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Blizzard Warning 6, NWS Fairbanks, AK

March 11, 2020

NWS Fairbanks, AK issued this blizzard warning at Mar 11, 2020, 3:25 PM AKDT. It took effect at Mar 12, 2020, 6:00 AM AKDT. It was in force for 71 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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The facts

Issued
Mar 11, 2020, 3:25 PM AKDT (23:25 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 12, 2020, 6:00 AM AKDT
Expired
Mar 15, 2020, 4:51 AM AKDT
In force
71 hr
Issued by
NWS Fairbanks, AK

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187 
WWAK41 PAFG 112325
WSWNSB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
325 PM AKDT Wed Mar 11 2020

AKZ201-121500-
/O.UPG.PAFG.WS.A.0004.200312T1800Z-200314T2100Z/
/O.NEW.PAFG.BZ.W.0006.200312T1800Z-200314T1500Z/
Western Arctic Coast-
Including Wainwright, Atqasuk, Point Lay, and Cape Lisburne
325 PM AKDT Wed Mar 11 2020

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THURSDAY TO 7 AM AKDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Travel will be very
  difficult to impossible. Damage to power lines is possible.
  Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches, with localized 
  amounts up to 11 inches, are expected. Heaviest snow 
  accumulations west of Point Lay.

* WHERE...Western Arctic Coast.

* WHEN...10 AM Thursday to 7 AM Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 70 mph will 
  cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant 
  drifting of the snow is likely.

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 extremely difficult. 

$$

AKZ205-121500-
/O.UPG.PAFG.WS.A.0004.200312T1800Z-200314T1500Z/
/O.NEW.PAFG.BZ.W.0006.200312T1500Z-200314T1500Z/
Northwestern Brooks Range-
Including Singiluk and Umiat
325 PM AKDT Wed Mar 11 2020

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THURSDAY TO 7 AM AKDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Travel will be very
  difficult to impossible. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 
  inches, with localized amounts up to 12 inches, are expected. 

* WHERE...Northwestern Brooks Range.

* WHEN...7 AM Thursday to 7 AM Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 60 mph will 
  cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant 
  drifting of the snow is likely.

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 extremely difficult. 

$$

AKZ202-121500-
/O.UPG.PAFG.WS.A.0004.200313T0600Z-200314T2100Z/
/O.NEW.PAFG.BZ.W.0006.200312T2300Z-200314T1500Z/
Northern Arctic Coast-
Including Utqiagvik, Alaktak, Pitt Point, and Nulavik
325 PM AKDT Wed Mar 11 2020

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THURSDAY TO 7 AM AKDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Travel will be very
  difficult to impossible. Damage to power lines is possible.
  Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches are expected.

* WHERE...Northern Arctic Coast.

* WHEN...3 PM Thursday to 7 AM Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 55 mph will 
  cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant 
  drifting of the snow is likely.

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 extremely difficult.

$$

AKZ203-121500-
/O.UPG.PAFG.WS.A.0004.200313T0600Z-200314T2100Z/
/O.NEW.PAFG.BZ.W.0006.200313T0000Z-200315T0000Z/
Central Beaufort Sea Coast-
Including Nuiqsut, Prudhoe Bay, Alpine, Deadhorse, and Kuparuk
325 PM AKDT Wed Mar 11 2020

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THURSDAY TO 4 PM AKDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Travel will be very
  difficult to impossible. Damage to power lines is possible.
  Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches are expected.

* WHERE...Central Beaufort Sea Coast.

* WHEN...4 PM Thursday to 4 PM Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 60 mph will 
  cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant 
  drifting of the snow is likely.

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 extremely difficult.

$$

AKZ206-121500-
/O.UPG.PAFG.WS.A.0004.200313T0600Z-200314T2100Z/
/O.NEW.PAFG.BZ.W.0006.200312T2100Z-200314T1500Z/
Northeastern Brooks Range-
Including Anaktuvuk Pass, Atigun Pass, Galbraith Lake, Sagwon, 
and Franklin Bluffs
325 PM AKDT Wed Mar 11 2020

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THURSDAY TO 7 AM AKDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Travel will be very
  difficult to impossible. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 
  inches, are expected.

* WHERE...Northeastern Brooks Range.

* WHEN...1 PM Thursday to 7 AM Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 50 mph will 
  cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant 
  drifting of the snow is likely.

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 extremely difficult. The latest road
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

AKZ204-121500-
/O.NEW.PAFG.WS.A.0006.200313T0600Z-200315T0000Z/
Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast-
Including Kaktovik and Flaxman Island
325 PM AKDT Wed Mar 11 2020

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH
SATURDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Travel could be very 
  difficult to impossible. Damage to power lines is possible. 
  Total snow accumulations of up to two inches are possible.

* WHERE...Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast.

* WHEN...From Thursday evening through Saturday afternoon.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 55 mph could 
  cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant 
  drifting of the snow is also possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Watch for blizzard conditions means there is a
potential for falling and/or blowing snow with strong winds and
extremely poor visibilities. This can lead to whiteout conditions
and make travel very difficult.

$$
10 follow-up statements
757 
WWAK41 PAFG 120243
WSWNSB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
643 PM AKDT Wed Mar 11 2020

AKZ201-121600-
/O.EXT.PAFG.BZ.W.0006.200312T1400Z-200314T1500Z/
Western Arctic Coast-
Including Wainwright, Atqasuk, Point Lay, and Cape Lisburne
643 PM AKDT Wed Mar 11 2020

...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THURSDAY TO 7 AM AKDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions and high winds expected. Travel will
  be very difficult to impossible. Total snow accumulations of 3
  to 5 inches, are expected. Winds gusting 65 to 85 mph are
  expected, with the strongest winds from Point Lay west. 

* WHERE...Western Arctic Coast.

* WHEN...6 AM Thursday to 7 AM Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting 65 to 85 mph will cause
  whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant drifting of the
  snow is likely. Damage to power lines is possible. Roofs and
  buildings could be damaged by high winds.

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 extremely difficult. 

$$

AKZ202-121600-
/O.EXT.PAFG.BZ.W.0006.200312T2000Z-200314T1500Z/
Northern Arctic Coast-
Including Utqiagvik, Alaktak, Pitt Point, and Nulavik
643 PM AKDT Wed Mar 11 2020

...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM NOON THURSDAY TO 7 AM AKDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions and strong winds expected. Travel
  will be very difficult to impossible. Damage to power lines is
  possible. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches are
  expected. Winds gusting 55 mph are expected.  

* WHERE...Northern Arctic Coast.

* WHEN...Noon Thursday to 7 AM Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 55 mph will 
  cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant 
  drifting of the snow is likely.

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 extremely difficult. 

$$

AKZ203-121600-
/O.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0006.200313T0000Z-200315T0000Z/
Central Beaufort Sea Coast-
Including Nuiqsut, Prudhoe Bay, Alpine, Deadhorse, and Kuparuk
643 PM AKDT Wed Mar 11 2020

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THURSDAY TO 4 PM
AKDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions and high winds expected. Travel will
  be very difficult to impossible. Damage to power lines is 
  possible. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches are 
  expected. Winds gusting 55 mph are expected. 

* WHERE...Central Beaufort Sea Coast.

* WHEN...4 PM Thursday to 4 PM Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting to 55 mph will cause 
  whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant drifting of the
  snow is likely.

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 extremely difficult. The latest road
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

AKZ205-121600-
/O.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0006.200312T1500Z-200314T1500Z/
Northwestern Brooks Range-
Including Singiluk and Umiat
643 PM AKDT Wed Mar 11 2020

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THURSDAY TO 7 AM
AKDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions and strong winds expected. Travel 
  will be very difficult to impossible. Total snow accumulations 
  of 2 to 4 inches, with localized amounts up to 12 inches, are 
  expected. Winds gusting 60 mph are expected. 

* WHERE...Northwestern Brooks Range.

* WHEN...7 AM Thursday to 7 AM Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 60 mph will 
  cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant 
  drifting of the snow is likely.

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 extremely difficult. 

$$

AKZ206-121600-
/O.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0006.200312T2100Z-200314T1500Z/
Northeastern Brooks Range-
Including Anaktuvuk Pass, Atigun Pass, Galbraith Lake, Sagwon, 
and Franklin Bluffs
643 PM AKDT Wed Mar 11 2020

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THURSDAY TO 7 AM
AKDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions and high winds expected. Travel will
  be very difficult to impossible. Total snow accumulations of 2 
  to 4 inches, are expected. Winds gusting 50 mph are expected. 

* WHERE...Northeastern Brooks Range.

* WHEN...1 PM Thursday to 7 AM Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 50 mph will 
  cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant 
  drifting of the snow is likely.

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 extremely difficult. The latest road
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

AKZ204-121600-
/O.CON.PAFG.WS.A.0006.200313T0600Z-200315T0000Z/
Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast-
Including Kaktovik and Flaxman Island
643 PM AKDT Wed Mar 11 2020

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING
THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Travel could be very 
  difficult to impossible. Damage to power lines is possible. 
  Total snow accumulations of up to two inches are possible.

* WHERE...Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast.

* WHEN...From Thursday evening through Saturday afternoon.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 55 mph could 
  cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant 
  drifting of the snow is also possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Watch for blizzard conditions means there is a
potential for falling and/or blowing snow with strong winds and
extremely poor visibilities. This can lead to whiteout conditions
and make travel very difficult.

$$
371 
WWAK41 PAFG 121226
WSWNSB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
426 AM AKDT Thu Mar 12 2020

AKZ204-130200-
/O.UPG.PAFG.WS.A.0006.200313T0600Z-200315T0000Z/
/O.EXB.PAFG.BZ.W.0006.200313T0800Z-200315T0200Z/
Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast-
Including Kaktovik and Flaxman Island
426 AM AKDT Thu Mar 12 2020

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 PM AKDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions and high winds expected. Travel 
  will be very difficult to impossible. Total snow accumulations 
  of 2 to 4 inches, are expected. Winds gusting to 50 mph are 
  expected.

* WHERE...Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast.

* WHEN...Midnight to 6 PM Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 55 mph will cause
  whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant drifting of 
  the snow is likely.

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 extremely difficult. The latest road
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

AKZ201-130200-
/O.EXT.PAFG.BZ.W.0006.200312T1400Z-200314T1400Z/
Western Arctic Coast-
Including Wainwright, Atqasuk, Point Lay, and Cape Lisburne
426 AM AKDT Thu Mar 12 2020

...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions and high winds expected. Travel will
  be very difficult to impossible. Total snow accumulations of 3
  to 5 inches, with localized amounts up to 12 inches near Cape 
  Lisburne are expected. Winds gusting 65 to 85 mph are expected, 
  with the strongest winds from Point Lay west.

* WHERE...Western Arctic Coast.

* WHEN...6 AM today to 6 AM Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting 65 to 85 mph will cause 
  whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant drifting of 
  the snow is likely. Damage to power lines is possible. Roofs 
  and buildings could be damaged by high winds.

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 extremely difficult. The latest road
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

AKZ202-130200-
/O.EXT.PAFG.BZ.W.0006.200312T2000Z-200314T1400Z/
Northern Arctic Coast-
Including Utqiagvik, Alaktak, Pitt Point, and Nulavik
426 AM AKDT Thu Mar 12 2020

...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 AM AKDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions and strong winds expected. Travel
  will be very difficult to impossible. Damage to power lines is
  possible. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches are 
  expected. Winds gusting 55 mph are expected.

* WHERE...Northern Arctic Coast.

* WHEN...Noon today to 6 AM Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 55 mph will 
  cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant 
  drifting of the snow is likely.

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 extremely difficult. The latest road
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

AKZ203-130200-
/O.EXT.PAFG.BZ.W.0006.200313T0200Z-200314T2000Z/
Central Beaufort Sea Coast-
Including Nuiqsut, Prudhoe Bay, Alpine, Deadhorse, and Kuparuk
426 AM AKDT Thu Mar 12 2020

...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON
AKDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions and high winds expected. Travel 
  will be very difficult to impossible. Damage to power lines is 
  possible. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches are 
  expected. Winds gusting 55 mph are expected.

* WHERE...Central Beaufort Sea Coast.

* WHEN...6 PM today to noon Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting to 55 mph will cause 
  whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant drifting of 
  the snow is likely.

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 extremely difficult. The latest road
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

AKZ205-130200-
/O.EXT.PAFG.BZ.W.0006.200312T1400Z-200314T0200Z/
Northwestern Brooks Range-
Including Singiluk and Umiat
426 AM AKDT Thu Mar 12 2020

...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions and strong winds expected. Travel
  will be very difficult to impossible. Total snow accumulations
  of 2 to 4 inches are expected. Winds gusting to 60 mph are 
  expected.

* WHERE...Northwestern Brooks Range.

* WHEN...6 AM today to 6 PM Friday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 60 mph will cause
  whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant drifting of 
  the snow is likely.

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 extremely difficult. The latest road
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

AKZ206-130200-
/O.EXT.PAFG.BZ.W.0006.200312T2000Z-200314T1400Z/
Northeastern Brooks Range-
Including Anaktuvuk Pass, Atigun Pass, Galbraith Lake, Sagwon, 
and Franklin Bluffs
426 AM AKDT Thu Mar 12 2020

...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 AM AKDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions and high winds expected. Travel will
  be very difficult to impossible. Total snow accumulations of 2
  to 5 inches, with localized amounts up to 12 inches east of the
  Dalton Highway, are expected. Winds gusting 50 mph are 
  expected.

* WHERE...Northeastern Brooks Range.

* WHEN...Noon today to 6 AM Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 50 mph will 
  cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant 
  drifting of the snow is likely.

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 extremely difficult. The latest road
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$
851 
WWAK41 PAFG 122315
WSWNSB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
315 PM AKDT Thu Mar 12 2020

AKZ201-131400-
/O.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0006.000000T0000Z-200314T1400Z/
Western Arctic Coast-
Including Wainwright, Atqasuk, Point Lay, and Cape Lisburne
315 PM AKDT Thu Mar 12 2020

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions occurring. Travel will be very
  difficult to impossible. Damage to power lines is possible.
  Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches, with localized
  amounts up to 7 inches near Cape Lisburne, are expected. Winds 
  gusting 65 to 85 mph are expected, with the strongest winds from
  Point Lay west.

* WHERE...Western Arctic Coast.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 85 mph will cause
  whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant drifting of 
  the snow is likely.

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 extremely difficult. 

$$

AKZ202-131400-
/O.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0006.000000T0000Z-200314T1400Z/
Northern Arctic Coast-
Including Utqiagvik, Alaktak, Pitt Point, and Nulavik
315 PM AKDT Thu Mar 12 2020

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions occurring. Travel will be very
  difficult to impossible. Damage to power lines is possible.
  Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches are expected.
  Winds gusting 55 mph are expected.

* WHERE...Northern Arctic Coast.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 55 mph will cause
  whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant drifting of 
  the snow is likely.

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 extremely difficult. 

$$

AKZ203-131400-
/O.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0006.200313T0200Z-200314T2000Z/
Central Beaufort Sea Coast-
Including Nuiqsut, Prudhoe Bay, Alpine, Deadhorse, and Kuparuk
315 PM AKDT Thu Mar 12 2020

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
NOON AKDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Travel will be very
  difficult to impossible. Damage to power lines is possible.
  Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches are expected. Winds
  gusting 55 mph are expected.

* WHERE...Central Beaufort Sea Coast.

* WHEN...6 PM today to noon Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 55 mph will cause
  whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant drifting of 
  the snow is likely.

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 extremely difficult. The latest road
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

AKZ205-131400-
/O.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0006.000000T0000Z-200314T0200Z/
Northwestern Brooks Range-
Including Singiluk and Umiat
315 PM AKDT Thu Mar 12 2020

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions occurring. Travel will be very 
  difficult to impossible. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 
  inches are expected. Winds gusting to 60 mph are expected.

* WHERE...Northwestern Brooks Range.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM Friday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 60 mph will cause
  whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant drifting of 
  the snow is likely.

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 extremely difficult. 

$$

AKZ204-131400-
/O.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0006.200313T0800Z-200315T0200Z/
Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast-
Including Kaktovik and Flaxman Island
315 PM AKDT Thu Mar 12 2020

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
6 PM AKDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Travel will be very
  difficult to impossible. Damage to power lines is possible.
  Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches are expected. Winds
  gusting to 50 mph are expected.

* WHERE...Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast.

* WHEN...Midnight to 6 PM Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 55 mph will cause
  whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant drifting of 
  the snow is likely.

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 extremely difficult. 

$$

AKZ206-131400-
/O.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0006.000000T0000Z-200314T1400Z/
Northeastern Brooks Range-
Including Anaktuvuk Pass, Atigun Pass, Galbraith Lake, Sagwon, 
and Franklin Bluffs
315 PM AKDT Thu Mar 12 2020

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions occurring. Travel will be very
  difficult to impossible. Damage to power lines is possible.
  Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches, with localized 
  amounts up to 7 inches east of the Dalton Highway, are expected.

* WHERE...Northeastern Brooks Range.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 60 mph will 
  cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant 
  drifting of the snow is likely.

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 extremely difficult. The latest road
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$
139 
WWAK41 PAFG 131227
WSWNSB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
427 AM AKDT Fri Mar 13 2020

AKZ201-140200-
/O.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0006.000000T0000Z-200314T1400Z/
Western Arctic Coast-
Including Wainwright, Atqasuk, Point Lay, and Cape Lisburne
427 AM AKDT Fri Mar 13 2020

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions occurring. Travel will be very
  difficult to impossible. Damage to power lines is possible.
  Additional snow accumulation of around an inch, with localized
  amounts up to 4 inches near Cape Lisburne, is expected. Winds 
  gusting up to 80 mph are expected, with the strongest winds from
  Point Lay west.

* WHERE...Western Arctic Coast.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 80 mph will cause
  whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant drifting of the
  snow is likely. Winds will begin to slowly decrease 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 extremely difficult. The latest road
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

AKZ202-140200-
/O.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0006.000000T0000Z-200314T1400Z/
Northern Arctic Coast-
Including Utqiagvik, Alaktak, Pitt Point, and Nulavik
427 AM AKDT Fri Mar 13 2020

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions occurring. Travel will be very
  difficult to impossible. Damage to power lines is possible.
  Additional snow accumulation of around an inch is expected.
  Winds gusting 60 mph are expected.

* WHERE...Northern Arctic Coast.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 60 mph will cause
  whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant drifting of 
  the snow is likely. Winds will begin to slowly decrease 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 extremely difficult. The latest road
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

AKZ203-140200-
/O.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0006.000000T0000Z-200314T2000Z/
Central Beaufort Sea Coast-
Including Nuiqsut, Prudhoe Bay, Alpine, Deadhorse, and Kuparuk
427 AM AKDT Fri Mar 13 2020

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Travel will be very
  difficult to impossible. Damage to power lines is possible.
  Additional snow accumulation of up to 2 inches is expected.
  Winds gusting 60 mph are expected.

* WHERE...Central Beaufort Sea Coast.

* WHEN...6 PM today to noon Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 60 mph will cause
  whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant drifting of the
  snow is likely. Winds will begin to slowly decrease this evening.

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 extremely difficult. The latest road
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

AKZ204-140200-
/O.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0006.000000T0000Z-200315T0200Z/
Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast-
Including Kaktovik and Flaxman Island
427 AM AKDT Fri Mar 13 2020

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Travel will be very
  difficult to impossible. Damage to power lines is possible.
  Additional snow accumulation of up to 2 inches is expected.
  Winds gusting to 60 mph are expected.

* WHERE...Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast.

* WHEN...Midnight to 6 PM Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 60 mph will cause
  whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant drifting of the
  snow is likely. Winds will begin to slowly decrease late this
  evening then strengthen again Saturday.

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 extremely difficult. The latest road
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

AKZ205-140200-
/O.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0006.000000T0000Z-200314T0200Z/
Northwestern Brooks Range-
Including Singiluk and Umiat
427 AM AKDT Fri Mar 13 2020

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions occurring. Travel will be very
  difficult to impossible. Additional snow accumulation of around
  an inch expected. Winds gusting to 50 mph are expected.

* WHERE...Northwestern Brooks Range.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM Friday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 50 mph will cause
  whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant drifting of 
  the snow is likely.

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 extremely difficult. The latest road
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

AKZ206-140200-
/O.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0006.000000T0000Z-200314T1400Z/
Northeastern Brooks Range-
Including Anaktuvuk Pass, Atigun Pass, Galbraith Lake, Sagwon, 
and Franklin Bluffs
427 AM AKDT Fri Mar 13 2020

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions occurring. Travel will be very
  difficult to impossible. Damage to power lines is possible.
  Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 2 inches, with localized 
  amounts up to 5 inches east of the Dalton Highway, are expected.

* WHERE...Northeastern Brooks Range.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 50 mph will cause
  whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant drifting of 
  the snow is likely.

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 extremely difficult. The latest road
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$
813 
WWAK41 PAFG 132305
WSWNSB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
305 PM AKDT Fri Mar 13 2020


AKZ205-141400-
/O.EXT.PAFG.BZ.W.0006.000000T0000Z-200314T1400Z/
Northwestern Brooks Range-
Including Singiluk and Umiat
305 PM AKDT Fri Mar 13 2020

...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions occurring. Travel will be very
  difficult to impossible. Additional snow accumulations of up to
  two inches are expected.

* WHERE...Northwestern Brooks Range.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 50 mph will 
  cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant 
  drifting of the snow is likely.

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 extremely difficult. The latest road
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

AKZ201-141400-
/O.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0006.000000T0000Z-200314T1400Z/
Western Arctic Coast-
Including Wainwright, Atqasuk, Point Lay, and Cape Lisburne
305 PM AKDT Fri Mar 13 2020

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions occurring. Travel will be very
  difficult to impossible. Damage to power lines is possible.
  Additional snow accumulation of an inch or less is expected.
  Winds gusting up to 70 mph are expected this evening, with the
  strongest winds from Point Lay west.

* WHERE...Western Arctic Coast.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 70 mph will 
  cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant 
  drifting of the snow is likely. Winds will decrease tonight.

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 extremely difficult. The latest road
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

AKZ202-141400-
/O.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0006.000000T0000Z-200314T1400Z/
Northern Arctic Coast-
Including Utqiagvik, Alaktak, Pitt Point, and Nulavik
305 PM AKDT Fri Mar 13 2020

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions occurring. Travel will be very
  difficult to impossible. Damage to power lines is possible.
  Additional snow accumulation of less than an inch is expected.
  Winds gusting to 55 mph are expected.

* WHERE...Northern Arctic Coast.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 55 mph will 
  cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant 
  drifting of the snow is likely.

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 extremely difficult. The latest road
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

AKZ203-141400-
/O.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0006.000000T0000Z-200314T2000Z/
Central Beaufort Sea Coast-
Including Nuiqsut, Prudhoe Bay, Alpine, Deadhorse, and Kuparuk
305 PM AKDT Fri Mar 13 2020

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions occurring. Travel will be very
  difficult to impossible. Damage to power lines is possible.
  Additional snow accumulations of less than an inch is expected.
  Winds gusting to 60 mph are expected this evening.

* WHERE...Central Beaufort Sea Coast.

* WHEN...Until noon Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 60 mph will cause
  whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant drifting of 
  the snow is likely. Winds will slowly decrease tonight.

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 extremely difficult. The latest road
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

AKZ204-141400-
/O.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0006.000000T0000Z-200315T0200Z/
Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast-
Including Kaktovik and Flaxman Island
305 PM AKDT Fri Mar 13 2020

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions occurring. Travel will be very 
  difficult to impossible. Damage to power lines is possible.

* WHERE...Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 70 mph will cause
  whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant drifting of the
  snow is likely. Winds will slowly decrease tonight, then
  increase again Saturday.

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 extremely difficult. The latest road
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

AKZ206-141400-
/O.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0006.000000T0000Z-200314T1400Z/
Northeastern Brooks Range-
Including Anaktuvuk Pass, Atigun Pass, Galbraith Lake, Sagwon, 
and Franklin Bluffs
305 PM AKDT Fri Mar 13 2020

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions occurring. Travel will be very 
  difficult to impossible. Damage to power lines is possible. 
  Additional snow accumulations of up to two inches are expected.

* WHERE...Northeastern Brooks Range.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 55 mph will 
  cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant 
  drifting of the snow is likely.

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 extremely difficult. The latest road
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$
419 
WWAK41 PAFG 141316
WSWNSB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
516 AM AKDT Sat Mar 14 2020

AKZ201-142000-
/O.EXT.PAFG.BZ.W.0006.000000T0000Z-200314T2000Z/
Western Arctic Coast-
Including Wainwright, Atqasuk, Point Lay, and Cape Lisburne
516 AM AKDT Sat Mar 14 2020

...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKDT TODAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions occurring. Travel will be very
  difficult to impossible. Additional snow accumulation of an 
  inch or less is expected. Winds gusting to 45 mph are occuring.

* WHERE...Western Arctic Coast.

* WHEN...Until noon today.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds and blowing snow will decrease late
  this morning. 

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 extremely difficult. 

$$

AKZ202-150000-
/O.EXT.PAFG.BZ.W.0006.000000T0000Z-200315T0000Z/
Northern Arctic Coast-
Including Utqiagvik, Alaktak, Pitt Point, and Nulavik
516 AM AKDT Sat Mar 14 2020

...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM AKDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions occurring. Travel will be very
  difficult to impossible. Additional snow accumulation of less
  than an inch is expected. Winds gusting to 40 mph are expected.

* WHERE...Northern Arctic Coast.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM today.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds and blowing snow will decrease late 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 extremely difficult. 

$$

AKZ203-150200-
/O.EXT.PAFG.BZ.W.0006.000000T0000Z-200315T0200Z/
Central Beaufort Sea Coast-
Including Nuiqsut, Prudhoe Bay, Alpine, Deadhorse, and Kuparuk
516 AM AKDT Sat Mar 14 2020

...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Travel will be very
  difficult to impossible. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 2
  inches is expected. Winds gusting to 50 mph are expected.

* WHERE...Central Beaufort Sea Coast.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM today.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds and blowing snow will increase late 
  this morning with a return of blizzard conditions. Winds gusting
  to 50 mph from late this morning through this afternoon will 
  cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant drifting 
  of the snow is likely. Winds will slowly decrease tonight.

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 extremely difficult. The latest road
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

AKZ204-150430-
/O.EXT.PAFG.BZ.W.0006.000000T0000Z-200315T1400Z/
Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast-
Including Kaktovik and Flaxman Island
516 AM AKDT Sat Mar 14 2020

...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Travel will be very
  difficult to impossible. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 2
  inches is expected. Winds gusting to 60 mph are expected.

* WHERE...Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM Sunday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds and blowing snow will increase late 
  this morning with a return of blizzard conditions. Winds gusting
  to 60 mph from late this morning through this afternoon will 
  cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant drifting 
  of the snow is likely. Winds will decrease Sunday morning. 

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 extremely difficult. 

$$

AKZ205-150000-
/O.EXT.PAFG.BZ.W.0006.000000T0000Z-200315T0000Z/
Northwestern Brooks Range-
Including Singiluk and Umiat
516 AM AKDT Sat Mar 14 2020

...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM AKDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions occurring. Travel will be very 
  difficult to impossible. Additional snow accumulations of up 
  to two inches are expected.

* WHERE...Northwestern Brooks Range.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM today.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting to 50 mph will cause 
  whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant drifting of the
  snow is likely. Winds and blowing snow will decrease late 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 extremely difficult. 

$$

AKZ206-150000-
/O.EXT.PAFG.BZ.W.0006.000000T0000Z-200315T0000Z/
Northeastern Brooks Range-
Including Anaktuvuk Pass, Atigun Pass, Galbraith Lake, Sagwon, 
and Franklin Bluffs
516 AM AKDT Sat Mar 14 2020

...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM AKDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions occurring. Travel will be very
  difficult to impossible. Additional snow accumulations of up to
  two inches are expected. South winds gusting to 40 mph.  

* WHERE...Northeastern Brooks Range.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM today.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting to 50 mph will cause 
  whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant drifting of the
  snow is likely. Winds and blowing snow will decrease late 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 extremely difficult. The latest road
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$
850 
WWAK41 PAFG 141947
WSWNSB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
1147 AM AKDT Sat Mar 14 2020


AKZ201-150200-
/O.EXT.PAFG.BZ.W.0006.000000T0000Z-200315T0200Z/
Western Arctic Coast-
Including Wainwright, Atqasuk, Point Lay, and Cape Lisburne
1147 AM AKDT Sat Mar 14 2020

...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions occurring. Travel will be very
  difficult to impossible. Additional snow accumulation of an inch
  or less is expected. Winds gusting to 50 mph are occuring.

* WHERE...Western Arctic Coast.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM today.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds and blowing snow will decrease early
  this evening.

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 extremely difficult. The latest road
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

AKZ202-150200-
/O.EXT.PAFG.BZ.W.0006.000000T0000Z-200315T0200Z/
Northern Arctic Coast-
Including Utqiagvik, Alaktak, Pitt Point, and Nulavik
1147 AM AKDT Sat Mar 14 2020

...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions occurring. Travel will be very
  difficult to impossible. Additional snow accumulation of less
  than an inch is expected. Winds gusting to 45 mph are occurring.

* WHERE...Northern Arctic Coast.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM today.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds and blowing snow will decrease early
  this evening.

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 extremely difficult. The latest road
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

AKZ203-150200-
/O.EXT.PAFG.BZ.W.0006.000000T0000Z-200315T0800Z/
Central Beaufort Sea Coast-
Including Nuiqsut, Prudhoe Bay, Alpine, Deadhorse, and Kuparuk
1147 AM AKDT Sat Mar 14 2020

...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AKDT TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions occurring. Travel will be very
  difficult to impossible. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 2
  inches is expected. Winds gusting to 50 mph are occurring.

* WHERE...Central Beaufort Sea Coast.

* WHEN...Until midnight.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds and blowing snow will increase late
  this morning with a return of blizzard conditions. Winds gusting
  to 50 mph from late this morning through this afternoon will
  cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant drifting
  of the snow is likely. Winds will slowly decrease after 
  midnight.

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 extremely difficult. The latest road
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

AKZ205-150200-
/O.EXT.PAFG.BZ.W.0006.000000T0000Z-200315T0200Z/
Northwestern Brooks Range-
Including Singiluk and Umiat
1147 AM AKDT Sat Mar 14 2020

...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions occurring. Travel will be very 
  difficult to impossible. Additional snow accumulations of up 
  to two inches are expected.

* WHERE...Northwestern Brooks Range.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM today.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting to 40 mph will cause whiteout
  conditions in blowing snow. Significant drifting of the snow is
  likely. Winds and blowing snow will decrease early this evening.

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 extremely difficult. The latest road
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

AKZ206-150200-
/O.EXT.PAFG.BZ.W.0006.000000T0000Z-200315T0800Z/
Northeastern Brooks Range-
Including Anaktuvuk Pass, Atigun Pass, Galbraith Lake, Sagwon, 
and Franklin Bluffs
1147 AM AKDT Sat Mar 14 2020

...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AKDT TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions occurring. Travel will be very 
  difficult to impossible. Additional snow accumulations of up 
  to two inches are expected. South winds gusting to 40 mph.

* WHERE...Northeastern Brooks Range.

* WHEN...Until midnight.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting to 40 mph will cause whiteout
  conditions in blowing snow. Significant drifting of the snow is
  likely. Winds and blowing snow will decrease after midnight.

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 extremely difficult. The latest road
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

AKZ204-150200-
/O.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0006.000000T0000Z-200315T1400Z/
Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast-
Including Kaktovik and Flaxman Island
1147 AM AKDT Sat Mar 14 2020

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Travel will be very 
  difficult to impossible. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 
  2 inches is expected. Winds gusting to 60 mph are expected.

* WHERE...Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM Sunday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds and blowing snow will increase late
  this morning with a return of blizzard conditions. Winds gusting
  to 60 mph will develop by early this afternoon and continue 
  through Sunday morning. The strong winds will cause whiteout 
  conditions in blowing snow. Significant drifting of the snow is 
  likely. Winds will decrease Sunday morning.

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 extremely difficult. The latest road
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$
953 
WWAK41 PAFG 150034
WSWNSB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
434 PM AKDT Sat Mar 14 2020

AKZ201-202-150145-
/O.CAN.PAFG.BZ.W.0006.000000T0000Z-200315T0200Z/
Western Arctic Coast-Northern Arctic Coast-
Including Wainwright, Atqasuk, Point Lay, Cape Lisburne, 
Utqiagvik, Alaktak, Pitt Point, and Nulavik
434 PM AKDT Sat Mar 14 2020

...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Strong gusty winds will diminish through the evening and blowing 
snow will reduce visibility to less than one mile at times with 
conditions improving through the evening.

$$

AKZ205-150800-
/O.EXT.PAFG.BZ.W.0006.000000T0000Z-200315T0800Z/
Northwestern Brooks Range-
Including Singiluk and Umiat
434 PM AKDT Sat Mar 14 2020

...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AKDT TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions occurring. Travel will be very 
  difficult to impossible.

* WHERE...Arctic Plains north of the Northwestern Brooks Range.

* WHEN...Until midnight.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will 
  cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant 
  drifting of the snow is likely.

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 extremely difficult. The latest road
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

AKZ203-150800-
/O.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0006.000000T0000Z-200315T0800Z/
Central Beaufort Sea Coast-
Including Nuiqsut, Prudhoe Bay, Alpine, Deadhorse, and Kuparuk
434 PM AKDT Sat Mar 14 2020

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AKDT
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions occurring. Travel will be very 
  difficult to impossible. Damage to power lines is possible.

* WHERE...Central Beaufort Sea Coast.

* WHEN...Until midnight.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 55 mph will 
  cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant 
  drifting of the snow is likely.

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 extremely difficult. The latest road
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

AKZ204-150845-
/O.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0006.000000T0000Z-200315T1400Z/
Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast-
Including Kaktovik and Flaxman Island
434 PM AKDT Sat Mar 14 2020

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions occurring. Travel will be very 
  difficult to impossible. Damage to power lines is possible.

* WHERE...Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM Sunday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 65 mph will 
  cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant 
  drifting of the snow is likely.

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 extremely difficult. The latest road
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

AKZ206-150800-
/O.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0006.000000T0000Z-200315T0800Z/
Northeastern Brooks Range-
Including Anaktuvuk Pass, Atigun Pass, Galbraith Lake, Sagwon, 
and Franklin Bluffs
434 PM AKDT Sat Mar 14 2020

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AKDT
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions occurring. Travel will be very 
  difficult to impossible.

* WHERE...Mainly in the Arctic Plains north of the Northeastern 
  Brooks Range.

* WHEN...Until midnight.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will 
  cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant 
  drifting of the snow is likely.

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 extremely difficult. The latest road
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$
612 
WWAK41 PAFG 150446
WSWNSB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
846 PM AKDT Sat Mar 14 2020

AKZ203-205-206-150600-
/O.CAN.PAFG.BZ.W.0006.000000T0000Z-200315T0800Z/
Central Beaufort Sea Coast-Northwestern Brooks Range-
Northeastern Brooks Range-
Including Nuiqsut, Prudhoe Bay, Alpine, Deadhorse, Kuparuk, 
Singiluk, Umiat, Anaktuvuk Pass, Atigun Pass, Galbraith Lake, 
Sagwon, and Franklin Bluffs
846 PM AKDT Sat Mar 14 2020

...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED...

$$

AKZ204-151400-
/O.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0006.000000T0000Z-200315T1400Z/
Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast-
Including Kaktovik and Flaxman Island
846 PM AKDT Sat Mar 14 2020

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions occurring. Travel will be very 
  difficult to impossible. Damage to power lines is possible.

* WHERE...Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM Sunday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 65 mph will 
  cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant 
  drifting of the snow is likely.

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 extremely difficult. The latest road
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$
377 
WWAK41 PAFG 151251
WSWNSB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
451 AM AKDT Sun Mar 15 2020

AKZ204-160100-
/O.CAN.PAFG.BZ.W.0006.000000T0000Z-200315T1400Z/
/O.NEW.PAFG.WS.A.0008.200316T0800Z-200317T0200Z/
Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast-
Including Kaktovik and Flaxman Island
451 AM AKDT Sun Mar 15 2020

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY
AFTERNOON...
...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Blowing snow with low visibility expected. Plan on
  difficult travel conditions. Total snow accumulations of 2
  inches expected. Visibility one quarter mile or less at times
  expected. 

* WHERE...Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast.

* WHEN...From late tonight through Monday afternoon.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting to 50 mph will cause areas of
  blowing and drifting snow with whiteout conditions possible. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Watch means there is potential for significant
snow, sleet or ice accumulations that may impact travel. Continue
to monitor the latest forecasts.

$$

AKZ201-160100-
/O.NEW.PAFG.WW.Y.0041.200315T2000Z-200316T1400Z/
Western Arctic Coast-
Including Wainwright, Atqasuk, Point Lay, and Cape Lisburne
451 AM AKDT Sun Mar 15 2020

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 AM AKDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow with low visibility expected. Plan
  on difficult travel conditions. Total snow accumulations one to 
  2 inches expected. Visibility one half mile or less at times 
  expected. 

* WHERE...Western Arctic Coast.

* WHEN...Noon today to 6 AM Monday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will 
  cause areas of blowing and drifting snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means periods
of snow and blowing snow will cause travel difficulties. 

$$

AKZ202-160100-
/O.NEW.PAFG.WW.Y.0041.200316T0000Z-200316T1400Z/
Northern Arctic Coast-
Including Utqiagvik, Alaktak, Pitt Point, and Nulavik
451 AM AKDT Sun Mar 15 2020

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
6 AM AKDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow with low visibility expected. Plan
  on difficult travel conditions. Total snow accumulations one to 
  2 inches expected. Visibility one half mile or less at times 
  expected.

* WHERE...Northern Arctic Coast.

* WHEN...4 PM today to 6 AM Monday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will 
  cause areas of blowing and drifting snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means periods
of snow and blowing snow will cause travel difficulties. 

$$

AKZ203-160100-
/O.NEW.PAFG.WW.Y.0041.200316T0600Z-200316T2000Z/
Central Beaufort Sea Coast-
Including Nuiqsut, Prudhoe Bay, Alpine, Deadhorse, and Kuparuk
451 AM AKDT Sun Mar 15 2020

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
NOON AKDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow with low visibility expected. Plan
  on difficult travel conditions. Total snow accumulations one to 
  2 inches expected. Visibility one half mile or less at times 
  expected.

* WHERE...Central Beaufort Sea Coast.

* WHEN...10 PM today to noon Monday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will 
  cause areas of blowing and drifting snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means periods
of snow and blowing snow will cause travel difficulties. The
latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

AKZ206-160100-
/O.NEW.PAFG.WW.Y.0041.200316T0000Z-200316T2000Z/
Northeastern Brooks Range-
Including Anaktuvuk Pass, Atigun Pass, Galbraith Lake, Sagwon, 
and Franklin Bluffs
451 AM AKDT Sun Mar 15 2020

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
NOON AKDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow with low visibility expected. Plan
  on difficult travel conditions. Total snow accumulations of 2 
  inches expected. Visibility one half mile or less at times 
  expected.

* WHERE...Northeastern Brooks Range.

* WHEN...4 PM today to noon Monday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Look for reduced visibilities at times.
  Winds gusting to 30 mph will cause areas of blowing and 
  drifting snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause travel difficulties. The latest road conditions can be
obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this blizzard warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Fairbanks, AK wrote its last area forecast discussion before this blizzard warning went out at Mar 11, 3:32 AM AKDT, 11 hours 53 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Mar 11, 3:32 AM AKDT, 11 hours 53 minutes before
Northern Alaska Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
332 AM AKDT Wed Mar 11 2020

.SYNOPSIS...
High pressure will produce below average temperatures across much
of the state through Thursday. A major pattern shift is underway
and will manifest Thursday as powerful frontal system along the
northwest coast. Very strong south winds along with snow and
blowing snow will likely lead to blizzard conditions at times
along portions of the Chukchi Coast, western Brooks Range, and
western Arctic Coast. Additionally, warmer temperatures associated
with this system will spread to the Interior over the weekend.

&&

.DISCUSSION...

Aloft 500 mb...
A mid level trough spanning Mackenzie Bay to the Alaska Panhandle
will track east, bringing any remaining cloud cover with it.
Ridging will be the dominant feature over much of the state
through Thursday, though a very weak shortwave will move across
the West Coast today before dissipating over the Interior early
Thursday. A strong ridge in the central Bering Sea will be forced
up and over a cutoff low south of the Aleutians near 40N. This
will reinforce the omega block currently over the north central
Pacific. Deep longwave troughing over Siberia and the northwest
Pacific will push a series of shortwaves through the northern
Bering Sea, across Siberia, and into the eastern Chukchi Sea. This
general pattern is expected to persist well into next week,
supported by an abnormally strong omega high in the Gulf of Alaska
at around 575 dam.

North Slope and Brooks Range...
Winds have finally decreased across the Beaufort coast as low
pressure tracks east across Mackenzie Bay. High pressure to the
north will support cold temperatures and and otherwise benign
weather for much of the region, though a weak front will bring
some cloud cover and a few snow showers to the Chukchi Coast
today. A strong front will approach the Chukchi Coast Thursday,
bringing very strong southerly winds as well as snow and blowing
snow. Blizzard conditions appear likely for much of the immediate
coast from Utqiagvik west, as well as the western Brooks Range.
Sustained winds of 40 to 60 mph are possible with gusts to 70 mph
or greater at times. The strongest winds will generally be felt
from Kivalina north to Point Hope, Cape Lisburne, and Point Lay.
Winds 30 to 50 mph are possible as far north as Utqiagvik late
Thursday. As such, Winter Storm Watches are in place for this
region. Expect strong southwest winds to spread west along the
coast Friday. Passes in the eastern Brooks Range will also be
targets for hazardous winds Friday. Temperatures will be
increasing as the warm front tracks east across the Interior.
Above average temperatures can be expected this weekend into next
week.

West Coast and Western Interior...
Areas of low clouds and light snow showers are expected today
with the passage of a weak front. Skies may again clear briefly
before the arrival of a strong front Thursday. South winds will
begin to increase across the coast Thursday morning. The strongest
winds will generally remain farther north and impact St. Lawrence
Island, the western Seward Peninsula, and the Chukchi Coast.
Sustained winds of 30 to 50 mph could gust to 70 mph or greater at
times for these areas. This combined with snow and blowing snow
has prompted Winter Storm Warnings for these areas. Areas of the
coast from Nome south can expect winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts to
50 mph at times late Thursday into Friday. Precipitation through
Friday morning will be confined mainly north of the Bering Strait.
However, by Friday afternoon, the front will tap into moisture
associated with a cutoff low in the north central Pacific, This
will send a surge of moisture northward, affecting much of the
remainder of the coast late Friday, as well as the Interior by
early Saturday.

Central and Eastern Interior...
Temperatures will remain colder than normal today, though the
arrival of cloud cover late this evening should initiate a
warming trend Thursday. A strong warm front will sweep across the
Interior Friday, instigating a much warmer pattern for this
weekend into next week. Gusty winds up to 40 mph can be expected
over areas of higher elevation Friday. A few snow showers can be
expected Saturday, though high pressure is expected to build
across the Interior Sunday into early next week.

Coastal Hazard Potential Days 3 and 4...
A Strong weather system is expected to impact the northwest coast
beginning Thursday. At this point, strong south winds and warmer
temperatures are expected. Thick, extensive sea ice coverage
across the eastern Bering Sea should prevent any coastal flooding
issues, though we will continue to monitor closely.

&&

.AFG WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
Winter Storm Watch for AKZ201-AKZ202-AKZ203-AKZ205-AKZ206-AKZ207-
AKZ208-AKZ209-AKZ213.
&&

COWMAN MAR 20

In the hours before

Special weather statement, Mar 11, 11:17 AM AKDT, 4 hours 8 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
1117 AM AKDT Wed Mar 11 2020

AKZ207-209>214-130000-
Chukchi Sea Coast-Baldwin Peninsula and Selawik Valley-
Northern and Interior Seward Peninsula-
Southern Seward Peninsula Coast-
Eastern Norton Sound and Nulato Hills-
St Lawrence Island and Bering Strait Coast-Yukon Delta-
Including Point Hope, Shishmaref, Kivalina, Espenberg, Kotzebue,
Selawik, Noorvik, Buckland, Deering, Candle, Council, Haycock,
Pilgrim Springs, Serpentine Hot Springs, Taylor, Nome,
White Mountain, Golovin, Unalakleet, Stebbins, St Michael, Elim,
Koyuk, Shaktoolik, Gambell, Savoonga, Brevig Mission, Teller,
Wales, Diomede, Mountain Village, Emmonak, Alakanuk, Kotlik,
Pilot Station, St Marys, Scammon Bay, Marshall, Nunam Iqua,
and Pitkas Point
1117 AM AKDT Wed Mar 11 2020

...Strong Storm will bring Elevated Water levels to Coastal
Areas...

A strong storm moving across Siberia into the Arctic will bring
strong winds and elevated coastal waters to the area Thursday into
Friday.

Winds will increase significantly Wednesday night and Thursday and
persist into Friday afternoon before diminishing. Water levels
along the coast will rise 2 to 4 feet above the normal high tide
line and may inundate some low lying areas, and will be pushed up
on top of the ice around open leads.

With the very strong winds there is the threat of an ice push
near Nome, but the probability remains low at this time.

Residents can prepare for this event by ensuring all valuables are
moved well away from the shoreline, and objects that can be blown
around by the wind are secured.

For the latest Warnings, Advisories, and forecasts go to
www.weather.gov/fairbanks.

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 11, 4:17 AM AKDTStorm WarningAFG59 hr
Mar 11, 4:21 AM AKDTGale WarningAFG59 hr
Mar 11, 3:06 PM AKDTGale WarningAFG13 hr
Mar 11, 3:11 PM AKDTBrisk Wind AdvisoryAFG13 hr
Mar 11, 3:11 PM AKDTStorm WarningAFG48 hr
Mar 11, 3:25 PM AKDTBlizzard WarningAFG63 hr
Mar 11, 3:25 PM AKDTWinter Storm WatchAFG13 hr
Mar 11, 3:25 PM AKDTWinter Storm WarningAFG5 days
Mar 11, 3:25 PM AKDTWinter Weather AdvisoryAFG27 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.