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Winter Storm Warning 6, NWS Anchorage, AK
NWS Anchorage, AK issued this winter storm warning at Dec 8, 2021, 4:17 PM AKST. It took effect at Dec 9, 2021, 9:00 AM AKST. It was in force for 22 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
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The facts
- Issued
- Dec 8, 2021, 4:17 PM AKST (01:17 UTC)
- In effect from
- Dec 9, 2021, 9:00 AM AKST
- Expired
- Dec 10, 2021, 6:53 AM AKST
- In force
- 22 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Anchorage, AK
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385 WWAK41 PAFC 090117 WSWAER URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 417 PM AKST Wed Dec 8 2021 AKZ135-090230- /O.CAN.PAFC.WS.A.0013.211209T2100Z-211210T0600Z/ Southeast Prince William Sound- Including the city of Cordova 417 PM AKST Wed Dec 8 2021 ...WINTER STORM WATCH IS CANCELLED THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING... A front moving into the northern Gulf is still expected to produce periods of moderate to heavy snowfall and gusty winds Thursday afternoon and evening. However, snowfall amounts and visibilities are expected to remain well above warning criteria. $$ AKZ125-091500- /O.UPG.PAFC.WS.A.0013.211209T1800Z-211210T1200Z/ /O.NEW.PAFC.WS.W.0006.211209T1800Z-211210T1500Z/ Western Prince William Sound- Including the cities of Whittier, Seward, Girdwood, and Moose Pass 417 PM AKST Wed Dec 8 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THURSDAY TO 6 AM AKST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Areas of blowing snow reducing visibilities to a half mile or less at times. Total snow accumulations of 10 to 25 inches. Winds gusting as high as 30 mph. * WHERE...Western Prince William Sound. * WHEN...From 9 AM Thursday to 6 AM AKST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heaviest snowfall accumulations are expected for Turnagain Pass, Whittier and Portage Valley. Higher wind gusts to 50 mph with quarter mile visibilities through Portage Valley. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov. && $$ AKZ121-091500- /O.UPG.PAFC.WS.A.0013.211209T1800Z-211210T1800Z/ /O.NEW.PAFC.WW.Y.0067.211209T1800Z-211210T2100Z/ Western Kenai Peninsula- Including the cities of Kenai, Soldotna, Homer, and Cooper Landing 417 PM AKST Wed Dec 8 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THURSDAY TO NOON AKST FRIDAY FROM CLAM GULCH SOUTH... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 30 mph. * WHERE...South of Clam Gulch. * WHEN...From 9 AM Thursday to noon AKST Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning and evening commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Expect heaviest snowfall amounts over the Homer Bluff. Temperatures are expected to warm to near freezing in Homer, resulting in heavy wet snowfall for Thursday afternoon and evening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/afc
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103 WWAK41 PAFC 091318 WSWAER URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 418 AM AKST Thu Dec 9 2021 AKZ125-100300- /O.CON.PAFC.WS.W.0006.211209T1800Z-211210T1500Z/ Western Prince William Sound- Including the cities of Whittier, Seward, Girdwood, and Moose Pass 418 AM AKST Thu Dec 9 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 AM AKST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Areas of blowing snow reducing visibilities to a half mile or less at times. Total snow accumulations of 10 to 25 inches. Winds gusting as high as 30 mph. * WHERE...Western Prince William Sound. * WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 6 AM AKST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heaviest snowfall accumulations are expected for Turnagain Pass, Whittier and Portage Valley. Higher wind gusts to 50 mph with quarter mile visibilities through Portage Valley. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov. && $$ AKZ121-100300- /O.CON.PAFC.WW.Y.0067.211209T1800Z-211210T2100Z/ Western Kenai Peninsula- Including the cities of Kenai, Soldotna, Homer, and Cooper Landing 418 AM AKST Thu Dec 9 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO NOON AKST FRIDAY SOUTH OF CLAM GULCH... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 30 mph. * WHERE...South of Clam Gulch. * WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to noon AKST Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning and evening commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Expect heaviest snowfall amounts over the Homer Bluff. Temperatures are expected to warm a bit above freezing in Homer, resulting in heavy wet snowfall that may mix with rain at times this afternoon and evening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/afc
311 WWAK41 PAFC 091834 WSWAER URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 934 AM AKST Thu Dec 9 2021 AKZ125-100745- /O.CON.PAFC.WS.W.0006.000000T0000Z-211210T1500Z/ Western Prince William Sound- Including the cities of Whittier, Seward, Girdwood, and Moose Pass 934 AM AKST Thu Dec 9 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Areas of blowing snow reducing visibilities to a half mile or less at times. Total snow accumulations of 10 to 25 inches. Winds gusting as high as 30 mph. * WHERE...Western Prince William Sound. * WHEN...Until 6 AM AKST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heaviest snowfall accumulations are expected for Turnagain Pass, Whittier and Portage Valley. Higher wind gusts to 50 mph with quarter mile visibilities through Portage Valley. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov. && $$ AKZ131-100745- /O.EXB.PAFC.WW.Y.0067.211210T0000Z-211210T1400Z/ Northeast Prince William Sound- Including the cities of Valdez and Thompson Pass 934 AM AKST Thu Dec 9 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 5 AM AKST FRIDAY THROUGH THOMPSON PASS... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches. East winds gusting as high as 30 mph. * WHERE...Thompson Pass. * WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 5 AM AKST Friday. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow will reduce visibilities to one half mile or less at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov. && $$ AKZ121-100745- /O.CON.PAFC.WW.Y.0067.000000T0000Z-211210T2100Z/ Western Kenai Peninsula- Including the cities of Kenai, Soldotna, Homer, and Cooper Landing 934 AM AKST Thu Dec 9 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST FRIDAY SOUTH OF CLAM GULCH... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 30 mph. * WHERE...South of Clam Gulch. * WHEN...Until noon AKST Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning and evening commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Expect heaviest snowfall amounts over the Homer Bluff. Temperatures are expected to warm a bit above freezing in Homer, resulting in heavy wet snowfall that may mix with rain at times this afternoon and evening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/afc
054 WWAK41 PAFC 100126 WSWAER URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 426 PM AKST Thu Dec 9 2021 AKZ125-101500- /O.CON.PAFC.WS.W.0006.000000T0000Z-211210T1500Z/ Western Prince William Sound- Including the cities of Whittier, Seward, Girdwood, and Moose Pass 426 PM AKST Thu Dec 9 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow occurring. Areas of blowing snow reducing visibilities to a half mile or less at times. Total snow accumulations of 10 to 25 inches. Winds gusting as high as 30 mph. * WHERE...Western Prince William Sound. * WHEN...Until 6 AM AKST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heaviest snowfall accumulations are expected for Turnagain Pass, Whittier and Portage Valley. Higher wind gusts to 50 mph with quarter mile visibilities will produce blizzard conditions in Portage Valley. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov. && $$ AKZ121-101500- /O.CON.PAFC.WW.Y.0067.000000T0000Z-211210T2100Z/ Western Kenai Peninsula- Including the cities of Kenai, Soldotna, Homer, and Cooper Landing 426 PM AKST Thu Dec 9 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Snow occurring. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph along the Inlet through early evening. Winds 20 mph or less elsewhere. * WHERE...Western Kenai Peninsula. * WHEN...Until noon AKST Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning and evening commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Expect heaviest snowfall amounts over the Homer Bluff. The area north of Clam Gulch will see the worst conditions through this evening and then improve. Additional periods of heavy snow showers are possible through midday Friday around Kachemak Bay as snow showers developing over the Cook Inlet move onshore at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov. && $$ AKZ131-101400- /O.CON.PAFC.WW.Y.0067.000000T0000Z-211210T1400Z/ Northeast Prince William Sound- Including the cities of Valdez and Thompson Pass 426 PM AKST Thu Dec 9 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM AKST FRIDAY THROUGH THOMPSON PASS... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow occurring. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches. East winds gusting as high as 30 mph. * WHERE...Thompson Pass. * WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 5 AM AKST Friday. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow will reduce visibilities to one half mile or less at times. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest wind gusts are expected through Thompson Pass and Keystone Canyon. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/afc
513 WWAK41 PAFC 101403 WSWAER URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 503 AM AKST Fri Dec 10 2021 AKZ131-101515- /O.EXP.PAFC.WW.Y.0067.000000T0000Z-211210T1400Z/ Northeast Prince William Sound- Including the cities of Valdez and Thompson Pass 503 AM AKST Fri Dec 10 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED THROUGH THOMPSON PASS... The winds and snowfall rates have diminished, so the blowing snow threat has ended. $$ AKZ125-102100- /O.EXT.PAFC.WS.W.0006.000000T0000Z-211210T2100Z/ Western Prince William Sound- Including the cities of Whittier, Seward, Girdwood, and Moose Pass 503 AM AKST Fri Dec 10 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST TODAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow occurring. Areas of blowing snow reducing visibilities to a half mile or less at times. Additional snow accumulations up to 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 30 mph. * WHERE...Western Prince William Sound. * WHEN...Until noon AKST today. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusty winds will be most pronounced around Seward through this morning. The steadiest snow will be through Portage Valley and Whittier. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov. && $$ AKZ121-102100- /O.CON.PAFC.WW.Y.0067.000000T0000Z-211210T2100Z/ Western Kenai Peninsula- Including the cities of Kenai, Soldotna, Homer, and Cooper Landing 503 AM AKST Fri Dec 10 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST TODAY... * WHAT...Snow occurring. Additional snow accumulations up to 4 inches, particularly from Kenai through Ninilchik. * WHERE...Western Kenai Peninsula. * WHEN...Until noon AKST Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Localized areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning and evening commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/afc
886 WWAK41 PAFC 101553 WSWAER URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 653 AM AKST Fri Dec 10 2021 AKZ125-101700- /O.CAN.PAFC.WS.W.0006.000000T0000Z-211210T2100Z/ Western Prince William Sound- Including the cities of Whittier, Seward, Girdwood, and Moose Pass 653 AM AKST Fri Dec 10 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... Snow has lightened up across the eastern Kenai Peninsula. Areas of light snow will linger this morning, with up to 2 inches additional accumulation. Snow will then taper off this afternoon. $$ AKZ121-102100- /O.CON.PAFC.WW.Y.0067.000000T0000Z-211210T2100Z/ Western Kenai Peninsula- Including the cities of Kenai, Soldotna, Homer, and Cooper Landing 653 AM AKST Fri Dec 10 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST TODAY... * WHAT...Snow occurring. Additional snow accumulations up to 4 inches, particularly from Kenai through Ninilchik. * WHERE...Western Kenai Peninsula. * WHEN...Until noon AKST Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning and evening commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/afc
The office that day
Everything else NWS Anchorage, AK issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 8, 4:03 PM AKST | Gale Warning | AFC | 36 hr | |
| Dec 8, 4:03 PM AKST | Heavy Freezing Spray Warning | AFC | 6 days | |
| Dec 8, 4:06 PM AKST | Storm Warning | AFC | 72 hr | |
| Dec 8, 4:17 PM AKST | Gale Warning | AFC | 48 hr | |
| Dec 8, 4:17 PM AKST | Hurricane Force Wind Warning | AFC | 18 hr | |
| Dec 8, 4:17 PM AKST | Heavy Freezing Spray Warning | AFC | 5 days | |
| Dec 8, 4:17 PM AKST | Winter Weather Advisory | AFC | 44 hr | |
| Dec 8, 4:18 PM AKST | Gale Warning | AFC | 4 days | |
| Dec 8, 4:18 PM AKST | Storm Warning | AFC | 36 hr | |
| Dec 9, 3:44 AM AKST | Gale Warning | AFC | 5 days | |
| Dec 9, 3:44 AM AKST | Hurricane Force Wind Warning | AFC | 12 hr | |
| Dec 9, 3:44 AM AKST | Storm Warning | AFC | 12 hr | |
| Dec 9, 3:53 AM AKST | Gale Warning | AFC | 6 hr | |
| Dec 9, 3:53 AM AKST | Small Craft Advisory | AFC | 12 hr | |
| Dec 9, 3:53 AM AKST | Storm Warning | AFC | 12 hr | |
| Dec 9, 4:27 AM AKST | Hurricane Force Wind Warning | AFC | 11 hr | |
| Dec 9, 9:27 AM AKST | High Wind Warning | AFC | 20 hr | |
| Dec 9, 10:19 AM AKST | Storm Warning | AFC | 30 hr | |
| Dec 9, 10:45 AM AKST | Gale Warning | AFC | 4 days |
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