Alert archive / Alaska / Blizzard Warnings in 2021
Blizzard Warning 18, NWS Anchorage, AK
NWS Anchorage, AK issued this blizzard warning at Nov 29, 2021, 3:23 PM AKST. It took effect at Nov 29, 2021, 11:00 PM AKST. It was in force for 17 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
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The facts
- Issued
- Nov 29, 2021, 3:23 PM AKST (00:23 UTC)
- In effect from
- Nov 29, 2021, 11:00 PM AKST
- Expired
- Nov 30, 2021, 4:00 PM AKST
- In force
- 17 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Anchorage, AK
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044 WWAK41 PAFC 300023 WSWAER URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 323 PM AKST Mon Nov 29 2021 AKZ131-301330- /O.UPG.PAFC.WS.A.0008.211130T1200Z-211201T0900Z/ /O.NEW.PAFC.BZ.W.0018.211130T0800Z-211201T0600Z/ Northeast Prince William Sound- Including the cities of Valdez and Thompson Pass 323 PM AKST Mon Nov 29 2021 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 PM AKST TUESDAY FOR THOMPSON PASS... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 7 to 14 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Thompson Pass. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 9 PM AKST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow is expected begin this evening and will increase in intensity during the overnight hours. Heaviest snowfall rates are expected early Tuesday morning. Gusty northeasterly winds will combine with snow to reduce visibility to one quarter mile or less at times. Expect snowfall to become lighter during the afternoon hours on Tuesday. 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. && $$ AKZ125-301330- /O.CON.PAFC.WW.Y.0057.000000T0000Z-211130T1800Z/ Western Prince William Sound- Including the cities of Whittier, Seward, Girdwood, and Moose Pass 323 PM AKST Mon Nov 29 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM AKST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. East to northeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph. Visibility of one half mile or less at times. Total snow accumulations of 10 to 15 inches. * WHERE...Portage Valley and Whittier. * WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 9 AM AKST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will diminish overnight Monday into Tuesday morning. Snow rates will diminish during the day Tuesday before another round of snow develops late Tuesday into Wednesday morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/afc
3 follow-up statements
357 WWAK41 PAFC 301330 WSWAER URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 430 AM AKST Tue Nov 30 2021 AKZ125-301430- /O.CAN.PAFC.WW.Y.0057.000000T0000Z-211130T1800Z/ Western Prince William Sound- Including the cities of Whittier, Seward, Girdwood, and Moose Pass 430 AM AKST Tue Nov 30 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED FOR PORTAGE VALLEY AND WHITTIER... Snow will continue today, but winds will generally remain light. Thus, blowing snow is not expected to be an issue. $$ AKZ131-010100- /O.EXT.PAFC.BZ.W.0018.000000T0000Z-211201T0100Z/ Northeast Prince William Sound- Including the cities of Valdez and Thompson Pass 430 AM AKST Tue Nov 30 2021 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM AKST THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH THOMPSON PASS... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Thompson Pass. * WHEN...Until 4 PM AKST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will gradually diminish this afternoon, leading to a slight improvement in visibility. However, areas of blowing snow will persist. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel very hazardous. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you.If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov. && $$ AKZ121-010200- /O.NEW.PAFC.WW.Y.0059.211130T2200Z-211201T0900Z/ Western Kenai Peninsula- Including the cities of Kenai, Soldotna, Homer, and Cooper Landing 430 AM AKST Tue Nov 30 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO MIDNIGHT AKST TONIGHT FROM HOMER TO ANCHOR POINT... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 7 inches. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph. * WHERE...Homer northward to Anchor Point. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to midnight AKST tonight. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Blowing snow will reduce visibilities to one half mile or less at times. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusty southwest winds will develop this afternoon and persist through this evening, causing the falling snow to blow around. Yet another round of gusty winds and snow showers is possible beginning Wednesday afternoon. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/afc
222 WWAK41 PAFC 302256 WSWAER URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 156 PM AKST Tue Nov 30 2021 AKZ131-010100- /O.CON.PAFC.BZ.W.0018.000000T0000Z-211201T0100Z/ Northeast Prince William Sound- Including the cities of Valdez and Thompson Pass 156 PM AKST Tue Nov 30 2021 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM AKST THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH THOMPSON PASS... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Thompson Pass. * WHEN...Until 4 PM AKST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will gradually diminish this afternoon, leading to a slight improvement in visibility. However, areas of blowing snow will persist. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel very hazardous. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you.If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov. && $$ AKZ121-010900- /O.CON.PAFC.WW.Y.0059.000000T0000Z-211201T0900Z/ Western Kenai Peninsula- Including the cities of Kenai, Soldotna, Homer, and Cooper Landing 156 PM AKST Tue Nov 30 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AKST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Localized areas of freezing rain will occur through the evening hours. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 7 inches with total ice accumulations of a trace to one tenth of an inch. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph. * WHERE...Snow and blowing snow from Homer northward to Anchor Point. Freezing rain most likely along the coast from Kenai northward. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to midnight AKST tonight. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions, especially with any light icing through this evening. Blowing snow will reduce visibilities to one half mile or less at times. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusty southwest winds will develop this afternoon and persist through this evening, causing the falling snow to blow around. Yet another round of gusty winds and snow showers is possible beginning Wednesday afternoon. The best chance for freezing rain will exist north of Ninilchik into Kenai. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/afc
706 WWAK41 PAFC 010058 WSWAER URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 358 PM AKST Tue Nov 30 2021 AKZ131-010200- /O.EXP.PAFC.BZ.W.0018.000000T0000Z-211201T0100Z/ Northeast Prince William Sound- Including the cities of Valdez and Thompson Pass 358 PM AKST Tue Nov 30 2021 ...BLIZZARD WARNING HAS EXPIRED THROUGH THOMPSON PASS... Blizzard conditions have ended, but blowing snow will continue to reduce visibility to less than one mile at times. $$ AKZ121-011600- /O.EXT.PAFC.WW.Y.0059.000000T0000Z-211201T1600Z/ Western Kenai Peninsula- Including the cities of Kenai, Soldotna, Homer, and Cooper Landing 358 PM AKST Tue Nov 30 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM AKST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Localized areas of freezing rain will occur through the evening hours. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 7 inches with total ice accumulations of a trace to one tenth of an inch. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph. * WHERE...Snow and blowing snow from Homer northward to Anchor Point. Freezing rain most likely along the coast from Kenai northward. * WHEN...Until 7 AM AKST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions, especially with any light icing through this evening. Blowing snow will reduce visibilities to one half mile or less at times. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusty southwest winds will develop this afternoon and persist through this evening, causing the falling snow to blow around. Yet another round of gusty winds and snow showers is possible beginning Wednesday afternoon. 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 29, 3:05 PM AKST | Gale Warning | AFC | 4 days | |
| Nov 29, 3:05 PM AKST | Small Craft Advisory | AFC | 37 hr | |
| Nov 29, 3:05 PM AKST | Storm Warning | AFC | 6 days | |
| Nov 29, 4:06 PM AKST | Gale Warning | AFC | 3 days | |
| Nov 29, 4:06 PM AKST | Small Craft Advisory | AFC | 72 hr | |
| Nov 30, 12:06 AM AKST | Winter Weather Advisory | AFC | 25 hr | |
| Nov 30, 4:03 AM AKST | Gale Warning | AFC | 60 hr | |
| Nov 30, 4:09 AM AKST | Small Craft Advisory | AFC | 72 hr | |
| Nov 30, 4:09 AM AKST | Storm Warning | AFC | 60 hr | |
| Nov 30, 4:09 AM AKST | Heavy Freezing Spray Warning | AFC | 60 hr | |
| Nov 30, 4:20 AM AKST | Gale Warning | AFC | 10 hr | |
| Nov 30, 4:23 AM AKST | Gale Warning | AFC | 24 hr | |
| Nov 30, 4:30 AM AKST | Winter Weather Advisory | AFC | 24 hr | |
| Nov 30, 2:42 PM AKST | Small Craft Advisory | AFC | 3 days | |
| Nov 30, 2:55 PM AKST | Wind Chill Advisory | AFC | 10 hr |
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