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Winter Storm Warning 21, NWS Fairbanks, AK

December 4, 2022

NWS Fairbanks, AK issued this winter storm warning at Dec 4, 2022, 10:10 PM AKST. It was in force for 14 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Dec 4, 2022, 10:10 PM AKST (07:10 UTC)
Expired
Dec 5, 2022, 12:00 PM AKST
In force
14 hr
Issued by
NWS Fairbanks, AK

The text

As transmitted.

262 
WWAK41 PAFG 050710
WSWNSB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
1010 PM AKST Sun Dec 4 2022

AKZ201-051515-
/O.NEW.PAFG.WS.W.0021.221205T0710Z-221205T2100Z/
Western Arctic Coast-
Including Wainwright, Atqasuk, Point Lay, and Cape Lisburne
1010 PM AKST Sun Dec 4 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Strong winds occuring, with brief blizzard conditions 
  expected. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch. Winds
  gusting as high as 65 mph.

* WHERE...Western Arctic Coast.

* WHEN...Until noon AKST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. Strong winds could
  cause damage to building and power lines. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting to 75 mph are occuring at
  Cape Lisburne. Strong winds to 65 mph are expected to spread to
  Point Lay and Wainwright early Monday morning. Snow is possible
  Monday morning, and if snow does occur blizzard conditions will
  occur as well. Winds are expected to decrease Monday afternoon. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions are expected or occurring. This will make travel very
difficult or impossible. 

&&

$$

AKZ206-051515-
/O.NEW.PAFG.WW.Y.0103.221205T0710Z-221205T2100Z/
Northeastern Brooks Range-
Including Anaktuvuk Pass, Atigun Pass, Galbraith Lake, Sagwon, 
and Franklin Bluffs
1010 PM AKST Sun Dec 4 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Strong winds occuring, with near blizzard conditions in
  passes. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch. Winds 
  gusting as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...Northeastern Brooks Range.

* WHEN...Until noon AKST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds could 
  bring down tree branches.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...South winds gusting to 50 mph will continue
  through noon Monday. Low visibility in blowing snow will occur
  in passes. Large snow drifts will form in passes. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

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

&&

$$
2 follow-up statements
935 
WWAK41 PAFG 051205
WSWNSB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
305 AM AKST Mon Dec 5 2022

AKZ201-052100-
/O.CON.PAFG.WS.W.0021.000000T0000Z-221205T2100Z/
Western Arctic Coast-
Including Wainwright, Atqasuk, Point Lay, and Cape Lisburne
305 AM AKST Mon Dec 5 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST TODAY...

* WHAT...Strong winds occuring, with brief blizzard conditions 
  expected. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch. 
  Winds gusting as high as 65 mph.

* WHERE...Western Arctic Coast.

* WHEN...Until noon AKST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. Strong winds could 
  cause damage to building and power lines.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds gusting to 90 mph are occuring at
  Cape Lisburne. Strong winds to 65 mph are expected to spread to
  Point Lay and Wainwright later this morning. Snow will develop
  later this morning producing blizzard conditions at times. 
  Winds are expected to decrease Monday afternoon.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions are expected or occurring. This will make travel very
difficult or impossible.

&&

$$

AKZ206-052100-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0103.000000T0000Z-221205T2100Z/
Northeastern Brooks Range-
Including Anaktuvuk Pass, Atigun Pass, Galbraith Lake, Sagwon, 
and Franklin Bluffs
305 AM AKST Mon Dec 5 2022

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

* WHAT...Strong winds occuring, with near blizzard conditions in 
  passes. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch. Winds 
  gusting as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...Northeastern Brooks Range.

* WHEN...Until noon AKST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds could 
  bring down tree branches.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...South winds gusting to 50 mph will 
  continue through noon Monday. Low visibility in blowing snow 
  will occur in passes. Large snow drifts will form in passes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

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

&&

$$
082 
WWAK41 PAFG 052121
WSWNSB

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
1221 PM AKST Mon Dec 5 2022

AKZ201-052230-
/O.EXP.PAFG.WS.W.0021.000000T0000Z-221205T2100Z/
Western Arctic Coast-
Including Wainwright, Atqasuk, Point Lay, and Cape Lisburne
1221 PM AKST Mon Dec 5 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

$$

AKZ206-052230-
/O.EXP.PAFG.WW.Y.0103.000000T0000Z-221205T2100Z/
Northeastern Brooks Range-
Including Anaktuvuk Pass, Atigun Pass, Galbraith Lake, Sagwon, 
and Franklin Bluffs
1221 PM AKST Mon Dec 5 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...


$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 4, 10:10 PM AKSTWinter Weather AdvisoryAFG14 hr
Dec 5, 5:08 AM AKSTBrisk Wind AdvisoryAFG24 hr
Dec 5, 5:08 AM AKSTGale WarningAFG24 hr

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Sources

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