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Blizzard Warning 7, NWS Anchorage, AK

March 3, 2021

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

The text

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.

&&

$$

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The office that day

Everything else NWS Anchorage, AK issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 3, 3:48 PM AKSTStorm WarningAFC36 hr
Mar 3, 3:48 PM AKSTStorm WarningAFC24 hr
Mar 3, 3:54 PM AKSTSmall Craft AdvisoryAFC5 days
Mar 3, 3:54 PM AKSTHeavy Freezing Spray WarningAFC11 hr
Mar 3, 4:28 PM AKSTWinter Weather AdvisoryAFC43 hr
Mar 4, 3:14 AM AKSTGale WarningAFC4 days
Mar 4, 3:14 AM AKSTGale WarningAFC4 days
Mar 4, 3:14 AM AKSTHeavy Freezing Spray WarningAFC13 hr
Mar 4, 3:14 AM AKSTHeavy Freezing Spray WarningAFC36 hr
Mar 4, 3:15 AM AKSTGale WarningAFC60 hr
Mar 4, 3:23 AM AKSTGale WarningAFC13 hr
Mar 4, 3:23 AM AKSTSmall Craft AdvisoryAFC3 days
Mar 4, 4:00 AM AKSTWinter Weather AdvisoryAFC32 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.