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Blizzard Warning 9, NWS Anchorage, AK

February 16, 2020

NWS Anchorage, AK issued this blizzard warning at Feb 16, 2020, 4:52 AM AKST. It took effect at Feb 16, 2020, 6:00 PM AKST. It was in force for 36 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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Issued
Feb 16, 2020, 4:52 AM AKST (13:52 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 16, 2020, 6:00 PM AKST
Expired
Feb 18, 2020, 6:00 AM AKST
In force
36 hr
Issued by
NWS Anchorage, AK

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303 
WWAK42 PAFC 161352
WSWALU

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
452 AM AKST Sun Feb 16 2020

AKZ155-170600-
/O.UPG.PAFC.WS.A.0004.200217T0300Z-200218T1500Z/
/O.NEW.PAFC.BZ.W.0009.200217T0300Z-200218T1500Z/
Kuskokwim Delta-
Including the cities of Bethel, Hooper Bay, and Nunivak Island
452 AM AKST Sun Feb 16 2020

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM AKST
TUESDAY WEST OF BETHEL...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of
  up to 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. Visibility will 
  fall to one quarter mile or less.

* WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta west of Bethel.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 AM AKST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There will be 2 parts to this storm as a
  front moves over the Kuskokwim Delta Coast. Expect visibility to
  drop to one half mile or less in blowing snow conditions
  starting this evening. Part 2 will start early Monday morning 
  with the next front approaching the coast. Expect visibility to 
  drop to one quarter mile from Kipnuk to Hooper Bay at times. The
  strongest winds will diminish Monday afternoon, but expect snow
  and blowing snow to continue through the overnight hours.


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. 

&&

$$

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6 follow-up statements
424 
WWAK42 PAFC 170025
WSWALU

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
325 PM AKST Sun Feb 16 2020

AKZ155-171500-
/O.CON.PAFC.BZ.W.0009.200217T0300Z-200218T1500Z/
Kuskokwim Delta-
Including the cities of Bethel, Hooper Bay, and Nunivak Island
325 PM AKST Sun Feb 16 2020

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST TUESDAY
WEST OF BETHEL...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of
  4 to 6 inches. Winds gusting up to 45 mph. Visibility will fall
  to one quarter mile or less.

* WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta west of Bethel. Expect the worst
  conditions along the Kuskokwim Delta coast. 

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 AM AKST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce 
  visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There will be 2 parts to this storm as a 
  front moves over the Kuskokwim Delta Coast. Expect visibility 
  to drop to one half mile or less in blowing snow conditions 
  starting this evening. Part 2 will start early Monday morning 
  with the next front approaching the coast. Expect visibility 
  to drop to one quarter mile from Kipnuk to Hooper Bay at 
  times. The strongest winds will diminish Monday afternoon, but 
  expect snow and blowing snow to continue through the overnight 
  hours.  

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.

&&

$$

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496 
WWAK42 PAFC 171350
WSWALU

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
450 AM AKST Mon Feb 17 2020

AKZ155-180500-
/O.CON.PAFC.BZ.W.0009.000000T0000Z-200218T1500Z/
Kuskokwim Delta-
Including the cities of Bethel, Hooper Bay, and Nunivak Island
450 AM AKST Mon Feb 17 2020

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST TUESDAY
WEST OF BETHEL...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions occurring. Additional snow
  accumulations of 2 to 5 inches. Winds gusting up to 45 mph.
  Visibility of one quarter mile or less.

* WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta west of Bethel. Expect the worst 
  conditions along the Kuskokwim Delta coast.

* WHEN...Through 6 AM AKST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce 
  visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blizzard conditions will continue for the
  Kuskokwim Delta coast this morning. Visibilities are one 
  quarter mile from Kipnuk to Hooper Bay at times in heavy and 
  blowing snow. The strongest winds will diminish this afternoon, 
  but expect snow and blowing snow to continue through the 
  overnight hours.

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. 

&&

$$

AKZ161-180500-
/O.NEW.PAFC.WW.Y.0016.200217T2100Z-200218T1400Z/
Bristol Bay-
Including the cities of King Salmon, Dillingham, Naknek, 
and Pilot Point
450 AM AKST Mon Feb 17 2020

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 5 AM AKST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations
  of 2 to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...Bristol Bay.

* WHEN...From noon today to 5 AM AKST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow and blowing snow are expected across
  Bristol Bay starting this afternoon as a front moves across the
  area. Strongest winds are expected along the coast. Winds will
  also increase through Kamishak Gap this afternoon through late
  this evening, causing conditions to worsen near Iliamna in 
  blowing snow. A band of snow setting up over Bristol Bay will 
  keep snow falling overnight into Tuesday morning when winds 
  begin to weaken.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

&&

$$

AKZ195-180500-
/O.NEW.PAFC.WW.Y.0016.200218T0000Z-200218T1400Z/
Pribilof Islands-
Including the city of Saint Paul
450 AM AKST Mon Feb 17 2020

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
5 AM AKST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations
  of up to 2 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. Visibility
  of one half mile or less.

* WHERE...Pribilof Islands.

* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 5 AM AKST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...North to northwesterly winds will increase
  this afternoon, causing blowing snow conditions for the Pribilof
  Islands. Winds will weaken Tuesday morning as the associated low
  moves eastward.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

&&

$$

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578 
WWAK42 PAFC 171822
WSWALU

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
922 AM AKST Mon Feb 17 2020

AKZ161-171930-
/O.CAN.PAFC.WW.Y.0016.200217T2100Z-200218T1400Z/
Bristol Bay-
Including the cities of King Salmon, Dillingham, Naknek, 
and Pilot Point
922 AM AKST Mon Feb 17 2020

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The Winter Weather Advisory has been cancelled.

$$

AKZ155-180730-
/O.CON.PAFC.BZ.W.0009.000000T0000Z-200218T1500Z/
Kuskokwim Delta-
Including the cities of Bethel, Hooper Bay, and Nunivak Island
922 AM AKST Mon Feb 17 2020

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST TUESDAY
WEST OF BETHEL...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions occurring. Additional snow 
  accumulations of 2 to 5 inches. Winds gusting up to 45 mph. 
  Visibility of one quarter mile or less.

* WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta west of Bethel. Expect the worst 
  conditions along the Kuskokwim Delta coast.

* WHEN...Through 6 AM AKST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce 
  visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blizzard conditions will continue for the 
  Kuskokwim Delta coast this morning. Visibilities are one 
  quarter mile from Kipnuk to Hooper Bay at times in heavy and 
  blowing snow. The strongest winds will diminish this 
  afternoon, but expect snow and blowing snow to continue 
  through the overnight hours.

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.

&&

$$

AKZ195-180730-
/O.CON.PAFC.WW.Y.0016.200218T0000Z-200218T1400Z/
Pribilof Islands-
Including the city of Saint Paul
922 AM AKST Mon Feb 17 2020

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 5 AM AKST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Blowing snow expected. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.
  Visibility of one half mile or less. Total snow accumulations of
  up to 2 inches.

* WHERE...Pribilof Islands.

* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 5 AM AKST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce
  visibility. Plan on slippery road conditions. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...North to northwesterly winds will 
  increase this afternoon, causing blowing snow conditions for 
  the Pribilof Islands. Winds will weaken Tuesday morning as the 
  associated low moves eastward.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

&&

$$

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565 
WWAK42 PAFC 172348
WSWALU

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
248 PM AKST Mon Feb 17 2020

AKZ195-180100-
/O.CAN.PAFC.WW.Y.0016.200218T0000Z-200218T1400Z/
Pribilof Islands-
Including the city of Saint Paul
248 PM AKST Mon Feb 17 2020

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Visibility will likely drop in periodic snow showers, but blowing
snow is not expected for an extended period of time. 

$$

AKZ155-181500-
/O.CON.PAFC.BZ.W.0009.000000T0000Z-200218T1500Z/
Kuskokwim Delta-
Including the cities of Bethel, Hooper Bay, and Nunivak Island
248 PM AKST Mon Feb 17 2020

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST TUESDAY
WEST OF BETHEL...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Winds will gust up to 40 
  mph. Visibility of one quarter mile or less.

* WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta west of Bethel. Expect the worst 
  conditions along the Kuskokwim Delta coast.

* WHEN...Through 6 AM AKST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce 
  visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blizzard conditions will return tonight to
  the Kuskokwim Delta coast. Visibilities will again drop to one
  quarter mile or less in heavy and blowing snow.

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.

&&

$$

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709 
WWAK42 PAFC 181324
WSWALU

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
424 AM AKST Tue Feb 18 2020

AKZ155-181500-
/O.CON.PAFC.BZ.W.0009.000000T0000Z-200218T1500Z/
Kuskokwim Delta-
Including the cities of Bethel, Hooper Bay, and Nunivak Island
424 AM AKST Tue Feb 18 2020

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST EARLY THIS
MORNING WEST OF BETHEL...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions occurring. Winds gusting up to 35 
  mph. Visibility of one quarter mile or less.

* WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta west of Bethel. Expect the worst 
  conditions along the Kuskokwim Delta coast.

* WHEN...Through 6 AM AKST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce 
  visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blizzard conditions continue through the
  early morning hours. 

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. 

&&

$$

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032 
WWAK42 PAFC 181501
WSWALU

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
601 AM AKST Tue Feb 18 2020

AKZ155-181615-
/O.EXP.PAFC.BZ.W.0009.000000T0000Z-200218T1500Z/
Kuskokwim Delta-
Including the cities of Bethel, Hooper Bay, and Nunivak Island
601 AM AKST Tue Feb 18 2020

...BLIZZARD WARNING HAS EXPIRED WEST OF BETHEL...

Blizzard conditions have diminished across the region with strong
winds weakening and visibility improving. Expect snow and and 
gusty winds throughout this afternoon.


$$

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The office that day

Everything else NWS Anchorage, AK issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 15, 3:24 PM AKSTSmall Craft AdvisoryAFC61 hr
Feb 15, 3:40 PM AKSTGale WarningAFC60 hr
Feb 15, 3:40 PM AKSTHurricane Force Wind WarningAFC12 hr
Feb 15, 3:40 PM AKSTSmall Craft AdvisoryAFC48 hr
Feb 15, 3:40 PM AKSTStorm WarningAFC48 hr
Feb 15, 3:44 PM AKSTHigh Wind WatchAFC24 hr
Feb 15, 3:44 PM AKSTWinter Storm WatchAFC13 hr
Feb 16, 1:06 AM AKSTGale WarningAFC14 hr
Feb 16, 1:06 AM AKSTSmall Craft AdvisoryAFC27 hr
Feb 16, 3:49 AM AKSTGale WarningAFC4 days
Feb 16, 3:51 AM AKSTGale WarningAFC5 days
Feb 16, 3:57 AM AKSTBrisk Wind AdvisoryAFC11 hr
Feb 16, 3:57 AM AKSTGale WarningAFC48 hr
Feb 16, 3:57 AM AKSTSmall Craft AdvisoryAFC3 days
Feb 16, 3:57 AM AKSTHeavy Freezing Spray WarningAFC48 hr
Feb 16, 4:02 AM AKSTGale WarningAFC35 hr
Feb 16, 4:02 AM AKSTStorm WarningAFC24 hr
Feb 16, 4:02 AM AKSTHeavy Freezing Spray WarningAFC6 days

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Sources

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