Alert archive / Alaska / Blizzard Warnings in 2020
Blizzard Warning 2, NWS Anchorage, AK
NWS Anchorage, AK issued this blizzard warning at Jan 25, 2020, 3:45 PM AKST. It took effect at Jan 26, 2020, 3:00 AM AKST. It was in force for 5 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Jan 25, 2020, 3:45 PM AKST (00:45 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jan 26, 2020, 3:00 AM AKST
- Expired
- Jan 26, 2020, 8:26 AM AKST
- In force
- 5 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Anchorage, AK
The text
As transmitted.
424 WWAK41 PAFC 260045 WSWAER URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 345 PM AKST Sat Jan 25 2020 AKZ131-261345- /O.NEW.PAFC.BZ.W.0002.200126T1200Z-200126T1800Z/ Northeast Prince William Sound- Including the cities of Valdez and Thompson Pass 345 PM AKST Sat Jan 25 2020 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 AM AKST SUNDAY THROUGH THOMPSON PASS... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Reduced visibilities to one quarter mile or less. Northeast winds 40 mph gusting between 50 to 60 mph. * WHERE...Thompson Pass. * WHEN...From 3 AM to 9 AM AKST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel very hazardous. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you.If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/afc
2 follow-up statements
893 WWAK41 PAFC 261304 WSWAER URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 404 AM AKST Sun Jan 26 2020 AKZ131-261800- /O.CON.PAFC.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-200126T1800Z/ Northeast Prince William Sound- Including the cities of Valdez and Thompson Pass 404 AM AKST Sun Jan 26 2020 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM AKST THIS MORNING THROUGH THOMPSON PASS... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Reduced visibilities to one quarter mile or less. Northeast winds 40 mph gusting between 50 to 60 mph. * WHERE...Thompson Pass. * WHEN...Through 9 AM AKST this morning. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel very hazardous. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you.If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/afc
611 WWAK41 PAFC 261726 WSWAER URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 826 AM AKST Sun Jan 26 2020 AKZ131-261830- /O.CAN.PAFC.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-200126T1800Z/ Northeast Prince William Sound- Including the cities of Valdez and Thompson Pass 826 AM AKST Sun Jan 26 2020 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED THROUGH THOMPSON PASS... The threat of blizzard conditions has ended. $$ http://www.weather.gov/afc
The office that day
Everything else NWS Anchorage, AK issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 25, 3:43 PM AKST | Small Craft Advisory | AFC | 36 hr | |
| Jan 25, 3:43 PM AKST | Heavy Freezing Spray Warning | AFC | 12 hr | |
| Jan 25, 3:55 PM AKST | Heavy Freezing Spray Warning | AFC | 5 days | |
| Jan 26, 3:33 AM AKST | Gale Warning | AFC | 4 days | |
| Jan 26, 4:00 AM AKST | Small Craft Advisory | AFC | 24 hr | |
| Jan 26, 4:00 AM AKST | Heavy Freezing Spray Warning | AFC | 12 hr | |
| Jan 26, 4:03 AM AKST | Gale Warning | AFC | 7 days | |
| Jan 26, 4:03 AM AKST | Small Craft Advisory | AFC | 5 days | |
| Jan 26, 4:03 AM AKST | Heavy Freezing Spray Warning | AFC | 24 hr | |
| Jan 26, 6:36 AM AKST | Gale Warning | AFC | 4 days |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text.