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Winter Storm Warning 2, NWS Fairbanks, AK

February 16, 2022

NWS Fairbanks, AK issued this winter storm warning at Feb 16, 2022, 5:46 AM AKST. It took effect at Feb 16, 2022, 9:00 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 16, 2022, 5:46 AM AKST (14:46 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 16, 2022, 9:00 AM AKST
Expired
Feb 18, 2022, 9:00 AM AKST
In force
48 hr
Issued by
NWS Fairbanks, AK

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295 
WWAK43 PAFG 161446
WSWAFG

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
546 AM AKST Wed Feb 16 2022

AKZ226-170200-
/O.NEW.PAFG.WS.W.0002.220216T1800Z-220218T1800Z/
Eastern Alaska Range-
Including Mentasta Lake, Black Rapids, Donnelly Dome, 
Trims DOT Camp, Eagle Trail, and Mineral Lake
546 AM AKST Wed Feb 16 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 9 AM
AKST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Travel will be very
  difficult to impossible. Total snow accumulations of 10 to 15
  inches, with localized amounts up to 24 inches, are expected.

* WHERE...Eastern Alaska Range.

* WHEN...9 AM today to 9 AM Friday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will cause
  areas of blowing and drifting snow. Highest snow accumulations
  will be along the Richardson Highway south of Trims Camp and
  along the Tok Cutoff where up to 24 inches are expected.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow and blowing snow means severe
winter weather conditions are expected. This will make travel
very difficult or impossible. The latest road conditions can be
obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

AKZ223-170200-
/O.NEW.PAFG.WW.Y.0033.220216T1500Z-220217T1200Z/
Deltana and Tanana Flats-
Including Salcha, Delta Junction, Fort Greely, 
Harding/Birch Lake, Dry Creek, Dot Lake, and Healy Lake
546 AM AKST Wed Feb 16 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM AKST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Plan on difficult travel conditions. Total
  snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches are expected.

* WHERE...Deltana and Tanana Flats.

* WHEN...6 AM today to 3 AM Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Look for reduced visibilities at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

$$

AKZ224-170200-
/O.NEW.PAFG.WW.Y.0033.220216T1500Z-220217T1200Z/
Upper Tanana Valley and the Fortymile Country-
Including Tok, Tanacross, Eagle, Tetlin, Northway, Alcan, 
Chicken, and Boundary
546 AM AKST Wed Feb 16 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM AKST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Plan on difficult travel conditions. Total
  snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches are expected.

* WHERE...Upper Tanana Valley and the Fortymile Country.

* WHEN...6 AM today to 3 AM Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Look for reduced visibilities at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

$$

AKZ221-170200-
/O.NEW.PAFG.WW.Y.0034.220218T0000Z-220218T2100Z/
Central Interior-
Including Nenana, Anderson, Tanana, Minto, Manley Hot Springs, 
Rampart, Lake Minchumina, and Livengood
546 AM AKST Wed Feb 16 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THURSDAY TO NOON
AKST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Plan on difficult travel
  conditions. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches are 
  expected.

* WHERE...Central Interior.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 30 mph will cause
  areas of blowing and drifting snow, reducing visibility to one
  half mile or less at times over summits of the Elliot Highway.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

$$

AKZ222-170200-
/O.NEW.PAFG.WW.Y.0034.220218T0000Z-220218T2100Z/
Middle Tanana Valley-
Including Fairbanks, Fort Wainwright, Eielson AFB, Ester, 
North Pole, Moose Creek, Two Rivers, Fox, Chatanika, 
Chena Hot Springs, and Sourdough Camp
546 AM AKST Wed Feb 16 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THURSDAY TO NOON
AKST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Plan on difficult travel
  conditions. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches are
  expected.

* WHERE...Middle Tanana Valley.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 30 mph will 
  cause areas of blowing and drifting snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

$$
4 follow-up statements
887 
WWAK43 PAFG 162312
WSWAFG

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
212 PM AKST Wed Feb 16 2022

AKZ226-171500-
/O.CON.PAFG.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-220218T1800Z/
Eastern Alaska Range-
Including Mentasta Lake, Black Rapids, Donnelly Dome, 
Trims DOT Camp, Eagle Trail, and Mineral Lake
212 PM AKST Wed Feb 16 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM AKST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Plan on difficult
  travel conditions. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 7
  inches, with localized amounts up to 15 inches, are expected.

* WHERE...Eastern Alaska Range.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM Friday. Snowfall will decrease in intensity
  tonight and will pick up again during the day on Thursday. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will cause
  areas of blowing and drifting snow. Highest snow accumulations
  will be along the Richardson Highway south of Trims Camp and
  along the Tok Cutoff. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow and blowing snow means severe
winter weather conditions are occurring. This will make travel
very difficult or impossible. The latest road conditions can be
obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

AKZ219-171500-
/O.EXB.PAFG.WW.Y.0034.220217T1500Z-220218T1500Z/
Upper Koyukuk Valley-
Including Allakaket, Hughes, Bettles, Caribou Mountain, 
and Gobblers Knob
212 PM AKST Wed Feb 16 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THURSDAY TO 6 AM
AKST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Plan on difficult travel
  conditions. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will cause areas of
  blowing and drifting snow reducing the visibility to one half
  mile or less at times. Total snow accumulations of up to one 
  inch are expected.

* WHERE...Dalton Highway Summits.

* WHEN...6 AM Thursday to 6 AM Friday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Cold wind chills as low as 50 below zero 
  will cause frostbite in as little as 10 minutes to exposed skin.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

$$

AKZ220-171500-
/O.EXB.PAFG.WW.Y.0034.220217T1500Z-220218T1500Z/
Yukon Flats and Surrounding Uplands-
Including Fort Yukon, Venetie, Central, Circle, Stevens Village, 
Beaver, Chalkyitsik, Birch Creek, Circle Hot Springs, 
Eagle Summit, and Twelvemile Summit
212 PM AKST Wed Feb 16 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THURSDAY TO 6 AM
AKST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Plan on difficult travel
  conditions. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will cause areas of
  blowing and drifting snow reducing the visibility to one half
  mile or less at times. Total snow accumulations of up to one 
  inch are expected.

* WHERE...Steese and Dalton Highway Summits.

* WHEN...6 AM Thursday to 6 AM Friday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Look for reduced visibilities at times. 
  Cold wind chills as low as 50 below zero will cause frostbite 
  in as little as 10 minutes to exposed skin.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

$$

AKZ223-171500-
/O.EXT.PAFG.WW.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-220219T0300Z/
Deltana and Tanana Flats-
Including Salcha, Delta Junction, Fort Greely, 
Harding/Birch Lake, Dry Creek, Dot Lake, and Healy Lake
212 PM AKST Wed Feb 16 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Plan on difficult travel
  conditions. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches are 
  expected.

* WHERE...Deltana and Tanana Flats.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM Friday. Snow will taper off this evening and
  will intensify again on during the day on Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 30 mph will cause
  areas of blowing and drifting snow. The heaviest snow is
  expected west of Birch Lake. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

$$

AKZ224-171500-
/O.EXT.PAFG.WW.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-220219T0300Z/
Upper Tanana Valley and the Fortymile Country-
Including Tok, Tanacross, Eagle, Tetlin, Northway, Alcan, 
Chicken, and Boundary
212 PM AKST Wed Feb 16 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Snow occurring. Plan on difficult travel conditions. 
  Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches, with localized 
  amounts up to 7 inches, are expected.

* WHERE...Upper Tanana Valley and the Fortymile Country.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM Friday. Snow will taper off this evening and
  will intensify again on during the day on Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Look for reduced visibilities at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

$$

AKZ222-171500-
/O.EXT.PAFG.WW.Y.0034.220218T0000Z-220219T0000Z/
Middle Tanana Valley-
Including Fairbanks, Fort Wainwright, Eielson AFB, Ester, 
North Pole, Moose Creek, Two Rivers, Fox, Chatanika, 
Chena Hot Springs, and Sourdough Camp
212 PM AKST Wed Feb 16 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THURSDAY TO
3 PM AKST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Plan on difficult travel
  conditions. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches are 
  expected.

* WHERE...Middle Tanana Valley.

* WHEN...3 PM Thursday to 3 PM Friday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 30 mph will cause
  areas of blowing and drifting snow over highway summits north of
  Fairbanks.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

$$

AKZ221-171500-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0034.220218T0000Z-220218T2100Z/
Central Interior-
Including Nenana, Anderson, Tanana, Minto, Manley Hot Springs, 
Rampart, Lake Minchumina, and Livengood
212 PM AKST Wed Feb 16 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THURSDAY
TO NOON AKST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Plan on difficult travel
  conditions. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches are
  expected.

* WHERE...Central Interior.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 30 mph will cause
  areas of blowing and drifting snow, reducing visibility to one
  half mile or less at times over summits of the Elliot Highway.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

$$
626 
WWAK43 PAFG 171241
WSWAFG

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
341 AM AKST Thu Feb 17 2022

AKZ226-180100-
/O.CON.PAFG.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-220218T1800Z/
Eastern Alaska Range-
Including Mentasta Lake, Black Rapids, Donnelly Dome, 
Trims DOT Camp, Eagle Trail, and Mineral Lake
341 AM AKST Thu Feb 17 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM AKST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Plan on difficult 
  travel conditions. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 7 
  inches, with localized amounts up to 15 inches, are expected.

* WHERE...Eastern Alaska Range.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM Friday. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will 
  cause areas of blowing and drifting snow. Highest snow 
  accumulations will be along the Richardson Highway south of 
  Trims Camp and along the Tok Cutoff.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow and blowing snow means severe
winter weather conditions are occurring. This will make travel
very difficult or impossible. The latest road conditions can be
obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

AKZ219-180100-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0034.220217T1500Z-220218T1500Z/
Upper Koyukuk Valley-
Including Allakaket, Hughes, Bettles, Caribou Mountain, 
and Gobblers Knob
341 AM AKST Thu Feb 17 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Plan on difficult travel
  conditions. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will cause areas of
  blowing and drifting snow reducing the visibility to one half
  mile or less at times. Total snow accumulations of up to 3
  inches are expected.

* WHERE...Dalton Highway Summits.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM Friday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Cold wind chills as low as 50 below zero 
  will cause frostbite in as little as 10 minutes to exposed 
  skin.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

$$

AKZ220-180100-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0034.220217T1500Z-220218T1500Z/
Yukon Flats and Surrounding Uplands-
Including Fort Yukon, Venetie, Central, Circle, Stevens Village, 
Beaver, Chalkyitsik, Birch Creek, Circle Hot Springs, 
Eagle Summit, and Twelvemile Summit
341 AM AKST Thu Feb 17 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Plan on difficult travel
  conditions. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will cause areas of
  blowing and drifting snow reducing the visibility to one half
  mile or less at times. Total snow accumulations of up to 3
  inches are expected.

* WHERE...Steese and Dalton Highway Summits.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM Friday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Look for reduced visibilities at times. 
  Cold wind chills as low as 50 below zero will cause frostbite 
  in as little as 10 minutes to exposed skin.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

$$

AKZ221-180100-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0034.220218T0000Z-220218T2100Z/
Central Interior-
Including Nenana, Anderson, Tanana, Minto, Manley Hot Springs, 
Rampart, Lake Minchumina, and Livengood
341 AM AKST Thu Feb 17 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO NOON AKST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Plan on difficult 
  travel conditions. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches 
  are expected.

* WHERE...Central Interior.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 30 mph will cause
  areas of blowing and drifting snow, reducing visibility to one
  half mile or less at times over summits of the Elliot Highway.
  Heaviest snowfall south of Clear.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

$$

AKZ223-180100-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-220219T0300Z/
Deltana and Tanana Flats-
Including Salcha, Delta Junction, Fort Greely, 
Harding/Birch Lake, Dry Creek, Dot Lake, and Healy Lake
341 AM AKST Thu Feb 17 2022

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

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Plan on difficult 
  travel conditions. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 5 
  inches are expected.

* WHERE...Deltana and Tanana Flats.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM Friday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 30 mph will 
  cause areas of blowing and drifting snow. The heaviest snow is 
  expected west of Birch Lake.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

$$

AKZ222-180100-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0034.220218T0000Z-220219T0000Z/
Middle Tanana Valley-
Including Fairbanks, Fort Wainwright, Eielson AFB, Ester, 
North Pole, Moose Creek, Two Rivers, Fox, Chatanika, 
Chena Hot Springs, and Sourdough Camp
341 AM AKST Thu Feb 17 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 3 PM AKST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Plan on difficult 
  travel conditions. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches 
  are expected.

* WHERE...Middle Tanana Valley.

* WHEN...3 PM Thursday to 3 PM Friday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 30 mph will 
  cause areas of blowing and drifting snow over highway summits 
  north of Fairbanks.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

$$

AKZ224-180100-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-220219T0300Z/
Upper Tanana Valley and the Fortymile Country-
Including Tok, Tanacross, Eagle, Tetlin, Northway, Alcan, 
Chicken, and Boundary
341 AM AKST Thu Feb 17 2022

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

* WHAT...Snow occurring. Plan on difficult travel conditions. 
  Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches, with localized 
  amounts up to 7 inches, are expected.

* WHERE...Upper Tanana Valley and the Fortymile Country.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM Friday. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Look for reduced visibilities at times.
  Expect blowing and drifting snow along the Alaska Highway.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

$$
666 
WWAK43 PAFG 172345
WSWAFG

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
245 PM AKST Thu Feb 17 2022

AKZ226-181645-
/O.CON.PAFG.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-220218T1800Z/
Eastern Alaska Range-
Including Mentasta Lake, Black Rapids, Donnelly Dome, 
Trims DOT Camp, Eagle Trail, and Mineral Lake
245 PM AKST Thu Feb 17 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM AKST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow occurring. Plan on difficult
  travel conditions. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 7
  inches, with localized amounts up to 11 inches south of Trims
  Camp, are expected.

* WHERE...Eastern Alaska Range.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM Friday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will 
  cause areas of blowing and drifting snow. Highest snow 
  accumulations will be along the Richardson Highway south of 
  Trims Camp and along the Tok Cutoff.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow and blowing snow means severe
winter weather conditions are occurring. This will make travel
very difficult or impossible. The latest road conditions can be
obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

AKZ225-181645-
/O.EXB.PAFG.WW.Y.0034.220217T2345Z-220219T1500Z/
Denali-
Including Healy, Denali National Park, Carlo Creek, and Kantishna
245 PM AKST Thu Feb 17 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Plan on difficult travel
  conditions. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches are 
  expected.

* WHERE...Denali.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 30 mph will cause
  areas of blowing and drifting snow, reducing visibility to one
  half mile or less at times from Mckinley Park to Healy.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

$$

AKZ219-181500-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-220218T1500Z/
Upper Koyukuk Valley-
Including Allakaket, Hughes, Bettles, Caribou Mountain, 
and Gobblers Knob
245 PM AKST Thu Feb 17 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Plan on difficult 
  travel conditions. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will cause 
  areas of blowing and drifting snow reducing the visibility to 
  one half mile or less at times. Total snow accumulations of up 
  to 3 inches are expected.

* WHERE...Dalton Highway Summits.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM Friday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Cold wind chills as low as 50 below zero 
  will cause frostbite in as little as 10 minutes to exposed 
  skin.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

$$

AKZ220-181500-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-220218T1500Z/
Yukon Flats and Surrounding Uplands-
Including Fort Yukon, Venetie, Central, Circle, Stevens Village, 
Beaver, Chalkyitsik, Birch Creek, Circle Hot Springs, 
Eagle Summit, and Twelvemile Summit
245 PM AKST Thu Feb 17 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Plan on difficult 
  travel conditions. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will cause 
  areas of blowing and drifting snow reducing the visibility to 
  one half mile or less at times. Total snow accumulations of up 
  to 3 inches are expected.

* WHERE...Steese and Dalton Highway Summits.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM Friday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Look for reduced visibilities at times. 
  Cold wind chills as low as 50 below zero will cause frostbite 
  in as little as 10 minutes to exposed skin.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

$$

AKZ221-181645-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0034.220218T0000Z-220218T2100Z/
Central Interior-
Including Nenana, Anderson, Tanana, Minto, Manley Hot Springs, 
Rampart, Lake Minchumina, and Livengood
245 PM AKST Thu Feb 17 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Plan on difficult 
  travel conditions. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches 
  are expected.

* WHERE...Central Interior.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 30 mph will 
  cause areas of blowing and drifting snow, reducing visibility 
  to one half mile or less at times over summits of the Elliot 
  Highway. Heaviest snowfall south of Clear.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

$$

AKZ222-181645-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0034.220218T0000Z-220219T0000Z/
Middle Tanana Valley-
Including Fairbanks, Fort Wainwright, Eielson AFB, Ester, 
North Pole, Moose Creek, Two Rivers, Fox, Chatanika, 
Chena Hot Springs, and Sourdough Camp
245 PM AKST Thu Feb 17 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM AKST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Plan on difficult travel
  conditions. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches are 
  expected.

* WHERE...Middle Tanana Valley.

* WHEN...3 PM Thursday to 3 PM Friday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 30 mph will 
  cause areas of blowing and drifting snow over highway summits 
  north of Fairbanks.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

$$

AKZ223-181645-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-220219T0300Z/
Deltana and Tanana Flats-
Including Salcha, Delta Junction, Fort Greely, 
Harding/Birch Lake, Dry Creek, Dot Lake, and Healy Lake
245 PM AKST Thu Feb 17 2022

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

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Plan on difficult 
  travel conditions. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 5 
  inches are expected.

* WHERE...Deltana and Tanana Flats.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM Friday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 30 mph will 
  cause areas of blowing and drifting snow. The heaviest snow is 
  expected west of Birch Lake.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

$$

AKZ224-181645-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-220219T0300Z/
Upper Tanana Valley and the Fortymile Country-
Including Tok, Tanacross, Eagle, Tetlin, Northway, Alcan, 
Chicken, and Boundary
245 PM AKST Thu Feb 17 2022

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

* WHAT...Snow occurring. Plan on difficult travel conditions.
  Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches, are expected.

* WHERE...Upper Tanana Valley and the Fortymile Country.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM Friday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Look for reduced visibilities at times. 
  Expect blowing and drifting snow along the Alaska Highway.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

$$
072 
WWAK43 PAFG 181252
WSWAFG

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
352 AM AKST Fri Feb 18 2022

AKZ219-220-181400-
/O.CAN.PAFG.WW.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-220218T1500Z/
Upper Koyukuk Valley-Yukon Flats and Surrounding Uplands-
Including Allakaket, Hughes, Bettles, Caribou Mountain, 
Gobblers Knob, Fort Yukon, Venetie, Central, Circle, 
Stevens Village, Beaver, Chalkyitsik, Birch Creek, 
Circle Hot Springs, Eagle Summit, and Twelvemile Summit
352 AM AKST Fri Feb 18 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Winds on summits diminishing. Blowing and drifting snow may impact
travel locally.

$$

AKZ226-181800-
/O.CON.PAFG.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-220218T1800Z/
Eastern Alaska Range-
Including Mentasta Lake, Black Rapids, Donnelly Dome, 
Trims DOT Camp, Eagle Trail, and Mineral Lake
352 AM AKST Fri Feb 18 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM AKST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow occurring. Plan on difficult
  travel conditions. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3
  inches, are expected.

* WHERE...Eastern Alaska Range.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM Friday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will 
  cause areas of blowing and drifting snow. Highest snow 
  accumulations will be along the Richardson Highway south of 
  Trims Camp and along the Tok Cutoff.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow and blowing snow means severe
winter weather conditions are occurring. This will make travel
very difficult or impossible. The latest road conditions can be
obtained by calling 5 1 1.

$$

AKZ221-182100-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-220218T2100Z/
Central Interior-
Including Nenana, Anderson, Tanana, Minto, Manley Hot Springs, 
Rampart, Lake Minchumina, and Livengood
352 AM AKST Fri Feb 18 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST
TODAY...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Plan on difficult travel
  conditions. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches, are
  expected.

* WHERE...Central Interior.

* WHEN...Until noon Friday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 30 mph will cause
  areas of blowing and drifting snow, reducing visibility to one
  half mile or less at times over summits of the Elliot Highway
  this morning. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

$$

AKZ222-182100-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-220219T0000Z/
Middle Tanana Valley-
Including Fairbanks, Fort Wainwright, Eielson AFB, Ester, 
North Pole, Moose Creek, Two Rivers, Fox, Chatanika, 
Chena Hot Springs, and Sourdough Camp
352 AM AKST Fri Feb 18 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM AKST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Plan on difficult travel
  conditions. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches, are
  expected.

* WHERE...Middle Tanana Valley.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM Friday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 30 mph will 
  cause areas of blowing and drifting snow over highway summits 
  north of Fairbanks this morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

$$

AKZ223-182100-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-220219T0300Z/
Deltana and Tanana Flats-
Including Salcha, Delta Junction, Fort Greely, 
Harding/Birch Lake, Dry Creek, Dot Lake, and Healy Lake
352 AM AKST Fri Feb 18 2022

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

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Plan on difficult 
  travel conditions. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 4 
  inches are expected.

* WHERE...Deltana and Tanana Flats.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM Friday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will 
  cause areas of blowing and drifting snow. The heaviest snow is 
  expected west of Birch Lake.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

$$

AKZ224-182100-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0033.000000T0000Z-220219T0300Z/
Upper Tanana Valley and the Fortymile Country-
Including Tok, Tanacross, Eagle, Tetlin, Northway, Alcan, 
Chicken, and Boundary
352 AM AKST Fri Feb 18 2022

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

* WHAT...Snow occurring. Plan on difficult travel conditions. 
  Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches, are expected.

* WHERE...Upper Tanana Valley and the Fortymile Country.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM Friday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Look for reduced visibilities at times. 
  Expect blowing and drifting snow along the Alaska Highway.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

$$

AKZ225-182100-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-220219T1500Z/
Denali-
Including Healy, Denali National Park, Carlo Creek, and Kantishna
352 AM AKST Fri Feb 18 2022

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

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Plan on difficult travel
  conditions. Additional snow accumulations up to 5 inches, are 
  expected.

* WHERE...Denali.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM Saturday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting as high as 20 mph will cause
  areas of blowing and drifting snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of 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 winter storm 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 winter storm warning went out at Feb 15, 2:11 PM AKST, 15 hours 35 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Feb 15, 2:11 PM AKST, 15 hours 35 minutes before
Northern Alaska Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
211 PM AKST Tue Feb 15 2022

.SYNOPSIS...
Busy weather for the southern Mainland including the Alaska Range
over the next several days as a Bering Sea storm track will bring
a few rounds of snowfall. The next one comes tonight and tomorrow
with several inches of snowfall stretching from the Lower Yukon
to the ALCAN. Another late week low will bring more accumulating
snow which will include the Fairbanks area.

&&

.DISCUSSION...

Upper Levels and Analysis...
There is a rather large and sprawling arctic low which stretches
from the Canadian Maritime to the North Slope. A stalled arctic
boundary stretches from the Yukon Delta to around the McCarthy
area. Bitter cold temps remain over the North Slope and West
Coast, with warmer and cloudy weather along and the arctic frontal
zone. Light snow continues over the AK Range. Looking south there
is a warm front moving into Bristol Bay and this will be the next
storm.

Model Discussion...
Models are not in good agreement, period. There is a menagerie of
solutions with some models farther south and more suppressed,
while others are more amplified and much farther north with snow
totals over the next few days. The NAM is the furthest north
outlier and will be thrown out here, with the GFS and EC being
the favored guidance which does nudge things north, but not much
farther north than the current forecast.

Central and Eastern Interior...
Light snow will taper off tonight with an additional 1-2" over the
Alaska Range and Tanana Flats, with little if any additional
farther north. Another front will bring more snow tomorrow with
3-6" for the Alaska Range and Fortymile Uplands with 1-3" from
Salcha north to Fairbanks. There will be a sharp cutoff with
little if any snow accumulation north of Fairbanks area. Yet
another round of snow moves in Thu night and Friday with more
accumulations in the 3-6" range, possible locally higher near the
AK Range.

West Coast and Western Interior...
The story of winter will continue along the coast and strong
northeast offshore winds blow over Bering Coast and Norton Sound,
which will keep wind chills into the -40 to -55 F range well into
Friday. Two more rounds of snow the next few days, the first
coming tomorrow will impact the Lower Yukon Valley, Yukon Delta,
and Middle Kusko Valley with snow amounts of 3-7" likely. A short
break and another round of snow comes Wed night and Thursday with
an additional 2-6" possible, this time stretching farther north
into the Middle Yukon Valley and eastern Norton Sound.

North Slope and Brooks Range...
No changes in forecast with a brief period of west winds
increasing over the eastern Arctic Wed through Thu as a trough of
low pressure shifts east. The main impact will be some blowing
snow and continued bitter cold wind chills into the -70 F range.

Extended Forecast Days 4-7...
The extended forecast looks rather interesting as a strong storm
may emerge from the Bering and move inland Sunday and Monday
timeframe, which could bring heavy snow across a wide swath of
the Mainland. Stay tuned...

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

&&

.AFG WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
Wind Chill Advisory for AKZ202-AKZ213.

Wind Chill Warning for AKZ203-AKZ204.

Winter Weather Advisory for AKZ212.

Brisk Wind Advisory for PKZ200-PKZ210.
&&

AHSENMACHER FEB 22

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 16, 1:42 AM AKSTWinter Weather AdvisoryAFG10 hr
Feb 16, 5:37 AM AKSTWinter Weather AdvisoryAFG60 hr
Feb 16, 5:46 AM AKSTWinter Weather AdvisoryAFG60 hr
Feb 16, 5:46 AM AKSTWinter Weather AdvisoryAFG72 hr
Feb 16, 5:55 AM AKSTBrisk Wind AdvisoryAFG9 hr
Feb 16, 2:55 PM AKSTBrisk Wind AdvisoryAFG37 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.