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Winter Storm Warning 3, NWS Juneau, AK

January 13, 2021

NWS Juneau, AK issued this winter storm warning at Jan 13, 2021, 3:34 PM AKST. It took effect at Jan 14, 2021, 9:00 AM AKST. It was in force for 24 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
Jan 13, 2021, 3:34 PM AKST (00:34 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 14, 2021, 9:00 AM AKST
Expired
Jan 15, 2021, 9:00 AM AKST
In force
24 hr
Issued by
NWS Juneau, AK

The text

As transmitted.

055 
WWAK47 PAJK 140034
WSWAJK

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Juneau AK
334 PM AKST Wed Jan 13 2021


AKZ019-140845-
/O.UPG.PAJK.WS.A.0002.210114T2100Z-210115T0900Z/
/O.NEW.PAJK.WS.W.0003.210114T1800Z-210115T1800Z/
Haines Borough and Lynn Canal-
Including the city of Haines
334 PM AKST Wed Jan 13 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THURSDAY TO 9 AM AKST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to 12 
  inches.

* WHERE...Haines Highway near Pleasant Camp.

* WHEN...From 9 AM Thursday to 9 AM AKST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.


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.

&&

$$

AKZ018-140845-
/O.UPG.PAJK.WS.A.0002.210114T2100Z-210115T0900Z/
/O.NEW.PAJK.WW.Y.0005.210114T1800Z-210115T1800Z/
Taiya Inlet and Klondike Highway-
Including the city of Skagway
334 PM AKST Wed Jan 13 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THURSDAY TO 9 AM
AKST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 10 inches. Winds 
  gusting as high as 35 mph. Areas of blowing snow will reduce 
  visibility.

* WHERE...Klondike Highway near White Pass.

* WHEN...From 9 AM Thursday to 9 AM AKST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. 


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
7 follow-up statements
615 
WWAK47 PAJK 140058 CCA
WSWAJK

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE...CORRECTED
National Weather Service Juneau AK
358 PM AKST Wed Jan 13 2021


AKZ019-140845-
/O.UPG.PAJK.WS.A.0002.210114T2100Z-210115T0900Z/
/O.COR.PAJK.WS.W.0003.210114T1800Z-210115T1800Z/
Haines Borough and Lynn Canal-
Including the city of Haines
358 PM AKST Wed Jan 13 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THURSDAY TO 9 AM AKST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to 12 
  inches.

* WHERE...Haines Highway near Haines Border Customs.

* WHEN...From 9 AM Thursday to 9 AM AKST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.


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.

&&

$$

AKZ018-140845-
/O.UPG.PAJK.WS.A.0002.210114T2100Z-210115T0900Z/
/O.NEW.PAJK.WW.Y.0005.210114T1800Z-210115T1800Z/
Taiya Inlet and Klondike Highway-
Including the city of Skagway
358 PM AKST Wed Jan 13 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THURSDAY TO 9 AM
AKST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 10 inches. Winds 
  gusting as high as 35 mph. Areas of blowing snow will reduce 
  visibility.

* WHERE...Klondike Highway near White Pass.

* WHEN...From 9 AM Thursday to 9 AM AKST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. 


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
769 
WWAK47 PAJK 140744
WSWAJK

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Juneau AK
1044 PM AKST Wed Jan 13 2021


AKZ019-141800-
/O.CON.PAJK.WS.W.0003.210114T1800Z-210115T1800Z/
Haines Borough and Lynn Canal-
Including the city of Haines
1044 PM AKST Wed Jan 13 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THURSDAY TO
9 AM AKST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to 12 
  inches.

* WHERE...Haines Highway near Haines Border Customs.

* WHEN...From 9 AM Thursday to 9 AM AKST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

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.

&&

$$

AKZ018-141800-
/O.CON.PAJK.WW.Y.0005.210114T1800Z-210115T1800Z/
Taiya Inlet and Klondike Highway-
Including the city of Skagway
1044 PM AKST Wed Jan 13 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THURSDAY
TO 9 AM AKST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 10 inches. Winds 
  gusting as high as 35 mph. Areas of blowing snow will reduce 
  visibility.

* WHERE...Klondike Highway near White Pass.

* WHEN...From 9 AM Thursday to 9 AM AKST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

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
134 
WWAK47 PAJK 141738
WSWAJK

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Juneau AK
838 AM AKST Thu Jan 14 2021


AKZ019-150300-
/O.CON.PAJK.WS.W.0003.210114T1800Z-210115T1800Z/
Haines Borough and Lynn Canal-
Including the city of Haines
838 AM AKST Thu Jan 14 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM AKST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to 12 
  inches.

* WHERE...Haines Highway near Haines Border Customs.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM AKST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.


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.

&&

$$

AKZ018-150300-
/O.CON.PAJK.WW.Y.0005.210114T1800Z-210115T1800Z/
Taiya Inlet and Klondike Highway-
Including the city of Skagway
838 AM AKST Thu Jan 14 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM AKST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 10 inches. Winds 
  gusting as high as 35 mph. Areas of blowing snow will reduce 
  visibility.

* WHERE...Klondike Highway near White Pass.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM AKST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.


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
258 
WWAK47 PAJK 142303 AAC
WSWAJK

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED
National Weather Service Juneau AK
203 PM AKST Thu Jan 14 2021


AKZ019-151400-
/O.CON.PAJK.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210115T1800Z/
Haines Borough and Lynn Canal-
Including the city of Haines
203 PM AKST Thu Jan 14 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM AKST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations 10 to 16
  inches. Near sea level, snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches.

* WHERE...Haines Highway west of Klukwan

* WHEN...Until 9 AM AKST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow is expected to change to rain near sea
  level after midnight. Highest snow totals near Haines Border
  Customs. 


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.

&&

$$

AKZ018-151400-
/O.CON.PAJK.WW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-210115T1800Z/
Taiya Inlet and Klondike Highway-
Including the city of Skagway
203 PM AKST Thu Jan 14 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM AKST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 10 inches. Lower
  snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches near sea level. Winds 
  gusting as high as 35 mph. Areas of blowing snow will reduce 
  visibility.

* WHERE...Klondike Highway near White Pass.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM AKST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow is expected to change to rain near sea
  level after midnight. Highest snow totals near White Pass.

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
735 
WWAK47 PAJK 150657
WSWAJK

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Juneau AK
957 PM AKST Thu Jan 14 2021

AKZ019-151400-
/O.CON.PAJK.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210115T1800Z/
Haines Borough and Lynn Canal-
Including the city of Haines
957 PM AKST Thu Jan 14 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM AKST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow occurring. Total snow accumulations 10 to 16 
  inches.

* WHERE...Haines Highway including Haines.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM AKST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Reported snow amounts so far have been
  around 8 inches as of 10 pm. Snow is expected to change to rain
  near sea level after midnight. Highest snow totals near Haines 
  Border Customs.

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.

&&

$$

AKZ018-151400-
/O.CON.PAJK.WW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-210115T1800Z/
Taiya Inlet and Klondike Highway-
Including the city of Skagway
957 PM AKST Thu Jan 14 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM AKST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 10 inches. Lower 
  snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches near sea level. Winds 
  gusting as high as 35 mph. Areas of blowing snow will reduce 
  visibility.

* WHERE...Klondike Highway near White Pass.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM AKST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow is expected to change to rain near 
  sea level after midnight. Highest snow totals near White Pass.

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
220 
WWAK47 PAJK 151356
WSWAJK

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Juneau AK
456 AM AKST Fri Jan 15 2021

AKZ019-151800-
/O.CON.PAJK.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210115T1800Z/
Haines Borough and Lynn Canal-
Including the city of Haines
456 AM AKST Fri Jan 15 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM AKST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow occurring. Total snow accumulations 10 to 16 
  inches.

* WHERE...Haines Highway including Haines.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM AKST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Reported snow amounts so far have been
  around 8 inches as of 10 pm. Snow is expected to change to rain
  later today. Highest snow totals near Haines Border Customs.

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.

&&

$$

AKZ018-151800-
/O.CON.PAJK.WW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-210115T1800Z/
Taiya Inlet and Klondike Highway-
Including the city of Skagway
456 AM AKST Fri Jan 15 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM AKST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 10 inches. Lower 
  snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches near sea level. Winds 
  gusting as high as 35 mph. Areas of blowing snow will reduce 
  visibility.

* WHERE...Klondike Highway near White Pass.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM AKST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow is expected to change to rain near sea
  level later today. Highest snow totals near White Pass.

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
527 
WWAK47 PAJK 151750
WSWAJK

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Juneau AK
850 AM AKST Fri Jan 15 2021


AKZ019-151900-
/O.EXP.PAJK.WS.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210115T1800Z/
Haines Borough and Lynn Canal-
Including the city of Haines
850 AM AKST Fri Jan 15 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 9 AM AKST THIS MORNING...

Snow reports in Haines have been around 6 to 8 inches with up to
24 inches out the road. Haines area will see rain showers the 
rest of today while out the road could see a couple more inches of
snow. This will be the final statement on this event.

$$

AKZ018-151900-
/O.EXP.PAJK.WW.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-210115T1800Z/
Taiya Inlet and Klondike Highway-
Including the city of Skagway
850 AM AKST Fri Jan 15 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 AM AKST THIS
MORNING...

Snow reports on the Klondike highway have been around 4 to 6
inches, lower amounts in Skagway. Rain showers will linger in the
Skagway while near White Pass could see a couple more inches of
snow today. This will be the final statement on this event.

$$

http://www.weather.gov/juneau

The office that day

Everything else NWS Juneau, AK issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 13, 3:29 PM AKSTHigh Wind WarningAJK30 hr
Jan 13, 3:48 PM AKSTGale WarningAJK37 hr
Jan 13, 3:48 PM AKSTSmall Craft AdvisoryAJK60 hr
Jan 13, 3:48 PM AKSTStorm WarningAJK36 hr
Jan 13, 3:58 PM AKSTWinter Weather AdvisoryAJK41 hr
Jan 14, 4:53 AM AKSTGale WarningAJK24 hr
Jan 14, 2:02 PM AKSTGale WarningAJK61 hr

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Sources

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