Alert archive / Alaska / Blizzard Warnings in 2023
Blizzard Warning 2, NWS Anchorage, AK
NWS Anchorage, AK issued this blizzard warning at Feb 8, 2023, 4:09 PM AKST. It took effect at Feb 9, 2023, 4:00 PM AKST. It was in force for 27 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
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The facts
- Issued
- Feb 8, 2023, 4:09 PM AKST (01:09 UTC)
- In effect from
- Feb 9, 2023, 4:00 PM AKST
- Expired
- Feb 10, 2023, 7:00 PM AKST
- In force
- 27 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Anchorage, AK
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111 WWAK42 PAFC 090109 WSWALU URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 409 PM AKST Wed Feb 8 2023 AKZ195-091400- /O.UPG.PAFC.WS.A.0001.230210T0200Z-230210T2200Z/ /O.NEW.PAFC.BZ.W.0002.230210T0100Z-230210T2200Z/ Pribilof Islands- Including the city of Saint Paul 409 PM AKST Wed Feb 8 2023 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THURSDAY TO 1 PM AKST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Pribilof Islands. * WHEN...From 4 PM Thursday to 1 PM AKST Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could reduce visibility to one quarter mile or less at times. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will spread into the Pribilofs Thursday afternoon and evening as northeast winds increase and persist through Friday morning. The worst conditions and strongest winds are expected for Saint George, with falling snow expected to remain much lighter towards Saint Paul. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel very hazardous. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/afc
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387 WWAK42 PAFC 091434 WSWALU URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 534 AM AKST Thu Feb 9 2023 AKZ195-100300- /O.CON.PAFC.BZ.W.0002.230210T0100Z-230210T2200Z/ Pribilof Islands- Including the city of Saint Paul 534 AM AKST Thu Feb 9 2023 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 1 PM AKST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Pribilof Islands. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 1 PM AKST Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could reduce visibility to one quarter mile or less at times. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will spread into the Pribilofs this afternoon and evening as northeast winds increase and persist through Friday afternoon. The worst conditions and strongest winds are expected for Saint George, with falling snow expected to remain much lighter towards Saint Paul. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel very hazardous. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. && $$ AKZ161-100300- /O.NEW.PAFC.WW.Y.0013.230210T1000Z-230211T0200Z/ Bristol Bay- Including the cities of King Salmon, Dillingham, Naknek, and Pilot Point 534 AM AKST Thu Feb 9 2023 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 5 PM AKST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations of up to 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. Reduced visibilities to one-half mile. * WHERE...Bristol Bay, from Dillingham and west. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 5 PM AKST Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will begin early Friday morning and continue through Saturday morning. Northeasterly winds are expected to increase through Friday morning, bringing the potential for significant visibility reductions in blowing snow. Visibility should improve by Friday afternoon as winds diminish. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ AKZ155-100300- /O.NEW.PAFC.WC.Y.0002.230210T0400Z-230210T1900Z/ Kuskokwim Delta- Including the cities of Bethel and Nunivak Island 534 AM AKST Thu Feb 9 2023 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM AKST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 40 below zero. * WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 10 AM AKST Friday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Air temperatures will drop as low as -15 to -20 Fahrenheit. Winds may gust as high as 30 mph. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/afc
509 WWAK42 PAFC 100059 WSWALU URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 359 PM AKST Thu Feb 9 2023 AKZ155-100200- /O.CAN.PAFC.WC.Y.0002.230210T0400Z-230210T1900Z/ Kuskokwim Delta- Including the cities of Bethel and Nunivak Island 359 PM AKST Thu Feb 9 2023 ...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Temperatures overnight tonight are expected to remain too warm for wind chills at or below -40 to occur. Wind chills as cold as -30 will remain possible as winds pick up through early Friday morning. $$ AKZ195-101400- /O.CON.PAFC.BZ.W.0002.230210T0100Z-230210T2200Z/ Pribilof Islands- Including the city of Saint Paul 359 PM AKST Thu Feb 9 2023 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM AKST FRIDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph. * WHERE...Pribilof Islands. * WHEN...Until 1 PM AKST Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could reduce visibility to one quarter mile or less at times. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will spread into the Pribilofs this afternoon and evening as northeast winds increase and persist through Friday afternoon. The worst conditions and strongest winds are expected for Saint George, with falling snow expected to remain much lighter towards Saint Paul. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel very hazardous. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. && $$ AKZ161-101400- /O.CON.PAFC.WW.Y.0013.230210T1000Z-230211T0200Z/ Bristol Bay- Including the cities of King Salmon, Dillingham, Naknek, and Pilot Point 359 PM AKST Thu Feb 9 2023 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 5 PM AKST FRIDAY FROM DILLINGHAM NORTH AND WEST... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations of up to 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. Reduced visibilities to one-half mile. * WHERE...Bristol Bay, from Dillingham north and west. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 5 PM AKST Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will begin early Friday morning and continue through Saturday morning. Northeasterly winds are expected to increase through Friday morning, bringing the potential for significant visibility reductions in blowing snow. Visibility should improve by Friday afternoon as winds diminish. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/afc
772 WWAK42 PAFC 101326 WSWALU URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 426 AM AKST Fri Feb 10 2023 AKZ155-110230- /O.EXB.PAFC.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-230211T0400Z/ Kuskokwim Delta- Including the cities of Bethel and Nunivak Island 426 AM AKST Fri Feb 10 2023 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM AKST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions occurring. Snow accumulations of up to one inch. Wind gusts to 40 mph possible. Reduced visibilities to one quarter mile. * WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta. * WHEN...Until 7 PM AKST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could reduce visibility to one quarter mile or less at times. The cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow and gusty northeasterly winds will persist into this evening, bringing blizzard conditions to the Kuskokwim Delta. The worst conditions are expected along the coast, but could push as far inland as Bethel. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel very hazardous. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you.If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. && $$ AKZ195-102200- /O.CON.PAFC.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-230210T2200Z/ Pribilof Islands- Including the city of Saint Paul 426 AM AKST Fri Feb 10 2023 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM AKST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph. * WHERE...Pribilof Islands. * WHEN...Until 1 PM AKST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could reduce visibility to one quarter mile or less at times. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow and gusty northeast winds will persist through this afternoon. The worst conditions and strongest winds are expected for Saint George, with falling snow expected to remain much lighter towards Saint Paul. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel very hazardous. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. && $$ AKZ161-110200- /O.CON.PAFC.WW.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-230211T0200Z/ Bristol Bay- Including the cities of King Salmon, Dillingham, Naknek, and Pilot Point 426 AM AKST Fri Feb 10 2023 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM AKST THIS AFTERNOON FROM DILLINGHAM NORTH AND WEST... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow occurring. Total snow accumulations of up to 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. Reduced visibilities to one-half mile. * WHERE...Bristol Bay, from Dillingham north and west. * WHEN...Until 5 PM AKST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow and gusty northeasterly winds will continue, bringing significant visibility reductions in blowing snow. Visibility should improve by this afternoon as winds diminish. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/afc
191 WWAK42 PAFC 102201 WSWALU URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 101 PM AKST Fri Feb 10 2023 AKZ195-102315- /O.EXP.PAFC.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-230210T2200Z/ Pribilof Islands- Including the city of Saint Paul 101 PM AKST Fri Feb 10 2023 ...BLIZZARD WARNING HAS EXPIRED... The blizzard conditions have ended. Winds and snow intensity will continue to improve, however, there will still be some periods of snow and blowing snow throughout the afternoon over the Pribilof Islands. $$ AKZ155-110400- /O.CON.PAFC.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-230211T0400Z/ Kuskokwim Delta- Including the cities of Bethel and Nunivak Island 101 PM AKST Fri Feb 10 2023 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM AKST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions occurring. Snow accumulations of up to one inch. Wind gusts to 40 mph possible. Reduced visibilities to one quarter mile. * WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta. * WHEN...Until 7 PM AKST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could reduce visibility to one quarter mile or less at times. The cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow and gusty northeasterly winds will persist into this evening, bringing blizzard conditions to the Kuskokwim Delta. The worst conditions are expected along the coast, but could push as far inland as Bethel. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel very hazardous. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you.If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. && $$ AKZ161-110200- /O.CON.PAFC.WW.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-230211T0200Z/ Bristol Bay- Including the cities of King Salmon, Dillingham, Naknek, and Pilot Point 101 PM AKST Fri Feb 10 2023 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM AKST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow occurring. Total snow accumulations of up to 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. Reduced visibilities to one-half mile. * WHERE...Bristol Bay, from Dillingham north and west. * WHEN...Until 5 PM AKST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow and gusty northeasterly winds will continue, bringing significant visibility reductions in blowing snow. Visibility should improve by this afternoon as winds diminish. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/afc
593 WWAK42 PAFC 110206 WSWALU URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 506 PM AKST Fri Feb 10 2023 AKZ161-110315- /O.EXP.PAFC.WW.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-230211T0200Z/ Bristol Bay- Including the cities of King Salmon, Dillingham, Naknek, and Pilot Point 506 PM AKST Fri Feb 10 2023 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... Winds have begun to diminish in the Dillingham area and areas to the north and west. As a result, the worst of the blowing snow is over and conditions will continue to slowly improve through the evening hours. Light snow will persist into the overnight hours with 1 to 2 inches of additional accumulation expected. $$ AKZ155-110400- /O.CON.PAFC.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-230211T0400Z/ Kuskokwim Delta- Including the cities of Bethel and Nunivak Island 506 PM AKST Fri Feb 10 2023 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM AKST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions occurring. Snow accumulations of up to one inch. Wind gusts to 40 mph possible. Reduced visibilities to one quarter mile. * WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta. * WHEN...Until 7 PM AKST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could reduce visibility to one quarter mile or less at times. The cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow and gusty northeasterly winds will persist into this evening, bringing blizzard conditions to the Kuskokwim Delta. The worst conditions are expected along the coast, but could push as far inland as Bethel. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel very hazardous. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you.If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. && $$ http://www.weather.gov/afc
924 WWAK42 PAFC 110409 WSWALU URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 709 PM AKST Fri Feb 10 2023 AKZ155-110515- /O.EXP.PAFC.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-230211T0400Z/ Kuskokwim Delta- Including the cities of Bethel and Nunivak Island 709 PM AKST Fri Feb 10 2023 ...BLIZZARD WARNING HAS EXPIRED... Winds have begun to diminish and conditions will continue to slowly improve through the evening hours. Periods of blowing snow may persist throughout tonight over coastal areas such as Kipnuk, due to winds decreasing slower along the coast. $$ http://www.weather.gov/afc
The office that day
Everything else NWS Anchorage, AK issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 8, 3:41 PM AKST | Storm Warning | AFC | 47 hr | |
| Feb 8, 3:41 PM AKST | Heavy Freezing Spray Warning | AFC | 6 days | |
| Feb 8, 3:47 PM AKST | Brisk Wind Advisory | AFC | 24 hr | |
| Feb 8, 3:47 PM AKST | Gale Warning | AFC | 4 days | |
| Feb 8, 3:47 PM AKST | Storm Warning | AFC | 36 hr | |
| Feb 8, 3:47 PM AKST | Heavy Freezing Spray Warning | AFC | 4 days | |
| Feb 8, 3:52 PM AKST | Gale Warning | AFC | 5 days | |
| Feb 8, 3:52 PM AKST | Small Craft Advisory | AFC | 12 hr | |
| Feb 8, 3:52 PM AKST | Heavy Freezing Spray Warning | AFC | 48 hr | |
| Feb 9, 3:40 AM AKST | Gale Warning | AFC | 4 days | |
| Feb 9, 3:50 AM AKST | Gale Warning | AFC | 36 hr | |
| Feb 9, 3:50 AM AKST | Small Craft Advisory | AFC | 24 hr | |
| Feb 9, 3:50 AM AKST | Storm Warning | AFC | 36 hr | |
| Feb 9, 3:50 AM AKST | Heavy Freezing Spray Warning | AFC | 36 hr | |
| Feb 9, 4:04 AM AKST | Heavy Freezing Spray Warning | AFC | 35 hr | |
| Feb 9, 4:18 AM AKST | Gale Warning | AFC | 23 hr | |
| Feb 9, 5:34 AM AKST | Wind Chill Advisory | AFC | 10 hr | |
| Feb 9, 5:34 AM AKST | Winter Weather Advisory | AFC | 35 hr | |
| Feb 9, 5:39 AM AKST | Winter Weather Advisory | AFC | 27 hr | |
| Feb 9, 5:39 AM AKST | Winter Weather Advisory | AFC | 41 hr |
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