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Blizzard Warning 16, NWS Anchorage, AK

November 24, 2021

NWS Anchorage, AK issued this blizzard warning at Nov 24, 2021, 7:42 PM AKST. It took effect at Nov 25, 2021, 3:00 AM AKST. It was in force for 8 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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The facts

Issued
Nov 24, 2021, 7:42 PM AKST (04:42 UTC)
In effect from
Nov 25, 2021, 3:00 AM AKST
Expired
Nov 25, 2021, 11:00 AM AKST
In force
8 hr
Issued by
NWS Anchorage, AK

The text

As transmitted.

648 
WWAK41 PAFC 250442
WSWAER

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
742 PM AKST Wed Nov 24 2021

AKZ125-252000-
/O.NEW.PAFC.BZ.W.0016.211125T1200Z-211125T2000Z/
Western Prince William Sound-
Including the cities of Whittier, Seward, Girdwood, 
and Moose Pass
742 PM AKST Wed Nov 24 2021

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 11 AM AKST THURSDAY FOR
WHITTIER...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of
  5 to 10 inches. West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph.

* WHERE...Whittier.

* WHEN...From 3 AM to 11 AM AKST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Widespread blowing snow will reduce visibility to 
  near zero at times. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The worst conditions will be during the 
  early morning hours on Thanksgiving Day. While snowfall is 
  expected to diminish and become more intermittent by midday, 
  strong and gusty westerly winds will persist into the weekend. 

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. 

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

&&

$$

http://www.weather.gov/afc
3 follow-up statements
726 
WWAK41 PAFC 251325
WSWAER

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
425 AM AKST Thu Nov 25 2021

AKZ125-252000-
/O.CON.PAFC.BZ.W.0016.000000T0000Z-211125T2000Z/
Western Prince William Sound-
Including the cities of Whittier, Seward, Girdwood, 
and Moose Pass
425 AM AKST Thu Nov 25 2021

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM AKST THIS
MORNING FOR WHITTIER...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations 
  of 5 to 10 inches. West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 
  mph.

* WHERE...Whittier.

* WHEN...From 3 AM to 11 AM AKST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Widespread blowing snow will reduce visibility to 
  near zero at times.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The worst conditions will be during the 
  early morning hours on Thanksgiving Day. While snowfall is 
  expected to diminish and become more intermittent by midday, 
  strong and gusty westerly winds will persist into the weekend.

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.

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

&&

$$

http://www.weather.gov/afc
817 
WWAK41 PAFC 251441
WSWAER

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
541 AM AKST Thu Nov 25 2021

AKZ125-252000-
/O.CON.PAFC.BZ.W.0016.000000T0000Z-211125T2000Z/
Western Prince William Sound-
Including the cities of Whittier, Seward, Girdwood, 
and Moose Pass
541 AM AKST Thu Nov 25 2021

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM AKST THIS
MORNING FOR WHITTIER...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations 
  of 5 to 10 inches. West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 
  mph.

* WHERE...Whittier.

* WHEN...Until 11 AM AKST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Widespread blowing snow will reduce visibility to 
  near zero at times.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The worst conditions will be during the 
  early morning hours on Thanksgiving Day. While snowfall is 
  expected to diminish and become more intermittent by midday, 
  strong and gusty westerly winds will persist into the weekend.

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.

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

&&

$$

AKZ121-260100-
/O.NEW.PAFC.WW.Y.0053.211125T1700Z-211126T0100Z/
Western Kenai Peninsula-
Including the cities of Kenai, Soldotna, Homer, 
and Cooper Landing
541 AM AKST Thu Nov 25 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM UNTIL 4 PM AKST 
THIS AFTERNOON FROM CLAM GULCH SOUTH...

* WHAT...Blowing snow expected. Visibility will be reduced to one
  half mile at times. Total snow accumulations 1-3 inches, with
  locally higher amounts.
 
* WHERE...Western Kenai Peninsula from Clam Gulch south. The worst
  conditions will likely be near Kachemak Bay up to the Homer
  Bluffs.

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

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions and restricted
  visibility for holiday travel. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Dry, powdery snow will continue to fall
  through the day. As winds begin to increase this morning, expect
  blowing snow to develop and reduce visibility. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

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

&&

$$

http://www.weather.gov/afc
065 
WWAK41 PAFC 252002
WSWAER

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
1102 AM AKST Thu Nov 25 2021

AKZ125-252115-
/O.EXP.PAFC.BZ.W.0016.000000T0000Z-211125T2000Z/
Western Prince William Sound-
Including the cities of Whittier, Seward, Girdwood, 
and Moose Pass
1102 AM AKST Thu Nov 25 2021

...BLIZZARD WARNING FOR WHITTIER HAS EXPIRED...

Gusty winds and snow showers may briefly reduce visibilities
through tonight, but the bulk of the steadiest snow has ended.

$$

AKZ121-260100-
/O.CON.PAFC.WW.Y.0053.000000T0000Z-211126T0100Z/
Western Kenai Peninsula-
Including the cities of Kenai, Soldotna, Homer, 
and Cooper Landing
1102 AM AKST Thu Nov 25 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM AKST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Blowing snow occurring. Visibility is being reduced to 
  one half mile at times. Total snow accumulations 1-3 inches, 
  with locally higher amounts.

* WHERE...Western Kenai Peninsula from Clam Gulch south. The 
  worst conditions will likely be near Kachemak Bay up to the 
  Homer Bluffs.

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

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions and restricted 
  visibility for holiday travel.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Dry, powdery snow will continue to fall
  through the afternoon, reducing visibility due to gusty winds
  and in the wake of vehicles.

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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The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Nov 24, 3:21 PM AKSTGale WarningAFC37 hr
Nov 24, 3:21 PM AKSTSmall Craft AdvisoryAFC4 days
Nov 24, 3:21 PM AKSTHeavy Freezing Spray WarningAFC5 days
Nov 25, 3:33 AM AKSTSmall Craft AdvisoryAFC49 hr
Nov 25, 3:55 AM AKSTGale WarningAFC24 hr
Nov 25, 4:04 AM AKSTSmall Craft AdvisoryAFC48 hr
Nov 25, 4:04 AM AKSTHeavy Freezing Spray WarningAFC5 days
Nov 25, 5:41 AM AKSTWinter Weather AdvisoryAFC15 hr
Nov 25, 2:57 PM AKSTGale WarningAFC24 hr
Nov 25, 2:57 PM AKSTSmall Craft AdvisoryAFC6 days

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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.