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Wind Advisory 4, NWS Fairbanks, AK
NWS Fairbanks, AK issued this wind advisory at Jan 20, 2022, 5:37 AM AKST. It took effect at Jan 20, 2022, 9:12 PM AKST. It was in force for 36 hr.
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The facts
- Issued
- Jan 20, 2022, 5:37 AM AKST (14:37 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jan 20, 2022, 9:12 PM AKST
- Expired
- Jan 22, 2022, 9:03 AM AKST
- In force
- 36 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Fairbanks, AK
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793 WWAK73 PAFG 201437 NPWAFG URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Fairbanks AK 537 AM AKST Thu Jan 20 2022 AKZ223-210245- /O.NEW.PAFG.WI.Y.0004.220121T1800Z-220122T1800Z/ Deltana and Tanana Flats- Including the cities of Salcha, Delta Junction, Fort Greely, Harding/Birch Lake, Dry Creek, Dot Lake, and Healy Lake 537 AM AKST Thu Jan 20 2022 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM FRIDAY TO 9 AM AKST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds gusting 40 to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Deltana and Tanana Flats. * WHEN...From 9 AM Friday to 9 AM AKST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will cause blowing snow with low visibility at times. Large snow drifts will form. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ AKZ224-210245- /O.NEW.PAFG.WI.Y.0004.220122T0000Z-220122T2100Z/ Upper Tanana Valley and the Fortymile Country- Including the cities of Tok, Tanacross, Eagle, Tetlin, Northway, Alcan, Chicken, and Boundary 537 AM AKST Thu Jan 20 2022 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM FRIDAY TO NOON AKST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds gusting to 40 mph expected. * WHERE...Along the Alaska Highway from Tanacross west. * WHEN...From 3 PM Friday to noon AKST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ AKZ225-210245- /O.NEW.PAFG.HW.A.0002.220121T2100Z-220123T0000Z/ Denali- Including the cities of Healy, Denali National Park, Carlo Creek, and Kantishna 537 AM AKST Thu Jan 20 2022 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Southeast winds gusting to 70 mph possible. * WHERE...Denali. * WHEN...From Friday afternoon through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. && $$ AKZ226-210245- /O.NEW.PAFG.HW.A.0002.220121T2100Z-220123T0000Z/ Eastern Alaska Range- Including the cities of Mentasta Lake, Black Rapids, Donnelly Dome, Trims DOT Camp, Eagle Trail, and Mineral Lake 537 AM AKST Thu Jan 20 2022 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...South winds gusting to 70 mph possible. * WHERE...Eastern Alaska Range. * WHEN...From Friday afternoon through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. && $$
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261 WWAK73 PAFG 202245 NPWAFG URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Fairbanks AK 145 PM AKST Thu Jan 20 2022 AKZ225-211500- /O.UPG.PAFG.HW.A.0002.220121T2100Z-220123T0000Z/ /O.NEW.PAFG.HW.W.0003.220121T2100Z-220123T0000Z/ Denali- Including the cities of Healy, Denali National Park, Carlo Creek, and Kantishna 145 PM AKST Thu Jan 20 2022 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON FRIDAY TO 3 PM AKST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds 40 to 55 mph with gusts up to 75 mph expected. * WHERE...Denali. * WHEN...From noon Friday to 3 PM AKST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ AKZ226-211500- /O.UPG.PAFG.HW.A.0002.220121T2100Z-220123T0000Z/ /O.NEW.PAFG.HW.W.0003.220121T2100Z-220123T0000Z/ Eastern Alaska Range- Including the cities of Mentasta Lake, Black Rapids, Donnelly Dome, Trims DOT Camp, Eagle Trail, and Mineral Lake 145 PM AKST Thu Jan 20 2022 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON FRIDAY TO 3 PM AKST SATURDAY... * WHAT...South winds 35 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph expected. * WHERE...Eastern Alaska Range. * WHEN...From noon Friday to 3 PM AKST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ AKZ223-211500- /O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0004.220121T1800Z-220122T1800Z/ Deltana and Tanana Flats- Including the cities of Salcha, Delta Junction, Fort Greely, Harding/Birch Lake, Dry Creek, Dot Lake, and Healy Lake 145 PM AKST Thu Jan 20 2022 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM FRIDAY TO 9 AM AKST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Deltana and Tanana Flats. * WHEN...From 9 AM Friday to 9 AM AKST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Blowing snow will reduce visibility to one half mile at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ AKZ224-211500- /O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0004.220122T0000Z-220122T2100Z/ Upper Tanana Valley and the Fortymile Country- Including the cities of Tok, Tanacross, Eagle, Tetlin, Northway, Alcan, Chicken, and Boundary 145 PM AKST Thu Jan 20 2022 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM FRIDAY TO NOON AKST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected. * WHERE...Upper Tanana Valley and the Fortymile Country. * WHEN...From 3 PM Friday to noon AKST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
301 WWAK73 PAFG 210612 NPWAFG URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Fairbanks AK 912 PM AKST Thu Jan 20 2022 AKZ225-211500- /O.CON.PAFG.HW.W.0003.220121T2100Z-220123T0000Z/ Denali- Including the cities of Healy, Denali National Park, Carlo Creek, and Kantishna 912 PM AKST Thu Jan 20 2022 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON FRIDAY TO 3 PM AKST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds 40 to 55 mph with gusts up to 75 mph expected. * WHERE...Denali. * WHEN...From noon Friday to 3 PM AKST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ AKZ226-211500- /O.CON.PAFG.HW.W.0003.220121T2100Z-220123T0000Z/ Eastern Alaska Range- Including the cities of Mentasta Lake, Black Rapids, Donnelly Dome, Trims DOT Camp, Eagle Trail, and Mineral Lake 912 PM AKST Thu Jan 20 2022 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON FRIDAY TO 3 PM AKST SATURDAY... * WHAT...South winds 35 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph expected. * WHERE...Eastern Alaska Range. * WHEN...From noon Friday to 3 PM AKST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ AKZ223-211500- /O.EXT.PAFG.WI.Y.0004.220121T0612Z-220122T1800Z/ Deltana and Tanana Flats- Including the cities of Salcha, Delta Junction, Fort Greely, Harding/Birch Lake, Dry Creek, Dot Lake, and Healy Lake 912 PM AKST Thu Jan 20 2022 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM AKST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Deltana and Tanana Flats. * WHEN...Until 9 AM AKST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Blowing snow will reduce visibility to one half mile at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ AKZ224-211500- /O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0004.220122T0000Z-220122T2100Z/ Upper Tanana Valley and the Fortymile Country- Including the cities of Tok, Tanacross, Eagle, Tetlin, Northway, Alcan, Chicken, and Boundary 912 PM AKST Thu Jan 20 2022 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM FRIDAY TO NOON AKST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected. * WHERE...Upper Tanana Valley and the Fortymile Country. * WHEN...From 3 PM Friday to noon AKST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
009 WWAK73 PAFG 211429 NPWAFG URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Fairbanks AK 529 AM AKST Fri Jan 21 2022 AKZ225-220500- /O.CON.PAFG.HW.W.0003.220121T2100Z-220123T0000Z/ Denali- Including the cities of Healy, Denali National Park, Carlo Creek, and Kantishna 529 AM AKST Fri Jan 21 2022 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 3 PM AKST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds gusting to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...in Passes. * WHEN...From noon today to 3 PM AKST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Blowing and drifting snow will occur. Large snow drifts could form. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ AKZ226-220500- /O.CON.PAFG.HW.W.0003.220121T2100Z-220123T0000Z/ Eastern Alaska Range- Including the cities of Mentasta Lake, Black Rapids, Donnelly Dome, Trims DOT Camp, Eagle Trail, and Mineral Lake 529 AM AKST Fri Jan 21 2022 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 3 PM AKST SATURDAY... * WHAT...South winds gusting to 75 mph expected. * WHERE...Eastern Alaska Range. * WHEN...From noon today to 3 PM AKST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Blowing and drifting snow will occur. Large snow drifts could form. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ AKZ223-220500- /O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-220122T1800Z/ Deltana and Tanana Flats- Including the cities of Salcha, Delta Junction, Fort Greely, Harding/Birch Lake, Dry Creek, Dot Lake, and Healy Lake 529 AM AKST Fri Jan 21 2022 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM AKST SATURDAY... * WHAT...East winds gusting to 55 mph. * WHERE...Deltana and Tanana Flats. * WHEN...Until 9 AM AKST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Blowing and drifting snow will occur. Large snow drifts could form. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ AKZ224-220500- /O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0004.220122T0000Z-220122T2100Z/ Upper Tanana Valley and the Fortymile Country- Including the cities of Tok, Tanacross, Eagle, Tetlin, Northway, Alcan, Chicken, and Boundary 529 AM AKST Fri Jan 21 2022 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO NOON AKST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds gusting to 40 mph expected. * WHERE...Along the Alaska Highway west of Tok. * WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to noon AKST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Blowing and drifting snow will occur. Large snow drifts could form. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
392 WWAK73 PAFG 212350 NPWAFG URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Fairbanks AK 250 PM AKST Fri Jan 21 2022 AKZ225-221500- /O.CON.PAFG.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-220123T0000Z/ Denali- Including the cities of Healy, Denali National Park, Carlo Creek, and Kantishna 250 PM AKST Fri Jan 21 2022 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM AKST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds gusting to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...In Passes. * WHEN...From noon today to 3 PM AKST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Blowing and drifting snow will occur. Large snow drifts could form. Ice accumulations up to one tenth of an inch possible now through tonight. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ AKZ226-221500- /O.CON.PAFG.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-220123T0000Z/ Eastern Alaska Range- Including the cities of Mentasta Lake, Black Rapids, Donnelly Dome, Trims DOT Camp, Eagle Trail, and Mineral Lake 250 PM AKST Fri Jan 21 2022 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM AKST SATURDAY... * WHAT...South winds gusting to 75 mph expected. * WHERE...Eastern Alaska Range. * WHEN...From noon today to 3 PM AKST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Blowing and drifting snow will occur. Large snow drifts could form. Ice accumulations up to one tenth of an inch possible now through tonight. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ AKZ223-221500- /O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-220122T1800Z/ Deltana and Tanana Flats- Including the cities of Salcha, Delta Junction, Fort Greely, Harding/Birch Lake, Dry Creek, Dot Lake, and Healy Lake 250 PM AKST Fri Jan 21 2022 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM AKST SATURDAY... * WHAT...East winds gusting to 55 mph. * WHERE...Deltana and Tanana Flats. * WHEN...Until 9 AM AKST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Blowing and drifting snow will occur. Large snow drifts could form. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ AKZ224-221500- /O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0004.220122T0000Z-220122T2100Z/ Upper Tanana Valley and the Fortymile Country- Including the cities of Tok, Tanacross, Eagle, Tetlin, Northway, Alcan, Chicken, and Boundary 250 PM AKST Fri Jan 21 2022 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds gusting to 40 mph expected. * WHERE...Along the Alaska Highway west of Tok. * WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to noon AKST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Blowing and drifting snow will occur. Large snow drifts could form. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
484 WWAK73 PAFG 221416 NPWAFG URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Fairbanks AK 516 AM AKST Sat Jan 22 2022 AKZ225-221530- /O.CAN.PAFG.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-220123T0000Z/ Denali- Including the cities of Healy, Denali National Park, Carlo Creek, and Kantishna 516 AM AKST Sat Jan 22 2022 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... Winds have now decreased to 40 mph and will continue to decrease today. $$ AKZ223-221530- /O.CAN.PAFG.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-220122T1800Z/ Deltana and Tanana Flats- Including the cities of Salcha, Delta Junction, Fort Greely, Harding/Birch Lake, Dry Creek, Dot Lake, and Healy Lake 516 AM AKST Sat Jan 22 2022 ...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Winds have now decreased. $$ AKZ226-222100- /O.EXT.PAFG.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-220122T2100Z/ Eastern Alaska Range- Including the cities of Mentasta Lake, Black Rapids, Donnelly Dome, Trims DOT Camp, Eagle Trail, and Mineral Lake 516 AM AKST Sat Jan 22 2022 ...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST TODAY... * WHAT...South winds gusting 60 to 70 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Alaska Range. * WHEN...Until noon AKST today. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Blowing and drifting snow will occur. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ AKZ224-222100- /O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-220122T2100Z/ Upper Tanana Valley and the Fortymile Country- Including the cities of Tok, Tanacross, Eagle, Tetlin, Northway, Alcan, Chicken, and Boundary 516 AM AKST Sat Jan 22 2022 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST TODAY... * WHAT...South winds gusting to 40 mph. * WHERE...Along the Alaska Highway west of Tok. * WHEN...Until noon AKST today. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Blowing and drifting snow will occur. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
259 WWAK73 PAFG 221803 NPWAFG URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Fairbanks AK 903 AM AKST Sat Jan 22 2022 AKZ226-230530- /O.CAN.PAFG.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-220122T2100Z/ /O.NEW.PAFG.WI.Y.0005.220122T1803Z-220124T0300Z/ Eastern Alaska Range- Including the cities of Mentasta Lake, Black Rapids, Donnelly Dome, Trims DOT Camp, Eagle Trail, and Mineral Lake 903 AM AKST Sat Jan 22 2022 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST SUNDAY... ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...South winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Alaska Range, including Isabel Pass. * WHEN...Until 6 PM AKST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ AKZ224-221915- /O.CAN.PAFG.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-220122T2100Z/ Upper Tanana Valley and the Fortymile Country- Including the cities of Tok, Tanacross, Eagle, Tetlin, Northway, Alcan, Chicken, and Boundary 903 AM AKST Sat Jan 22 2022 ...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... $$
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this wind advisory 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 wind advisory went out at Jan 19, 3:29 PM AKST, 14 hours 8 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Jan 19, 3:29 PM AKST, 14 hours 8 minutes before
Northern Alaska Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Fairbanks AK 329 PM AKST Wed Jan 19 2022 .SYNOPSIS... Nuisance wind chill issues along the West Coast and the Beaufort Sea Coast continue this afternoon, but expected to improve going into tomorrow as winds subside in these areas. Light snow across the Interior expected to subside as well tonight as the focal point of snow shifts to the West Coast and areas of the eastern Interior through tomorrow. Easterly winds will increase overnight across higher terrain of the Interior and is expected to cause blowing snow issues along highway summits tomorrow through Friday night. A change in weather pattern beginning on Friday will bring warmer conditions and gusty winds through Alaska Range passes for the weekend across northern Alaska. && .DISCUSSION... An Arctic trough draped across the North Slope southwest into Norton Sound continues to cause light snow across the Interior this afternoon. This trough is expected to become a closed low over the Yukon Delta region by tonight, resulting in the dissipation of the Arctic boundary across the Interior, with light snow continuing for the Western Interior. A shortwave trough associated with this feature will move east across the Alaska Range and into the eastern Interior tonight, bringing light snow to that region through tomorrow morning. After that trough exits into Canada, the pattern will change quickly Thursday into Friday as ridging builds across the Interior and the closed low migrates westward into the Bering Sea by Friday morning. This change in pattern will result in a chinook pattern across the Alaska and Brooks Ranges, with snowy conditions out west through the weekend. Central and Eastern Interior... Light snow continues from Lake Minchumina northeast to Fort Yukon this afternoon. This line of snow is expected to dissipate this evening. A front pushing across the eastern Alaska Range this afternoon will bring snow to the eastern Interior with 1 to 2 inches of accumulations through tonight. Otherwise the Interior is expected to be mostly snow free going into the weekend. The pressure gradient across the Interior is expected to strengthen tomorrow as a strong Pacific front moves into the Gulf of Alaska. The result will be winds gusting to 45 mph across highway summits of the Interior from tomorrow through Friday night. Looking towards the weekend, southerly flow developing tomorrow night will cause temperatures to warm into the 20s and 30s by Saturday. Southerly gap winds with gusts 50 to 60 mph expected to develop by Friday night and last into Saturday. North Slope and Brooks Range... Winds chills hovering around -50F due to west winds 15-20 mph continue this afternoon along the Beaufort Sea Coast, but conditions are expected to improve through this evening. Surface high pressure will build across the Arctic Plains, with easterly winds increasing across the Arctic Coast on Friday. A Winter Storm Watch is in effect for the Western Arctic Coast for the potential for blizzard conditions Friday into Saturday, with the rest of the Arctic Coast having potential for blowing snow issues during this time frame as well. Southerly gap winds through the eastern Brooks Range passes expected to develop on Friday, with gusts to 35 mph possible into Saturday morning. As a result of the southerly flow, a warming trend to above normal is expected going through the weekend. West Coast and Western Interior... Currently, wind chills continue to be an issue for spots along the West Coast, but are expected to improve through tonight as temperatures warm and winds weaken. Northerly winds through the Bering Strait will continue through Friday before a surface low tracks into the eastern Bering Sea by Saturday morning. The initial front from this feature is expected to bring snow to the Yukon Delta and the Lower Yukon Valley region by tomorrow night, with more widespread snow associated with the occlusion of this front on Saturday. There remains uncertainty with the track of this low, but snowfall amounts in the 2-6 inch range from Friday morning through Friday night remains the current outlook. Precipitation type may become an issue going through the weekend as temperatures warm into the low to mid 30s, but uncertainty remains on where the warm sector will set up across the area as the surface low tracks northward Saturday into Sunday. Coastal Hazard Potential Days 3 and 4...None. Extended Forecast Days 4-7... A chinook warming pattern out east and heavy snow over the Western Interior and parts of the West Coast will firmly be in place by the middle of the weekend. Model guidance indicates this pattern persisting into early next week before a deep trough cuts off the chinook pattern and snowy conditions by the middle of the week, resulting in a cooling trend across northern Alaska. && .AFG WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... Wind Chill Advisory for AKZ203-AKZ204-AKZ207-AKZ212-AKZ213. Winter Weather Advisory for AKZ219-AKZ220-AKZ221. Winter Storm Watch for AKZ201. Brisk Wind Advisory for PKZ200-PKZ210-PKZ220-PKZ225. && JAN 22
The office that day
Everything else NWS Fairbanks, AK issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 20, 5:37 AM AKST | High Wind Watch | AFG | 8 hr | |
| Jan 20, 5:50 AM AKST | Winter Weather Advisory | AFG | 51 hr | |
| Jan 20, 6:09 AM AKST | Winter Weather Advisory | AFG | 71 hr | |
| Jan 20, 6:14 AM AKST | Gale Warning | AFG | 9 hr | |
| Jan 20, 6:16 AM AKST | Gale Warning | AFG | 32 hr | |
| Jan 20, 1:00 PM AKST | Winter Storm Watch | AFG | 17 hr | |
| Jan 20, 1:45 PM AKST | High Wind Warning | AFG | 43 hr |
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