Alert archive / Alaska / Blizzard Warnings in 2021
Blizzard Warning 7, NWS Anchorage, AK
NWS Anchorage, AK issued this blizzard warning at Mar 3, 2021, 4:28 PM AKST. It took effect at Mar 4, 2021, 6:00 AM AKST. It was in force for 12 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Mar 3, 2021, 4:28 PM AKST (01:28 UTC)
- In effect from
- Mar 4, 2021, 6:00 AM AKST
- Expired
- Mar 4, 2021, 6:00 PM AKST
- In force
- 12 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Anchorage, AK
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As transmitted.
994 WWAK42 PAFC 040128 WSWALU URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 428 PM AKST Wed Mar 3 2021 AKZ155-041400- /O.NEW.PAFC.BZ.W.0007.210304T1500Z-210305T0300Z/ Kuskokwim Delta- Including the cities of Bethel, Hooper Bay, and Nunivak Island 428 PM AKST Wed Mar 3 2021 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM AKST THURSDAY FOR THE KUSKOKWIM DELTA COAST AND NUNIVAK ISLAND... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta Coast and Nunivak Island. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 6 PM AKST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility to as low as one quarter mile. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blizzard conditions are expected for Nunivak Island and the Kuskokwim Delta Coast from Quinhagak to Hooper Bay in association with the strongest winds. Farther inland, winds will not be quite as strong. However, the combination of snow and blowing snow will likely reduce visibilities as low as one half mile 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. && $$ AKZ161-041400- /O.NEW.PAFC.WW.Y.0021.210304T2000Z-210305T0800Z/ Bristol Bay- Including the cities of King Salmon, Dillingham, Naknek, and Pilot Point 428 PM AKST Wed Mar 3 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM AKST THURSDAY FOR BRISTOL BAY... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Bristol Bay. * WHEN...From 11 AM to 11 PM AKST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility to a low as one half mile. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are expected along the Bristol Bay coast, especially from Dillingham west to Cape Newenham. Farther inland, winds are not expected to be as gusty, but the combination of snow and blowing snow may still reduce visibilities to one half mile at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/afc
3 follow-up statements
355 WWAK42 PAFC 041214 WSWALU URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 314 AM AKST Thu Mar 4 2021 AKZ155-050300- /O.CON.PAFC.BZ.W.0007.210304T1500Z-210305T0300Z/ Kuskokwim Delta- Including the cities of Bethel, Hooper Bay, and Nunivak Island 314 AM AKST Thu Mar 4 2021 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM AKST THIS EVENING FOR THE KUSKOKWIM DELTA COAST AND NUNIVAK ISLAND... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta Coast and Nunivak Island. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 6 PM AKST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility to as low as one quarter mile. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blizzard conditions are expected for Nunivak Island and the Kuskokwim Delta Coast from Quinhagak to Hooper Bay in association with the strongest winds. Farther inland, winds will not be quite as strong. However, the combination of snow and blowing snow will likely reduce visibilities as low as one half mile 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. && $$ AKZ161-050315- /O.CON.PAFC.WW.Y.0021.210304T2000Z-210305T0800Z/ Bristol Bay- Including the cities of King Salmon, Dillingham, Naknek, and Pilot Point 314 AM AKST Thu Mar 4 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 11 PM AKST TONIGHT FOR BRISTOL BAY... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Bristol Bay. * WHEN...From 11 AM to 11 PM AKST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility to a low as one half mile. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are expected along the Bristol Bay coast, especially from Dillingham west to Cape Newenham. Farther inland, winds are not expected to be as gusty, but the combination of snow and blowing snow may still reduce visibilities to one half mile at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/afc
003 WWAK42 PAFC 050034 WSWALU URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 334 PM AKST Thu Mar 4 2021 AKZ155-050300- /O.CON.PAFC.BZ.W.0007.000000T0000Z-210305T0300Z/ Kuskokwim Delta- Including the cities of Bethel, Hooper Bay, and Nunivak Island 334 PM AKST Thu Mar 4 2021 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THIS EVENING FOR THE KUSKOKWIM DELTA COAST... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations of up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta Coast. * WHEN...Until 6 PM AKST this evening. * IMPACTS...Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Visibility has improved across Nunivak Island and the northwestern Kuskokwim Delta. Visibility remains restricted to a quarter mile or less throughout portions of the southwest Kuskokwim Delta, however visibility will rapidly improve in the next few hours. 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. && $$ AKZ161-050800- /O.CON.PAFC.WW.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-210305T0800Z/ Bristol Bay- Including the cities of King Salmon, Dillingham, Naknek, and Pilot Point 334 PM AKST Thu Mar 4 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM AKST THIS EVENING FOR BRISTOL BAY... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Bristol Bay. * WHEN...Until 11 PM AKST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility to as low as one half mile. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are expected along the Bristol Bay Coast, especially from Dillingham west to Cape Newenham. Farther inland, winds are not expected to be as gusty, but the combination of snow and blowing snow may still reduce visibilities to one half mile at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/afc
391 WWAK42 PAFC 050255 WSWALU URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 555 PM AKST Thu Mar 4 2021 AKZ155-050400- /O.EXP.PAFC.BZ.W.0007.000000T0000Z-210305T0300Z/ Kuskokwim Delta- Including the cities of Bethel, Hooper Bay, and Nunivak Island 555 PM AKST Thu Mar 4 2021 ...BLIZZARD WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM AKST THIS EVENING... The front has passed through most of the region although blizzard conditions may continue for the next hour. Blowing snow may occur through the evening. $$ AKZ161-050800- /O.CON.PAFC.WW.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-210305T0800Z/ Bristol Bay- Including the cities of King Salmon, Dillingham, Naknek, and Pilot Point 555 PM AKST Thu Mar 4 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM AKST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Bristol Bay. * WHEN...Until 11 PM AKST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility to as low as one half mile. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are expected along the Bristol Bay Coast, especially from Dillingham west to Cape Newenham. Farther inland, winds are not expected to be as gusty, but the combination of snow and blowing snow may still reduce visibilities to one half mile at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. && $$ 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 3, 3:48 PM AKST | Storm Warning | AFC | 36 hr | |
| Mar 3, 3:48 PM AKST | Storm Warning | AFC | 24 hr | |
| Mar 3, 3:54 PM AKST | Small Craft Advisory | AFC | 5 days | |
| Mar 3, 3:54 PM AKST | Heavy Freezing Spray Warning | AFC | 11 hr | |
| Mar 3, 4:28 PM AKST | Winter Weather Advisory | AFC | 43 hr | |
| Mar 4, 3:14 AM AKST | Gale Warning | AFC | 4 days | |
| Mar 4, 3:14 AM AKST | Gale Warning | AFC | 4 days | |
| Mar 4, 3:14 AM AKST | Heavy Freezing Spray Warning | AFC | 13 hr | |
| Mar 4, 3:14 AM AKST | Heavy Freezing Spray Warning | AFC | 36 hr | |
| Mar 4, 3:15 AM AKST | Gale Warning | AFC | 60 hr | |
| Mar 4, 3:23 AM AKST | Gale Warning | AFC | 13 hr | |
| Mar 4, 3:23 AM AKST | Small Craft Advisory | AFC | 3 days | |
| Mar 4, 4:00 AM AKST | Winter Weather Advisory | AFC | 32 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.