Alert archive / Alaska / Blizzard Warnings in 2021
Blizzard Warning 1, NWS Anchorage, AK
NWS Anchorage, AK issued this blizzard warning at Jan 10, 2021, 8:13 AM AKST. It was in force for 20 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
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- Issued
- Jan 10, 2021, 8:13 AM AKST (17:13 UTC)
- Expired
- Jan 11, 2021, 4:34 AM AKST
- In force
- 20 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Anchorage, AK
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861 WWAK42 PAFC 101713 WSWALU URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 813 AM AKST Sun Jan 10 2021 AKZ155-110615- /O.NEW.PAFC.BZ.W.0001.210110T1713Z-210111T1500Z/ Kuskokwim Delta- Including the cities of Bethel, Hooper Bay, and Nunivak Island 813 AM AKST Sun Jan 10 2021 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST MONDAY ALONG THE KUSKOKWIM DELTA COAST NORTH OF TOKSOOK BAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions occurring. North winds of 35 to 45 mph with gusts as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Along the Kuskokwim Delta Coast North of Toksook Bay. * WHEN...Until 6 AM AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Current observations across Chevak and near the Kuskokwim Delta Coast are showing winds gusting as high as 50 mph this morning with 1/4 mile visibility. The 1/4 mile visibility and strong gusty winds upwards of 50 mph are expected to continue throughout the day and into the early morning hours on Monday. Conditions will gradually improve early Monday morning with improving visibilities but winds will remain gusty upwards of 20 to 30 mph throughout the day Monday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel very hazardous. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you.If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. && $$ AKZ185-110615- /O.CON.PAFC.WW.Y.0002.210111T1000Z-210112T1000Z/ Eastern Aleutians- Including the cities of Unalaska and Nikolski 813 AM AKST Sun Jan 10 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM MONDAY TO 1 AM AKST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches. Northwest wind 30 to 45 mph with gusts to 55 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Aleutians. * WHEN...From 1 AM Monday to 1 AM AKST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility to one half mile at times. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds, snow showers, and blowing snow will persist today. However, stronger winds will start after 1am Monday, which will increase the likelihood of blowing snow and reduce visibility to one half mile. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/afc
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961 WWAK42 PAFC 101926 WSWALU URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 1026 AM AKST Sun Jan 10 2021 AKZ155-110830- /O.CON.PAFC.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210111T1500Z/ Kuskokwim Delta- Including the cities of Bethel, Hooper Bay, and Nunivak Island 1026 AM AKST Sun Jan 10 2021 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST MONDAY ALONG THE KUSKOKWIM DELTA COAST NORTH OF TOKSOOK BAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions occurring. North winds of 35 to 45 mph with gusts as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Along the Kuskokwim Delta Coast North of Toksook Bay. * WHEN...Until 6 AM AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Current observations across Chevak and near the Kuskokwim Delta Coast are showing winds gusting as high as 50 mph this morning with 1/4 mile visibility. The 1/4 mile visibility and strong gusty winds upwards of 50 mph are expected to continue throughout the day and into the early morning hours on Monday. Conditions will gradually improve early Monday morning with improving visibilities but winds will remain gusty upwards of 20 to 30 mph throughout the day Monday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel very hazardous. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you.If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. && $$ AKZ181-110830- /O.EXB.PAFC.WW.Y.0002.210110T1926Z-210111T1500Z/ Alaska Peninsula- Including the cities of Cold Bay and Sand Point 1026 AM AKST Sun Jan 10 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST MONDAY... * WHAT...Blowing snow occurring. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches. North winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts 45 to 55 mph. * WHERE...Alaska Peninsula. * WHEN...Until 6 AM AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility to one half mile. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Light snow is currently falling across the area. This is expected to continue through the remainder of the day picking up in intensity this afternoon and continue through 6 AM Monday morning. Falling snow combined with strong gusty winds will reduce visibilities to as low as 1/2 mile. After 6am, conditions will gradually improve with subsiding winds with on- and-off snow showers continuing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. && $$ AKZ185-110830- /O.CON.PAFC.WW.Y.0002.210111T1000Z-210112T1000Z/ Eastern Aleutians- Including the cities of Unalaska and Nikolski 1026 AM AKST Sun Jan 10 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM MONDAY TO 1 AM AKST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches. Northwest wind 30 to 45 mph with gusts to 55 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Aleutians. * WHEN...From 1 AM Monday to 1 AM AKST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility to one half mile at times. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds, snow showers, and blowing snow will persist today. However, stronger winds will start after 1am Monday, which will increase the likelihood of blowing snow and reduce visibility to one half mile. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/afc
858 WWAK42 PAFC 102126 WSWALU URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 1226 PM AKST Sun Jan 10 2021 AKZ155-111030- /O.CON.PAFC.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210111T1500Z/ Kuskokwim Delta- Including the cities of Bethel, Hooper Bay, and Nunivak Island 1226 PM AKST Sun Jan 10 2021 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST MONDAY ALONG THE KUSKOKWIM DELTA COAST NORTH OF TOKSOOK BAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions occurring. North winds of 35 to 45 mph with gusts as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Along the Kuskokwim Delta Coast North of Toksook Bay. * WHEN...Until 6 AM AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Current observations across Chevak and near the Kuskokwim Delta Coast are showing winds gusting as high as 50 mph this morning with frequent whiteout conditions. The one quarter mile or less visibilities and strong gusty winds upwards of 50 mph are expected to continue throughout the day and into the early morning hours on Monday. Conditions will gradually improve early Monday morning with improving visibilities but winds will remain gusty upwards of 20 to 30 mph throughout the day Monday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel very hazardous. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you.If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. && $$ AKZ195-111030- /O.EXB.PAFC.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210112T0600Z/ Pribilof Islands- Including the city of Saint Paul 1226 PM AKST Sun Jan 10 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM AKST MONDAY... * WHAT...Blowing snow occurring. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. North winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts upwards of 50 mph. * WHERE...Pribilof Islands. * WHEN...Until 9 PM AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility to one half mile. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Light to moderate snow is currently falling across the area. This is expected to continue through the remainder of the day with the peak of the event expected between 9 PM this evening through 9 PM Monday evening. Falling snow combined with strong gusty winds will reduce visibilities to as low as one half mile. After 9 PM Monday, conditions will only gradually improve with subsiding winds and frequent snow showers. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. && $$ AKZ181-111030- /O.CON.PAFC.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210111T1500Z/ Alaska Peninsula- Including the cities of Cold Bay and Sand Point 1226 PM AKST Sun Jan 10 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST MONDAY... * WHAT...Blowing snow occurring. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches. North winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts 45 to 55 mph. * WHERE...Alaska Peninsula. * WHEN...Until 6 AM AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility to one half mile. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Light to moderate snow is currently falling across the area. This is expected to continue through the remainder of the day picking up in intensity this afternoon and continue through 6 AM Monday morning. Falling snow combined with strong gusty winds will reduce visibilities to as low as one half mile. After 6am, conditions will gradually improve with subsiding winds with on- and-off snow showers continuing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. && $$ AKZ185-111030- /O.CON.PAFC.WW.Y.0002.210111T1000Z-210112T1000Z/ Eastern Aleutians- Including the cities of Unalaska and Nikolski 1226 PM AKST Sun Jan 10 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM MONDAY TO 1 AM AKST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches. Northwest wind 30 to 45 mph with gusts to 55 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Aleutians. * WHEN...From 1 AM Monday to 1 AM AKST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility to one half mile at times. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds, snow showers, and blowing snow will persist today. However, stronger winds will start after 1am Monday, which will increase the likelihood of blowing snow and reduce visibility to one half mile. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/afc
799 WWAK42 PAFC 110018 WSWALU URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 318 PM AKST Sun Jan 10 2021 AKZ155-111500- /O.CON.PAFC.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210111T1500Z/ Kuskokwim Delta- Including the cities of Bethel, Hooper Bay, and Nunivak Island 318 PM AKST Sun Jan 10 2021 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST MONDAY ALONG THE KUSKOKWIM DELTA COAST NORTH OF TOKSOOK BAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions occurring. North winds of 35 to 45 mph with gusts as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Along the Kuskokwim Delta Coast North of Toksook Bay. * WHEN...Until 6 AM AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Current observations across Chevak and near the Kuskokwim Delta Coast are showing winds gusting as high as 50 mph this morning with frequent whiteout conditions. The one quarter mile or less visibilities and strong gusty winds upwards of 50 mph are expected to continue throughout the day and into the early morning hours on Monday. Conditions will gradually improve early Monday morning with improving visibilities but winds will remain gusty upwards of 20 to 30 mph throughout the day Monday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel very hazardous. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you.If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. && $$ AKZ181-111500- /O.CON.PAFC.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210111T1500Z/ Alaska Peninsula- Including the cities of Cold Bay and Sand Point 318 PM AKST Sun Jan 10 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST MONDAY... * WHAT...Blowing snow occurring. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches. North winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts 45 to 55 mph. * WHERE...Alaska Peninsula. * WHEN...Until 6 AM AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility to one half mile. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Light to moderate snow is currently falling across the area. This is expected to continue through the remainder of the day picking up in intensity this afternoon and continue through 6 AM Monday morning. Falling snow combined with strong gusty winds will reduce visibilities to as low as one half mile. After 6am, conditions will gradually improve with subsiding winds with on- and-off snow showers continuing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. && $$ AKZ185-111500- /O.CON.PAFC.WW.Y.0002.210111T1000Z-210112T1000Z/ Eastern Aleutians- Including the cities of Unalaska and Nikolski 318 PM AKST Sun Jan 10 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM MONDAY TO 1 AM AKST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches. Northwest wind 30 to 45 mph with gusts to 55 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Aleutians. * WHEN...From 1 AM Monday to 1 AM AKST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility to one half mile at times. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds, snow showers, and blowing snow will persist today. However, stronger winds will start after 1am Monday, which will increase the likelihood of blowing snow and reduce visibility to one half mile. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. && $$ AKZ195-111500- /O.CON.PAFC.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210112T0600Z/ Pribilof Islands- Including the city of Saint Paul 318 PM AKST Sun Jan 10 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM AKST MONDAY... * WHAT...Blowing snow occurring. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. North winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts upwards of 50 mph. * WHERE...Pribilof Islands. * WHEN...Until 9 PM AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility to one half mile. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Light to moderate snow is currently falling across the area. This is expected to continue through the remainder of the day with the peak of the event expected between 9 PM this evening through 9 PM Monday evening. Falling snow combined with strong gusty winds will reduce visibilities to as low as one half mile. After 9 PM Monday, conditions will only gradually improve with subsiding winds and frequent snow showers. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/afc
275 WWAK42 PAFC 111334 WSWALU URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 434 AM AKST Mon Jan 11 2021 AKZ155-111445- /O.CAN.PAFC.BZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210111T1500Z/ Kuskokwim Delta- Including the cities of Bethel, Hooper Bay, and Nunivak Island 434 AM AKST Mon Jan 11 2021 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED ALONG THE KUSKOKWIM DELTA COAST NORTH OF TOKSOOK BAY... Blizzard conditions have diminished as visibility has improved. Snow showers and blowing snow are still possible throughout the day today. $$ AKZ181-120300- /O.EXT.PAFC.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210112T0300Z/ Alaska Peninsula- Including the cities of Cold Bay and Sand Point 434 AM AKST Mon Jan 11 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Blowing snow occurring. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches. North winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts 45 to 50 mph. * WHERE...Alaska Peninsula. * WHEN...Until 6 PM AKST this evening. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility to one half mile at times. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Light to moderate snow is currently falling across the area. This is expected to continue through this evening. Falling snow combined with strong gusty winds will reduce visibilities to as low as one half mile. After 6pm, conditions will gradually improve with subsiding winds with on- and-off snow showers continuing. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. && $$ AKZ185-120300- /O.EXT.PAFC.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210112T1500Z/ Eastern Aleutians- Including the cities of Unalaska and Nikolski 434 AM AKST Mon Jan 11 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow occurring. Additional snow accumulations of 8 to 12 inches. Northwest wind 30 to 45 mph with gusts to 55 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Aleutians. * WHEN...Until 6 AM AKST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility to one half mile at times. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds, snow showers, and blowing snow will persist today. Stronger winds starting this morning will increase the likelihood of blowing snow and reduce visibility to one half mile. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. && $$ AKZ195-120300- /O.CON.PAFC.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210112T0600Z/ Pribilof Islands- Including the city of Saint Paul 434 AM AKST Mon Jan 11 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM AKST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Blowing snow occurring. Additional snow accumulations of up to 3 inches. North winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts upwards of 50 mph. * WHERE...Pribilof Islands. * WHEN...Until 9 PM AKST this evening. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility to one half mile. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Light to moderate snow is currently falling across the area. This is expected to continue through the remainder of the day. Falling snow combined with strong gusty winds will reduce visibilities to as low as one half mile. After 9 PM Monday, conditions will only gradually improve with subsiding winds and frequent snow showers. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/afc
The office that day
Everything else NWS Anchorage, AK issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 9, 3:24 PM AKST | Gale Warning | AFC | 61 hr | |
| Jan 9, 3:29 PM AKST | Gale Warning | AFC | 36 hr | |
| Jan 9, 3:29 PM AKST | Storm Warning | AFC | 12 hr | |
| Jan 9, 3:31 PM AKST | Gale Warning | AFC | 12 hr | |
| Jan 9, 3:35 PM AKST | Gale Warning | AFC | 12 hr | |
| Jan 9, 3:35 PM AKST | Small Craft Advisory | AFC | 60 hr | |
| Jan 10, 3:38 AM AKST | Gale Warning | AFC | 24 hr | |
| Jan 10, 3:38 AM AKST | Small Craft Advisory | AFC | 24 hr | |
| Jan 10, 3:57 AM AKST | Gale Warning | AFC | 24 hr | |
| Jan 10, 3:57 AM AKST | Small Craft Advisory | AFC | 72 hr | |
| Jan 10, 4:07 AM AKST | Winter Weather Advisory | AFC | 62 hr |
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