Alert archive / Alaska / Blizzard Warnings in 2021
Blizzard Warning 10, NWS Anchorage, AK
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.
The area
The counties it named.
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. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/afc
5 follow-up statements
591 WWAK42 PAFC 271222 WSWALU URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 422 AM AKDT Sat Mar 27 2021 AKZ155-280200- /O.EXT.PAFC.BZ.W.0010.210328T0900Z-210329T0000Z/ Kuskokwim Delta- Including the cities of Bethel, Hooper Bay, and Nunivak Island 422 AM AKDT Sat Mar 27 2021 ...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 4 PM AKDT SUNDAY FOR THE KUSKOKWIM DELTA COAST... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches. South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. Visibility will be reduced to one quarter mile or less in blowing snow. * WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta coast. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 4 PM AKDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow is expected to begin across Nunivak Island around midnight before continuing eastward spreading into the Kuskokwim Delta Coast overnight. Temperatures are expected to rise above freezing Sunday afternoon which may cause a mix of rain and snow though winds will remain gusty ending any blizzard conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel very hazardous. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/afc
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. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/afc
374 WWAK42 PAFC 281148 WSWALU URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 348 AM AKDT Sun Mar 28 2021 AKZ155-290000- /O.CON.PAFC.BZ.W.0010.000000T0000Z-210329T0000Z/ Kuskokwim Delta- Including the cities of Bethel, Hooper Bay, and Nunivak Island 348 AM AKDT Sun Mar 28 2021 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM AKDT THIS AFTERNOON FOR THE KUSKOKWIM DELTA COAST... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions occurring. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches. South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. Visibility will be reduced to one quarter mile or less in blowing snow. * WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta coast. * WHEN...Until 4 PM AKDT Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow has overspread the Kuskokwim Delta Coast early this morning. This is expected to continue through the rest of the morning and into the afternoon hours. Temperatures are expected to rise to near and slightly above freezing Sunday afternoon. This will cause a mix of rain and snow and end the blizzard conditions. However, the winds will remain gusty through Sunday night. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel very hazardous. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/afc
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. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/afc
424 WWAK42 PAFC 282356 WSWALU URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 356 PM AKDT Sun Mar 28 2021 AKZ155-290100- /O.EXP.PAFC.BZ.W.0010.000000T0000Z-210329T0000Z/ Kuskokwim Delta- Including the cities of Bethel, Hooper Bay, and Nunivak Island 356 PM AKDT Sun Mar 28 2021 ...BLIZZARD WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 4 PM AKDT THIS AFTERNOON... Conditions have lifted out of blizzard criteria. Isolated areas of blowing snow and strong winds will linger through the early evening. $$ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 26, 4:01 PM AKDT | Gale Warning | AFC | 5 days | |
| Mar 26, 4:01 PM AKDT | Storm Warning | AFC | 48 hr | |
| Mar 27, 3:31 AM AKDT | Small Craft Advisory | AFC | 72 hr | |
| Mar 27, 2:38 PM AKDT | Gale Warning | AFC | 13 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.