Brisk Wind Advisory 213, NWS Fairbanks, AK

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FZAK51 PAFG 172344
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Coastal Waters Forecast for Arctic Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
244 PM AKST Wed Nov 17 2021

Arctic Alaska Coastal Waters out 100 NM

Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest one-
third of the combined wind-wave and swell height.

PKZ298-181515-
244 PM AKST Wed Nov 17 2021

.SYNOPSIS FOR ARCTIC COAST...
A 1042 mb high 1500 nm NE of Wrangel Island will move to 100 nm E
of Wrangel Island by Thu morning with high pressure pushing E 
over the Arctic Coast and a 1040 mb high developing in the Arctic 
Plain. A weather front will approach the Eastern Arctic Coast Thu 
then weaken as a weather front moves S over the Northern Arctic 
Thu and to the Arctic Coast Fri.

$$

PKZ225-181515-
Cape Thompson to Cape Beaufort-
244 PM AKST Wed Nov 17 2021

...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY
AFTERNOON...

.TONIGHT...E winds 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. Heavy freezing spray. 
.THU...NE winds 20 kt. Seas 2 ft. Heavy freezing spray. 
.THU NIGHT...NW winds 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. Heavy freezing spray. 
.FRI...W winds 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.FRI NIGHT...NE winds 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. Heavy freezing spray. 
.SAT...NE winds 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. Heavy freezing spray. 
.SAT NIGHT...NE winds 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. Heavy freezing spray. 
.SUN...NE winds 35 kt. Seas 6 ft. 
.MON...NE winds 35 kt. Seas 5 ft.  

$$

PKZ230-181515-
Cape Beaufort to Point Franklin-
244 PM AKST Wed Nov 17 2021

...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING
THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

.TONIGHT...NE winds 15 kt. Seas 3 ft subsiding. 
.THU...W winds 20 kt. Seas 3 ft. Heavy freezing spray. 
.THU NIGHT...W winds 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or
less. Heavy freezing spray. 
.FRI...N winds 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. Heavy freezing spray. 
.FRI NIGHT...NE winds 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. Heavy freezing spray. 
.SAT...NE winds 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. Heavy freezing spray. 
.SAT NIGHT...NE winds 25 kt. Seas 4 ft. Heavy freezing spray. 
.SUN...NE winds 30 kt. Seas 4 ft. 
.MON...NE winds 25 kt. Seas 4 ft.  

$$

PKZ235-181515-
Point Franklin to Cape Halkett-
244 PM AKST Wed Nov 17 2021

...BRISK WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH
THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

.TONIGHT...NW winds 15 kt. Freezing fog. 
.THU...W winds 25 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less. 
.THU NIGHT...NW winds 25 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less. 
.FRI...N winds 10 kt. 
.FRI NIGHT...N winds 10 kt. 
.SAT...NW winds 10 kt. 
.SAT NIGHT...N winds 15 kt. 
.SUN...NE winds 20 kt. 
.MON...NE winds 15 kt.  

$$

PKZ240-181515-
Cape Halkett to Flaxman Island-
244 PM AKST Wed Nov 17 2021

...BRISK WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH
THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

.TONIGHT...NW winds 15 kt. Freezing fog. 
.THU...W winds 30 kt. Blowing snow and freezing fog. Vsby 1 NM or
less. 
.THU NIGHT...W winds 30 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less. 
.FRI...N winds 15 kt. 
.FRI NIGHT...N winds 10 kt. 
.SAT...W winds 15 kt. 
.SAT NIGHT...NW winds 15 kt. 
.SUN...NE winds 20 kt. 
.MON...NE winds 15 kt.  

$$

PKZ245-181515-
Flaxman Island to Demarcation Point-
244 PM AKST Wed Nov 17 2021

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY
AFTERNOON...

.TONIGHT...W winds 25 kt. Freezing fog and blowing snow. Vsby
1 NM or less. 
.THU...W winds 40 kt. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less. 
.THU NIGHT...W winds 40 kt. Blowing snow. Snow. Vsby 1 NM or
less. 
.FRI...NW winds 25 kt. 
.FRI NIGHT...W winds 15 kt. 
.SAT...W winds 25 kt. 
.SAT NIGHT...NW winds 25 kt. 
.SUN...NE winds 15 kt. 
.MON...E winds 15 kt.  

$$

Nov 21

Northern Alaska Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
156 PM AKST Tue Nov 16 2021

.SYNOPSIS...Stratus and light snow will continue over the Eastern
Interior through Thursday morning, but light snowfall amounts
expected. Stratus is keeping the Interior warmer than expected
but clouds will be decreasing on Thursday. Winds will pick up
over the Interior summits later today with blowing and drifting
snow, and cold wind chill, impacting travel in those areas.
Cold weather will continue into the weekend and early next week
for the much of the state.

.DISCUSSION...Models...16/12Z solutions are in fairly good
agreement. We are going with a blend of the GFS and ECWMF for
POPs over the Eastern Interior.

Aloft...Upper level low over the Brooks range will drop down to
the Gulf of Alaska on Wednesday. Northerly winds will develop
over the State on Thursday and continue into Friday. 850 temps
will warm slightly to the teens below over the weekend but begin
to drop again to the 20s below by Monday.

Interior...Stratus and light snow will continue over the Eastern
Interior through Thursday morning, but light snowfall amounts
expected. Stratus is keeping the Interior warmer than expected but
clouds will be decreasing on Thursday. Winds will pick up over
the Interior summits later today with blowing and drifting snow,
and cold wind chill, impacting travel in those areas.

Wind chill advisories have been issued for the Alaska Range for
Wednesday as strong northerly winds develop in the passes. As
clouds decrease on Thursday, expect cold Friday and Saturday Lows
around 10 to 25 below zero.

North slope...The Arctic will see some clearing to the west of
Utqiagvik, but remain cloudy to the east as a low in the area
produces some light snow. Winds increasing east of Deadhorse
Wednesday night and Thursday will produce blowing and drifting
snow that may impact travel in the area.

West coast...Generally clear in the coastal areas, and clearing
in the inland areas as stratus erodes. Winds north 10 to 20 mph
along the coast with the strongest winds on the Capes and St
Lawrence Island. Inland winds light and variable. Highs will range
from the 20s above on St Lawrence Island, to the teens above in
the Yukon Delta and on the Capes, to the teens below inland. Lows
will be around 20s above on St Lawrence Island, to the single
digits above and below along the coast to the 20s below inland.

Coastal Hazard Potential Days 3 and 4...None.

&&

.AFG WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
Wind Chill Advisory for AKZ225-AKZ226.

Heavy Freezing Spray Warning for PKZ200-PKZ210-PKZ220-PKZ225-
PKZ230.

Small Craft Advisory for PKZ210.
&&

NOV 21

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
300 AM AKST Wed Nov 17 2021

AKZ219-221-180000-
Upper Koyukuk Valley-Central Interior-
Including Allakaket, Hughes, Bettles, Caribou Mountain,
Gobblers Knob, Nenana, Anderson, Tanana, Minto,
Manley Hot Springs, Rampart, Lake Minchumina, and Livengood
300 AM AKST Wed Nov 17 2021

...Blowing and Drifting Snow along the Highways...

Winds will increase today with blowing and drifting snow
developing along the Elliott and Dalton Highways.

Winds will increase to 15 to 25 mph today, mainly on the summits.
Blowing and drifting snow may impact travel as visibility is
reduced at times.

Winds will diminish Thursday evening with conditions improving.

For the latest forecasts go to www.weather.gov/fairbanks.