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Wind Chill Advisory 9, NWS Anchorage, AK
NWS Anchorage, AK issued this wind chill advisory at Feb 5, 2020, 2:57 PM AKST. It took effect at Feb 6, 2020, 7:00 PM AKST. It was in force for 31 hr.
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- Issued
- Feb 5, 2020, 2:57 PM AKST (23:57 UTC)
- In effect from
- Feb 6, 2020, 7:00 PM AKST
- Expired
- Feb 8, 2020, 1:43 AM AKST
- In force
- 31 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Anchorage, AK
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340 WWAK42 PAFC 052357 WSWALU URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 257 PM AKST Wed Feb 5 2020 AKZ155-061300- /O.NEW.PAFC.WC.Y.0009.200207T0400Z-200208T1200Z/ Kuskokwim Delta- Including the cities of Bethel, Hooper Bay, and Nunivak Island 257 PM AKST Wed Feb 5 2020 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THURSDAY TO 3 AM AKST SATURDAY FOR THE KUSKOKWIM DELTA COAST... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 45 below zero. * WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta Coast from Hooper Bay to Kipnuk, including Nunivak Island. * WHEN...From 7 PM Thursday to 3 AM AKST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/afc
9 follow-up statements
337 WWAK42 PAFC 061313 WSWALU URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 413 AM AKST Thu Feb 6 2020 AKZ155-070200- /O.CON.PAFC.WC.Y.0009.200207T0400Z-200208T1200Z/ Kuskokwim Delta- Including the cities of Bethel, Hooper Bay, and Nunivak Island 413 AM AKST Thu Feb 6 2020 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 AM AKST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 45 below zero. * WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta Coast from Hooper Bay to Kipnuk, including Nunivak Island. * WHEN...From 7 PM Thursday to 3 AM AKST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/afc
353 WWAK42 PAFC 062132 WSWALU URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 1232 PM AKST Thu Feb 6 2020 AKZ195-070600- /O.NEW.PAFC.WW.Y.0011.200206T2132Z-200207T0600Z/ Pribilof Islands- Including the city of Saint Paul 1232 PM AKST Thu Feb 6 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM AKST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Blowing snow expected. Visibilities a half mile or less at times in blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch. Winds gusting 25 to 35 mph. * WHERE...Pribilof Islands. * WHEN...Until 9 PM AKST this evening. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. && $$ AKZ155-071045- /O.CON.PAFC.WC.Y.0009.200207T0400Z-200208T1200Z/ Kuskokwim Delta- Including the cities of Bethel, Hooper Bay, and Nunivak Island 1232 PM AKST Thu Feb 6 2020 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 AM AKST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 45 below zero. * WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta Coast from Hooper Bay to Kipnuk, including Nunivak Island. * WHEN...From 7 PM Thursday to 3 AM AKST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/afc
223 WWAK42 PAFC 070020 WSWALU URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 320 PM AKST Thu Feb 6 2020 AKZ195-071330- /O.NEW.PAFC.BZ.W.0006.200208T0300Z-200208T1400Z/ /O.CON.PAFC.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-200207T0600Z/ Pribilof Islands- Including the city of Saint Paul 320 PM AKST Thu Feb 6 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM AKST THIS EVENING... ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM FRIDAY TO 5 AM AKST SATURDAY... * WHAT... Blizzard Warning: Blizzard conditions expected. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph combined with snow will reduce visibilities to less than one quarter mile. Winter Weather Advisory: Blowing snow will continue. Winds gusting 25 to 35 mph with snow will continue to bring visibilities down to a half mile or less. * WHERE...Pribilof Islands. * WHEN... Blizzard Warning: from 6 PM Friday to 5 AM AKST Saturday. Winter Weather Advisory: until 9 PM AKST this evening. * IMPACTS...Significantly reduced visibility will make for dangerous travel conditions. 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. Slow down and use caution while traveling. && $$ AKZ155-071330- /O.NEW.PAFC.WW.Y.0012.200208T0600Z-200209T0100Z/ /O.CON.PAFC.WC.Y.0009.200207T0400Z-200208T1200Z/ Kuskokwim Delta- Including the cities of Bethel, Hooper Bay, and Nunivak Island 320 PM AKST Thu Feb 6 2020 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 AM AKST SATURDAY... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM FRIDAY TO 4 PM AKST SATURDAY... * WHAT... Winter Weather Advisory: Blowing snow expected. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph combined with snow will bring visibilities down to a half mile or less. Wind Chill Advisory: Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 50 below zero. * WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta. Expect the coldest wind chills and strongest winds along the coast. * WHEN... Winter Weather Advisory: From 9 PM Friday to 4 PM AKST Saturday. Wind Chill Advisory: From 7 PM this evening to 3 AM AKST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/afc
621 WWAK42 PAFC 070615 WSWALU URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 915 PM AKST Thu Feb 6 2020 AKZ195-071915- /O.EXP.PAFC.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-200207T0600Z/ /O.CON.PAFC.BZ.W.0006.200208T0300Z-200208T1400Z/ Pribilof Islands- Including the city of Saint Paul 915 PM AKST Thu Feb 6 2020 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM FRIDAY TO 5 AM AKST SATURDAY... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph combined with snow will reduce visibilities to less than one quarter mile. * WHERE...Pribilof Islands. * WHEN...6 PM Friday to 5 AM AKST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Significantly reduced visibility will make for dangerous travel conditions. 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. && $$ AKZ155-071915- /O.CON.PAFC.WC.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-200208T1200Z/ /O.CON.PAFC.WW.Y.0012.200208T0600Z-200209T0100Z/ Kuskokwim Delta- Including the cities of Bethel, Hooper Bay, and Nunivak Island 915 PM AKST Thu Feb 6 2020 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM AKST SATURDAY... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM FRIDAY TO 4 PM AKST SATURDAY... * WHAT... Winter Weather Advisory: Blowing snow expected. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph combined with snow will bring visibilities down to a half mile or less. Wind Chill Advisory: Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 50 below zero. * WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta. Expect the coldest wind chills and strongest winds along the coast. * WHEN... Winter Weather Advisory: From 9 PM Friday to 4 PM AKST Saturday. Wind Chill Advisory: From 7 PM this evening to 3 AM AKST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/afc
165 WWAK42 PAFC 071313 WSWALU URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 413 AM AKST Fri Feb 7 2020 AKZ195-080215- /O.CON.PAFC.BZ.W.0006.200208T0300Z-200208T1400Z/ Pribilof Islands- Including the city of Saint Paul 413 AM AKST Fri Feb 7 2020 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM AKST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Pribilof Islands. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 5 AM AKST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing snow may reduce visibilities to less than one mile at times this afternoon. 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. && $$ AKZ152-080215- /O.EXB.PAFC.WW.Y.0012.200208T0600Z-200209T0600Z/ Lower Kuskokwim Valley- Including the cities of Aniak and Sleetmute 413 AM AKST Fri Feb 7 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 PM AKST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches. Reduced visibilities to one half mile at times in blowing snow. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Lower Kuskokwim Valley. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 9 PM AKST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could reduce visibility to one half mile at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. && $$ AKZ161-080215- /O.EXB.PAFC.WW.Y.0012.200208T0600Z-200209T0600Z/ Bristol Bay- Including the cities of King Salmon, Dillingham, Naknek, and Pilot Point 413 AM AKST Fri Feb 7 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 PM AKST SATURDAY NORTH AND WEST OF DILLINGHAM... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches. Reduced visibilities to one half mile at times in blowing snow. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...North and west of Dillingham. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 9 PM AKST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could reduce visibility to one half mile at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. && $$ AKZ155-080215- /O.CON.PAFC.WC.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-200208T1200Z/ /O.CON.PAFC.WW.Y.0012.200208T0600Z-200209T0100Z/ Kuskokwim Delta- Including the cities of Bethel, Hooper Bay, and Nunivak Island 413 AM AKST Fri Feb 7 2020 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM AKST SATURDAY... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM AKST SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 50 below zero. For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta. * WHEN...For the Wind Chill Advisory, until 3 AM AKST Saturday. For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 9 PM this evening to 4 PM AKST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 5 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Slow down and use caution while traveling. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/afc
447 WWAK42 PAFC 071617 WSWALU URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 717 AM AKST Fri Feb 7 2020 AKZ195-080530- /O.CON.PAFC.BZ.W.0006.200208T0300Z-200208T1400Z/ Pribilof Islands- Including the city of Saint Paul 717 AM AKST Fri Feb 7 2020 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM AKST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Pribilof Islands. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 5 AM AKST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing snow may reduce visibilities to less than one mile at times this afternoon. 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. && $$ AKZ155-080530- /O.CON.PAFC.WC.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-200208T1200Z/ /O.CON.PAFC.WW.Y.0012.200208T0600Z-200209T0100Z/ Kuskokwim Delta- Including the cities of Bethel, Hooper Bay, and Nunivak Island 717 AM AKST Fri Feb 7 2020 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM AKST SATURDAY... ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM AKST SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 50 below zero. For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph coupled with the snow will reduce the visibility to 1/2 mile or less. * WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta. * WHEN...For the Wind Chill Advisory, until 3 AM AKST Saturday. For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 9 PM this evening to 4 PM AKST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 5 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Slow down and use caution while traveling. && $$ AKZ152-080530- /O.CON.PAFC.WW.Y.0012.200208T0600Z-200209T0600Z/ Lower Kuskokwim Valley- Including the cities of Aniak and Sleetmute 717 AM AKST Fri Feb 7 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 PM AKST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches. Reduced visibilities to one half mile at times in blowing snow. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Lower Kuskokwim Valley. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 9 PM AKST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could reduce visibility to one half mile at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. && $$ AKZ161-080530- /O.CON.PAFC.WW.Y.0012.200208T0600Z-200209T0600Z/ Bristol Bay- Including the cities of King Salmon, Dillingham, Naknek, and Pilot Point 717 AM AKST Fri Feb 7 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 PM AKST SATURDAY NORTH AND WEST OF DILLINGHAM... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches. Reduced visibilities to one half mile at times in blowing snow. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...North and west of Dillingham. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 9 PM AKST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could reduce visibility to one half mile at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/afc
531 WWAK42 PAFC 072347 WSWALU URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 247 PM AKST Fri Feb 7 2020 AKZ155-081500- /O.UPG.PAFC.WW.Y.0012.200208T0600Z-200209T0100Z/ /O.EXB.PAFC.BZ.W.0006.200208T0600Z-200209T0100Z/ /O.CON.PAFC.WC.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-200208T1200Z/ Kuskokwim Delta- Including the cities of Bethel, Hooper Bay, and Nunivak Island 247 PM AKST Fri Feb 7 2020 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM AKST SATURDAY... ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM AKST SATURDAY FROM BETHEL WEST... * WHAT...For the Blizzard Warning, blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. For the Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 50 below zero. * WHERE...For the Blizzard, from Bethel West. For the Wind Chill Advisory, the entire Kuskokwim Delta zone. * WHEN...For the Blizzard Warning, from 9 PM this evening to 4 PM AKST Saturday. For the Wind Chill Advisory, until 3 AM AKST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Near white-out conditions will make travel very difficult. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 5 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. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ AKZ195-081400- /O.CON.PAFC.BZ.W.0006.200208T0300Z-200208T1400Z/ Pribilof Islands- Including the city of Saint Paul 247 PM AKST Fri Feb 7 2020 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM AKST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Pribilof Islands. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 5 AM AKST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Near white-out conditions will make travel very difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing snow may reduce visibilities to less than one mile at times this afternoon. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel very hazardous. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you.If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. && $$ AKZ152-081500- /O.CON.PAFC.WW.Y.0012.200208T0600Z-200209T0600Z/ Lower Kuskokwim Valley- Including the cities of Aniak and Sleetmute 247 PM AKST Fri Feb 7 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 PM AKST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of up to 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Lower Kuskokwim Valley. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 9 PM AKST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. && $$ AKZ161-081500- /O.CON.PAFC.WW.Y.0012.200208T0600Z-200209T0600Z/ Bristol Bay- Including the cities of King Salmon, Dillingham, Naknek, and Pilot Point 247 PM AKST Fri Feb 7 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 PM AKST SATURDAY NORTH AND WEST OF DILLINGHAM... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of up to 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph, strongest along the coast west of Dillingham and along the western capes. * WHERE...Bristol Bay. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 9 PM AKST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The combination of falling snow and blowing snow will reduce visibility to one half mile at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/afc
163 WWAK42 PAFC 072349 CCA WSWALU URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE...CORRECTED National Weather Service Anchorage AK 249 PM AKST Fri Feb 7 2020 AKZ155-081500- /O.UPG.PAFC.WW.Y.0012.200208T0600Z-200209T0100Z/ /O.EXB.PAFC.BZ.W.0006.200208T0600Z-200209T0100Z/ /O.CON.PAFC.WC.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-200208T1200Z/ Kuskokwim Delta- Including the cities of Bethel, Hooper Bay, and Nunivak Island 249 PM AKST Fri Feb 7 2020 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM AKST SATURDAY... ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM AKST SATURDAY FROM BETHEL WEST... * WHAT...For the Blizzard Warning, blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. For the Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 50 below zero. * WHERE...For the Blizzard, from Bethel West. For the Wind Chill Advisory, the entire Kuskokwim Delta zone. * WHEN...For the Blizzard Warning, from 9 PM this evening to 4 PM AKST Saturday. For the Wind Chill Advisory, until 3 AM AKST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Near white-out conditions will make travel very difficult. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 5 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. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ AKZ195-081400- /O.CON.PAFC.BZ.W.0006.200208T0300Z-200208T1400Z/ Pribilof Islands- Including the city of Saint Paul 249 PM AKST Fri Feb 7 2020 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 AM AKST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Pribilof Islands. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 5 AM AKST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Near white-out conditions will make travel very difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing snow may reduce visibilities to less than one mile at times this afternoon. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel very hazardous. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you.If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. && $$ AKZ152-081500- /O.CON.PAFC.WW.Y.0012.200208T0600Z-200209T0600Z/ Lower Kuskokwim Valley- Including the cities of Aniak and Sleetmute 249 PM AKST Fri Feb 7 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 PM AKST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of up to 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Lower Kuskokwim Valley. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 9 PM AKST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. && $$ AKZ161-081500- /O.COR.PAFC.WW.Y.0012.200208T0600Z-200209T0600Z/ Bristol Bay- Including the cities of King Salmon, Dillingham, Naknek, and Pilot Point 249 PM AKST Fri Feb 7 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 PM AKST SATURDAY NORTH AND WEST OF DILLINGHAM... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of up to 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph, strongest along the coast west of Dillingham and along the western capes. * WHERE...North and west of Dillingham. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 9 PM AKST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The combination of falling snow and blowing snow will reduce visibility to one half mile at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/afc
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WWAK42 PAFC 081043
WSWALU
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
143 AM AKST Sat Feb 8 2020
AKZ155-090200-
/O.CAN.PAFC.WC.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-200208T1200Z/
/O.EXT.PAFC.BZ.W.0006.000000T0000Z-200209T1400Z/
Kuskokwim Delta-
Including the cities of Bethel, Hooper Bay, and Nunivak Island
143 AM AKST Sat Feb 8 2020
...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM AKST SUNDAY...
...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...
* WHAT...Blizzard, blowing snow and heavy snow expected.
* WHERE...
Along the Kuskokwim Delta coast....Blizzard conditions expected.
Snow combined with gusty northerly winds between 40 to 55 mph
will reduce visibilities to one quarter mile or less.
Inland areas of the Kuskokwim Delta...Blowing snow expected
to reduce visibilities to one half mile or less at times.
All of the Kuskokwim Delta...Very cold wind chills expected
between 35 to 55 degrees below zero. Also, heavy snow expected
with snow accumulations between 4 to 8 inches.
* WHEN...Through 5 AM AKST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Near white-out conditions will make travel very
difficult. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause
frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 5 minutes. Travel
could be very difficult.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The previous wind chill advisory was
cancelled with this updated statement; however, values will
remain at advisory criteria throughout this storm. A few
locations will see wind chills moderate slightly today, mainly
from Bethel east. This current product includes details for wind
chills under the information provided for All of the Kuskokwim
Delta.
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.
&&
$$
AKZ195-090000-
/O.EXT.PAFC.BZ.W.0006.000000T0000Z-200209T0000Z/
Pribilof Islands-
Including the city of Saint Paul
143 AM AKST Sat Feb 8 2020
...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM AKST THIS AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. White out conditions expected
in blowing snow. Northeasterly winds 35 mph gusting between 50 to 60 mph.
Total snow accumulations between 3 to 6 inches.
* WHERE...Pribilof Islands.
* WHEN...Until 3 PM AKST this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Near white-out conditions will make travel very
difficult.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing snow may reduce visibilities to
less than one mile at times this afternoon.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are
expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds
and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout
conditions, making travel very hazardous. If you must travel,
have a winter survival kit with you.If you get stranded, stay
with your vehicle.
&&
$$
AKZ152-090200-
/O.CON.PAFC.WW.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-200209T0600Z/
Lower Kuskokwim Valley-
Including the cities of Aniak and Sleetmute
143 AM AKST Sat Feb 8 2020
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM AKST THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4
to 8 inches expected.
* WHEN...Through 9 PM AKST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on difficult travel.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 45 mph may reduce
visibilities in blowing snow to less than one mile at times.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Slow down and use caution while traveling.
&&
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AKZ161-090200-
/O.CON.PAFC.WW.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-200209T0600Z/
Bristol Bay-
Including the cities of King Salmon, Dillingham, Naknek,
and Pilot Point
143 AM AKST Sat Feb 8 2020
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM AKST THIS
EVENING NORTH AND WEST OF DILLINGHAM...
* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Blowing snow expected to
reduce visibilities to one half mile or less. Total snow
accumulations between 4 to 8 inches.
* WHEN...Through 9 PM AKST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The combination of
falling snow and blowing snow will reduce visibility to one
half mile at times.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Slow down and use caution while traveling.
&&
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http://www.weather.gov/afcWhat forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this wind chill advisory went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Anchorage, AK wrote its last area forecast discussion before this wind chill advisory went out at Feb 5, 5:12 AM AKST, 9 hours 45 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Feb 5, 5:12 AM AKST, 9 hours 45 minutes before
Southcentral and Southwest Alaska Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Anchorage AK 512 AM AKST Wed Feb 5 2020 .ANALYSIS AND UPPER LEVELS... There is a mature low near Middleton Island with an occluded front impacting the Gulf Of Alaska. There is a decaying low in the Eastern Bering west of Kipnuk. There is another decaying low west of the Pribilof Islands. Last but not least, there is a surface low southwest of Adak which also has an occluded front. On the latest ASCAT (advanced scatterometer) data there are still gales in the northern Bering and storm to gale force winds south of Attu Island. The radars at Kenai (PAHG), Middleton Island (PAIH), King Salmon (PAKC) and Bethel (PABC) have been active overnight. There is a 150+ knot jet core moving into southeast Alaska. There is another jet core with a magnitude of 120+ knots associated with the system that is south of Shemya. Cordova, Dutch Harbor and Port Heiden reached 41 degrees Fahrenheit in the past 24 hours. && .MODEL DISCUSSION... The GFS ensemble members are tightly clustered through 48 hrs. The position of the surface lows amongst the GFS Ensemble Mean and the operational runs of ECMWF and Canadian are very similar through 48 hrs. Minor differences emerge with the precipitation and the surface temperatures. Overall, the consensus is that most of Southwest Alaska and Southcentral Alaska can anticipate a warming trend or at least a respite from arctic air through the weekend. && .AVIATION... PANC...There is a surface low over the northern Gulf Of Alaska and there is low level moisture being wrapped around this feature. Overnight at PANC, PAMR and at the NWS Weather Forecast Office in Anchorage, light snow was observed. Looking at satellite imagery, the METARS and the model data, the cigs will bounce around this TAF package. The Kenai radar has been active overnight along Turnagain Arm. There is the potential for MVFR conditions. While the winds will be light this TAF package, the ceilings look like they will be an issue for this TAF package. Amendments will be made as needed. && .SHORT TERM FORECAST SOUTHCENTRAL ALASKA (Days 1 through 3: Wednesday through Friday evening)... Low pressure near Middleton Island this morning will continue to produce an area of widespread light snow from Prince WIlliam Sound north and east across the Copper River Basin. Along the immediate coast, a mix of rain and snow is expected as temperature remain in the middle to upper 30s. Farther west, a weakening upper-level trough and surface front are combining to help provide enough lift for occasional, very light snow from Cook Inlet north into the Susitna Valley. Snowfall amounts through the day are expected to remain minimal, with a dusting to around an inch over most locations. Tonight, as the front and upper-level trough lift north of Cook Inlet, a southwesterly flow will develop. This will bring about an influx of moisture and help induce some additional light snow from Anchorage north and east to Talkeetna and Gulkana. Again, snowfall amounts are expected to remain light, with an additional inch or so expected. The flow behind the front will also usher in a southerly wind across Anchorage. This will not be the classic warm Chinook, but should provide enough mixing to keep overnight temperatures at or above freezing as the snow comes to an end. Conditions improve on Thursday as a ridge temporarily transits the region, with only scattered snow showers lingering mainly across the mountains. By late Thursday, another front will begin to move in from the western Gulf with another round of precipitation likely. Precipitation type, especially along the coast and Anchorage Bowl will be a bit trickier with this next system. There is the potential for some clearing and cooling temperatures due to the aforementioned ridge, but a southerly flow and southeasterly surface winds around the Anchorage Bowl, Matanuska Valley, and Copper River Basin could limit any potential downward trend in temperature prior to the onset of precipitation. Thus, with temperatures expected to be within a few degrees on either side of the freezing mark, there remains quite a bit of uncertainty as to the precipitation type across theses areas. The good news is that any precipitation falls looks to be light. At this time, it appears that the heaviest precipitation and heaviest snowfall with this system will occur over eastern Kenai Peninsula. && .SHORT TERM FORECAST SOUTHWEST ALASKA (Days 1 and 2)... A weakening low near Mekoryuk this morning will keep a showery pattern over Southwest Alaska today. By this afternoon, snow showers will move inland, with one band oriented north to south over Bethel bringing a few inches of new snowfall. A second, more defined band of snow will set up this afternoon stretching across the eastern Kuskokwim Valley to Iliamna, which could see higher snow totals through tonight, which should stay under advisory level criteria. Thursday should start off in a drier pattern before a low over the AKPEN develops in the afternoon, which will bring the next round of light precipitation to the Greater Bristol Bay area. Models are still uncertain in exact placement of this low, which will drive how far north the snow will track over southwest mainland. Look for the cooling trend to continue over the next few days as arctic air continues to move tonight, bringing areas in the Kuskokwim Delta back into the negative temperatures. This cold air will begin to push into the Kuskokwim Valley by Thursday night. With colder temperatures moving in and strong northerly flow across the Kuskokwim Delta, a possible wind chill advisory could be issued later today with better model agreement of low temperatures. The Kilbuck Mountains will keep most of the colder air north, which allows for less of a cool down over this region. && .SHORT TERM FORECAST BERING SEA/ALEUTIANS (Days 1 and 2)... As a low in the eastern Bering weakens and moves inland later this morning, the focus quickly shifts to a low moving across the central Aleutians near Adak by this afternoon. Storm force winds associated with this system will stay south of our forecast area, while only coastal waters will peak at gale force. Models are still uncertain whether a second closed low will spin up north of Adak this afternoon, which could bring a second small area of gale force winds through this evening. By Thursday afternoon, another small low will develop near Cold Bay, which models are struggling on placement and strength. Expect widespread rain and snow showers to persists across much of the Bering and Aleutians in this pattern. By Thursday afternoon over the western Aleutians and Bering, the next strong system approaches. There is still uncertainly in where this system will move to and where the strongest core of winds will be. However, high end gale force winds will begin to move into the region late Thursday night into Friday. && .MARINE (Days 3 through 5: Friday through Sunday)... Gulf of Alaska: Friday through Sunday remain modestly active. Friday will bring a decaying front sweeping from Kodiak to Prince William Sound. Winds are expected to be southeasterly small craft with the occasional gale gust. On the heels of the first system, winds will switch out of the southwest on Saturday to high end small craft again. Confidence is gaining that winds will approach gale for much of the Gulf, and confidence is high that winds will be strong gales through Shelikof Strait, before abating come Sunday. Bering Sea/Aleutians: Benign weather will be coming to a close through the weekend. Friday will open with increasing northeast winds, peaking well into the gale range across the entire Bering. Into Saturday confidence is gaining with a strong low lifting between St. Paul and Bristol Bay. South and east of this low, southwest winds may reach high end gales to low end storm gusts through Saturday. West of St. Paul, winds will slowly turn more northerly and continue to diminish as a much weaker low tracks along the same path through the end of the weekend. && .LONG TERM FORECAST (Days 3 through 7: Friday through Tuesday)... Normal to above normal temperatures, unsettled conditions, plentiful cloud cover, and a mix of rain and snow appears to be a satisfactory summary of the long-term forecast at the end of this week and into the next workweek. The mean longwave trough will continue to support an active weather pattern for southwest Alaska and then Southcentral. The first of three systems will slide up the Alaska Peninsula on Friday bringing a surge of warmer weather. Well above normal temperatures will be the continued trend through the weekend, with Sunday being the warmest. With the warm weather will be the potential for strong Turnagain winds this weekend. Guidance is still uncertain through that time, and more details will be forthcoming. && .AFC WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... PUBLIC...NONE. MARINE...Gale 351 352 411 155 185. Heavy Freezing Spray 414 412 411 185 179 160. && SYNOPSIS AND MODEL DISCUSSION...PJS SOUTHCENTRAL ALASKA...TM SOUTHWEST ALASKA/BERING SEA/ALEUTIANS...ALH MARINE/LONG TERM...SS
The office that day
Everything else NWS Anchorage, AK issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 4, 3:33 PM AKST | Heavy Freezing Spray Warning | AFC | 7 days | |
| Feb 4, 3:53 PM AKST | Small Craft Advisory | AFC | 47 hr | |
| Feb 4, 3:53 PM AKST | Heavy Freezing Spray Warning | AFC | 36 hr | |
| Feb 4, 9:38 PM AKST | Gale Warning | AFC | 6 hr | |
| Feb 5, 3:35 AM AKST | Small Craft Advisory | AFC | 12 hr | |
| Feb 5, 3:38 AM AKST | Gale Warning | AFC | 12 hr | |
| Feb 5, 3:40 AM AKST | Gale Warning | AFC | 3 days | |
| Feb 5, 3:40 AM AKST | Heavy Freezing Spray Warning | AFC | 12 hr | |
| Feb 5, 3:47 AM AKST | Gale Warning | AFC | 35 hr | |
| Feb 5, 3:47 AM AKST | Small Craft Advisory | AFC | 12 hr | |
| Feb 5, 3:47 AM AKST | Heavy Freezing Spray Warning | AFC | 5 days |
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