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Blizzard Warning 2, NWS Anchorage, AK

February 8, 2023

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.

The area

The counties it named.

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

The text

As transmitted.

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. 

&&

$$

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6 follow-up statements
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. 

&&

$$

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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.

&&

$$

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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.

&&

$$

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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.

&&

$$

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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.

&&

$$

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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.


$$

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The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 8, 3:41 PM AKSTStorm WarningAFC47 hr
Feb 8, 3:41 PM AKSTHeavy Freezing Spray WarningAFC6 days
Feb 8, 3:47 PM AKSTBrisk Wind AdvisoryAFC24 hr
Feb 8, 3:47 PM AKSTGale WarningAFC4 days
Feb 8, 3:47 PM AKSTStorm WarningAFC36 hr
Feb 8, 3:47 PM AKSTHeavy Freezing Spray WarningAFC4 days
Feb 8, 3:52 PM AKSTGale WarningAFC5 days
Feb 8, 3:52 PM AKSTSmall Craft AdvisoryAFC12 hr
Feb 8, 3:52 PM AKSTHeavy Freezing Spray WarningAFC48 hr
Feb 9, 3:40 AM AKSTGale WarningAFC4 days
Feb 9, 3:50 AM AKSTGale WarningAFC36 hr
Feb 9, 3:50 AM AKSTSmall Craft AdvisoryAFC24 hr
Feb 9, 3:50 AM AKSTStorm WarningAFC36 hr
Feb 9, 3:50 AM AKSTHeavy Freezing Spray WarningAFC36 hr
Feb 9, 4:04 AM AKSTHeavy Freezing Spray WarningAFC35 hr
Feb 9, 4:18 AM AKSTGale WarningAFC23 hr
Feb 9, 5:34 AM AKSTWind Chill AdvisoryAFC10 hr
Feb 9, 5:34 AM AKSTWinter Weather AdvisoryAFC35 hr
Feb 9, 5:39 AM AKSTWinter Weather AdvisoryAFC27 hr
Feb 9, 5:39 AM AKSTWinter Weather AdvisoryAFC41 hr

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