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Blizzard Warning 3, NWS Anchorage, AK

February 2, 2022

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.

The area

The counties it named.

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

The text

As transmitted.

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. 

&&

$$

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7 follow-up statements
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. 

&&

$$

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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.

&&

$$

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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.

&&

$$

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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.

&&

$$

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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.

&&

$$

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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. 

&&

$$

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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.

$$

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The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 1, 3:34 PM AKSTGale WarningAFC47 hr
Feb 1, 3:35 PM AKSTGale WarningAFC12 hr
Feb 1, 3:35 PM AKSTStorm WarningAFC36 hr
Feb 1, 3:57 PM AKSTGale WarningAFC47 hr
Feb 1, 3:57 PM AKSTSmall Craft AdvisoryAFC36 hr
Feb 2, 3:26 AM AKSTStorm WarningAFC12 hr
Feb 2, 3:26 AM AKSTHeavy Freezing Spray WarningAFC12 hr
Feb 2, 3:40 AM AKSTSmall Craft AdvisoryAFC12 hr
Feb 2, 4:07 AM AKSTGale WarningAFC24 hr
Feb 2, 4:07 AM AKSTStorm WarningAFC12 hr
Feb 2, 5:32 AM AKSTWinter Storm WatchAFC9 hr
Feb 2, 9:20 AM AKSTWinter Weather AdvisoryAFC33 hr
Feb 2, 2:39 PM AKSTBlizzard WarningAFC42 hr

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