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Winter Storm Warning 23, NWS Juneau, AK
NWS Juneau, AK issued this winter storm warning at Apr 8, 2021, 5:32 AM AKDT. It was in force for 26 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
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- Issued
- Apr 8, 2021, 5:32 AM AKDT (13:32 UTC)
- Expired
- Apr 9, 2021, 8:00 AM AKDT
- In force
- 26 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Juneau, AK
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522 WWAK47 PAJK 081332 WSWAJK URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Juneau AK 532 AM AKDT Thu Apr 8 2021 AKZ017-090145- /O.NEW.PAJK.WS.W.0023.210408T1332Z-210409T0300Z/ Cape Fairweather to Cape Suckling Coastal Area- Including the city of Yakutat 532 AM AKDT Thu Apr 8 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM AKDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 9 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Yakutat Area. * WHEN...Until 7 PM AKDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Dry snow will become wetter through the day. Some mixing with rain is possible in the afternoon. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ AKZ022-082100- /O.NEW.PAJK.WW.Y.0032.210408T1332Z-210408T2100Z/ Salisbury Sound to Cape Fairweather Coastal Area- Including the cities of Elfin Cove and Pelican 532 AM AKDT Thu Apr 8 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM AKDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph in the afternoon. * WHERE...Elfin Cove and Pelican, greatest snowfall in Pelican. * WHEN...Until 1 PM AKDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Dry snow will become wetter through the morning, then change to rain in the afternoon. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. && $$ AKZ018>020-025-090000- /O.NEW.PAJK.WW.Y.0032.210408T1500Z-210409T0000Z/ Taiya Inlet and Klondike Highway-Haines Borough and Lynn Canal- Glacier Bay-Juneau Borough and Northern Admiralty Island- Including the cities of Skagway, Haines, Gustavus, and Juneau 532 AM AKDT Thu Apr 8 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 PM AKDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph in the afternoon. * WHERE...Skagway, Dyea and Klondike Highway, Haines and Haines Highway, Gustavus, and Juneau Borough. * WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 4 PM AKDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Dry snow will become wetter through the day. Expect a mix or change over to rain in Gustavus and Juneau in the afternoon. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/juneau
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411 WWAK47 PAJK 082036 WSWAJK URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Juneau AK 1236 PM AKDT Thu Apr 8 2021 AKZ017-090300- /O.CON.PAJK.WS.W.0023.000000T0000Z-210409T0300Z/ Cape Fairweather to Cape Suckling Coastal Area- Including the city of Yakutat 1236 PM AKDT Thu Apr 8 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM AKDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 9 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Yakutat Area. * WHEN...Until 7 PM AKDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Dry snow will become wetter through the day. Some mixing with rain is possible in the afternoon. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ AKZ022-090000- /O.EXT.PAJK.WW.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-210409T0000Z/ Salisbury Sound to Cape Fairweather Coastal Area- Including the cities of Elfin Cove and Pelican 1236 PM AKDT Thu Apr 8 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM AKDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph in the afternoon. * WHERE...Elfin Cove and Pelican, greatest snowfall in Pelican. * WHEN...Until 4 PM AKDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Dry snow will become wetter through the day, then change to rain in the afternoon. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. && $$ AKZ018>020-025-090000- /O.CON.PAJK.WW.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-210409T0000Z/ Taiya Inlet and Klondike Highway-Haines Borough and Lynn Canal- Glacier Bay-Juneau Borough and Northern Admiralty Island- Including the cities of Skagway, Haines, Gustavus, and Juneau 1236 PM AKDT Thu Apr 8 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM AKDT THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph in the afternoon. * WHERE...Skagway, Dyea and Klondike Highway, Haines and Haines Highway, Gustavus, and Juneau Borough. * WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 4 PM AKDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Dry snow will become wetter through the day. Expect a mix or change over to rain in Gustavus and Juneau in the afternoon. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/juneau
137 WWAK47 PAJK 090027 WSWAJK URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Juneau AK 427 PM AKDT Thu Apr 8 2021 AKZ018-019-090830- /O.EXP.PAJK.WW.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-210409T0000Z/ /O.EXB.PAJK.WS.W.0023.000000T0000Z-210409T1600Z/ Taiya Inlet and Klondike Highway-Haines Borough and Lynn Canal- Including the cities of Skagway and Haines 427 PM AKDT Thu Apr 8 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM AKDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 5 to 7 inches. Blowing snow will reduce visibilities to less than 1/2 mile at times. * WHERE...Taiya Inlet, the Klondike Highway, Haines Borough and the Haines Highway. * WHEN...Until 8 AM AKDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. 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. && $$ AKZ020-022-025-090830- /O.EXP.PAJK.WW.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-210409T0000Z/ /O.NEW.PAJK.WW.Y.0033.210409T0027Z-210409T1600Z/ Glacier Bay-Salisbury Sound to Cape Fairweather Coastal Area- Juneau Borough and Northern Admiralty Island- Including the cities of Gustavus, Elfin Cove, Pelican, and Juneau 427 PM AKDT Thu Apr 8 2021 ....WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM AKDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph through the evening. * WHERE...Gustavus, Elfin Cove, Pelican and Juneau * WHEN...Until 8 AM AKDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow will reduce visibility to 1/2 mile at times. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening and morning commutes in the Juneau area. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov. && $$ AKZ017-090600- /O.EXT.PAJK.WS.W.0023.000000T0000Z-210409T0600Z/ Cape Fairweather to Cape Suckling Coastal Area- Including the city of Yakutat 427 PM AKDT Thu Apr 8 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches. ...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches. * WHERE...Yakutat Area. * WHEN...Until 10 PM AKDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow reduce visibility to less than 1/2 mile at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ AKZ021-090830- /O.NEW.PAJK.WW.Y.0033.210409T0027Z-210409T1600Z/ Eastern Chichagof Island- Including the city of Hoonah 427 PM AKDT Thu Apr 8 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM AKDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches expected. * WHERE...Eastern Chichagof Island. * WHEN...Until 8 AM AKDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow will reduce visibility to 1/2 mile at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/juneau
553 WWAK47 PAJK 090048 WSWAJK URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Juneau AK 448 PM AKDT Thu Apr 8 2021 AKZ018-019-090900- /O.CON.PAJK.WS.W.0023.000000T0000Z-210409T1600Z/ Taiya Inlet and Klondike Highway-Haines Borough and Lynn Canal- Including the cities of Skagway and Haines 448 PM AKDT Thu Apr 8 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM AKDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 5 to 7 inches. Blowing snow will reduce visibilities to less than 1/2 mile at times. * WHERE...Taiya Inlet, the Klondike Highway, Haines Borough and the Haines Highway. * WHEN...Until 8 AM AKDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. 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. && $$ AKZ017-090600- /O.CON.PAJK.WS.W.0023.000000T0000Z-210409T0600Z/ Cape Fairweather to Cape Suckling Coastal Area- Including the city of Yakutat 448 PM AKDT Thu Apr 8 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches. * WHERE...Yakutat Area. * WHEN...Until 10 PM AKDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow reduce visibility to less than 1/2 mile at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. && $$ AKZ020>022-025-090900- /O.CON.PAJK.WW.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-210409T1600Z/ Glacier Bay-Eastern Chichagof Island- Salisbury Sound to Cape Fairweather Coastal Area- Juneau Borough and Northern Admiralty Island- Including the cities of Gustavus, Hoonah, Elfin Cove, Pelican, and Juneau 448 PM AKDT Thu Apr 8 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM AKDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph through the evening. * WHERE...Gustavus, Elfin Cove, Pelican and Juneau. * WHEN...Until 8 AM AKDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow will reduce visibility to 1/2 mile at times. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening and morning commutes in the Juneau area. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/juneau
782 WWAK47 PAJK 090545 WSWAJK URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Juneau AK 945 PM AKDT Thu Apr 8 2021 AKZ017-090645- /O.EXP.PAJK.WS.W.0023.000000T0000Z-210409T0600Z/ Cape Fairweather to Cape Suckling Coastal Area- Including the city of Yakutat 945 PM AKDT Thu Apr 8 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 10 PM AKDT THIS EVENING... Reports from the Yakutat area indicate that in excess of 13 inches of new snow have fallen with this weather system. No additional significant accumulation is expected. $$ AKZ020-025-090645- /O.CAN.PAJK.WW.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-210409T1600Z/ Glacier Bay-Juneau Borough and Northern Admiralty Island- Including the cities of Gustavus and Juneau 945 PM AKDT Thu Apr 8 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Temperatures have warmed to above freezing and snow has transitioned to rain. No significant accumulation is expected for the remainder of tonight. $$ AKZ018-019-091400- /O.CON.PAJK.WS.W.0023.000000T0000Z-210409T1600Z/ Taiya Inlet and Klondike Highway-Haines Borough and Lynn Canal- Including the cities of Skagway and Haines 945 PM AKDT Thu Apr 8 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM AKDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 5 to 7 inches. Heavy snow will reduce visibilities to 1/2 mile at times. * WHERE...Taiya Inlet, the Klondike Highway, Haines Borough and the Haines Highway. * WHEN...Until 8 AM AKDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov. && $$ AKZ021-022-091400- /O.CON.PAJK.WW.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-210409T1600Z/ Eastern Chichagof Island- Salisbury Sound to Cape Fairweather Coastal Area- Including the cities of Hoonah, Elfin Cove, and Pelican 945 PM AKDT Thu Apr 8 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM AKDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches. * WHERE...Gustavus, Elfin Cove, Pelican and Juneau. * WHEN...Until 8 AM AKDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Heavy snow will reduce visibility to 1/2 mile at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/juneau
310 WWAK47 PAJK 090839 WSWAJK URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Juneau AK 1239 AM AKDT Fri Apr 9 2021 AKZ018-019-091600- /O.CON.PAJK.WS.W.0023.000000T0000Z-210409T1600Z/ Taiya Inlet and Klondike Highway-Haines Borough and Lynn Canal- Including the cities of Skagway and Haines 1239 AM AKDT Fri Apr 9 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM AKDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Accumulations of around 12 inches were reported as of 730pm Thursday. New snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches overnight. * WHERE...Skagway, Dyea and Klondike Highway and Haines, and Haines Highway. * WHEN...Until 8 AM AKDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult with low visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov. && $$ AKZ021-022-091600- /O.CON.PAJK.WW.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-210409T1600Z/ Eastern Chichagof Island- Salisbury Sound to Cape Fairweather Coastal Area- Including the cities of Hoonah, Elfin Cove, and Pelican 1239 AM AKDT Fri Apr 9 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM AKDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of around two inches. * WHERE...Hoonah, Elfin Cove, and Pelican. * WHEN...Until 8 AM AKDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery conditions and reduced visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Rain and snow will change back to snow overnight. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/juneau
344 WWAK47 PAJK 091335 WSWAJK URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Juneau AK 535 AM AKDT Fri Apr 9 2021 AKZ021-022-091445- /O.CAN.PAJK.WW.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-210409T1600Z/ Eastern Chichagof Island- Salisbury Sound to Cape Fairweather Coastal Area- Including the cities of Hoonah, Elfin Cove, and Pelican 535 AM AKDT Fri Apr 9 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Accumulations were light overnight due to warm temperatures. Rain and snow showers Friday will produce up to 1 inch of accumulation. $$ AKZ018-019-091600- /O.CON.PAJK.WS.W.0023.000000T0000Z-210409T1600Z/ Taiya Inlet and Klondike Highway-Haines Borough and Lynn Canal- Including the cities of Skagway and Haines 535 AM AKDT Fri Apr 9 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM AKDT THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow. New snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches through Friday morning. North wind with gusts to 35 mph. * WHERE...Skagway, Dyea and Klondike Highway and Haines, and Haines Highway. * WHEN...Until 8 AM AKDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult with low visibility in blowing snow. 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. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/juneau
794 WWAK47 PAJK 091553 WSWAJK URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Juneau AK 753 AM AKDT Fri Apr 9 2021 AKZ018-019-091700- /O.EXP.PAJK.WS.W.0023.000000T0000Z-210409T1600Z/ Taiya Inlet and Klondike Highway-Haines Borough and Lynn Canal- Including the cities of Skagway and Haines 753 AM AKDT Fri Apr 9 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 8 AM AKDT THIS MORNING... Snow has tapered off in intensity and just showers will remain through the day. Snowfall reports around Haines totaled 11 to 13 inches, as of last evening. The warning will be allowed to expire at 8 am. $$ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 8, 4:36 AM AKDT | Storm Warning | AJK | 11 hr | |
| Apr 8, 4:39 AM AKDT | Gale Warning | AJK | 11 hr | |
| Apr 8, 4:55 AM AKDT | Gale Warning | AJK | 59 hr | |
| Apr 8, 5:32 AM AKDT | Winter Weather Advisory | AJK | 10 hr | |
| Apr 8, 3:36 PM AKDT | Small Craft Advisory | AJK | 52 hr | |
| Apr 8, 3:36 PM AKDT | Small Craft Advisory | AJK | 24 hr | |
| Apr 8, 3:45 PM AKDT | Small Craft Advisory | AJK | 3 days |
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The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text.