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Winter Storm Warning 2, NWS Anchorage, AK

February 18, 2020

NWS Anchorage, AK issued this winter storm warning at Feb 18, 2020, 4:54 AM AKST. It was in force for 35 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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Issued
Feb 18, 2020, 4:54 AM AKST (13:54 UTC)
Expired
Feb 19, 2020, 4:00 PM AKST
In force
35 hr
Issued by
NWS Anchorage, AK

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204 
WWAK41 PAFC 181354
WSWAER

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

AKZ101-190300-
/O.UPG.PAFC.WW.Y.0017.200218T1800Z-200219T1300Z/
/O.NEW.PAFC.WS.W.0002.200218T1354Z-200219T1400Z/
Anchorage-
Including the cities of Anchorage, Eagle River, Indian, 
and Eklutna
454 AM AKST Tue Feb 18 2020

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM AKST WEDNESDAY... 

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12
  inches. 

* WHEN...Until 5 AM AKST Wednesday. The heaviest snow will be from
  late morning through late this afternoon. 

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Periods of very
  intense snow could cause near whiteout conditions at times. The
  hazardous conditions could impact the morning and evening 
  commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A band of rain and snow will shift east
  over the Anchorage area through the morning hours. As gusty
  southeast winds die off, temperatures will drop quickly causing
  the rain to turn to all snow. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous. If you must travel,
keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case
of an emergency. 

For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit
511.alaska.gov.

$$

AKZ131-182100-
/O.CON.PAFC.BZ.W.0010.000000T0000Z-200218T2100Z/
Northeast Prince William Sound-
Including the cities of Valdez and Thompson Pass
454 AM AKST Tue Feb 18 2020

..BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST TODAY
THROUGH THOMPSON PASS...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions occurring. Blowing snow may reduce 
  visibilities to one quarter mile or less at times. Southeasterly
  winds around 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph.

* WHERE...Northeast Prince William Sound.

* WHEN...Until noon today.

* IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce 
  visibility making travel difficult.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 5 
  inches.

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.

&&

$$

AKZ111-190300-
/O.EXT.PAFC.WW.Y.0017.200218T1800Z-200219T1300Z/
Matanuska Valley-
Including the cities of Palmer, Wasilla, Sutton, and Chickaloon
454 AM AKST Tue Feb 18 2020

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING
TO 4 AM AKST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6 
  inches expected.

* WHERE...Matanuska Valley.

* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 4 AM AKST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the evening 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.

&&

$$

AKZ145-190300-
/O.EXT.PAFC.WW.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-200219T0900Z/
Susitna Valley-
Including the cities of Talkeetna, Willow, and Cantwell
454 AM AKST Tue Feb 18 2020

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 12 AM WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow occurring. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 
  inches expected.

* WHERE...Susitna Valley.

* WHEN...Until 12 AM Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning and evening 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.

&&

$$

AKZ121-190300-
/O.CON.PAFC.WW.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-200219T0300Z/
Western Kenai Peninsula-
Including the cities of Kenai, Soldotna, Homer, 
and Cooper Landing
454 AM AKST Tue Feb 18 2020

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THIS
EVENING NORTH OF ANCHOR POINT...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 11 
  inches expected.

* WHERE...North of Anchor Point.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM today.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning and evening 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.

&&

$$

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8 follow-up statements
689 
WWAK41 PAFC 181818
WSWAER

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

AKZ145-190730-
/O.UPG.PAFC.WW.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-200219T0900Z/
/O.EXB.PAFC.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-200219T1800Z/
Susitna Valley-
Including the cities of Talkeetna, Willow, and Cantwell
918 AM AKST Tue Feb 18 2020

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM AKST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 6 to 15 
  inches.

* WHERE...Susitna Valley.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM AKST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning and evening commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous. If you must travel,
keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case
of an emergency. 

For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit
511.alaska.gov.

&&

$$

AKZ131-182100-
/O.CON.PAFC.BZ.W.0010.000000T0000Z-200218T2100Z/
Northeast Prince William Sound-
Including the cities of Valdez and Thompson Pass
918 AM AKST Tue Feb 18 2020

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST TODAY
THROUGH THOMPSON PASS...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions occurring. Blowing snow may reduce
  visibilities to one quarter mile or less at times. Southeasterly
  winds around 20 mph with gusts between 40 to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Through Thompson Pass.

* WHEN...Until noon today.

* IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce 
  visibility making travel difficult.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 5 
  inches.

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.

&&

$$

AKZ101-190730-
/O.CON.PAFC.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-200219T1400Z/
Anchorage-
Including the cities of Anchorage, Eagle River, Indian, 
and Eklutna
918 AM AKST Tue Feb 18 2020

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM AKST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 
  12 inches.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM AKST Wednesday. The heaviest snow will be 
  from late morning through late this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Periods of very
  intense snow could cause near whiteout conditions at times. The
  hazardous conditions could impact the morning and evening
  commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous. If you must travel,
keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case
of an emergency.

For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit
511.alaska.gov.

$$

AKZ111-190730-
/O.CON.PAFC.WW.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-200219T1300Z/
Matanuska Valley-
Including the cities of Palmer, Wasilla, Sutton, and Chickaloon
918 AM AKST Tue Feb 18 2020

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM AKST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6 
  inches expected.

* WHERE...Matanuska Valley.

* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 4 AM AKST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the evening 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.

&&

$$

AKZ121-190300-
/O.CON.PAFC.WW.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-200219T0300Z/
Western Kenai Peninsula-
Including the cities of Kenai, Soldotna, Homer, 
and Cooper Landing
918 AM AKST Tue Feb 18 2020

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THIS
EVENING NORTH OF ANCHOR POINT...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 11 
  inches expected.

* WHERE...North of Anchor Point.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM today.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
  conditions could impact the morning and evening 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.

&&

$$

http://www.weather.gov/afc
781 
WWAK41 PAFC 182032
WSWAER

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
1132 AM AKST Tue Feb 18 2020

AKZ131-182145-
/O.EXP.PAFC.BZ.W.0010.000000T0000Z-200218T2100Z/
Northeast Prince William Sound-
Including the cities of Valdez and Thompson Pass
1132 AM AKST Tue Feb 18 2020

...BLIZZARD WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

The Blizzard Warning has expired.

$$

AKZ101-190945-
/O.CON.PAFC.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-200219T1400Z/
Anchorage-
Including the cities of Anchorage, Eagle River, Indian, 
and Eklutna
1132 AM AKST Tue Feb 18 2020

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM AKST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 
  12 inches.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM AKST Wednesday. The heaviest snow will be 
  from late morning through late this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Periods of very 
  intense snow could cause near whiteout conditions at times. 
  The hazardous conditions could impact the morning and evening 
  commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous. If you must travel,
keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case
of an emergency.

For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit
511.alaska.gov.

$$

AKZ145-190945-
/O.CON.PAFC.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-200219T1800Z/
Susitna Valley-
Including the cities of Talkeetna, Willow, and Cantwell
1132 AM AKST Tue Feb 18 2020

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM AKST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 6 to 15 
  inches.

* WHERE...Susitna Valley.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM AKST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning and evening commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous. If you must travel,
keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case
of an emergency.

For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit
511.alaska.gov.

&&

$$

AKZ111-190945-
/O.CON.PAFC.WW.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-200219T1300Z/
Matanuska Valley-
Including the cities of Palmer, Wasilla, Sutton, and Chickaloon
1132 AM AKST Tue Feb 18 2020

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM AKST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6 
  inches expected.

* WHERE...Matanuska Valley.

* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 4 AM AKST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the evening 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.

&&

$$

AKZ121-190300-
/O.CON.PAFC.WW.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-200219T0300Z/
Western Kenai Peninsula-
Including the cities of Kenai, Soldotna, Homer, 
and Cooper Landing
1132 AM AKST Tue Feb 18 2020

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THIS
EVENING NORTH OF ANCHOR POINT...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 11 
  inches expected.

* WHERE...North of Anchor Point.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM today.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning and evening 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.

&&

$$

http://www.weather.gov/afc
239 
WWAK41 PAFC 190015
WSWAER

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
315 PM AKST Tue Feb 18 2020

AKZ101-191515-
/O.EXT.PAFC.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-200219T1800Z/
Anchorage-
Including the cities of Anchorage, Eagle River, Indian, 
and Eklutna
315 PM AKST Tue Feb 18 2020

...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM AKST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Additional snow amounts between 4 to
  6 inches expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM AKST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Periods of very
  intense snow could cause near whiteout conditions at times. The
  hazardous conditions could impact the morning and evening
  commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous. If you must travel,
keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case
of an emergency. 

For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit
511.alaska.gov.

&&

$$

AKZ145-191515-
/O.CON.PAFC.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-200219T1800Z/
Susitna Valley-
Including the cities of Talkeetna, Willow, and Cantwell
315 PM AKST Tue Feb 18 2020

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM AKST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 6
  inches. Total snow accumulations of 10 to 20 inches.

* WHERE...Susitna Valley.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM AKST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning and evening commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous. If you must travel,
keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case
of an emergency. 

For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit
511.alaska.gov.

&&

$$

AKZ111-191515-
/O.EXT.PAFC.WW.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-200219T1800Z/
Matanuska Valley-
Including the cities of Palmer, Wasilla, Sutton, and Chickaloon
315 PM AKST Tue Feb 18 2020

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM AKST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Additional snow amounts between 3 to
  6 inches expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 11 
  inches expected.

* WHERE...Matanuska Valley.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM AKST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
  conditions could impact the evening 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.

&&

$$

AKZ121-191515-
/O.EXT.PAFC.WW.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-200219T1800Z/
Western Kenai Peninsula-
Including the cities of Kenai, Soldotna, Homer, 
and Cooper Landing
315 PM AKST Tue Feb 18 2020

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM AKST
WEDNESDAY NORTH OF ANCHOR POINT...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches
  expected.

* WHERE...North of Anchor Point.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM AKST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
  conditions could impact the morning and evening 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.

&&

$$

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517 
WWAK41 PAFC 190951
WSWAER

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
1251 AM AKST Wed Feb 19 2020

AKZ101-191500-
/O.CON.PAFC.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-200219T1800Z/
Anchorage-
Including the cities of Anchorage, Eagle River, Indian, 
and Eklutna
1251 AM AKST Wed Feb 19 2020

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM AKST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Additional snow amounts between 4 
  to 6 inches expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 
  inches.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM AKST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Periods of very 
  intense snow could cause near whiteout conditions at times. 
  The hazardous conditions could impact the morning and evening 
  commute.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous. If you must travel,
keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case
of an emergency.

For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit
511.alaska.gov.

&&

$$

AKZ145-191500-
/O.CON.PAFC.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-200219T1800Z/
Susitna Valley-
Including the cities of Talkeetna, Willow, and Cantwell
1251 AM AKST Wed Feb 19 2020

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM AKST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 5 to 8
  inches. Total snow accumulations of 15 to 25 inches. 

* WHERE...Susitna Valley. Highest amounts west of the Parks
  Highway.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM AKST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning and evening commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous. If you must travel,
keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case
of an emergency.

For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit
511.alaska.gov.

&&

$$

AKZ111-191500-
/O.CON.PAFC.WW.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-200219T1800Z/
Matanuska Valley-
Including the cities of Palmer, Wasilla, Sutton, and Chickaloon
1251 AM AKST Wed Feb 19 2020

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM AKST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Additional snow amounts between 3 to 6 
  inches expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 11 inches 
  expected.

* WHERE...Matanuska Valley.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM AKST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the evening 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.

&&

$$

AKZ121-191500-
/O.CON.PAFC.WW.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-200219T1800Z/
Western Kenai Peninsula-
Including the cities of Kenai, Soldotna, Homer, 
and Cooper Landing
1251 AM AKST Wed Feb 19 2020

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM AKST THIS
MORNING NORTH OF ANCHOR POINT...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 
  inches expected.

* WHERE...North of Anchor Point.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM AKST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning and evening 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.

&&

$$

http://www.weather.gov/afc
839 
WWAK41 PAFC 191330
WSWAER

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
430 AM AKST Wed Feb 19 2020

AKZ145-200100-
/O.EXT.PAFC.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-200220T0100Z/
Susitna Valley-
Including the cities of Talkeetna, Willow, and Cantwell
430 AM AKST Wed Feb 19 2020

...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM AKST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 
  inches. Total snow accumulations of 15 to 25 inches.

* WHERE...Susitna Valley. Highest amounts west of the Parks 
  Highway.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM AKST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
  conditions could impact the morning commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A band of snow will shift from west to east
  before tapering to showers later this afternoon. A separate 
  storm system will move in late tonight into Thursday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous. If you must travel,
keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case
of an emergency.

For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit
511.alaska.gov.

&&

$$

AKZ101-191800-
/O.CON.PAFC.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-200219T1800Z/
Anchorage-
Including the cities of Anchorage, Eagle River, Indian, 
and Eklutna
430 AM AKST Wed Feb 19 2020

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM AKST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Snow occurring. Additional snow amounts between 1 to 3 
  inches expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM AKST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Light snow overnight will become heavier
  during the morning commute. Snow will then taper to showers 
  quickly this afternoon.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous. If you must travel,
keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case
of an emergency.

For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit
511.alaska.gov.

&&

$$

AKZ111-192100-
/O.EXT.PAFC.WW.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-200219T2100Z/
Matanuska Valley-
Including the cities of Palmer, Wasilla, Sutton, and Chickaloon
430 AM AKST Wed Feb 19 2020

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST TODAY...

* WHAT...Snow occurring. Additional snow amounts between 2 to 4 
  inches expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 11 inches 
  expected.

* WHERE...Matanuska Valley.

* WHEN...Until noon today.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
  conditions could impact the morning commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Colder air will bring another shot of snow
  up Cook Inlet through the morning. Snow will then taper to
  showers by late afternoon.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit
511.alaska.gov.

&&

$$

AKZ121-191800-
/O.CON.PAFC.WW.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-200219T1800Z/
Western Kenai Peninsula-
Including the cities of Kenai, Soldotna, Homer, 
and Cooper Landing
430 AM AKST Wed Feb 19 2020

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM AKST THIS
MORNING NORTH OF ANCHOR POINT...

* WHAT...Snow occurring. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 
  inches expected.

* WHERE...North of Anchor Point.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM AKST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
  conditions could impact the morning commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Pockets of blowing snow are possible along
  the Cook Inlet.

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
878 
WWAK41 PAFC 191741
WSWAER

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
841 AM AKST Wed Feb 19 2020

AKZ101-191845-
/O.EXP.PAFC.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-200219T1800Z/
Anchorage-
Including the cities of Anchorage, Eagle River, Indian, 
and Eklutna
841 AM AKST Wed Feb 19 2020

...WINTER STORM WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

The Winter Storm Warning has expired.

$$

AKZ121-191845-
/O.EXP.PAFC.WW.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-200219T1800Z/
Western Kenai Peninsula-
Including the cities of Kenai, Soldotna, Homer, 
and Cooper Landing
841 AM AKST Wed Feb 19 2020

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

The Winter Weather Advisory has expired.

$$

AKZ145-200100-
/O.CON.PAFC.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-200220T0100Z/
Susitna Valley-
Including the cities of Talkeetna, Willow, and Cantwell
841 AM AKST Wed Feb 19 2020

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM AKST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations of 15 to 25 inches
  by the end of the event.

* WHERE...Susitna Valley. Highest amounts west of the Parks 
  Highway.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM AKST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A band of snow will shift from west to 
  east before tapering to showers later this afternoon. A 
  separate storm system will move in late tonight into Thursday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous. If you must travel,
keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case
of an emergency.

For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit
511.alaska.gov.

&&

$$

AKZ111-192100-
/O.CON.PAFC.WW.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-200219T2100Z/
Matanuska Valley-
Including the cities of Palmer, Wasilla, Sutton, and Chickaloon
841 AM AKST Wed Feb 19 2020

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST
TODAY...

* WHAT...Snow occurring. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 11 
  inches expected by the end of the event.

* WHERE...Matanuska Valley.

* WHEN...Until noon today.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Colder air will bring another shot of 
  snow up Cook Inlet through the morning. Snow will then taper 
  to showers by late afternoon.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit
511.alaska.gov.

&&

$$

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286 
WWAK41 PAFC 192040
WSWAER

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
1140 AM AKST Wed Feb 19 2020

AKZ111-192145-
/O.EXP.PAFC.WW.Y.0017.000000T0000Z-200219T2100Z/
Matanuska Valley-
Including the cities of Palmer, Wasilla, Sutton, and Chickaloon
1140 AM AKST Wed Feb 19 2020

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

The Winter Weather Advisory has expired.

$$

AKZ145-200100-
/O.CON.PAFC.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-200220T0100Z/
Susitna Valley-
Including the cities of Talkeetna, Willow, and Cantwell
1140 AM AKST Wed Feb 19 2020

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM AKST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations of 15 to 25 inches 
  by the end of the event.

* WHERE...Susitna Valley. Highest amounts west of the Parks 
  Highway.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM AKST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous. If you must travel,
keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case
of an emergency.

For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit
511.alaska.gov.

&&

$$

http://www.weather.gov/afc
111 
WWAK41 PAFC 200102
WSWAER

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
402 PM AKST Wed Feb 19 2020

AKZ145-200215-
/O.EXP.PAFC.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-200220T0100Z/
Susitna Valley-
Including the cities of Talkeetna, Willow, and Cantwell
402 PM AKST Wed Feb 19 2020

...WINTER STORM WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

Snow has tapered off across the valley.

$$

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What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this winter storm warning 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 winter storm warning went out at Feb 17, 4:43 PM AKST, 12 hours 11 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Feb 17, 4:43 PM AKST, 12 hours 11 minutes before
Southcentral and Southwest Alaska Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
443 PM AKST Mon Feb 17 2020

.ANALYSIS AND UPPER LEVELS...
There is a large vertically stacked low centered over the eastern
Bering Sea. An associated front stretches from the lower Kuskokwim
Valley south across western Kodiak Island into the Pacific. The
"bent back" occlusion wraps all the way around the low, curling
from the northern Bering, around the Pribilofs then north to
Nunivak Island. Strong surface and low level winds associated
with this low cover almost all of the Bering and southern Alaska,
with the exception Bering the western Bering and Aleutians. An
upper level high is over northwest Canada. This puts all of
southern Alaska under strong southerly flow aloft, which is
bringing plenty of moisture to the area, and a warmer air mass.

&&

.MODEL DISCUSSION...
The numerical models are in reasonable agreement through Wednesday
afternoon. The exception is the NAM, which is much faster and
weaker with a low moving north through the Gulf to the Gulf coast
Tuesday and Tuesday night. With a very fast and active pattern,
the details of the forecast are quite tricky. Therefore the
forecast confidence is a little below normal today.

&&

.AVIATION...
PANC...LLWS is expected this evening with rather strong winds
aloft. Gusty southeast winds are expected to develop early this
evening, then become south. Winds will diminish late Tuesday
morning. VFR conditions will persist into Tuesday morning. MVFR to
IFR conditions are expected late Tuesday morning into the evening
in snow.

&&

.SHORT TERM FORECAST SOUTHCENTRAL ALASKA (Days 1 and 2)...

A challenging forecast involving gusty winds and precipitation
tonight through Wednesday as two fronts move through the region.

Snow and rain will continue to develop this evening as a weak
boundary remains stalled along the Gulf coast. Light snow along
the western areas of the Susitna Valley will also be ongoing as
moisture along low level southeasterly flow over runs a cold pool
along the base of the Alaska Range. The next impactful front moves
across the southern Gulf, bringing gusty winds and rain to Kodiak
Island this evening. Gusty winds will accompany the front peaking
during the early morning hours on Tuesday. The high wind warning
issued during the morning packing for Turnagain Arm and Higher
Elevations was updated late this morning to start sooner as
observations were already reporting speeds greater than 75 mph at
McHugh Creek and Bird Point.

The advancing front spreads precipitation across the Kenai to
Prince William Sound overnight and then continues north through
Anchorage, Susitna and Matanuska Valleys by Tuesday early morning.
Precipitation will continue through Tuesday night as two upper
level storm systems interact. Precipitation type remains the
biggest challenge on Tuesday as surface temperatures quickly
climb above freezing along the frontal boundary, meanwhile
temperatures aloft remain cool enough to support snow. There is
high uncertainty on snow amounts as models are struggling to
handle this highly active pattern. Updates were made today to cool
temperature trends Tuesday afternoon and expand snow coverage.
The highest snow amounts are expected along higher elevations just
inland from the coast. Issued new Winter Weather Advisories for
the Western Kenai, Matanuska Valley and Anchorage area and updated
the Susitna Valley advisory to begin this afternoon.

The front pulls across the Copper River Basin on Wednesday with
the upper level jet shifting its nose eastward. The second upper
low that quickly organizes over the Gulf Tuesday night, weakens
into an open wave as is moves inland. Gusty gale force winds were
extended across the northern Gulf Tuesday night. Widespread snow
is expected across much of Southcentral Tuesday afternoon through
Tuesday night as the low level jet pumps subtropical moisture
toward the interior. Forecast details on snow amounts were
adjusted to reflect higher amounts; however,model uncertainty
remains high through midweek.

&&

.SHORT TERM FORECAST SOUTHWEST ALASKA (Days 1 and 2)...

An occluded low centered roughly 75 miles south of Nunivak Island
continues to be the focus in the short term. Blizzard conditions
have started returning to the Kuskokwim Delta coast, with Chevak
back down to a quarter mile visibility in heavy snow and gusty
winds. While there's been a lull in snow today, conditions will
likely continue to deteriorate tonight as the low steers eastward
and pushes the cold second wrap toward the coast. Precipitation
has started to change back over to snow in the Bristol Bay area.
As for snow amounts, expect up to three inches from mow through
tomorrow afternoon, mainly from Dillingham north. Of course, much
more is expected in upslope flow in the Kilbuck and Ahklun
Mountains. The low will continue to weaken and track northeastward
toward the Yukon Delta tonight into Tuesday. This setup will
continue to set the stage for gusty southeast winds from Kamishak
Bay to the Nushagak Hills this evening. Gusts to 47 mph have
already been observed in Iliamna today. Tuesday, the trailing
cold air mass will push inland, bringing a distinct cool down over
most of the Southwest Mainland Tuesday into Wednesday.
Precipitation will greatly diminish Tuesday afternoon into
Wednesday. That said, there will probably be scattered "ocean
effect" showers over the mainland into Wednesday. By Wednesday
afternoon, attention turns to a low expected to traverse the
Aleutians during the day Wednesday. Since this low is currently in
its infancy as a wave off the coast of Japan, there's a bit of
uncertainty in its progression. But, as it stands now expect a
transition to south flow aloft with wetter, windier weather at the
surface. Stay tuned for updates.

&&

.SHORT TERM FORECAST BERING SEA/ALEUTIANS (Days 1 and 2)...

An occluded low between the Pribilof Islands and Nunivak Island
will continue to track towards the coast and inland tonight.
Gales over the Bering and eastern Aleutians/AKPEN will diminish
tonight, though widespread areas of small craft advisory level
winds/seas will persist through Tuesday. Expect broad cyclonic
flow over the Bering Tuesday, and ocean-effect snow showers are
likely over the Bering Sea and Pribilof Islands into the
Aleutians... mainly the central Aleutians and east. Attention
quickly turns to a gale force low expected to reach the western
Aleutians Tuesday night. Expect another round of active weather
across the Aleutians and areas of gales over the Aleutians and
southern Bering, with an embedded swath of storm force winds
Wednesday.

&&

.MARINE (Days 3 through 5 Thu through Sat)...
Some Gales are expected on Thursday and Thursday night to the
south of the eastern Aleutians and Alaska Peninsula as a system
moves east into the Gulf. Gale to near storm force winds are
expected along the north Gulf coast on Thursday associated with
this same system. On Friday night and Saturday, Gale force west to
northwest winds are expected over the Gulf and south of the Alaska
Peninsula. A storm system moving into the western and central
Aleutians on Saturday should produce gale force winds.

&&

.LONG TERM FORECAST (Days 4 through 7 Fri through Mon)...
On Friday morning the pattern will consist of an upper level
trough over southwest Alaska extending southeastward into the Gulf
of Alaska. The trough will very slowly slide northeast across
southern Alaska through Sunday as the main upper low retreats
northward. A weak ridge will then build over southern Alaska
Sunday night, sliding eastward on Monday. An upper level low just
south of the western Aleutians on Saturday will move eastward
through Sunday, possibly moving north into the central Aleutians
on Monday. The exact path and timing of this feature is somewhat
uncertain at this time.

&&

.AFC WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
PUBLIC...WSW 101 111 121 131 145 155. NPW 101 NONE.
MARINE...Storm 119 165 170. Gales 125 128-132 150 155 160 171-173 178-180
                                  185 351 351 412-414.
FIRE WEATHER...NONE.

&&

SYNOPSIS AND MODEL DISCUSSION...BL
SOUTHCENTRAL ALASKA...KH
SOUTHWEST ALASKA/BERING SEA/ALEUTIANS...MM
MARINE/LONG TERM...BL

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 17, 3:23 PM AKSTBlizzard WarningAFC21 hr
Feb 17, 3:23 PM AKSTWinter Weather AdvisoryAFC45 hr
Feb 17, 3:29 PM AKSTGale WarningAFC60 hr
Feb 17, 3:29 PM AKSTSmall Craft AdvisoryAFC5 days
Feb 17, 3:35 PM AKSTSmall Craft AdvisoryAFC72 hr
Feb 18, 4:03 AM AKSTHeavy Freezing Spray WarningAFC35 hr
Feb 18, 4:05 AM AKSTBrisk Wind AdvisoryAFC5 days
Feb 18, 4:05 AM AKSTGale WarningAFC72 hr
Feb 18, 4:05 AM AKSTSmall Craft AdvisoryAFC4 days
Feb 18, 4:05 AM AKSTHeavy Freezing Spray WarningAFC3 days
Feb 18, 4:19 AM AKSTSmall Craft AdvisoryAFC11 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.