Winter Storm Watch 35, NWS Fairbanks, AK

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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
609 AM AKST Tue Dec 28 2021

AKZ219-290145-
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Upper Koyukuk Valley-
Including Allakaket, Hughes, Bettles, Caribou Mountain, 
and Gobblers Knob
609 AM AKST Tue Dec 28 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 PM AKST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Travel will be very difficult to
  impossible. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 12 inches are 
  expected.

* WHERE...Upper Koyukuk Valley.

* WHEN...Noon today to 6 PM Wednesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Look for significant reductions in
  visibility at times.

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.

$$

AKZ221-290145-
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Central Interior-
Including Nenana, Anderson, Tanana, Minto, Manley Hot Springs, 
Rampart, Lake Minchumina, and Livengood
609 AM AKST Tue Dec 28 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AKST
WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Heavy snow occurring with freezing rain possible. Travel
  will be very difficult to impossible. Storm total snowfall of 8
  to 12 inches. Freezing rain with less than one tenth of an inch
  accumulation expected from Nenana south this evening. 

* WHERE...Central Interior.

* WHEN...Until midnight Wednesday night.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Look for significant reductions in
  visibility at times. Freezing rain expected from Nenana south
  this evening. West winds gusting to 40 mph on Wednesday will
  cause blowing snow with low visibility over Elliot Highway
  Summits on Wednesday.  

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet
and ice are occurring. This will make travel very difficult or
impossible. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling
5 1 1.

$$

AKZ220-290145-
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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
609 AM AKST Tue Dec 28 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow occuring. Blowing snow with low visibility
  expected. Plan on difficult travel conditions. Total snow
  accumulations of 6 to 12 inches are expected, heaviest south of
  Ft Yukon. Visibility will be one quarter mile or less at times
  over Steese Highway Summits.  

* WHERE...Yukon Flats and Surrounding Uplands.

* WHEN...6 AM Tuesday to 6 AM Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Look for significant reductions in
  visibility at times. West winds gusting to 50 mph on Wednesday
  will cause blowing snow with low visibility over Steese Highway
  Summits on Wednesday. 

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

$$

AKZ222-290145-
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Middle Tanana Valley-
Including Fairbanks, Fort Wainwright, Eielson AFB, Ester, 
North Pole, Moose Creek, Two Rivers, Fox, Chatanika, 
Chena Hot Springs, and Sourdough Camp
609 AM AKST Tue Dec 28 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow occuring. Freezing rain possible. Travel will
  be very difficult to impossible. Total snow accumulations 12 
  inches, are expected. Freezing rain possible from Fairbanks 
  south this evening with a light glaze possible. West winds 
  gusting to 35 mph expected from midnight tonight through 
  Wednesday evening. 

* WHERE...Middle Tanana Valley.

* WHEN...Midnight to 6 AM Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Look for significant reductions in
  visibility at times. Two inches of snow have occurred between
  midnight and 6am, and another 3 inches is expected through noon
  today. Snow is expected to become light this afternoon, then
  become heavy by early this evening and remain heavy tonight.
  There is a chance of light freezing rain this evening as well.
  Several more inches of snow are expected on Thursday. West winds
  gusting to 35 mph are expected from midnight tonight through
  Wednesday evening and will cause blowing snow with reduced 
  visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet
and ice are occurring. This will make travel very difficult or
impossible. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling
5 1 1.

$$

AKZ223-290145-
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Deltana and Tanana Flats-
Including Salcha, Delta Junction, Fort Greely, 
Harding/Birch Lake, Dry Creek, Dot Lake, and Healy Lake
609 AM AKST Tue Dec 28 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM AKST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Travel will be very difficult to
  impossible. Total snow accumulations of 8 inches, are expected.

* WHERE...Deltana and Tanana Flats.

* WHEN...Midnight to 3 AM Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Look for significant reductions in 
  visibility at times. Highest snow accumulations expected north 
  of Delta Junction.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet
and ice are occurring. This will make travel very difficult or
impossible. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling
5 1 1.

$$

AKZ224-290145-
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Upper Tanana Valley and the Fortymile Country-
Including Tok, Tanacross, Eagle, Tetlin, Northway, Alcan, 
Chicken, and Boundary
609 AM AKST Tue Dec 28 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM AKST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Travel will be very
  difficult to impossible. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 7 
  inches are expected.

* WHERE...Upper Tanana Valley and the Fortymile Country.

* WHEN...6 AM Tuesday to 3 AM Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will cause
  areas of blowing and drifting snow on Wednesday. Highest snow 
  accumulations near Eagle.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

$$

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Denali-
Including Healy, Denali National Park, Carlo Creek, and Kantishna
609 AM AKST Tue Dec 28 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM AKST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Light freezing rain
  expected this afternoon and evening. Plan on slippery road
  conditions. In addition, areas of poor visibility are expected.
  Total snow accumulations of 12 inches are expected. Ice 
  accumulations of a light glaze are expected. 

* WHERE...Denali.

* WHEN...9 PM today to 3 AM Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or
freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. The latest road
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

AKZ218-290145-
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Southeastern Brooks Range-
Including Arctic Village, Wiseman, Coldfoot, Chandalar DOT Camp, 
and Iniakuk Lake
609 AM AKST Tue Dec 28 2021

...WINTER STORM WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM AKST THIS AFTERNOON
THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Plan on difficult travel conditions.
  Total snow accumulations of 8 inches, are possible.

* WHERE...Along the Dalton Highway.

* WHEN...From 3 PM AKST this afternoon through Wednesday 
  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.

$$

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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
1135 AM AKST Tue Dec 28 2021

AKZ219-291400-
/O.CON.PAFG.WS.W.0034.211228T2100Z-211230T0300Z/
Upper Koyukuk Valley-
Including Allakaket, Hughes, Bettles, Caribou Mountain, 
and Gobblers Knob
1135 AM AKST Tue Dec 28 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Travel will be very difficult to 
  impossible. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 12 inches are 
  expected.

* WHERE...Upper Koyukuk Valley.

* WHEN...Noon today to 6 PM Wednesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Look for significant reductions in 
  visibility at times.

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.

$$

AKZ220-291400-
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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
1135 AM AKST Tue Dec 28 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow occuring. Blowing snow with low visibility 
  expected. Plan on difficult travel conditions. Total snow 
  accumulations of 6 to 12 inches are expected, heaviest south 
  of Ft Yukon. Visibility will be one quarter mile or less at 
  times over Steese Highway Summits.

* WHERE...Yukon Flats and Surrounding Uplands.

* WHEN...6 AM Tuesday to 6 AM Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Look for significant reductions in 
  visibility at times. West winds gusting to 50 mph on Wednesday 
  will cause blowing snow with low visibility over Steese 
  Highway Summits on Wednesday.

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

$$

AKZ221-291400-
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Central Interior-
Including Nenana, Anderson, Tanana, Minto, Manley Hot Springs, 
Rampart, Lake Minchumina, and Livengood
1135 AM AKST Tue Dec 28 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AKST
WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Heavy snow occurring with freezing rain possible. 
  Travel will be very difficult to impossible. Storm total 
  snowfall of 8 to 12 inches. Freezing rain with less than one 
  tenth of an inch accumulation expected from Nenana south this 
  evening.

* WHERE...Central Interior.

* WHEN...Until midnight Wednesday night.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Look for significant reductions in 
  visibility at times. Freezing rain expected from Nenana south 
  this evening. West winds gusting to 40 mph on Wednesday will 
  cause blowing snow with low visibility over Elliot Highway 
  Summits on Wednesday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet
and ice are occurring. This will make travel very difficult or
impossible. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling
5 1 1.

$$

AKZ222-291400-
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Middle Tanana Valley-
Including Fairbanks, Fort Wainwright, Eielson AFB, Ester, 
North Pole, Moose Creek, Two Rivers, Fox, Chatanika, 
Chena Hot Springs, and Sourdough Camp
1135 AM AKST Tue Dec 28 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow occuring. Light freezing rain possible. Travel
  will be very difficult to impossible. Total snow accumulations
  12 inches, are expected. Freezing rain possible from Fairbanks
  south with a light glaze possible. West winds gusting to 35 mph
  expected from midnight tonight through Wednesday evening.

* WHERE...Middle Tanana Valley.

* WHEN...Now through 6 AM Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow is expected to become light this 
  afternoon, then become heavy by early this evening and remain 
  heavy tonight. There is a chance of light freezing rain this 
  evening as well. Several more inches of snow are expected on 
  Thursday. West winds gusting to 35 mph are expected from 
  midnight tonight through Wednesday evening and will cause 
  blowing snow with reduced visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet
and ice are occurring. This will make travel very difficult or
impossible. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling
5 1 1.

$$

AKZ223-291400-
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Deltana and Tanana Flats-
Including Salcha, Delta Junction, Fort Greely, 
Harding/Birch Lake, Dry Creek, Dot Lake, and Healy Lake
1135 AM AKST Tue Dec 28 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM AKST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Travel will be very difficult to 
  impossible. Total snow accumulations of 8 inches, are expected.

* WHERE...Deltana and Tanana Flats.

* WHEN...Now to 3 AM Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Look for significant reductions in 
  visibility at times. Highest snow accumulations expected north 
  of Delta Junction.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet
and ice are occurring. This will make travel very difficult or
impossible. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling
5 1 1.

$$

AKZ218-291400-
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/O.EXB.PAFG.WW.Y.0139.211229T0300Z-211230T0300Z/
Southeastern Brooks Range-
Including Arctic Village, Wiseman, Coldfoot, Chandalar DOT Camp, 
and Iniakuk Lake
1135 AM AKST Tue Dec 28 2021

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

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Light freezing rain 
  expected this afternoon and evening. Plan on slippery road 
  conditions. In addition, areas of poor visibility are 
  expected. Total snow accumulations of 12 inches are expected. 
  Ice accumulations of a light glaze are expected.

* WHERE...Southeastern Brooks Range.

* WHEN...6 PM today to 6 PM Wednesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 50 mph will 
  cause 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.

$$

AKZ224-291400-
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Upper Tanana Valley and the Fortymile Country-
Including Tok, Tanacross, Eagle, Tetlin, Northway, Alcan, 
Chicken, and Boundary
1135 AM AKST Tue Dec 28 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM AKST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Travel will be very 
  difficult to impossible. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 7 
  inches are expected.

* WHERE...Upper Tanana Valley and the Fortymile Country.

* WHEN...6 AM Tuesday to 3 AM Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will 
  cause areas of blowing and drifting snow on Wednesday. Highest 
  snow accumulations near Eagle.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

$$

AKZ225-291400-
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Denali-
Including Healy, Denali National Park, Carlo Creek, and Kantishna
1135 AM AKST Tue Dec 28 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM AKST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Light freezing rain 
  expected this afternoon and evening. Plan on slippery road 
  conditions. In addition, areas of poor visibility are 
  expected. Total snow accumulations of 12 inches are expected. 
  Ice accumulations of a light glaze are expected.

* WHERE...Denali.

* WHEN...Now to 3 AM Thursday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or
freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. The latest road
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

Northern Alaska Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
205 PM AKST Mon Dec 27 2021

.SYNOPSIS...Progressive storm patern will continue for next few
days. Current storm is winding down across the Interior today.
The next couple of systems will move into the west coast on
and Tuesday and push into the Interior on Wednesday. Winter
storm watches for snow and blowing snow have been issued for
northwest Alaska.

.DISCUSSION...
Upper Levels and Analysis...
A trough will reach the West Coast this afternoon, changing the
flow from southwesterly to westerly across Northern Alaska. Weak
ridging will slide quickly across the Bering into the West Coast
Monday, ahead of another shortwave that will move into the Western
Interior by Monday night. Then, another sharp trough will dig
south across the Bering Tuesday and move east into the Central
Interior late Tuesday into Wednesday.

North Slope and Brooks Range...
Blizzard warning still in effect for eastern north slope as a
tight pressure gradient is set up over the eastern north slope
producing strong winds. This will cause strong westerly winds to
develop, creating Blizzard Conditions that will impact Kaktovik
for most of Monday.

West Coast and Western Interior...
A couple of fronts will impact the west coast. First will push
through on Monday with snow and blowing snow and areas of mixed
precip. The second stronger front will push through on Tuesday.
Winter storm watches for snow and blowing snow have been issued
for northwest Alaska. Snow and blowing snow along the coast with
near blizzard conditions and heavy snow for the inland areas.
Snow accumulations around 6 to 12 inches with heavier amounts
in the upper Kobuk and Noatak valleys.

Central and Eastern Interior...
Winter storm is winding down this morning with some lingering
strong winds across the Interior. Winter weather advisories have
been cancelled. A special weather statement has been issued for
the next round of snow for Tuesday and Wednesday. Temperatures
are expected to rise into the mid 30s as far east as Fairbanks
today and linger into Monday, with temperatures falling slightly
into the 20s for Tuesday. Another weather front will move into the
Interior Tuesday morning, with snow amounts of around 4 inches
are expected for the Fairbanks area, with higher amounts up to 6
inches possible further south. Snow will taper off briefly Tuesday
afternoon, then a stronger front will bring more snow to the
Interior Tuesday evening into Wednesday. Additional accumulations
around 6 inches with higher amounts northeast of Fairbanks. Snow
will taper off to scattered snow showers Wednesday afternoon.

Coastal Hazard Potential for Days 3 and 4...
No concerns at this time.

Extended Forecast for Days 4 Through 7...

&&

.AFG WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
Winter Weather Advisory for AKZ211-AKZ212-AKZ214-AKZ215.

Winter Storm Warning for AKZ203.

Blizzard Warning for AKZ204-AKZ213.

Winter Storm Watch for AKZ207-AKZ208-AKZ209-AKZ217-AKZ219.

Gale Warning for PKZ210-PKZ215-PKZ225-PKZ245.

Brisk Wind Advisory for PKZ200-PKZ220-PKZ225-PKZ230-PKZ240.
&&

DEC 21