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Wind Chill Advisory 13, NWS Anchorage, AK

December 13, 2021

NWS Anchorage, AK issued this wind chill advisory at Dec 13, 2021, 7:09 PM AKST. It was in force for 21 hr.

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Issued
Dec 13, 2021, 7:09 PM AKST (04:09 UTC)
Expired
Dec 14, 2021, 3:44 PM AKST
In force
21 hr
Issued by
NWS Anchorage, AK

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307 
WWAK42 PAFC 140409
WSWALU

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
709 PM AKST Mon Dec 13 2021

AKZ161-140600-
/O.CON.PAFC.BZ.W.0024.000000T0000Z-211214T0600Z/
Bristol Bay-
Including the cities of King Salmon, Dillingham, Naknek, 
and Pilot Point
709 PM AKST Mon Dec 13 2021

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM AKST THIS
EVENING ALONG THE BRISTOL BAY COAST...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions occurring. Additional snow 
  accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. Heaviest amounts expected near 
  Port Heiden. Northeast winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts as high 
  as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Along the Bristol Bay Coast.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM AKST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. Visibilities reduced to 
  one quarter mile or less at times. Arctic air temperatures 
  combined with the wind will cause wind chills to be as low as 
  35 degrees below zero which could cause frostbite in as little 
  as 10 to 15 minutes.

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.

&&

$$

AKZ155-141500-
/O.NEW.PAFC.WC.Y.0013.211214T0409Z-211215T0200Z/
Kuskokwim Delta-
Including the cities of Bethel, Hooper Bay, and Nunivak Island
709 PM AKST Mon Dec 13 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM AKST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 50 below 
  zero.

* WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta.

* WHEN...Until 5 PM AKST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite
  on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$

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6 follow-up statements
612 
WWAK42 PAFC 140434
WSWALU

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
734 PM AKST Mon Dec 13 2021

AKZ161-140600-
/O.CON.PAFC.BZ.W.0024.000000T0000Z-211214T0600Z/
Bristol Bay-
Including the cities of King Salmon, Dillingham, Naknek, 
and Pilot Point
734 PM AKST Mon Dec 13 2021

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM AKST THIS
EVENING ALONG THE BRISTOL BAY COAST...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions occurring. Additional snow 
  accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. Heaviest amounts expected near 
  Port Heiden. Northeast winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts as high 
  as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Along the Bristol Bay Coast.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM AKST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. Visibilities reduced to one
  quarter mile or less at times. Arctic air temperatures combined
  with the wind will cause wind chills to be as low as 35 degrees
  below zero which could cause frostbite in as little as 10 to 15
  minutes.

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.

&&

$$

AKZ155-141500-
/O.NEW.PAFC.WS.A.0015.211215T1000Z-211216T1000Z/
/O.CON.PAFC.WC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-211215T0200Z/
Kuskokwim Delta-
Including the cities of Bethel, Hooper Bay, and Nunivak Island
734 PM AKST Mon Dec 13 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM AKST
TUESDAY...
...WINTER STORM WATCH FOR SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW IN EFFECT FROM 
LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT FOR THE KUSKOKWIM
DELTA COAST...

* WHAT...For the Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills. Wind
  chills as low as 50 below zero. For the Winter Storm Watch, snow
  and blowing snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 6 
  inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta.

* WHEN...For the Wind Chill Advisory, until 5 PM AKST Tuesday. 
  For the Winter Storm Watch, from late Tuesday night through 
  late Wednesday night.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The dangerously 
  cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as 
  little as 10 minutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... For the Winter Storm Watch, highest snow 
  amounts and strongest winds are expected along the coast with 
  lower snow amounts expected farther inland.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves. 

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

&&

$$

http://www.weather.gov/afc
376 
WWAK42 PAFC 140554
WSWALU

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
854 PM AKST Mon Dec 13 2021

AKZ161-140700-
/O.EXP.PAFC.BZ.W.0024.000000T0000Z-211214T0600Z/
Bristol Bay-
Including the cities of King Salmon, Dillingham, Naknek, 
and Pilot Point
854 PM AKST Mon Dec 13 2021

...BLIZZARD WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM AKST THIS EVENING ALONG
THE BRISTOL BAY COAST...

Snow is coming to an end across the Bristol Bay region. Snow
showers and gusty northerly winds will continue overnight from
Port Heiden to Pilot Point. Visibilities may be reduced at times
during snow showers.

$$

AKZ155-141500-
/O.CON.PAFC.WC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-211215T0200Z/
/O.CON.PAFC.WS.A.0015.211215T1000Z-211216T1000Z/
Kuskokwim Delta-
Including the cities of Bethel, Hooper Bay, and Nunivak Island
854 PM AKST Mon Dec 13 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM AKST
TUESDAY...
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT
THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT FOR THE
KUSKOKWIM DELTA COAST...

* WHAT...For the Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills. 
  Wind chills as low as 50 below zero. For the Winter Storm 
  Watch, snow and blowing snow possible. Total snow 
  accumulations of 1 to 6 inches possible. Winds could gust as 
  high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta.

* WHEN...For the Wind Chill Advisory, until 5 PM AKST Tuesday. 
  For the Winter Storm Watch, from late Tuesday night through 
  late Wednesday night.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The dangerously 
  cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as 
  little as 10 minutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... For the Winter Storm Watch, highest snow 
  amounts and strongest winds are expected along the coast with 
  lower snow amounts expected farther inland.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

&&

$$

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008 
WWAK42 PAFC 140647 AAB
WSWALU

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
947 PM AKST Mon Dec 13 2021

AKZ155-141415-
/O.CON.PAFC.WC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-211215T0200Z/
/O.CON.PAFC.WS.A.0015.211215T1000Z-211216T1000Z/
Kuskokwim Delta-
Including the cities of Bethel, Hooper Bay, and Nunivak Island
947 PM AKST Mon Dec 13 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM AKST
TUESDAY...
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT
THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT FOR THE KUSKOKWIM DELTA COAST...

* WHAT...For the Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills. 
  Wind chills as low as 50 below zero. For the Winter Storm 
  Watch, snow and blowing snow possible. Total snow 
  accumulations of 1 to 6 inches possible. Winds could gust as 
  high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta.

* WHEN...For the Wind Chill Advisory, until 5 PM AKST Tuesday. 
  For the Winter Storm Watch, from late Tuesday night through 
  late Wednesday night.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The dangerously 
  cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as 
  little as 10 minutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... For the Winter Storm Watch, highest snow 
  amounts and strongest winds are expected along the coast with 
  lower snow amounts expected farther inland.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves. 

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

&&

$$

http://www.weather.gov/afc
475 
WWAK42 PAFC 141312
WSWALU

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
412 AM AKST Tue Dec 14 2021

AKZ155-150215-
/O.EXT.PAFC.WS.A.0015.211215T1500Z-211216T1300Z/
/O.CON.PAFC.WC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-211215T0200Z/
Kuskokwim Delta-
Including the cities of Bethel, Hooper Bay, and Nunivak Island
412 AM AKST Tue Dec 14 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM AKST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...WINTER STORM WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING
THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT FOR THE KUSKOKWIM DELTA COAST AND
NUNIVAK ISLAND...

* WHAT...For the Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills. Wind
  chills as low as 50 below zero. For the Winter Storm Watch, snow
  and blowing snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 7 
  inches possible. Winds up to 30 mph could lower visibility to 
  less than one half mile at times.

* WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta Coast.

* WHEN...For the Wind Chill Advisory, until 5 PM AKST this 
  afternoon. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Wednesday morning 
  through late Wednesday night.

* IMPACTS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. Areas of blowing
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The dangerously 
  cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as 
  little as 10 minutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... For the Winter Storm Watch, highest snow 
  amounts and strongest winds are expected along the coast with 
  lower snow amounts expected farther inland.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing,
including a hat and gloves. 

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

&&

$$

http://www.weather.gov/afc
274 
WWAK42 PAFC 141548 CCA
WSWALU

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE...CORRECTED
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
648 AM AKST Tue Dec 14 2021

AKZ155-150215-
/O.COR.PAFC.WS.A.0015.211215T1500Z-211216T1300Z/
/O.COR.PAFC.WC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-211215T0200Z/
Kuskokwim Delta-
Including the cities of Bethel, Hooper Bay, and Nunivak Island
648 AM AKST Tue Dec 14 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM AKST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...WINTER STORM WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING
THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT FOR THE KUSKOKWIM DELTA COAST AND
NUNIVAK ISLAND...

* WHAT...For the Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills. Wind
  chills as low as 50 below zero. For the Winter Storm Watch, snow
  and blowing snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 7 
  inches possible. Winds up to 30 mph could lower visibility to 
  less than one half mile at times.

* WHERE...For the Wind Chill Advisory all of the Kuskokwim Delta.
  For the Winter Storm Watch the Kuskokwim Delta Coast.

* WHEN...For the Wind Chill Advisory, until 5 PM AKST this 
  afternoon. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Wednesday morning 
  through late Wednesday night.

* IMPACTS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. Areas of blowing
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The dangerously 
  cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as 
  little as 10 minutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... For the Winter Storm Watch, highest snow 
  amounts and strongest winds are expected along the coast with 
  lower snow amounts expected farther inland.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing,
including a hat and gloves. 

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 

&&

$$

http://www.weather.gov/afc
412 
WWAK42 PAFC 150044
WSWALU

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
344 PM AKST Tue Dec 14 2021

AKZ155-151500-
/O.CAN.PAFC.WC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-211215T0200Z/
/O.UPG.PAFC.WS.A.0015.211215T1500Z-211216T1300Z/
/O.NEW.PAFC.WW.Y.0070.211215T1800Z-211216T0600Z/
Kuskokwim Delta-
Including the cities of Bethel, Hooper Bay, and Nunivak Island
344 PM AKST Tue Dec 14 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 9 PM AKST
WEDNESDAY ALONG THE KUSKOKWIM DELTA COAST...

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations
  of 3 to 6 inches. Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts as 
  high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Along the Kuskokwim Delta Coast.

* WHEN...From 9 AM to 9 PM AKST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. Areas of blowing
  snow will reduce visibilities to as low as one half mile. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Periods of light snow and gusty winds may 
  develop across portions of the coastline prior to the advisory 
  start time. However, the onset of light snow and wind is not 
  expected to significantly reduce visibility to advisory levels. 
  The peak of the event is expected between 9 AM to 9 PM Wednesday
  when the precipitation will be the steadiest and heaviest. Snow
  is expected throughout the entire Kuskokwim Delta with the 
  worst conditions along the coast.
  

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

&&

$$

AKZ161-151500-
/O.NEW.PAFC.WW.Y.0070.211216T0200Z-211216T2100Z/
Bristol Bay-
Including the cities of King Salmon, Dillingham, Naknek, 
and Pilot Point
344 PM AKST Tue Dec 14 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM WEDNESDAY TO NOON
AKST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 7 inches.
  Heaviest amounts are expected near Dillingham west to Togiak.

* WHERE...Bristol Bay.

* WHEN...From 5 PM Wednesday to noon AKST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing
  snow could reduce visibilities to as low as one mile.

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
Dec 13, 3:16 PM AKSTSmall Craft AdvisoryAFC13 hr
Dec 13, 3:31 PM AKSTSmall Craft AdvisoryAFC36 hr
Dec 13, 3:31 PM AKSTHeavy Freezing Spray WarningAFC12 hr
Dec 13, 3:36 PM AKSTWinter Weather AdvisoryAFC13 hr
Dec 13, 7:34 PM AKSTWinter Storm WatchAFC20 hr
Dec 14, 4:00 AM AKSTBrisk Wind AdvisoryAFC24 hr
Dec 14, 4:00 AM AKSTGale WarningAFC24 hr
Dec 14, 4:00 AM AKSTSmall Craft AdvisoryAFC24 hr
Dec 14, 4:06 AM AKSTGale WarningAFC24 hr
Dec 14, 4:06 AM AKSTSmall Craft AdvisoryAFC24 hr
Dec 14, 4:06 AM AKSTHeavy Freezing Spray WarningAFC24 hr
Dec 14, 4:51 AM AKSTBlizzard WarningAFC11 hr

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