Alert archive / Alaska / Blizzard Warnings in 2020
Blizzard Warning 21, NWS Anchorage, AK
NWS Anchorage, AK issued this blizzard warning at Dec 25, 2020, 3:27 PM AKST. It took effect at Dec 26, 2020, 5:00 AM AKST. It was in force for 8 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
- Dec 25, 2020, 3:27 PM AKST (00:27 UTC)
- In effect from
- Dec 26, 2020, 5:00 AM AKST
- Expired
- Dec 26, 2020, 12:59 PM AKST
- In force
- 8 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Anchorage, AK
The text
As transmitted.
260 WWAK41 PAFC 260027 WSWAER URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 327 PM AKST Fri Dec 25 2020 AKZ131-261330- /O.UPG.PAFC.WS.A.0014.201226T1500Z-201226T2300Z/ /O.NEW.PAFC.BZ.W.0021.201226T1400Z-201226T2200Z/ Northeast Prince William Sound- Including the cities of Valdez and Thompson Pass 327 PM AKST Fri Dec 25 2020 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 1 PM AKST SATURDAY FOR THOMPSON PASS... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. Northeast winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Thompson Pass. * WHEN...From 5 AM to 1 PM AKST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow will reduce visibility to one quarter mile or less at times. 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. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/afc
2 follow-up statements
914 WWAK41 PAFC 261253 WSWAER URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 353 AM AKST Sat Dec 26 2020 AKZ131-262200- /O.CON.PAFC.BZ.W.0021.201226T1400Z-201226T2200Z/ Northeast Prince William Sound- Including the cities of Valdez and Thompson Pass 353 AM AKST Sat Dec 26 2020 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM AKST THIS AFTERNOON FOR THOMPSON PASS... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. Northeast winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Thompson Pass. * WHEN...From 5 AM to 1 PM AKST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow will reduce visibility to one quarter mile or less at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel very hazardous. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you.If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/afc
386 WWAK41 PAFC 262159 WSWAER URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 1259 PM AKST Sat Dec 26 2020 AKZ131-262300- /O.CAN.PAFC.BZ.W.0021.000000T0000Z-201226T2200Z/ Northeast Prince William Sound- Including the cities of Valdez and Thompson Pass 1259 PM AKST Sat Dec 26 2020 ...BLIZZARD WARNING FOR THOMPSON PASS WIlL EXPIRE AT 1 PM AKST... Winds have shifted to southeast and temperatures have warmed considerably. While there may still be pockets of reduced visibility in heavy snow, the threat for long duration blizzard conditions no longer exists. $$ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 25, 3:12 PM AKST | Small Craft Advisory | AFC | 24 hr | |
| Dec 25, 3:42 PM AKST | Gale Warning | AFC | 60 hr | |
| Dec 25, 3:42 PM AKST | Storm Warning | AFC | 48 hr | |
| Dec 25, 3:42 PM AKST | Heavy Freezing Spray Warning | AFC | 12 hr | |
| Dec 25, 3:47 PM AKST | Winter Storm Watch | AFC | 3 hr | |
| Dec 25, 3:47 PM AKST | Winter Storm Watch | AFC | 3 hr | |
| Dec 25, 6:40 PM AKST | Blizzard Warning | AFC | 41 hr | |
| Dec 25, 6:40 PM AKST | Winter Storm Warning | AFC | 30 hr | |
| Dec 25, 9:14 PM AKST | Hurricane Force Wind Warning | AFC | 19 hr | |
| Dec 25, 9:35 PM AKST | Gale Warning | AFC | 18 hr | |
| Dec 26, 3:43 AM AKST | Gale Warning | AFC | 48 hr | |
| Dec 26, 3:43 AM AKST | Small Craft Advisory | AFC | 48 hr | |
| Dec 26, 3:44 AM AKST | Gale Warning | AFC | 48 hr | |
| Dec 26, 3:51 AM AKST | Storm Warning | AFC | 23 hr | |
| Dec 26, 3:54 AM AKST | Gale Warning | AFC | 72 hr | |
| Dec 26, 3:54 AM AKST | Storm Warning | AFC | 36 hr |
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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.