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Winter Storm Warning 20, NWS Juneau, AK
NWS Juneau, AK issued this winter storm warning at Mar 18, 2021, 5:45 AM AKDT. It took effect at Mar 18, 2021, 8:00 PM AKDT. It was in force for 17 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
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The facts
- Issued
- Mar 18, 2021, 5:45 AM AKDT (13:45 UTC)
- In effect from
- Mar 18, 2021, 8:00 PM AKDT
- Expired
- Mar 19, 2021, 1:00 PM AKDT
- In force
- 17 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Juneau, AK
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970 WWAK47 PAJK 181345 WSWAJK URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Juneau AK 545 AM AKDT Thu Mar 18 2021 AKZ022-182145- /O.NEW.PAJK.WS.W.0020.210319T0400Z-210319T2100Z/ Salisbury Sound to Cape Fairweather Coastal Area- Including the cities of Elfin Cove and Pelican 545 AM AKDT Thu Mar 18 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM AKDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches. * WHERE...Elfin Cove and Pelican. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 1 PM AKDT Friday. Greatest snowfall rates after midnight. * IMPACTS...Low visibility in heavy snow. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow showers will cause highly variable snowfall rates. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A warning means that a winter storm is already occurring or imminent. This storm could pose a threat to life and property. && $$ AKZ019-020-182145- /O.EXB.PAJK.WW.Y.0025.210319T0600Z-210319T2100Z/ Haines Borough and Lynn Canal-Glacier Bay- Including the cities of Haines and Gustavus 545 AM AKDT Thu Mar 18 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM AKDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches. * WHERE...Haines Borough and Gustavus. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 1 PM AKDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Reduced visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow showers will cause highly variable snowfall rates. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road conditions in Haines call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov. && $$ AKZ023-025-182145- /O.EXB.PAJK.WW.Y.0025.210319T0900Z-210320T0300Z/ Cape Decision to Salisbury Sound Coastal Area- Juneau Borough and Northern Admiralty Island- Including the cities of Sitka, Port Alexander, and Juneau 545 AM AKDT Thu Mar 18 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 7 PM AKDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 7 inches. * WHERE...Sitka and Juneau areas. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 7 PM AKDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult due to reduced visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow showers will cause highly variable snowfall rates and amounts. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. && $$ AKZ017-182145- /O.EXT.PAJK.WW.Y.0025.210318T1345Z-210319T1300Z/ Cape Fairweather to Cape Suckling Coastal Area- Including the city of Yakutat 545 AM AKDT Thu Mar 18 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM AKDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total 24 hour snow accumulation of 6 to 9 inches. * WHERE...Yakutat area. * WHEN...Until 5 AM AKDT Friday. Greatest snowfall rates expected Thursday afternoon and evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow showers will cause highly variable snowfall rates. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/juneau
4 follow-up statements
625 WWAK47 PAJK 182021 WSWAJK URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Juneau AK 1221 PM AKDT Thu Mar 18 2021 AKZ022-190600- /O.CON.PAJK.WS.W.0020.210319T0400Z-210319T2100Z/ Salisbury Sound to Cape Fairweather Coastal Area- Including the cities of Elfin Cove and Pelican 1221 PM AKDT Thu Mar 18 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM AKDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches. * WHERE...Elfin Cove and Pelican. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 1 PM AKDT Friday. Greatest snowfall rates after midnight. * IMPACTS...Low visibility in heavy snow. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow showers will cause highly variable snowfall rates. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A warning means that a winter storm is already occurring or imminent. This storm could pose a threat to life and property. && $$ AKZ017-190600- /O.CON.PAJK.WW.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-210319T1300Z/ Cape Fairweather to Cape Suckling Coastal Area- Including the city of Yakutat 1221 PM AKDT Thu Mar 18 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM AKDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulation Thursday through Thursday night of 6 to 9 inches. * WHERE...Yakutat area. * WHEN...Until 5 AM AKDT Friday. Greatest snowfall rates expected Thursday afternoon and evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow showers will cause highly variable snowfall rates. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. && $$ AKZ019-020-190600- /O.CON.PAJK.WW.Y.0025.210319T0600Z-210319T2100Z/ Haines Borough and Lynn Canal-Glacier Bay- Including the cities of Haines and Gustavus 1221 PM AKDT Thu Mar 18 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM AKDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches. * WHERE...Haines Borough and Gustavus. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 1 PM AKDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Reduced visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow showers will cause highly variable snowfall rates. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road conditions in Haines call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov. && $$ AKZ023-025-190600- /O.CON.PAJK.WW.Y.0025.210319T0900Z-210320T0300Z/ Cape Decision to Salisbury Sound Coastal Area- Juneau Borough and Northern Admiralty Island- Including the cities of Sitka, Port Alexander, and Juneau 1221 PM AKDT Thu Mar 18 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 7 PM AKDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 7 inches. * WHERE...Sitka and Juneau areas. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 7 PM AKDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult due to reduced visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning and evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow showers will cause highly variable snowfall rates and amounts. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/juneau
382 WWAK47 PAJK 190541 WSWAJK URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Juneau AK 941 PM AKDT Thu Mar 18 2021 AKZ022-191300- /O.CON.PAJK.WS.W.0020.000000T0000Z-210319T2100Z/ Salisbury Sound to Cape Fairweather Coastal Area- Including the cities of Elfin Cove and Pelican 941 PM AKDT Thu Mar 18 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM AKDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches. * WHERE...Elfin Cove and Pelican. * WHEN...Now through 1 PM AKDT Friday. Greatest snowfall rates after midnight. * IMPACTS...Low visibility in heavy snow. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow showers will cause highly variable snowfall rates. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A warning means that a winter storm is already occurring or imminent. This storm could pose a threat to life and property. && $$ AKZ019-020-191300- /O.CON.PAJK.WW.Y.0025.210319T0600Z-210319T2100Z/ Haines Borough and Lynn Canal-Glacier Bay- Including the cities of Haines and Gustavus 941 PM AKDT Thu Mar 18 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM AKDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches. * WHERE...Haines Borough and Gustavus. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 1 PM AKDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Reduced visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow showers will cause highly variable snowfall rates. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road conditions in Haines call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov. && $$ AKZ017-191300- /O.CON.PAJK.WW.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-210319T1300Z/ Cape Fairweather to Cape Suckling Coastal Area- Including the city of Yakutat 941 PM AKDT Thu Mar 18 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM AKDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulation of 6 to 9 inches. * WHERE...Yakutat area. * WHEN...Until 5 AM AKDT Friday. Greatest snowfall rates expected Thursday afternoon and evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow showers will cause highly variable snowfall rates. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. && $$ AKZ023-025-191300- /O.CON.PAJK.WW.Y.0025.210319T0900Z-210320T0300Z/ Cape Decision to Salisbury Sound Coastal Area- Juneau Borough and Northern Admiralty Island- Including the cities of Sitka, Port Alexander, and Juneau 941 PM AKDT Thu Mar 18 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 7 PM AKDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 7 inches. * WHERE...Sitka and Juneau areas. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 7 PM AKDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult due to reduced visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning and evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow showers will cause highly variable snowfall rates and amounts. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/juneau
393 WWAK47 PAJK 191244 WSWAJK URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Juneau AK 444 AM AKDT Fri Mar 19 2021 AKZ017-191345- /O.EXP.PAJK.WW.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-210319T1300Z/ Cape Fairweather to Cape Suckling Coastal Area- Including the city of Yakutat 444 AM AKDT Fri Mar 19 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 5 AM AKDT EARLY THIS MORNING... Main bands of snow showers have moves over the area early this morning. Remaining scattered showers will end later in the morning. This will be the final statement on this event. $$ AKZ022-192100- /O.CON.PAJK.WS.W.0020.000000T0000Z-210319T2100Z/ Salisbury Sound to Cape Fairweather Coastal Area- Including the cities of Elfin Cove and Pelican 444 AM AKDT Fri Mar 19 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM AKDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. New snow accumulation of 1 to 4 inches. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches. * WHERE...Elfin Cove and Pelican. * WHEN...Through 1 PM AKDT Friday. Snow will diminish through the afternoon. * IMPACTS...Low visibility in heavy snow. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow showers will cause highly variable snowfall rates. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A warning means that a winter storm is already occurring or imminent. This storm could pose a threat to life and property. && $$ AKZ023-025-192100- /O.CON.PAJK.WW.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-210320T0300Z/ Cape Decision to Salisbury Sound Coastal Area- Juneau Borough and Northern Admiralty Island- Including the cities of Sitka, Port Alexander, and Juneau 444 AM AKDT Fri Mar 19 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM AKDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Snow expected. New snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches. * WHERE...Sitka and Juneau areas. * WHEN...Until 7 PM AKDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult due to reduced visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow showers will cause highly variable snowfall rates and amounts. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. && $$ AKZ019-020-192100- /O.CON.PAJK.WW.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-210319T2100Z/ Haines Borough and Lynn Canal-Glacier Bay- Including the cities of Haines and Gustavus 444 AM AKDT Fri Mar 19 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM AKDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Snow expected. New snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. * WHERE...Haines Borough and Gustavus. * WHEN...Until 1 PM AKDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Reduced visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow showers will cause highly variable snowfall rates. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road conditions in Haines call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/juneau
646 WWAK47 PAJK 192047 WSWAJK URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Juneau AK 1247 PM AKDT Fri Mar 19 2021 AKZ022-192200- /O.EXP.PAJK.WS.W.0020.000000T0000Z-210319T2100Z/ Salisbury Sound to Cape Fairweather Coastal Area- Including the cities of Elfin Cove and Pelican 1247 PM AKDT Fri Mar 19 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 1 PM AKDT THIS AFTERNOON... Overnight snow accumulation of around 6.2 inches reported at Pelican. Snow showers are still in the area, but at a lower intensity and frequency then earlier. Little in the way of additional accumulation expected. $$ AKZ023-025-192200- /O.CAN.PAJK.WW.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-210320T0300Z/ Cape Decision to Salisbury Sound Coastal Area- Juneau Borough and Northern Admiralty Island- Including the cities of Sitka, Port Alexander, and Juneau 1247 PM AKDT Fri Mar 19 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Snow showers have diminished in intensity and frequency over the course of the day. Additional snow accumulations will likely be less then 1 inch. $$ AKZ019-020-192200- /O.EXP.PAJK.WW.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-210319T2100Z/ Haines Borough and Lynn Canal-Glacier Bay- Including the cities of Haines and Gustavus 1247 PM AKDT Fri Mar 19 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 1 PM AKDT THIS AFTERNOON... Snow showers have diminished in intensity and frequency over the course of the day. Additional snow accumulations will likely be less then 1 inch. $$ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 18, 3:46 AM AKDT | Small Craft Advisory | AJK | 12 days | |
| Mar 18, 3:57 PM AKDT | Small Craft Advisory | AJK | 12 hr | |
| Mar 18, 3:57 PM AKDT | Small Craft Advisory | AJK | 12 hr |
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