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Winter Storm Warning 15, NWS Juneau, AK

March 1, 2021

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.

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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.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 28, 4:01 PM AKSTGale WarningAJK36 hr
Feb 28, 4:01 PM AKSTSmall Craft AdvisoryAJK4 days
Feb 28, 4:01 PM AKSTSmall Craft AdvisoryAJK72 hr
Mar 1, 4:11 AM AKSTGale WarningAJK24 hr
Mar 1, 4:11 AM AKSTSmall Craft AdvisoryAJK36 hr
Mar 1, 5:30 AM AKSTWinter Weather AdvisoryAJK25 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.