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Blizzard Warning 16, NWS Anchorage, AK
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.
The area
The counties it named.
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. $$ AKZ121-260100- /O.CON.PAFC.WW.Y.0053.000000T0000Z-211126T0100Z/ Western Kenai Peninsula- Including the cities of Kenai, Soldotna, Homer, and Cooper Landing 1102 AM AKST Thu Nov 25 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM AKST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Blowing snow occurring. Visibility is being reduced to one half mile at times. Total snow accumulations 1-3 inches, with locally higher amounts. * WHERE...Western Kenai Peninsula from Clam Gulch south. The worst conditions will likely be near Kachemak Bay up to the Homer Bluffs. * WHEN...Until 4 PM AKST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions and restricted visibility for holiday travel. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Dry, powdery snow will continue to fall through the afternoon, reducing visibility due to gusty winds and in the wake of vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov. && $$ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 24, 3:21 PM AKST | Gale Warning | AFC | 37 hr | |
| Nov 24, 3:21 PM AKST | Small Craft Advisory | AFC | 4 days | |
| Nov 24, 3:21 PM AKST | Heavy Freezing Spray Warning | AFC | 5 days | |
| Nov 25, 3:33 AM AKST | Small Craft Advisory | AFC | 49 hr | |
| Nov 25, 3:55 AM AKST | Gale Warning | AFC | 24 hr | |
| Nov 25, 4:04 AM AKST | Small Craft Advisory | AFC | 48 hr | |
| Nov 25, 4:04 AM AKST | Heavy Freezing Spray Warning | AFC | 5 days | |
| Nov 25, 5:41 AM AKST | Winter Weather Advisory | AFC | 15 hr | |
| Nov 25, 2:57 PM AKST | Gale Warning | AFC | 24 hr | |
| Nov 25, 2:57 PM AKST | Small Craft Advisory | AFC | 6 days |
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The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text.