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Winter Storm Warning 31, NWS Juneau, AK

December 2, 2021

NWS Juneau, AK issued this winter storm warning at Dec 2, 2021, 10:54 AM AKST. It was in force for 10 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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Issued
Dec 2, 2021, 10:54 AM AKST (19:54 UTC)
Expired
Dec 2, 2021, 9:00 PM AKST
In force
10 hr
Issued by
NWS Juneau, AK

The text

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533 
WWAK47 PAJK 021954
WSWAJK

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Juneau AK
1054 AM AKST Thu Dec 2 2021

AKZ023-030600-
/O.UPG.PAJK.WW.Y.0049.000000T0000Z-211203T0000Z/
/O.NEW.PAJK.WS.W.0031.211202T1954Z-211203T0600Z/
Cape Decision to Salisbury Sound Coastal Area-
Including the cities of Sitka and Port Alexander
1054 AM AKST Thu Dec 2 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM AKST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 6 
  inches.

* WHERE...Cape Decision to Salisbury Sound Coastal Area.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM AKST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Low visibilities
  could impact the afternoon and evening commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy snow showers across the area have
  already resulted in snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches.
  Additional snow accumulations will be highly variable, as snow
  showers bring more snow to some areas than others.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

&&

$$

AKZ026-029-030600-
/O.CON.PAJK.WW.Y.0049.000000T0000Z-211203T1500Z/
Inner Channels from Kupreanof Island to Etolin Island-
Misty Fjords-
Including the cities of Petersburg, Wrangell, Kake, and Hyder
1054 AM AKST Thu Dec 2 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 7 to 12 
  inches.

* WHERE...Petersburg, Hyder, and surrounding areas.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM AKST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Accumulations will be highly variable in 
  snow showers. Snow will become more powdery through time and 
  accumulate more quickly.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

An advisory means that a potentially hazardous event is already
occurring or imminent.

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

&&

$$

AKZ017-020-022-025-030000-
/O.CON.PAJK.WW.Y.0049.000000T0000Z-211203T0000Z/
Cape Fairweather to Cape Suckling Coastal Area-Glacier Bay-
Salisbury Sound to Cape Fairweather Coastal Area-
Juneau Borough and Northern Admiralty Island-
Including the cities of Yakutat, Gustavus, Elfin Cove, Pelican, 
and Juneau
1054 AM AKST Thu Dec 2 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM AKST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 9 
  inches.

* WHERE...Yakutat, Juneau, Gustavus, Elfin Cove, Pelican, Sitka, 
  Port Alexander, and surrounding areas.

* WHEN...From 3 PM Wednesday to 3 PM AKST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the Thursday morning commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The greatest snowfall rates are expected 
  Thursday morning. Accumulation will be highly variable in snow 
  showers.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

An advisory means that a potentially hazardous event is already
occurring or imminent.

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

&&

$$

http://www.weather.gov/juneau
4 follow-up statements
863 
WWAK47 PAJK 022003 CCA
WSWAJK

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE...CORRECTED
National Weather Service Juneau AK
1103 AM AKST Thu Dec 2 2021

AKZ023-030600-
/O.UPG.PAJK.WW.Y.0049.000000T0000Z-211203T0000Z/
/O.COR.PAJK.WS.W.0031.211202T2002Z-211203T0600Z/
Cape Decision to Salisbury Sound Coastal Area-
Including the cities of Sitka and Port Alexander
1103 AM AKST Thu Dec 2 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM AKST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 6 
  inches.

* WHERE...Cape Decision to Salisbury Sound Coastal Area, including
  Sitka.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM AKST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Low visibilities
  could impact the afternoon and evening commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy snow showers across the area have
  already resulted in snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches.
  Additional snow accumulations will be highly variable, as snow
  showers bring more snow to some areas than others.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

&&

$$

AKZ026-029-030600-
/O.CON.PAJK.WW.Y.0049.000000T0000Z-211203T1500Z/
Inner Channels from Kupreanof Island to Etolin Island-
Misty Fjords-
Including the cities of Petersburg, Wrangell, Kake, and Hyder
1103 AM AKST Thu Dec 2 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 7 to 12 
  inches.

* WHERE...Petersburg, Hyder, and surrounding areas.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM AKST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Accumulations will be highly variable in 
  snow showers. Snow will become more powdery through time and 
  accumulate more quickly.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

An advisory means that a potentially hazardous event is already
occurring or imminent.

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

&&

$$

AKZ017-020-022-025-030000-
/O.COR.PAJK.WW.Y.0049.000000T0000Z-211203T0000Z/
Cape Fairweather to Cape Suckling Coastal Area-Glacier Bay-
Salisbury Sound to Cape Fairweather Coastal Area-
Juneau Borough and Northern Admiralty Island-
Including the cities of Yakutat, Gustavus, Elfin Cove, Pelican, 
and Juneau
1103 AM AKST Thu Dec 2 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM AKST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 9 
  inches.

* WHERE...Yakutat, Juneau, Gustavus, Elfin Cove, Pelican, and 
  surrounding areas.

* WHEN...From 3 PM Wednesday to 3 PM AKST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the Thursday morning commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The greatest snowfall rates are expected 
  Thursday morning. Accumulation will be highly variable in snow 
  showers.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

An advisory means that a potentially hazardous event is already
occurring or imminent.

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

&&

$$

http://www.weather.gov/juneau
779 
WWAK47 PAJK 022349
WSWAJK

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Juneau AK
249 PM AKST Thu Dec 2 2021

AKZ017-020-022-025-030100-
/O.EXP.PAJK.WW.Y.0049.000000T0000Z-211203T0000Z/
Cape Fairweather to Cape Suckling Coastal Area-Glacier Bay-
Salisbury Sound to Cape Fairweather Coastal Area-
Juneau Borough and Northern Admiralty Island-
Including the cities of Yakutat, Gustavus, Elfin Cove, Pelican, 
and Juneau
249 PM AKST Thu Dec 2 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 3 PM AKST THIS
AFTERNOON...

Snow showers are starting to diminish. Snow amounts varied widely
with up to 9 inches at Yakutat to only a few inches for the 
Juneau area. Only a few more inches at most is expected 
overnight.

$$

AKZ023-030600-
/O.CON.PAJK.WS.W.0031.000000T0000Z-211203T0600Z/
Cape Decision to Salisbury Sound Coastal Area-
Including the cities of Sitka and Port Alexander
249 PM AKST Thu Dec 2 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM AKST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 5 
  inches.

* WHERE...Cape Decision to Salisbury Sound Coastal Area, 
  including Sitka.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM AKST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Low visibilities 
  could impact the afternoon and evening commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy snow showers across the area have
  already resulted in snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches.
  Additional snow accumulations will be highly variable, as snow
  showers bring more snow to some areas and misses others.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency.

&&

$$

AKZ029-030800-
/O.EXT.PAJK.WW.Y.0049.000000T0000Z-211204T0300Z/
Misty Fjords-
Including the city of Hyder
249 PM AKST Thu Dec 2 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 7 to 12 
  inches.

* WHERE...Hyder, and surrounding areas.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM AKST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Accumulations will be highly variable in
  snow showers. Highest snow accumulations are expected on 
  Friday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

An advisory means that a potentially hazardous event is already
occurring or imminent.

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

&&

$$

AKZ026-030800-
/O.CON.PAJK.WW.Y.0049.000000T0000Z-211203T1500Z/
Inner Channels from Kupreanof Island to Etolin Island-
Including the cities of Petersburg, Wrangell, and Kake
249 PM AKST Thu Dec 2 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 
  inches.

* WHERE...Petersburg, Wrangell and surrounding areas.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM AKST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Accumulations will be highly variable in
  snow showers. Highest accumulations are expected near
  Petersburg.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

An advisory means that a potentially hazardous event is already
occurring or imminent.

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

&&

$$

http://www.weather.gov/juneau
175 
WWAK47 PAJK 030343
WSWAJK

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Juneau AK
643 PM AKST Thu Dec 2 2021

AKZ023-030600-
/O.CON.PAJK.WS.W.0031.000000T0000Z-211203T0600Z/
Cape Decision to Salisbury Sound Coastal Area-
Including the cities of Sitka and Port Alexander
643 PM AKST Thu Dec 2 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM AKST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulation of around 2 to 4 
  inches overnight.

* WHERE...Cape Decision to Salisbury Sound Coastal Area, 
  including Sitka.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM AKST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Low visibilities 
  could impact the afternoon and evening commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy snow showers across the area have 
  already resulted in snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches. 
  Additional snow accumulations will be highly variable, as snow 
  showers bring more snow to some areas and misses others.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency.

&&

$$

AKZ027-028-030600-
/O.EXA.PAJK.WW.Y.0049.000000T0000Z-211204T0300Z/
Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision Coastal Area-
Southern Inner Channels-
Including the cities of Craig, Klawock, Ketchikan, and Metlakatla
643 PM AKST Thu Dec 2 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 6 inches.

* WHERE...Prince of Wales Island and the southern Inner Channels
  including Ketchikan, Craig, Klawock, Thorne Bay, Hollis,
  and Hydaburg.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM AKST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Accumulations will be highly variable in
  snow showers. Highest snow accumulations are expected on Prince
  of Wales Island, especially the highest terrain. Snowfall
  amounts will be highly variable in showers. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit
511.alaska.gov.

&&

$$

AKZ026-030600-
/O.CON.PAJK.WW.Y.0049.000000T0000Z-211203T1500Z/
Inner Channels from Kupreanof Island to Etolin Island-
Including the cities of Petersburg, Wrangell, and Kake
643 PM AKST Thu Dec 2 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 5 
  inches.

* WHERE...Petersburg, Wrangell, and surrounding areas.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM AKST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Accumulations will be highly variable in
  snow showers. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

An advisory means that a potentially hazardous event is already
occurring or imminent.

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

&&

$$

AKZ029-030600-
/O.CON.PAJK.WW.Y.0049.000000T0000Z-211204T0300Z/
Misty Fjords-
Including the city of Hyder
643 PM AKST Thu Dec 2 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 7 to 12 
  inches.

* WHERE...Hyder, and surrounding areas.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM AKST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Heavy snow will be
  difficult to manage. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Accumulations will be highly variable in 
  snow showers. Highest snow accumulations are expected on 
  Friday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

An advisory means that a potentially hazardous event is already
occurring or imminent.

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

&&

$$

http://www.weather.gov/juneau
489 
WWAK47 PAJK 030549
WSWAJK

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Juneau AK
849 PM AKST Thu Dec 2 2021

AKZ023-030700-
/O.EXP.PAJK.WS.W.0031.000000T0000Z-211203T0600Z/
Cape Decision to Salisbury Sound Coastal Area-
Including the cities of Sitka and Port Alexander
849 PM AKST Thu Dec 2 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM AKST THIS EVENING...

Around 4 to 7 inches of snowfall fell across Sitka Thursday.
Snowfall rates have significantly diminished. Expect another 1 to
3 inches of snowfall overnight.

$$

AKZ026-031500-
/O.CON.PAJK.WW.Y.0049.000000T0000Z-211203T1500Z/
Inner Channels from Kupreanof Island to Etolin Island-
Including the cities of Petersburg, Wrangell, and Kake
849 PM AKST Thu Dec 2 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Snow showers expected. Additional snow accumulations of 
  1 to 5 inches.

* WHERE...Petersburg, Wrangell, and surrounding areas.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM AKST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Accumulations will be highly variable in 
  snow showers.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

An advisory means that a potentially hazardous event is already
occurring or imminent.

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

&&

$$

AKZ027>029-031500-
/O.CON.PAJK.WW.Y.0049.000000T0000Z-211204T0300Z/
Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision Coastal Area-
Southern Inner Channels-Misty Fjords-
Including the cities of Craig, Klawock, Ketchikan, Metlakatla, 
and Hyder
849 PM AKST Thu Dec 2 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Snow showers. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 6 
  inches in the southern Panhandle, except 7 to 12 inches of 
  snowfall near Hyder.

* WHERE...Highest amounts near Hyder. Lower amounts on Prince of 
  Wales Island and the southern Inner Channels including 
  Ketchikan, Craig, Klawock, Thorne Bay, Hollis, Hydaburg.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM AKST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Klawock received around 2 inches of snow
  between Thursday afternoon and Thursday evening earlier.
  Accumulations will be highly variable in snow showers. Highest
  snow accumulations are expected on Prince of Wales Island,
  especially the highest terrain. 

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
Dec 1, 3:18 PM AKSTSmall Craft AdvisoryAJK3 days
Dec 1, 3:26 PM AKSTSmall Craft AdvisoryAJK13 hr
Dec 2, 4:28 AM AKSTSmall Craft AdvisoryAJK59 hr
Dec 2, 5:37 AM AKSTSmall Craft AdvisoryAJK47 hr
Dec 2, 7:41 AM AKSTSmall Craft AdvisoryAJK44 min

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