Alert archive / Alaska / Blizzard Warnings in 2020
Blizzard Warning 9, NWS Anchorage, AK
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. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/afc
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424 WWAK42 PAFC 170025 WSWALU URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 325 PM AKST Sun Feb 16 2020 AKZ155-171500- /O.CON.PAFC.BZ.W.0009.200217T0300Z-200218T1500Z/ Kuskokwim Delta- Including the cities of Bethel, Hooper Bay, and Nunivak Island 325 PM AKST Sun Feb 16 2020 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST TUESDAY WEST OF BETHEL... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches. Winds gusting up to 45 mph. Visibility will fall to one quarter mile or less. * WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta west of Bethel. Expect the worst conditions along the Kuskokwim Delta coast. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 AM AKST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There will be 2 parts to this storm as a front moves over the Kuskokwim Delta Coast. Expect visibility to drop to one half mile or less in blowing snow conditions starting this evening. Part 2 will start early Monday morning with the next front approaching the coast. Expect visibility to drop to one quarter mile from Kipnuk to Hooper Bay at times. The strongest winds will diminish Monday afternoon, but expect snow and blowing snow to continue through the overnight hours. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel very hazardous. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/afc
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. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/afc
578 WWAK42 PAFC 171822 WSWALU URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 922 AM AKST Mon Feb 17 2020 AKZ161-171930- /O.CAN.PAFC.WW.Y.0016.200217T2100Z-200218T1400Z/ Bristol Bay- Including the cities of King Salmon, Dillingham, Naknek, and Pilot Point 922 AM AKST Mon Feb 17 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... The Winter Weather Advisory has been cancelled. $$ 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. && $$ AKZ195-180730- /O.CON.PAFC.WW.Y.0016.200218T0000Z-200218T1400Z/ Pribilof Islands- Including the city of Saint Paul 922 AM AKST Mon Feb 17 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 5 AM AKST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Blowing snow expected. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. Visibility of one half mile or less. Total snow accumulations of up to 2 inches. * WHERE...Pribilof Islands. * WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 5 AM AKST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Plan on slippery road conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...North to northwesterly winds will increase this afternoon, causing blowing snow conditions for the Pribilof Islands. Winds will weaken Tuesday morning as the associated low moves eastward. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/afc
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. $$ AKZ155-181500- /O.CON.PAFC.BZ.W.0009.000000T0000Z-200218T1500Z/ Kuskokwim Delta- Including the cities of Bethel, Hooper Bay, and Nunivak Island 248 PM AKST Mon Feb 17 2020 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST TUESDAY WEST OF BETHEL... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Winds will gust up to 40 mph. Visibility of one quarter mile or less. * WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta west of Bethel. Expect the worst conditions along the Kuskokwim Delta coast. * WHEN...Through 6 AM AKST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blizzard conditions will return tonight to the Kuskokwim Delta coast. Visibilities will again drop to one quarter mile or less in heavy and blowing snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel very hazardous. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/afc
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. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/afc
032 WWAK42 PAFC 181501 WSWALU URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 601 AM AKST Tue Feb 18 2020 AKZ155-181615- /O.EXP.PAFC.BZ.W.0009.000000T0000Z-200218T1500Z/ Kuskokwim Delta- Including the cities of Bethel, Hooper Bay, and Nunivak Island 601 AM AKST Tue Feb 18 2020 ...BLIZZARD WARNING HAS EXPIRED WEST OF BETHEL... Blizzard conditions have diminished across the region with strong winds weakening and visibility improving. Expect snow and and gusty winds throughout this afternoon. $$ 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 15, 3:24 PM AKST | Small Craft Advisory | AFC | 61 hr | |
| Feb 15, 3:40 PM AKST | Gale Warning | AFC | 60 hr | |
| Feb 15, 3:40 PM AKST | Hurricane Force Wind Warning | AFC | 12 hr | |
| Feb 15, 3:40 PM AKST | Small Craft Advisory | AFC | 48 hr | |
| Feb 15, 3:40 PM AKST | Storm Warning | AFC | 48 hr | |
| Feb 15, 3:44 PM AKST | High Wind Watch | AFC | 24 hr | |
| Feb 15, 3:44 PM AKST | Winter Storm Watch | AFC | 13 hr | |
| Feb 16, 1:06 AM AKST | Gale Warning | AFC | 14 hr | |
| Feb 16, 1:06 AM AKST | Small Craft Advisory | AFC | 27 hr | |
| Feb 16, 3:49 AM AKST | Gale Warning | AFC | 4 days | |
| Feb 16, 3:51 AM AKST | Gale Warning | AFC | 5 days | |
| Feb 16, 3:57 AM AKST | Brisk Wind Advisory | AFC | 11 hr | |
| Feb 16, 3:57 AM AKST | Gale Warning | AFC | 48 hr | |
| Feb 16, 3:57 AM AKST | Small Craft Advisory | AFC | 3 days | |
| Feb 16, 3:57 AM AKST | Heavy Freezing Spray Warning | AFC | 48 hr | |
| Feb 16, 4:02 AM AKST | Gale Warning | AFC | 35 hr | |
| Feb 16, 4:02 AM AKST | Storm Warning | AFC | 24 hr | |
| Feb 16, 4:02 AM AKST | Heavy Freezing Spray Warning | AFC | 6 days |
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