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Winter Storm Warning 3, NWS Fairbanks, AK

February 2, 2020

NWS Fairbanks, AK issued this winter storm warning at Feb 2, 2020, 3:46 AM AKST. It took effect at Feb 2, 2020, 9:00 PM AKST. It was in force for 54 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Feb 2, 2020, 3:46 AM AKST (12:46 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 2, 2020, 9:00 PM AKST
Expired
Feb 5, 2020, 2:38 AM AKST
In force
54 hr
Issued by
NWS Fairbanks, AK

The text

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217 
WWAK43 PAFG 021246
WSWAFG

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
346 AM AKST Sun Feb 2 2020

AKZ219-030300-
/O.NEW.PAFG.WS.W.0003.200203T0600Z-200204T0900Z/
Upper Koyukuk Valley-
Including Allakaket, Hughes, Bettles, Caribou Mountain, 
and Gobblers Knob
346 AM AKST Sun Feb 2 2020

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO
MIDNIGHT AKST MONDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Plan on difficult travel conditions.
  Total snow accumulations of 6 to 10 inches, with localized 
  amounts up to 12 inches, are expected.

* WHERE...Upper Koyukuk Valley West of Bettles.

* WHEN...9 PM today to midnight Monday night.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Look for significant reductions in 
  visibility at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions are expected. This will make travel very difficult or
impossible. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling
5 1 1.

$$

AKZ221-030300-
/O.NEW.PAFG.WS.W.0003.200203T0600Z-200204T0900Z/
Central Interior-
Including Nenana, Anderson, Tanana, Minto, Manley Hot Springs, 
Rampart, Lake Minchumina, and Livengood
346 AM AKST Sun Feb 2 2020

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO
MIDNIGHT AKST MONDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Plan on difficult travel 
  conditions. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches, with 
  localized amounts up to 13 inches, are expected.

* WHERE...Central Interior Northwest of Manley Hot Springs.

* WHEN...9 PM today to midnight Monday night.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Look for significant reductions in 
  visibility at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions are expected. This will make travel very difficult or
impossible. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling
5 1 1.

$$

AKZ225-030300-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-200203T0900Z/
Denali-
Including Healy, Denali National Park, Carlo Creek, and Kantishna
346 AM AKST Sun Feb 2 2020

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AKST
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow occurring. Plan on slippery road 
  conditions. In addition, areas of poor visibility are 
  expected. Tree branches could fall as well. Additional snow 
  accumulations of up to one inch, with localized amounts up to 
  5 inches, are expected.

* WHERE...Near Alaska Range Passes.

* WHEN...Until midnight.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 50 mph will 
  cause areas of blowing and drifting snow. Cold wind chills as 
  low as 40 below zero will cause frostbite in as little as 10 
  minutes to exposed skin.

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.

$$

AKZ226-030300-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-200203T0900Z/
Eastern Alaska Range-
Including Mentasta Lake, Black Rapids, Donnelly Dome, 
Trims DOT Camp, Eagle Trail, and Mineral Lake
346 AM AKST Sun Feb 2 2020

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AKST
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Blowing snow expected. Plan on areas of poor 
  visibilities and slick roadways to create difficult travel 
  conditions at times. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph will 
  cause areas of blowing and drifting snow.

* WHERE...Near Eastern Alaska Range Passes.

* WHEN...Until midnight.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 50 mph will 
  cause areas of blowing and drifting snow. Cold wind chills as 
  low as 40 below zero will cause frostbite in as little as 10 
  minutes to exposed skin.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

$$
8 follow-up statements
801 
WWAK43 PAFG 022131
WSWAFG

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
1231 PM AKST Sun Feb 2 2020


AKZ219-031500-
/O.EXT.PAFG.WS.W.0003.200203T0600Z-200204T1500Z/
Upper Koyukuk Valley-
Including Allakaket, Hughes, Bettles, Caribou Mountain, 
and Gobblers Knob
1231 PM AKST Sun Feb 2 2020

...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO
6 AM AKST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Plan on difficult travel 
  conditions. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches, with 
  localized amounts up to 12 inches, are expected.

* WHERE...Upper Koyukuk Valley.

* WHEN...9 PM today to 6 AM Tuesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Look for significant reductions in 
  visibility at times. Cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero 
  will cause frostbite in as little as 10 minutes to exposed 
  skin.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions are expected. This will make travel very difficult or
impossible. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling
5 1 1.

$$

AKZ221-031500-
/O.CON.PAFG.WS.W.0003.200203T0600Z-200204T0900Z/
Central Interior-
Including Nenana, Anderson, Tanana, Minto, Manley Hot Springs, 
Rampart, Lake Minchumina, and Livengood
1231 PM AKST Sun Feb 2 2020

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING
TO MIDNIGHT AKST MONDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Plan on difficult travel 
  conditions. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches, with 
  localized amounts up to 12 inches, are expected.

* WHERE...Central Interior.

* WHEN...9 PM today to midnight Monday night.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Look for significant reductions in 
  visibility at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions are expected. This will make travel very difficult or
impossible. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling
5 1 1.

$$

AKZ225-031500-
/O.EXT.PAFG.WW.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-200203T2100Z/
Denali-
Including Healy, Denali National Park, Carlo Creek, and Kantishna
1231 PM AKST Sun Feb 2 2020

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

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow occurring. Plan on slippery road 
  conditions. In addition, areas of poor visibility are 
  expected. Tree branches could fall as well. Additional snow 
  accumulations of up to one inch, with localized amounts up to 
  6 inches, are expected.

* WHERE...Denali.

* WHEN...Until noon Monday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 55 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.

$$

AKZ226-031500-
/O.EXT.PAFG.WW.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-200203T2100Z/
Eastern Alaska Range-
Including Mentasta Lake, Black Rapids, Donnelly Dome, 
Trims DOT Camp, Eagle Trail, and Mineral Lake
1231 PM AKST Sun Feb 2 2020

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

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow occurring. Plan on slippery road 
  conditions. In addition, areas of poor visibility are 
  expected. Tree branches could fall as well. Additional snow 
  accumulations of up to one inch, with localized amounts up to 
  3 inches, are expected.

* WHERE...Eastern Alaska Range.

* WHEN...Until noon Monday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 55 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.

$$
421 
WWAK43 PAFG 031215
WSWAFG

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
315 AM AKST Mon Feb 3 2020

AKZ225-031315-
/O.CAN.PAFG.WW.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-200203T2100Z/
Denali-
Including Healy, Denali National Park, Carlo Creek, and Kantishna
315 AM AKST Mon Feb 3 2020

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

$$

AKZ219-032100-
/O.CON.PAFG.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-200204T1500Z/
Upper Koyukuk Valley-
Including Allakaket, Hughes, Bettles, Caribou Mountain, 
and Gobblers Knob
315 AM AKST Mon Feb 3 2020

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow occurring. Plan on difficult travel 
  conditions. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches, 
  with localized amounts up to 8 inches, are expected.

* WHERE...Upper Koyukuk Valley West of Bettles.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM Tuesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Look for significant reductions in 
  visibility at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions are occurring. This will make travel very difficult or
impossible. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling
5 1 1.

$$

AKZ221-032100-
/O.CON.PAFG.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-200204T0900Z/
Central Interior-
Including Nenana, Anderson, Tanana, Minto, Manley Hot Springs, 
Rampart, Lake Minchumina, and Livengood
315 AM AKST Mon Feb 3 2020

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AKST
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Heavy snow occurring. Plan on difficult travel 
  conditions. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches, 
  with localized amounts up to 8 inches, are expected.

* WHERE...Central Interior Northwest of Manley Hot Springs.

* WHEN...Until midnight.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Look for significant reductions in 
  visibility at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions are occurring. This will make travel very difficult or
impossible. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling
5 1 1.

$$

AKZ226-032100-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-200203T2100Z/
Eastern Alaska Range-
Including Mentasta Lake, Black Rapids, Donnelly Dome, 
Trims DOT Camp, Eagle Trail, and Mineral Lake
315 AM AKST Mon Feb 3 2020

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

* WHAT...Blowing snow expected. Plan on areas of poor 
  visibilities and slick roadways to create difficult travel 
  conditions at times. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph will 
  cause areas of blowing and drifting snow.

* WHERE...Near Eastern Alaska Range Passes.

* WHEN...Until noon today.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 55 mph will 
  cause areas of blowing and drifting snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

$$
341 
WWAK43 PAFG 032004
WSWAFG

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
1104 AM AKST Mon Feb 3 2020


AKZ219-040300-
/O.EXT.PAFG.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-200205T0000Z/
Upper Koyukuk Valley-
Including Allakaket, Hughes, Bettles, Caribou Mountain, 
and Gobblers Knob
1104 AM AKST Mon Feb 3 2020

...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM AKST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow occurring. Plan on difficult travel 
  conditions. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches, 
  with localized amounts up to 8 inches, are expected.

* WHERE...Upper Koyukuk Valley West of Bettles.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM Tuesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Look for significant reductions in 
  visibility at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions are occurring. This will make travel very difficult or
impossible. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling
5 1 1.

$$

AKZ221-040300-
/O.CON.PAFG.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-200204T0900Z/
Central Interior-
Including Nenana, Anderson, Tanana, Minto, Manley Hot Springs, 
Rampart, Lake Minchumina, and Livengood
1104 AM AKST Mon Feb 3 2020

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AKST
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Heavy snow occurring. Plan on difficult travel 
  conditions. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches, 
  with localized amounts up to 8 inches, are expected.

* WHERE...Central Interior Northwest of Manley Hot Springs.

* WHEN...Until midnight.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Look for significant reductions in 
  visibility at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions are occurring. This will make travel very difficult or
impossible. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling
5 1 1.

$$

AKZ226-040300-
/O.EXT.PAFG.WW.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-200204T0300Z/
Eastern Alaska Range-
Including Mentasta Lake, Black Rapids, Donnelly Dome, 
Trims DOT Camp, Eagle Trail, and Mineral Lake
1104 AM AKST Mon Feb 3 2020

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Blowing snow expected. Plan on areas of poor 
  visibilities and slick roadways to create difficult travel 
  conditions at times. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph will 
  cause areas of blowing and drifting snow.

* WHERE...Near Eastern Alaska Range Passes.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM today.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 55 mph will 
  cause areas of blowing and drifting snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

$$
221 
WWAK43 PAFG 040222
WSWAFG

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
522 PM AKST Mon Feb 3 2020



AKZ221-040330-
/O.CAN.PAFG.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-200204T0900Z/
Central Interior-
Including Nenana, Anderson, Tanana, Minto, Manley Hot Springs, 
Rampart, Lake Minchumina, and Livengood
522 PM AKST Mon Feb 3 2020

...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...


$$

AKZ226-040330-
/O.CAN.PAFG.WW.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-200204T0300Z/
Eastern Alaska Range-
Including Mentasta Lake, Black Rapids, Donnelly Dome, 
Trims DOT Camp, Eagle Trail, and Mineral Lake
522 PM AKST Mon Feb 3 2020

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...


$$

AKZ219-041500-
/O.CON.PAFG.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-200205T0000Z/
Upper Koyukuk Valley-
Including Allakaket, Hughes, Bettles, Caribou Mountain, 
and Gobblers Knob
522 PM AKST Mon Feb 3 2020

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM AKST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow occurring. Plan on difficult travel 
  conditions. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches, 
  with localized amounts up to 8 inches, are expected.

* WHERE...Upper Koyukuk Valley West of Bettles.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM Tuesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Look for significant reductions in 
  visibility at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions are occurring. This will make travel very difficult or
impossible. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling
5 1 1.

$$
233 
WWAK43 PAFG 041156
WSWAFG

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
256 AM AKST Tue Feb 4 2020

AKZ219-050000-
/O.CON.PAFG.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-200205T0000Z/
Upper Koyukuk Valley-
Including Allakaket, Hughes, Bettles, Caribou Mountain, 
and Gobblers Knob
256 AM AKST Tue Feb 4 2020

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM AKST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Heavy snow occurring. Plan on difficult travel
  conditions. Additional snow accumulations of up to three inches
  are expected.

* WHERE...Upper Koyukuk Valley.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM today.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Look for significant reductions in 
  visibility at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions are occurring. This will make travel very difficult or
impossible. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling
5 1 1.

$$
427 
WWAK43 PAFG 042115
WSWAFG

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
1215 PM AKST Tue Feb 4 2020

AKZ219-050300-
/O.EXT.PAFG.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-200205T0300Z/
Upper Koyukuk Valley-
Including Allakaket, Hughes, Bettles, Caribou Mountain, 
and Gobblers Knob
1215 PM AKST Tue Feb 4 2020

...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow occurring. Plan on difficult travel
  conditions. Additional snow accumulations of two to three 
  inches are expected.

* WHERE...Upper Koyukuk Valley.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM today.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Look for significant reductions in 
  visibility at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions are occurring. This will make travel very difficult or
impossible. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling
5 1 1.

$$
675 
WWAK43 PAFG 050233
WSWAFG

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
533 PM AKST Tue Feb 4 2020

AKZ219-051045-
/O.EXT.PAFG.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-200205T1500Z/
Upper Koyukuk Valley-
Including Allakaket, Hughes, Bettles, Caribou Mountain, 
and Gobblers Knob
533 PM AKST Tue Feb 4 2020

...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow occurring. Plan on difficult travel 
  conditions. Additional snow accumulations of two to three 
  inches are expected.

* WHERE...Upper Koyukuk Valley.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM Wednesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Look for significant reductions in 
  visibility at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions are occurring. This will make travel very difficult or
impossible. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling
5 1 1.

$$
319 
WWAK43 PAFG 051138
WSWAFG

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
238 AM AKST Wed Feb 5 2020

AKZ219-060200-
/O.CAN.PAFG.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-200205T1500Z/
/O.NEW.PAFG.WW.Y.0012.200205T1138Z-200206T1500Z/
Upper Koyukuk Valley-
Including Allakaket, Hughes, Bettles, Caribou Mountain, 
and Gobblers Knob
238 AM AKST Wed Feb 5 2020

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST THURSDAY...
...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Snow occurring. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 5 
  inches are expected.

* WHERE...Upper Koyukuk Valley.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Look for reduced visibilities at times.

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.

$$

AKZ221-060200-
/O.NEW.PAFG.WW.Y.0012.200205T1500Z-200206T1500Z/
Central Interior-
Including Nenana, Anderson, Tanana, Minto, Manley Hot Springs, 
Rampart, Lake Minchumina, and Livengood
238 AM AKST Wed Feb 5 2020

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO
6 AM AKST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches are 
  expected.

* WHERE...From Manley Hot Springs north.

* WHEN...6 AM today to 6 AM Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Look for reduced visibilities at times.

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 winter storm 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 winter storm warning went out at Feb 1, 3:13 PM AKST, 12 hours 33 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Feb 1, 3:13 PM AKST, 12 hours 33 minutes before
Northern Alaska Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
313 PM AKST Sat Feb 1 2020

.SYNOPSIS...
Cold temperatures and cold wind chills continue through the
weekend for the Interior and North Slope then a warming trend
begins over much of the state on Monday. A strong front ahead of
a very deep low moving into the Southern Bering will bring snow
and blowing snow over much of the YK Delta, and lower Yukon Valley
and Strong winds and blowing snow to St. Lawrence Island Sunday
and Monday.

&&

.DISCUSSION...
Aloft 500 mb...Zonal flow over the state through Sunday then
a deepening trough over the Bering will develop on Monday along
with ridging over the Mainland. Southwest flow will continue into
Tuesday. A 480 dam low will remain over the high Arctic through
Tuesday.

Surface...A low pressure trough stretches from the Chukchi Sea south
to a 1002 MB low in the Central Bering Sea. The trough will move
east over the West Coast of Alaska tonight. A strong front will
push through the west coast Sunday afternoon into Monday.

West Coast and Western Interior...A strong front will bring strong
winds, snow and blowing snow to the southern West coast Sunday
afternoon into Monday. Winds along the coast and on Saint Lawrence
Island will gust to 60 mph. Snow will also spread across the
Yukon Delta Sunday into Monday. Snowfall amounts will range from 4
to 8 inches with local amounts up to a foot in the Nulato Hills.
The heaviest snow will be from Galena south. Winter storm warnings
are in effect for zones 212, 213, 214, 215 and 216.

Arctic Coast and Brooks Range...A low pressure trough continues over
the Eastern Brooks Range while a weak ridge of high pressure
remains over the Western Interior. A low pressure trough extending
north through the Bering Strait from a 1002 mb low over the
Central Bering Sea move north and east will move through the
Bering Strait and into the Southern Chukchi Sea late tonight and
Sunday. Gusty winds combined with low temperatures continue to
produce low wind chill values through Saturday night.

Interior...Temperatures around the Interior will remain cold
through Sunday before a warm up early next week. Main concern
will be the winds increasing along Alaska Range mainly in the
passes. Strong winds gusting to 60 mph on Sunday with blowing snow
and low visibility and low wind chills. Winter weather advisories
are out for the Alaska Range.

Coastal Hazard Potential Days 3 and 4...None.

&&

.AFG WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
Wind Chill Advisory for AKZ224.

Winter Storm Warning for AKZ212-AKZ213-AKZ214-AKZ215-AKZ216.

Winter Weather Advisory for AKZ203-AKZ204-AKZ225-AKZ226.

Gale Warning for PKZ210.

Brisk Wind Advisory for PKZ200-PKZ210-PKZ220.
&&

FEB 20

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 2, 3:37 AM AKSTWind Chill WarningAFG23 hr
Feb 2, 4:06 AM AKSTGale WarningAFG9 hr
Feb 2, 12:49 PM AKSTBrisk Wind AdvisoryAFG15 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.