Alert archive / Alaska / Wind Chill Warnings in 2021
Wind Chill Warning 1, NWS Anchorage, AK
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
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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.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 28, 4:08 PM AKST | Storm Warning | AFC | 12 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 | |
| Nov 29, 11:47 AM AKST | Wind Chill Advisory | AFC | 24 hr |
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