Alert archive / Alaska / Blizzard Warnings in 2021
Blizzard Warning 3, NWS Anchorage, AK
NWS Anchorage, AK issued this blizzard warning at Jan 16, 2021, 1:04 PM AKST. It was in force for 29 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
- Jan 16, 2021, 1:04 PM AKST (22:04 UTC)
- Expired
- Jan 17, 2021, 6:00 PM AKST
- In force
- 29 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Anchorage, AK
The text
As transmitted.
357 WWAK42 PAFC 162204 WSWALU URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 104 PM AKST Sat Jan 16 2021 AKZ181-171400- /O.UPG.PAFC.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210117T2100Z/ /O.NEW.PAFC.BZ.W.0003.210116T2204Z-210117T2100Z/ Alaska Peninsula- Including the cities of Cold Bay and Sand Point 104 PM AKST Sat Jan 16 2021 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions occurring. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 12 inches. Sustained winds of 25 to 35 mph, gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Alaska Peninsula. * WHEN...Until noon AKST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility to one quarter mile at times. Very strong winds could damage property and cause power outages. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds, snow, and blowing snow will persist through Sunday afternoon. Highest snow totals are expected along the north side of the Alaska Peninsula.. 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. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/afc
4 follow-up statements
480 WWAK42 PAFC 171314 WSWALU URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 414 AM AKST Sun Jan 17 2021 AKZ181-172100- /O.CON.PAFC.BZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210117T2100Z/ Alaska Peninsula- Including the cities of Cold Bay and Sand Point 414 AM AKST Sun Jan 17 2021 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST TODAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations of up to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Alaska Peninsula. * WHEN...Until noon AKST today. * IMPACTS...Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Strong winds could move loose objects, damage property, and cause power outages. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds, snow, and blowing snow will persist through Sunday afternoon. Highest snow totals are expected on the north side of the Alaska Peninsula. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel very hazardous. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/afc
849 WWAK42 PAFC 172101 WSWALU URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 1201 PM AKST Sun Jan 17 2021 AKZ181-180300- /O.EXT.PAFC.BZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210118T0300Z/ Alaska Peninsula- Including the cities of Cold Bay and Sand Point 1201 PM AKST Sun Jan 17 2021 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions occurring. Additional snow accumulations of up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Alaska Peninsula. * WHEN...Until 6 PM AKST this evening. * IMPACTS...Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Strong winds could move loose objects, damage property, and cause power outages. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds, snow, and blowing snow will persist through Sunday evening, then will gradually improve. 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. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/afc
491 WWAK42 PAFC 180002 WSWALU URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 302 PM AKST Sun Jan 17 2021 AKZ181-180300- /O.CON.PAFC.BZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210118T0300Z/ Alaska Peninsula- Including the cities of Cold Bay and Sand Point 302 PM AKST Sun Jan 17 2021 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Alaska Peninsula. * WHEN...Until 6 PM AKST this evening. * IMPACTS...Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Strong winds could move loose objects, damage property, and cause power outages. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds, snow, and blowing snow will persist through Sunday evening, then will gradually improve. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel very hazardous. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you.If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. && $$ AKZ161-181800- /O.NEW.PAFC.WW.Y.0005.210118T1200Z-210119T0300Z/ Bristol Bay- Including the cities of King Salmon, Dillingham, Naknek, and Pilot Point 302 PM AKST Sun Jan 17 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 6 PM AKST MONDAY SOUTH OF KING SALMON... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Bristol Bay for Port Heiden, Pilot Point and Egegik. * WHEN...From 3 AM to 6 PM AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/afc
022 WWAK42 PAFC 180309 WSWALU URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 609 PM AKST Sun Jan 17 2021 AKZ181-180415- /O.EXP.PAFC.BZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210118T0300Z/ Alaska Peninsula- Including the cities of Cold Bay and Sand Point 609 PM AKST Sun Jan 17 2021 ...BLIZZARD WARNING HAS EXPIRED... Widespread blizzard conditions have ended. However, gusty northerly winds and areas of blowing snow are expected to continue across the Peninsula into Monday. $$ AKZ161-182045- /O.CON.PAFC.WW.Y.0005.210118T1200Z-210119T0300Z/ Bristol Bay- Including the cities of King Salmon, Dillingham, Naknek, and Pilot Point 609 PM AKST Sun Jan 17 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 6 PM AKST MONDAY SOUTH OF KING SALMON... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Bristol Bay for Port Heiden, Pilot Point and Egegik. * WHEN...From 3 AM to 6 PM AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 15, 3:02 PM AKST | Brisk Wind Advisory | AFC | 48 hr | |
| Jan 15, 3:02 PM AKST | Gale Warning | AFC | 4 days | |
| Jan 15, 3:43 PM AKST | Gale Warning | AFC | 12 hr | |
| Jan 15, 3:43 PM AKST | Small Craft Advisory | AFC | 36 hr | |
| Jan 16, 3:46 AM AKST | Gale Warning | AFC | 60 hr | |
| Jan 16, 3:46 AM AKST | Heavy Freezing Spray Warning | AFC | 5 days | |
| Jan 16, 4:01 AM AKST | Gale Warning | AFC | 3 days | |
| Jan 16, 4:06 AM AKST | Gale Warning | AFC | 3 hr | |
| Jan 16, 4:06 AM AKST | Small Craft Advisory | AFC | 24 hr | |
| Jan 16, 4:14 AM AKST | High Wind Watch | AFC | 25 hr | |
| Jan 16, 6:48 AM AKST | Storm Warning | AFC | 21 hr | |
| Jan 16, 9:00 AM AKST | Winter Weather Advisory | AFC | 4 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.