Alert archive / Alaska / Blizzard Warnings in 2022
Blizzard Warning 2, NWS Anchorage, AK
NWS Anchorage, AK issued this blizzard warning at Jan 9, 2022, 5:25 AM AKST. It took effect at Jan 9, 2022, 12:00 PM AKST. It was in force for 21 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 9, 2022, 5:25 AM AKST (14:25 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jan 9, 2022, 12:00 PM AKST
- Expired
- Jan 10, 2022, 9:00 AM AKST
- In force
- 21 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Anchorage, AK
The text
As transmitted.
079 WWAK41 PAFC 091425 WSWAER URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 525 AM AKST Sun Jan 9 2022 AKZ131-100200- /O.UPG.PAFC.WS.A.0001.220109T2100Z-220110T1500Z/ /O.NEW.PAFC.BZ.W.0002.220109T2100Z-220110T1800Z/ Northeast Prince William Sound- Including the cities of Valdez and Thompson Pass 525 AM AKST Sun Jan 9 2022 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 AM AKST MONDAY THROUGH THOMPSON PASS... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 11 inches. Winds gusting as high as 80 mph. * WHERE...Thompson Pass. * WHEN...From noon today to 9 AM AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility to one quarter mile or less at times. Very strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will be this morning through early afternoon before starting to taper off. They will however remain strong enough to cause severely restricted visibility through Mon morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel very hazardous. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you.If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/afc
3 follow-up statements
317 WWAK41 PAFC 100105 WSWAER URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 405 PM AKST Sun Jan 9 2022 AKZ131-101415- /O.CON.PAFC.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-220110T1800Z/ Northeast Prince William Sound- Including the cities of Valdez and Thompson Pass 405 PM AKST Sun Jan 9 2022 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM AKST MONDAY THROUGH THOMPSON PASS... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 9 inches. Winds gusting as high as 80 mph. * WHERE...Thompson Pass. * WHEN...Through 9 AM AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on hazardous driving conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility to one quarter mile or less at times. Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero overnight. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are likely this afternoon and evening and will slowly diminish through Monday morning. They will however remain strong enough to cause severe visibility restrictions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel very hazardous. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you.If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/afc
381 WWAK41 PAFC 101359 WSWAER URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 459 AM AKST Mon Jan 10 2022 AKZ131-101800- /O.CON.PAFC.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-220110T1800Z/ Northeast Prince William Sound- Including the cities of Valdez and Thompson Pass 459 AM AKST Mon Jan 10 2022 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM AKST THIS MORNING THROUGH THOMPSON PASS... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions occurring. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 2 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Thompson Pass. * WHEN...Through 9 AM AKST this morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on hazardous driving conditions. Areas of blowing snow are significantly reduce visibility to one quarter mile or less at times. Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero continue this morning. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Conditions will improve rapidly by late this morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel very hazardous. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you.If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1 or visit 511.alaska.gov. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/afc
043 WWAK41 PAFC 101757 WSWAER URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 857 AM AKST Mon Jan 10 2022 AKZ131-101900- /O.EXP.PAFC.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-220110T1800Z/ Northeast Prince William Sound- Including the cities of Valdez and Thompson Pass 857 AM AKST Mon Jan 10 2022 ...BLIZZARD WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 9 AM AKST THIS MORNING THROUGH THOMPSON PASS... Winds will remain near 40 mph for the next few hours but reduced snow rates have cleared the area of blizzard conditions. Localized drifting and blowing snow will continue through noon today. $$ http://www.weather.gov/afc
The office that day
Everything else NWS Anchorage, AK issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 8, 3:06 PM AKST | Brisk Wind Advisory | AFC | 24 hr | |
| Jan 8, 3:06 PM AKST | Gale Warning | AFC | 24 hr | |
| Jan 8, 3:06 PM AKST | Small Craft Advisory | AFC | 61 hr | |
| Jan 8, 3:51 PM AKST | Gale Warning | AFC | 48 hr | |
| Jan 8, 3:51 PM AKST | Small Craft Advisory | AFC | 48 hr | |
| Jan 9, 3:31 AM AKST | Gale Warning | AFC | 12 hr | |
| Jan 9, 3:31 AM AKST | Small Craft Advisory | AFC | 49 hr | |
| Jan 9, 4:00 AM AKST | Gale Warning | AFC | 12 hr | |
| Jan 9, 4:00 AM AKST | Storm Warning | AFC | 24 hr | |
| Jan 9, 4:01 AM AKST | Storm Warning | AFC | 12 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.