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Wind Chill Warning 1, NWS Anchorage, AK

November 28, 2021

NWS Anchorage, AK issued this wind chill warning at Nov 28, 2021, 7:11 PM AKST. It was in force for 17 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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Issued
Nov 28, 2021, 7:11 PM AKST (04:11 UTC)
Expired
Nov 29, 2021, 11:47 AM AKST
In force
17 hr
Issued by
NWS Anchorage, AK

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630 
WWAK42 PAFC 290411 CCA
WSWALU

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

AKZ155-291715-
/O.NEW.PAFC.WC.W.0001.211129T0411Z-211129T2100Z/
Kuskokwim Delta-
Including the cities of Bethel, Hooper Bay, and Nunivak Island
711 PM AKST Sun Nov 28 2021

...WIND CHILL WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST MONDAY SOUTH OF
BETHEL...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills occurring. Wind chills as 
  low as 60 below zero expected.

* WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta south of Bethel, especially around
  Quinhagak.

* WHEN...Until noon AKST Monday. The coldest wind chills are
  expected early Monday morning.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause 
  frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 5 minutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind chills are expected to fall as low as
  50 below in Bethel and to 40 below along the coast from Kipnuk
  north.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you
wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$

AKZ185-291715-
/O.CON.PAFC.BZ.W.0017.000000T0000Z-211129T1800Z/
Eastern Aleutians-
Including the cities of Unalaska and Nikolski
711 PM AKST Sun Nov 28 2021

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM AKST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 
  inches. East to northeast winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts as 
  high as 60 mph.

* WHERE...Eastern Aleutians, including Unalaska and Nikolski.

* WHEN...Through 9 AM AKST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing 
  snow will cause whiteout conditions at times.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The worst conditions are expected through 
  Sunday evening. The snowfall will then become showery on 
  Monday. Gusty northerly winds and snow showers with reduced 
  visibilities in blowing snow will likely linger all the way 
  through Tuesday evening.

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.

&&

$$

AKZ161-291715-
/O.COR.PAFC.WW.Y.0056.211129T1500Z-211130T1500Z/
Bristol Bay-
Including the cities of King Salmon, Dillingham, Naknek, 
and Pilot Point
711 PM AKST Sun Nov 28 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM MONDAY TO 
6 AM AKST TUESDAY...

* 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 gust 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

&&

$$

AKZ181-291715-
/O.COR.PAFC.WW.Y.0056.000000T0000Z-211129T1800Z/
Alaska Peninsula-
Including the cities of Cold Bay and Sand Point
711 PM AKST Sun Nov 28 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM AKST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow 
  accumulations of 1 to 6 inches, highest Pacific side. East to 
  northeast winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts as high as 55 mph.

* WHERE...Alaska Peninsula.

* WHEN...Through 9 AM AKST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing 
  snow will reduce visibilities to one half mile or less at 
  times.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The worst conditions are expected along 
  the Pacific side through Sunday evening, where the heaviest 
  snow and strongest winds will be. The snowfall will then 
  become showery on Monday as winds shift around to the north. 
  Snow showers and reduced visibilities in blowing snow will 
  likely linger through Tuesday night, especially along the 
  Bering side.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

&&

$$

http://www.weather.gov/afc
3 follow-up statements
934 
WWAK42 PAFC 291439
WSWALU

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
539 AM AKST Mon Nov 29 2021

AKZ185-300345-
/O.CAN.PAFC.BZ.W.0017.000000T0000Z-211129T1800Z/
/O.EXB.PAFC.WW.Y.0056.211129T1800Z-211130T0900Z/
Eastern Aleutians-
Including the cities of Unalaska and Nikolski
539 AM AKST Mon Nov 29 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO
MIDNIGHT AKST TONIGHT...
...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...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. 

&&

$$

AKZ155-292100-
/O.CON.PAFC.WC.W.0001.000000T0000Z-211129T2100Z/
Kuskokwim Delta-
Including the cities of Bethel, Hooper Bay, and Nunivak Island
539 AM AKST Mon Nov 29 2021

...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST TODAY
SOUTH OF BETHEL...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills occurring. Wind chills as 
  low as 60 below zero expected.

* WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta south of Bethel, especially around 
  Quinhagak.

* WHEN...Until noon AKST Monday. The coldest wind chills are 
  expected early Monday morning.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause 
  frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 5 minutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind chills are expected to fall as low 
  as 50 below in Bethel and to 40 below along the coast from 
  Kipnuk north.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you
wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

&&

$$

AKZ181-300345-
/O.EXT.PAFC.WW.Y.0056.000000T0000Z-211130T0900Z/
Alaska Peninsula-
Including the cities of Cold Bay and Sand Point
539 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.

&&

$$

AKZ161-300345-
/O.CON.PAFC.WW.Y.0056.211129T1500Z-211130T1500Z/
Bristol Bay-
Including the cities of King Salmon, Dillingham, Naknek, 
and Pilot Point
539 AM 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 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

&&

$$

http://www.weather.gov/afc
596 
WWAK42 PAFC 291441 CCA
WSWALU

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE...CORRECTED
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
541 AM AKST Mon Nov 29 2021

AKZ185-300345-
/O.CAN.PAFC.BZ.W.0017.000000T0000Z-211129T1800Z/
/O.COR.PAFC.WW.Y.0056.211129T1800Z-211130T0900Z/
Eastern Aleutians-
Including the cities of Unalaska and Nikolski
541 AM AKST Mon Nov 29 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO
MIDNIGHT AKST TONIGHT...
...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* 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. 

&&

$$

AKZ155-292100-
/O.CON.PAFC.WC.W.0001.000000T0000Z-211129T2100Z/
Kuskokwim Delta-
Including the cities of Bethel, Hooper Bay, and Nunivak Island
541 AM AKST Mon Nov 29 2021

...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST TODAY
SOUTH OF BETHEL...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills occurring. Wind chills as 
  low as 60 below zero expected.

* WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta south of Bethel, especially around 
  Quinhagak.

* WHEN...Until noon AKST Monday. The coldest wind chills are 
  expected early Monday morning.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause 
  frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 5 minutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind chills are expected to fall as low 
  as 50 below in Bethel and to 40 below along the coast from 
  Kipnuk north.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you
wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

&&

$$

AKZ181-300345-
/O.EXT.PAFC.WW.Y.0056.000000T0000Z-211130T0900Z/
Alaska Peninsula-
Including the cities of Cold Bay and Sand Point
541 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.

&&

$$

AKZ161-300345-
/O.CON.PAFC.WW.Y.0056.211129T1500Z-211130T1500Z/
Bristol Bay-
Including the cities of King Salmon, Dillingham, Naknek, 
and Pilot Point
541 AM 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 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

&&

$$

http://www.weather.gov/afc
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

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Nov 28, 4:08 PM AKSTStorm WarningAFC12 hr
Nov 28, 9:30 PM AKSTWinter Storm WatchAFC18 hr
Nov 29, 4:06 AM AKSTGale WarningAFC12 hr
Nov 29, 4:06 AM AKSTSmall Craft AdvisoryAFC24 hr
Nov 29, 4:06 AM AKSTStorm WarningAFC12 hr
Nov 29, 4:06 AM AKSTHeavy Freezing Spray WarningAFC12 hr
Nov 29, 4:14 AM AKSTGale WarningAFC4 days
Nov 29, 4:14 AM AKSTSmall Craft AdvisoryAFC59 hr
Nov 29, 11:47 AM AKSTWind Chill AdvisoryAFC24 hr

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