Blizzard Warning 21, NWS Anchorage, AK

534 
WWAK42 PAFC 220109
WSWALU

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
409 PM AKST Thu Dec 21 2023

AKZ161-221500-
/O.CON.PAFC.BZ.W.0021.231222T2100Z-231224T0000Z/
Bristol Bay-
Including the cities of King Salmon, Dillingham, Naknek, 
and Pilot Point
409 PM AKST Thu Dec 21 2023

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON FRIDAY TO 3 PM
AKST SATURDAY FOR THE BRISTOL BAY COAST...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations 
  of 4 to 9 inches. Visibility of one quarter mile or less at 
  times. North wind gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Bristol Bay coast, including Port Heiden and from 
  Dillingham west to Goodnews Bay.

* WHEN...From noon Friday to 3 PM AKST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. Areas of 
  blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Port Heiden will see the longest duration 
  of blizzard conditions. Dillingham, which will be near the 
  eastern edge of the snow band, may see a shorter duration of 
  blizzard conditions if the snow band moves westward more 
  quickly. Easterly gusts as high as 45 mph are possible around 
  Iliamna Lake on Friday night, but no snow or blowing snow is 
  expected for this area.

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.

&&

$$

AKZ181-221500-
/O.CON.PAFC.BZ.W.0021.231222T1500Z-231223T2100Z/
Alaska Peninsula-
Including the cities of Cold Bay and Sand Point
409 PM AKST Thu Dec 21 2023

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM FRIDAY TO NOON
AKST SATURDAY FOR THE BERING SEA COAST OF THE ALASKA PENINSULA...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations 
  of 2 to 7 inches. Visibility of one quarter mile or less. 
  Northeast to northwest winds gusting as high as 60 mph.

* WHERE...Bering Sea coast of the Alaska Peninsula, including 
  the communities of False Pass, Cold Bay, and Nelson Lagoon.

* WHEN...From 6 AM Friday to noon AKST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. Areas of 
  blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will move in from the west late 
  Thursday night, bringing the potential for blowing snow and 
  visibility reductions after midnight. The south/Pacific side 
  of the Alaska Peninsula (including King Cove, Sand Point, and 
  Perryville) will likely not see visibility lower than one half 
  mile due to weaker winds and warmer temperatures.

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.

&&

$$

AKZ185-221500-
/O.CON.PAFC.WW.Y.0067.000000T0000Z-231222T2100Z/
Eastern Aleutians-
Including the cities of Unalaska and Nikolski
409 PM AKST Thu Dec 21 2023

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST
FRIDAY FOR THE EASTERN ALEUTIANS...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 6 
  inches. Visibility of one half mile or less at times. Winds 
  gusting as high as 60 mph.

* WHERE...Eastern Aleutians, including the communities of 
  Nikolski, Unalaska, and Akutan.

* WHEN...From noon today to noon AKST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. Areas of 
  blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Strong 
  winds could cause damage.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Light to moderate snow and blowing snow are
  expected as a front moves west to east across the Eastern
  Aleutians. Temperatures warmed into the mid 30s Thursday
  afternoon, thus the onset of snow and blowing will be delayed
  until later tonight when temperatures begin to fall again. 
  Confidence continues to be lower for snow amounts and whether 
  snow will be transportable enough to significantly reduce 
  visibility, especially near sea level.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

&&

$$

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501 
WWAK42 PAFC 221319
WSWALU

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
419 AM AKST Fri Dec 22 2023

AKZ161-230230-
/O.CON.PAFC.BZ.W.0021.231222T2100Z-231224T0000Z/
Bristol Bay-
Including the cities of King Salmon, Dillingham, Naknek, 
and Pilot Point
419 AM AKST Fri Dec 22 2023

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 3 PM
AKST SATURDAY FOR THE BRISTOL BAY COAST...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of
  up to 9 inches. North wind gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Bristol Bay coast, including Port Heiden and from 
  Dillingham west to Goodnews Bay.

* WHEN...From noon Friday to 3 PM AKST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. Areas of 
  blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The snow band is expected to span from the
  Alaska Peninsula, through Dillingham, and north along the
  Kuskokwim Mountains. Port Heiden will see the longest duration
  of blizzard conditions as winds maintain strength through 
  Saturday afternoon. Easterly gusts as high as 45 mph are 
  possible around Iliamna Lake on Friday night, but no snow or 
  blowing snow is expected for this area.

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.

&&

$$

AKZ181-230230-
/O.CON.PAFC.BZ.W.0021.231222T1500Z-231223T2100Z/
Alaska Peninsula-
Including the cities of Cold Bay and Sand Point
419 AM AKST Fri Dec 22 2023

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO
NOON AKST SATURDAY FOR THE BERING SEA COAST OF THE ALASKA
PENINSULA...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of
  1 to 6 inches. Northeast to northwest winds gusting as high as 
  70 mph.

* WHERE...Bering Sea coast of the Alaska Peninsula, including 
  the communities of False Pass, Cold Bay, and Nelson Lagoon.

* WHEN...From 6 AM Friday to noon AKST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. Areas of 
  blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Visibility is expected to continue
  decreasing as temperatures cool and winds shift more northerly
  Friday afternoon. The south/Pacific side of the Alaska Peninsula
  (including King Cove, Sand Point, and Perryville) will be
  particularly gusty, but visibility is not expected to drop below
  one half mile due to warmer temperatures.

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.

&&

$$

AKZ185-222100-
/O.CON.PAFC.WW.Y.0067.000000T0000Z-231222T2100Z/
Eastern Aleutians-
Including the cities of Unalaska and Nikolski
419 AM AKST Fri Dec 22 2023

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST
TODAY FOR THE EASTERN ALEUTIANS...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to two inches.
  Visibility of one half mile or less. Winds gusting as high as 
  60 mph.

* WHERE...Eastern Aleutians, including the communities of 
  Nikolski, Unalaska, and Akutan.

* WHEN...From noon today to noon AKST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. Areas of 
  blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Strong 
  winds could cause damage.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Light to moderate snow and blowing snow are
  expected as a front moves west to east across the Eastern
  Aleutians. As winds increase and temperatures cool, the chances
  for decreased visbility due to blowing snow will increase.
  Confidence continues to be lower for snow amounts and whether 
  snow will be transportable enough to significantly reduce 
  visibility, especially near sea level.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

&&

$$

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669 
WWAK42 PAFC 222057
WSWALU

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
1157 AM AKST Fri Dec 22 2023

AKZ185-222200-
/O.EXP.PAFC.WW.Y.0067.000000T0000Z-231222T2100Z/
Eastern Aleutians-
Including the cities of Unalaska and Nikolski
1157 AM AKST Fri Dec 22 2023

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT NOON AKST TODAY FOR THE
EASTERN ALEUTIANS...

Visibility has improved across the Eastern Aleutians this 
morning. While winds are expected to remain elevated through the 
evening hours with gusts as high as 50 mph, any threat for reduced
visibility due to blowing snow has ended.

$$

AKZ161-231000-
/O.CON.PAFC.BZ.W.0021.231222T2100Z-231224T0000Z/
Bristol Bay-
Including the cities of King Salmon, Dillingham, Naknek, 
and Pilot Point
1157 AM AKST Fri Dec 22 2023

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM AKST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations 
  of up to 9 inches. North wind gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Bristol Bay coast, including Port Heiden and from 
  Dillingham west to Goodnews Bay.

* WHEN...From noon Friday to 3 PM AKST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. Areas of 
  blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The snow band is expected to span from 
  the Alaska Peninsula, through Dillingham, and north along the 
  Kuskokwim Mountains. Port Heiden will see the longest duration 
  of blizzard conditions as winds maintain strength through 
  Saturday afternoon. Easterly gusts as high as 45 mph are 
  possible around Iliamna Lake on Friday night, but no snow or 
  blowing snow is expected for this area.

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.

&&

$$

AKZ181-231000-
/O.CON.PAFC.BZ.W.0021.000000T0000Z-231223T2100Z/
Alaska Peninsula-
Including the cities of Cold Bay and Sand Point
1157 AM AKST Fri Dec 22 2023

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations 
  of 1 to 6 inches. Northeast to northwest winds gusting as high 
  as 70 mph.

* WHERE...Bering Sea coast of the Alaska Peninsula, including 
  the communities of False Pass, Cold Bay, and Nelson Lagoon.

* WHEN...From 6 AM Friday to noon AKST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. Areas of 
  blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Visibility is expected to continue 
  decreasing as temperatures cool and winds shift more northerly 
  Friday afternoon. The south/Pacific side of the Alaska 
  Peninsula (including King Cove, Sand Point, and Perryville) 
  will be particularly gusty, but visibility is not expected to 
  drop below one half mile due to warmer temperatures.

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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840 
WWAK42 PAFC 230045
WSWALU

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
345 PM AKST Fri Dec 22 2023

AKZ161-231600-
/O.CON.PAFC.BZ.W.0021.000000T0000Z-231224T0000Z/
Bristol Bay-
Including the cities of King Salmon, Dillingham, Naknek, 
and Pilot Point
345 PM AKST Fri Dec 22 2023

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM AKST SATURDAY FOR
THE BRISTOL BAY COAST...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations of up
  to 9 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Bristol Bay coast, including Port Heiden and from 
  Dillingham west to Goodnews Bay.

* WHEN...From noon Friday to 3 PM AKST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. Areas of 
  blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The snow band is expected to span from 
  the Alaska Peninsula, through Dillingham, and north along the 
  Kuskokwim Mountains. Port Heiden will see the longest duration 
  of blizzard conditions as winds maintain strength through 
  Saturday afternoon. Easterly gusts as high as 45 mph are 
  possible around Iliamna Lake on Friday night, but no snow or 
  blowing snow is expected for this area.

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.

&&

$$

AKZ181-231600-
/O.CON.PAFC.BZ.W.0021.000000T0000Z-231223T2100Z/
Alaska Peninsula-
Including the cities of Cold Bay and Sand Point
345 PM AKST Fri Dec 22 2023

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST SATURDAY FOR
THE BERING SEA COAST OF THE ALASKA PENINSULA...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations of 
  up to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph.

* WHERE...Bering Sea coast of the Alaska Peninsula, including 
  the communities of False Pass, Cold Bay, and Nelson Lagoon.

* WHEN...From 6 AM Friday to noon AKST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. Areas of 
  blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Visibility is expected to continue 
  decreasing as temperatures cool and winds shift more northerly 
  Friday afternoon. The south/Pacific side of the Alaska 
  Peninsula (including King Cove, Sand Point, and Perryville) 
  will be particularly gusty, but visibility is not expected to 
  drop below one half mile due to warmer temperatures.

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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032 
WWAK42 PAFC 230232
WSWALU

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
532 PM AKST Fri Dec 22 2023

AKZ161-231600-
/O.CON.PAFC.BZ.W.0021.000000T0000Z-231224T0000Z/
Bristol Bay-
Including the cities of King Salmon, Dillingham, Naknek, 
and Pilot Point
532 PM AKST Fri Dec 22 2023

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM AKST SATURDAY FOR
THE BRISTOL BAY COAST...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations of 
  up to 9 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Bristol Bay coast, including Port Heiden and from 
  Dillingham west to Goodnews Bay.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM AKST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. Areas of 
  blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The snow band is expected to span from the
  Alaska Peninsula, through Dillingham, and north along the
  Kuskokwim Mountains. Port Heiden will see the longest duration
  of blizzard conditions as winds maintain strength through
  Saturday afternoon. Easterly gusts as high as 45 mph are
  possible around Iliamna Lake tonight, but no snow or blowing 
  snow is expected for this area.

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.

&&

$$

AKZ181-231600-
/O.CON.PAFC.BZ.W.0021.000000T0000Z-231223T2100Z/
Alaska Peninsula-
Including the cities of Cold Bay and Sand Point
532 PM AKST Fri Dec 22 2023

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST SATURDAY FOR
THE BERING SEA COAST OF THE ALASKA PENINSULA...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations of 
  up to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph.

* WHERE...Bering Sea coast of the Alaska Peninsula, including 
  the communities of False Pass, Cold Bay, and Nelson Lagoon.

* WHEN...Until noon AKST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. Areas of 
  blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Visibility is expected to continue
  decreasing as temperatures cool and winds shift more northerly
  this afternoon. The south/Pacific side of the Alaska Peninsula 
  (including King Cove, Sand Point, and Perryville) will be 
  particularly gusty, but visibility is not expected to drop below
  one half mile due to warmer temperatures.

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.

&&

$$

AKZ152-231600-
/O.NEW.PAFC.WW.Y.0068.231223T1000Z-231223T2100Z/
Lower Kuskokwim Valley-
Including the cities of Aniak and Sleetmute
532 PM AKST Fri Dec 22 2023

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO NOON AKST
SATURDAY FOR THE LOWER KUSKOKWIM VALLEY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 8 
  inches.

* WHERE...Lower Kuskokwim Valley.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to noon AKST Saturday, from Sleetmute west.

* IMPACTS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow moves into the Lower Kuskokwim Valley
  this evening from Sleetmute west and extends into Kalskag.
  Heavier snow and elevated winds are expected to persist
  overnight tonight into Saturday morning. Winds will come down
  Saturday afternoon, though periods of light snow will likely
  continue into the evening hours. Wind chills as low as 25 below
  zero near Aniak could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as 
  little as 30 minutes 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

&&

$$

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