Alert archive / Alaska / Blizzard Warnings in 2020
Blizzard Warning 5, NWS Anchorage, AK
NWS Anchorage, AK issued this blizzard warning at Jan 29, 2020, 4:27 AM AKST. It took effect at Jan 29, 2020, 3:00 PM AKST. It was in force for 13 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
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- Issued
- Jan 29, 2020, 4:27 AM AKST (13:27 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jan 29, 2020, 3:00 PM AKST
- Expired
- Jan 30, 2020, 4:00 AM AKST
- In force
- 13 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Anchorage, AK
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523 WWAK41 PAFC 291327 WSWAER URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 427 AM AKST Wed Jan 29 2020 AKZ125-300230- /O.UPG.PAFC.WS.A.0003.200130T0000Z-200130T1500Z/ /O.NEW.PAFC.BZ.W.0005.200130T0000Z-200130T1300Z/ Western Prince William Sound- Including the cities of Whittier, Seward, Girdwood, and Moose Pass 427 AM AKST Wed Jan 29 2020 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 AM AKST THURSDAY FOR WHITTIER TO EASTERN TURNAGAIN ARM AND TURNAGAIN PASS... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Winds gusting as high as 45 to 60 mph. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 10 inches with locally higher amounts. * WHERE...Whittier, Portage Valley, Eastern Turnagain Arm, and Turnagain Pass. * WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 4 AM AKST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. Blowing snow will reduce visibilities to one quarter mile or less at times. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will fall all day. Strong and gusty winds will rapidly develop in mid afternoon. While the worst conditions will be the eastern Turnagain Arm area, low visibilities in snow and blowing snow will affect the entire Seward Highway corridor from eastern Turnagain Arm to Seward. 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. && $$ AKZ171-292100- /O.EXT.PAFC.BZ.W.0004.000000T0000Z-200129T2100Z/ Kodiak Island- Including the city of Kodiak City 427 AM AKST Wed Jan 29 2020 ...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST TODAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Kodiak Island. * WHEN...Until noon AKST today. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. Blowing snow will reduce visibilities to one quarter mile or less at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel very hazardous. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov. && $$ AKZ131-292100- /O.CON.PAFC.BZ.W.0004.000000T0000Z-200129T2100Z/ Northeast Prince William Sound- Including the cities of Valdez and Thompson Pass 427 AM AKST Wed Jan 29 2020 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST TODAY THROUGH THOMPSON PASS... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. * WHERE...Thompson Pass. * WHEN...Until noon AKST today. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. Blowing snow will reduce visibilities to one quarter mile or less at times. The cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 20 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. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/afc
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343 WWAK41 PAFC 291931 WSWAER URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 1031 AM AKST Wed Jan 29 2020 AKZ131-300100- /O.EXT.PAFC.BZ.W.0004.000000T0000Z-200130T0100Z/ Northeast Prince William Sound- Including the cities of Valdez and Thompson Pass 1031 AM AKST Wed Jan 29 2020 ...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM AKST THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH THOMPSON PASS... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. * WHERE...Thompson Pass. * WHEN...Until 4 PM AKST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. Blowing snow will reduce visibilities to one quarter mile or less at times. The cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 20 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel very hazardous. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov. && $$ AKZ125-300845- /O.CON.PAFC.BZ.W.0005.200130T0000Z-200130T1300Z/ Western Prince William Sound- Including the cities of Whittier, Seward, Girdwood, and Moose Pass 1031 AM AKST Wed Jan 29 2020 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 AM AKST THURSDAY FOR WHITTIER TO EASTERN TURNAGAIN ARM AND TURNAGAIN PASS...... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Winds gusting as high as 45 to 60 mph. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 10 inches with locally higher amounts. * WHERE...Whittier, Portage Valley, Eastern Turnagain Arm, and Turnagain Pass. * WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 4 AM AKST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. Blowing snow will reduce visibilities to one quarter mile or less at times. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will fall all day. Strong and gusty winds will rapidly develop in mid afternoon. While the worst conditions will be the eastern Turnagain Arm area, low visibilities in snow and blowing snow will affect the entire Seward Highway corridor from eastern Turnagain Arm to Seward. 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. && $$ AKZ171-292100- /O.CON.PAFC.BZ.W.0004.000000T0000Z-200129T2100Z/ Kodiak Island- Including the city of Kodiak City 1031 AM AKST Wed Jan 29 2020 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST TODAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Kodiak Island. * WHEN...Until noon AKST today. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. Blowing snow will reduce visibilities to one quarter mile or less at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel very hazardous. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/afc
885 WWAK41 PAFC 292106 WSWAER URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 1206 PM AKST Wed Jan 29 2020 AKZ171-292215- /O.EXP.PAFC.BZ.W.0004.000000T0000Z-200129T2100Z/ Kodiak Island- Including the city of Kodiak City 1206 PM AKST Wed Jan 29 2020 ...BLIZZARD WARNING HAS EXPIRED... Heavy snow and widespread strong winds have ended across Kodiak Island. There will continue to be locally gusty winds and areas of blowing or drifting snow in spots over the next couple of days. $$ AKZ125-301015- /O.CON.PAFC.BZ.W.0005.200130T0000Z-200130T1300Z/ Western Prince William Sound- Including the cities of Whittier, Seward, Girdwood, and Moose Pass 1206 PM AKST Wed Jan 29 2020 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM AKST THURSDAY FOR WHITTIER TO EASTERN TURNAGAIN ARM AND TURNAGAIN PASS... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Winds gusting as high as 45 to 60 mph. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 10 inches with locally higher amounts. * WHERE...Whittier, Portage Valley, Eastern Turnagain Arm, and Turnagain Pass. * WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 4 AM AKST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. Blowing snow will reduce visibilities to one quarter mile or less at times. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will fall all day. Strong and gusty winds will rapidly develop in mid afternoon. While the worst conditions will be the eastern Turnagain Arm area, low visibilities in snow and blowing snow will affect the entire Seward Highway corridor from eastern Turnagain Arm to Seward. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel very hazardous. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you.If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov. && $$ AKZ131-300100- /O.CON.PAFC.BZ.W.0004.000000T0000Z-200130T0100Z/ Northeast Prince William Sound- Including the cities of Valdez and Thompson Pass 1206 PM AKST Wed Jan 29 2020 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM AKST THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH THOMPSON PASS... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. * WHERE...Thompson Pass. * WHEN...Until 4 PM AKST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. Blowing snow will reduce visibilities to one quarter mile or less at times. The cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 20 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. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/afc
854 WWAK41 PAFC 300055 WSWAER URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 355 PM AKST Wed Jan 29 2020 AKZ131-300200- /O.EXP.PAFC.BZ.W.0004.000000T0000Z-200130T0100Z/ Northeast Prince William Sound- Including the cities of Valdez and Thompson Pass 355 PM AKST Wed Jan 29 2020 ...BLIZZARD WARNING HAS EXPIRED FOR THOMPSON PASS... Heavy snow and widespread strong winds have ended through Thompson Pass. There will continue to be locally gusty winds and areas of blowing or drifting snow in spots over the next couple of days. $$ AKZ125-301300- /O.CON.PAFC.BZ.W.0005.000000T0000Z-200130T1300Z/ Western Prince William Sound- Including the cities of Whittier, Seward, Girdwood, and Moose Pass 355 PM AKST Wed Jan 29 2020 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM AKST THURSDAY FOR WHITTIER TO EASTERN TURNAGAIN ARM AND TURNAGAIN PASS... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Winds gusting as high as 45 to 60 mph. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 10 inches with locally higher amounts. * WHERE...Whittier, Portage Valley, Eastern Turnagain Arm, and Turnagain Pass. * WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 4 AM AKST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. Blowing snow will reduce visibilities to one quarter mile or less at times. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong and gusty winds will rapidly develop late this afternoon. While the worst conditions will be the eastern Turnagain Arm area, low visibilities in snow and blowing snow will affect the entire Seward Highway corridor from eastern Turnagain Arm to Seward. 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. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/afc
586 WWAK41 PAFC 301301 WSWAER URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 401 AM AKST Thu Jan 30 2020 AKZ125-301415- /O.EXP.PAFC.BZ.W.0005.000000T0000Z-200130T1300Z/ Western Prince William Sound- Including the cities of Whittier, Seward, Girdwood, and Moose Pass 401 AM AKST Thu Jan 30 2020 ...BLIZZARD WARNING HAS EXPIRED... Conditions have improved across the eastern Kenai Peninsula this morning. Expect winds to weaken and light snow showers to continue through the afternoon. $$ 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 28, 3:49 PM AKST | Small Craft Advisory | AFC | 36 hr | |
| Jan 28, 4:10 PM AKST | Winter Storm Watch | AFC | 12 hr | |
| Jan 28, 11:21 PM AKST | Gale Warning | AFC | 17 hr | |
| Jan 29, 3:11 AM AKST | Small Craft Advisory | AFC | 60 hr | |
| Jan 29, 3:11 AM AKST | Heavy Freezing Spray Warning | AFC | 13 hr | |
| Jan 29, 3:56 AM AKST | Gale Warning | AFC | 5 days | |
| Jan 29, 3:56 AM AKST | Small Craft Advisory | AFC | 12 hr | |
| Jan 29, 3:56 AM AKST | Heavy Freezing Spray Warning | AFC | 12 hr |
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The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text.