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Blizzard Warning 22, NWS Fairbanks, AK

April 4, 2021

NWS Fairbanks, AK issued this blizzard warning at Apr 4, 2021, 11:50 AM AKDT. It was in force for 16 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Apr 4, 2021, 11:50 AM AKDT (19:50 UTC)
Expired
Apr 5, 2021, 3:29 AM AKDT
In force
16 hr
Issued by
NWS Fairbanks, AK

The text

As transmitted.

371 
WWAK42 PAFG 041950
WSWWCZ

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
1150 AM AKDT Sun Apr 4 2021

AKZ227-042100-
/O.CAN.PAFG.WW.Y.0066.000000T0000Z-210405T0000Z/
Upper Kuskokwim Valley-
Including McGrath, Nikolai, Takotna, and Farewell Lake
1150 AM AKDT Sun Apr 4 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Conditions have improved.

$$

AKZ207-050300-
/O.UPG.PAFG.WW.Y.0066.000000T0000Z-210405T0300Z/
/O.NEW.PAFG.BZ.W.0022.210404T1950Z-210405T0600Z/
Chukchi Sea Coast-
Including Point Hope, Shishmaref, Kivalina, and Espenberg
1150 AM AKDT Sun Apr 4 2021

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions occurring. Travel will be very 
  difficult to impossible.

* WHERE...Chukchi Sea Coast from Point Hope to Kivalina.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM today.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 45 mph will 
  cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant 
  drifting of the snow is likely.

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 extremely difficult.

$$

AKZ210-050300-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0066.000000T0000Z-210405T0300Z/
Northern and Interior Seward Peninsula-
Including Buckland, Deering, Candle, Council, Haycock, 
Pilgrim Springs, Serpentine Hot Springs, and Taylor
1150 AM AKDT Sun Apr 4 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM AKDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Blowing snow expected. Plan on areas of poor 
  visibilities and slick roadways to create difficult travel 
  conditions at times. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will 
  cause areas of blowing and drifting snow.

* WHERE...Northern and Interior Seward Peninsula.

* WHEN...10 AM to 7 PM Sunday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will 
  cause areas of blowing and drifting snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for blowing snow means periods of
blowing snow will cause travel difficulties.

$$

AKZ213-050300-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0066.000000T0000Z-210405T0300Z/
St Lawrence Island and Bering Strait Coast-
Including Gambell, Savoonga, Brevig Mission, Teller, Wales, 
and Diomede
1150 AM AKDT Sun Apr 4 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM AKDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Blowing snow expected. Plan on areas of poor 
  visibilities and slick roadways to create difficult travel 
  conditions at times. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will 
  cause areas of blowing and drifting snow.

* WHERE...Bering Strait Coast.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM Sunday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will 
  cause areas of blowing and drifting snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for blowing snow means periods of
blowing snow will cause travel difficulties.

$$
5 follow-up statements
601 
WWAK42 PAFG 042012
WSWWCZ

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
1212 PM AKDT Sun Apr 4 2021

AKZ207-050300-
/O.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0022.000000T0000Z-210405T0600Z/
Chukchi Sea Coast-
Including Point Hope, Shishmaref, Kivalina, and Espenberg
1212 PM AKDT Sun Apr 4 2021

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions occurring. Travel will be very 
  difficult to impossible.

* WHERE...Chukchi Sea Coast from Point Hope to Kivalina.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM today.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 45 mph will 
  cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant 
  drifting of the snow is likely.

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 extremely difficult.

$$

AKZ209-050300-
/O.EXB.PAFG.WW.Y.0066.000000T0000Z-210405T0600Z/
Baldwin Peninsula and Selawik Valley-
Including Kotzebue, Selawik, and Noorvik
1212 PM AKDT Sun Apr 4 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Blowing snow expected. Plan on areas of poor visibilities
  of one half mile or less and slick roadways to create difficult
  travel conditions at times.

* WHERE...Baldwin Peninsula and Selawik Valley.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM today.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will 
  cause areas of blowing and drifting snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means periods
of snow and blowing snow will cause travel difficulties.

$$

AKZ211-050300-
/O.EXB.PAFG.WW.Y.0066.000000T0000Z-210405T0600Z/
Southern Seward Peninsula Coast-
Including Nome, White Mountain, and Golovin
1212 PM AKDT Sun Apr 4 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Blowing snow expected. Plan on areas of poor visibilities
  of one half mile or less and slick roadways to create difficult
  travel conditions at times.

* WHERE...Southern Seward Peninsula Coast.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM today.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will cause
  areas of blowing and drifting snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for blowing snow means that
visibilities will be limited due to strong winds blowing snow
around. Use caution when traveling, especially in open areas.

$$

AKZ212-050300-
/O.EXB.PAFG.WW.Y.0066.000000T0000Z-210405T0600Z/
Eastern Norton Sound and Nulato Hills-
Including Unalakleet, Stebbins, St Michael, Elim, Koyuk, 
and Shaktoolik
1212 PM AKDT Sun Apr 4 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Blowing snow expected. Plan on areas of poor visibilities
  of one half mile or less and slick roadways to create difficult
  travel conditions at times.

* WHERE...Eastern Norton Sound and Nulato Hills.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM today.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will 
  cause areas of blowing and drifting snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for blowing snow means periods of
blowing snow will cause travel difficulties.

$$

AKZ210-050300-
/O.EXT.PAFG.WW.Y.0066.000000T0000Z-210405T0600Z/
Northern and Interior Seward Peninsula-
Including Buckland, Deering, Candle, Council, Haycock, 
Pilgrim Springs, Serpentine Hot Springs, and Taylor
1212 PM AKDT Sun Apr 4 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Blowing snow expected. Plan on areas of poor 
  visibilities and slick roadways to create difficult travel 
  conditions at times. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will 
  cause areas of blowing and drifting snow.

* WHERE...Northern and Interior Seward Peninsula.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM today.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will 
  cause areas of blowing and drifting snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for blowing snow means periods of
blowing snow will cause travel difficulties.

$$

AKZ213-050300-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0066.000000T0000Z-210405T0300Z/
St Lawrence Island and Bering Strait Coast-
Including Gambell, Savoonga, Brevig Mission, Teller, Wales, 
and Diomede
1212 PM AKDT Sun Apr 4 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM AKDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Blowing snow expected. Plan on areas of poor 
  visibilities and slick roadways to create difficult travel 
  conditions at times. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will 
  cause areas of blowing and drifting snow.

* WHERE...Bering Strait Coast.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM Sunday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will 
  cause areas of blowing and drifting snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for blowing snow means periods of
blowing snow will cause travel difficulties.

$$
012 
WWAK42 PAFG 042242
WSWWCZ

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
242 PM AKDT Sun Apr 4 2021

AKZ213-042345-
/O.CAN.PAFG.WW.Y.0066.000000T0000Z-210405T0300Z/
St Lawrence Island and Bering Strait Coast-
Including Gambell, Savoonga, Brevig Mission, Teller, Wales, 
and Diomede
242 PM AKDT Sun Apr 4 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Conditions have improved.

$$

AKZ207-050600-
/O.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0022.000000T0000Z-210405T0600Z/
Chukchi Sea Coast-
Including Point Hope, Shishmaref, Kivalina, and Espenberg
242 PM AKDT Sun Apr 4 2021

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions occurring. Travel will be very 
  difficult to impossible.

* WHERE...Chukchi Sea Coast from Point Hope to Kivalina.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM today.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 45 mph will 
  cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant 
  drifting of the snow is likely.

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 extremely difficult.

$$

AKZ209-050600-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0066.000000T0000Z-210405T0600Z/
Baldwin Peninsula and Selawik Valley-
Including Kotzebue, Selawik, and Noorvik
242 PM AKDT Sun Apr 4 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT
THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Blowing snow expected. Plan on areas of poor 
  visibilities of one half mile or less and slick roadways to 
  create difficult travel conditions at times.

* WHERE...Baldwin Peninsula and Selawik Valley.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM today.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will 
  cause areas of blowing and drifting snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for blowing snow means periods of
blowing snow will cause travel difficulties.

$$

AKZ210-050600-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0066.000000T0000Z-210405T0600Z/
Northern and Interior Seward Peninsula-
Including Buckland, Deering, Candle, Council, Haycock, 
Pilgrim Springs, Serpentine Hot Springs, and Taylor
242 PM AKDT Sun Apr 4 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT
THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Blowing snow expected. Plan on areas of poor 
  visibilities and slick roadways to create difficult travel 
  conditions at times. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will 
  cause areas of blowing and drifting snow.

* WHERE...Northern and Interior Seward Peninsula.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM today.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will 
  cause areas of blowing and drifting snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for blowing snow means periods of
blowing snow will cause travel difficulties.

$$

AKZ211-050600-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0066.000000T0000Z-210405T0600Z/
Southern Seward Peninsula Coast-
Including Nome, White Mountain, and Golovin
242 PM AKDT Sun Apr 4 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT
THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Blowing snow expected. Plan on areas of poor 
  visibilities of one half mile or less and slick roadways to 
  create difficult travel conditions at times.

* WHERE...Southern Seward Peninsula Coast.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM today.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will 
  cause areas of blowing and drifting snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for blowing snow means periods of
blowing snow will cause travel difficulties.

$$

AKZ212-050600-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0066.000000T0000Z-210405T0600Z/
Eastern Norton Sound and Nulato Hills-
Including Unalakleet, Stebbins, St Michael, Elim, Koyuk, 
and Shaktoolik
242 PM AKDT Sun Apr 4 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT
THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Blowing snow expected. Plan on areas of poor 
  visibilities of one half mile or less and slick roadways to 
  create difficult travel conditions at times.

* WHERE...Eastern Norton Sound and Nulato Hills.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM today.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will 
  cause areas of blowing and drifting snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for blowing snow means periods of
blowing snow will cause travel difficulties.

$$
314 
WWAK42 PAFG 050158
WSWWCZ

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
558 PM AKDT Sun Apr 4 2021

AKZ211-212-050300-
/O.CAN.PAFG.WW.Y.0066.000000T0000Z-210405T0600Z/
Southern Seward Peninsula Coast-
Eastern Norton Sound and Nulato Hills-
Including Nome, White Mountain, Golovin, Unalakleet, Stebbins, 
St Michael, Elim, Koyuk, and Shaktoolik
558 PM AKDT Sun Apr 4 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Conditions have improved.

$$

AKZ207-050600-
/O.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0022.000000T0000Z-210405T0600Z/
Chukchi Sea Coast-
Including Point Hope, Shishmaref, Kivalina, and Espenberg
558 PM AKDT Sun Apr 4 2021

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions occurring. Travel will be very 
  difficult to impossible.

* WHERE...Chukchi Sea Coast from Point Hope to Kivalina.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM today.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 45 mph will 
  cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant 
  drifting of the snow is likely.

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 extremely difficult.

$$

AKZ209-050600-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0066.000000T0000Z-210405T0600Z/
Baldwin Peninsula and Selawik Valley-
Including Kotzebue, Selawik, and Noorvik
558 PM AKDT Sun Apr 4 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT
THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Blowing snow expected. Plan on areas of poor 
  visibilities of one half mile or less and slick roadways to 
  create difficult travel conditions at times.

* WHERE...Baldwin Peninsula and Selawik Valley.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM today.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will 
  cause areas of blowing and drifting snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for blowing snow means periods of
blowing snow will cause travel difficulties.

$$

AKZ210-050600-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0066.000000T0000Z-210405T0600Z/
Northern and Interior Seward Peninsula-
Including Buckland, Deering, Candle, Council, Haycock, 
Pilgrim Springs, Serpentine Hot Springs, and Taylor
558 PM AKDT Sun Apr 4 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT
THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Blowing snow expected. Plan on areas of poor 
  visibilities and slick roadways to create difficult travel 
  conditions at times. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will 
  cause areas of blowing and drifting snow.

* WHERE...Northern and Interior Seward Peninsula.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM today.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will 
  cause areas of blowing and drifting snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for blowing snow means periods of
blowing snow will cause travel difficulties.

$$
975 
WWAK42 PAFG 050420
WSWWCZ

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
820 PM AKDT Sun Apr 4 2021

AKZ209-050530-
/O.CAN.PAFG.WW.Y.0066.000000T0000Z-210405T0600Z/
Baldwin Peninsula and Selawik Valley-
Including Kotzebue, Selawik, and Noorvik
820 PM AKDT Sun Apr 4 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Conditions have improved.

$$

AKZ207-051200-
/O.EXT.PAFG.BZ.W.0022.000000T0000Z-210405T1200Z/
Chukchi Sea Coast-
Including Point Hope, Shishmaref, Kivalina, and Espenberg
820 PM AKDT Sun Apr 4 2021

...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM AKDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions occurring. Travel will be very 
  difficult to impossible.

* WHERE...Chukchi Sea Coast from Point Hope to Kivalina.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM Monday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 45 mph will 
  cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant 
  drifting of the snow is likely.

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 extremely difficult.

$$

AKZ210-051200-
/O.EXT.PAFG.WW.Y.0066.000000T0000Z-210405T1200Z/
Northern and Interior Seward Peninsula-
Including Buckland, Deering, Candle, Council, Haycock, 
Pilgrim Springs, Serpentine Hot Springs, and Taylor
820 PM AKDT Sun Apr 4 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM AKDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...Blowing snow expected. Plan on areas of poor 
  visibilities and slick roadways to create difficult travel 
  conditions at times. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will 
  cause areas of blowing and drifting snow.

* WHERE...Northern and Interior Seward Peninsula.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM Monday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will 
  cause areas of blowing and drifting snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for blowing snow means periods of
blowing snow will cause travel difficulties.

$$
491 
WWAK42 PAFG 051129
WSWWCZ

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
329 AM AKDT Mon Apr 5 2021

AKZ207-051230-
/O.CAN.PAFG.BZ.W.0022.000000T0000Z-210405T1200Z/
Chukchi Sea Coast-
Including Point Hope, Shishmaref, Kivalina, and Espenberg
329 AM AKDT Mon Apr 5 2021

...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Conditions have improved.

$$

AKZ210-052000-
/O.EXT.PAFG.WW.Y.0066.000000T0000Z-210405T2000Z/
Northern and Interior Seward Peninsula-
Including Buckland, Deering, Candle, Council, Haycock, 
Pilgrim Springs, Serpentine Hot Springs, and Taylor
329 AM AKDT Mon Apr 5 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKDT TODAY...

* WHAT...Blowing snow expected. Plan on areas of poor visibilities to
  create difficult travel conditions at times. Winds gusting as 
  high as 35 mph will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow.

* WHERE...Northern and Interior Seward Peninsula.

* WHEN...Until noon today.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will 
  cause areas of blowing and drifting snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for blowing snow means that
visibilities will be limited due to strong winds blowing snow
around. Use caution when traveling, especially in open areas.

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Apr 4, 2:41 AM AKDTBrisk Wind AdvisoryAFG13 hr
Apr 4, 3:24 PM AKDTBrisk Wind AdvisoryAFG13 hr

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