Blizzard Warning 10, NWS Fairbanks, AK

497 
WWAK42 PAFG 110442
WSWWCZ

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
742 PM AKST Fri Feb 10 2023

AKZ214-110545-
/O.CAN.PAFG.BZ.W.0010.000000T0000Z-230211T0600Z/
Yukon Delta-
Including Mountain Village, Emmonak, Alakanuk, Kotlik, 
Pilot Station, St Marys, Scammon Bay, Hooper Bay, Marshall, 
Nunam Iqua, and Pitkas Point
742 PM AKST Fri Feb 10 2023

...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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AKZ213-111500-
/O.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0010.000000T0000Z-230212T0300Z/
St Lawrence Island and Bering Strait Coast-
Including Gambell, Savoonga, Brevig Mission, Teller, Wales, 
and Diomede
742 PM AKST Fri Feb 10 2023

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Visibility Total snow 
  accumulations of up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 50 
  mph. Whiteout conditions expected.

* WHERE...St Lawrence Island and Bering Strait Coast.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM AKST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce 
  visibility. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 60 
  below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little 
  as 5 minutes.

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 extremely difficult. 

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AKZ215-111500-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-230211T1800Z/
Lower Yukon Valley-
Including Russian Mission, Grayling, Holy Cross, Shageluk, Anvik,
and Flat
742 PM AKST Fri Feb 10 2023

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM AKST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow. Visibility one half mile or less 
  at times. Snow accumulations of up to two inches. Winds 
  gusting as high as 30 mph. Wind chill to 45 below this morning.

* WHERE...Lower Yukon Valley.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM AKST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce 
  visibility. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 45 
  below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little 
  as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

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013 
WWAK42 PAFG 111018
WSWWCZ

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
118 AM AKST Sat Feb 11 2023

AKZ215-111130-
/O.CAN.PAFG.WW.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-230211T1800Z/
Lower Yukon Valley-
Including Russian Mission, Grayling, Holy Cross, Shageluk, Anvik,
and Flat
118 AM AKST Sat Feb 11 2023

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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AKZ213-120300-
/O.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0010.000000T0000Z-230212T0300Z/
St Lawrence Island and Bering Strait Coast-
Including Gambell, Savoonga, Brevig Mission, Teller, Wales, 
and Diomede
118 AM AKST Sat Feb 11 2023

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Visibility Total snow 
  accumulations of up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 50 
  mph. Whiteout conditions expected.

* WHERE...St Lawrence Island and Bering Strait Coast.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM AKST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce
  visibility. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 50 below 
  zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 5 
  minutes.

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 extremely difficult.

&&

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085 
WWAK42 PAFG 111115
WSWWCZ

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
215 AM AKST Sat Feb 11 2023

AKZ213-112100-
/O.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0010.000000T0000Z-230212T0300Z/
St Lawrence Island and Bering Strait Coast-
Including Gambell, Savoonga, Brevig Mission, Teller, Wales, 
and Diomede
215 AM AKST Sat Feb 11 2023

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Visibility one quarter 
  mile or less at times. Total snow accumulations of up to one 
  inch. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. Whiteout conditions 
  expected.

* WHERE...St Lawrence Island and Bering Strait Coast.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM AKST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce 
  visibility. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 50 
  below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little 
  as 5 minutes.

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 extremely difficult.

&&

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AKZ212-112100-
/O.NEW.PAFG.WW.Y.0036.230211T1115Z-230211T2100Z/
Eastern Norton Sound and Nulato Hills-
Including Unalakleet, Stebbins, St Michael, Elim, Koyuk, 
and Shaktoolik
215 AM AKST Sat Feb 11 2023

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

* WHAT...Snow and Blowing Snow. Visibility one half mile or less
  at times. Additional snow accumulations of up to two inches. 
  Wind gusts to 35 mph.

* WHERE...Eastern Norton Sound and Nulato Hills.

* WHEN...Until noon AKST today.

* IMPACTS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. Areas of blowing
  snow will reduce visibility to one half mile or less at times.
  Cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero 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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690 
WWAK42 PAFG 112015
WSWWCZ

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
1115 AM AKST Sat Feb 11 2023

AKZ212-112115-
/O.CAN.PAFG.WW.Y.0036.000000T0000Z-230211T2100Z/
Eastern Norton Sound and Nulato Hills-
Including Unalakleet, Stebbins, St Michael, Elim, Koyuk, 
and Shaktoolik
1115 AM AKST Sat Feb 11 2023

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

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AKZ213-120300-
/O.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0010.000000T0000Z-230212T0300Z/
St Lawrence Island and Bering Strait Coast-
Including Gambell, Savoonga, Brevig Mission, Teller, Wales, 
and Diomede
1115 AM AKST Sat Feb 11 2023

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Visibility one quarter 
  mile or less at times. Total snow accumulations of up to one 
  inch. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. Whiteout conditions 
  expected.

* WHERE...St Lawrence Island and Bering Strait Coast.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM AKST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce
  visibility. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 50 below
  zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 5
  minutes.

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 extremely difficult.

&&

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119 
WWAK42 PAFG 112123
WSWWCZ

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
1223 PM AKST Sat Feb 11 2023

AKZ213-120300-
/O.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0010.000000T0000Z-230212T0300Z/
St Lawrence Island and Bering Strait Coast-
Including Gambell, Savoonga, Brevig Mission, Teller, Wales, 
and Diomede
1223 PM AKST Sat Feb 11 2023

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions ongoing. Visibility whiteout at
  times. Total snow accumulations of up to one inch. Winds gusting
  as high as 50 mph. 

* WHERE...St Lawrence Island and Bering Strait Coast.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM AKST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce 
  visibility. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 50 
  below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little 
  as 5 minutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Most significant blowing snow from Wales 
  to Brevig Mission.

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 extremely difficult.

&&

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AKZ216-120530-
/O.NEW.PAFG.WW.Y.0037.230212T0000Z-230213T0600Z/
Lower Koyukuk and Middle Yukon Valleys-
Including Galena, Nulato, Huslia, Kaltag, Ruby, and Koyukuk
1223 PM AKST Sat Feb 11 2023

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM AKST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 
  inches.

* WHERE...Lower Koyukuk and Middle Yukon Valleys.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM AKST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The cold wind chills
  as low as 25 below zero 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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497 
WWAK42 PAFG 120238
WSWWCZ

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
538 PM AKST Sat Feb 11 2023

AKZ213-120345-
/O.CAN.PAFG.BZ.W.0010.000000T0000Z-230212T0300Z/
St Lawrence Island and Bering Strait Coast-
Including Gambell, Savoonga, Brevig Mission, Teller, Wales, 
and Diomede
538 PM AKST Sat Feb 11 2023

...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED...

$$

AKZ216-121500-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-230213T0600Z/
Lower Koyukuk and Middle Yukon Valleys-
Including Galena, Nulato, Huslia, Kaltag, Ruby, and Koyukuk
538 PM AKST Sat Feb 11 2023

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM AKST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 
  inches.

* WHERE...Lower Koyukuk and Middle Yukon Valleys.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM AKST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The cold wind chills 
  as low as 25 below zero 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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Northern Alaska Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
443 AM AKST Fri Feb 10 2023

.SYNOPSIS...
Relatively quiet weather across the area with some light snow for
the Northern Interior this morning. Snowfall amounts generally
1 to 2 inches east of the Dalton highway. Snow and blowing snow
expected for the southern west coast today. Snow and blowing snow
and 50 below wind chills for the Bering Strait and Saint Lawrence
Island. Temperatures in the Arctic will remain cold, while the
remainder of the forecast area will see cooling temperatures
through the weekend. 55 below wind chills for western north slope
tonight into Saturday.

.DISCUSSION...

Upper Levels and Analysis...
Models in fairly good agreement with a strong High over the
Arctic and a series of upper lows will remain over the west coast
and weak ridging over the Interior for the weekend. The west
coast will remain unsettled for most of next week. At 850 hpa...
The -10C isotherm remains south of the forecast area, while the
-20C isotherm has dug to the south a bit and lies from Utqiagvik
to Nikolai to Emmonak then south of St Lawrence Island. As a
strong low in the North Pacific moves into Bristol Bay Friday and
Friday night the -20C isotherm will be pushed northwest while the
-10C isotherm will be pushed north over the Lower Yukon Delta.

Central and Eastern Interior...
Relatively quiet over the next few days. Some lingering clouds
and flurries this morning. Light snow has moved north of
Fairbanks this morning with only light accumulations expected.
Winds increasing near the Alaska Range Passes and near Delta
Junction Friday morning 25 to 40 mph and will continue into
Saturday. Low temperatures this morning will range from the
single digits below to 15 to 25 below for areas west of Fairbanks
that don't cloud over. Friday night lows will range from around
zero in the Alaska Range to 15 to 25 below over the Interior.

West Coast and Western Interior...
A strong low will move across the Aleutians today with some
precip making its way into the Yukon Delta region on Friday night
and to the Seward Penn on Saturday. Northerly winds will pick up
again in the Bering Strait Friday into Saturday. Wind chills to 50
below and low visibility possible for the Bering strait. Snow
and blowing snow for the Yukon Delta as well. 2 to 3 inches of
snow expected. Wind chill advisories changed to winter weather
advisories. Cold temperatures will continue through the week with
lows 15 to 25 below with the coldest temps inland today. Highs
zero to 10 below. Warming up slightly on Saturday.

North Slope and Brooks Range...
Continued cold temperatures through the week. High temperatures
to remain in the mid 20s to 30 below, especially east of Utqiagvik
and lows will be in the 30s and 40s below along the coast and
over the plains. Winds along the coast northeast to east at 5 to
15 mph today then pick up to 15 to 25 mph Friday evening into
Saturday. Wind chills in the 40s below today then to 55 below on
Friday night into Saturday. Wind chill advisory issued for the
western north slope for tonight into Saturday.

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

Extended forecast for days 4 to 7...Some light snow from Fairbanks
west on Sunday and Monday. A strong low will move to the west
coast bringing increasing chances of snow to the Lower Yukon
Delta, and the Alaska Range on Tuesday.

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.AFG WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
AK...Winter Weather Advisory for AKZ213.
     Winter Weather Advisory for AKZ214-215.
     Wind Chill Advisory for AKZ201.

PK...Brisk Wind Advisory for PKZ200.
     Brisk Wind Advisory for PKZ201.
     Brisk Wind Advisory for PKZ210.
     Brisk Wind Advisory for PKZ220-245.
     Brisk Wind Advisory for PKZ225.
     Brisk Wind Advisory for PKZ235.
     Brisk Wind Advisory for PKZ240.
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