Alert archive / Alaska / Blizzard Warnings in 2021
Blizzard Warning 8, NWS Anchorage, AK
NWS Anchorage, AK issued this blizzard warning at Mar 12, 2021, 4:57 AM AKST. It took effect at Mar 13, 2021, 6:00 AM AKST. It was in force for 15 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 12, 2021, 4:57 AM AKST (13:57 UTC)
- In effect from
- Mar 13, 2021, 6:00 AM AKST
- Expired
- Mar 13, 2021, 9:00 PM AKST
- In force
- 15 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Anchorage, AK
The text
As transmitted.
112 WWAK42 PAFC 121357 WSWALU URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 457 AM AKST Fri Mar 12 2021 AKZ155-130300- /O.NEW.PAFC.BZ.W.0008.210313T1500Z-210314T0600Z/ Kuskokwim Delta- Including the cities of Bethel, Hooper Bay, and Nunivak Island 457 AM AKST Fri Mar 12 2021 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 9 PM AKST SATURDAY FOR THE KUSKOKWIM DELTA COAST NORTH OF KIPNUK AND NUNIVAK ISLAND... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of up to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta Coast North of Kipnuk and Nunivak Island. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 9 PM AKST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A slow moving and strong front will reach the Kuskokwim delta coast early Saturday morning. Winds will increase out of the east before the front arrives. East to southeast winds greater than 35 mph combined with snow will reduce visibility to one quarter mile. Inland areas will likely have winds up to 30 mph with visibility reduced to 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. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/afc
4 follow-up statements
076 WWAK42 PAFC 130036 WSWALU URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 336 PM AKST Fri Mar 12 2021 AKZ155-131500- /O.CON.PAFC.BZ.W.0008.210313T1500Z-210314T0600Z/ Kuskokwim Delta- Including the cities of Bethel, Hooper Bay, and Nunivak Island 336 PM AKST Fri Mar 12 2021 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 9 PM AKST SATURDAY FOR THE KUSKOKWIM DELTA COAST NORTH OF KIPNUK AND NUNIVAK ISLAND... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta Coast North of Kipnuk and Nunivak Island. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 9 PM AKST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A slow moving and strong front will reach the Kuskokwim Delta coast early Saturday morning. Winds will increase out of the east before the front arrives. East to southeast winds greater than 35 mph combined with snow will reduce visibility to one quarter mile. Inland areas will likely have winds up to 30 mph with visibility reduced to one half mile at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel very hazardous. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/afc
985 WWAK42 PAFC 131311 WSWALU URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 411 AM AKST Sat Mar 13 2021 AKZ155-140300- /O.CON.PAFC.BZ.W.0008.210313T1500Z-210314T0600Z/ Kuskokwim Delta- Including the cities of Bethel, Hooper Bay, and Nunivak Island 411 AM AKST Sat Mar 13 2021 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM AKST THIS EVENING FOR THE KUSKOKWIM DELTA COAST NORTH OF KIPNUK AND NUNIVAK ISLAND... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta Coast North of Kipnuk and Nunivak Island. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 9 PM AKST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A slow moving and strong front will reach the Kuskokwim Delta coast early this morning. Winds will increase out of the east before the front arrives, causing ground blizzard conditions before falling snow begins around midday. East to southeast winds greater than 35 mph combined with snow will reduce visibility to one quarter mile. Inland areas will likely have winds up to 30 mph with visibility reduced to 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. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/afc
168 WWAK42 PAFC 140037 WSWALU URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 337 PM AKST Sat Mar 13 2021 AKZ155-140600- /O.CON.PAFC.BZ.W.0008.000000T0000Z-210314T0600Z/ Kuskokwim Delta- Including the cities of Bethel, Hooper Bay, and Nunivak Island 337 PM AKST Sat Mar 13 2021 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM AKST THIS EVENING FOR THE KUSKOKWIM DELTA COAST NORTHWEST OF KUSKOKWIM BAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations of up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta Coast Northwest of Kuskokwim Bay including Nunivak Island. * WHEN...Until 9 PM AKST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...East to southeast winds greater than 35 mph combined with snow will reduce visibility to one quarter mile. Inland areas will likely have winds up to 30 mph with visibility reduced to one half mile at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel very hazardous. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you.If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/afc
491 WWAK42 PAFC 140603 WSWALU URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 903 PM AKST Sat Mar 13 2021 AKZ155-140715- /O.EXP.PAFC.BZ.W.0008.000000T0000Z-210314T0600Z/ Kuskokwim Delta- Including the cities of Bethel, Hooper Bay, and Nunivak Island 903 PM AKST Sat Mar 13 2021 ...BLIZZARD WARNING HAS EXPIRED... The front has moved through the region with visibilities improving along the coast. Inland areas will continue to experience snow with reduced visibilities for the next few hours. $$ 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 11, 3:25 PM AKST | Gale Warning | AFC | 48 hr | |
| Mar 11, 3:25 PM AKST | Small Craft Advisory | AFC | 4 days | |
| Mar 11, 3:56 PM AKST | Gale Warning | AFC | 3 days | |
| Mar 11, 3:56 PM AKST | Small Craft Advisory | AFC | 47 hr | |
| Mar 11, 3:56 PM AKST | Heavy Freezing Spray Warning | AFC | 47 hr | |
| Mar 12, 3:53 AM AKST | Gale Warning | AFC | 5 days | |
| Mar 12, 3:53 AM AKST | Small Craft Advisory | AFC | 47 hr | |
| Mar 12, 4:03 AM AKST | Small Craft Advisory | AFC | 11 hr | |
| Mar 12, 4:03 AM AKST | Heavy Freezing Spray Warning | AFC | 35 hr | |
| Mar 12, 2:42 PM AKST | Gale Warning | AFC | 13 hr |
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Sources
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