Alert archive / Alaska / Blizzard Warnings in 2021
Blizzard Warning 6, NWS Anchorage, AK
NWS Anchorage, AK issued this blizzard warning at Mar 1, 2021, 4:31 PM AKST. It took effect at Mar 2, 2021, 1:00 AM AKST. It was in force for 22 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
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- Issued
- Mar 1, 2021, 4:31 PM AKST (01:31 UTC)
- In effect from
- Mar 2, 2021, 1:00 AM AKST
- Expired
- Mar 2, 2021, 11:00 PM AKST
- In force
- 22 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Anchorage, AK
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017 WWAK42 PAFC 020131 WSWALU URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 431 PM AKST Mon Mar 1 2021 AKZ185-021400- /O.NEW.PAFC.BZ.W.0006.210302T1500Z-210303T0800Z/ Eastern Aleutians- Including the cities of Unalaska and Nikolski 431 PM AKST Mon Mar 1 2021 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 11 PM AKST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches. Northwesterly winds 35 to 50 mph gusting as high as 65 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Aleutians, including Unalaska. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 11 PM AKST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A strong low will track southward into the eastern Bering early Tuesday. Westerly winds will eventually shift to northwesterly and then northerly by early Tuesday. Gusty winds combined with snow will create blowing snow conditions. Expect significantly reduced visibility, as low as 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. && $$ AKZ195-021400- /O.NEW.PAFC.BZ.W.0006.210302T1000Z-210303T0300Z/ Pribilof Islands- Including the city of Saint Paul 431 PM AKST Mon Mar 1 2021 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 6 PM AKST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Pribilof Islands. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 6 PM AKST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A strong low will track southward into the eastern Bering early Tuesday. Westerly winds will eventually shift to northwesterly and then northerly by early Tuesday. Gusty winds combined with snow will create blowing snow conditions. Expect significantly reduced visibility, as low as one quarter mile or less at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel very hazardous. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you.If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. && $$ AKZ181-021400- /O.EXB.PAFC.WW.Y.0020.210302T1800Z-210303T1500Z/ Alaska Peninsula- Including the cities of Cold Bay and Sand Point 431 PM AKST Mon Mar 1 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TUESDAY TO 6 AM AKST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations 4 to 7 inches. Winds 30 to 45 mph gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Alaska Peninsula. * WHEN...From 9 AM Tuesday to 6 AM AKST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A strong low will track southward into the eastern Bering early Tuesday. Westerly winds will eventually shift to northwesterly and then northerly by early Tuesday. Gusty winds combined with snow will create blowing snow conditions. Expect reduced visibility, as low as one half mile at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. && $$ AKZ155-021400- /O.CON.PAFC.WW.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-210302T2100Z/ Kuskokwim Delta- Including the cities of Bethel, Hooper Bay, and Nunivak Island 431 PM AKST Mon Mar 1 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Blowing snow expected. Easterly winds will shift to northerly at 25 to 35 mph gusting to 40 mph. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches. * WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta Coast. * WHEN...Until noon AKST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A brief break is expected this afternoon in between weather systems, however conditions will worsen by the evening hours tonight as the second system arrives. Snow combined with gusty northerly winds will create blowing snow conditions that will limit visibility to one half mile at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/afc
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982 WWAK42 PAFC 021229 WSWALU URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 329 AM AKST Tue Mar 2 2021 AKZ185-030430- /O.CON.PAFC.BZ.W.0006.210302T1500Z-210303T0800Z/ Eastern Aleutians- Including the cities of Unalaska and Nikolski 329 AM AKST Tue Mar 2 2021 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO 11 PM AKST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches. Northwesterly winds 35 to 50 mph gusting as high as 65 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Aleutians, including Unalaska. * WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to 11 PM AKST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. 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. && $$ AKZ195-030300- /O.CON.PAFC.BZ.W.0006.000000T0000Z-210303T0300Z/ Pribilof Islands- Including the city of Saint Paul 329 AM AKST Tue Mar 2 2021 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Pribilof Islands. * WHEN...Until 6 PM this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel very hazardous. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. && $$ AKZ155-022100- /O.CON.PAFC.WW.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-210302T2100Z/ Kuskokwim Delta- Including the cities of Bethel, Hooper Bay, and Nunivak Island 329 AM AKST Tue Mar 2 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST TODAY... * WHAT...Blowing snow expected. Easterly winds will shift to northerly at 25 to 35 mph gusting to 40 mph. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches. * WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta Coast. * WHEN...Until noon AKST today. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. && $$ AKZ181-030430- /O.CON.PAFC.WW.Y.0020.210302T1800Z-210303T1500Z/ Alaska Peninsula- Including the cities of Cold Bay and Sand Point 329 AM AKST Tue Mar 2 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 AM AKST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations 4 to 7 inches. Winds 30 to 45 mph gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Alaska Peninsula. * WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 6 AM AKST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/afc
590 WWAK42 PAFC 021239 WSWALU URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 339 AM AKST Tue Mar 2 2021 AKZ185-030145- /O.CON.PAFC.BZ.W.0006.210302T1500Z-210303T0800Z/ Eastern Aleutians- Including the cities of Unalaska and Nikolski 339 AM AKST Tue Mar 2 2021 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM AKST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches. Northwesterly winds 35 to 50 mph gusting as high as 65 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Aleutians, including Unalaska. * WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to 11 PM AKST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A strong low will track southward into the eastern Bering today. Westerly winds will eventually shift to northwesterly and then northerly by early this morning. Gusty winds combined with snow will create blowing snow conditions. Expect significantly reduced visibility, as low as 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. && $$ AKZ195-030145- /O.CON.PAFC.BZ.W.0006.000000T0000Z-210303T0300Z/ Pribilof Islands- Including the city of Saint Paul 339 AM AKST Tue Mar 2 2021 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Pribilof Islands. * WHEN...Until 6 PM this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A strong low will track southward into the eastern Bering today. Westerly winds will eventually shift to northwesterly and then northerly by early this morning. Gusty winds combined with snow will create blowing snow conditions. Expect significantly reduced visibility, as low as one quarter mile or less at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel very hazardous. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. && $$ AKZ155-022100- /O.CON.PAFC.WW.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-210302T2100Z/ Kuskokwim Delta- Including the cities of Bethel, Hooper Bay, and Nunivak Island 339 AM AKST Tue Mar 2 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST TODAY... * WHAT...Blowing snow expected. Easterly winds will shift to northerly at 25 to 35 mph gusting to 40 mph. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches. * WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta Coast. * WHEN...Until noon AKST today. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow combined with gusty northerly winds will create blowing snow conditions that will limit visibility to one half mile at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. && $$ AKZ181-030145- /O.CON.PAFC.WW.Y.0020.210302T1800Z-210303T1500Z/ Alaska Peninsula- Including the cities of Cold Bay and Sand Point 339 AM AKST Tue Mar 2 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 AM AKST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations 4 to 7 inches. Winds 30 to 45 mph gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Alaska Peninsula. * WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 6 AM AKST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A strong low will track southward into the eastern Bering today. Westerly winds will eventually shift to northwesterly and then northerly by early this morning. Gusty winds combined with snow will create blowing snow conditions. Expect significantly reduced visibility, as low as one quarter mile or less at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. && $$
999 WWAK42 PAFC 021758 WSWALU URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 858 AM AKST Tue Mar 2 2021 AKZ155-030100- /O.UPG.PAFC.WW.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-210302T2100Z/ /O.EXB.PAFC.BZ.W.0006.000000T0000Z-210303T0100Z/ Kuskokwim Delta- Including the cities of Bethel, Hooper Bay, and Nunivak Island 858 AM AKST Tue Mar 2 2021 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM AKST THIS AFTERNOON FOR THE KUSKOKWIM DELTA COAST... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta Coast. * WHEN...Until 4 PM AKST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Worst conditions are expected along the coast. Visibility may be as low as 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. && $$ AKZ185-030300- /O.CON.PAFC.BZ.W.0006.000000T0000Z-210303T0800Z/ Eastern Aleutians- Including the cities of Unalaska and Nikolski 858 AM AKST Tue Mar 2 2021 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM AKST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. Northwesterly winds 35 to 50 mph gusting as high as 65 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Aleutians, including Unalaska. * WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to 11 PM AKST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A strong low will track southward into the eastern Bering today. Westerly winds will eventually shift to northwesterly and then northerly. Gusty winds combined with snow will create blowing snow conditions. Expect significantly reduced visibility, as low as one quarter mile or less at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel very hazardous. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you.If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. && $$ AKZ195-030300- /O.CON.PAFC.BZ.W.0006.000000T0000Z-210303T0300Z/ Pribilof Islands- Including the city of Saint Paul 858 AM AKST Tue Mar 2 2021 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Pribilof Islands. * WHEN...Until 6 PM this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A strong low will track southward into the eastern Bering today. Westerly winds will eventually shift to northwesterly and then northerly. Gusty winds combined with snow will create blowing snow conditions. Expect significantly reduced visibility, as low as 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. && $$ AKZ181-030300- /O.CON.PAFC.WW.Y.0020.210302T1800Z-210303T1500Z/ Alaska Peninsula- Including the cities of Cold Bay and Sand Point 858 AM AKST Tue Mar 2 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to 10 inches. Winds 30 to 45 mph gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Alaska Peninsula. * WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 6 AM AKST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A strong low will track southward into the eastern Bering today. Westerly winds will eventually shift to northwesterly and then northerly. Gusty winds combined with snow will create blowing snow conditions. Expect significantly reduced visibility, as low as one quarter mile or less at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/afc
969 WWAK42 PAFC 022244 WSWALU URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 144 PM AKST Tue Mar 2 2021 AKZ155-030800- /O.EXT.PAFC.BZ.W.0006.000000T0000Z-210303T0800Z/ Kuskokwim Delta- Including the cities of Bethel, Hooper Bay, and Nunivak Island 144 PM AKST Tue Mar 2 2021 ...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM AKST THIS EVENING FOR THE KUSKOKWIM DELTA COAST... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta Coast. * WHEN...Until 11 PM AKST this evening. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Worst conditions are expected along the coast. Visibility may be as low as 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. && $$ AKZ185-030800- /O.CON.PAFC.BZ.W.0006.000000T0000Z-210303T0800Z/ Eastern Aleutians- Including the cities of Unalaska and Nikolski 144 PM AKST Tue Mar 2 2021 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM AKST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. Northwesterly winds 35 to 50 mph gusting as high as 65 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Aleutians, including Unalaska. * WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to 11 PM AKST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A strong low will track southward into the eastern Bering today. Westerly winds will eventually shift to northwesterly and then northerly. Gusty winds combined with snow will create blowing snow conditions. Expect significantly reduced visibility, as low as one quarter mile or less at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel very hazardous. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you.If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. && $$ AKZ195-030300- /O.CON.PAFC.BZ.W.0006.000000T0000Z-210303T0300Z/ Pribilof Islands- Including the city of Saint Paul 144 PM AKST Tue Mar 2 2021 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Pribilof Islands. * WHEN...Until 6 PM this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A strong low will track southward into the eastern Bering today. Westerly winds will eventually shift to northwesterly and then northerly. Gusty winds combined with snow will create blowing snow conditions. Expect significantly reduced visibility, as low as 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. && $$ AKZ181-031500- /O.CON.PAFC.WW.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-210303T1500Z/ Alaska Peninsula- Including the cities of Cold Bay and Sand Point 144 PM AKST Tue Mar 2 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to 10 inches. Winds 30 to 45 mph gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Alaska Peninsula. * WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 6 AM AKST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A strong low will track southward into the eastern Bering today. Westerly winds will eventually shift to northwesterly and then northerly. Gusty winds combined with snow will create blowing snow conditions. Expect significantly reduced visibility, as low as one quarter mile or less at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/afc
571 WWAK42 PAFC 030052 WSWALU URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 352 PM AKST Tue Mar 2 2021 AKZ195-030800- /O.EXT.PAFC.BZ.W.0006.000000T0000Z-210303T0800Z/ Pribilof Islands- Including the city of Saint Paul 352 PM AKST Tue Mar 2 2021 ...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM AKST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Pribilof Islands. * WHEN...Until 11 PM AKST this evening. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusty winds combined with snow will create blowing snow conditions. Expect significantly reduced visibility, as low as 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. && $$ AKZ155-030800- /O.CON.PAFC.BZ.W.0006.000000T0000Z-210303T0800Z/ Kuskokwim Delta- Including the cities of Bethel, Hooper Bay, and Nunivak Island 352 PM AKST Tue Mar 2 2021 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM AKST THIS EVENING FOR THE KUSKOKWIM DELTA COAST... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta. * WHEN...Until 11 PM AKST this evening. * IMPACTS...Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Worst conditions are expected along the coast. Visibility may be as low as one quarter mile or less at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel very hazardous. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. && $$ AKZ185-030800- /O.CON.PAFC.BZ.W.0006.000000T0000Z-210303T0800Z/ Eastern Aleutians- Including the cities of Unalaska and Nikolski 352 PM AKST Tue Mar 2 2021 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM AKST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Aleutians, including Unalaska. * WHEN...Until 11 PM AKST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusty winds combined with snow will create blowing snow conditions. Expect significantly reduced visibility, as low as 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. && $$ AKZ181-031400- /O.CON.PAFC.WW.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-210303T1500Z/ Alaska Peninsula- Including the cities of Cold Bay and Sand Point 352 PM AKST Tue Mar 2 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Alaska Peninsula. * WHEN...Until 6 AM AKST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusty winds combined with snow will create blowing snow conditions. Expect significantly reduced visibility, as low as one half mile or less at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/afc
407 WWAK42 PAFC 030741 WSWALU URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 1041 PM AKST Tue Mar 2 2021 AKZ155-030845- /O.EXP.PAFC.BZ.W.0006.000000T0000Z-210303T0800Z/ Kuskokwim Delta- Including the cities of Bethel, Hooper Bay, and Nunivak Island 1041 PM AKST Tue Mar 2 2021 ...BLIZZARD WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 11 PM AKST THIS EVENING... Light snow showers will continue overnight. Additionally, the wind is trending down. $$ AKZ185-030845- /O.EXP.PAFC.BZ.W.0006.000000T0000Z-210303T0800Z/ Eastern Aleutians- Including the cities of Unalaska and Nikolski 1041 PM AKST Tue Mar 2 2021 ...BLIZZARD WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 11 PM AKST THIS EVENING... Light snow and blowing snow will continue overnight. $$ AKZ195-030845- /O.EXP.PAFC.BZ.W.0006.000000T0000Z-210303T0800Z/ Pribilof Islands- Including the city of Saint Paul 1041 PM AKST Tue Mar 2 2021 ...BLIZZARD WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 11 PM AKST THIS EVENING... Snow and blowing snow will continue overnight. The wind is trending down. $$ AKZ181-031500- /O.CON.PAFC.WW.Y.0020.000000T0000Z-210303T1500Z/ Alaska Peninsula- Including the cities of Cold Bay and Sand Point 1041 PM AKST Tue Mar 2 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Alaska Peninsula. * WHEN...Until 6 AM AKST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. && $$ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 1, 3:44 PM AKST | Small Craft Advisory | AFC | 60 hr | |
| Mar 1, 3:51 PM AKST | Gale Warning | AFC | 6 days | |
| Mar 1, 3:51 PM AKST | Heavy Freezing Spray Warning | AFC | 12 hr | |
| Mar 1, 3:52 PM AKST | Gale Warning | AFC | 12 hr | |
| Mar 1, 3:52 PM AKST | Heavy Freezing Spray Warning | AFC | 12 hr | |
| Mar 2, 3:06 AM AKST | Gale Warning | AFC | 48 hr | |
| Mar 2, 3:06 AM AKST | Small Craft Advisory | AFC | 6 days | |
| Mar 2, 3:24 AM AKST | Gale Warning | AFC | 36 hr | |
| Mar 2, 3:24 AM AKST | Storm Warning | AFC | 3 days | |
| Mar 2, 3:31 AM AKST | Gale Warning | AFC | 4 days | |
| Mar 2, 3:31 AM AKST | Storm Warning | AFC | 12 hr | |
| Mar 2, 2:40 PM AKST | Small Craft Advisory | AFC | 3 days | |
| Mar 2, 2:40 PM AKST | Heavy Freezing Spray Warning | AFC | 49 hr |
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