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Wind Chill Warning 16, NWS Fairbanks, AK

December 13, 2021

NWS Fairbanks, AK issued this wind chill warning at Dec 13, 2021, 3:06 PM AKST. It took effect at Dec 14, 2021, 9:00 PM AKST. It was in force for 16 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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Issued
Dec 13, 2021, 3:06 PM AKST (00:06 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 14, 2021, 9:00 PM AKST
Expired
Dec 15, 2021, 1:05 PM AKST
In force
16 hr
Issued by
NWS Fairbanks, AK

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553 
WWAK41 PAFG 140006
WSWNSB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
306 PM AKST Mon Dec 13 2021

AKZ203-140115-
/O.EXP.PAFG.WC.Y.0056.000000T0000Z-211214T0000Z/
Central Beaufort Sea Coast-
Including Nuiqsut, Prudhoe Bay, Alpine, Deadhorse, and Kuparuk
306 PM AKST Mon Dec 13 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...


$$

AKZ201-142030-
/O.NEW.PAFG.WC.W.0016.211215T0600Z-211217T0300Z/
Western Arctic Coast-
Including Wainwright, Atqasuk, Point Lay, and Cape Lisburne
306 PM AKST Mon Dec 13 2021

...WIND CHILL WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM TUESDAY TO 6 PM AKST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills to 70 below expected. The
  dangerously cold wind chills will cause frostbite in as little
  as 10 minutes to exposed skin. 

* WHERE...Western Arctic Coast.

* WHEN...9 PM Tuesday to 6 PM Thursday.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Warning means the combination of very cold air and
sustained wind speeds of 15 mph or more will create dangerously
low wind chill values. Frost bite can occur quickly and even
hypothermia or death if precautions are not taken.

$$
4 follow-up statements
638 
WWAK41 PAFG 141352
WSWNSB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
452 AM AKST Tue Dec 14 2021

AKZ201-150200-
/O.CON.PAFG.WC.W.0016.211215T0600Z-211217T0300Z/
Western Arctic Coast-
Including Wainwright, Atqasuk, Point Lay, and Cape Lisburne
452 AM AKST Tue Dec 14 2021

...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO
6 PM AKST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills to 70 below expected. The 
  dangerously cold wind chills will cause frostbite in as little 
  as 10 minutes to exposed skin.

* WHERE...Western Arctic Coast.

* WHEN...9 PM this evening to 6 PM Thursday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Warning means the combination of very cold air and
sustained wind speeds of 15 mph or more will create dangerously
low wind chill values. Frost bite can occur quickly and even
hypothermia or death if precautions are not taken.

$$
965 
WWAK41 PAFG 150023
WSWNSB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
323 PM AKST Tue Dec 14 2021

AKZ201-151600-
/O.EXT.PAFG.WC.W.0016.211215T0600Z-211216T2100Z/
Western Arctic Coast-
Including Wainwright, Atqasuk, Point Lay, and Cape Lisburne
323 PM AKST Tue Dec 14 2021

...WIND CHILL WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO
NOON AKST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills to 70 below expected. The
  dangerously cold wind chills will cause frostbite in as little
  as 10 minutes to exposed skin. In addition, blowing snow
  developing on Wednesday will cause visibility one half mile or 
  less at times from Wednesday into Thursday.

* WHERE...Western Arctic Coast.

* WHEN...9 PM this evening to noon Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...East winds winds developing tonight will
  cause very cold wind chills. The winds will increase on
  Wednesday, with gusts to 40 mph Wednesday through Thursday. This
  will cause blowing snow with visibility of one half mile or less
  at times from Wednesday into Thursday.  

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Warning means the combination of very cold air and
sustained wind speeds of 15 mph or more will create dangerously
low wind chill values. Frost bite can occur quickly and even
hypothermia or death if precautions are not taken.

$$

AKZ202-151600-
/O.NEW.PAFG.WW.Y.0125.211216T0300Z-211217T0300Z/
Northern Arctic Coast-
Including Utqiagvik, Alaktak, Pitt Point, and Nulavik
323 PM AKST Tue Dec 14 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM WEDNESDAY TO 6 PM
AKST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Blowing snow and cold wind chills expected. Plan on areas
  of poor visibilities to create difficult travel conditions at
  times. Visibility will be one half mile or less at times. Wind 
  chills to 55 below. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will cause 
  areas of blowing and drifting snow.

* WHERE...Northern Arctic Coast.

* WHEN...6 PM Wednesday to 6 PM Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will 
  cause areas of blowing and drifting snow. Cold wind chills as 
  low as 55 below zero will cause frostbite in as little as 10 
  minutes to exposed skin.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for blowing snow means periods of
blowing snow will cause travel difficulties. The latest road
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

AKZ203-151600-
/O.NEW.PAFG.WW.Y.0125.211216T0300Z-211217T0300Z/
Central Beaufort Sea Coast-
Including Nuiqsut, Prudhoe Bay, Alpine, Deadhorse, and Kuparuk
323 PM AKST Tue Dec 14 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM WEDNESDAY TO 6 PM
AKST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Blowing snow and cold wind chills expected. Plan on areas
  of poor visibilities to create difficult travel conditions at
  times. Visibility will be one half mile or less at times. Wind
  chills to 55 below. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will cause
  areas of blowing and drifting snow.

* WHERE...Central Beaufort Sea Coast.

* WHEN...6 PM Wednesday to 6 PM Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will 
  cause areas of blowing and drifting snow. Cold wind chills as 
  low as 55 below zero will cause frostbite in as little as 10 
  minutes to exposed skin.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for blowing snow means periods of
blowing snow will cause travel difficulties. The latest road
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

AKZ204-151600-
/O.NEW.PAFG.WW.Y.0125.211216T0300Z-211217T0300Z/
Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast-
Including Kaktovik and Flaxman Island
323 PM AKST Tue Dec 14 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM WEDNESDAY TO 6 PM
AKST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Blowing snow and cold wind chills expected. Plan on areas
  of poor visibilities to create difficult travel conditions at
  times. Visibility will be one half mile or less at times. Wind
  chills to 50 below. Winds gusting as high as 30 mph will cause 
  areas of blowing and drifting snow.

* WHERE...Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast.

* WHEN...6 PM Wednesday to 6 PM Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 30 mph will 
  cause areas of blowing and drifting snow. Cold wind chills as 
  low as 50 below zero will cause frostbite in as little as 10 
  minutes to exposed skin.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for blowing snow means periods of
blowing snow will cause travel difficulties. The latest road
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

AKZ206-151600-
/O.NEW.PAFG.WW.Y.0125.211216T0600Z-211217T0600Z/
Northeastern Brooks Range-
Including Anaktuvuk Pass, Atigun Pass, Galbraith Lake, Sagwon, 
and Franklin Bluffs
323 PM AKST Tue Dec 14 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM WEDNESDAY TO 9 PM
AKST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Blowing snow and very cold wind chills expected. Plan on
  areas of poor visibilities and slick roadways to create
  difficult travel conditions at times. South winds gusting to 40
  mph will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow. Visibility
  will be one half mile or less at times. Wind chills will be as
  cold as 50 below. 

* WHERE...near Passes. 

* WHEN...9 PM Wednesday to 9 PM Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...South winds gusting as high as 40 mph will
  cause areas of blowing and drifting snow. Cold wind chills as
  low as 50 below zero will cause frostbite in as little as 10
  minutes to exposed skin. Avalanches could occur in steep
  terrain. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for blowing snow means periods of
blowing snow will cause travel difficulties. The latest road
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$
137 
WWAK41 PAFG 151356
WSWNSB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
456 AM AKST Wed Dec 15 2021

AKZ201-160200-
/O.CON.PAFG.WC.W.0016.000000T0000Z-211216T2100Z/
Western Arctic Coast-
Including Wainwright, Atqasuk, Point Lay, and Cape Lisburne
456 AM AKST Wed Dec 15 2021

...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills to 70 below expected. The
  dangerously cold wind chills will cause frostbite in as little
  as 10 minutes to exposed skin. In addition, blowing snow will
  cause visibility one half mile or less at times.

* WHERE...Western Arctic Coast.

* WHEN...Through noon Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...East winds with gusts up to 40 mph are
  expected. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Warning means the combination of very cold air and
sustained wind speeds of 15 mph or more will create dangerously
low wind chill values. Frost bite can occur quickly and even
hypothermia or death if precautions are not taken.

$$

AKZ202-160200-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0125.211216T0300Z-211217T0300Z/
Northern Arctic Coast-
Including Utqiagvik, Alaktak, Pitt Point, and Nulavik
456 AM AKST Wed Dec 15 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS
EVENING TO 6 PM AKST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Blowing snow and cold wind chills expected. Plan on areas
  of poor visibilities to create difficult travel conditions at
  times. Visibility will be one half mile or less at times. Wind
  chill values as cold as 55 below zero are expected. 

* WHERE...Northern Arctic Coast.

* WHEN...6 PM this evening to 6 PM Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will 
  cause areas of blowing and drifting snow. Cold wind chills as 
  low as 55 below zero will cause frostbite in as little as 10 
  minutes to exposed skin.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for blowing snow means periods of
blowing snow will cause travel difficulties. The latest road
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

AKZ203-160200-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0125.211216T0300Z-211217T0300Z/
Central Beaufort Sea Coast-
Including Nuiqsut, Prudhoe Bay, Alpine, Deadhorse, and Kuparuk
456 AM AKST Wed Dec 15 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS
EVENING TO 6 PM AKST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Blowing snow and cold wind chills expected. Plan on areas
  of poor visibilities to create difficult travel conditions at
  times. Visibility will be one half mile or less at times. Wind
  chill values as cold as 55 below zero are expected.

* WHERE...Central Beaufort Sea Coast.

* WHEN...6 PM this evening to 6 PM Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will 
  cause areas of blowing and drifting snow. Cold wind chills as 
  low as 55 below zero will cause frostbite in as little as 10 
  minutes to exposed skin.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for blowing snow means periods of
blowing snow will cause travel difficulties. The latest road
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

AKZ204-160200-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0125.211216T0300Z-211217T0300Z/
Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast-
Including Kaktovik and Flaxman Island
456 AM AKST Wed Dec 15 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS
EVENING TO 6 PM AKST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Blowing snow and cold wind chills expected. Plan on areas
  of poor visibilities to create difficult travel conditions at
  times. Visibility will be one half mile or less at times. Wind
  chill values as cold as 50 below zero are expected.

* WHERE...Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast.

* WHEN...6 PM this evening to 6 PM Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 30 mph will 
  cause areas of blowing and drifting snow. Cold wind chills as 
  low as 50 below zero will cause frostbite in as little as 10 
  minutes to exposed skin.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for blowing snow means periods of
blowing snow will cause travel difficulties. The latest road
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

AKZ206-160200-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0125.211216T0600Z-211217T0600Z/
Northeastern Brooks Range-
Including Anaktuvuk Pass, Atigun Pass, Galbraith Lake, Sagwon, 
and Franklin Bluffs
456 AM AKST Wed Dec 15 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS
EVENING TO 9 PM AKST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Blowing snow and very cold wind chills expected. Plan on
  areas of poor visibilities to create difficult travel conditions
  at times. Visibility will be one half mile or less at times. Wind
  chill values as cold as 50 below zero are expected.

* WHERE...near Passes.

* WHEN...9 PM this evening to 9 PM Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...South winds gusting as high as 40 mph will
  cause areas of blowing and drifting snow. Cold wind chills as
  low as 50 below zero will cause frostbite in as little as 10
  minutes to exposed skin. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for blowing snow means periods of
blowing snow will cause travel difficulties. The latest road
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$
895 
WWAK41 PAFG 152205
WSWNSB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
105 PM AKST Wed Dec 15 2021

AKZ201-161745-
/O.CAN.PAFG.WC.W.0016.000000T0000Z-211216T2100Z/
/O.NEW.PAFG.BZ.W.0029.211215T2205Z-211217T0000Z/
Western Arctic Coast-
Including Wainwright, Atqasuk, Point Lay, and Cape Lisburne
105 PM AKST Wed Dec 15 2021

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM AKST THURSDAY...
...WIND CHILL WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions occurring. Visibility one quarter 
  mile or less. Travel will be very difficult to impossible. Wind 
  chills to 65 below. 

* WHERE...Western Arctic Coast.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting to 50 mph are causing 
  whiteout conditions in blowing snow at Point Lay, that will 
  spread to Wainwright late tonight. Significant drifting of the 
  snow is likely. Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 65 below 
  zero will cause frostbite in as little as 10 minutes to exposed 
  skin.

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. The latest road
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

AKZ202-161745-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0125.211216T0300Z-211217T0300Z/
Northern Arctic Coast-
Including Utqiagvik, Alaktak, Pitt Point, and Nulavik
105 PM AKST Wed Dec 15 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS
EVENING TO 6 PM AKST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Blowing snow and cold wind chills expected. Plan on 
  areas of poor visibilities to create difficult travel 
  conditions at times. Visibility will be one half mile or less 
  at times. Wind chill values as cold as 55 below zero are 
  expected.

* WHERE...Northern Arctic Coast.

* WHEN...6 PM this evening to 6 PM Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will 
  cause areas of blowing and drifting snow. Cold wind chills as 
  low as 55 below zero will cause frostbite in as little as 10 
  minutes to exposed skin.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for blowing snow means periods of
blowing snow will cause travel difficulties. The latest road
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

AKZ203-161745-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0125.211216T0300Z-211217T0300Z/
Central Beaufort Sea Coast-
Including Nuiqsut, Prudhoe Bay, Alpine, Deadhorse, and Kuparuk
105 PM AKST Wed Dec 15 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS
EVENING TO 6 PM AKST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Blowing snow and cold wind chills expected. Plan on 
  areas of poor visibilities to create difficult travel 
  conditions at times. Visibility will be one half mile or less 
  at times. Wind chill values as cold as 55 below zero are 
  expected.

* WHERE...Central Beaufort Sea Coast.

* WHEN...6 PM this evening to 6 PM Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will 
  cause areas of blowing and drifting snow. Cold wind chills as 
  low as 55 below zero will cause frostbite in as little as 10 
  minutes to exposed skin.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for blowing snow means periods of
blowing snow will cause travel difficulties. The latest road
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

AKZ204-161745-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0125.211216T0300Z-211217T0300Z/
Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast-
Including Kaktovik and Flaxman Island
105 PM AKST Wed Dec 15 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS
EVENING TO 6 PM AKST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Blowing snow and cold wind chills expected. Plan on 
  areas of poor visibilities to create difficult travel 
  conditions at times. Visibility will be one half mile or less 
  at times. Wind chill values as cold as 50 below zero are 
  expected.

* WHERE...Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast.

* WHEN...6 PM this evening to 6 PM Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 30 mph will 
  cause areas of blowing and drifting snow. Cold wind chills as 
  low as 50 below zero will cause frostbite in as little as 10 
  minutes to exposed skin.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for blowing snow means periods of
blowing snow will cause travel difficulties. The latest road
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

AKZ206-161745-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0125.211216T0600Z-211217T0600Z/
Northeastern Brooks Range-
Including Anaktuvuk Pass, Atigun Pass, Galbraith Lake, Sagwon, 
and Franklin Bluffs
105 PM AKST Wed Dec 15 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS
EVENING TO 9 PM AKST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Blowing snow and very cold wind chills expected. Plan 
  on areas of poor visibilities to create difficult travel 
  conditions at times. Visibility will be one half mile or less 
  at times. Wind chill values as cold as 50 below zero are 
  expected.

* WHERE...near Passes.

* WHEN...9 PM this evening to 9 PM Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...South winds gusting as high as 40 mph 
  will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow. Cold wind 
  chills as low as 50 below zero will cause frostbite in as 
  little as 10 minutes to exposed skin.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for blowing snow means periods of
blowing snow will cause travel difficulties. The latest road
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 13, 3:13 PM AKSTBlizzard WarningAFG56 hr
Dec 13, 3:13 PM AKSTWinter Storm WatchAFG25 hr
Dec 13, 3:42 PM AKSTStorm WarningAFG36 hr
Dec 14, 4:23 AM AKSTBrisk Wind AdvisoryAFG36 hr
Dec 14, 4:25 AM AKSTBrisk Wind AdvisoryAFG12 hr
Dec 14, 4:25 AM AKSTGale WarningAFG48 hr
Dec 14, 4:43 AM AKSTWind Chill WatchAFG11 hr

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