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Blizzard Warning 24, NWS Anchorage, AK
NWS Anchorage, AK issued this blizzard warning at Dec 12, 2021, 3:44 AM AKST. It took effect at Dec 13, 2021, 9:00 AM AKST. It was in force for 12 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
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- Issued
- Dec 12, 2021, 3:44 AM AKST (12:44 UTC)
- In effect from
- Dec 13, 2021, 9:00 AM AKST
- Expired
- Dec 13, 2021, 9:00 PM AKST
- In force
- 12 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Anchorage, AK
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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. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/afc
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475 WWAK42 PAFC 121657 CCA WSWALU URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE...CORRECTED National Weather Service Anchorage AK 757 AM AKST Sun Dec 12 2021 AKZ161-130145- /O.UPG.PAFC.WS.A.0014.211213T1800Z-211214T0900Z/ /O.COR.PAFC.BZ.W.0024.211213T1800Z-211214T0900Z/ Bristol Bay- Including the cities of King Salmon, Dillingham, Naknek, and Pilot Point 757 AM AKST Sun Dec 12 2021 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM MONDAY TO MIDNIGHT AKST MONDAY NIGHT FROM DILLINGHAM NORTH AND WEST... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of up to 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Dillingham north and west. * WHEN...From 9 AM Monday to midnight AKST Monday night. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. Visibilities reduced to one quarter mile or less at times. Arctic air temperatures combined with the wind will cause wind chills to be as low as 35 degrees below zero which could cause frostbite in as little as 10 to 15 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The rest of the Bristol Bay area will see snow, but winds are not expected to be nearly as strong as in Dillingham and areas north and west of Dillingham. Visibilities could still drop as low as one mile or less in these other areas. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel very hazardous. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you.If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. && $$ 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. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/afc
975 WWAK42 PAFC 132353 WSWALU URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 253 PM AKST Mon Dec 13 2021 AKZ181-140100- /O.EXP.PAFC.WW.Y.0068.000000T0000Z-211214T0000Z/ Alaska Peninsula- Including the cities of Cold Bay and Sand Point 253 PM AKST Mon Dec 13 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 3 PM AKST THIS AFTERNOON... The Winter Weather Advisory currently in effect will expire at 3 PM this afternoon. Sand Point is still observing one half mile visibility, moderate snow, and gusty winds up to 30 mph but this is expected to gradually begin to improve over the course of the next hour or so as the worst weather shifts off to the east. $$ AKZ161-140200- /O.CON.PAFC.BZ.W.0024.000000T0000Z-211214T0600Z/ Bristol Bay- Including the cities of King Salmon, Dillingham, Naknek, and Pilot Point 253 PM 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. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/afc
250 WWAK42 PAFC 140051 WSWALU URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 351 PM AKST Mon Dec 13 2021 AKZ161-140600- /O.CON.PAFC.BZ.W.0024.000000T0000Z-211214T0600Z/ Bristol Bay- Including the cities of King Salmon, Dillingham, Naknek, and Pilot Point 351 PM AKST Mon Dec 13 2021 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM AKST THIS EVENING ALONG THE BRISTOL BAY COAST... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions occurring. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. Heaviest amounts expected near Port Heiden. Northeast winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Along the Bristol Bay Coast. * WHEN...Until 9 PM AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. Visibilities reduced to one quarter mile or less at times. Arctic air temperatures combined with the wind will cause wind chills to be as low as 35 degrees below zero which could cause frostbite in as little as 10 to 15 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel very hazardous. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you.If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/afc
307 WWAK42 PAFC 140409 WSWALU URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 709 PM AKST Mon Dec 13 2021 AKZ161-140600- /O.CON.PAFC.BZ.W.0024.000000T0000Z-211214T0600Z/ Bristol Bay- Including the cities of King Salmon, Dillingham, Naknek, and Pilot Point 709 PM 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. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 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. 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. && $$ AKZ155-141500- /O.NEW.PAFC.WC.Y.0013.211214T0409Z-211215T0200Z/ Kuskokwim Delta- Including the cities of Bethel, Hooper Bay, and Nunivak Island 709 PM AKST Mon Dec 13 2021 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM AKST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 50 below zero. * WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta. * WHEN...Until 5 PM AKST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/afc
612 WWAK42 PAFC 140434 WSWALU URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 734 PM AKST Mon Dec 13 2021 AKZ161-140600- /O.CON.PAFC.BZ.W.0024.000000T0000Z-211214T0600Z/ Bristol Bay- Including the cities of King Salmon, Dillingham, Naknek, and Pilot Point 734 PM 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. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 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. 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. && $$ AKZ155-141500- /O.NEW.PAFC.WS.A.0015.211215T1000Z-211216T1000Z/ /O.CON.PAFC.WC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-211215T0200Z/ Kuskokwim Delta- Including the cities of Bethel, Hooper Bay, and Nunivak Island 734 PM AKST Mon Dec 13 2021 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM AKST TUESDAY... ...WINTER STORM WATCH FOR SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT FOR THE KUSKOKWIM DELTA COAST... * WHAT...For the Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 50 below zero. For the Winter Storm Watch, snow and blowing snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 6 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta. * WHEN...For the Wind Chill Advisory, until 5 PM AKST Tuesday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from late Tuesday night through late Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... For the Winter Storm Watch, highest snow amounts and strongest winds are expected along the coast with lower snow amounts expected farther inland. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/afc
376 WWAK42 PAFC 140554 WSWALU URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 854 PM AKST Mon Dec 13 2021 AKZ161-140700- /O.EXP.PAFC.BZ.W.0024.000000T0000Z-211214T0600Z/ Bristol Bay- Including the cities of King Salmon, Dillingham, Naknek, and Pilot Point 854 PM AKST Mon Dec 13 2021 ...BLIZZARD WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM AKST THIS EVENING ALONG THE BRISTOL BAY COAST... Snow is coming to an end across the Bristol Bay region. Snow showers and gusty northerly winds will continue overnight from Port Heiden to Pilot Point. Visibilities may be reduced at times during snow showers. $$ AKZ155-141500- /O.CON.PAFC.WC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-211215T0200Z/ /O.CON.PAFC.WS.A.0015.211215T1000Z-211216T1000Z/ Kuskokwim Delta- Including the cities of Bethel, Hooper Bay, and Nunivak Island 854 PM AKST Mon Dec 13 2021 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM AKST TUESDAY... ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT FOR THE KUSKOKWIM DELTA COAST... * WHAT...For the Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 50 below zero. For the Winter Storm Watch, snow and blowing snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 6 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta. * WHEN...For the Wind Chill Advisory, until 5 PM AKST Tuesday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from late Tuesday night through late Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... For the Winter Storm Watch, highest snow amounts and strongest winds are expected along the coast with lower snow amounts expected farther inland. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. && $$ 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 | Blizzard Warning | AFC | 42 hr | |
| Dec 11, 4:20 PM AKST | Winter Storm Watch | AFC | 11 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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