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Blizzard Warning 3, NWS Anchorage, AK
NWS Anchorage, AK issued this blizzard warning at Feb 2, 2022, 3:44 AM AKST. It took effect at Feb 2, 2022, 11:26 AM AKST. It was in force for 38 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
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The facts
- Issued
- Feb 2, 2022, 3:44 AM AKST (12:44 UTC)
- In effect from
- Feb 2, 2022, 11:26 AM AKST
- Expired
- Feb 4, 2022, 1:00 AM AKST
- In force
- 38 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Anchorage, AK
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182 WWAK42 PAFC 021244 WSWALU URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 344 AM AKST Wed Feb 2 2022 AKZ155-030200- /O.NEW.PAFC.BZ.W.0003.220203T0800Z-220204T1000Z/ Kuskokwim Delta- Including the cities of Bethel, Hooper Bay, and Nunivak Island 344 AM AKST Wed Feb 2 2022 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 AM AKST FRIDAY FOR THE KUSKOKWIM DELTA COAST... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. Visibility reductions to one-quarter mile. * WHERE...Blizzard conditions for the Kuskokwim Delta coast. Blowing snow conditions inland. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 1 AM AKST Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility down to one-quarter mile. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blizzard conditions are expected along the immediate coast and areas of blowing snow further inland to Bethel. Snow begins near Kipnuk tonight and will move north and east, reaching Toksook Bay and Bethel by Thursday morning, and Hooper Bay by Thursday afternoon. Snow accumulations of up to 8 inches along the coast and up to 5 inches for Bethel and surrounding areas. Visibility reductions to one-quarter mile from Kipnuk to Hooper Bay (including Nunivak Island) and to one- half mile for areas east. Gusty winds will continue to gradually increase through the day today, reaching up to 35 mph with gusts as high as 45 mph. Conditions should begin to improve from south to north by Thursday night as the front exits to the northwest. 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. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/afc
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134 WWAK42 PAFC 021820 WSWALU URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 920 AM AKST Wed Feb 2 2022 AKZ155-030300- /O.CON.PAFC.BZ.W.0003.220203T0800Z-220204T1000Z/ Kuskokwim Delta- Including the cities of Bethel, Hooper Bay, and Nunivak Island 920 AM AKST Wed Feb 2 2022 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 AM AKST FRIDAY FOR THE KUSKOKWIM DELTA COAST... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. Visibility reductions to one-quarter mile. * WHERE...Blizzard conditions for the Kuskokwim Delta coast. Blowing snow conditions inland. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 1 AM AKST Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility down to one-quarter mile. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blizzard conditions are expected along the immediate coast and areas of blowing snow further inland to Bethel. Snow begins near Kipnuk tonight and will move north and east, reaching Toksook Bay and Bethel by Thursday morning, and Hooper Bay by Thursday afternoon. Snow accumulations of up to 8 inches along the coast and up to 5 inches for Bethel and surrounding areas. Visibility reductions to one-quarter mile from Kipnuk to Hooper Bay (including Nunivak Island) and to one- half mile for areas east. Gusty winds will continue to gradually increase through the day today, reaching up to 35 mph with gusts as high as 45 mph. Conditions should begin to improve from south to north by Thursday night as the front exits to the northwest. 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. && $$ AKZ161-030300- /O.NEW.PAFC.WW.Y.0010.220203T1000Z-220204T0300Z/ Bristol Bay- Including the cities of King Salmon, Dillingham, Naknek, and Pilot Point 920 AM AKST Wed Feb 2 2022 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 6 PM AKST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. A mix of snow and freezing rain is possible around King Salmon. Total snow accumulations of up to 8 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze. Northeasterly winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Bristol Bay. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 6 PM AKST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. Areas of blowing snow will reduce visibility to one-half mile at times. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow and blowing snow will develop along the northern Bristol Bay coast by early Thursday morning. The snow is then expected to move farther inland through Thursday morning with the heaviest snow from Dillingham north and west. Precipitation is expected to begin as snow for locations along eastern Bristol Bay. However, warmer air is expected to work in by mid morning Thursday allowing any snow to transition to a brief period of freezing rain before changing over to all rain, especially for areas around King Salmon. Colder air is then expected to move back over the region Thursday evening with any rain along the southern and eastern Bristol Bay coasts changing back to snow. Precipitation will taper off from west to east through late Thursday evening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/afc
838 WWAK42 PAFC 022026 WSWALU URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 1126 AM AKST Wed Feb 2 2022 AKZ155-030300- /O.EXT.PAFC.BZ.W.0003.220202T2026Z-220204T1000Z/ Kuskokwim Delta- Including the cities of Bethel, Hooper Bay, and Nunivak Island 1126 AM AKST Wed Feb 2 2022 ...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM AKST FRIDAY FOR THE KUSKOKWIM DELTA COAST... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions occurring. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches. Northeasterly winds gusting as high as 45 mph. Visibility reductions to one-quarter mile. * WHERE...Blizzard conditions for the Kuskokwim Delta coast. Blowing snow conditions inland. * WHEN...Until 1 AM AKST Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility down to one-quarter mile. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blizzard conditions are occurring along the immediate Kuskokwim Delta coast and are expected to continue through late Wednesday afternoon. A brief lull in blizzard conditions may occur early Wednesday evening. However, blizzard conditions will then pick back up by Wednesday night with blowing snow further inland to Bethel. Snow begins near Kipnuk tonight and will move north and east, reaching Toksook Bay and Bethel by Thursday morning, and Hooper Bay by Thursday afternoon. Snow accumulations of up to 8 inches along the coast and up to 5 inches for Bethel and surrounding areas. Visibility reductions to one-quarter mile from Kipnuk to Hooper Bay (including Nunivak Island) and to one- half mile for areas east. Gusty winds will continue to gradually increase through the day today, reaching up to 35 mph with gusts as high as 45 mph. Conditions should begin to improve from south to north by Thursday night as the front exits to the northwest. 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. && $$ AKZ161-030300- /O.CON.PAFC.WW.Y.0010.220203T1000Z-220204T0300Z/ Bristol Bay- Including the cities of King Salmon, Dillingham, Naknek, and Pilot Point 1126 AM AKST Wed Feb 2 2022 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 6 PM AKST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. A mix of snow and freezing rain is possible around King Salmon. Total snow accumulations of up to 8 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze. Northeasterly winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Bristol Bay. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 6 PM AKST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. Areas of blowing snow will reduce visibility to one-half mile at times. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow and blowing snow will develop along the northern Bristol Bay coast by early Thursday morning. The snow is then expected to move farther inland through Thursday morning with the heaviest snow from Dillingham north and west. Precipitation is expected to begin as snow for locations along eastern Bristol Bay. However, warmer air is expected to work in by mid morning Thursday allowing any snow to transition to a brief period of freezing rain before changing over to all rain, especially for areas around King Salmon. Colder air is then expected to move back over the region Thursday evening with any rain along the southern and eastern Bristol Bay coasts changing back to snow. Precipitation will taper off from west to east through late Thursday evening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/afc
498 WWAK42 PAFC 030024 WSWALU URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 324 PM AKST Wed Feb 2 2022 AKZ155-031500- /O.CON.PAFC.BZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-220204T1000Z/ Kuskokwim Delta- Including the cities of Bethel, Hooper Bay, and Nunivak Island 324 PM AKST Wed Feb 2 2022 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM AKST FRIDAY FOR THE KUSKOKWIM DELTA COAST... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions occurring. Additional snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches. Northeasterly winds gusting as high as 45 mph. Visibility reductions to one-quarter mile. * WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta coast. * WHEN...Until 1 AM AKST Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility down to one- quarter mile. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blizzard conditions are occurring along the immediate Kuskokwim Delta coast and are expected to continue through late Wednesday afternoon. A brief lull in blizzard conditions may occur early Wednesday evening. However, conditions will worsen again by Wednesday night with blowing snow further inland to Bethel. Snow will begin near Kipnuk tonight and will move north and east, reaching Toksook Bay and Bethel by Thursday morning, and Hooper Bay by Thursday afternoon. Gusty winds will continue to gradually increase through the day today, reaching up to 35 mph with gusts as high as 45 mph. Conditions should begin to improve from south to north by Thursday night as the front exits to the northwest. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel very hazardous. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you.If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. && $$ AKZ161-031500- /O.CON.PAFC.WW.Y.0010.220203T1000Z-220204T0300Z/ Bristol Bay- Including the cities of King Salmon, Dillingham, Naknek, and Pilot Point 324 PM AKST Wed Feb 2 2022 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 6 PM AKST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Northeasterly winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Bristol Bay. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 6 PM AKST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. Areas of blowing snow will reduce visibility to one-half mile at times. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow and blowing snow will develop along the northern Bristol Bay coast by early Thursday morning. The snow is then expected to move farther inland through Thursday morning with the heaviest snow from Dillingham north and west. Precipitation is expected to begin as snow for locations along eastern Bristol Bay. However, warmer air is expected to work in by mid morning Thursday allowing any snow to transition to rain. Colder air is then expected to move back over the region Thursday evening with any rain along the southern and eastern Bristol Bay coasts changing back to snow. Precipitation will taper off from west to east through late Thursday evening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/afc
014 WWAK42 PAFC 031253 WSWALU URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 353 AM AKST Thu Feb 3 2022 AKZ155-040200- /O.CON.PAFC.BZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-220204T1000Z/ Kuskokwim Delta- Including the cities of Bethel, Hooper Bay, and Nunivak Island 353 AM AKST Thu Feb 3 2022 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM AKST FRIDAY FOR THE KUSKOKWIM DELTA COAST... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions occurring. Additional snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches. Northeasterly winds gusting as high as 50 mph. Visibility reductions to one-quarter mile. * WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta coast. * WHEN...Until 1 AM AKST Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility down to one- quarter mile. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blizzard conditions are occurring along the immediate Kuskokwim Delta coast and are expected to continue through Thursday night. Snow will move inland towards Bethel early this morning. Gusty winds will continue to gradually increase into the afternoon, reaching 35 to 40 mph with gusts as high as 50 mph. Conditions should begin to improve from south to north by Thursday night as the front exits to the northwest. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel very hazardous. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you.If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. && $$ AKZ161-040200- /O.CON.PAFC.WW.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-220204T0300Z/ Bristol Bay- Including the cities of King Salmon, Dillingham, Naknek, and Pilot Point 353 AM AKST Thu Feb 3 2022 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Northeasterly winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Bristol Bay. * WHEN...Until 6 PM AKST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. Areas of blowing snow will reduce visibility to one-half mile at times. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow and blowing snow is then expected to move farther inland through this morning with the heaviest snow from Dillingham north and west. All rain is expected across eastern portions of Bristol Bay today, however colder air is then expected to move back over the region this evening with any rain along the southern and eastern Bristol Bay coasts changing back to snow. Precipitation will taper off from west to east through late this evening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/afc
746 WWAK42 PAFC 032334 WSWALU URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 234 PM AKST Thu Feb 3 2022 AKZ155-041000- /O.CON.PAFC.BZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-220204T1000Z/ Kuskokwim Delta- Including the cities of Bethel, Hooper Bay, and Nunivak Island 234 PM AKST Thu Feb 3 2022 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM AKST FRIDAY FOR THE KUSKOKWIM DELTA COAST... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions occurring. Additional snow accumulations of up to two inches. Northeasterly winds gusting as high as 50 mph. Visibility reductions to one-quarter mile. * WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta coast. * WHEN...Until 1 AM AKST Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility down to one- quarter mile. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blizzard conditions are occurring along the immediate Kuskokwim Delta coast and are expected to continue through Thursday night. Gusty winds will reach 35 to 40 mph with gusts as high as 50 mph. Conditions should begin to improve from south to north by Thursday night as the front exits to the northwest. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel very hazardous. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you.If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. && $$ AKZ161-040300- /O.CON.PAFC.WW.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-220204T0300Z/ Bristol Bay- Including the cities of King Salmon, Dillingham, Naknek, and Pilot Point 234 PM AKST Thu Feb 3 2022 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow occurring. Additional snow accumulations of up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Bristol Bay. * WHEN...Until 6 PM AKST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. Areas of blowing snow will reduce visibility to one-half mile at times. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Rain over eastern portions of Bristol Bay has started to switch back to snow as colder air is moving back into the area. Rain is still falling southeast of Egegik and Port Heiden, but from King Salmon north, rain has already switched back to snow. Precipitation will begin to taper off from west to east through late this evening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/afc
210 WWAK42 PAFC 040310 WSWALU URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 610 PM AKST Thu Feb 3 2022 AKZ161-040415- /O.EXP.PAFC.WW.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-220204T0300Z/ Bristol Bay- Including the cities of King Salmon, Dillingham, Naknek, and Pilot Point 610 PM AKST Thu Feb 3 2022 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... Snow and gusty winds will gradually taper off through the evening, although areas of blowing snow with reduced visibility to around one mile will remain possible. Conditions will continue to improve through the overnight hours. $$ AKZ155-041000- /O.CON.PAFC.BZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-220204T1000Z/ Kuskokwim Delta- Including the cities of Bethel, Hooper Bay, and Nunivak Island 610 PM AKST Thu Feb 3 2022 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM AKST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions occurring. Additional snow accumulations of up to two inches. Northeasterly winds gusting as high as 50 mph. Visibility reductions to one-quarter mile. * WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta coast. * WHEN...Until 1 AM AKST Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility down to one- quarter mile. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blizzard conditions are occurring along the immediate Kuskokwim Delta coast and are expected to continue through Thursday night. Gusty winds will reach 35 to 40 mph with gusts as high as 50 mph. Conditions should begin to improve from south to north by Thursday night as the front exits to the northwest. 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. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/afc
680 WWAK42 PAFC 040957 WSWALU URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 1257 AM AKST Fri Feb 4 2022 AKZ155-041100- /O.EXP.PAFC.BZ.W.0003.000000T0000Z-220204T1000Z/ Kuskokwim Delta- Including the cities of Bethel, Hooper Bay, and Nunivak Island 1257 AM AKST Fri Feb 4 2022 ...BLIZZARD WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 1 AM AKST EARLY THIS MORNING... Blizzard conditions have ended. $$ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1, 3:34 PM AKST | Gale Warning | AFC | 47 hr | |
| Feb 1, 3:35 PM AKST | Gale Warning | AFC | 12 hr | |
| Feb 1, 3:35 PM AKST | Storm Warning | AFC | 36 hr | |
| Feb 1, 3:57 PM AKST | Gale Warning | AFC | 47 hr | |
| Feb 1, 3:57 PM AKST | Small Craft Advisory | AFC | 36 hr | |
| Feb 2, 3:26 AM AKST | Storm Warning | AFC | 12 hr | |
| Feb 2, 3:26 AM AKST | Heavy Freezing Spray Warning | AFC | 12 hr | |
| Feb 2, 3:40 AM AKST | Small Craft Advisory | AFC | 12 hr | |
| Feb 2, 4:07 AM AKST | Gale Warning | AFC | 24 hr | |
| Feb 2, 4:07 AM AKST | Storm Warning | AFC | 12 hr | |
| Feb 2, 5:32 AM AKST | Winter Storm Watch | AFC | 9 hr | |
| Feb 2, 9:20 AM AKST | Winter Weather Advisory | AFC | 33 hr | |
| Feb 2, 2:39 PM AKST | Blizzard Warning | AFC | 42 hr |
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