Alert archive / Alaska / Blizzard Warnings in 2020
Blizzard Warning 8, NWS Anchorage, AK
NWS Anchorage, AK issued this blizzard warning at Feb 12, 2020, 7:39 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
- Feb 12, 2020, 7:39 AM AKST (16:39 UTC)
- Expired
- Feb 12, 2020, 4:00 PM AKST
- In force
- 8 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Anchorage, AK
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856 WWAK41 PAFC 121639 WSWAER URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 739 AM AKST Wed Feb 12 2020 AKZ131-130100- /O.NEW.PAFC.BZ.W.0008.200212T1639Z-200213T0100Z/ Northeast Prince William Sound- Including the cities of Valdez and Thompson Pass 739 AM AKST Wed Feb 12 2020 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM AKST THIS AFTERNOON FOR THOMPSON PASS AND KEYSTONE CANYON... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Thompson Pass through Keystone Canyon. * WHEN...Until 4 PM AKST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall combined with strong winds and blowing snow will produce white-out conditions. Driving will be very 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. && $$ AKZ121-122100- /O.CON.PAFC.WW.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-200212T2100Z/ Western Kenai Peninsula- Including the cities of Kenai, Soldotna, Homer, and Cooper Landing 739 AM AKST Wed Feb 12 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST TODAY... * WHAT..Blowing snow expected. Visibilities less than one half mile in blowing snow at times. Winds gusting to 30 mph. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. * WHERE...Western Kenai Peninsula from Soldotna west. This includes the Sterling Highway from Soldotna to Homer. * WHEN...Until noon AKST today. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov. && $$ AKZ125-121800- /O.CON.PAFC.WW.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-200212T1800Z/ Western Prince William Sound- Including the cities of Whittier, Seward, Girdwood, and Moose Pass 739 AM AKST Wed Feb 12 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM AKST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Blowing snow expected. Visibilities reduced to one half mile or less at times. Total Snow accumulations of 4 to 10 inches. Winds gusting 20 to 40 mph. * WHERE...Turnagain Pass, Eastern Turnagain Arm, and Portage Valley. * WHEN...Until 9 AM AKST this morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov. && $$ AKZ141-130100- /O.CON.PAFC.WW.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-200213T0100Z/ Copper River Basin- Including the cities of Glennallen, Eureka, McCarthy, Paxson, and Slana 739 AM AKST Wed Feb 12 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM AKST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches. * WHERE...Copper River Basin. * WHEN...Until 4 PM AKST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/afc
3 follow-up statements
744 WWAK41 PAFC 121804 WSWAER URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 904 AM AKST Wed Feb 12 2020 AKZ125-121915- /O.EXP.PAFC.WW.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-200212T1800Z/ Western Prince William Sound- Including the cities of Whittier, Seward, Girdwood, and Moose Pass 904 AM AKST Wed Feb 12 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... $$ AKZ131-130100- /O.CON.PAFC.BZ.W.0008.000000T0000Z-200213T0100Z/ Northeast Prince William Sound- Including the cities of Valdez and Thompson Pass 904 AM AKST Wed Feb 12 2020 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM AKST THIS AFTERNOON FOR THOMPSON PASS THROUGH KEYSTONE CANYON... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Thompson Pass through Keystone Canyon. * WHEN...Until 4 PM AKST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall combined with strong winds and blowing snow will produce white-out conditions. Driving will be very difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel very hazardous. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you.If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov. && $$ AKZ121-122100- /O.CON.PAFC.WW.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-200212T2100Z/ Western Kenai Peninsula- Including the cities of Kenai, Soldotna, Homer, and Cooper Landing 904 AM AKST Wed Feb 12 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST TODAY... * WHAT..Blowing snow expected. Visibilities less than one half mile in blowing snow at times. Winds gusting to 30 mph. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. * WHERE...Western Kenai Peninsula from Soldotna west. This includes the Sterling Highway from Soldotna to Homer. * WHEN...Until noon AKST today. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov. && $$ AKZ141-130100- /O.CON.PAFC.WW.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-200213T0100Z/ Copper River Basin- Including the cities of Glennallen, Eureka, McCarthy, Paxson, and Slana 904 AM AKST Wed Feb 12 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM AKST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches. * WHERE...Copper River Basin. * WHEN...Until 4 PM AKST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/afc
422 WWAK41 PAFC 122112 WSWAER URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 1212 PM AKST Wed Feb 12 2020 AKZ121-122215- /O.EXP.PAFC.WW.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-200212T2100Z/ Western Kenai Peninsula- Including the cities of Kenai, Soldotna, Homer, and Cooper Landing 1212 PM AKST Wed Feb 12 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... Snow and winds have both diminished across the western Kenai Peninsula. This has led to improving visibilities along area roads. Areas of light snow will linger through the afternoon with little additional accumulation. Winds will continue to diminish. $$ AKZ131-130100- /O.CON.PAFC.BZ.W.0008.000000T0000Z-200213T0100Z/ Northeast Prince William Sound- Including the cities of Valdez and Thompson Pass 1212 PM AKST Wed Feb 12 2020 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM AKST THIS AFTERNOON FROM THOMPSON PASS THROUGH KEYSTONE CANYON... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Visibility as low as one quarter mile at times. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Thompson Pass through Keystone Canyon. * WHEN...Until 4 PM AKST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall combined with strong winds and blowing snow will produce white-out conditions. Driving will be very difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel very hazardous. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you.If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov. && $$ AKZ141-130100- /O.CON.PAFC.WW.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-200213T0100Z/ Copper River Basin- Including the cities of Glennallen, Eureka, McCarthy, Paxson, and Slana 1212 PM AKST Wed Feb 12 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM AKST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches. * WHERE...Copper River Basin. * WHEN...Until 4 PM AKST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/afc
265 WWAK41 PAFC 130102 WSWAER URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 402 PM AKST Wed Feb 12 2020 AKZ131-130215- /O.EXP.PAFC.BZ.W.0008.000000T0000Z-200213T0100Z/ Northeast Prince William Sound- Including the cities of Valdez and Thompson Pass 402 PM AKST Wed Feb 12 2020 ...BLIZZARD WARNING HAS EXPIRED THROUGH KEYSTONE CANYON... $$ AKZ141-130215- /O.EXP.PAFC.WW.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-200213T0100Z/ Copper River Basin- Including the cities of Glennallen, Eureka, McCarthy, Paxson, and Slana 402 PM AKST Wed Feb 12 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... $$ 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 11, 3:45 PM AKST | Small Craft Advisory | AFC | 35 hr | |
| Feb 11, 3:45 PM AKST | Heavy Freezing Spray Warning | AFC | 12 hr | |
| Feb 11, 3:56 PM AKST | Gale Warning | AFC | 7 days | |
| Feb 11, 3:56 PM AKST | Storm Warning | AFC | 48 hr | |
| Feb 11, 3:57 PM AKST | Storm Warning | AFC | 23 hr | |
| Feb 11, 4:47 PM AKST | Heavy Freezing Spray Warning | AFC | 11 hr | |
| Feb 12, 3:17 AM AKST | Small Craft Advisory | AFC | 36 hr | |
| Feb 12, 3:17 AM AKST | Storm Warning | AFC | 12 hr | |
| Feb 12, 3:47 AM AKST | Heavy Freezing Spray Warning | AFC | 36 hr | |
| Feb 12, 3:56 AM AKST | Gale Warning | AFC | 36 hr | |
| Feb 12, 3:56 AM AKST | Small Craft Advisory | AFC | 24 hr | |
| Feb 12, 3:56 AM AKST | Storm Warning | AFC | 24 hr | |
| Feb 12, 3:56 AM AKST | Heavy Freezing Spray Warning | AFC | 24 hr | |
| Feb 12, 5:00 AM AKST | Wind Chill Advisory | AFC | 29 hr | |
| Feb 12, 2:54 PM AKST | Gale Warning | AFC | 24 hr | |
| Feb 12, 2:54 PM AKST | Small Craft Advisory | AFC | 61 hr | |
| Feb 12, 2:54 PM AKST | Heavy Freezing Spray Warning | AFC | 37 hr |
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