Alert archive / Alaska / Blizzard Warnings in 2020
Blizzard Warning 7, NWS Anchorage, AK
NWS Anchorage, AK issued this blizzard warning at Feb 8, 2020, 12:47 PM AKST. It was in force for 15 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
- Feb 8, 2020, 12:47 PM AKST (21:47 UTC)
- Expired
- Feb 9, 2020, 3:26 AM AKST
- In force
- 15 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Anchorage, AK
The text
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199 WWAK41 PAFC 082147 WSWAER URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 1247 PM AKST Sat Feb 8 2020 AKZ131-091100- /O.NEW.PAFC.BZ.W.0007.200208T2147Z-200209T1500Z/ Northeast Prince William Sound- Including the cities of Valdez and Thompson Pass 1247 PM AKST Sat Feb 8 2020 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST SUNDAY FOR THOMPSON PASS... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions occurring. Expect snow and blowing snow to reduce visibility to near zero at times. Winds gusting up to 50 mph. Additional snow accumulations of up to 16 inches expected. * WHERE...Through Thompson Pass. * WHEN...Until 6 AM AKST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Falling snow and areas of blowing snow may reduce visibility to near zero at times. Travel may be extremely difficult. 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. && $$ AKZ145-091100- /O.CON.PAFC.WW.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-200209T1400Z/ Susitna Valley- Including the cities of Talkeetna, Willow, and Cantwell 1247 PM AKST Sat Feb 8 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM AKST SUNDAY NORTH OF TALKEETNA... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations 10 to 20 inches inches. Gusty winds to 25 mph will reduce visibilities to one half mile at times from Broad Pass north tonight. * WHERE...North of Talkeetna. * WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 5 AM AKST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/afc
3 follow-up statements
598 WWAK41 PAFC 090029 WSWAER URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 329 PM AKST Sat Feb 8 2020 AKZ131-091500- /O.CON.PAFC.BZ.W.0007.000000T0000Z-200209T1500Z/ Northeast Prince William Sound- Including the cities of Valdez and Thompson Pass 329 PM AKST Sat Feb 8 2020 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST SUNDAY THROUGH THOMPSON PASS... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations of up to 12 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Thompson Pass. * WHEN...Until 6 AM AKST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. 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. && $$ AKZ145-091530- /O.EXT.PAFC.WW.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-200210T0600Z/ Susitna Valley- Including the cities of Talkeetna, Willow, and Cantwell 329 PM AKST Sat Feb 8 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM AKST SUNDAY NORTH OF TALKEETNA... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 25 mph reducing visibilities to one half mile at times. * WHERE...North of Talkeetna, including Broad Pass. * WHEN...Until 9 PM AKST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/afc
205 WWAK41 PAFC 090553 WSWAER URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 853 PM AKST Sat Feb 8 2020 AKZ131-091500- /O.CON.PAFC.BZ.W.0007.000000T0000Z-200209T1500Z/ Northeast Prince William Sound- Including the cities of Valdez and Thompson Pass 853 PM AKST Sat Feb 8 2020 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST SUNDAY THROUGH THOMPSON PASS... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations of up to 12 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Thompson Pass. * WHEN...Until 6 AM AKST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. 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. && $$ AKZ145-091900- /O.EXT.PAFC.WW.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-200209T2100Z/ Susitna Valley- Including the cities of Talkeetna, Willow, and Cantwell 853 PM AKST Sat Feb 8 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST SUNDAY NORTH OF TALKEETNA... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 25 mph reducing visibilities to one half mile at times. * WHERE...North of Talkeetna, including Broad Pass. * WHEN...Until noon AKST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/afc
690 WWAK41 PAFC 091226 WSWAER URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 326 AM AKST Sun Feb 9 2020 AKZ131-091330- /O.CAN.PAFC.BZ.W.0007.000000T0000Z-200209T1500Z/ Northeast Prince William Sound- Including the cities of Valdez and Thompson Pass 326 AM AKST Sun Feb 9 2020 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED THROUGH THOMPSON PASS... The Blizzard Warning for Thompson Pass has been cancelled. $$ AKZ145-092100- /O.CON.PAFC.WW.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-200209T2100Z/ Susitna Valley- Including the cities of Talkeetna, Willow, and Cantwell 326 AM AKST Sun Feb 9 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST TODAY NORTH OF TALKEETNA... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 25 mph reducing visibilities to one half mile at times. * WHERE...North of Talkeetna, including Broad Pass. * WHEN...Until noon AKST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov. && $$ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 7, 3:24 PM AKST | Storm Warning | AFC | 24 hr | |
| Feb 7, 3:34 PM AKST | Gale Warning | AFC | 24 hr | |
| Feb 7, 3:34 PM AKST | Small Craft Advisory | AFC | 54 hr | |
| Feb 7, 6:08 PM AKST | High Surf Advisory | AFC | 24 hr | |
| Feb 8, 12:51 AM AKST | High Wind Warning | AFC | 10 hr | |
| Feb 8, 3:04 AM AKST | Small Craft Advisory | AFC | 12 hr | |
| Feb 8, 3:04 AM AKST | Storm Warning | AFC | 12 hr | |
| Feb 8, 3:47 AM AKST | Gale Warning | AFC | 11 hr | |
| Feb 8, 3:47 AM AKST | Hurricane Force Wind Warning | AFC | 11 hr | |
| Feb 8, 3:47 AM AKST | Small Craft Advisory | AFC | 24 hr | |
| Feb 8, 3:47 AM AKST | Storm Warning | AFC | 48 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.