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Wind Chill Advisory 13, NWS Juneau, AK

December 24, 2021

NWS Juneau, AK issued this wind chill advisory at Dec 24, 2021, 5:03 AM AKST. It took effect at Dec 24, 2021, 10:00 PM AKST. It was in force for 38 hr.

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Issued
Dec 24, 2021, 5:03 AM AKST (14:03 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 24, 2021, 10:00 PM AKST
Expired
Dec 26, 2021, 12:00 PM AKST
In force
38 hr
Issued by
NWS Juneau, AK

The text

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500 
WWAK47 PAJK 241403
WSWAJK

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Juneau AK
503 AM AKST Fri Dec 24 2021

AKZ018-242215-
/O.CAN.PAJK.WC.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-211226T2100Z/
/O.NEW.PAJK.WC.Y.0013.211225T0700Z-211226T2100Z/
Taiya Inlet and Klondike Highway-
Including the city of Skagway
503 AM AKST Fri Dec 24 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON
AKST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 
  35 to 45 below zero.

* WHERE...Higher elevations of the Klondike Highway.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to noon AKST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause 
  frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Warmer temperatures and lighter winds have
  reduced the wind chill threat until Friday night. Temperatures
  and wind chills are expected to gradually get colder through 
  Saturday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves. 

&&

$$

http://www.weather.gov/juneau
8 follow-up statements
683 
WWAK47 PAJK 242148
WSWAJK

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Juneau AK
1248 PM AKST Fri Dec 24 2021

AKZ018-250600-
/O.CON.PAJK.WC.Y.0013.211225T0700Z-211226T2100Z/
Taiya Inlet and Klondike Highway-
Including the city of Skagway
1248 PM AKST Fri Dec 24 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING
TO NOON AKST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 
  35 to 45 below zero.

* WHERE...Higher elevations of the Klondike Highway.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to noon AKST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite
  on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Temperatures and wind chills are expected
  to gradually get colder through Saturday morning. Coldest wind
  chills will be early Saturday morning and Sunday Morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.

&&

$$

http://www.weather.gov/juneau
417 
WWAK47 PAJK 250647
WSWAJK

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Juneau AK
947 PM AKST Fri Dec 24 2021


AKZ018-251600-
/O.CON.PAJK.WC.Y.0013.211225T0700Z-211226T2100Z/
Taiya Inlet and Klondike Highway-
Including the city of Skagway
947 PM AKST Fri Dec 24 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 
  35 to 45 below zero.

* WHERE...Higher elevations of the Klondike Highway.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to noon AKST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause 
  frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Temperatures and wind chills are expected
  to gradually get colder through Saturday morning. Coldest wind
  chills will be early Saturday morning and Sunday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.

&&

$$

http://www.weather.gov/juneau
433 
WWAK47 PAJK 251538
WSWAJK

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Juneau AK
638 AM AKST Sat Dec 25 2021


AKZ018-252345-
/O.CON.PAJK.WC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-211226T2100Z/
Taiya Inlet and Klondike Highway-
Including the city of Skagway
638 AM AKST Sat Dec 25 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 
  35 to 45 below zero.

* WHERE...Higher elevations of the Klondike Highway.

* WHEN...Through noon AKST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause 
  frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Temperatures and wind chills are expected 
  to gradually get colder through Saturday morning. Coldest wind 
  chills will be early Saturday morning and Sunday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.

&&

$$

http://www.weather.gov/juneau
545 
WWAK47 PAJK 252208
WSWAJK

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Juneau AK
108 PM AKST Sat Dec 25 2021


AKZ018-260700-
/O.CON.PAJK.WC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-211226T2100Z/
Taiya Inlet and Klondike Highway-
Including the city of Skagway
108 PM AKST Sat Dec 25 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 
  35 to 45 below zero.

* WHERE...Higher elevations of the Klondike Highway.

* WHEN...Through noon AKST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause 
  frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Temperatures and wind chills are expected
  to gradually get colder through Saturday night. Coldest wind
  chills will be late Saturday night and early Sunday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.

&&

$$

http://www.weather.gov/juneau
567 
WWAK47 PAJK 252342
WSWAJK

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Juneau AK
242 PM AKST Sat Dec 25 2021

AKZ023>028-260745-
/O.NEW.PAJK.WW.Y.0058.211227T0600Z-211227T1800Z/
Cape Decision to Salisbury Sound Coastal Area-
Eastern Baranof Island and Southern Admiralty Island-
Juneau Borough and Northern Admiralty Island-
Inner Channels from Kupreanof Island to Etolin Island-
Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision Coastal Area-
Southern Inner Channels-
Including the cities of Sitka, Port Alexander, Angoon, Juneau, 
Petersburg, Wrangell, Kake, Craig, Klawock, Ketchikan, 
and Metlakatla
242 PM AKST Sat Dec 25 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM SUNDAY TO 9 AM
AKST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 
  inches.

* WHERE...Central and Southern Panhandle including Sitka, Angoon,
  Juneau, Petersburg, Wrangell, Kake, Craig, Klawock, Ketchikan,
  and Metlakatla.

* WHEN...From 9 PM Sunday to 9 AM AKST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highest snow rates will be late Sunday
  night.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 


&&

$$

AKZ018-260745-
/O.CON.PAJK.WC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-211226T2100Z/
Taiya Inlet and Klondike Highway-
Including the city of Skagway
242 PM AKST Sat Dec 25 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 
  35 to 45 below zero.

* WHERE...Higher elevations of the Klondike Highway.

* WHEN...Through noon AKST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause 
  frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Temperatures and wind chills are expected 
  to gradually get colder through Saturday night. Coldest wind 
  chills will be late Saturday night and early Sunday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.

&&

$$

http://www.weather.gov/juneau
960 
WWAK47 PAJK 260735
WSWAJK

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Juneau AK
1035 PM AKST Sat Dec 25 2021


AKZ023>028-261600-
/O.CON.PAJK.WW.Y.0058.211227T0600Z-211227T1800Z/
Cape Decision to Salisbury Sound Coastal Area-
Eastern Baranof Island and Southern Admiralty Island-
Juneau Borough and Northern Admiralty Island-
Inner Channels from Kupreanof Island to Etolin Island-
Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision Coastal Area-
Southern Inner Channels-
Including the cities of Sitka, Port Alexander, Angoon, Juneau, 
Petersburg, Wrangell, Kake, Craig, Klawock, Ketchikan, 
and Metlakatla
1035 PM AKST Sat Dec 25 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM SUNDAY TO
9 AM AKST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 
  inches.

* WHERE...Central and Southern Panhandle including Sitka, 
  Angoon, Juneau, Petersburg, Wrangell, Kake, Craig, Klawock, 
  Ketchikan, and Metlakatla.

* WHEN...From 9 PM Sunday to 9 AM AKST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highest snow rates will be late Sunday 
  night.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

&&

$$

AKZ018-261600-
/O.CON.PAJK.WC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-211226T2100Z/
Taiya Inlet and Klondike Highway-
Including the city of Skagway
1035 PM AKST Sat Dec 25 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 40
  below zero.

* WHERE...Higher elevations of the Klondike Highway.

* WHEN...Through noon AKST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause 
  frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Temperatures and wind chills are expected 
  to gradually get colder through Saturday night. Coldest wind 
  chills will be late Saturday night and early Sunday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.

&&

$$

http://www.weather.gov/juneau
589 
WWAK47 PAJK 261536
WSWAJK

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Juneau AK
636 AM AKST Sun Dec 26 2021

AKZ023>028-270000-
/O.CON.PAJK.WW.Y.0058.211227T0600Z-211227T1800Z/
Cape Decision to Salisbury Sound Coastal Area-
Eastern Baranof Island and Southern Admiralty Island-
Juneau Borough and Northern Admiralty Island-
Inner Channels from Kupreanof Island to Etolin Island-
Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision Coastal Area-
Southern Inner Channels-
Including the cities of Sitka, Port Alexander, Angoon, Juneau, 
Petersburg, Wrangell, Kake, Craig, Klawock, Ketchikan, 
and Metlakatla
636 AM AKST Sun Dec 26 2021

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

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 
  inches.

* WHERE...Central and Southern Panhandle including Sitka, 
  Angoon, Juneau, Petersburg, Wrangell, Kake, Craig, Klawock, 
  Ketchikan, and Metlakatla.

* WHEN...From 9 PM Sunday to 9 AM AKST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will develop late this afternoon over
  the norther half of the area and spread southeast through the
  panhandle tonight. Highest snow rates will be late Sunday 
  night.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

&&

$$

AKZ018-262100-
/O.CON.PAJK.WC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-211226T2100Z/
Taiya Inlet and Klondike Highway-
Including the city of Skagway
636 AM AKST Sun Dec 26 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST TODAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 
  40 below zero.

* WHERE...Higher elevations of the Klondike Highway.

* WHEN...Through noon AKST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause 
  frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.

&&

$$

http://www.weather.gov/juneau
897 
WWAK47 PAJK 262033
WSWAJK

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Juneau AK
1133 AM AKST Sun Dec 26 2021


AKZ018-262145-
/O.EXP.PAJK.WC.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-211226T2100Z/
Taiya Inlet and Klondike Highway-
Including the city of Skagway
1133 AM AKST Sun Dec 26 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT NOON AKST TODAY...

Wind chills diminish as temperatures continue to increase through
the afternoon and overnight as winds also diminish and shift to 
the south. However expect a return of cold arctic air later in the
week.

This will be the final statement on this event.


$$

AKZ023>028-270500-
/O.CON.PAJK.WW.Y.0058.211227T0600Z-211227T1800Z/
Cape Decision to Salisbury Sound Coastal Area-
Eastern Baranof Island and Southern Admiralty Island-
Juneau Borough and Northern Admiralty Island-
Inner Channels from Kupreanof Island to Etolin Island-
Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision Coastal Area-
Southern Inner Channels-
Including the cities of Sitka, Port Alexander, Angoon, Juneau, 
Petersburg, Wrangell, Kake, Craig, Klawock, Ketchikan, 
and Metlakatla
1133 AM AKST Sun Dec 26 2021

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

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 
  inches.

* WHERE...Central and Southern Panhandle including Sitka, 
  Angoon, Juneau, Petersburg, Wrangell, Kake, Craig, Klawock, 
  Ketchikan, and Metlakatla.

* WHEN...From 9 PM Sunday to 9 AM AKST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will develop late Sunday afternoon
  over the norther half of the area and spread southeast through
  the panhandle Sunday night. Highest snow rates will be late 
  Sunday night.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

&&

$$

http://www.weather.gov/juneau

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