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Wind Chill Watch 2, NWS Fairbanks, AK

February 8, 2021

NWS Fairbanks, AK issued this wind chill watch at Feb 8, 2021, 6:02 AM AKST. It took effect at Feb 9, 2021, 12:00 AM AKST. It was in force for .

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Issued
Feb 8, 2021, 6:02 AM AKST (15:02 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 9, 2021, 12:00 AM AKST
Expired
Feb 8, 2021, 1:02 PM AKST
In force
Issued by
NWS Fairbanks, AK

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109 
WWAK41 PAFG 081502
WSWNSB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
602 AM AKST Mon Feb 8 2021

AKZ204-090100-
/O.EXP.PAFG.WW.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-210208T1500Z/
/O.NEW.PAFG.WC.A.0002.210209T0600Z-210210T2100Z/
Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast-
Including Kaktovik and Flaxman Island
602 AM AKST Mon Feb 8 2021

...WIND CHILL WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH WEDNESDAY
MORNING...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

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

* WHERE...Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds are expected to increase tonight and
  cause dangerous wind chills to develop.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Watch means there is the potential for a combination
of very cold air and the wind to create dangerously low wind
chill values. Exposed flesh will freeze quickly.Monitor the
latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation.

$$

AKZ201-090100-
/O.CON.PAFG.WC.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210210T0900Z/
Western Arctic Coast-
Including Wainwright, Atqasuk, Point Lay, and Cape Lisburne
602 AM AKST Mon Feb 8 2021

...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AKST
TUESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills to 70 below occuring. Wind
  chills this cold will cause frostbite in as little as 10 
  minutes to exposed skin.

* WHERE...Western Arctic Coast.

* WHEN...Now to midnight Wednesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Very Cold wind chills will continue. 

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.

$$

AKZ206-090100-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-210210T0900Z/
Northeastern Brooks Range-
Including Anaktuvuk Pass, Atigun Pass, Galbraith Lake, Sagwon, 
and Franklin Bluffs
602 AM AKST Mon Feb 8 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AKST
TUESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Blowing snow and very cold wind chills to 55 below
  occuring. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will cause areas of 
  blowing and drifting snow.

* WHERE...In passes of the Northeastern Brooks Range.

* WHEN...Until midnight Tuesday night.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on areas of poor visibilities to
  create difficult travel conditions at times. 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 that
visibilities will be limited due to strong winds blowing snow
around. Use caution when traveling, especially in open areas. The
latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

AKZ202-090100-
/O.NEW.PAFG.WC.A.0002.210209T0600Z-210210T2100Z/
Northern Arctic Coast-
Including Utqiagvik, Alaktak, Pitt Point, and Nulavik
602 AM AKST Mon Feb 8 2021

...WIND CHILL WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH WEDNESDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills possible. Dangerously cold 
  wind chills as low as 65 below zero will cause frostbite in as 
  little as 10 minutes to exposed skin. Wind chills could range 
  from 50 below zero to 65 below zero.

* WHERE...Northern Arctic Coast.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds are expected to increase tonight and
  cause dangerous wind chills to develop.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Watch means there is the potential for a combination
of very cold air and the wind to create dangerously low wind
chill values. Exposed flesh will freeze quickly.Monitor the
latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation.

$$

AKZ203-090100-
/O.NEW.PAFG.WC.A.0002.210209T0600Z-210210T2100Z/
Central Beaufort Sea Coast-
Including Nuiqsut, Prudhoe Bay, Alpine, Deadhorse, and Kuparuk
602 AM AKST Mon Feb 8 2021

...WIND CHILL WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH WEDNESDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills possible. Dangerously cold 
  wind chills as low as 75 below zero will cause frostbite in as 
  little as 10 minutes to exposed skin. Wind chills could range 
  from 55 below zero to 75 below zero.

* WHERE...Central Beaufort Sea Coast.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds are expected to increase tonight and
  cause dangerous wind chills to develop.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Watch means there is the potential for a combination
of very cold air and the wind to create dangerously low wind
chill values. Exposed flesh will freeze quickly.Monitor the
latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation.

$$
2 follow-up statements
277 
WWAK41 PAFG 081531
WSWNSB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
631 AM AKST Mon Feb 8 2021

AKZ201-090300-
/O.CON.PAFG.WC.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210210T0900Z/
Western Arctic Coast-
Including Wainwright, Atqasuk, Point Lay, and Cape Lisburne
631 AM AKST Mon Feb 8 2021

...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AKST
TUESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills to 70 below occuring. Wind 
  chills this cold will cause frostbite in as little as 10 
  minutes to exposed skin.

* WHERE...Western Arctic Coast.

* WHEN...Now to midnight Wednesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing snow with visibility reduced to one
  half mile or less at times.

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.

$$

AKZ206-090300-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-210210T0900Z/
Northeastern Brooks Range-
Including Anaktuvuk Pass, Atigun Pass, Galbraith Lake, Sagwon, 
and Franklin Bluffs
631 AM AKST Mon Feb 8 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AKST
TUESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Blowing snow and very cold wind chills to 55 below 
  occuring. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will cause areas of 
  blowing and drifting snow.

* WHERE...In passes of the Northeastern Brooks Range.

* WHEN...Until midnight Tuesday night.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on areas of poor visibilities to 
  create difficult travel conditions at times. 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 that
visibilities will be limited due to strong winds blowing snow
around. Use caution when traveling, especially in open areas. The
latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

AKZ202-090300-
/O.EXT.PAFG.WC.A.0002.210209T0900Z-210210T2100Z/
Northern Arctic Coast-
Including Utqiagvik, Alaktak, Pitt Point, and Nulavik
631 AM AKST Mon Feb 8 2021

...WIND CHILL WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
WEDNESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills possible. Dangerously cold
  wind chills as low as 65 below zero will cause frostbite in as
  little as 10 minutes to exposed skin.

* WHERE...Northern Arctic Coast.

* WHEN...Midnight Tuesday to noon Wednesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds are expected to increase tonight 
  and cause dangerous wind chills to develop.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Watch means there is the potential for a combination
of very cold air and the wind to create dangerously low wind
chill values. Exposed flesh will freeze quickly.Monitor the
latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation.

$$

AKZ203-090300-
/O.EXT.PAFG.WC.A.0002.210209T0900Z-210210T2100Z/
Central Beaufort Sea Coast-
Including Nuiqsut, Prudhoe Bay, Alpine, Deadhorse, and Kuparuk
631 AM AKST Mon Feb 8 2021

...WIND CHILL WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
WEDNESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills possible. Dangerously cold
  wind chills as low as 75 below zero will cause frostbite in as
  little as 10 minutes to exposed skin.

* WHERE...Central Beaufort Sea Coast.

* WHEN...Midnight Tuesday to noon Wednesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds are expected to increase tonight 
  and cause dangerous wind chills to develop.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Watch means there is the potential for a combination
of very cold air and the wind to create dangerously low wind
chill values. Exposed flesh will freeze quickly.Monitor the
latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation.

$$

AKZ204-090300-
/O.EXT.PAFG.WC.A.0002.210209T0900Z-210210T2100Z/
Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast-
Including Kaktovik and Flaxman Island
631 AM AKST Mon Feb 8 2021

...WIND CHILL WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
WEDNESDAY MORNING...

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

* WHERE...Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast.

* WHEN...Midnight Tuesday to noon Wednesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds are expected to increase tonight 
  and cause dangerous wind chills to develop.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Watch means there is the potential for a combination
of very cold air and the wind to create dangerously low wind
chill values. Exposed flesh will freeze quickly.Monitor the
latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation.

$$
269 
WWAK41 PAFG 082202
WSWNSB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
102 PM AKST Mon Feb 8 2021


AKZ202-091500-
/O.UPG.PAFG.WC.A.0002.210209T0900Z-210210T2100Z/
/O.EXB.PAFG.WC.W.0005.210209T0600Z-210210T2100Z/
Northern Arctic Coast-
Including Utqiagvik, Alaktak, Pitt Point, and Nulavik
102 PM AKST Mon Feb 8 2021

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

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

* WHERE...Northern Arctic Coast.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds are expected to increase tonight and
  cause dangerous wind chills to develop.

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.

$$

AKZ203-091500-
/O.UPG.PAFG.WC.A.0002.210209T0900Z-210210T2100Z/
/O.EXB.PAFG.WC.W.0005.210209T0600Z-210210T2100Z/
Central Beaufort Sea Coast-
Including Nuiqsut, Prudhoe Bay, Alpine, Deadhorse, and Kuparuk
102 PM AKST Mon Feb 8 2021

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

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

* WHERE...Central Beaufort Sea Coast.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds are expected to increase tonight and
  cause dangerous wind chills to develop.

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.

$$

AKZ204-091500-
/O.UPG.PAFG.WC.A.0002.210209T0900Z-210210T2100Z/
/O.EXB.PAFG.WC.W.0005.210209T0600Z-210210T2100Z/
Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast-
Including Kaktovik and Flaxman Island
102 PM AKST Mon Feb 8 2021

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

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

* WHERE...Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds are expected to increase tonight and
  cause dangerous wind chills to develop.

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.

$$

AKZ201-091500-
/O.EXT.PAFG.WC.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210210T2100Z/
Western Arctic Coast-
Including Wainwright, Atqasuk, Point Lay, and Cape Lisburne
102 PM AKST Mon Feb 8 2021

...WIND CHILL WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills to 70 below occuring. Wind 
  chills this cold will cause frostbite in as little as 10 
  minutes to exposed skin.

* WHERE...Western Arctic Coast.

* WHEN...through Noon Wednesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing snow with visibility reduced to 
  one half mile or less at times.

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.

$$

AKZ206-091500-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-210210T0900Z/
Northeastern Brooks Range-
Including Anaktuvuk Pass, Atigun Pass, Galbraith Lake, Sagwon, 
and Franklin Bluffs
102 PM AKST Mon Feb 8 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AKST
TUESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Blowing snow and very cold wind chills to 55 below 
  occuring. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will cause areas of 
  blowing and drifting snow.

* WHERE...In passes of the Northeastern Brooks Range.

* WHEN...Until midnight Tuesday night.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on areas of poor visibilities to 
  create difficult travel conditions at times. 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 that
visibilities will be limited due to strong winds blowing snow
around. Use caution when traveling, especially in open areas. The
latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

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