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Blizzard Warning 9, NWS Fairbanks, AK

February 24, 2022

NWS Fairbanks, AK issued this blizzard warning at Feb 24, 2022, 11:21 AM AKST. It was in force for 48 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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The facts

Issued
Feb 24, 2022, 11:21 AM AKST (20:21 UTC)
Expired
Feb 26, 2022, 11:21 AM AKST
In force
48 hr
Issued by
NWS Fairbanks, AK

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836 
WWAK41 PAFG 242021
WSWNSB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
1121 AM AKST Thu Feb 24 2022

AKZ201-251400-
/O.UPG.PAFG.WW.Y.0041.000000T0000Z-220226T0900Z/
/O.NEW.PAFG.BZ.W.0009.220224T2021Z-220225T2100Z/
Western Arctic Coast-
Including Wainwright, Atqasuk, Point Lay, and Cape Lisburne
1121 AM AKST Thu Feb 24 2022

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions occurring. Travel will be very 
  difficult to impossible.

* WHERE...Western Arctic Coast.

* WHEN...Until noon Friday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 50 mph will 
  cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant 
  drifting of the snow is likely.

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 extremely difficult. The latest road
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

AKZ202-251400-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0041.220225T0900Z-220226T1500Z/
Northern Arctic Coast-
Including Utqiagvik, Alaktak, Pitt Point, and Nulavik
1121 AM AKST Thu Feb 24 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT
TONIGHT TO 6 AM AKST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Blowing snow with low visibility expected. Plan on 
  difficult travel conditions. Visibility one half mile of less 
  at times.

* WHERE...Northern Arctic Coast.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting to 50 mph will cause areas 
  of blowing and drifting snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for blowing snow means periods of
blowing snow will cause travel difficulties. The latest road
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

AKZ203-251400-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0041.220225T0900Z-220226T2100Z/
Central Beaufort Sea Coast-
Including Nuiqsut, Prudhoe Bay, Alpine, Deadhorse, and Kuparuk
1121 AM AKST Thu Feb 24 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT
TONIGHT TO NOON AKST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Blowing snow with low visibility expected. Plan on 
  difficult travel conditions. Visibility one half mile of less 
  at times.

* WHERE...Central Beaufort Sea Coast.

* WHEN...Until noon Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 50 mph will 
  cause areas of blowing and drifting snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for blowing snow means periods of
blowing snow will cause travel difficulties. The latest road
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

AKZ204-251400-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0041.220225T0900Z-220226T2100Z/
Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast-
Including Kaktovik and Flaxman Island
1121 AM AKST Thu Feb 24 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT
TONIGHT TO NOON AKST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Blowing snow with low visibility expected. Plan on 
  areas of poor visibilities to create difficult travel 
  conditions at times. Visibility one half mile of less at times.

* WHERE...Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast.

* WHEN...Until noon Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 55 mph will 
  cause areas of blowing and drifting snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for blowing snow means periods of
blowing snow will cause travel difficulties. The latest road
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$
6 follow-up statements
842 
WWAK41 PAFG 242244
WSWNSB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
144 PM AKST Thu Feb 24 2022

AKZ204-251415-
/O.UPG.PAFG.WW.Y.0041.220225T0900Z-220226T2100Z/
/O.NEW.PAFG.BZ.W.0010.220226T0000Z-220226T2100Z/
Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast-
Including Kaktovik and Flaxman Island
144 PM AKST Thu Feb 24 2022

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM FRIDAY TO NOON AKST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Travel will be very 
  difficult to impossible. Damage to power lines is possible.

* WHERE...Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast.

* WHEN...3 PM Friday to noon Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 55 mph will 
  cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant 
  drifting of the snow is likely.

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 extremely difficult. The latest road
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

AKZ202-251415-
/O.UPG.PAFG.WW.Y.0041.220225T0900Z-220226T1500Z/
/O.EXB.PAFG.BZ.W.0009.220225T2100Z-220226T2100Z/
Northern Arctic Coast-
Including Utqiagvik, Alaktak, Pitt Point, and Nulavik
144 PM AKST Thu Feb 24 2022

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON FRIDAY TO NOON AKST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions occurring. Travel will be very 
  difficult to impossible.

* WHERE...Northern Arctic Coast.

* WHEN...Noon Friday to noon Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 50 mph will 
  cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant 
  drifting of the snow is likely.

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 extremely difficult. The latest road
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

AKZ203-251415-
/O.UPG.PAFG.WW.Y.0041.220225T0900Z-220226T2100Z/
/O.EXB.PAFG.BZ.W.0009.220225T2100Z-220226T2100Z/
Central Beaufort Sea Coast-
Including Nuiqsut, Prudhoe Bay, Alpine, Deadhorse, and Kuparuk
144 PM AKST Thu Feb 24 2022

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON FRIDAY TO NOON AKST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions occurring. Travel will be very 
  difficult to impossible.

* WHERE...Central Beaufort Sea Coast.

* WHEN...Noon Friday to noon Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 50 mph will 
  cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant 
  drifting of the snow is likely.

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 extremely difficult. The latest road
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

AKZ201-251415-
/O.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0009.000000T0000Z-220225T2100Z/
Western Arctic Coast-
Including Wainwright, Atqasuk, Point Lay, and Cape Lisburne
144 PM AKST Thu Feb 24 2022

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions occurring. Travel will be very 
  difficult to impossible.

* WHERE...Western Arctic Coast.

* WHEN...Until noon Friday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 50 mph will 
  cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant 
  drifting of the snow is likely.

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 extremely difficult. The latest road
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$
050 
WWAK41 PAFG 251427
WSWNSB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
527 AM AKST Fri Feb 25 2022

AKZ201-260200-
/O.EXT.PAFG.BZ.W.0009.000000T0000Z-220226T0300Z/
Western Arctic Coast-
Including Wainwright, Atqasuk, Point Lay, and Cape Lisburne
527 AM AKST Fri Feb 25 2022

...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions occurring. Travel will be very 
  difficult to impossible.

* WHERE...Western Arctic Coast.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM today.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 50 mph will 
  cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant 
  drifting of the snow is likely.

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 extremely difficult. The latest road
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

AKZ204-260200-
/O.EXT.PAFG.BZ.W.0010.220226T0000Z-220227T0300Z/
Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast-
Including Kaktovik and Flaxman Island
527 AM AKST Fri Feb 25 2022

...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
6 PM AKST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Travel will be very
  difficult to impossible.

* WHERE...Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast.

* WHEN...3 PM today to 6 PM Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 55 mph will 
  cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant 
  drifting of the snow is likely.

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 extremely difficult. The latest road
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

AKZ202-260200-
/O.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0009.220225T2100Z-220226T2100Z/
Northern Arctic Coast-
Including Utqiagvik, Alaktak, Pitt Point, and Nulavik
527 AM AKST Fri Feb 25 2022

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO NOON
AKST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Travel will be very 
  difficult to impossible.

* WHERE...Northern Arctic Coast.

* WHEN...Noon Friday to noon Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 50 mph will 
  cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant 
  drifting of the snow is likely.

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 extremely difficult. The latest road
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

AKZ203-260200-
/O.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0009.220225T2100Z-220226T2100Z/
Central Beaufort Sea Coast-
Including Nuiqsut, Prudhoe Bay, Alpine, Deadhorse, and Kuparuk
527 AM AKST Fri Feb 25 2022

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO NOON
AKST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Travel will be very 
  difficult to impossible.

* WHERE...Central Beaufort Sea Coast.

* WHEN...Noon Friday to noon Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 50 mph will 
  cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant 
  drifting of the snow is likely.

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 extremely difficult. The latest road
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

AKZ206-260200-
/O.NEW.PAFG.WW.Y.0043.220226T0300Z-220227T0300Z/
Northeastern Brooks Range-
Including Anaktuvuk Pass, Atigun Pass, Galbraith Lake, Sagwon, 
and Franklin Bluffs
527 AM AKST Fri Feb 25 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
6 PM AKST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Blowing snow expected. Plan on areas of poor visibilities
  and slick roadways to create difficult travel conditions at
  times.

* WHERE...Northeastern Brooks Range.

* WHEN...6 PM today to 6 PM Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 45 mph will 
  cause areas of blowing and drifting snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for blowing snow means periods of
blowing snow will cause travel difficulties. The latest road
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$
594 
WWAK41 PAFG 252322
WSWNSB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
222 PM AKST Fri Feb 25 2022

AKZ201-260900-
/O.EXT.PAFG.BZ.W.0009.000000T0000Z-220226T0900Z/
Western Arctic Coast-
Including Wainwright, Atqasuk, Point Lay, and Cape Lisburne
222 PM AKST Fri Feb 25 2022

...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AKST TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions occurring. Travel will be very 
  difficult to impossible.

* WHERE...Western Arctic Coast.

* WHEN...Until midnight.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 50 mph will 
  cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant 
  drifting of the snow is likely.

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 extremely difficult. The latest road
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

AKZ202-260900-
/O.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0009.000000T0000Z-220226T2100Z/
Northern Arctic Coast-
Including Utqiagvik, Alaktak, Pitt Point, and Nulavik
222 PM AKST Fri Feb 25 2022

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Travel will be very 
  difficult to impossible.

* WHERE...Northern Arctic Coast.

* WHEN...Until noon Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 50 mph will 
  cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant 
  drifting of the snow is likely.

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 extremely difficult. The latest road
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

AKZ203-260900-
/O.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0009.000000T0000Z-220226T2100Z/
Central Beaufort Sea Coast-
Including Nuiqsut, Prudhoe Bay, Alpine, Deadhorse, and Kuparuk
222 PM AKST Fri Feb 25 2022

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Travel will be very 
  difficult to impossible.

* WHERE...Central Beaufort Sea Coast.

* WHEN...Until noon Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 50 mph will 
  cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant 
  drifting of the snow is likely.

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 extremely difficult. The latest road
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

AKZ204-260900-
/O.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0010.220226T0000Z-220227T0300Z/
Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast-
Including Kaktovik and Flaxman Island
222 PM AKST Fri Feb 25 2022

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Travel will be very 
  difficult to impossible.

* WHERE...Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 55 mph will 
  cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant 
  drifting of the snow is likely.

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 extremely difficult. The latest road
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

AKZ206-260900-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0043.220226T0300Z-220227T0300Z/
Northeastern Brooks Range-
Including Anaktuvuk Pass, Atigun Pass, Galbraith Lake, Sagwon, 
and Franklin Bluffs
222 PM AKST Fri Feb 25 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS
EVENING TO 6 PM AKST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Blowing snow expected. Plan on areas of poor 
  visibilities and slick roadways to create difficult travel 
  conditions at times.

* WHERE...Northeastern Brooks Range.

* WHEN...From 6 PM today to 6 PM Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 45 mph will 
  cause areas of blowing and drifting snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for blowing snow means periods of
blowing snow will cause travel difficulties. The latest road
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$
654 
WWAK41 PAFG 260858
WSWNSB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
1158 PM AKST Fri Feb 25 2022

AKZ201-261800-
/O.EXT.PAFG.BZ.W.0009.000000T0000Z-220226T1800Z/
Western Arctic Coast-
Including Wainwright, Atqasuk, Point Lay, and Cape Lisburne
1158 PM AKST Fri Feb 25 2022

...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM AKST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions occurring. Travel will be very 
  difficult to impossible.

* WHERE...Western Arctic Coast.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 50 mph will 
  cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant 
  drifting of the snow is likely.

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 extremely difficult. The latest road
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

AKZ202-261800-
/O.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0009.000000T0000Z-220226T2100Z/
Northern Arctic Coast-
Including Utqiagvik, Alaktak, Pitt Point, and Nulavik
1158 PM AKST Fri Feb 25 2022

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Travel will be very 
  difficult to impossible.

* WHERE...Northern Arctic Coast.

* WHEN...Until noon Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 50 mph will 
  cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant 
  drifting of the snow is likely.

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 extremely difficult. The latest road
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

AKZ203-261800-
/O.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0009.000000T0000Z-220226T2100Z/
Central Beaufort Sea Coast-
Including Nuiqsut, Prudhoe Bay, Alpine, Deadhorse, and Kuparuk
1158 PM AKST Fri Feb 25 2022

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Travel will be very 
  difficult to impossible.

* WHERE...Central Beaufort Sea Coast.

* WHEN...Until noon Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 50 mph will 
  cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant 
  drifting of the snow is likely.

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 extremely difficult. The latest road
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

AKZ204-261800-
/O.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0010.000000T0000Z-220227T0300Z/
Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast-
Including Kaktovik and Flaxman Island
1158 PM AKST Fri Feb 25 2022

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Travel will be very 
  difficult to impossible.

* WHERE...Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 55 mph will 
  cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant 
  drifting of the snow is likely.

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 extremely difficult. The latest road
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

AKZ206-261800-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0043.000000T0000Z-220227T0300Z/
Northeastern Brooks Range-
Including Anaktuvuk Pass, Atigun Pass, Galbraith Lake, Sagwon, 
and Franklin Bluffs
1158 PM AKST Fri Feb 25 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Blowing snow expected. Plan on areas of poor 
  visibilities and slick roadways to create difficult travel 
  conditions at times.

* WHERE...Northeastern Brooks Range.

* WHEN...From 6 PM today to 6 PM Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 45 mph will 
  cause areas of blowing and drifting snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for blowing snow means periods of
blowing snow will cause travel difficulties. The latest road
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$
096 
WWAK41 PAFG 261626
WSWNSB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
726 AM AKST Sat Feb 26 2022

AKZ201-261730-
/O.CAN.PAFG.BZ.W.0009.000000T0000Z-220226T1800Z/
Western Arctic Coast-
Including Wainwright, Atqasuk, Point Lay, and Cape Lisburne
726 AM AKST Sat Feb 26 2022

...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED...

$$

AKZ202-262100-
/O.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0009.000000T0000Z-220226T2100Z/
Northern Arctic Coast-
Including Utqiagvik, Alaktak, Pitt Point, and Nulavik
726 AM AKST Sat Feb 26 2022

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST TODAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Travel will be very 
  difficult to impossible.

* WHERE...Northern Arctic Coast.

* WHEN...Until noon Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 50 mph will 
  cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant 
  drifting of the snow is likely.

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 extremely difficult. The latest road
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

AKZ203-262100-
/O.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0009.000000T0000Z-220226T2100Z/
Central Beaufort Sea Coast-
Including Nuiqsut, Prudhoe Bay, Alpine, Deadhorse, and Kuparuk
726 AM AKST Sat Feb 26 2022

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST TODAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Travel will be very 
  difficult to impossible.

* WHERE...Central Beaufort Sea Coast.

* WHEN...Until noon Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 50 mph will 
  cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant 
  drifting of the snow is likely.

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 extremely difficult. The latest road
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

AKZ204-270030-
/O.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0010.000000T0000Z-220227T0300Z/
Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast-
Including Kaktovik and Flaxman Island
726 AM AKST Sat Feb 26 2022

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Travel will be very 
  difficult to impossible.

* WHERE...Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 55 mph will 
  cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant 
  drifting of the snow is likely.

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 extremely difficult. The latest road
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

AKZ206-270030-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0043.000000T0000Z-220227T0300Z/
Northeastern Brooks Range-
Including Anaktuvuk Pass, Atigun Pass, Galbraith Lake, Sagwon, 
and Franklin Bluffs
726 AM AKST Sat Feb 26 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Blowing snow expected. Plan on areas of poor 
  visibilities and slick roadways to create difficult travel 
  conditions at times.

* WHERE...Northeastern Brooks Range.

* WHEN...From 6 PM today to 6 PM Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 45 mph will 
  cause areas of blowing and drifting snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for blowing snow means periods of
blowing snow will cause travel difficulties. The latest road
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$
433 
WWAK41 PAFG 262021
WSWNSB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
1121 AM AKST Sat Feb 26 2022

AKZ202-203-262130-
/O.CAN.PAFG.BZ.W.0009.000000T0000Z-220226T2100Z/
Northern Arctic Coast-Central Beaufort Sea Coast-
Including Utqiagvik, Alaktak, Pitt Point, Nulavik, Nuiqsut, 
Prudhoe Bay, Alpine, Deadhorse, and Kuparuk
1121 AM AKST Sat Feb 26 2022

...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED...

$$

AKZ204-270300-
/O.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0010.000000T0000Z-220227T0300Z/
Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast-
Including Kaktovik and Flaxman Island
1121 AM AKST Sat Feb 26 2022

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions continuing. Travel will be very 
  difficult to impossible.

* WHERE...Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 55 mph will 
  cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant 
  drifting of the snow is likely.

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 extremely difficult. 

$$

AKZ206-270300-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0043.000000T0000Z-220227T0300Z/
Northeastern Brooks Range-
Including Anaktuvuk Pass, Atigun Pass, Galbraith Lake, Sagwon, 
and Franklin Bluffs
1121 AM AKST Sat Feb 26 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Blowing snow continuing. Plan on areas of poor 
  visibilities and slick roadways to create difficult travel 
  conditions at times.

* WHERE...Northeastern Brooks Range.

* WHEN...From 6 PM today to 6 PM Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 45 mph will 
  cause areas of blowing and drifting snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for blowing snow means periods of
blowing snow will cause travel difficulties. The latest road
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this blizzard warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Fairbanks, AK wrote its last area forecast discussion before this blizzard warning went out at Feb 24, 6:37 AM AKST, 4 hours 44 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Feb 24, 6:37 AM AKST, 4 hours 44 minutes before
Northern Alaska Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
637 AM AKST Thu Feb 24 2022

.SYNOPSIS...
The messy weather pattern continues this morning, but the mixed
precipitation out west will become more spotty going through today.
Temperatures expected to remain well above climatological normal
across most of the forecast area going into the weekend. Alaska
Range winds expected to gust into the 50 to 60 mph range through
tomorrow, while strong easterly winds developing across the Arctic
Coast will cause blowing snow issues going into Saturday.

&&

.DISCUSSION...
Deep troughing over the Bering Sea and ridging cutting southeast
to northwest across the state this morning will continue to be the
general pattern going through the weekend. However, the longwave
troughing in the Bering Sea will slowly weaken the ridge as it
retreats eastward across the the eastern portions of Alaska by
Friday as a strong shortwave trough moves north into the Bristol
Bay region. This trough will retrograde back to the central Bering
Sea by Saturday, but the longwave trough will encompass the West
Coast. General southerly flow will persist across northern Alaska
going into the later portions of the weekend.

An occluded weather front stretching across the West Coast through
St. Lawrence Island this morning will push to the north, with a
secondary wave bringing more mixed precipitation to the Yukon
Delta and Lower Yukon Valleys through today. Chances for
precipitation will begin to wane tonight out west. The next strong
weather system will push north into Bristol Bay on Friday morning,
bringing more chances for mixed precipitation for the Yukon Delta
as the front pushes north. Models are indicating the front
reaching north of the Alaska Range, creating the potential for
snow for areas of the Interior Friday night. This general low
pressure pattern will result in increasing easterly flow across
the Interior beginning on Friday and lasting into the weekend.

Central and Eastern Interior...
The only current hazardous weather across the Interior is Alaska
Range winds through passes gusting 55 to 65 mph this morning.
These windy conditions are expected to last into Friday night.
Otherwise, dry and warm conditions through tomorrow, with chances
for snow as a weather front pushes north of the Alaska Range
Friday night into Saturday across portions of the southern
Interior. Easterly winds expected to increase across higher
terrain of the Interior on Friday as pressure lowers across the
Interior going into Saturday. Temperatures remaining well above
normal going into the weekend, with highs primarily in the 20s to
30s before a cooling trend beginning on Saturday.

North Slope and Brooks Range...
Blowing snow issues due to easterly winds gusting to 40 mph have
begun on the western Arctic Coast this morning with half mile
visibilities. These conditions are expected to spread further east
across the Chukchi Sea and Beaufort Sea Coasts over the next
couple of days, resulting in widespread blowing snow and near
blizzard conditions with gusts ranging from 45 to 55 mph from
Point Lay to Kaktovik going into Saturday night. Southerly winds
through the Brooks Range expected to increase beginning tomorrow,
with gusts 40 to 50 mph Friday night through Saturday.
Temperatures are currently near normal, with a weather front
pushing in from the south ushering in warmer temperatures to
around five degrees above normal going into the weekend.

West Coast and Western Interior...
Most of the mixed precipitation has ended at least from Kotzebue
Sound south early this morning, with snow and areas of freezing
precipitation continuing for St. Lawrence Island and areas of the
Chukchi Sea Coast and Lower Kobuk and Noatak Valleys. Another 1
to 3 inches of snow is expected for St. Lawrence Island before
tapering off this evening. Another push of mixed precipitation
will be possible for the Yukon Delta and the Lower Yukon Valleys,
with accumulations of five hundredths of an inch possible through
today. Temperatures in the 30s to 40s for highs today will
gradually cool to below freezing for high temperatures by Sunday.

Coastal Hazard Potential Days 3 and 4...None.

Extended Forecast Days 4 to 7...
Deep troughing through the Bering Sea and some form of ridging
over the state will continue to be the pattern going into next
week based on latest guidance. This would favor the seasonably
warm temperatures to continue as well, with relatively limited
precipitation coverage during this time period.

&&

.AFG WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
Wind Advisory for AKZ225-AKZ226.

Winter Storm Warning for AKZ213.

Winter Weather Advisory for AKZ201-AKZ202-AKZ203-AKZ204-AKZ207-
AKZ214-AKZ215.

Gale Warning for PKZ225-PKZ230.

Brisk Wind Advisory for PKZ200-PKZ210-PKZ215-PKZ220-PKZ235-
PKZ240-PKZ245.

&&

FEB 22

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 23, 3:33 PM AKSTWinter Weather AdvisoryAFG22 hr
Feb 23, 3:47 PM AKSTGale WarningAFG61 hr
Feb 23, 3:47 PM AKSTGale WarningAFG12 hr
Feb 24, 4:06 AM AKSTBrisk Wind AdvisoryAFG24 hr
Feb 24, 4:09 AM AKSTBrisk Wind AdvisoryAFG35 hr
Feb 24, 1:44 PM AKSTBlizzard WarningAFG49 hr
Feb 24, 1:47 PM AKSTWinter Weather AdvisoryAFG51 hr
Feb 24, 1:49 PM AKSTGale WarningAFG63 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.