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Wind Chill Advisory 9, NWS Anchorage, AK

November 28, 2021

NWS Anchorage, AK issued this wind chill advisory at Nov 28, 2021, 5:07 AM AKST. It was in force for 15 hr.

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Issued
Nov 28, 2021, 5:07 AM AKST (14:07 UTC)
Expired
Nov 28, 2021, 8:00 PM AKST
In force
15 hr
Issued by
NWS Anchorage, AK

The text

As transmitted.

221 
WWAK41 PAFC 281407
WSWAER

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
507 AM AKST Sun Nov 28 2021

AKZ171-290200-
/O.NEW.PAFC.WW.Y.0057.211129T1000Z-211129T2100Z/
Kodiak Island-
Including the city of Kodiak City
507 AM AKST Sun Nov 28 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO NOON AKST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations
  of 5 to 8 inches. NE winds 15 to 30 mph gusting as high as 45
  mph. Blowing snow could reduce visibility to one half mile at 
  times.

* WHERE...Kodiak Island.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to noon AKST Monday. 

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The snow will start
  out light and powdery, but will become wetter as warm air starts
  to move in. Expect the worst blowing snow conditions during the
  early portion of this time period.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The storm track remains quiet uncertain as
  of Sunday morning. Any deviation in location could 
  significantly change the amount of snow and allow for a much 
  faster warm up/transition to rain. Please stay tuned into the 
  forecast. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit
511.alaska.gov.

&&

$$

AKZ131-290100-
/O.NEW.PAFC.WC.Y.0009.211128T1407Z-211129T0100Z/
Northeast Prince William Sound-
Including the cities of Valdez and Thompson Pass
507 AM AKST Sun Nov 28 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM AKST THIS AFTERNOON
THOMPSON PASS...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 40 below 
  zero.

* WHERE...Thompson Pass.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM AKST this afternoon.

* 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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3 follow-up statements
546 
WWAK41 PAFC 281444 CCA 
WSWAER

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE...CORRECTED
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
544 AM AKST Sun Nov 28 2021

AKZ171-290200-
/O.NEW.PAFC.WW.Y.0057.211129T1000Z-211129T2100Z/
Kodiak Island-
Including the city of Kodiak City
544 AM AKST Sun Nov 28 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO NOON AKST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations
  of 5 to 8 inches. NE winds 15 to 30 mph gusting as high as 45
  mph. Blowing snow could reduce visibility to one half mile at 
  times.

* WHERE...Kodiak Island.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to noon AKST Monday. 

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The snow will start
  out light and powdery, but will become wetter as warm air starts
  to move in. Expect the worst blowing snow conditions during the
  early portion of this time period.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The storm track remains quiet uncertain as
  of Sunday morning. Any deviation in location could 
  significantly change the amount of snow and allow for a much 
  faster warm up/transition to rain. Please stay tuned into the 
  forecast. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit
511.alaska.gov.

&&

$$

AKZ131-290100-
/O.COR.PAFC.WC.Y.0009.211128T1444Z-211129T0100Z/
Northeast Prince William Sound-
Including the cities of Valdez and Thompson Pass
544 AM AKST Sun Nov 28 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM AKST THIS AFTERNOON
FOR THOMPSON PASS...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 40 below 
  zero.

* WHERE...Thompson Pass.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM AKST this afternoon.

* 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. 

&&

$$

http://www.weather.gov/afc
278 
WWAK41 PAFC 290037
WSWAER

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
337 PM AKST Sun Nov 28 2021

AKZ131-290500-
/O.EXT.PAFC.WC.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-211129T0500Z/
Northeast Prince William Sound-
Including the cities of Valdez and Thompson Pass
337 PM AKST Sun Nov 28 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM AKST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 40 below 
  zero.

* WHERE...Thompson Pass.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM AKST this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

AKZ171-291345-
/O.CON.PAFC.WW.Y.0057.211129T1000Z-211129T2100Z/
Kodiak Island-
Including the city of Kodiak City
337 PM AKST Sun Nov 28 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TONIGHT TO
NOON AKST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow 
  accumulations of 5 to 8 inches. NE winds 15 to 30 mph gusting 
  as high as 45 mph. Blowing snow could reduce visibility to one 
  half mile at times.

* WHERE...Kodiak Island.

* WHEN...From 1 AM tonight to noon AKST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The snow will 
  start out light and powdery, but will become wetter as warm 
  air starts to move in. Expect the worst blowing snow 
  conditions during the early portion of this time period.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The storm track is coming into better
  agreement, however, any deviation in location could 
  significantly change the amount of snow and allow for a much 
  faster warm up/transition to rain. Please stay tuned into the 
  forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit
511.alaska.gov.

&&

$$

http://www.weather.gov/afc
483 
WWAK41 PAFC 290456
WSWAER

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
756 PM AKST Sun Nov 28 2021

AKZ131-290600-
/O.EXP.PAFC.WC.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-211129T0500Z/
Northeast Prince William Sound-
Including the cities of Valdez and Thompson Pass
756 PM AKST Sun Nov 28 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

Winds are diminishing and will become southeasterly later tonight.
The combination of diminishing winds and warming temperatures have
ended the wind chill threat.

$$

AKZ171-291800-
/O.CON.PAFC.WW.Y.0057.211129T1000Z-211129T2100Z/
Kodiak Island-
Including the city of Kodiak City
756 PM AKST Sun Nov 28 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO NOON
AKST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow 
  accumulations of 5 to 8 inches. NE winds 15 to 30 mph gusting 
  as high as 45 mph. Blowing snow could reduce visibility to one 
  half mile at times.

* WHERE...Kodiak Island.

* WHEN...From 1 AM tonight to noon AKST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The snow will 
  start out light and powdery, but will become wetter as warm 
  air starts to move in. Expect the worst blowing snow 
  conditions during the early portion of this time period.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The storm track is coming into better 
  agreement, however, any deviation in location could 
  significantly change the amount of snow and allow for a much 
  faster warm up/transition to rain. Please stay tuned into the 
  forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit
511.alaska.gov.

&&

$$

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The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Nov 27, 3:41 PM AKSTHeavy Freezing Spray WarningAFC4 days
Nov 27, 3:48 PM AKSTGale WarningAFC6 days
Nov 27, 3:48 PM AKSTSmall Craft AdvisoryAFC6 hr
Nov 27, 3:48 PM AKSTStorm WarningAFC36 hr
Nov 27, 3:48 PM AKSTHeavy Freezing Spray WarningAFC4 days
Nov 27, 4:08 PM AKSTGale WarningAFC5 days
Nov 27, 4:08 PM AKSTSmall Craft AdvisoryAFC48 hr
Nov 27, 4:08 PM AKSTHeavy Freezing Spray WarningAFC24 hr
Nov 27, 9:10 PM AKSTWinter Weather AdvisoryAFC51 hr
Nov 27, 10:12 PM AKSTBlizzard WarningAFC31 hr
Nov 28, 3:51 AM AKSTHeavy Freezing Spray WarningAFC24 hr
Nov 28, 3:53 AM AKSTGale WarningAFC36 hr
Nov 28, 4:08 AM AKSTGale WarningAFC3 days
Nov 28, 4:08 AM AKSTSmall Craft AdvisoryAFC3 days
Nov 28, 4:08 AM AKSTHeavy Freezing Spray WarningAFC3 days
Nov 28, 4:15 AM AKSTGale WarningAFC59 hr
Nov 28, 4:15 AM AKSTSmall Craft AdvisoryAFC24 hr
Nov 28, 4:15 AM AKSTStorm WarningAFC36 hr
Nov 28, 4:15 AM AKSTHeavy Freezing Spray WarningAFC12 hr
Nov 28, 5:44 AM AKSTWinter Weather AdvisoryAFC47 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.