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Winter Storm Watch 21, NWS Fairbanks, AK
NWS Fairbanks, AK issued this winter storm watch at Sep 30, 2021, 1:37 PM AKDT. It took effect at Oct 1, 2021, 7:00 PM AKDT. It was in force for .
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- Issued
- Sep 30, 2021, 1:37 PM AKDT (21:37 UTC)
- In effect from
- Oct 1, 2021, 7:00 PM AKDT
- Expired
- Oct 1, 2021, 4:39 AM AKDT
- In force
- Issued by
- NWS Fairbanks, AK
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868 WWAK43 PAFG 302137 WSWAFG URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Fairbanks AK 137 PM AKDT Thu Sep 30 2021 AKZ222-011600- /O.NEW.PAFG.WW.Y.0091.211001T2000Z-211003T2100Z/ Middle Tanana Valley- Including Fairbanks, Fort Wainwright, Eielson AFB, Ester, North Pole, Moose Creek, Two Rivers, Fox, Chatanika, Chena Hot Springs, and Sourdough Camp 137 PM AKDT Thu Sep 30 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON FRIDAY TO 1 PM AKDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Plan on difficult travel conditions. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches. * WHERE...Fairbanks and the surrounding Hills. * WHEN...Noon Friday to 1 PM Sunday. The first round of snow comes Friday midday into the evening. Expect 1 to 2 inches with the first round. A second longer duration snowfall develops Saturday morning and lasts through Sunday, with 2 to 4 inches expected. * 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. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$ AKZ225-011600- /O.NEW.PAFG.WW.Y.0091.211001T1800Z-211003T2100Z/ Denali- Including Healy, Denali National Park, Carlo Creek, and Kantishna 137 PM AKDT Thu Sep 30 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM FRIDAY TO 1 PM AKDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Plan on slippery road conditions. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches, with localized amounts up to 12 inches, are expected. * WHERE...Denali including the Parks Highway. * WHEN...10 AM Friday to 1 PM Sunday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Look for reduced visibilities at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause travel difficulties. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$ AKZ223-011600- /O.NEW.PAFG.WS.A.0021.211002T0800Z-211004T0000Z/ Deltana and Tanana Flats- Including Salcha, Delta Junction, Fort Greely, Harding/Birch Lake, Dry Creek, Dot Lake, and Healy Lake 137 PM AKDT Thu Sep 30 2021 ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Travel will be very difficult to impossible. Total snow accumulations of 7 to 10 inches, with localized amounts up to 13 inches, are possible. * WHERE...Deltana and Tanana Flats. * WHEN...From late Friday night through Sunday afternoon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Significant reductions in visibility are possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Watch means there is potential for significant snow, sleet or ice accumulations that may impact travel. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts. $$ AKZ224-011600- /O.NEW.PAFG.WS.A.0021.211002T0300Z-211004T0300Z/ Upper Tanana Valley and the Fortymile Country- Including Tok, Tanacross, Eagle, Tetlin, Northway, Alcan, Chicken, and Boundary 137 PM AKDT Thu Sep 30 2021 ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Plan on difficult travel conditions. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 9 inches, with localized amounts up to 13 inches, are possible. * WHERE...Upper Tanana Valley and the Fortymile Country. * WHEN...From Friday evening through Sunday evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Significant reductions in visibility are possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Watch means there is potential for significant snow, sleet or ice accumulations that may impact travel. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts. $$ AKZ226-011600- /O.NEW.PAFG.WS.A.0021.211002T0400Z-211004T0000Z/ Eastern Alaska Range- Including Mentasta Lake, Black Rapids, Donnelly Dome, Trims DOT Camp, Eagle Trail, and Mineral Lake 137 PM AKDT Thu Sep 30 2021 ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow possible. Plan on difficult travel conditions. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches, with localized amounts up to 14 inches, are possible. * WHERE...Eastern Alaska Range. * WHEN...From Friday evening through Sunday afternoon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...North winds gusting as high as 35 mph will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Watch means there is potential for significant snow, sleet or ice accumulations that may impact travel. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts. $$
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648 WWAK43 PAFG 011239 WSWAFG URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Fairbanks AK 439 AM AKDT Fri Oct 1 2021 AKZ224-012045- /O.UPG.PAFG.WS.A.0021.211002T0300Z-211004T0300Z/ /O.NEW.PAFG.WS.W.0017.211002T0200Z-211004T0300Z/ Upper Tanana Valley and the Fortymile Country- Including Tok, Tanacross, Eagle, Tetlin, Northway, Alcan, Chicken, and Boundary 439 AM AKDT Fri Oct 1 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM AKDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Travel will be very difficult to impossible. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 9 inches, with localized amounts up to 14 inches, are expected. * WHERE...Upper Tanana Valley and the Fortymile Country. * WHEN...6 PM today to 7 PM Sunday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Look for significant reductions in visibility at times with areas of blowing snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions are expected. This will make travel very difficult or impossible. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$ AKZ223-012045- /O.UPG.PAFG.WS.A.0021.211002T0800Z-211004T0000Z/ /O.NEW.PAFG.WS.W.0017.211002T0800Z-211004T0000Z/ Deltana and Tanana Flats- Including Salcha, Delta Junction, Fort Greely, Harding/Birch Lake, Dry Creek, Dot Lake, and Healy Lake 439 AM AKDT Fri Oct 1 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT FRIDAY NIGHT TO 4 PM AKDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Travel will be very difficult to impossible. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 9 inches are expected. * WHERE...Deltana and Tanana Flats. * WHEN...Midnight Friday night to 4 PM Sunday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Look for significant reductions in visibility at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions are expected. This will make travel very difficult or impossible. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$ AKZ226-012045- /O.UPG.PAFG.WS.A.0021.211002T0400Z-211004T0000Z/ /O.NEW.PAFG.WS.W.0017.211002T0200Z-211004T0000Z/ Eastern Alaska Range- Including Mentasta Lake, Black Rapids, Donnelly Dome, Trims DOT Camp, Eagle Trail, and Mineral Lake 439 AM AKDT Fri Oct 1 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM AKDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Plan on difficult travel conditions. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 9 inches, with localized amounts up to 13 inches, are expected. * WHERE...Eastern Alaska Range. * WHEN...6 PM today to 4 PM Sunday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow and blowing snow means severe winter weather conditions are expected. This will make travel very difficult or impossible. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$ AKZ220-012045- /O.EXB.PAFG.WW.Y.0091.211002T1400Z-211003T1400Z/ Yukon Flats and Surrounding Uplands- Including Fort Yukon, Venetie, Central, Circle, Stevens Village, Beaver, Chalkyitsik, Birch Creek, Circle Hot Springs, Eagle Summit, and Twelvemile Summit 439 AM AKDT Fri Oct 1 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SATURDAY TO 6 AM AKDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Plan on difficult travel conditions. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 8 inches are expected. * WHERE...South of the Yukon River. * WHEN...6 AM Saturday to 6 AM Sunday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Look for reduced visibilities at times. Areas of blowing and drifting snow on summits. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause travel difficulties. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$ AKZ221-012045- /O.EXB.PAFG.WW.Y.0091.211002T1400Z-211003T1400Z/ Central Interior- Including Nenana, Anderson, Tanana, Minto, Manley Hot Springs, Rampart, Lake Minchumina, and Livengood 439 AM AKDT Fri Oct 1 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SATURDAY TO 6 AM AKDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Plan on difficult travel conditions. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches, with localized amounts up to 12 inches along the Parks Highway, are expected. * WHERE...From Livengood to Minchumina and south. * WHEN...6 AM Saturday to 6 AM Sunday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Look for reduced visibilities at times. Areas of blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause travel difficulties. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$ AKZ222-012045- /O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0091.211001T2000Z-211003T2100Z/ Middle Tanana Valley- Including Fairbanks, Fort Wainwright, Eielson AFB, Ester, North Pole, Moose Creek, Two Rivers, Fox, Chatanika, Chena Hot Springs, and Sourdough Camp 439 AM AKDT Fri Oct 1 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 1 PM AKDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Plan on difficult travel conditions. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches, with localized amounts up to 8 inches, are expected. * WHERE...Middle Tanana Valley. * WHEN...Noon today to 1 PM Sunday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Look for reduced visibilities at times. Areas of blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause travel difficulties. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$ AKZ225-012045- /O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0091.211001T1800Z-211003T2100Z/ Denali- Including Healy, Denali National Park, Carlo Creek, and Kantishna 439 AM AKDT Fri Oct 1 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 1 PM AKDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Plan on difficult travel conditions. Total snow accumulations of 7 to 10 inches, with localized amounts up to 13 inches, are expected. * WHERE...Denali. * WHEN...10 AM today to 1 PM Sunday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Look for reduced visibilities at times. Areas of blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause travel difficulties. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Fairbanks, AK issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 5:03 AM AKDT | Small Craft Advisory | AFG | 32 hr | |
| Sep 30, 5:04 AM AKDT | Heavy Freezing Spray Warning | AFG | 71 hr | |
| Sep 30, 1:26 PM AKDT | Winter Storm Watch | AFG | 15 hr | |
| Sep 30, 1:37 PM AKDT | Winter Weather Advisory | AFG | 3 days | |
| Sep 30, 2:16 PM AKDT | Small Craft Advisory | AFG | 49 hr |
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