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Blizzard Warning 3, NWS Juneau, AK

October 31, 2020

NWS Juneau, AK issued this blizzard warning at Oct 31, 2020, 1:00 PM AKDT. It took effect at Nov 1, 2020, 3:00 PM AKST. It was in force for 21 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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Issued
Oct 31, 2020, 1:00 PM AKDT (21:00 UTC)
In effect from
Nov 1, 2020, 3:00 PM AKST
Expired
Nov 2, 2020, 11:33 AM AKST
In force
21 hr
Issued by
NWS Juneau, AK

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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Juneau AK
100 PM AKDT Sat Oct 31 2020

AKZ018-019-010500-
/O.UPG.PAJK.WS.A.0015.201101T2100Z-201103T0000Z/
/O.NEW.PAJK.BZ.W.0003.201101T2100Z-201103T0100Z/
Taiya Inlet and Klondike Highway-Haines Borough and Lynn Canal-
Including the cities of Skagway and Haines
100 PM AKDT Sat Oct 31 2020

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON SUNDAY TO 4 PM AKST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of
  18 to 33 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. Blowing snow
  with visibilities reduced to 1/4 mile.

* WHERE...Skagway, Dyea, Haines, Klondike Highway, and Haines 
  Highway.

* WHEN...From noon Sunday to 4 PM AKST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible.
  Widespread blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. 
  Strong winds could cause tree damage.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds and snow will start to increase Sun
  afternoon and will continue through Sun night and into Monday.
  Winds and snow will start to diminish on Mon. Highest winds and
  lowest visibilities will be in Skagway, on the Klondike 
  Highway, and near Haines.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must
travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded,
stay with your vehicle. 

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

&&

$$

http://www.weather.gov/juneau
9 follow-up statements
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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Juneau AK
852 PM AKDT Sat Oct 31 2020

AKZ018-019-011500-
/O.CON.PAJK.BZ.W.0003.201101T2100Z-201103T0100Z/
Taiya Inlet and Klondike Highway-Haines Borough and Lynn Canal-
Including the cities of Skagway and Haines
852 PM AKDT Sat Oct 31 2020

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON SUNDAY TO 4 PM
AKST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations 
  of 18 to 33 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. Blowing 
  snow with visibilities reduced to 1/4 mile.

* WHERE...Skagway, Dyea, Haines, Klondike Highway, and Haines 
  Highway.

* WHEN...From noon Sunday to 4 PM AKST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. 
  Widespread blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. 
  Strong winds could cause tree damage.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds and snow will start to increase Sun 
  afternoon and will continue through Sun night and into Monday. 
  Winds and snow will start to diminish on Mon. Highest winds 
  and lowest visibilities will be in Skagway, on the Klondike 
  Highway, and near Haines.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must
travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded,
stay with your vehicle.

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

&&

$$

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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Juneau AK
525 AM AKST Sun Nov 1 2020

AKZ018-019-012230-
/O.EXT.PAJK.BZ.W.0003.201102T0000Z-201102T2200Z/
Taiya Inlet and Klondike Highway-Haines Borough and Lynn Canal-
Including the cities of Skagway and Haines
525 AM AKST Sun Nov 1 2020

...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
1 PM AKST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. For the Skagway area, total
  snow accumulations of 24 to 33 inches. For the Haines area,
  total snow accumulation of 15 to 26 inches. Winds gusting to 45
  to 60 mph. Blowing snow with visibilities reduced to 1/4 mile.

* WHERE...Skagway, Dyea, Klondike Highway, Haines, and the Haines
  Highway.

* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 1 PM AKST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. 
  Widespread blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. 
  Strong winds could cause tree damage.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Peak snowfall rates expected Sunday
  evening.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must
travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded,
stay with your vehicle.

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

&&

$$

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770 
WWAK47 PAJK 012215
WSWAJK

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Juneau AK
115 PM AKST Sun Nov 1 2020


AKZ018-019-020700-
/O.CON.PAJK.BZ.W.0003.201102T0000Z-201102T2200Z/
Taiya Inlet and Klondike Highway-Haines Borough and Lynn Canal-
Including the cities of Skagway and Haines
115 PM AKST Sun Nov 1 2020

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM AKST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. For the Skagway area, total
  snow accumulations of 24 to 33 inches. For the Haines area,
  total snow accumulation of 15 to 26 inches. Winds gusting to 45
  to 60 mph. Blowing snow with visibilities reduced to 1/4 mile.

* WHERE...Skagway, Dyea, Klondike Highway, Haines, and the Haines
  Highway.

* WHEN...Now until 1 PM AKST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. 
  Widespread blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. 
  Strong winds could cause tree damage.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Peak snowfall rates expected Sunday
  evening.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must
travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded,
stay with your vehicle. 

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

&&

$$

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757 
WWAK47 PAJK 020017
WSWAJK

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Juneau AK
317 PM AKST Sun Nov 1 2020


AKZ020-025-020830-
/O.NEW.PAJK.WS.W.0023.201102T0017Z-201102T1800Z/
Glacier Bay-Juneau Borough and Northern Admiralty Island-
Including the cities of Gustavus and Juneau
317 PM AKST Sun Nov 1 2020

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

* WHAT...Heavy wet snow. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 8
  inches. 

* WHERE...Glacier Bay and Juneau Borough and Northern Admiralty 
  Island.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM AKST Monday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy wet snow began falling this afternoon
  and is expected to continue through the night. Snow may mix with
  rain at times late as well.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

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

&&

$$

AKZ018-019-020830-
/O.CON.PAJK.BZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-201102T2200Z/
Taiya Inlet and Klondike Highway-Haines Borough and Lynn Canal-
Including the cities of Skagway and Haines
317 PM AKST Sun Nov 1 2020

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM AKST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. For the Skagway area, 
  total snow accumulations of 24 to 33 inches. For the Haines 
  area, total snow accumulation of 15 to 26 inches. Winds 
  gusting to 45 to 60 mph. Blowing snow with visibilities 
  reduced to 1/4 mile.

* WHERE...Skagway, Dyea, Klondike Highway, Haines, and the 
  Haines Highway.

* WHEN...Now until 1 PM AKST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. 
  Widespread blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. 
  Strong winds could cause tree damage.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Peak snowfall rates expected Sunday 
  evening.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must
travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded,
stay with your vehicle.

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

&&

$$

AKZ021-020830-
/O.NEW.PAJK.WW.Y.0045.201102T0017Z-201102T1800Z/
Eastern Chichagof Island-
Including the city of Hoonah
317 PM AKST Sun Nov 1 2020

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM AKST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Wet snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to 6 
  inches.

* WHERE...Hoonah

* WHEN...Until 9 AM AKST Monday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow began falling at Hoonah this afternoon
  and is expected to continue through the night. Snow may mix with
  rain at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

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

&&

$$

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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Juneau AK
1024 PM AKST Sun Nov 1 2020


AKZ018-019-021530-
/O.CON.PAJK.BZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-201102T2200Z/
Taiya Inlet and Klondike Highway-Haines Borough and Lynn Canal-
Including the cities of Skagway and Haines
1024 PM AKST Sun Nov 1 2020

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM AKST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. For the Skagway area, 
  total snow accumulations of 24 to 33 inches. For the Haines 
  area, total snow accumulation of 15 to 26 inches. Winds 
  gusting to 45 to 60 mph. Blowing snow with visibilities 
  reduced to 1/4 mile.

* WHERE...Skagway, Dyea, Klondike Highway, Haines, and the 
  Haines Highway.

* WHEN...Now until 1 PM AKST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. 
  Widespread blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. 
  Strong winds could cause tree damage.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Peak snowfall rates expected Sunday 
  evening.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must
travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded,
stay with your vehicle.

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

&&

$$

AKZ020-025-021530-
/O.CON.PAJK.WS.W.0023.000000T0000Z-201102T1800Z/
Glacier Bay-Juneau Borough and Northern Admiralty Island-
Including the cities of Gustavus and Juneau
1024 PM AKST Sun Nov 1 2020

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

* WHAT...Heavy wet snow. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 8
  inches. Total snow accumulations 6 to 12 inches. 

* WHERE...Glacier Bay and Juneau Borough and Northern Admiralty
  Island including the cities of Juneau and Gustavus. 

* WHEN...Until 9 AM AKST Monday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy wet snow began falling Sunday
  afternoon and is expected to continue through the night. Snow
  may mix with rain, sleet, and freezing rain at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency.

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

&&

$$

AKZ021-021530-
/O.CON.PAJK.WW.Y.0045.000000T0000Z-201102T1800Z/
Eastern Chichagof Island-
Including the city of Hoonah
1024 PM AKST Sun Nov 1 2020

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM AKST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Wet snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to 6 
  inches.

* WHERE...Hoonah.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM AKST Monday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow began falling at Hoonah this afternoon
  and is expected to continue through the night. Snow may mix with
  rain and sleet at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

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

&&

$$

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631 
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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Juneau AK
546 AM AKST Mon Nov 2 2020


AKZ018-019-021700-
/O.EXT.PAJK.BZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-201102T1700Z/
Taiya Inlet and Klondike Highway-Haines Borough and Lynn Canal-
Including the cities of Skagway and Haines
546 AM AKST Mon Nov 2 2020

...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM AKST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. For the Skagway area, 
  total snow accumulations of 24 to 33 inches. For the Haines 
  area, total snow accumulation of 15 to 26 inches. Winds 
  gusting to 45 to 60 mph. Blowing snow with visibilities 
  reduced to 1/4 mile.

* WHERE...Skagway, Dyea, Klondike Highway, Haines, and the 
  Haines Highway.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM AKST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult to impossible. 
  Widespread blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. 
  Strong winds could cause tree damage.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must
travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded,
stay with your vehicle.

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

&&

$$

AKZ020-025-021800-
/O.CON.PAJK.WS.W.0023.000000T0000Z-201102T1800Z/
Glacier Bay-Juneau Borough and Northern Admiralty Island-
Including the cities of Gustavus and Juneau
546 AM AKST Mon Nov 2 2020

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

* WHAT...Rain and snow mixed with ice pellets and freezing rain. 
  Total snow accumulations 6 to 12 inches.

* WHERE...Glacier Bay and Juneau Borough and Northern Admiralty 
  Island including the cities of Juneau and Gustavus.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM AKST Monday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow may mix with rain, sleet, and 
  freezing rain at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency.

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

&&

$$

AKZ021-021800-
/O.CON.PAJK.WW.Y.0045.000000T0000Z-201102T1800Z/
Eastern Chichagof Island-
Including the city of Hoonah
546 AM AKST Mon Nov 2 2020

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

* WHAT...Rain and snow mixed with ice pellets. Additional snow 
  accumulations of 2 to 4 inches.

* WHERE...Hoonah.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM AKST Monday.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

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

&&

$$

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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Juneau AK
743 AM AKST Mon Nov 2 2020

AKZ018-019-022200-
/O.EXT.PAJK.BZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-201102T2200Z/
Taiya Inlet and Klondike Highway-Haines Borough and Lynn Canal-
Including the cities of Skagway and Haines
743 AM AKST Mon Nov 2 2020

...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM AKST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions are still occurring. For the Skagway
  area, total snow accumulations of 24 to 33 inches. For the 
  Haines area, total snow accumulation of 15 to 26 inches. Winds 
  gusting to 45 to 60 mph. Blowing snow with visibilities reduced 
  to 1/4 mile.

* WHERE...Skagway, Dyea, Klondike Highway, Haines, and the 
  Haines Highway.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM AKST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult to impossible. 
  Widespread blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. 
  Strong winds could cause tree damage.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow and blowing snow is still being
  observed around Haines, Skagway, and on the Klondike and Haines
  highways this morning. Winds and snow should diminish throughout
  the day.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must
travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded,
stay with your vehicle.

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

&&

$$

AKZ020-025-021800-
/O.CON.PAJK.WS.W.0023.000000T0000Z-201102T1800Z/
Glacier Bay-Juneau Borough and Northern Admiralty Island-
Including the cities of Gustavus and Juneau
743 AM AKST Mon Nov 2 2020

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

* WHAT...Rain and snow mixed with ice pellets and freezing rain. 
  Total snow accumulations 6 to 12 inches.

* WHERE...Glacier Bay and Juneau Borough and Northern Admiralty 
  Island including the cities of Juneau and Gustavus.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM AKST Monday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow may mix with rain, sleet, and 
  freezing rain at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency.

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

&&

$$

AKZ021-021800-
/O.CON.PAJK.WW.Y.0045.000000T0000Z-201102T1800Z/
Eastern Chichagof Island-
Including the city of Hoonah
743 AM AKST Mon Nov 2 2020

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

* WHAT...Rain and snow mixed with ice pellets. Additional snow 
  accumulations of 2 to 4 inches.

* WHERE...Hoonah.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM AKST Monday.

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


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

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

&&

$$

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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Juneau AK
843 AM AKST Mon Nov 2 2020


AKZ020-025-021845-
/O.EXP.PAJK.WS.W.0023.000000T0000Z-201102T1800Z/
Glacier Bay-Juneau Borough and Northern Admiralty Island-
Including the cities of Gustavus and Juneau
843 AM AKST Mon Nov 2 2020

...WINTER STORM WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 9 AM AKST THIS MORNING...

Snow is starting to diminish and the back end of the precip is
approaching the area. There may be some light snow that continues
through the rest of the day with light accumulation, but
more significant snowfall is not expected. Snow and sleet 
accumulations ranged from 6 to 12 inches across the area.

$$

AKZ021-021845-
/O.EXP.PAJK.WW.Y.0045.000000T0000Z-201102T1800Z/
Eastern Chichagof Island-
Including the city of Hoonah
843 AM AKST Mon Nov 2 2020

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 AM AKST THIS
MORNING...

Snow is starting to diminish and the back end of the precip is
approaching the area. There may be some light snow that continues
through the rest of the day with light accumulation, but
more significant snowfall is not expected. 

$$

AKZ018-019-022200-
/O.CON.PAJK.BZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-201102T2200Z/
Taiya Inlet and Klondike Highway-Haines Borough and Lynn Canal-
Including the cities of Skagway and Haines
843 AM AKST Mon Nov 2 2020

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM AKST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions are still occurring. For the 
  Skagway area, total snow accumulations of 24 to 33 inches. For 
  the Haines area, total snow accumulation of 15 to 26 inches. 
  Winds gusting to 45 to 60 mph. Blowing snow with visibilities 
  reduced to 1/4 mile.

* WHERE...Skagway, Dyea, Klondike Highway, Haines, and the 
  Haines Highway.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM AKST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult to impossible. 
  Widespread blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. 
  Strong winds could cause tree damage.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow and blowing snow is still being 
  observed around Haines, Skagway, and on the Klondike and 
  Haines highways this morning. Winds and snow should diminish 
  throughout the day.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must
travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded,
stay with your vehicle.

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

&&

$$

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WWAK47 PAJK 022033
WSWAJK

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Juneau AK
1133 AM AKST Mon Nov 2 2020

AKZ018-019-022145-
/O.CAN.PAJK.BZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-201102T2200Z/
Taiya Inlet and Klondike Highway-Haines Borough and Lynn Canal-
Including the cities of Skagway and Haines
1133 AM AKST Mon Nov 2 2020

...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Snow has stopped falling and winds are diminishing. Visibilities
have improved as well. Anywhere from 12 to 22 inches of snow with
blowing and drifting snow was reported overnight across the area.

$$

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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 Juneau, AK wrote its last area forecast discussion before this blizzard warning went out at Oct 31, 7:19 AM AKDT, 5 hours 41 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Oct 31, 7:19 AM AKDT, 5 hours 41 minutes before
Southeast Alaska Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Juneau AK
719 AM AKDT Sat Oct 31 2020

.SHORT TERM...Very complex weather affecting the region this
weekend with nearly every wx element being impactful. Saturday
starts off with widespread rain, stout southerly winds, and warm
air advection. The weather is being driven by a SWLY upper level
jet with a long fetch of moisture from the tropics. A surface low
off the coast of Yakutat will track eastward through the day,
causing a wind shift to the west and allowing the bulk of the rain
to let up in the evening (good news for trick-or-treaters).

The jet/tropical moisture stream will still be connected over the
far southern panhandle overnight, then start increasing as a new
developing low pressure system tracks northward to the south-
central gulf Sunday morning. Meanwhile, an upper level trough with
a polar connection and an artic front will be pushing into the
northern borders. While it will no longer be Halloween, this is
where things get scary. The confluence of the warm/deepening low
center and a tightening northerly pressure gradient with much
colder air will lead to north winds increasing to Storm Force by
Sunday evening for northern Lynn Canal. As the low moves into the
SE gulf, winds out of the S-SE along the southern outer coast and
Ketchikan area will increase with gusts of around +45mph likely
Sunday afternoon/evening.

Heavy rain will continue across the southern panhandle and spread
northward to the Juneau latitude in the afternoon. A flood watch
remains in effect for much of the region Sunday into Monday as
rates could push rivers to their banks and pose the rise of slides
in prone areas. For the Haines/Skagway area, CAA will set in
causing temperatures to decrease through Sunday and change
precipiation to snow in the afternoon at sea level. The heavy
precip rates from the low moving up and the increasing north
winds will result in probable blizzard conditions for
Haines/Skagway and the highways. The rain snow line will likely be
pushed south by the north winds causing Gustavus and out the road
in Juneau to possibly see snow mixing in Sunday night, but
confidence in how far south it goes is below average and will
depend on the ultimate track of the low.

.LONG TERM.../ Monday to Saturday as of 10 pm Friday/ Long wave
trough is forming over the Gulf of Alaska from Monday to the
Thursday with combination of a low moving south from Alaska to
near Prince William Sound with a short wave driving southward from
northwest of the Arctic Slope over the western part of the state
into the western gulf. By Thursday this short wave is headed
towards the Pacific Northeast and the WA/OR coastlines. A broad
ridge aloft covers the western gulf into the western part of the
state.

Monday will see SEAK dealing with the tail end of potential
Flooding (Central/Southern panhandle) plus Heavy snow and end of
a possible Blizzard (Nrn Lynn Canal) please see short term for
more info on these items. SE should wind down to chance/likely
showers from onshore flow, with a slow spread of snow vs rain as
colder air continues to spill southward. Dry / cool weather from
late Friday into the weekend.

By the End of the week most of the panhandle will be struggling to
have high temperatures top out above freezing, with Prince of
Wales Island having the better bet of that. High pressure with
central pressure in the mid 1040s is possible over NW Canada and
this will likely lead to good outflow winds headed to the weekend
and may need to watch for a potential Taku event. North winds were
increased some to reflect this idea, but will likely need to be
increased more.

&&

.AJK WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
PUBLIC...Flood Watch from Sunday morning through Monday morning for
     AKZ020>028.
     Strong Wind until 1 PM AKDT this afternoon for AKZ025.
     Winter Storm Watch from Sunday afternoon through Monday
     afternoon for AKZ018-019.
     Winter Storm Warning until 1 PM AKDT this afternoon for AKZ018.
     Strong Wind from 10 AM this morning to 4 PM AKDT this afternoon
     for AKZ018.
MARINE...Gale Warning for PKZ012-031-033-036-041>043.
     Small Craft Advisory for PKZ011-013-021-022-032-034-035-051>053.

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Ferrin/Bezenek

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In the hours before

Local storm report, Oct 31, 12:08 PM AKDT, 52 minutes before
PRELIMINARY LOCAL STORM REPORT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE JUNEAU AK
1208 PM AKDT SAT OCT 31 2020

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0706 AM     SNOW             WHITE PASS              59.63N 135.16W
10/31/2020  E4.5 INCH                           AK   DEPT OF HIGHWAYS

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EAL

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Oct 30, 6:56 PM AKDTWinter Storm WatchAJK18 hr
Oct 30, 7:37 PM AKDTFlood WatchAJK65 hr
Oct 31, 4:23 AM AKDTSmall Craft AdvisoryAJK61 hr
Oct 31, 2:09 PM AKDTHigh Wind WarningAJK40 hr
Oct 31, 3:33 PM AKDTGale WarningAJK37 hr
Oct 31, 3:34 PM AKDTGale WarningAJK49 hr
Oct 31, 3:38 PM AKDTGale WarningAJK49 hr
Oct 31, 3:38 PM AKDTSmall Craft AdvisoryAJK37 hr

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Sources

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