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Winter Storm Warning 7, NWS Juneau, AK

February 1, 2021

NWS Juneau, AK issued this winter storm warning at Feb 1, 2021, 2:51 PM AKST. It was in force for 8 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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The facts

Issued
Feb 1, 2021, 2:51 PM AKST (23:51 UTC)
Expired
Feb 1, 2021, 11:00 PM AKST
In force
8 hr
Issued by
NWS Juneau, AK

The text

As transmitted.

217 
WWAK47 PAJK 012351
WSWAJK

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Juneau AK
251 PM AKST Mon Feb 1 2021



AKZ017-020100-
/O.CAN.PAJK.WW.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-210202T0000Z/
Cape Fairweather to Cape Suckling Coastal Area-
Including the city of Yakutat
251 PM AKST Mon Feb 1 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Heavy snow showers earlier this morning put down 8 to 10 inches of
snow in Yakutat. Scattered light snow showers will continue
through the evening with only light accumulations expected.

$$

AKZ024-025-020800-
/O.UPG.PAJK.WW.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-210202T0600Z/
/O.NEW.PAJK.WS.W.0007.210201T2351Z-210202T0800Z/
Eastern Baranof Island and Southern Admiralty Island-
Juneau Borough and Northern Admiralty Island-
Including the cities of Angoon and Juneau
251 PM AKST Mon Feb 1 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM AKST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. 1 to 3 inches of snow has already
  fallen Monday afternoon with an additional 3 to 6 inches 
  expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 9 inches.

* WHERE...Juneau, Douglas, and Angoon

* WHEN...Until 11 PM AKST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A band of heavy snow has set up from
  southern Baranof Island to Angoon to Juneau. This band is
  expected to remain in place through the evening with snowfall
  rates exceeding 1" per hour at times. 

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.

&&

$$

AKZ018-020800-
/O.EXT.PAJK.WC.Y.0002.210202T1200Z-210203T1500Z/
Taiya Inlet and Klondike Highway-
Including the city of Skagway
251 PM AKST Mon Feb 1 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TUESDAY TO 6 AM
AKST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 35 below
  zero.

* WHERE...The Klondike Highway at White Pass.

* WHEN...From 3 AM Tuesday to 6 AM AKST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on 
  exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusts of 40 to 50 mph are expected.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.

&&

$$

AKZ021-020800-
/O.CON.PAJK.WW.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-210202T0900Z/
Eastern Chichagof Island-
Including the city of Hoonah
251 PM AKST Mon Feb 1 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AKST
TONIGHT...

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

* WHERE...Portions of the central Inner Channels including 
  Hoonah and Tenakee Springs.

* WHEN...Until midnight AKST tonight.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heaviest snowfall rates expected Monday 
  afternoon through early Monday evening.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

&&

$$

http://www.weather.gov/juneau
1 follow-up statement
816 
WWAK47 PAJK 020740
WSWAJK

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Juneau AK
1040 PM AKST Mon Feb 1 2021

AKZ024-025-020845-
/O.EXP.PAJK.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-210202T0800Z/
Eastern Baranof Island and Southern Admiralty Island-
Juneau Borough and Northern Admiralty Island-
Including the cities of Angoon and Juneau
1040 PM AKST Mon Feb 1 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 11 PM AKST THIS EVENING...

As of 7:30pm, 8 inches of snow was measured in the Mendenhall
Valley. Snow has tapered off since then, with the main band of
precipitation moving westward. No additional accumulations are
expected.

$$

AKZ021-020845-
/O.CAN.PAJK.WW.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-210202T0900Z/
Eastern Chichagof Island-
Including the city of Hoonah
1040 PM AKST Mon Feb 1 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The main band of precipitation has moved westward and no 
additional accumulations are expected.

$$

AKZ018-030000-
/O.CON.PAJK.WC.Y.0002.210202T1200Z-210203T1500Z/
Taiya Inlet and Klondike Highway-
Including the city of Skagway
1040 PM AKST Mon Feb 1 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TUESDAY TO
6 AM AKST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 
  35 below zero.

* WHERE...The Klondike Highway at White Pass.

* WHEN...From 3 AM Tuesday to 6 AM AKST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on 
  exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusts of 40 to 50 mph are expected.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a
hat, and gloves.

&&

$$

http://www.weather.gov/juneau

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 31, 3:29 PM AKSTSmall Craft AdvisoryAJK36 hr
Jan 31, 3:32 PM AKSTGale WarningAJK36 hr
Jan 31, 3:49 PM AKSTGale WarningAJK36 hr
Jan 31, 3:49 PM AKSTSmall Craft AdvisoryAJK48 hr
Feb 1, 4:14 AM AKSTGale WarningAJK36 hr
Feb 1, 4:14 AM AKSTSmall Craft AdvisoryAJK48 hr
Feb 1, 4:14 AM AKSTStorm WarningAJK36 hr
Feb 1, 4:14 AM AKSTHeavy Freezing Spray WarningAJK48 hr
Feb 1, 4:47 AM AKSTWind Chill AdvisoryAJK49 hr

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text.