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Winter Storm Warning 15, NWS Juneau, AK
NWS Juneau, AK issued this winter storm warning at Mar 1, 2021, 5:30 AM AKST. It took effect at Mar 1, 2021, 6:00 AM AKST. It was in force for 15 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Mar 1, 2021, 5:30 AM AKST (14:30 UTC)
- In effect from
- Mar 1, 2021, 6:00 AM AKST
- Expired
- Mar 1, 2021, 9:00 PM AKST
- In force
- 15 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Juneau, AK
The text
As transmitted.
896 WWAK47 PAJK 011430 WSWAJK URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Juneau AK 530 AM AKST Mon Mar 1 2021 AKZ017-020000- /O.NEW.PAJK.WS.W.0015.210301T1500Z-210302T0600Z/ Cape Fairweather to Cape Suckling Coastal Area- Including the city of Yakutat 530 AM AKST Mon Mar 1 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM AKST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...The Northeast Gulf Coast including Yakutat. * WHEN...Until 9 PM AKST this evening. * IMPACTS...Travel will be impacted. Heavy wet snow will be difficult to manage. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will become heavier later this morning and persist into the afternoon. Heavy snow could last into the early evening. Should temperatures warm into the mid- 30s Monday afternoon, snow accumulations will be lower than forecasted. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov. && $$ AKZ018-020000- /O.NEW.PAJK.WW.Y.0019.210301T1800Z-210302T1500Z/ Taiya Inlet and Klondike Highway- Including the city of Skagway 530 AM AKST Mon Mar 1 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 AM AKST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected with significant drifting likely. Total snow accumulations of up to 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...The South Klondike Highway near White Pass. * WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 6 AM AKST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult due to low visibility and significant drifting. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/juneau
3 follow-up statements
676 WWAK47 PAJK 012355 WSWAJK URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Juneau AK 255 PM AKST Mon Mar 1 2021 AKZ017-020600- /O.CON.PAJK.WS.W.0015.000000T0000Z-210302T0600Z/ Cape Fairweather to Cape Suckling Coastal Area- Including the city of Yakutat 255 PM AKST Mon Mar 1 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM AKST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Additional accumulations of 1 t0 2 inches expected. Total snow accumulations up to 6 inches still possible. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...The Northeast Gulf Coast including Yakutat. * WHEN...Until 9 PM AKST this evening. * IMPACTS...Travel will be impacted. Heavy wet snow will be difficult to manage. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...2-4 inches of snow have already fallen. Snow will continue to be heavy at times. Temperatures have recently fallen to the freezing point which should lead to better accumulation in the evening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov. && $$ AKZ018-020600- /O.CON.PAJK.WW.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-210302T1500Z/ Taiya Inlet and Klondike Highway- Including the city of Skagway 255 PM AKST Mon Mar 1 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected with significant drifting likely. Total snow accumulations of up to 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...The South Klondike Highway near White Pass. * WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 6 AM AKST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult due to low visibility and significant drifting. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/juneau
573 WWAK47 PAJK 020122 WSWAJK URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Juneau AK 422 PM AKST Mon Mar 1 2021 AKZ017-020600- /O.CON.PAJK.WS.W.0015.000000T0000Z-210302T0600Z/ Cape Fairweather to Cape Suckling Coastal Area- Including the city of Yakutat 422 PM AKST Mon Mar 1 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM AKST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Additional accumulations of 1 to 2 inches expected. Total snow accumulations up to 6 inches still possible. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...The Northeast Gulf Coast including Yakutat. * WHEN...Until 9 PM AKST this evening. * IMPACTS...Travel will be impacted. Heavy wet snow will be difficult to manage. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...2-4 inches of snow have already fallen. Snow will continue to be heavy at times. Temperatures have recently fallen to the freezing point which should lead to better accumulation in the evening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov. && $$ AKZ018-020600- /O.CON.PAJK.WW.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-210302T1500Z/ Taiya Inlet and Klondike Highway- Including the city of Skagway 422 PM AKST Mon Mar 1 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected with significant drifting likely. Total snow accumulations of up to 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...The South Klondike Highway near White Pass. * WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 6 AM AKST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult due to low visibility and significant drifting. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/juneau
843 WWAK47 PAJK 020548 WSWAJK URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Juneau AK 848 PM AKST Mon Mar 1 2021 AKZ017-020700- /O.EXP.PAJK.WS.W.0015.000000T0000Z-210302T0600Z/ Cape Fairweather to Cape Suckling Coastal Area- Including the city of Yakutat 848 PM AKST Mon Mar 1 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM AKST THIS EVENING... Snow in the Yakutat area has changed over to rain and is expected to stay rain for a few hours. Snow may mixed back into the showers towards morning. Snowfall reports from near the city of Yakutat were between 6 and 7 inches of snow before it changed over. $$ AKZ018-021400- /O.CON.PAJK.WW.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-210302T1500Z/ Taiya Inlet and Klondike Highway- Including the city of Skagway 848 PM AKST Mon Mar 1 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected with significant drifting likely. Total snow accumulations of up to 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...The South Klondike Highway near White Pass. * WHEN...Until 6 AM AKST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult due to low visibility and significant drifting. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/juneau
The office that day
Everything else NWS Juneau, AK issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 28, 4:01 PM AKST | Gale Warning | AJK | 36 hr | |
| Feb 28, 4:01 PM AKST | Small Craft Advisory | AJK | 4 days | |
| Feb 28, 4:01 PM AKST | Small Craft Advisory | AJK | 72 hr | |
| Mar 1, 4:11 AM AKST | Gale Warning | AJK | 24 hr | |
| Mar 1, 4:11 AM AKST | Small Craft Advisory | AJK | 36 hr | |
| Mar 1, 5:30 AM AKST | Winter Weather Advisory | AJK | 25 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.