Alert archive / Alaska / Blizzard Warnings in 2021
Blizzard Warning 26, NWS Anchorage, AK
NWS Anchorage, AK issued this blizzard warning at Dec 20, 2021, 4:26 PM AKST. It took effect at Dec 21, 2021, 1:00 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
- Dec 20, 2021, 4:26 PM AKST (01:26 UTC)
- In effect from
- Dec 21, 2021, 1:00 AM AKST
- Expired
- Dec 21, 2021, 9:27 AM AKST
- In force
- 8 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Anchorage, AK
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076 WWAK41 PAFC 210126 WSWAER URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 426 PM AKST Mon Dec 20 2021 AKZ131-211430- /O.UPG.PAFC.WS.A.0016.211221T1000Z-211222T0000Z/ /O.NEW.PAFC.BZ.W.0026.211221T1000Z-211222T0100Z/ Northeast Prince William Sound- Including the cities of Valdez and Thompson Pass 426 PM AKST Mon Dec 20 2021 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 4 PM AKST TUESDAY FOR THOMPSON PASS... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. Winds could gust as high as 70 mph. * WHERE...Thompson Pass. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 4 PM AKST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Visibility reduced to one quarter mile or less at times. 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. && $$ AKZ101-211000- /O.CON.PAFC.WW.Y.0071.000000T0000Z-211221T1000Z/ Anchorage- Including the cities of Anchorage, Eagle River, Indian, and Eklutna 426 PM AKST Mon Dec 20 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM AKST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches. Highest amounts are expected across East Anchorage, the Hillside, Eagle River and the Glenn Highway corridor. * WHERE...Anchorage. * WHEN...Until 1 AM AKST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning and evening commute. Visibility reduced to one half mile or less at times. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Freezing drizzle currently falling over the Anchorage Bowl will quickly change over to all snow by early this evening and become steadier and heavier. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov. && $$ AKZ111-211000- /O.CON.PAFC.WW.Y.0071.000000T0000Z-211221T1000Z/ Matanuska Valley- Including the cities of Palmer, Wasilla, Sutton, and Chickaloon 426 PM AKST Mon Dec 20 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM AKST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches. Highest amounts from Palmer north and east including Sutton to Chickaloon. * WHERE...Matanuska Valley. * WHEN...Until 1 AM AKST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute. Visibility reduced to one half mile or less at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov. && $$ AKZ121-210600- /O.CON.PAFC.WW.Y.0071.000000T0000Z-211221T0600Z/ Western Kenai Peninsula- Including the cities of Kenai, Soldotna, Homer, and Cooper Landing 426 PM AKST Mon Dec 20 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM AKST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Snow, mixed with freezing rain at times. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches and ice accumulations of around one tenth of an inch. Highest snow amounts from Sterling east. * WHERE...Western Kenai Peninsula. * WHEN...Until 9 PM AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Rain in Homer will transition to snow this evening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov. && $$ AKZ141-211200- /O.CON.PAFC.WW.Y.0071.000000T0000Z-211221T1200Z/ Copper River Basin- Including the cities of Glennallen, Eureka, McCarthy, Paxson, and Slana 426 PM AKST Mon Dec 20 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM AKST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches. * WHERE...Copper River Basin. * WHEN...Until 3 AM AKST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Visibility reduced to one half mile or less at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/afc
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997 WWAK41 PAFC 210530 WSWAER URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 830 PM AKST Mon Dec 20 2021 AKZ121-210630- /O.CAN.PAFC.WW.Y.0071.000000T0000Z-211221T0600Z/ Western Kenai Peninsula- Including the cities of Kenai, Soldotna, Homer, and Cooper Landing 830 PM AKST Mon Dec 20 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Snow and freezing rain have tapered off across much of the western Kenai Peninsula. Areas of light snow will linger inland through around midnight with little additional accumulation. $$ AKZ131-211830- /O.CON.PAFC.BZ.W.0026.211221T1000Z-211222T0100Z/ Northeast Prince William Sound- Including the cities of Valdez and Thompson Pass 830 PM AKST Mon Dec 20 2021 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 4 PM AKST TUESDAY THROUGH THOMPSON PASS... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. Winds could gust as high as 70 mph. * WHERE...Thompson Pass. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 4 PM AKST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Visibility reduced to one quarter mile or less at times. 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. && $$ AKZ101-211000- /O.CON.PAFC.WW.Y.0071.000000T0000Z-211221T1000Z/ Anchorage- Including the cities of Anchorage, Eagle River, Indian, and Eklutna 830 PM AKST Mon Dec 20 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM AKST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches. Highest amounts are expected across East Anchorage, the Hillside, Eagle River and the Glenn Highway corridor. * WHERE...Anchorage. * WHEN...Until 1 AM AKST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning and evening commute. Visibility reduced to one half mile or less at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov. && $$ AKZ111-211000- /O.CON.PAFC.WW.Y.0071.000000T0000Z-211221T1000Z/ Matanuska Valley- Including the cities of Palmer, Wasilla, Sutton, and Chickaloon 830 PM AKST Mon Dec 20 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM AKST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches. Highest amounts from Palmer north and east including Sutton to Chickaloon. * WHERE...Matanuska Valley. * WHEN...Until 1 AM AKST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute. Visibility reduced to one half mile or less at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov. && $$ AKZ141-211200- /O.CON.PAFC.WW.Y.0071.000000T0000Z-211221T1200Z/ Copper River Basin- Including the cities of Glennallen, Eureka, McCarthy, Paxson, and Slana 830 PM AKST Mon Dec 20 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM AKST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches. * WHERE...Copper River Basin. * WHEN...Until 3 AM AKST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Visibility reduced to one half mile or less at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/afc
143 WWAK41 PAFC 210951 WSWAER URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 1251 AM AKST Tue Dec 21 2021 AKZ101-211100- /O.EXP.PAFC.WW.Y.0071.000000T0000Z-211221T1000Z/ Anchorage- Including the cities of Anchorage, Eagle River, Indian, and Eklutna 1251 AM AKST Tue Dec 21 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 1 AM AKST EARLY THIS MORNING... Snow has moved out of the area, but a few flurries may linger tonight. $$ AKZ111-211100- /O.EXP.PAFC.WW.Y.0071.000000T0000Z-211221T1000Z/ Matanuska Valley- Including the cities of Palmer, Wasilla, Sutton, and Chickaloon 1251 AM AKST Tue Dec 21 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 1 AM AKST EARLY THIS MORNING... Snow has moved out of the area, but a few flurries may linger tonight. $$ AKZ131-212300- /O.CON.PAFC.BZ.W.0026.211221T1000Z-211222T0100Z/ Northeast Prince William Sound- Including the cities of Valdez and Thompson Pass 1251 AM AKST Tue Dec 21 2021 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM AKST THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH THOMPSON PASS... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. Winds could gust as high as 70 mph. * WHERE...Thompson Pass. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 4 PM AKST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Visibility reduced to one quarter mile or less at times. 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. && $$ AKZ141-211200- /O.CON.PAFC.WW.Y.0071.000000T0000Z-211221T1200Z/ Copper River Basin- Including the cities of Glennallen, Eureka, McCarthy, Paxson, and Slana 1251 AM AKST Tue Dec 21 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM AKST EARLY THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 2 inches. * WHERE...Copper River Basin. * WHEN...Until 3 AM AKST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Visibility reduced to one half mile or less at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/afc
493 WWAK41 PAFC 211147 WSWAER URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 247 AM AKST Tue Dec 21 2021 AKZ141-211300- /O.EXP.PAFC.WW.Y.0071.000000T0000Z-211221T1200Z/ Copper River Basin- Including the cities of Glennallen, Eureka, McCarthy, Paxson, and Slana 247 AM AKST Tue Dec 21 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 3 AM AKST EARLY THIS MORNING... Storm has moved out. Light snow will linger for the next few hours south of Glennallen. $$ AKZ131-220100- /O.CON.PAFC.BZ.W.0026.000000T0000Z-211222T0100Z/ Northeast Prince William Sound- Including the cities of Valdez and Thompson Pass 247 AM AKST Tue Dec 21 2021 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM AKST THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH THOMPSON PASS... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. Winds could gust as high as 70 mph. * WHERE...Thompson Pass. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 4 PM AKST today. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Visibility reduced to one quarter mile or less at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel very hazardous. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you.If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/afc
344 WWAK41 PAFC 211827 WSWAER URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 927 AM AKST Tue Dec 21 2021 AKZ131-211930- /O.CAN.PAFC.BZ.W.0026.000000T0000Z-211222T0100Z/ Northeast Prince William Sound- Including the cities of Valdez and Thompson Pass 927 AM AKST Tue Dec 21 2021 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED THROUGH THOMPSON PASS... Any blizzard conditions that occurred through the Pass have now ended. Localized reductions in visibility due to blowing snow are still possible. $$ 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 20, 3:15 PM AKST | Gale Warning | AFC | 13 hr | |
| Dec 20, 3:15 PM AKST | Storm Warning | AFC | 13 hr | |
| Dec 20, 3:25 PM AKST | Gale Warning | AFC | 13 hr | |
| Dec 20, 3:25 PM AKST | Small Craft Advisory | AFC | 13 hr | |
| Dec 20, 3:57 PM AKST | Gale Warning | AFC | 4 days | |
| Dec 20, 3:57 PM AKST | Small Craft Advisory | AFC | 49 hr | |
| Dec 21, 5:08 AM AKST | Gale Warning | AFC | 71 hr | |
| Dec 21, 5:08 AM AKST | Gale Warning | AFC | 59 hr | |
| Dec 21, 5:11 AM AKST | Gale Warning | AFC | 4 days | |
| Dec 21, 5:11 AM AKST | Gale Warning | AFC | 4 days | |
| Dec 21, 5:11 AM AKST | Small Craft Advisory | AFC | 8 days | |
| Dec 21, 5:11 AM AKST | Storm Warning | AFC | 11 hr | |
| Dec 21, 5:29 AM AKST | Winter Weather Advisory | AFC | 37 hr | |
| Dec 21, 11:43 AM AKST | Dense Fog Advisory | AFC | 8 hr |
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