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Winter Storm Warning 6, NWS Anchorage, AK
NWS Anchorage, AK issued this winter storm warning at Nov 30, 2020, 4:20 AM AKST. It took effect at Nov 30, 2020, 9:00 PM AKST. It was in force for 19 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
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- Issued
- Nov 30, 2020, 4:20 AM AKST (13:20 UTC)
- In effect from
- Nov 30, 2020, 9:00 PM AKST
- Expired
- Dec 1, 2020, 4:01 PM AKST
- In force
- 19 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Anchorage, AK
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337 WWAK41 PAFC 301320 WSWAER URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 420 AM AKST Mon Nov 30 2020 AKZ145-010200- /O.UPG.PAFC.WS.A.0011.201201T0600Z-201202T0600Z/ /O.NEW.PAFC.WS.W.0006.201201T0600Z-201202T2200Z/ Susitna Valley- Including the cities of Talkeetna, Willow, and Cantwell 420 AM AKST Mon Nov 30 2020 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM AKST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 18 to 36 inches expected. * WHERE...Northern and Western Susitna Valley. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 1 PM AKST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heaviest snowfall is expected north and west of Talkeetna. This includes the foothills of the Alaska Range from Skwentna west, and from Skwentna through Chulitna, including the Parks Highway north of Talkeetna. 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. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/afc
11 follow-up statements
908 WWAK41 PAFC 301516 CCA WSWAER URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE...CORRECTED National Weather Service Anchorage AK 616 AM AKST Mon Nov 30 2020 AKZ145-010200- /O.UPG.PAFC.WS.A.0011.201201T0600Z-201202T0600Z/ /O.COR.PAFC.WS.W.0006.201201T0600Z-201202T2200Z/ Susitna Valley- Including the cities of Talkeetna, Willow, and Cantwell 616 AM AKST Mon Nov 30 2020 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM AKST WEDNESDAY ACROSS THE NORTHERN AND WESTERN SUSITNA VALLEY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 18 to 36 inches expected. * WHERE...Northern and Western Susitna Valley. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 1 PM AKST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heaviest snowfall is expected north and west of Talkeetna. This includes the foothills of the Alaska Range from Skwentna west, and from Skwentna through Chulitna, including the Parks Highway north of Talkeetna. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/afc
658 WWAK41 PAFC 301523 WSWAER URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 623 AM AKST Mon Nov 30 2020 AKZ145-010430- /O.CON.PAFC.WS.W.0006.201201T0600Z-201202T2200Z/ Susitna Valley- Including the cities of Talkeetna, Willow, and Cantwell 623 AM AKST Mon Nov 30 2020 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM AKST WEDNESDAY ACROSS THE NORTHERN AND WESTERN SUSITNA VALLEY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 12 to 24 inches, with local amounts as high as 36 inches in the foothills of the Alaska Range. * WHERE...Northern and Western Susitna Valley. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 1 PM AKST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heaviest snowfall is expected north and west of Talkeetna, including the Parks highway north of Talkeetna on up to Cantwell. 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. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/afc
047 WWAK41 PAFC 301800 WSWAER URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 900 AM AKST Mon Nov 30 2020 AKZ145-010700- /O.CON.PAFC.WS.W.0006.201201T0600Z-201202T2200Z/ Susitna Valley- Including the cities of Talkeetna, Willow, and Cantwell 900 AM AKST Mon Nov 30 2020 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM AKST WEDNESDAY ACROSS THE NORTHERN AND WESTERN SUSITNA VALLEY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 12 to 24 inches, with local amounts as high as 36 inches in the foothills of the Alaska Range. * WHERE...Northern and Western Susitna Valley. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 1 PM AKST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heaviest snowfall is expected north and west of Talkeetna, including the Parks highway north of Talkeetna on up to Cantwell. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov. && $$ AKZ121-010600- /O.NEW.PAFC.WW.Y.0039.201130T2100Z-201201T0600Z/ Western Kenai Peninsula- Including the cities of Kenai, Soldotna, Homer, and Cooper Landing 900 AM AKST Mon Nov 30 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 PM AKST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph, strongest along the Inlet. * WHERE...Western Kenai Peninsula. * WHEN...From noon today to 9 PM AKST this evening. * IMPACTS...Snow and blowing snow will reduce visibility to as low as one half mile at times. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The worst conditions will be along Kachemak Bay and the Homer Bluff this afternoon, then spreading northward along the Sterling Highway corridor by this evening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/afc
749 WWAK41 PAFC 010056 WSWAER URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 356 PM AKST Mon Nov 30 2020 AKZ145-011430- /O.CON.PAFC.WS.W.0006.201201T0600Z-201202T2200Z/ Susitna Valley- Including the cities of Talkeetna, Willow, and Cantwell 356 PM AKST Mon Nov 30 2020 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM AKST WEDNESDAY ACROSS THE NORTHERN AND WESTERN SUSITNA VALLEY... * WHAT...Heavy snow and freezing rain expected. Total snow accumulations of 12 to 24 inches, with local amounts as high as 36 inches in the foothills of the Alaska Range. Ice accumulation of one to two tenths of an inch around Willow. * WHERE...Northern and Western Susitna Valley. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 1 PM AKST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heaviest snowfall is expected north and west of Talkeetna, including the Parks highway north of Talkeetna up to Cantwell. Portions of the southern Susitna Valley including the town of Willow are expected to see a period of freezing rain between 3 AM and 12 PM Tuesday with ice accumulations up to two tenths of an inch. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov. && $$ AKZ121-010600- /O.CON.PAFC.WW.Y.0039.000000T0000Z-201201T0600Z/ Western Kenai Peninsula- Including the cities of Kenai, Soldotna, Homer, and Cooper Landing 356 PM AKST Mon Nov 30 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM AKST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow occurring. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph, strongest along the Inlet. * WHERE...Western Kenai Peninsula. * WHEN...Through 9 PM AKST this evening. * IMPACTS...Snow and blowing snow occurring will reduce visibility to as low as one half mile at times. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The worst conditions are currently occurring around the Kachemak Bay and the Homer Bluff area. These hazardous weather conditions will continue spreading northward to the Sterling Highway corridor by this evening. After 9 pm, conditions will gradually begin to improve as the precipitation ends. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/afc
944 WWAK41 PAFC 010351 WSWAER URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 651 PM AKST Mon Nov 30 2020 AKZ145-011600- /O.CON.PAFC.WS.W.0006.201201T0600Z-201202T2200Z/ Susitna Valley- Including the cities of Talkeetna, Willow, and Cantwell 651 PM AKST Mon Nov 30 2020 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM AKST THIS EVENING UNTIL 1 PM AKST WEDNESDAY ACROSS THE NORTHERN AND WESTERN SUSITNA VALLEY... * WHAT...Heavy snow and freezing rain expected. Total snow accumulations of 12 to 24 inches, with local amounts as high as 36 inches in the foothills of the Alaska Range. Ice accumulation of one to two tenths of an inch around Willow. * WHERE...Northern and Western Susitna Valley. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 1 PM AKST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heaviest snowfall is expected north and west of Talkeetna, including the Parks highway north of Talkeetna up to Cantwell. Portions of the southern Susitna Valley including the town of Willow are expected to see a period of freezing rain between 3 AM and 12 PM Tuesday with ice accumulations up to two tenths of an inch. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov. && $$ AKZ125-010800- /O.EXB.PAFC.WW.Y.0039.000000T0000Z-201201T0800Z/ Western Prince William Sound- Including the cities of Whittier, Seward, Girdwood, and Moose Pass 651 PM AKST Mon Nov 30 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM AKST THIS EVENING FROM EASTERN TURNAGAIN ARM TO MOOSE PASS... * WHAT...Blowing snow occurring. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 70 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Turnagain Arm to Moose Pass. * WHEN...Until 11 PM AKST this evening. * IMPACTS...Snow and blowing snow occurring will reduce visibility to as low as one half mile at times. Localized visibilities down to one quarter of a mile are being reported from Whittier to Portage. The hazardous conditions will impact the evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Very strong southeast winds with gusts to 70 mph are also likely through Portage Valley. Warm air should continue to work from south to north through the evening allowing for precipitation to turn over to rain through the overnight hours. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov. && $$ AKZ121-010600- /O.CON.PAFC.WW.Y.0039.000000T0000Z-201201T0600Z/ Western Kenai Peninsula- Including the cities of Kenai, Soldotna, Homer, and Cooper Landing 651 PM AKST Mon Nov 30 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM AKST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow occurring. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph, strongest along the Inlet. * WHERE...Western Kenai Peninsula. * WHEN...Through 9 PM AKST this evening. * IMPACTS...Snow and blowing snow occurring will reduce visibility to as low as one half mile at times. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The worst conditions are currently occurring around the Kachemak Bay and the Homer Bluff area. These hazardous weather conditions will continue spreading northward to the Sterling Highway corridor by this evening. After 9 pm, conditions will gradually begin to improve as the precipitation ends. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/afc
808 WWAK41 PAFC 010603 WSWAER URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 903 PM AKST Mon Nov 30 2020 AKZ121-010715- /O.EXP.PAFC.WW.Y.0039.000000T0000Z-201201T0600Z/ Western Kenai Peninsula- Including the cities of Kenai, Soldotna, Homer, and Cooper Landing 903 PM AKST Mon Nov 30 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... Snow and blowing snow will continue to taper off through the evening. Temperatures have warmed enough to limit the potential for blowing snow. Additional accumulations of 1-2 inches of snow are possible through the overnight. $$ AKZ145-011500- /O.CON.PAFC.WS.W.0006.000000T0000Z-201202T2200Z/ Susitna Valley- Including the cities of Talkeetna, Willow, and Cantwell 903 PM AKST Mon Nov 30 2020 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM AKST WEDNESDAY ACROSS THE NORTHERN AND WESTERN SUSITNA VALLEY... * WHAT...Heavy snow and freezing rain expected. Total snow accumulations of 12 to 24 inches, with local amounts as high as 36 inches in the foothills of the Alaska Range. Ice accumulation of one to two tenths of an inch around Willow. * WHERE...Northern and Western Susitna Valley. * WHEN...Until 1 PM AKST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heaviest snowfall is expected north and west of Talkeetna, including the Parks highway north of Talkeetna up to Cantwell. Portions of the southern Susitna Valley including the town of Willow are expected to see a period of freezing rain between 3 AM and 12 PM Tuesday with ice accumulations up to two tenths of an inch. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov. && $$ AKZ125-010800- /O.CON.PAFC.WW.Y.0039.000000T0000Z-201201T0800Z/ Western Prince William Sound- Including the cities of Whittier, Seward, Girdwood, and Moose Pass 903 PM AKST Mon Nov 30 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM AKST THIS EVENING FROM EASTERN TURNAGAIN ARM TO MOOSE PASS... * WHAT...Blowing snow occurring. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 70 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Turnagain Arm to Moose Pass. * WHEN...Until 11 PM AKST this evening. * IMPACTS...Snow and blowing snow occurring will reduce visibility to as low as one half mile at times. Localized visibilities down to one quarter of a mile are being reported from Whittier to Portage. The hazardous conditions will impact the evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Very strong southeast winds with gusts to 70 mph are also likely through Portage Valley. Warm air should continue to work from south to north through the evening allowing for precipitation to turn over to rain through the overnight hours. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/afc
586 WWAK41 PAFC 010757 WSWAER URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 1057 PM AKST Mon Nov 30 2020 AKZ125-010900- /O.EXP.PAFC.WW.Y.0039.000000T0000Z-201201T0800Z/ Western Prince William Sound- Including the cities of Whittier, Seward, Girdwood, and Moose Pass 1057 PM AKST Mon Nov 30 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 11 PM AKST THIS EVENING... Occasionally heavy snow is ongoing in Whittier, but winds and snowfall rates along much of the Seward Highway are diminishing. Travel conditions will remain very difficult for the next several hours. $$ AKZ145-012100- /O.CON.PAFC.WS.W.0006.000000T0000Z-201202T2200Z/ Susitna Valley- Including the cities of Talkeetna, Willow, and Cantwell 1057 PM AKST Mon Nov 30 2020 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM AKST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow and freezing rain expected. Total snow accumulations of 12 to 24 inches, with local amounts as high as 36 inches in the foothills of the Alaska Range. Ice accumulation of one to two tenths of an inch around Willow. * WHERE...Northern and Western Susitna Valley. * WHEN...Until 1 PM AKST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heaviest snowfall is expected north and west of Talkeetna, including the Parks highway north of Talkeetna up to Cantwell. Portions of the southern Susitna Valley including the town of Willow are expected to see a period of freezing rain between 3 AM and Noon Tuesday with ice accumulations up to two tenths of an inch. 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. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/afc
022 WWAK41 PAFC 010942 WSWAER URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 1242 AM AKST Tue Dec 1 2020 AKZ145-012245- /O.CON.PAFC.WS.W.0006.000000T0000Z-201202T2200Z/ Susitna Valley- Including the cities of Talkeetna, Willow, and Cantwell 1242 AM AKST Tue Dec 1 2020 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM AKST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow and freezing rain expected. Total snow accumulations of 12 to 24 inches, with local amounts as high as 36 inches in the foothills of the Alaska Range. Ice accumulation of one to two tenths of an inch around Willow. * WHERE...Northern and Western Susitna Valley. * WHEN...Until 1 PM AKST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heaviest snowfall is expected north and west of Talkeetna, including the Parks highway north of Talkeetna up to Cantwell. Portions of the southern Susitna Valley including the town of Willow are expected to see a period of freezing rain between 3 AM and Noon Tuesday with ice accumulations up to two tenths of an inch. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov. && $$ AKZ101-012100- /O.NEW.PAFC.WW.Y.0040.201201T1200Z-201201T2100Z/ Anchorage- Including the cities of Anchorage, Eagle River, Indian, and Eklutna 1242 AM AKST Tue Dec 1 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST TODAY... * WHAT...Freezing rain expected. Total ice accumulations of up to three hundredths of an inch expected. * WHERE...Anchorage. * WHEN...Until noon AKST today. * IMPACTS...The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. Very slippery sidewalks, roads and bridges are possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Light freezing rain will develop this morning. By midday, temperatures warming above freezing will end the icing threat, though slick conditions may persist into the afternoon. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Prepare for possible power outages. For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/afc
800 WWAK41 PAFC 011325 WSWAER URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 425 AM AKST Tue Dec 1 2020 AKZ145-020200- /O.CON.PAFC.WS.W.0006.000000T0000Z-201202T2200Z/ Susitna Valley- Including the cities of Talkeetna, Willow, and Cantwell 425 AM AKST Tue Dec 1 2020 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM AKST WEDNESDAY ACROSS THE NORTHERN AND WESTERN SUSITNA VALLEY... * WHAT...Heavy snow and freezing rain expected. Additional snow accumulations of 12 to 24 inches expected, with the highest amounts in the foothills of the Alaska Range. Ice accumulation of one to two tenths of an inch around Willow expected. * WHERE...Northern and Western Susitna Valley. * WHEN...Until 1 PM AKST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning and evening commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heaviest snowfall is expected north and west of Talkeetna, including the Parks highway north of Talkeetna up to Cantwell. Portions of the southern Susitna Valley including the town of Willow are expected to see a period of freezing rain through Noon today with ice accumulations of one to two tenths of an inch expected. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov. $$ AKZ101-012100- /O.CON.PAFC.WW.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-201201T2100Z/ Anchorage- Including the cities of Anchorage, Eagle River, Indian, and Eklutna 425 AM AKST Tue Dec 1 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST TODAY... * WHAT...Light freezing rain or freezing drizzle expected. Total ice accumulations of up to two hundredths of an inch expected. * WHERE...Anchorage. * WHEN...Until noon AKST today. * IMPACTS...The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. Very slippery sidewalks, roads and bridges are possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Light freezing rain or freezing drizzle will develop at times this morning. By midday, temperatures warming above freezing will end the icing threat, though slick conditions may persist into the afternoon. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. Prepare for possible power outages. For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/afc
443 WWAK41 PAFC 011935 WSWAER URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 1035 AM AKST Tue Dec 1 2020 AKZ101-012045- /O.CAN.PAFC.WW.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-201201T2100Z/ Anchorage- Including the cities of Anchorage, Eagle River, Indian, and Eklutna 1035 AM AKST Tue Dec 1 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Freezing rain has ended in Anchorage. Temperatures have also risen above freezing across most of the city. $$ AKZ145-020845- /O.CON.PAFC.WS.W.0006.000000T0000Z-201202T2200Z/ Susitna Valley- Including the cities of Talkeetna, Willow, and Cantwell 1035 AM AKST Tue Dec 1 2020 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM AKST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow and freezing rain expected. Additional snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches expected, with the highest amounts in the foothills of the Alaska Range. Ice accumulation of one to two tenths of an inch around Willow expected. * WHERE...Northern and Western Susitna Valley. * WHEN...Until 1 PM AKST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning and evening commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heaviest snowfall is expected north and west of Talkeetna, including the Parks highway north of Talkeetna up to Cantwell. Portions of the southern Susitna Valley including the town of Willow are expected to see a period of freezing rain through Noon today with ice accumulations of one to two tenths of an inch expected. 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. $$ http://www.weather.gov/afc
157 WWAK41 PAFC 020101 WSWAER URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 401 PM AKST Tue Dec 1 2020 AKZ145-021430- /O.CAN.PAFC.WS.W.0006.000000T0000Z-201202T2200Z/ /O.NEW.PAFC.WW.Y.0041.201202T0101Z-201202T2200Z/ Susitna Valley- Including the cities of Talkeetna, Willow, and Cantwell 401 PM AKST Tue Dec 1 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM AKST WEDNESDAY FOR THE NORTHERN AND WESTERN SUSITNA VALLEY... ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Snow occurring. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches for storm total accumulations of 8 to 16 inches. * WHERE...Northern and western Susitna Valley...including the Parks Highway north of Talkeetna to Cantwell. * WHEN...Until 1 PM AKST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will continue to fall across the northern and western Susitna Valley through Wednesday afternoon, however amounts are no longer expected to meet Warning criteria. The highest additional snowfall amounts are expected across the foothills of the Alaska Range with the lesser amounts expected towards the Parks Highway. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/afc
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 Nov 29, 7:01 PM AKST, 9 hours 19 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Nov 29, 7:01 PM AKST, 9 hours 19 minutes before
Southcentral and Southwest Alaska Forecast Discussion...CORRECTED
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
701 PM AKST Sun Nov 29 2020
.ANALYSIS AND UPPER LEVELS...
The strongest weather feature on the map this afternoon is the low
that is south of the Aleutians. This strong low is located in the
forward-left exit region of a strong jet streak (around 185 KT at
250 mb) which is feeding the low. A weaker low east of Kodiak is
bringing some rain and snow showers to the Gulf region and
scattered snow showers inland in Southcentral Alaska. A very weak
upper level low near the Kuskokwim Valley is bringing enhanced
lift which is bringing some light snowfall to parts of southwest
mainland Alaska this afternoon as well.
&&
.MODEL DISCUSSION...
The models are in surprisingly good agreement to day, especially
considering the pattern and complexity of the lows. The main low
that bears watching is the one currently south of the Aleutian
Islands. The models all show the low elongating with two low
centers. The first low is the one that, while very consistent
with strength and track on the GFS and NAM, have different wind
directions over northern Cook Inlet on Tuesday. The expectation is
that the NAM direction, which turns winds to the southeast over
Anchorage and the Matanuska Valley is the correct one (the GFS
keeps northerly winds). The timing of the southeast winds in these
areas, and associated temperature and precipitation-type is the
main issue for the forecast.
&&
.AVIATION...
PANC...VFR conditions and light winds will persist through this
evening in spite of a passing snow shower or two. Wind shear will
develop Monday afternoon and increase into Monday evening.
&&
.SHORT TERM FORECAST SOUTHCENTRAL ALASKA (Days 1 and 2: Tonight
through Tuesday evening)...
An upper level low and its associated surface low are currently
located just southeast of the Kenai Peninsula this afternoon. This
low will continue moving slowly to the northeast towards Prince
William Sound by tonight where it will open up into a trough. Once
it opens up into a trough it will gain some momentum and continue
moving northeastward over the Copper River Basin and then across
the border into Canada. As the aforementioned low continues
moving northeast, expect widespread on and off rain and snow
showers across Prince William Sound including the Valdez and
Cordova areas through the overnight hours. Mountain areas around
the Sound will continue to experience southerly flow that will
upslope and squeeze out more moisture from the atmosphere
continuing through the remainder of the overnight hours. A piece
of energy that extends west from the center of the upper level low
has pushed a band of snow through the Anchorage Bowl and the
Kenai Peninsula this afternoon. This band was currently located
over the western part of the Kenai Peninsula and is expected to
dissipate as we head into the evening and overnight hours. Only
very minor accumulations of snow are expected from this.
Attention then turns to the next system currently located to the
south of the Central Aleutians. This system will continue moving
eastward heading into tonight. Kodiak will be one of the first
places to feel the impacts from this system as the front
associated with it pushes through beginning Monday morning.
Precipitation is expected to start as snow in Kodiak before
transitioning over to all rain as warmer air is brought in. Around
an inch of snow is possible before the change to all rain. Over
the Gulf waters the front will bring storm force winds which are
expected to begin across the southern waters Monday morning. The
front continues moving rapidly to the north to the Gulf Coast with
the storm force winds ending by Monday night. Main concerns with
this storm will be the warm air coming northward with it. This
will cause increasing snow levels as milder is drawn northward.
Heavy wet snow accompanied with warming temperatures and even some
rain will create hazardous conditions for the mountains
especially in Turnagain Pass and Moose Pass raising the concern
for avalanches. Snow levels are expected to rise to upwards of
2500 feet on Tuesday with the warm air.
A Winter Storm Watch has been issued this forecast package for the
Susitna Valley, especially for areas north and west of Talkeetna,
for the possibility of a 12-24 inch snowfall from Mon eve through
Tue eve. A deep southerly and moist flow is expected to push up
against the Alaska Range and create for a possible very snowy
situation. The Parks Highway especially through the Chulitna area
has the potential to become very hazardous due to the possible
heavy snow amounts anticipated. Stay tuned to see if this gets
upgraded to a Warning in subsequent updates. The Anchorage Bowl
and the western Kenai Peninsula are all expected to start as snow,
though, only light accumulations are possible. Milder air is
expected to work in from south to north late Monday night and
through the day on Tuesday to create a rain/snow mix across the
area. Some regions are anticipated to even change to all rain.
Downsloping is a concern for the Anchorage Bowl which may have the
warm temperatures occur but with relatively minimal
precipitation. As the front lifts northward, expect the Turnagain
Arm wind to develop with gusty winds for the Hillside and the Arm
beginning Monday morning and continuing through the day Tuesday.
The Matanuska Valley wind and the Knik River Valley wind are also
expected to ramp up as this system moves through resulting in
temperatures spiking into the 40s for Palmer over to Wasilla.
Temperatures across Anchorage will also warm into the upper 30s to
near 40 when the Turnagain Arm makes it into town. Warming
temperatures even without any rain will make travel hazardous as
warm temperatures combined with frozen ground and melting snow
could make road conditions slick for the Tuesday morning commute.
Stay tuned for the latest forecast updates.
&&
.SHORT TERM FORECAST SOUTHWEST ALASKA (Days 1 through 2: Sunday
afternoon through Tuesday)...
Cold through tonight with mostly cloudy conditions as weak high
pressure briefly moves across the area. The next low pressure
system moves along the AKPEN on Monday this will bring
precipitation mainly in the form of snow to Southwest Alaska, a
rain/snow mix is likely along coastal areas along the AKPEN Monday
afternoon. As the low tracks north Monday afternoon a deformation
snow band is expected to set up across parts of Bristol Bay Monday
night and early Tuesday morning mainly from Dillingham and
northward with 6 to 11 inches of snow expected. Additionally,
winds will be gusty from the north at 25 to 35 mph. A winter
weather advisory has been issued for snow and blowing snow
for tomorrow afternoon through Tuesday for portions of Bristol
Bay and the lower Kuskokwim Delta. There is still uncertainty on
the exact track of the low with the GFS farthest west while NAM
and Canadian are somewhere in the middle. I blended GFS/NAM and
Canadian for QPF and used GFS Ptype however I did a few manual
edits to get mix around King Salmon and along coast of AKPEN.
However, it looks unlikely that the Kuskokwim Delta will get
enough snow for an advisory as most models keep bulk of
precipitation east of Bethel. As the main upper level shortwave
moves north by Tuesday morning most of the heavy snow will end,
however lingering light snow will continue along a slow moving
frontal boundary moving east across Bristol Bay towards the
Alaskan Range on Tuesday.
&&
.SHORT TERM FORECAST BERING SEA/ALEUTIANS (Days 1 through 2: Sunday
afternoon through Tuesday)...
A low pressure system south of the central Aleutians is producing
near storm force winds of 45 to 50 knots as this system tracks
east tonight snow and strong winds are expected along some of the
Aleutians with light snow accumulations, but with temperatures
near or slightly above freezing only an inch or two is expected
in most populated areas. Do not expect to meet criteria for
blowing snow advisory for eastern Aleutians tonight. Late Monday
into Tuesday cold northerly flow will set up with snow showers
likely with only minor accumulations and winds in the 20 to 30
knot range. Tuesday a weak low will move near Attu Island bringing
some light rain to the western Aleutians but no impactful weather
from this low.
&&
.MARINE (Days 3 through 5 - Wednesday through Friday)...The period
commences with the last vestiges of a decaying low over the
Northern Gulf of AK while a new low moves from the North Pacific
towards the Aleutians. First in the Gulf, winds will finally
subside below gale-force as we head through the day Wed into Thu.
The rest of the week will feature primarily cold air advection
westerly flow with a strong low east of our area over SE Alaska.
Bering...The pattern will continue to feature rapid and dynamic
cyclogenesis. On Wednesday, broad northerly flow over the Eastern
Bering will yield to a new system developing south of Dutch Harbor
Wed night into Thu. There is high confidence in at least gale-
force winds with this low, however, storm-force winds cannot be
ruled out. This low will lift north into the Central Bering by
late Thu. A new low will then take its place on Fri. There is
solid model agreement and moderate confidence in the pattern until
the Fri system. At that point, it looks like at least gales will
once again be possible, but the exact strength and location by Fri
night is quite uncertain.
&&
.LONG TERM FORECAST (Days 3 through 7)...
Going into the second half of this week, guidance indicates a
pattern shift is ahead. Aloft, strong southerly flow pushes off
to the east and exits Southcentral AK. In Southwest AK and the
Bering/Aleutians, there are indications that shortwave ridging
will move in behind the exit of the longwave trough. Moving into
the weekend, model guidance shows this ridging moves over
Southcentral and phases with a longwave high pressure ridge
extending up the West Coast from high pressure in the Western US.
Low pressure then returns the the Western Bering.
On the surface, high pressure exists over Mainland AK while a
series of lows moves north through the Eastern Gulf of Alaska and
into the Southcentral Coast, keeping trough along the coast. Low
pressure also exists in the Bering. It should be noted that there
is considerable spread in the models both aloft in the general
pattern and at the surface with specific features. Especially with
specific low pressure systems, there is too much disagreement to
be able to discern what will happen in the long term. When it
comes to the pattern, there is disagreement in what will happen,
but guidance is at least indicating the pattern setup mentioned in
the previous paragraph. Therefore, we can have some confidence in
a pattern shift ahead, but there is too much uncertainty to
identify specific features.
&&
.AFC WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
PUBLIC...Winter Storm Watch 145. Winter Weather Advisory 161 152.
MARINE...Heavy Freezing Spray Warning 180 181.
Storm Warning 119 120 131 132 351 352 174 176 177
Gale Warning 125 128 130 136-141 413 414
150-172 173 175 178 179 180 181.
FIRE WEATHER...NONE.
&&
SYNOPSIS AND MODEL DISCUSSION...EZ
SOUTHCENTRAL ALASKA...MV
SOUTHWEST ALASKA/BERING SEA/ALEUTIANS...RC
MARINE/LONG TERM...BBThe office that day
Everything else NWS Anchorage, AK issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 29, 3:51 PM AKST | Gale Warning | AFC | 48 hr | |
| Nov 29, 3:52 PM AKST | Storm Warning | AFC | 23 hr | |
| Nov 29, 3:53 PM AKST | Gale Warning | AFC | 36 hr | |
| Nov 29, 3:53 PM AKST | Small Craft Advisory | AFC | 12 hr | |
| Nov 29, 3:53 PM AKST | Storm Warning | AFC | 36 hr | |
| Nov 29, 3:59 PM AKST | Winter Storm Watch | AFC | 12 hr | |
| Nov 29, 4:02 PM AKST | Winter Weather Advisory | AFC | 48 hr | |
| Nov 29, 6:36 PM AKST | Areal Flood Advisory | AFC | 70 hr | |
| Nov 30, 3:22 AM AKST | Gale Warning | AFC | 25 hr | |
| Nov 30, 3:22 AM AKST | Small Craft Advisory | AFC | 8 days | |
| Nov 30, 3:22 AM AKST | Heavy Freezing Spray Warning | AFC | 25 hr | |
| Nov 30, 9:00 AM AKST | Winter Weather Advisory | AFC | 14 hr |
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