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Winter Storm Warning 31, NWS Juneau, AK
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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The facts
- 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
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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.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 1, 3:18 PM AKST | Small Craft Advisory | AJK | 3 days | |
| Dec 1, 3:26 PM AKST | Small Craft Advisory | AJK | 13 hr | |
| Dec 2, 4:28 AM AKST | Small Craft Advisory | AJK | 59 hr | |
| Dec 2, 5:37 AM AKST | Small Craft Advisory | AJK | 47 hr | |
| Dec 2, 7:41 AM AKST | Small Craft Advisory | AJK | 44 min |
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