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Blizzard Warning 10, NWS Anchorage, AK

March 26, 2021

NWS Anchorage, AK issued this blizzard warning at Mar 26, 2021, 4:07 PM AKDT. It took effect at Mar 28, 2021, 1:00 AM AKDT. It was in force for 15 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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The facts

Issued
Mar 26, 2021, 4:07 PM AKDT (00:07 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 28, 2021, 1:00 AM AKDT
Expired
Mar 28, 2021, 4:00 PM AKDT
In force
15 hr
Issued by
NWS Anchorage, AK

The text

As transmitted.

237 
WWAK42 PAFC 270007
WSWALU

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
407 PM AKDT Fri Mar 26 2021

AKZ155-271315-
/O.NEW.PAFC.BZ.W.0010.210328T1200Z-210329T0000Z/
Kuskokwim Delta-
Including the cities of Bethel, Hooper Bay, and Nunivak Island
407 PM AKDT Fri Mar 26 2021

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 4 PM AKDT SUNDAY FOR
THE KUSKOKWIM DELTA COAST...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of
  4 to 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. Visibility will
  be reduced to one quarter mile or less in blowing snow.

* WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta coast.

* WHEN...From 4 AM to 4 PM AKDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce 
  visibility.

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. 

&&

$$

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5 follow-up statements
591 
WWAK42 PAFC 271222
WSWALU

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
422 AM AKDT Sat Mar 27 2021

AKZ155-280200-
/O.EXT.PAFC.BZ.W.0010.210328T0900Z-210329T0000Z/
Kuskokwim Delta-
Including the cities of Bethel, Hooper Bay, and Nunivak Island
422 AM AKDT Sat Mar 27 2021

...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 4 PM AKDT SUNDAY
FOR THE KUSKOKWIM DELTA COAST...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of
  4 to 8 inches. South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 50 
  mph. Visibility will be reduced to one quarter mile or less in 
  blowing snow.

* WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta coast.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 4 PM AKDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce 
  visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow is expected to begin across Nunivak
  Island around midnight before continuing eastward spreading into
  the Kuskokwim Delta Coast overnight. Temperatures are expected
  to rise above freezing Sunday afternoon which may cause a mix of
  rain and snow though winds will remain gusty ending any blizzard
  conditions.

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.

&&

$$

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452 
WWAK42 PAFC 272255
WSWALU

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
255 PM AKDT Sat Mar 27 2021

AKZ155-281400-
/O.CON.PAFC.BZ.W.0010.210328T0900Z-210329T0000Z/
Kuskokwim Delta-
Including the cities of Bethel, Hooper Bay, and Nunivak Island
255 PM AKDT Sat Mar 27 2021

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 4 PM AKDT
SUNDAY FOR THE KUSKOKWIM DELTA COAST...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations 
  of 4 to 8 inches. South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 50 
  mph. Visibility will be reduced to one quarter mile or less in 
  blowing snow.

* WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta coast.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 4 PM AKDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce 
  visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow is expected to begin across Nunivak
  Island around midnight tonight before continuing eastward
  spreading into the Kuskokwim Delta coast overnight. Temperatures
  are expected to rise above freezing Sunday afternoon. This will
  cause a mix of rain and snow and end the blizzard conditions.
  However, the winds will remain gusty through into Sunday night. 

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. 

&&

$$

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374 
WWAK42 PAFC 281148
WSWALU

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
348 AM AKDT Sun Mar 28 2021

AKZ155-290000-
/O.CON.PAFC.BZ.W.0010.000000T0000Z-210329T0000Z/
Kuskokwim Delta-
Including the cities of Bethel, Hooper Bay, and Nunivak Island
348 AM AKDT Sun Mar 28 2021

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM AKDT THIS
AFTERNOON FOR THE KUSKOKWIM DELTA COAST...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions occurring. Total snow accumulations 
  of 4 to 8 inches. South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 50 
  mph. Visibility will be reduced to one quarter mile or less in 
  blowing snow.

* WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta coast.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM AKDT Sunday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce 
  visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow has overspread the Kuskokwim Delta
  Coast early this morning. This is expected to continue through
  the rest of the morning and into the afternoon hours.
  Temperatures are expected to rise to near and slightly above
  freezing Sunday afternoon. This will cause a mix of rain and
  snow and end the blizzard conditions. However, the winds will
  remain gusty through Sunday night.

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.

&&

$$

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832 
WWAK42 PAFC 281753
WSWALU

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
953 AM AKDT Sun Mar 28 2021

AKZ155-290000-
/O.CON.PAFC.BZ.W.0010.000000T0000Z-210329T0000Z/
Kuskokwim Delta-
Including the cities of Bethel, Hooper Bay, and Nunivak Island
953 AM AKDT Sun Mar 28 2021

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

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions occurring. Total snow accumulations 
  of 4 to 8 inches. South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 50 
  mph. Visibility will be reduced to one quarter mile or less in 
  blowing snow.

* WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM AKDT this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce 
  visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow and blowing snow have move inland and
  the Blizzard Warning is now in effect for all of the Kuskokwim
  Delta. Temperatures are still expected to rise to near and
  slightly above freezing this afternoon. This will cause a mix of
  rain and snow and end the blizzard conditions. However, the
  winds will remain gusty through 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 very hazardous. If you must travel,
have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay
with your vehicle.

&&

$$

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424 
WWAK42 PAFC 282356
WSWALU

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
356 PM AKDT Sun Mar 28 2021

AKZ155-290100-
/O.EXP.PAFC.BZ.W.0010.000000T0000Z-210329T0000Z/
Kuskokwim Delta-
Including the cities of Bethel, Hooper Bay, and Nunivak Island
356 PM AKDT Sun Mar 28 2021

...BLIZZARD WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 4 PM AKDT THIS AFTERNOON...

Conditions have lifted out of blizzard criteria. Isolated areas of
blowing snow and strong winds will linger through the early 
evening.


$$

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The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 26, 4:01 PM AKDTGale WarningAFC5 days
Mar 26, 4:01 PM AKDTStorm WarningAFC48 hr
Mar 27, 3:31 AM AKDTSmall Craft AdvisoryAFC72 hr
Mar 27, 2:38 PM AKDTGale WarningAFC13 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.