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Blizzard Warning 13, NWS Anchorage, AK
NWS Anchorage, AK issued this blizzard warning at Apr 9, 2021, 3:02 AM AKDT. It took effect at Apr 9, 2021, 4:00 PM AKDT. 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
- Apr 9, 2021, 3:02 AM AKDT (11:02 UTC)
- In effect from
- Apr 9, 2021, 4:00 PM AKDT
- Expired
- Apr 10, 2021, 12:00 PM AKDT
- In force
- 20 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Anchorage, AK
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340 WWAK42 PAFC 091102 WSWALU URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 302 AM AKDT Fri Apr 9 2021 AKZ155-100100- /O.UPG.PAFC.WW.Y.0040.210410T0000Z-210410T1800Z/ /O.NEW.PAFC.BZ.W.0013.210410T0000Z-210410T1500Z/ Kuskokwim Delta- Including the cities of Bethel, Hooper Bay, and Nunivak Island 302 AM AKDT Fri Apr 9 2021 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 AM AKDT SATURDAY FOR THE KUSKOKWIM DELTA COAST... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. Visibilities reduced to one quarter mile. * WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta coast. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 7 AM AKDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Drifting snow likely. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...While the worst conditions are expected near the coast, Bethel could see up to 4 inches of snow through Saturday morning. Winds will diminish farther inland. 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. && $$ AKZ195-091800- /O.CON.PAFC.BZ.W.0012.000000T0000Z-210409T1800Z/ Pribilof Islands- Including the city of Saint Paul 302 AM AKDT Fri Apr 9 2021 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM AKDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions occurring. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. Visibilities reduced to one quarter mile. * WHERE...Pribilof Islands. * WHEN...Until 10 AM AKDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Drifting snow likely. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Temperatures will warm from south to north this morning. Precipitation will change to rain at St. George, ending blizzard conditions there earlier than St. Paul. Snow will mix with or transition to all rain by late morning across the entire area, resulting in rapidly improving visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel very hazardous. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you.If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. && $$ AKZ161-100100- /O.NEW.PAFC.WW.Y.0041.210410T0300Z-210410T1500Z/ Bristol Bay- Including the cities of King Salmon, Dillingham, Naknek, and Pilot Point 302 AM AKDT Fri Apr 9 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM AKDT SATURDAY FOR NORTH AND WEST OF DILLINGHAM... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. Visibilities reduced to one half mile. * WHERE...North and west of Dillingham. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 AM AKDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions and drifting snow. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highest winds and snow totals are expected between Togiak and Goodnews Bay. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/afc
5 follow-up statements
627 WWAK42 PAFC 091808 WSWALU URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 1008 AM AKDT Fri Apr 9 2021 AKZ195-091915- /O.EXP.PAFC.BZ.W.0012.000000T0000Z-210409T1800Z/ Pribilof Islands- Including the city of Saint Paul 1008 AM AKDT Fri Apr 9 2021 ...BLIZZARD WARNING HAS EXPIRED... Weather has improved slightly to above blizzard criteria. However, low visibility from wind and snow with blowing snow still exist. Continue to use caution if needing to go outside. Conditions should continue to improve over the next few hours. $$ AKZ155-100715- /O.CON.PAFC.BZ.W.0013.210410T0000Z-210410T1500Z/ Kuskokwim Delta- Including the cities of Bethel, Hooper Bay, and Nunivak Island 1008 AM AKDT Fri Apr 9 2021 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 AM AKDT SATURDAY FOR THE KUSKOKWIM DELTA COAST... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. Visibilities reduced to one quarter mile. * WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta coast. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 7 AM AKDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Drifting snow likely. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...While the worst conditions are expected near the coast, Bethel could see up to 4 inches of snow through Saturday morning. Winds will diminish farther inland. 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. && $$ AKZ161-100715- /O.CON.PAFC.WW.Y.0041.210410T0300Z-210410T1500Z/ Bristol Bay- Including the cities of King Salmon, Dillingham, Naknek, and Pilot Point 1008 AM AKDT Fri Apr 9 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM AKDT SATURDAY NORTH AND WEST OF DILLINGHAM... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. Visibilities reduced to one half mile. * WHERE...North and west of Dillingham. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 AM AKDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions and drifting snow. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highest winds and snow totals are expected between Togiak and Goodnews Bay. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/afc
553 WWAK42 PAFC 092358 WSWALU URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 358 PM AKDT Fri Apr 9 2021 AKZ155-101500- /O.CON.PAFC.BZ.W.0013.210410T0000Z-210410T1500Z/ Kuskokwim Delta- Including the cities of Bethel, Hooper Bay, and Nunivak Island 358 PM AKDT Fri Apr 9 2021 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM AKDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions occurring. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. Visibilities reduced to one quarter mile. * WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta coast. * WHEN...Until to 7 AM AKDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Drifting snow likely. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...While the worst conditions are expected near the coast, Bethel could see up to 4 inches of snow through Saturday morning. Winds will be lower farther inland. Stronger winds near the coast will diminish by Saturday morning. 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. && $$ AKZ161-101500- /O.CON.PAFC.WW.Y.0041.210410T0300Z-210410T1500Z/ Bristol Bay- Including the cities of King Salmon, Dillingham, Naknek, and Pilot Point 358 PM AKDT Fri Apr 9 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 AM AKDT SATURDAY NORTH AND WEST OF DILLINGHAM... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. Visibilities reduced to one half mile. * WHERE...North and west of Dillingham. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 AM AKDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions and drifting snow. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highest winds and snow totals are expected between Togiak and Goodnews Bay. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/afc
155 WWAK42 PAFC 101123 WSWALU URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 323 AM AKDT Sat Apr 10 2021 AKZ155-101500- /O.CON.PAFC.BZ.W.0013.000000T0000Z-210410T1500Z/ Kuskokwim Delta- Including the cities of Bethel, Hooper Bay, and Nunivak Island 323 AM AKDT Sat Apr 10 2021 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM AKDT THIS MORNING FOR THE KUSKOKWIM DELTA COAST... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions occurring. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 2 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. Visibilities reduced to one quarter mile. * WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta coast. * WHEN...Until 7 AM AKDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Drifting snow likely. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...While the worst conditions are expected near the coast, Bethel could see an additional 2 inches of snow this morning. 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. && $$ AKZ161-101500- /O.CON.PAFC.WW.Y.0041.000000T0000Z-210410T1500Z/ Bristol Bay- Including the cities of King Salmon, Dillingham, Naknek, and Pilot Point 323 AM AKDT Sat Apr 10 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM AKDT THIS MORNING NORTH AND WEST OF DILLINGHAM... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow occuring. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 2 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. Visibilities reduced to one half mile. * WHERE...North and west of Dillingham. * WHEN...Until 7 AM AKDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions and drifting snow. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highest winds and snow totals are expected between Togiak and Goodnews Bay. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/afc
995 WWAK42 PAFC 101452 WSWALU URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 652 AM AKDT Sat Apr 10 2021 AKZ161-101600- /O.EXP.PAFC.WW.Y.0041.000000T0000Z-210410T1500Z/ Bristol Bay- Including the cities of King Salmon, Dillingham, Naknek, and Pilot Point 652 AM AKDT Sat Apr 10 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 7 AM AKDT THIS MORNING NORTH AND WEST OF DILLINGHAM... While light snow continues across the area, conditions should steadily improve for the rest of the morning as the snow moves off to the east and ends. $$ AKZ155-102000- /O.EXT.PAFC.BZ.W.0013.000000T0000Z-210410T2000Z/ Kuskokwim Delta- Including the cities of Bethel, Hooper Bay, and Nunivak Island 652 AM AKDT Sat Apr 10 2021 ...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKDT TODAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions occurring. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 2 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. Visibilities reduced to one quarter mile. * WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta coast. * WHEN...Until noon AKDT today. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Drifting snow likely. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel very hazardous. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you.If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/afc
119 WWAK42 PAFC 101956 WSWALU URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 1156 AM AKDT Sat Apr 10 2021 AKZ155-102100- /O.EXP.PAFC.BZ.W.0013.000000T0000Z-210410T2000Z/ Kuskokwim Delta- Including the cities of Bethel, Hooper Bay, and Nunivak Island 1156 AM AKDT Sat Apr 10 2021 ...BLIZZARD WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT NOON AKDT TODAY... Weather is improving slightly to above blizzard criteria. However, low visibility from wind and snow with blowing snow still exist. Continue to use caution especially when you're on the road and needing to go outside. Conditions should continue to improve over the next few hours. $$ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 8, 4:05 PM AKDT | Winter Weather Advisory | AFC | 11 hr | |
| Apr 9, 3:02 AM AKDT | Winter Weather Advisory | AFC | 28 hr | |
| Apr 9, 3:44 AM AKDT | Gale Warning | AFC | 60 hr | |
| Apr 9, 3:44 AM AKDT | Storm Warning | AFC | 24 hr | |
| Apr 9, 3:58 AM AKDT | Gale Warning | AFC | 60 hr | |
| Apr 9, 3:58 AM AKDT | Small Craft Advisory | AFC | 24 hr | |
| Apr 9, 3:58 AM AKDT | Heavy Freezing Spray Warning | AFC | 12 hr | |
| Apr 9, 3:59 AM AKDT | Gale Warning | AFC | 71 hr | |
| Apr 9, 3:57 PM AKDT | Gale Warning | AFC | 47 hr | |
| Apr 9, 3:57 PM AKDT | Small Craft Advisory | AFC | 23 hr |
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