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Winter Storm Warning 9, NWS Juneau, AK

February 8, 2021

NWS Juneau, AK issued this winter storm warning at Feb 8, 2021, 11:44 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
Feb 8, 2021, 11:44 AM AKST (20:44 UTC)
Expired
Feb 8, 2021, 10:00 PM AKST
In force
10 hr
Issued by
NWS Juneau, AK

The text

As transmitted.

130 
WWAK47 PAJK 082044
WSWAJK

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Juneau AK
1144 AM AKST Mon Feb 8 2021

AKZ023-026>028-090445-
/O.NEW.PAJK.WS.W.0009.210208T2044Z-210209T0700Z/
Cape Decision to Salisbury Sound Coastal Area-
Inner Channels from Kupreanof Island to Etolin Island-
Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision Coastal Area-
Southern Inner Channels-
Including the cities of Sitka, Port Alexander, Petersburg, 
Wrangell, Kake, Craig, Klawock, Ketchikan, and Metlakatla
1144 AM AKST Mon Feb 8 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Around 2 to 4 inches of snow has already been
  reported. Additional snow accumulations of up to 4 inches.

* WHERE...Eastern Baranof Island, including Little Port Walter and
  Port Alexander. Kuiu and Prince of Wales Islands. 

* WHEN...Until 10 PM AKST this evening.

* IMPACTS...The hazardous conditions could impact the evening
  commute. Areas of blowing snow will reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Dry snow will continue to accumulate
  quickly. Snow will shift away SE through the evening. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AKZ018-090445-
/O.CON.PAJK.WC.W.0001.210209T0900Z-210209T1800Z/
/O.CON.PAJK.WC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210209T0900Z/
Taiya Inlet and Klondike Highway-
Including the city of Skagway
1144 AM AKST Mon Feb 8 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AKST
TONIGHT...
...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
9 AM AKST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills. Wind
  chills as low as 50 below zero. For the Wind Chill Warning, 
  dangerously cold wind chills expected near White Pass. Wind 
  chills as low as 60 below zero. 

* WHERE...Klondike Highway near White Pass.

* WHEN...For the Wind Chill Advisory, until midnight AKST Monday
  night. For the Wind Chill Warning, from midnight Monday night to
  9 AM AKST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite
  on exposed skin in as little as 5 to 10 minutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Advisory level wind chills are expected to
  continue after the warning expires along the Klondike Highway.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you
wear appropriate clothing, and cover all exposed skin.

&&

$$

AKZ019-090445-
/O.CON.PAJK.WC.Y.0004.210209T0600Z-210209T2100Z/
Haines Borough and Lynn Canal-
Including the city of Haines
1144 AM AKST Mon Feb 8 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING
TO NOON AKST TUESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Haines Borough and Haines Highway.

* WHEN...From 9 PM Monday evening to noon AKST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause 
  frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Temperatures will become colder on 
  Tuesday while winds remain steady or increase.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing
and cover all exposed skin.

&&

$$

http://www.weather.gov/juneau
2 follow-up statements
765 
WWAK47 PAJK 090423
WSWAJK

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Juneau AK
723 PM AKST Mon Feb 8 2021

AKZ018-091230-
/O.CON.PAJK.WC.W.0001.210209T0900Z-210209T1800Z/
/O.CON.PAJK.WC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210209T0900Z/
Taiya Inlet and Klondike Highway-
Including the city of Skagway
723 PM AKST Mon Feb 8 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AKST
TONIGHT...
...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
9 AM AKST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills. 
  Wind chills as low as 50 below zero. For the Wind Chill 
  Warning, dangerously cold wind chills expected near White 
  Pass. Wind chills as low as 60 below zero.

* WHERE...Klondike Highway near White Pass.

* WHEN...For the Wind Chill Advisory, until midnight AKST Monday 
  night. For the Wind Chill Warning, from midnight Monday night 
  to 9 AM AKST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause 
  frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 5 to 10 minutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Advisory level wind chills are expected 
  to continue after the warning expires along the Klondike 
  Highway.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you
wear appropriate clothing, and cover all exposed skin.

&&

$$

AKZ023-026>028-090700-
/O.CON.PAJK.WS.W.0009.000000T0000Z-210209T0700Z/
Cape Decision to Salisbury Sound Coastal Area-
Inner Channels from Kupreanof Island to Etolin Island-
Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision Coastal Area-
Southern Inner Channels-
Including the cities of Sitka, Port Alexander, Petersburg, 
Wrangell, Kake, Craig, Klawock, Ketchikan, and Metlakatla
723 PM AKST Mon Feb 8 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Around 2 to 4 inches of snow has already 
  been reported. Additional snow accumulations of up to 4 inches.

* WHERE...Eastern Baranof Island, including Little Port Walter 
  and Port Alexander. Kuiu and Prince of Wales Islands.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM AKST this evening.

* IMPACTS...The hazardous conditions could impact the evening 
  commute. Areas of blowing snow will reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Dry snow will continue to accumulate 
  quickly. Snow will shift away SE through the evening.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AKZ019-091230-
/O.CON.PAJK.WC.Y.0004.210209T0600Z-210209T2100Z/
Haines Borough and Lynn Canal-
Including the city of Haines
723 PM AKST Mon Feb 8 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST
TUESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Haines Borough and Haines Highway.

* WHEN...From 9 PM Monday evening to noon AKST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause 
  frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Temperatures will become colder on 
  Tuesday while winds remain steady or increase.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing
and cover all exposed skin.

&&

$$

http://www.weather.gov/juneau
001 
WWAK47 PAJK 090655
WSWAJK

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Juneau AK
955 PM AKST Mon Feb 8 2021



AKZ023-026>028-090800-
/O.EXP.PAJK.WS.W.0009.000000T0000Z-210209T0700Z/
Cape Decision to Salisbury Sound Coastal Area-
Inner Channels from Kupreanof Island to Etolin Island-
Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision Coastal Area-
Southern Inner Channels-
Including the cities of Sitka, Port Alexander, Petersburg, 
Wrangell, Kake, Craig, Klawock, Ketchikan, and Metlakatla
955 PM AKST Mon Feb 8 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 10 PM AKST THIS EVENING...

Snow has ended or will be ending shortly across the area. 
Snowfall reports through this evening ranged up to 6 inches on 
Prince of Wales Island. 

$$

AKZ018-091500-
/O.CON.PAJK.WC.W.0001.210209T0900Z-210209T1800Z/
/O.CON.PAJK.WC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210209T0900Z/
Taiya Inlet and Klondike Highway-
Including the city of Skagway
955 PM AKST Mon Feb 8 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AKST
TONIGHT...
...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM AKST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills. 
  Wind chills as low as 50 below zero. For the Wind Chill 
  Warning, dangerously cold wind chills expected near White 
  Pass. Wind chills as low as 60 below zero.

* WHERE...Klondike Highway near White Pass.

* WHEN...For the Wind Chill Advisory, until midnight AKST Monday 
  night. For the Wind Chill Warning, from midnight Monday night 
  to 9 AM AKST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause 
  frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 5 to 10 minutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Advisory level wind chills are expected 
  to continue after the warning expires along the Klondike 
  Highway.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Avoid outside activities if possible. When outside, make sure you
wear appropriate clothing, and cover all exposed skin.

&&

$$

AKZ019-091500-
/O.CON.PAJK.WC.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-210209T2100Z/
Haines Borough and Lynn Canal-
Including the city of Haines
955 PM AKST Mon Feb 8 2021

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST
TUESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Haines Borough and Haines Highway.

* WHEN...From 9 PM Monday evening to noon AKST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause 
  frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Temperatures will become colder on 
  Tuesday while winds remain steady or increase.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing
and cover all exposed skin.

&&

$$

http://www.weather.gov/juneau

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 7, 3:04 PM AKSTGale WarningAJK61 hr
Feb 7, 3:04 PM AKSTGale WarningAJK49 hr
Feb 7, 3:04 PM AKSTSmall Craft AdvisoryAJK49 hr
Feb 7, 3:04 PM AKSTHeavy Freezing Spray WarningAJK4 days
Feb 8, 4:23 AM AKSTHeavy Freezing Spray WarningAJK35 hr
Feb 8, 4:26 AM AKSTGale WarningAJK11 hr
Feb 8, 4:26 AM AKSTHeavy Freezing Spray WarningAJK24 hr
Feb 8, 4:57 AM AKSTHeavy Freezing Spray WarningAJK3 days
Feb 8, 5:40 AM AKSTWind Chill WarningAJK27 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.