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Wind Chill Advisory 10, NWS Anchorage, AK
NWS Anchorage, AK issued this wind chill advisory at Nov 29, 2021, 11:47 AM AKST. It was in force for 24 hr.
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- Issued
- Nov 29, 2021, 11:47 AM AKST (20:47 UTC)
- Expired
- Nov 30, 2021, 12:00 PM AKST
- In force
- 24 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Anchorage, AK
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568 WWAK42 PAFC 292047 WSWALU URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 1147 AM AKST Mon Nov 29 2021 AKZ155-300300- /O.CAN.PAFC.WC.W.0001.000000T0000Z-211129T2100Z/ /O.NEW.PAFC.WC.Y.0010.211129T2047Z-211130T1200Z/ Kuskokwim Delta- Including the cities of Bethel, Hooper Bay, and Nunivak Island 1147 AM AKST Mon Nov 29 2021 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM AKST TUESDAY... ...WIND CHILL WARNING IS CANCELLED SOUTH OF BETHEL... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 45 below zero. * WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta. * WHEN...Until 3 AM AKST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Temperatures of 10 to 20 below zero along with northerly wind gusts of 25 to 35 mph will persist through early Tuesday morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ AKZ161-300300- /O.CON.PAFC.WW.Y.0056.000000T0000Z-211130T1500Z/ Bristol Bay- Including the cities of King Salmon, Dillingham, Naknek, and Pilot Point 1147 AM AKST Mon Nov 29 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST TUESDAY NORTH AND WEST... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations 3 to 6 inches, with locally higher amounts north and west of Dillingham. North to northeast winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts as high as 35 mph. Visibility reduced to as low as one half mile at times. * WHERE...From Dillingham north and west and along the southern Bristol Bay coast. * WHEN...From 6 AM Monday to 6 AM AKST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow will reduce visibilities to as low as one half mile at times. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow and blowing snow will develop across the northern Bristol Bay coast Monday morning. The heaviest snow is expected to move north and west of Dillingham through Monday and potentially linger near Togiak through Tuesday morning. Areas of snow and blowing snow are also possible along the southern Bristol Bay coast from Port Heiden to Pilot Point beginning Monday evening and continuing through early Tuesday morning. The combination of cold temperatures and northerly winds will produce wind chills as low as 25 below zero. This could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. && $$ AKZ181-300300- /O.CON.PAFC.WW.Y.0056.000000T0000Z-211130T0900Z/ Alaska Peninsula- Including the cities of Cold Bay and Sand Point 1147 AM AKST Mon Nov 29 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AKST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 6 inches, highest Pacific side. North winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Alaska Peninsula. * WHEN...Until midnight AKST tonight. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow will reduce visibilities to one half mile or less at times. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Steady snow is expected to continue through this afternoon. Falling snow in combination with gusty winds will continue to reduce visibility to one half mile. Snow will become more showery this evening, though more isolated, with brief reductions in visibility to one mile. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. && $$ AKZ185-300300- /O.CON.PAFC.WW.Y.0056.000000T0000Z-211130T0900Z/ Eastern Aleutians- Including the cities of Unalaska and Nikolski 1147 AM AKST Mon Nov 29 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AKST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. North winds 25 to 30 mph gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Aleutians. * WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to midnight AKST tonight. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow will reduce visibilities to one half mile or less at times. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blizzard conditions have not materialized, therefore, the Blizzard Warning has been canceled. However, colder air wrapping in on the back side of the low pressure system will continue to result in snow and blowing snow through midnight tonight. Falling snow in combination with gusty winds will continue to cause reduced visibilities to as low as one half mile at times. The snowfall will remain steady throughout the daytime and become more showery during the evening as winds shift around to the northwest. Snow showers will linger through the day Tuesday, but will become increasingly isolated. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/afc
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132 WWAK42 PAFC 300301 WSWALU URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 601 PM AKST Mon Nov 29 2021 AKZ161-301500- /O.CON.PAFC.WW.Y.0056.000000T0000Z-211130T1500Z/ Bristol Bay- Including the cities of King Salmon, Dillingham, Naknek, and Pilot Point 601 PM AKST Mon Nov 29 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST TUESDAY FOR THE SOUTHERN BRISTOL BAY COAST AND FROM DILLINGHAM NORTH AND WEST... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow occurring. Total snow accumulations 3 to 6 inches, with locally higher amounts north and west of Dillingham. North to northeast winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts as high as 35 mph. Visibility reduced to as low as one half mile at times. * WHERE...From Dillingham north and west and along the southern Bristol Bay coast. * WHEN...Until 6 AM AKST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow will reduce visibilities to as low as one half mile at times. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow and blowing snow will develop across the northern Bristol Bay coast Monday morning. The heaviest snow is expected to move north and west of Dillingham through Monday and potentially linger near Togiak through Tuesday morning. Areas of snow and blowing snow are also possible along the southern Bristol Bay coast from Port Heiden to Pilot Point beginning Monday evening and continuing through early Tuesday morning. The combination of cold temperatures and northerly winds will produce wind chills as low as 25 below zero. This could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. && $$ AKZ181-300900- /O.CON.PAFC.WW.Y.0056.000000T0000Z-211130T0900Z/ Alaska Peninsula- Including the cities of Cold Bay and Sand Point 601 PM AKST Mon Nov 29 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AKST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 6 inches, highest Pacific side. North winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Alaska Peninsula. * WHEN...Until midnight AKST tonight. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow will reduce visibilities to one half mile or less at times. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Steady snow is expected to continue through this afternoon. Falling snow in combination with gusty winds will continue to reduce visibility to one half mile. Snow will become more showery this evening, though more isolated, with brief reductions in visibility to one mile. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. && $$ AKZ185-300900- /O.CON.PAFC.WW.Y.0056.000000T0000Z-211130T0900Z/ Eastern Aleutians- Including the cities of Unalaska and Nikolski 601 PM AKST Mon Nov 29 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AKST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. North winds 25 to 30 mph gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Aleutians. * WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to midnight AKST tonight. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow will reduce visibilities to one half mile or less at times. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blizzard conditions have not materialized, therefore, the Blizzard Warning has been canceled. However, colder air wrapping in on the back side of the low pressure system will continue to result in snow and blowing snow through midnight tonight. Falling snow in combination with gusty winds will continue to cause reduced visibilities to as low as one half mile at times. The snowfall will remain steady throughout the daytime and become more showery during the evening as winds shift around to the northwest. Snow showers will linger through the day Tuesday, but will become increasingly isolated. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. && $$ AKZ155-301200- /O.CON.PAFC.WC.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-211130T1200Z/ Kuskokwim Delta- Including the cities of Bethel, Hooper Bay, and Nunivak Island 601 PM AKST Mon Nov 29 2021 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM AKST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 45 below zero. * WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta. * WHEN...Until 3 AM AKST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Temperatures of 10 to 20 below zero along with northerly wind gusts of 25 to 35 mph will persist through early Tuesday morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/afc
891 WWAK42 PAFC 300906 WSWALU URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 1206 AM AKST Tue Nov 30 2021 AKZ161-301015- /O.CAN.PAFC.WW.Y.0056.000000T0000Z-211130T1500Z/ Bristol Bay- Including the cities of King Salmon, Dillingham, Naknek, and Pilot Point 1206 AM AKST Tue Nov 30 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED FOR THE SOUTHERN BRISTOL BAY COAST AND FROM DILLINGHAM NORTH AND WEST... Blowing snow is no longer expected to reduce visibility to one half mile as the snow is lighter and more scattered in nature than previously expected. However, light snow will continue to fall from Dillingham north and west and along the southern Bristol Bay coast through Tuesday night. An additional one to two inches of snow accumulation is possible through the day. $$ AKZ181-302215- /O.EXP.PAFC.WW.Y.0056.000000T0000Z-211130T0900Z/ /O.NEW.PAFC.WW.Y.0058.211130T0906Z-211201T0300Z/ Alaska Peninsula- Including the cities of Cold Bay and Sand Point 1206 AM AKST Tue Nov 30 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 6 inches, highest Pacific side. North winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts as high as 60 mph, especially near King Cove. * WHERE...Alaska Peninsula. * WHEN...Until 6 PM AKST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow will reduce visibilities to one half mile or less at times. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow showers are expected to continue through 6 PM Tuesday evening. A period of more widespread snowfall is expected from approximately 3 AM to noon. Falling snow in combination with gusty winds will continue to reduce visibility to one half mile. Snow will become more showery this evening, though more isolated, with brief reductions in visibility to one mile. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. && $$ AKZ185-301015- /O.EXP.PAFC.WW.Y.0056.000000T0000Z-211130T0900Z/ Eastern Aleutians- Including the cities of Unalaska and Nikolski 1206 AM AKST Tue Nov 30 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... Even though the advisory has been allowed to expire, snowfall has become increasingly showery in nature, and the worst threat for low visibility with blowing snow has ended. With winds shifting northwesterly through the morning hours, conditions will continue to gradually improve, though periods of decreased visibility caused by blowing snow will continue to be possible as snow shower activity continues to wane through Tuesday night. $$ AKZ155-302100- /O.EXT.PAFC.WC.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-211130T2100Z/ Kuskokwim Delta- Including the cities of Bethel, Hooper Bay, and Nunivak Island 1206 AM AKST Tue Nov 30 2021 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 45 below zero. * WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta. * WHEN...Until noon AKST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Temperatures of 10 to 20 below zero along with northerly wind gusts of 25 to 35 mph will persist through early Tuesday morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/afc
727 WWAK42 PAFC 300909 CCA WSWALU URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE...CORRECTED National Weather Service Anchorage AK 1209 AM AKST Tue Nov 30 2021 AKZ161-301015- /O.CAN.PAFC.WW.Y.0056.000000T0000Z-211130T1500Z/ Bristol Bay- Including the cities of King Salmon, Dillingham, Naknek, and Pilot Point 1209 AM AKST Tue Nov 30 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED FOR THE SOUTHERN BRISTOL BAY COAST AND FROM DILLINGHAM NORTH AND WEST... Blowing snow is no longer expected to reduce visibility to one half mile as the snow is lighter and more scattered in nature than previously expected. However, light snow will continue to fall from Dillingham north and west and along the southern Bristol Bay coast through Tuesday night. An additional one to two inches of snow accumulation is possible through the day. $$ AKZ181-302215- /O.EXP.PAFC.WW.Y.0056.000000T0000Z-211130T0900Z/ /O.COR.PAFC.WW.Y.0058.211130T0908Z-211201T0300Z/ Alaska Peninsula- Including the cities of Cold Bay and Sand Point 1209 AM AKST Tue Nov 30 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 6 inches, highest Bering side. North winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts as high as 60 mph, especially near King Cove. * WHERE...Alaska Peninsula. * WHEN...Until 6 PM AKST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow will reduce visibilities to one half mile or less at times. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow showers are expected to continue through 6 PM Tuesday evening. A period of more widespread snowfall is expected from approximately 3 AM to noon. Falling snow in combination with gusty winds will continue to reduce visibility to one half mile. Snow will become more showery this evening, though more isolated, with brief reductions in visibility to one mile. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. && $$ AKZ185-301015- /O.EXP.PAFC.WW.Y.0056.000000T0000Z-211130T0900Z/ Eastern Aleutians- Including the cities of Unalaska and Nikolski 1209 AM AKST Tue Nov 30 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... Even though the advisory has been allowed to expire, snowfall has become increasingly showery in nature, and the worst threat for low visibility with blowing snow has ended. With winds shifting northwesterly through the morning hours, conditions will continue to gradually improve, though periods of decreased visibility caused by blowing snow will continue to be possible as snow shower activity continues to wane through Tuesday night. $$ AKZ155-302100- /O.EXT.PAFC.WC.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-211130T2100Z/ Kuskokwim Delta- Including the cities of Bethel, Hooper Bay, and Nunivak Island 1209 AM AKST Tue Nov 30 2021 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 45 below zero. * WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta. * WHEN...Until noon AKST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Temperatures of 10 to 20 below zero along with northerly wind gusts of 25 to 35 mph will persist through early Tuesday morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/afc
259 WWAK42 PAFC 301404 WSWALU URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 504 AM AKST Tue Nov 30 2021 AKZ181-302200- /O.CON.PAFC.WW.Y.0058.000000T0000Z-211201T0300Z/ Alaska Peninsula- Including the cities of Cold Bay and Sand Point 504 AM AKST Tue Nov 30 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow. Additional accumulations of 1 to 6 inches, highest Bering side. North winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts as high as 60 mph, especially near King Cove. * WHERE...Alaska Peninsula. * WHEN...Until 6 PM AKST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow will reduce visibilities to one half mile or less at times. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow showers are expected to continue through 6 PM Tuesday evening. A period of more widespread snowfall is expected through noon. Falling snow in combination with gusty winds will continue to reduce visibility to one half mile. Snow will become more showery this evening, though more isolated, with brief reductions in visibility to one mile. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. && $$ AKZ155-302100- /O.CON.PAFC.WC.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-211130T2100Z/ Kuskokwim Delta- Including the cities of Bethel, Hooper Bay, and Nunivak Island 504 AM AKST Tue Nov 30 2021 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST TODAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 45 below zero. * WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta. * WHEN...Until noon AKST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Temperatures of 10 to 20 below zero along with northerly wind gusts of 25 to 35 mph will persist through early Tuesday morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/afc
043 WWAK42 PAFC 302105 WSWALU URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 1205 PM AKST Tue Nov 30 2021 AKZ155-302215- /O.EXP.PAFC.WC.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-211130T2100Z/ Kuskokwim Delta- Including the cities of Bethel, Hooper Bay, and Nunivak Island 1205 PM AKST Tue Nov 30 2021 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT NOON AKST TODAY... Wind chills have risen above criteria and will remain so throughout the rest of the day. Wind chills are expected to fall again this evening. $$ AKZ181-010300- /O.CON.PAFC.WW.Y.0058.000000T0000Z-211201T0300Z/ Alaska Peninsula- Including the cities of Cold Bay and Sand Point 1205 PM AKST Tue Nov 30 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow. Additional accumulations of 1 to 6 inches, highest Bering side. North winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts as high as 60 mph, especially near King Cove. * WHERE...Alaska Peninsula. * WHEN...Until 6 PM AKST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow will reduce visibilities to one half mile or less at times. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow showers are expected to continue through 6 PM Tuesday evening. A period of more widespread snowfall is expected through noon. Falling snow in combination with gusty winds will continue to reduce visibility to one half mile. Snow will become more showery this evening, though more isolated, with brief reductions in visibility to one mile. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. && $$ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 28, 4:08 PM AKST | Storm Warning | AFC | 12 hr | |
| Nov 28, 7:11 PM AKST | Wind Chill Warning | AFC | 17 hr | |
| Nov 28, 9:30 PM AKST | Winter Storm Watch | AFC | 18 hr | |
| Nov 29, 4:06 AM AKST | Gale Warning | AFC | 12 hr | |
| Nov 29, 4:06 AM AKST | Small Craft Advisory | AFC | 24 hr | |
| Nov 29, 4:06 AM AKST | Storm Warning | AFC | 12 hr | |
| Nov 29, 4:06 AM AKST | Heavy Freezing Spray Warning | AFC | 12 hr | |
| Nov 29, 4:14 AM AKST | Gale Warning | AFC | 4 days | |
| Nov 29, 4:14 AM AKST | Small Craft Advisory | AFC | 59 hr |
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