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Blizzard Warning 23, NWS Anchorage, AK
NWS Anchorage, AK issued this blizzard warning at Dec 11, 2021, 4:20 PM AKST. It took effect at Dec 12, 2021, 12:00 PM AKST. It was in force for 23 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
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- Issued
- Dec 11, 2021, 4:20 PM AKST (01:20 UTC)
- In effect from
- Dec 12, 2021, 12:00 PM AKST
- Expired
- Dec 13, 2021, 10:41 AM AKST
- In force
- 23 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Anchorage, AK
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259 WWAK42 PAFC 120120 WSWALU URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 420 PM AKST Sat Dec 11 2021 AKZ195-121500- /O.NEW.PAFC.BZ.W.0023.211212T2100Z-211213T1500Z/ Pribilof Islands- Including the city of Saint Paul 420 PM AKST Sat Dec 11 2021 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON SUNDAY TO 6 AM AKST MONDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 7 to 10 inches. East winds 35 to 55 mph with gusts as high as 65 mph. Visibilities reduced to as low as one quarter mile. * WHERE...Pribilof Islands. * WHEN...From noon Sunday to 6 AM AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow can create for significant drifts. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow is expected to begin overspreading the Pribilof Islands Sunday afternoon. Conditions are expected to deteriorate Sunday afternoon with the worst conditions expected Sunday evening through early Monday morning. Strong gusty winds are expected to accompany the falling snow causing it to blow around significantly. Warmer temperatures are expected to move in Monday morning which may allow rain to mix with snow. Conditions are expected to gradually improve by Monday afternoon. 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. && $$ AKZ155-121500- /O.NEW.PAFC.WS.A.0014.211213T1500Z-211214T0600Z/ Kuskokwim Delta- Including the cities of Bethel, Hooper Bay, and Nunivak Island 420 PM AKST Sat Dec 11 2021 ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY EVENING ALONG THE KUSKOKWIM DELTA COAST... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches possible. East winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Along the Kuskokwim Delta Coast. * WHEN...From Monday morning through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility to as low as one quarter mile at times. Arctic air temperatures combined with the wind will cause wind chills to be as low as 35 degrees below zero which could frostbite in as little as 10 to 15 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow is anticipated to overspread the Kuskokwim Delta Coast Monday morning peaking sometime in the afternoon with gradually improving conditions through the evening hours. There remains uncertainty as to exactly how far inland the precipitation advances. Therefore, this watch is just for the Kuskokwim Delta Coast at this time. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Watch for blizzard conditions means there is a potential for falling and/or blowing snow with strong winds and extremely poor visibilities. This can lead to whiteout conditions and make travel very hazardous. && $$ AKZ161-121500- /O.NEW.PAFC.WS.A.0014.211213T1800Z-211214T0900Z/ Bristol Bay- Including the cities of King Salmon, Dillingham, Naknek, and Pilot Point 420 PM AKST Sat Dec 11 2021 ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY EVENING MAINLY FROM DILLINGHAM NORTH AND WEST... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 5 inches possible. Northeast winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Mainly from Dillingham north and west. * WHEN...From Monday morning through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility to as low as one quarter mile. Arctic air temperatures combined with the wind will cause wind chills to be as low as 35 degrees below zero which could frostbite in as little as 10 to 15 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow is anticipated to overspread the northern Bristol Bay Coast late Monday morning peaking sometime in the afternoon with gradually improving conditions through the late evening hours. There remains uncertainty as to exactly how far inland the precipitation advances. Therefore, this watch is just for the Northern Bristol Bay coast higher elevations north and west of Dillingham at this time. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Watch for blizzard conditions means there is a potential for falling and/or blowing snow with strong winds and extremely poor visibilities. This can lead to whiteout conditions and make travel very hazardous. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/afc
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122 WWAK42 PAFC 121244 WSWALU URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 344 AM AKST Sun Dec 12 2021 AKZ161-130145- /O.UPG.PAFC.WS.A.0014.211213T1800Z-211214T0900Z/ /O.NEW.PAFC.BZ.W.0024.211213T1800Z-211214T0900Z/ Bristol Bay- Including the cities of King Salmon, Dillingham, Naknek, and Pilot Point 344 AM AKST Sun Dec 12 2021 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM MONDAY TO MIDNIGHT AKST MONDAY NIGHT MAINLY FROM DILLINGHAM NORTH AND WEST... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of up to 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Bristol Bay. * WHEN...From 9 AM Monday to midnight AKST Monday night. * IMPACTS...Expect degraded traveling conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility to as low as one quarter mile. Arctic air temperatures combined with the wind will cause wind chills to be as low as 35 degrees below zero which could frostbite in as little as 10 to 15 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel very hazardous. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you.If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. && $$ AKZ155-130145- /O.UPG.PAFC.WS.A.0014.211213T1500Z-211214T0600Z/ /O.EXB.PAFC.BZ.W.0023.211213T1500Z-211214T0600Z/ Kuskokwim Delta- Including the cities of Bethel, Hooper Bay, and Nunivak Island 344 AM AKST Sun Dec 12 2021 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 9 PM AKST MONDAY ALONG THE KUSKOKWIM DELTA COAST... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Along the Kuskokwim Delta Coast. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 9 PM AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...Expect degraded traveling conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility to as low as one quarter mile at times. Arctic air temperatures combined with the wind will cause wind chills to be as low as 35 degrees below zero which could frostbite in as little as 10 to 15 minutes. 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. && $$ AKZ195-130145- /O.CON.PAFC.BZ.W.0023.211212T2100Z-211213T1500Z/ Pribilof Islands- Including the city of Saint Paul 344 AM AKST Sun Dec 12 2021 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 AM AKST MONDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 7 to 10 inches. East winds 35 to 55 mph with gusts as high as 65 mph. Visibilities reduced to as low as one quarter mile. * WHERE...Pribilof Islands. * WHEN...From noon Sunday to 6 AM AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on degraded travel conditions. Widespread blowing snow can create for significant drifts. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel very hazardous. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you.If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/afc
475 WWAK42 PAFC 121657 CCA WSWALU URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE...CORRECTED National Weather Service Anchorage AK 757 AM AKST Sun Dec 12 2021 AKZ161-130145- /O.UPG.PAFC.WS.A.0014.211213T1800Z-211214T0900Z/ /O.COR.PAFC.BZ.W.0024.211213T1800Z-211214T0900Z/ Bristol Bay- Including the cities of King Salmon, Dillingham, Naknek, and Pilot Point 757 AM AKST Sun Dec 12 2021 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM MONDAY TO MIDNIGHT AKST MONDAY NIGHT FROM DILLINGHAM NORTH AND WEST... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of up to 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Dillingham north and west. * WHEN...From 9 AM Monday to midnight AKST Monday night. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. Visibilities reduced to one quarter mile or less at times. Arctic air temperatures combined with the wind will cause wind chills to be as low as 35 degrees below zero which could cause frostbite in as little as 10 to 15 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The rest of the Bristol Bay area will see snow, but winds are not expected to be nearly as strong as in Dillingham and areas north and west of Dillingham. Visibilities could still drop as low as one mile or less in these other areas. 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. && $$ AKZ155-130145- /O.UPG.PAFC.WS.A.0014.211213T1500Z-211214T0600Z/ /O.COR.PAFC.BZ.W.0023.211213T1500Z-211214T0600Z/ Kuskokwim Delta- Including the cities of Bethel, Hooper Bay, and Nunivak Island 757 AM AKST Sun Dec 12 2021 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 9 PM AKST MONDAY ALONG THE KUSKOKWIM DELTA COAST... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Along the Kuskokwim Delta Coast. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 9 PM AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. Visibilities reduced to one quarter mile or less at times. Arctic air temperatures combined with the wind will cause wind chills to be as low as 35 degrees below zero which could cause frostbite in as little as 10 to 15 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel very hazardous. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you.If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. && $$ AKZ195-130145- /O.COR.PAFC.BZ.W.0023.211212T2100Z-211213T1500Z/ Pribilof Islands- Including the city of Saint Paul 757 AM AKST Sun Dec 12 2021 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 AM AKST MONDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 7 to 10 inches. East winds 35 to 55 mph with gusts as high as 65 mph. * WHERE...Pribilof Islands. * WHEN...From noon Sunday to 6 AM AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. Visibilities reduced to one quarter mile or less at times. A long period of blowing snow could produce significant drifts of snow. 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. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/afc
423 WWAK42 PAFC 130048 WSWALU URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 348 PM AKST Sun Dec 12 2021 AKZ155-131500- /O.EXT.PAFC.BZ.W.0023.211213T1500Z-211214T0300Z/ Kuskokwim Delta- Including the cities of Bethel, Hooper Bay, and Nunivak Island 348 PM AKST Sun Dec 12 2021 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM AKST MONDAY ALONG THE KUSKOKWIM DELTA COAST... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. East winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Along the Kuskokwim Delta Coast. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 6 PM AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. Visibilities reduced to one quarter mile or less at times. Arctic air temperatures combined with the wind will cause wind chills to be as low as 35 degrees below zero which could cause frostbite in as little as 10 to 15 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel very hazardous. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you.If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. && $$ AKZ161-131500- /O.EXT.PAFC.BZ.W.0024.211213T1800Z-211214T0600Z/ Bristol Bay- Including the cities of King Salmon, Dillingham, Naknek, and Pilot Point 348 PM AKST Sun Dec 12 2021 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 9 PM AKST MONDAY FOR DILLINGHAM NORTH AND WEST... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 5 inches. Northeast winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Dillingham north and west. * WHEN...From 9 AM to 9 PM AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. Visibilities reduced to one quarter mile or less at times. Arctic air temperatures combined with the wind will cause wind chills to be as low as 35 degrees below zero which could cause frostbite in as little as 10 to 15 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The rest of the Bristol Bay area will see snow, but winds are not expected to be nearly as strong as in Dillingham and areas north and west of Dillingham. Visibilities could still drop as low as one mile or less in these other areas. 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. && $$ AKZ195-131500- /O.CON.PAFC.BZ.W.0023.000000T0000Z-211213T1500Z/ Pribilof Islands- Including the city of Saint Paul 348 PM AKST Sun Dec 12 2021 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST MONDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Total snow accumulations of 7 to 10 inches. East winds 35 to 55 mph with gusts as high as 65 mph. * WHERE...Pribilof Islands. * WHEN...Until to 6 AM AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. Visibilities reduced to one quarter mile or less at times. A long period of blowing snow could produce significant drifts of snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel very hazardous. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you.If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/afc
066 WWAK42 PAFC 131216 WSWALU URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 316 AM AKST Mon Dec 13 2021 AKZ155-140130- /O.CON.PAFC.BZ.W.0023.211213T1500Z-211214T0300Z/ Kuskokwim Delta- Including the cities of Bethel, Hooper Bay, and Nunivak Island 316 AM AKST Mon Dec 13 2021 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THIS EVENING ALONG THE KUSKOKWIM DELTA COAST... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. East winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Along the Kuskokwim Delta Coast. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 6 PM AKST today. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. Visibilities reduced to one quarter mile or less at times. Arctic air temperatures combined with the wind will cause wind chills to be as low as 35 degrees below zero which could cause frostbite in as little as 10 to 15 minutes. 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. && $$ AKZ161-140130- /O.CON.PAFC.BZ.W.0024.211213T1800Z-211214T0600Z/ Bristol Bay- Including the cities of King Salmon, Dillingham, Naknek, and Pilot Point 316 AM AKST Mon Dec 13 2021 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 9 PM AKST THIS EVENING DILLINGHAM NORTH AND WEST... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 5 inches. Northeast winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Dillingham north and west. * WHEN...From 9 AM to 9 PM AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. Visibilities reduced to one quarter mile or less at times. Arctic air temperatures combined with the wind will cause wind chills to be as low as 35 degrees below zero which could cause frostbite in as little as 10 to 15 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The rest of the Bristol Bay area will see snow, but winds are not expected to be nearly as strong as in Dillingham and areas north and west of Dillingham. Visibilities could still drop as low as one half mile or less in these other areas. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel very hazardous. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you.If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. && $$ AKZ195-131500- /O.CON.PAFC.BZ.W.0023.000000T0000Z-211213T1500Z/ Pribilof Islands- Including the city of Saint Paul 316 AM AKST Mon Dec 13 2021 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST EARLY THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Total snow accumulations of 7 to 10 inches. East winds 35 to 55 mph with gusts as high as 65 mph. * WHERE...Pribilof Islands. * WHEN...Until to 6 AM AKST today. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. Visibilities reduced to one quarter mile or less at times. A long period of blowing snow could produce significant drifts of snow. 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. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/afc
983 WWAK42 PAFC 131340 WSWALU URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 440 AM AKST Mon Dec 13 2021 AKZ195-131800- /O.EXT.PAFC.BZ.W.0023.000000T0000Z-211213T1800Z/ Pribilof Islands- Including the city of Saint Paul 440 AM AKST Mon Dec 13 2021 ...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM AKST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Total snow accumulations of 7 to 10 inches. East winds 35 to 55 mph with gusts as high as 65 mph. * WHERE...Pribilof Islands. * WHEN...Until 9 AM AKST this morning. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. Visibilities reduced to one quarter mile or less at times. A long period of blowing snow could produce significant drifts of snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel very hazardous. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you.If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. && $$ AKZ155-140245- /O.CON.PAFC.BZ.W.0023.211213T1500Z-211214T0300Z/ Kuskokwim Delta- Including the cities of Bethel, Hooper Bay, and Nunivak Island 440 AM AKST Mon Dec 13 2021 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THIS EVENING ALONG THE KUSKOKWIM DELTA COAST... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. East winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Along the Kuskokwim Delta Coast. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 6 PM AKST today. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. Visibilities reduced to one quarter mile or less at times. Arctic air temperatures combined with the wind will cause wind chills to be as low as 35 degrees below zero which could cause frostbite in as little as 10 to 15 minutes. 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. && $$ AKZ161-140245- /O.CON.PAFC.BZ.W.0024.211213T1800Z-211214T0600Z/ Bristol Bay- Including the cities of King Salmon, Dillingham, Naknek, and Pilot Point 440 AM AKST Mon Dec 13 2021 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 9 PM AKST THIS EVENING FOR DILLINGHAM NORTH AND WEST... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 5 inches. Northeast winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Dillingham north and west. * WHEN...From 9 AM to 9 PM AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. Visibilities reduced to one quarter mile or less at times. Arctic air temperatures combined with the wind will cause wind chills to be as low as 35 degrees below zero which could cause frostbite in as little as 10 to 15 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The rest of the Bristol Bay area will see snow, but winds are not expected to be nearly as strong as in Dillingham and areas north and west of Dillingham. Visibilities could still drop as low as one half mile or less in these other areas. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel very hazardous. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you.If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/afc
126 WWAK42 PAFC 131703 WSWALU URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 803 AM AKST Mon Dec 13 2021 AKZ195-131815- /O.CAN.PAFC.BZ.W.0023.000000T0000Z-211213T1800Z/ Pribilof Islands- Including the city of Saint Paul 803 AM AKST Mon Dec 13 2021 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED... The Blizzard Warning has been canceled for the Pribilof Islands as the worst conditions have ended. Strong gusty winds up to 50 mph are expected to continue through the late morning today causing some blowing snow conditions with visibilities as low as three quarter mile at times. $$ AKZ155-140245- /O.CON.PAFC.BZ.W.0023.000000T0000Z-211214T0300Z/ Kuskokwim Delta- Including the cities of Bethel, Hooper Bay, and Nunivak Island 803 AM AKST Mon Dec 13 2021 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THIS EVENING ALONG THE KUSKOKWIM DELTA COAST... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. East winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Along the Kuskokwim Delta Coast. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 6 PM AKST today. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. Visibilities reduced to one quarter mile or less at times. Arctic air temperatures combined with the wind will cause wind chills to be as low as 35 degrees below zero which could cause frostbite in as little as 10 to 15 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel very hazardous. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you.If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. && $$ AKZ161-140245- /O.CON.PAFC.BZ.W.0024.211213T1800Z-211214T0600Z/ Bristol Bay- Including the cities of King Salmon, Dillingham, Naknek, and Pilot Point 803 AM AKST Mon Dec 13 2021 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM AKST THIS EVENING FOR DILLINGHAM NORTH AND WEST... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 5 inches. Northeast winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Dillingham north and west. * WHEN...From 9 AM to 9 PM AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. Visibilities reduced to one quarter mile or less at times. Arctic air temperatures combined with the wind will cause wind chills to be as low as 35 degrees below zero which could cause frostbite in as little as 10 to 15 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The rest of the Bristol Bay area will see snow, but winds are not expected to be nearly as strong as in Dillingham and areas north and west of Dillingham. Visibilities could still drop as low as one half mile or less in these other areas. 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. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/afc
989 WWAK42 PAFC 131941 WSWALU URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 1041 AM AKST Mon Dec 13 2021 AKZ155-132045- /O.CAN.PAFC.BZ.W.0023.000000T0000Z-211214T0300Z/ Kuskokwim Delta- Including the cities of Bethel, Hooper Bay, and Nunivak Island 1041 AM AKST Mon Dec 13 2021 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED ALONG THE KUSKOKWIM DELTA COAST... The Blizzard Warning has been cancelled for the Kuskokwim Delta Coast as conditions have not materialized. Some light snow may still overspread the coastal areas today with the gusty winds but blizzard conditions are not expected. Nunivak Island is the only area based on webcams currently seeing snow falling accompanied by gusty winds with visibilities as low as a mile at times. Any light snow falling will taper off through the afternoon and end by evening though gusty winds of 25 to 30 mph will continue into tonight. $$ AKZ161-140200- /O.CON.PAFC.BZ.W.0024.000000T0000Z-211214T0600Z/ Bristol Bay- Including the cities of King Salmon, Dillingham, Naknek, and Pilot Point 1041 AM AKST Mon Dec 13 2021 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM AKST THIS EVENING ALONG THE BRISTOL BAY COAST... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions occurring. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches. Heaviest amounts expected near Port Heiden. Northeast winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Along the Bristol Bay Coast. * WHEN...Until 9 PM AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. Visibilities reduced to one quarter mile or less at times. Arctic air temperatures combined with the wind will cause wind chills to be as low as 35 degrees below zero which could cause frostbite in as little as 10 to 15 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The rest of the Bristol Bay area will see snow, but winds are not expected to be nearly as strong as in Dillingham and areas north and west of Dillingham. Visibilities could still drop as low as one half mile or less in these other areas. 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. && $$ AKZ181-140000- /O.NEW.PAFC.WW.Y.0068.211213T1941Z-211214T0000Z/ Alaska Peninsula- Including the cities of Cold Bay and Sand Point 1041 AM AKST Mon Dec 13 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM AKST THIS AFTERNOON FROM NELSON LAGOON AND SAND POINT EAST... * WHAT...Blowing snow occurring. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. East-Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...From Nelson Lagoon and Sand Point east. * WHEN...Until 3 PM AKST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Webcams as well as observations in the area are showing very low visibilities and light to moderate snow falling. This is expected to continue through late this afternoon before gradually improving. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. && $$ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 11, 3:45 PM AKST | Gale Warning | AFC | 24 hr | |
| Dec 11, 3:45 PM AKST | Small Craft Advisory | AFC | 36 hr | |
| Dec 11, 3:45 PM AKST | Storm Warning | AFC | 36 hr | |
| Dec 11, 3:48 PM AKST | Gale Warning | AFC | 36 hr | |
| Dec 11, 3:59 PM AKST | Gale Warning | AFC | 4 days | |
| Dec 11, 3:59 PM AKST | Storm Warning | AFC | 36 hr | |
| Dec 11, 3:59 PM AKST | Storm Warning | AFC | 4 days | |
| Dec 11, 4:20 PM AKST | Winter Storm Watch | AFC | 11 hr | |
| Dec 12, 3:44 AM AKST | Blizzard Warning | AFC | 41 hr | |
| Dec 12, 3:49 AM AKST | Gale Warning | AFC | 36 hr | |
| Dec 12, 3:50 AM AKST | Heavy Freezing Spray Warning | AFC | 12 hr | |
| Dec 12, 4:09 AM AKST | Small Craft Advisory | AFC | 3 hr | |
| Dec 12, 4:09 AM AKST | Storm Warning | AFC | 24 hr | |
| Dec 12, 4:09 AM AKST | Heavy Freezing Spray Warning | AFC | 24 hr | |
| Dec 12, 6:54 AM AKST | Gale Warning | AFC | 9 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.