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Blizzard Warning 9, NWS Anchorage, AK

March 22, 2021

NWS Anchorage, AK issued this blizzard warning at Mar 22, 2021, 4:02 AM AKDT. It took effect at Mar 23, 2021, 1:00 PM AKDT. 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 22, 2021, 4:02 AM AKDT (12:02 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 23, 2021, 1:00 PM AKDT
Expired
Mar 24, 2021, 1:00 AM AKDT
In force
12 hr
Issued by
NWS Anchorage, AK

The text

As transmitted.

048 
WWAK42 PAFC 221202
WSWALU

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
402 AM AKDT Mon Mar 22 2021

AKZ155-230100-
/O.NEW.PAFC.BZ.W.0009.210324T0000Z-210324T0900Z/
Kuskokwim Delta-
Including the cities of Bethel, Hooper Bay, and Nunivak Island
402 AM AKDT Mon Mar 22 2021

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM TUESDAY TO 1 AM AKDT
WEDNESDAY FOR THE KUSKOKWIM DELTA COAST...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of
  2 to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. Visibility will
  be reduced to one quarter mile or less in blowing snow. 

* WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta coast.

* WHEN...From 4 PM Tuesday to 1 AM AKDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow and blowing snow will begin near
  Hooper Bay Tuesday afternoon. It will expand southward towards 
  Kipnuk through the evening. While blizzard conditions are most 
  likely along the immediate coast, inland areas including Bethel 
  could see visibilities reduced to one half mile at times in 
  blowing snow. Conditions will quickly improve through Wednesday 
  morning as winds and snow rates diminish.

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. 

&&

$$

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5 follow-up statements
423 
WWAK42 PAFC 230026
WSWALU

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
426 PM AKDT Mon Mar 22 2021

AKZ155-231400-
/O.CON.PAFC.BZ.W.0009.210324T0000Z-210324T0900Z/
Kuskokwim Delta-
Including the cities of Bethel, Hooper Bay, and Nunivak Island
426 PM AKDT Mon Mar 22 2021

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM TUESDAY TO 1 AM
AKDT WEDNESDAY FOR THE KUSKOKWIM DELTA COAST...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations 
  of 2 to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. Visibility 
  will be reduced to one quarter mile or less in blowing snow.

* WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta coast.

* WHEN...From 4 PM Tuesday to 1 AM AKDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow and blowing snow will begin near
  Hooper Bay Tuesday afternoon. It will expand southward towards
  Kipnuk through the evening. While blizzard conditions are most
  likely along the immediate coast, inland areas including Bethel
  could see visibilities reduced to one half mile at times in
  blowing snow. Southerly winds gusting up to 40 mph will be
  stronger along the coastline. Conditions will quickly improve 
  through Wednesday morning as winds and snow rates diminish.

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.

&&

$$

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912 
WWAK42 PAFC 231211
WSWALU

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
411 AM AKDT Tue Mar 23 2021

AKZ155-240100-
/O.EXT.PAFC.BZ.W.0009.210323T2100Z-210324T0900Z/
Kuskokwim Delta-
Including the cities of Bethel, Hooper Bay, and Nunivak Island
411 AM AKDT Tue Mar 23 2021

...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 1 
AM AKDT WEDNESDAY FOR THE KUSKOKWIM DELTA COAST...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of
  2 to 4 inches. South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts as high as 
  40 mph. Visibility will be reduced to one quarter mile or less 
  in blowing snow.

* WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta coast.

* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 1 AM AKDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow and blowing snow will begin near 
  Hooper Bay Tuesday afternoon. It will expand southward towards 
  Kipnuk through the evening. While blizzard conditions are most 
  likely along the immediate coast, inland areas including 
  Bethel could see visibilities reduced to one half mile at 
  times in blowing snow. Southerly winds gusting up to 40 mph 
  will be stronger along the coastline. Conditions will quickly 
  improve through Wednesday morning as winds and snow rates 
  diminish.

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.

&&

$$

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103 
WWAK42 PAFC 232340
WSWALU

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
340 PM AKDT Tue Mar 23 2021

AKZ155-240900-
/O.CON.PAFC.BZ.W.0009.000000T0000Z-210324T0900Z/
Kuskokwim Delta-
Including the cities of Bethel, Hooper Bay, and Nunivak Island
340 PM AKDT Tue Mar 23 2021

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM AKDT WEDNESDAY
FOR THE KUSKOKWIM DELTA COAST...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions occurring. Total snow accumulations 
  of 2 to 4 inches. South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts as high as
  40 mph. Visibility will be reduced to one quarter mile or less 
  in blowing snow.

* WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta coast.

* WHEN...Through 1 AM AKDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow and blowing snow is occurring from
  Hooper Bay to Toksook Bay and will move southward towards 
  Kipnuk through the evening. While blizzard conditions are most 
  likely along the immediate coast, inland areas including Bethel 
  could see visibilities reduced to one half mile at times in 
  blowing snow. Southerly winds gusting up to 40 mph will be 
  stronger along the coastline. Conditions will quickly improve 
  through Wednesday morning as winds and snow rates diminish.

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.

&&

$$

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773 
WWAK42 PAFC 240459
WSWALU

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
859 PM AKDT Tue Mar 23 2021

AKZ155-240900-
/O.CON.PAFC.BZ.W.0009.000000T0000Z-210324T0900Z/
Kuskokwim Delta-
Including the cities of Bethel, Hooper Bay, and Nunivak Island
859 PM AKDT Tue Mar 23 2021

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM AKDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions occurring. Total snow accumulations
  of 2 to 4 inches. South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts as high as
  45 mph. Visibility will be reduced to one quarter mile or less 
  in blowing snow.

* WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta.

* WHEN...Through 1 AM AKDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blizzard conditions are occurring as far
  inland as Bethel this evening. Reduced visibility due to snow
  and southerly winds gusting as high as 45 mph at times will 
  continue to reduce the visibility as low as one quarter mile or 
  less through Tuesday night. Conditions will quickly improve from
  west to east by early Wednesday morning as winds and snow rates
  diminish.

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.

&&

$$

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641 
WWAK42 PAFC 240903
WSWALU

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
103 AM AKDT Wed Mar 24 2021

AKZ155-241015-
/O.EXP.PAFC.BZ.W.0009.000000T0000Z-210324T0900Z/
Kuskokwim Delta-
Including the cities of Bethel, Hooper Bay, and Nunivak Island
103 AM AKDT Wed Mar 24 2021

...BLIZZARD WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 1 AM AKDT EARLY THIS MORNING...

Precipitation has switched to rain along the Kuskokwim Delta coast
with decreasing winds and improving visibility farther inland.
While periods of snow and blowing snow remain possible over the
Middle Kuskokwim Valley, conditions should continue to improve and
blizzard conditions are no longer expected.

$$

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The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 22, 3:43 AM AKDTGale WarningAFC48 hr
Mar 22, 3:51 AM AKDTGale WarningAFC48 hr
Mar 22, 3:58 AM AKDTGale WarningAFC48 hr
Mar 22, 3:58 AM AKDTSmall Craft AdvisoryAFC4 days

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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.