Alert archive / Alaska / Blizzard Warnings in 2021
Blizzard Warning 4, NWS Anchorage, AK
NWS Anchorage, AK issued this blizzard warning at Feb 10, 2021, 7:29 PM AKST. It was in force for 32 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
- Feb 10, 2021, 7:29 PM AKST (04:29 UTC)
- Expired
- Feb 12, 2021, 3:14 AM AKST
- In force
- 32 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Anchorage, AK
The text
As transmitted.
544 WWAK42 PAFC 110429 WSWALU URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 729 PM AKST Wed Feb 10 2021 AKZ155-111500- /O.UPG.PAFC.WW.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-210212T0300Z/ /O.NEW.PAFC.BZ.W.0004.210211T0429Z-210212T0600Z/ Kuskokwim Delta- Including the cities of Bethel, Hooper Bay, and Nunivak Island 729 PM AKST Wed Feb 10 2021 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM AKST THURSDAY ALONG THE KUSKOKWIM DELTA COAST... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta Coast and Nunivak Island. * WHEN...Until 9 PM AKST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility to one quarter mile or less. Inland areas will also experience visibility of one half mile at times. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Visibilities are expected to be around one half mile overnight, with conditions deteriorating during the day Thursday. The worst period of blizzard conditions is expected between late Thursday morning through Thursday 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. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/afc
4 follow-up statements
633 WWAK42 PAFC 111301 WSWALU URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 401 AM AKST Thu Feb 11 2021 AKZ155-120215- /O.EXT.PAFC.BZ.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210212T1500Z/ Kuskokwim Delta- Including the cities of Bethel, Hooper Bay, and Nunivak Island 401 AM AKST Thu Feb 11 2021 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST FRIDAY ALONG THE KUSKOKWIM DELTA COAST... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta Coast and Nunivak Island. * WHEN...Until 6 AM AKST Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility to one quarter mile or less. Inland areas will also experience visibility down to a half mile at times. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Visibilities are expected to be around one half mile overnight, with conditions deteriorating during the day Thursday. The worst period of blizzard conditions is expected between late Thursday morning through late Thursday night. Conditions will improve as winds decrease and as snowfall ends early Friday morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel very hazardous. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you.If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/afc
878 WWAK42 PAFC 111320 CCA WSWALU URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE...CORRECTED National Weather Service Anchorage AK 420 AM AKST Thu Feb 11 2021 AKZ155-120215- /O.COR.PAFC.BZ.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210212T1500Z/ Kuskokwim Delta- Including the cities of Bethel, Hooper Bay, and Nunivak Island 420 AM AKST Thu Feb 11 2021 ...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST FRIDAY ALONG THE KUSKOKWIM DELTA COAST... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions occurring. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta Coast and Nunivak Island. * WHEN...Until 6 AM AKST Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility to one quarter mile or less. Inland areas will also experience visibility down to a half mile at times. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Visibilities are expected to be around one half mile overnight, with conditions deteriorating during the day Today. The worst period of blizzard conditions is expected between late this morning through late tonight. Conditions will improve as winds decrease and as snowfall ends early Friday morning. 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. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/afc
997 WWAK42 PAFC 120037 WSWALU URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 337 PM AKST Thu Feb 11 2021 AKZ155-121500- /O.CON.PAFC.BZ.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210212T1500Z/ Kuskokwim Delta- Including the cities of Bethel, Hooper Bay, and Nunivak Island 337 PM AKST Thu Feb 11 2021 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST FRIDAY ALONG THE KUSKOKWIM DELTA COAST... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions occurring. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta Coast and Nunivak Island. * WHEN...Until 6 AM AKST Friday. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility to one quarter mile or less. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The worst of blizzard conditions is expected between Hooper Bay and Kipnuk along the coast. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel very hazardous. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/afc
079 WWAK42 PAFC 121214 WSWALU URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 314 AM AKST Fri Feb 12 2021 AKZ155-121315- /O.CAN.PAFC.BZ.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210212T1500Z/ Kuskokwim Delta- Including the cities of Bethel, Hooper Bay, and Nunivak Island 314 AM AKST Fri Feb 12 2021 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED ALONG THE KUSKOKWIM DELTA COAST... Temperatures have warmed and visibility has improved across the area, and blizzard conditions are no longer expected. $$ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 10, 3:55 PM AKST | Storm Warning | AFC | 12 hr | |
| Feb 10, 4:01 PM AKST | Small Craft Advisory | AFC | 4 days | |
| Feb 10, 4:01 PM AKST | Storm Warning | AFC | 12 hr | |
| Feb 10, 4:08 PM AKST | Gale Warning | AFC | 36 hr | |
| Feb 10, 4:08 PM AKST | Storm Warning | AFC | 36 hr | |
| Feb 11, 3:45 AM AKST | Gale Warning | AFC | 24 hr | |
| Feb 11, 3:45 AM AKST | Small Craft Advisory | AFC | 11 hr | |
| Feb 11, 3:55 AM AKST | Gale Warning | AFC | 12 hr | |
| Feb 11, 3:55 AM AKST | Small Craft Advisory | AFC | 24 hr | |
| Feb 11, 3:56 AM AKST | Gale Warning | AFC | 5 days | |
| Feb 11, 7:19 AM AKST | Small Craft Advisory | AFC | 8 hr |
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Sources
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