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Blizzard Warning 2, NWS Anchorage, AK

January 9, 2022

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. 

$$

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The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 8, 3:06 PM AKSTBrisk Wind AdvisoryAFC24 hr
Jan 8, 3:06 PM AKSTGale WarningAFC24 hr
Jan 8, 3:06 PM AKSTSmall Craft AdvisoryAFC61 hr
Jan 8, 3:51 PM AKSTGale WarningAFC48 hr
Jan 8, 3:51 PM AKSTSmall Craft AdvisoryAFC48 hr
Jan 9, 3:31 AM AKSTGale WarningAFC12 hr
Jan 9, 3:31 AM AKSTSmall Craft AdvisoryAFC49 hr
Jan 9, 4:00 AM AKSTGale WarningAFC12 hr
Jan 9, 4:00 AM AKSTStorm WarningAFC24 hr
Jan 9, 4:01 AM AKSTStorm WarningAFC12 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.