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Winter Storm Warning 24, NWS Fairbanks, AK

December 15, 2021

NWS Fairbanks, AK issued this winter storm warning at Dec 15, 2021, 4:02 PM AKST. It was in force for 28 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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Issued
Dec 15, 2021, 4:02 PM AKST (01:02 UTC)
Expired
Dec 16, 2021, 7:42 PM AKST
In force
28 hr
Issued by
NWS Fairbanks, AK

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WWAK42 PAFG 160102
WSWWCZ

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

AKZ211-162100-
/O.UPG.PAFG.WW.Y.0126.000000T0000Z-211216T2100Z/
/O.NEW.PAFG.WS.W.0024.211216T0102Z-211216T2100Z/
Southern Seward Peninsula Coast-
Including Nome, White Mountain, and Golovin
402 PM AKST Wed Dec 15 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow with low visibility
  occurring. Plan on difficult travel conditions. Additional snow
  accumulations of 3 to 5 inches, are expected. Visibility less
  than one quarter mile at times. 

* WHERE...Southern Seward Peninsula Coast.

* WHEN...Until noon Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 50 mph will cause
  areas of blowing and drifting snow with whiteout conditions.  
  Winds will decrease Thursday and conditions will improve then.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow and blowing snow means severe
winter weather conditions are occurring. This will make travel
very difficult or impossible.

$$

AKZ212-162100-
/O.UPG.PAFG.WW.Y.0126.000000T0000Z-211216T2100Z/
/O.NEW.PAFG.WS.W.0024.211216T0102Z-211216T2100Z/
Eastern Norton Sound and Nulato Hills-
Including Unalakleet, Stebbins, St Michael, Elim, Koyuk, 
and Shaktoolik
402 PM AKST Wed Dec 15 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow with low visibility
  occurring. Plan on difficult travel conditions. Additional snow
  accumulations of 3 inches, are expected. Visibility less than 
  one quarter mile at times. 

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

* WHEN...Until noon Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting to 50 mph will cause areas of
  blowing and drifting snow and whiteout conditions. Winds will
  decrease Thursday and conditions will improve then.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow and blowing snow means severe
winter weather conditions are occurring. This will make travel
very difficult or impossible.

$$

AKZ207-162100-
/O.UPG.PAFG.WW.Y.0126.000000T0000Z-211217T0100Z/
/O.NEW.PAFG.WS.W.0024.211216T0102Z-211217T0100Z/
Chukchi Sea Coast-
Including Point Hope, Shishmaref, Kivalina, and Espenberg
402 PM AKST Wed Dec 15 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM AKST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow with low visibility
  occurring. Plan on difficult travel conditions. Damage to power
  lines is possible. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 
  inches, are expected. Visibility less than one quarter mile at 
  times. 

* WHERE...Chukchi Sea Coast.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 55 mph will cause
  areas of blowing and drifting snow. Winds will decrease Thursday
  and conditions will improve then.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow and blowing snow means severe
winter weather conditions are occurring. This will make travel
very difficult or impossible.

$$

AKZ208-162100-
/O.UPG.PAFG.WW.Y.0126.000000T0000Z-211217T0100Z/
/O.NEW.PAFG.WS.W.0024.211216T0300Z-211217T0100Z/
Lower Kobuk and Noatak Valleys-
Including Noatak, Kiana, and Red Dog Mine
402 PM AKST Wed Dec 15 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM AKST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow with low visibility expected.
  Plan on difficult travel conditions. Damage to power lines is 
  possible. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches, are 
  expected. Visibility less than one quarter mile at times. 

* WHERE...Lower Kobuk and Noatak Valleys.

* WHEN...6 PM today to 4 PM Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 50 mph will cause
  areas of blowing and drifting snow. Winds will decrease Thursday
  late afternoon and conditions will improve then.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow and blowing snow means severe
winter weather conditions are expected. This will make travel
very difficult or impossible.

$$

AKZ209-162100-
/O.UPG.PAFG.WW.Y.0126.000000T0000Z-211217T0100Z/
/O.NEW.PAFG.WS.W.0024.211216T0102Z-211217T0100Z/
Baldwin Peninsula and Selawik Valley-
Including Kotzebue, Selawik, and Noorvik
402 PM AKST Wed Dec 15 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM AKST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow with low visibility expected.
  Plan on difficult travel conditions. Damage to power lines is
  possible. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches, are
  expected. Visibility less than one quarter mile at times. 

* WHERE...Baldwin Peninsula and Selawik Valley.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow and blowing snow means severe
winter weather conditions are occurring. This will make travel
very difficult or impossible.

$$

AKZ213-160900-
/O.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0028.000000T0000Z-211216T0900Z/
St Lawrence Island and Bering Strait Coast-
Including Gambell, Savoonga, Brevig Mission, Teller, Wales, 
and Diomede
402 PM AKST Wed Dec 15 2021

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AKST
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions occurring. Travel will be very 
  difficult to impossible. Damage to power lines is possible. 
  Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches are expected.

* WHERE...St Lawrence Island and Bering Strait Coast.

* WHEN...Until midnight.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 65 mph will 
  cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant 
  drifting of the snow is likely. The strongest winds and 
  highest snowfall amounts are expected on St. Lawrence Island.

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.

$$

AKZ210-162100-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0126.000000T0000Z-211217T0100Z/
Northern and Interior Seward Peninsula-
Including Buckland, Deering, Candle, Council, Haycock, 
Pilgrim Springs, Serpentine Hot Springs, and Taylor
402 PM AKST Wed Dec 15 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM AKST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow with low visibility occuring.
  Plan on difficult travel conditions. Damage to power lines is 
  possible. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches, are 
  expected. Visibility less than one quarter mile at times. 

* WHERE...Northern and Interior Seward Peninsula.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will cause
  areas of blowing and drifting snow reducing the visibility to
  one half mile or less at times. Cold wind chills as low as 45
  below zero will cause frostbite in as little as 10 minutes to
  exposed skin. Winds will decrease Thursday after noon and 
  conditions will improve then.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

$$

AKZ214-160900-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0126.000000T0000Z-211216T0900Z/
Yukon Delta-
Including Mountain Village, Emmonak, Alakanuk, Kotlik, 
Pilot Station, St Marys, Scammon Bay, Marshall, Nunam Iqua, 
and Pitkas Point
402 PM AKST Wed Dec 15 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AKST
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow with low visibility occuring. Plan
  on difficult travel conditions. Total snow accumulations of 4 to
  6 inches are expected. Visibility one half mile or less at 
  times. 

* WHERE...Yukon Delta.

* WHEN...Until midnight.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will 
  cause areas of blowing and drifting snow reducing the 
  visibility to one half mile or less at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

$$

AKZ215-162100-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0126.000000T0000Z-211217T0100Z/
Lower Yukon Valley-
Including Russian Mission, Grayling, Holy Cross, Shageluk, Anvik,
and Flat
402 PM AKST Wed Dec 15 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM AKST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow with low visibility occuring. Plan
  on difficult travel conditions. Total snow accumulations of 4 to
  6 inches are expected. Visibility one half mile or less at 
  times. 

* WHERE...Lower Yukon Valley.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting to 30 mph will cause areas of
  blowing and drifting snow reducing the visibility to one half
  mile or less at times..

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

$$

AKZ216-162100-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0126.000000T0000Z-211217T0100Z/
Lower Koyukuk and Middle Yukon Valleys-
Including Galena, Nulato, Huslia, Kaltag, Ruby, and Koyukuk
402 PM AKST Wed Dec 15 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM AKST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills to 40 below occuring this evening.
  Snow and blowing snow developing this evening will cause low 
  visibility this evening through Thursday. Plan on difficult 
  travel conditions tonight and Thursday. Snow accumulations of 4 
  to 6 inches are expected. Visibility will be one half mile or 
  less at times from this evening through Thursday.

* WHERE...Lower Koyukuk and Middle Yukon Valleys.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Cold wind chills to 40 below zero will 
  cause frostbite in as little as 10 minutes to exposed skin. 
  Winds gusting to 30 mph will cause areas of blowing and drifting
  snow that will reduce the visibility to one half mile or less 
  at times. The cold wind chills will become less severe this 
  evening. Snow and blowing snow will cause low visibility from 
  this evening through Thursday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

$$

AKZ217-162100-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0126.000000T0000Z-211217T0100Z/
Upper Kobuk and Noatak Valleys-
Including Ambler, Shungnak, and Kobuk
402 PM AKST Wed Dec 15 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM AKST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow with low visibility expected. 
  Plan difficult travel conditions. Wind chill values as cold as 
  45 below are expected through this evening. Total snow 
  accumulations of 2 to 4 inches are expected.

* WHERE...Upper Kobuk and Noatak Valleys.

* WHEN...3 PM today to 4 PM Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will 
  cause areas of blowing and drifting snow reducing the 
  visibility to one half mile or less at times. Cold wind chills 
  as low as 45 below zero will cause frostbite in as little as 
  10 minutes to exposed skin.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

$$
5 follow-up statements
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WWAK42 PAFG 160803
WSWWCZ

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
1103 PM AKST Wed Dec 15 2021

AKZ213-160915-
/O.CAN.PAFG.BZ.W.0028.000000T0000Z-211216T0900Z/
St Lawrence Island and Bering Strait Coast-
Including Gambell, Savoonga, Brevig Mission, Teller, Wales, 
and Diomede
1103 PM AKST Wed Dec 15 2021

...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Conditions have improved.

$$

AKZ214-160915-
/O.CAN.PAFG.WW.Y.0126.000000T0000Z-211216T0900Z/
Yukon Delta-
Including Mountain Village, Emmonak, Alakanuk, Kotlik, 
Pilot Station, St Marys, Scammon Bay, Marshall, Nunam Iqua, 
and Pitkas Point
1103 PM AKST Wed Dec 15 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Conditions have improved.

$$

AKZ207-161615-
/O.CON.PAFG.WS.W.0024.000000T0000Z-211217T0100Z/
Chukchi Sea Coast-
Including Point Hope, Shishmaref, Kivalina, and Espenberg
1103 PM AKST Wed Dec 15 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM AKST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow with low visibility 
  occurring. Plan on difficult travel conditions. Damage to 
  power lines is possible. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 
  4 inches, are expected. Visibility less than one quarter mile 
  at times.

* WHERE...Chukchi Sea Coast.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 55 mph will 
  cause areas of blowing and drifting snow. Winds will decrease 
  Thursday and conditions will improve then.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow and blowing snow means severe
winter weather conditions are occurring. This will make travel
very difficult or impossible.

$$

AKZ208-161615-
/O.CON.PAFG.WS.W.0024.000000T0000Z-211217T0100Z/
Lower Kobuk and Noatak Valleys-
Including Noatak, Kiana, and Red Dog Mine
1103 PM AKST Wed Dec 15 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM AKST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow with low visibility 
  expected. Plan on difficult travel conditions. Damage to power 
  lines is possible. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 
  inches, are expected. Visibility less than one quarter mile at 
  times.

* WHERE...Lower Kobuk and Noatak Valleys.

* WHEN...6 PM today to 4 PM Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 50 mph will 
  cause areas of blowing and drifting snow. Winds will decrease 
  Thursday late afternoon and conditions will improve then.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow and blowing snow means severe
winter weather conditions are occurring. This will make travel
very difficult or impossible.

$$

AKZ209-161615-
/O.CON.PAFG.WS.W.0024.000000T0000Z-211217T0100Z/
Baldwin Peninsula and Selawik Valley-
Including Kotzebue, Selawik, and Noorvik
1103 PM AKST Wed Dec 15 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM AKST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow with low visibility 
  expected. Plan on difficult travel conditions. Damage to power 
  lines is possible. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 
  inches, are expected. Visibility less than one quarter mile at 
  times.

* WHERE...Baldwin Peninsula and Selawik Valley.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow and blowing snow means severe
winter weather conditions are occurring. This will make travel
very difficult or impossible.

$$

AKZ211-161615-
/O.CON.PAFG.WS.W.0024.000000T0000Z-211216T2100Z/
Southern Seward Peninsula Coast-
Including Nome, White Mountain, and Golovin
1103 PM AKST Wed Dec 15 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow with low visibility 
  occurring. Plan on difficult travel conditions. Additional 
  snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches, are expected. Visibility 
  less than one quarter mile at times.

* WHERE...Southern Seward Peninsula Coast.

* WHEN...Until noon Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 50 mph will 
  cause areas of blowing and drifting snow with whiteout 
  conditions. Winds will decrease Thursday and conditions will 
  improve then.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow and blowing snow means severe
winter weather conditions are occurring. This will make travel
very difficult or impossible.

$$

AKZ212-161615-
/O.CON.PAFG.WS.W.0024.000000T0000Z-211216T2100Z/
Eastern Norton Sound and Nulato Hills-
Including Unalakleet, Stebbins, St Michael, Elim, Koyuk, 
and Shaktoolik
1103 PM AKST Wed Dec 15 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow with low visibility 
  occurring. Plan on difficult travel conditions. Additional 
  snow accumulations of 3 inches, are expected. Visibility less 
  than one quarter mile at times.

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

* WHEN...Until noon Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting to 50 mph will cause areas 
  of blowing and drifting snow and whiteout conditions. Winds 
  will decrease Thursday and conditions will improve then.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow and blowing snow means severe
winter weather conditions are occurring. This will make travel
very difficult or impossible.

$$

AKZ210-161615-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0126.000000T0000Z-211217T0100Z/
Northern and Interior Seward Peninsula-
Including Buckland, Deering, Candle, Council, Haycock, 
Pilgrim Springs, Serpentine Hot Springs, and Taylor
1103 PM AKST Wed Dec 15 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM AKST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow with low visibility 
  occuring. Plan on difficult travel conditions. Damage to power 
  lines is possible. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 
  inches, are expected. Visibility less than one quarter mile at 
  times.

* WHERE...Northern and Interior Seward Peninsula.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will 
  cause areas of blowing and drifting snow reducing the 
  visibility to one half mile or less at times. Cold wind chills 
  as low as 45 below zero will cause frostbite in as little as 
  10 minutes to exposed skin. Winds will decrease Thursday after 
  noon and conditions will improve then.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

$$

AKZ215-161615-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0126.000000T0000Z-211217T0100Z/
Lower Yukon Valley-
Including Russian Mission, Grayling, Holy Cross, Shageluk, Anvik,
and Flat
1103 PM AKST Wed Dec 15 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM AKST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow with low visibility occuring. 
  Plan on difficult travel conditions. Total snow accumulations 
  of 4 to 6 inches are expected. Visibility one half mile or 
  less at times.

* WHERE...Lower Yukon Valley.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting to 30 mph will cause areas 
  of blowing and drifting snow reducing the visibility to one 
  half mile or less at times..

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

$$

AKZ216-161615-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0126.000000T0000Z-211217T0100Z/
Lower Koyukuk and Middle Yukon Valleys-
Including Galena, Nulato, Huslia, Kaltag, Ruby, and Koyukuk
1103 PM AKST Wed Dec 15 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM AKST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills to 40 below occuring this 
  evening. Snow and blowing snow developing this evening will 
  cause low visibility this evening through Thursday. Plan on 
  difficult travel conditions tonight and Thursday. Snow 
  accumulations of 4 to 6 inches are expected. Visibility will 
  be one half mile or less at times from this evening through 
  Thursday.

* WHERE...Lower Koyukuk and Middle Yukon Valleys.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Cold wind chills to 40 below zero will 
  cause frostbite in as little as 10 minutes to exposed skin. 
  Winds gusting to 30 mph will cause areas of blowing and 
  drifting snow that will reduce the visibility to one half mile 
  or less at times. The cold wind chills will become less severe 
  this evening. Snow and blowing snow will cause low visibility 
  from this evening through Thursday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

$$

AKZ217-161615-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0126.000000T0000Z-211217T0100Z/
Upper Kobuk and Noatak Valleys-
Including Ambler, Shungnak, and Kobuk
1103 PM AKST Wed Dec 15 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM AKST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow with low visibility expected. 
  Plan difficult travel conditions. Wind chill values as cold as 
  45 below are expected through this evening. Total snow 
  accumulations of 2 to 4 inches are expected.

* WHERE...Upper Kobuk and Noatak Valleys.

* WHEN...3 PM today to 4 PM Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will 
  cause areas of blowing and drifting snow reducing the 
  visibility to one half mile or less at times. Cold wind chills 
  as low as 45 below zero will cause frostbite in as little as 
  10 minutes to exposed skin.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

$$
592 
WWAK42 PAFG 161249
WSWWCZ

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
349 AM AKST Thu Dec 16 2021

AKZ207-162100-
/O.CON.PAFG.WS.W.0024.000000T0000Z-211217T0100Z/
Chukchi Sea Coast-
Including Point Hope, Shishmaref, Kivalina, and Espenberg
349 AM AKST Thu Dec 16 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM AKST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow with low visibility occuring.
  Plan on difficult travel conditions. Additional snow
  accumulations of up to two inches are expected. Visibility will
  be one quarter mile or less at times.

* WHERE...Chukchi Sea Coast.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM today.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 50 mph will 
  cause areas of blowing and drifting snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow and blowing snow means severe
winter weather conditions are occurring. This will make travel
very difficult or impossible.

$$

AKZ208-162100-
/O.CON.PAFG.WS.W.0024.000000T0000Z-211217T0100Z/
Lower Kobuk and Noatak Valleys-
Including Noatak, Kiana, and Red Dog Mine
349 AM AKST Thu Dec 16 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM AKST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow with low visibility 
  occurring. Plan on difficult travel conditions. Additional snow 
  accumulations of up to two inches are expected. Visibility will 
  be one quarter mile or less at times.

* WHERE...Lower Kobuk and Noatak Valleys.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM today.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 50 mph will 
  cause areas of blowing and drifting snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow and blowing snow means severe
winter weather conditions are occurring. This will make travel
very difficult or impossible.

$$

AKZ209-162100-
/O.CON.PAFG.WS.W.0024.000000T0000Z-211217T0100Z/
Baldwin Peninsula and Selawik Valley-
Including Kotzebue, Selawik, and Noorvik
349 AM AKST Thu Dec 16 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM AKST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow with low visibility occurring.
  Plan on difficult travel conditions. Additional snow 
  accumulations of up to two inches are expected. Visibility will 
  be one quarter mile or less at times.

* WHERE...Baldwin Peninsula and Selawik Valley.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM today.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 55 mph will 
  cause areas of blowing and drifting snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow and blowing snow means severe
winter weather conditions are occurring. This will make travel
very difficult or impossible.

$$

AKZ211-162100-
/O.CON.PAFG.WS.W.0024.000000T0000Z-211216T2100Z/
Southern Seward Peninsula Coast-
Including Nome, White Mountain, and Golovin
349 AM AKST Thu Dec 16 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST TODAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow with low visibility 
  occurring. Plan on difficult travel conditions. Additional snow 
  accumulations of up to two inches are expected. Visibility will 
  be one quarter mile or less at times.

* WHERE...Southern Seward Peninsula Coast.

* WHEN...Until noon today.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow and blowing snow means severe
winter weather conditions are occurring. This will make travel
very difficult or impossible.

$$

AKZ212-162100-
/O.CON.PAFG.WS.W.0024.000000T0000Z-211216T2100Z/
Eastern Norton Sound and Nulato Hills-
Including Unalakleet, Stebbins, St Michael, Elim, Koyuk, 
and Shaktoolik
349 AM AKST Thu Dec 16 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST TODAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow with low visibility 
  occurring. Plan on difficult travel conditions. Additional snow 
  accumulations of up to one inch, with localized amounts up to 3 
  inches, are expected. Visibility will be one quarter mile or 
  less at times.

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

* WHEN...Until noon today.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow and blowing snow means severe
winter weather conditions are occurring. This will make travel
very difficult or impossible.

$$

AKZ210-162100-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0126.000000T0000Z-211217T0100Z/
Northern and Interior Seward Peninsula-
Including Buckland, Deering, Candle, Council, Haycock, 
Pilgrim Springs, Serpentine Hot Springs, and Taylor
349 AM AKST Thu Dec 16 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM AKST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow occurring. Plan on slippery road 
  conditions. In addition, areas of poor visibility are 
  expected. Additional snow accumulations of up to two inches 
  are expected.

* WHERE...Northern and Interior Seward Peninsula.

* WHEN...Until 4 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 snow and blowing snow means periods
of snow and blowing snow will cause travel difficulties.

$$

AKZ215-162100-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0126.000000T0000Z-211217T0100Z/
Lower Yukon Valley-
Including Russian Mission, Grayling, Holy Cross, Shageluk, Anvik,
and Flat
349 AM AKST Thu Dec 16 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM AKST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Snow occurring. Plan on difficult travel conditions. 
  Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches are expected.

* WHERE...Lower Yukon Valley.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM today.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Look for reduced visibilities at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

$$

AKZ216-162100-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0126.000000T0000Z-211217T0100Z/
Lower Koyukuk and Middle Yukon Valleys-
Including Galena, Nulato, Huslia, Kaltag, Ruby, and Koyukuk
349 AM AKST Thu Dec 16 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM AKST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow occurring. In addition, areas of
  poor visibility are expected. Additional snow accumulations of 1
  to 3 inches are expected.

* WHERE...Lower Koyukuk and Middle Yukon Valleys.

* WHEN...Until 4 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.

$$

AKZ217-162100-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0126.000000T0000Z-211217T0100Z/
Upper Kobuk and Noatak Valleys-
Including Ambler, Shungnak, and Kobuk
349 AM AKST Thu Dec 16 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM AKST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow occurring. In addition, areas of
  poor visibility are expected. Additional snow accumulations of
  up to two inches are expected.

* WHERE...Upper Kobuk and Noatak Valleys.

* WHEN...Until 4 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 snow and blowing snow means periods
of snow and blowing snow will cause travel difficulties.

$$
411 
WWAK42 PAFG 161944
WSWWCZ

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
1044 AM AKST Thu Dec 16 2021

AKZ211-212-162045-
/O.CAN.PAFG.WS.W.0024.000000T0000Z-211216T2100Z/
Southern Seward Peninsula Coast-
Eastern Norton Sound and Nulato Hills-
Including Nome, White Mountain, Golovin, Unalakleet, Stebbins, 
St Michael, Elim, Koyuk, and Shaktoolik
1044 AM AKST Thu Dec 16 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

$$

AKZ207-170100-
/O.CON.PAFG.WS.W.0024.000000T0000Z-211217T0100Z/
Chukchi Sea Coast-
Including Point Hope, Shishmaref, Kivalina, and Espenberg
1044 AM AKST Thu Dec 16 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM AKST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow with low visibility 
  occuring. Plan on difficult travel conditions. Additional snow 
  accumulations of up to two inches are expected. Visibility 
  will be one quarter mile or less at times.

* WHERE...Chukchi Sea Coast.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM today.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 50 mph will 
  cause areas of blowing and drifting snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow and blowing snow means severe
winter weather conditions are occurring. This will make travel
very difficult or impossible.

$$

AKZ208-170100-
/O.CON.PAFG.WS.W.0024.000000T0000Z-211217T0100Z/
Lower Kobuk and Noatak Valleys-
Including Noatak, Kiana, and Red Dog Mine
1044 AM AKST Thu Dec 16 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM AKST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow with low visibility 
  occurring. Plan on difficult travel conditions. Additional 
  snow accumulations of up to two inches are expected. 
  Visibility will be one quarter mile or less at times.

* WHERE...Lower Kobuk and Noatak Valleys.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM today.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 50 mph will 
  cause areas of blowing and drifting snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow and blowing snow means severe
winter weather conditions are occurring. This will make travel
very difficult or impossible.

$$

AKZ209-170100-
/O.CON.PAFG.WS.W.0024.000000T0000Z-211217T0100Z/
Baldwin Peninsula and Selawik Valley-
Including Kotzebue, Selawik, and Noorvik
1044 AM AKST Thu Dec 16 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM AKST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow with low visibility 
  occurring. Plan on difficult travel conditions. Additional 
  snow accumulations of up to two inches are expected. 
  Visibility will be one quarter mile or less at times.

* WHERE...Baldwin Peninsula and Selawik Valley.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM today.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 55 mph will 
  cause areas of blowing and drifting snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow and blowing snow means severe
winter weather conditions are occurring. This will make travel
very difficult or impossible.

$$

AKZ210-170100-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0126.000000T0000Z-211217T0100Z/
Northern and Interior Seward Peninsula-
Including Buckland, Deering, Candle, Council, Haycock, 
Pilgrim Springs, Serpentine Hot Springs, and Taylor
1044 AM AKST Thu Dec 16 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM AKST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow occurring. Plan on slippery road 
  conditions. In addition, areas of poor visibility are 
  expected. Additional snow accumulations of up to two inches 
  are expected.

* WHERE...Northern and Interior Seward Peninsula.

* WHEN...Until 4 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 snow and blowing snow means periods
of snow and blowing snow will cause travel difficulties.

$$

AKZ215-170100-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0126.000000T0000Z-211217T0100Z/
Lower Yukon Valley-
Including Russian Mission, Grayling, Holy Cross, Shageluk, Anvik,
and Flat
1044 AM AKST Thu Dec 16 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM AKST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Snow occurring. Plan on difficult travel conditions. 
  Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches are expected.

* WHERE...Lower Yukon Valley.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM today.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Look for reduced visibilities at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

$$

AKZ216-170100-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0126.000000T0000Z-211217T0100Z/
Lower Koyukuk and Middle Yukon Valleys-
Including Galena, Nulato, Huslia, Kaltag, Ruby, and Koyukuk
1044 AM AKST Thu Dec 16 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM AKST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow occurring. In addition, areas of 
  poor visibility are expected. Additional snow accumulations of 
  1 to 3 inches are expected.

* WHERE...Lower Koyukuk and Middle Yukon Valleys.

* WHEN...Until 4 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.

$$

AKZ217-170100-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0126.000000T0000Z-211217T0100Z/
Upper Kobuk and Noatak Valleys-
Including Ambler, Shungnak, and Kobuk
1044 AM AKST Thu Dec 16 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM AKST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow occurring. In addition, areas of 
  poor visibility are expected. Additional snow accumulations of 
  up to two inches are expected.

* WHERE...Upper Kobuk and Noatak Valleys.

* WHEN...Until 4 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 snow and blowing snow means periods
of snow and blowing snow will cause travel difficulties.

$$
526 
WWAK42 PAFG 162304
WSWWCZ

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
204 PM AKST Thu Dec 16 2021

AKZ207-208-170015-
/O.CAN.PAFG.WS.W.0024.000000T0000Z-211217T0100Z/
Chukchi Sea Coast-Lower Kobuk and Noatak Valleys-
Including Point Hope, Shishmaref, Kivalina, Espenberg, Noatak, 
Kiana, and Red Dog Mine
204 PM AKST Thu Dec 16 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

$$

AKZ210-216-217-170015-
/O.CAN.PAFG.WW.Y.0126.000000T0000Z-211217T0100Z/
Northern and Interior Seward Peninsula-
Lower Koyukuk and Middle Yukon Valleys-
Upper Kobuk and Noatak Valleys-
Including Buckland, Deering, Candle, Council, Haycock, 
Pilgrim Springs, Serpentine Hot Springs, Taylor, Galena, Nulato, 
Huslia, Kaltag, Ruby, Koyukuk, Ambler, Shungnak, and Kobuk
204 PM AKST Thu Dec 16 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

$$

AKZ209-170715-
/O.EXT.PAFG.WS.W.0024.000000T0000Z-211217T0900Z/
Baldwin Peninsula and Selawik Valley-
Including Kotzebue, Selawik, and Noorvik
204 PM AKST Thu Dec 16 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AKST
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow with low visibility 
  occurring. Plan on difficult travel conditions. Additional 
  snow accumulations of up to two inches are expected. 
  Visibility will be one quarter mile or less at times.

* WHERE...Baldwin Peninsula and Selawik Valley.

* WHEN...Until midnight.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 55 mph will 
  cause areas of blowing and drifting snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow and blowing snow means severe
winter weather conditions are occurring. This will make travel
very difficult or impossible.

$$

AKZ214-170715-
/O.EXB.PAFG.WW.Y.0126.000000T0000Z-211218T0000Z/
Yukon Delta-
Including Mountain Village, Emmonak, Alakanuk, Kotlik, 
Pilot Station, St Marys, Scammon Bay, Marshall, Nunam Iqua, 
and Pitkas Point
204 PM AKST Thu Dec 16 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM AKST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Snow occurring. Blowing snow expected. Visibility will be
  reduced to one half mile at times Friday. Plan on difficult 
  travel conditions. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 
  inches are expected.

* WHERE...Yukon Delta.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM Friday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will be gusting to around 40 mph
  Friday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

$$

AKZ215-170715-
/O.EXT.PAFG.WW.Y.0126.000000T0000Z-211218T0000Z/
Lower Yukon Valley-
Including Russian Mission, Grayling, Holy Cross, Shageluk, Anvik,
and Flat
204 PM AKST Thu Dec 16 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM AKST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Snow occurring. Plan on difficult travel conditions. 
  Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches are expected.

* WHERE...Lower Yukon Valley.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM Friday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Look for reduced visibilities at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

$$
186 
WWAK42 PAFG 170442
WSWWCZ

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
742 PM AKST Thu Dec 16 2021

AKZ209-170545-
/O.CAN.PAFG.WS.W.0024.000000T0000Z-211217T0900Z/
Baldwin Peninsula and Selawik Valley-
Including Kotzebue, Selawik, and Noorvik
742 PM AKST Thu Dec 16 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

$$

AKZ214-171500-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0126.000000T0000Z-211218T0000Z/
Yukon Delta-
Including Mountain Village, Emmonak, Alakanuk, Kotlik, 
Pilot Station, St Marys, Scammon Bay, Marshall, Nunam Iqua, 
and Pitkas Point
742 PM AKST Thu Dec 16 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM AKST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Snow occurring. Blowing snow expected. Visibility will 
  be reduced to one half mile at times Friday. Plan on difficult 
  travel conditions. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 
  inches are expected.

* WHERE...Yukon Delta.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM Friday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will be gusting to around 40 mph 
  Friday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

$$

AKZ215-171500-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0126.000000T0000Z-211218T0000Z/
Lower Yukon Valley-
Including Russian Mission, Grayling, Holy Cross, Shageluk, Anvik,
and Flat
742 PM AKST Thu Dec 16 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM AKST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Snow occurring. Blowing snow expected. Visibility will 
  be reduced to one half mile at times Friday. Plan on difficult
  travel conditions. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 6 
  inches are expected.

* WHERE...Lower Yukon Valley.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM Friday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will be gusting to around 35 mph 
  Friday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 15, 4:25 PM AKSTGale WarningAFG23 hr
Dec 16, 4:03 AM AKSTBrisk Wind AdvisoryAFG58 hr

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text.