Alert archive / Alaska / High Wind Warnings in 2023
High Wind Warning 7, NWS Fairbanks, AK
NWS Fairbanks, AK issued this high wind warning at Nov 2, 2023, 2:09 PM AKDT for Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, Alaska. It took effect at Nov 2, 2023, 7:00 PM AKDT. It was in force for 42 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
- Nov 2, 2023, 2:09 PM AKDT (22:09 UTC)
- In effect from
- Nov 2, 2023, 7:00 PM AKDT
- Expired
- Nov 4, 2023, 12:43 PM AKDT
- In force
- 42 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Fairbanks, AK
The nearest sounding before it
Fairbanks, (PFAI), launched 12:00Z, 10.2 hours before the alert went out and 249 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 653 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 41 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -41 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 39 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
945 WWAK73 PAFG 022209 NPWAFG URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Fairbanks AK 209 PM AKDT Thu Nov 2 2023 AKZ832-031400- /O.UPG.PAFG.WI.Y.0034.231103T0300Z-231105T0300Z/ /O.NEW.PAFG.HW.W.0007.231103T0300Z-231105T0300Z/ Dalton Highway Summits- Including the cities of Gobblers Knob, Prospect Creek, Finger Mountain, The Yukon River Bridge, and The Dalton Highway from MP 39 to MP 164 209 PM AKDT Thu Nov 2 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM AKDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Dalton Highway Summits. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 PM AKDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Damaging winds may blow down trees. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind gusts are expected to be strongest Friday daytime into Saturday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ AKZ833-031400- /O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0034.231103T1200Z-231105T0300Z/ Yukon Flats- Including the cities of Fort Yukon, Venetie, Circle, Central, Stevens Village, Beaver, and The Steese Highway north of MP 124 209 PM AKDT Thu Nov 2 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM FRIDAY TO 7 PM AKDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Yukon Flats. * WHEN...From 4 AM Friday to 7 PM AKDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Areas of blowing and drifting snow expected. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ AKZ834-031400- /O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0034.231103T1200Z-231105T0300Z/ White Mountains and High Terrain South of the Yukon River- Including the cities of Livengood, Circle Hot Springs, Eagle Summit, Twelvemile Summit, The Steese Highway from MP 85 to MP 124, The Elliott Highway from MP 32 to MP 134, and The Dalton Highway from MP 0 to MP 38 209 PM AKDT Thu Nov 2 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM FRIDAY TO 7 PM AKDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...White Mountains and High Terrain South of the Yukon River. * WHEN...From 4 AM Friday to 7 PM AKDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Areas of blowing and drifting snow expected. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ AKZ842-031400- /O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0034.231103T1200Z-231105T0300Z/ Chatanika River Valley- Including the cities of Haystack, The Elliott Highway from MP 1 to MP 32, and The Steese Highway from MP 12 to MP 85 209 PM AKDT Thu Nov 2 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM FRIDAY TO 7 PM AKDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Chatanika River Valley. * WHEN...From 4 AM Friday to 7 PM AKDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Areas of blowing and drifting snow expected. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ AKZ846-031400- /O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0034.231103T0300Z-231105T0300Z/ Central Interior- Including the cities of Tanana, Minto, Manley Hot Springs, Rampart, and Lake Minchumina 209 PM AKDT Thu Nov 2 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM AKDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Central Interior. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 PM AKDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Areas of blowing and drifting snow expected. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
4 follow-up statements
548 WWAK73 PAFG 031154 NPWAFG URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Fairbanks AK 354 AM AKDT Fri Nov 3 2023 AKZ832-040300- /O.CON.PAFG.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-231105T0300Z/ Dalton Highway Summits- Including the cities of Gobblers Knob, Prospect Creek, Finger Mountain, The Yukon River Bridge, and The Dalton Highway from MP 39 to MP 164 354 AM AKDT Fri Nov 3 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM AKDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Dalton Highway Summits. * WHEN...Until 7 PM AKDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ AKZ833-040300- /O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0034.231103T1200Z-231105T0300Z/ Yukon Flats- Including the cities of Fort Yukon, Venetie, Circle, Central, Stevens Village, Beaver, and The Steese Highway north of MP 124 354 AM AKDT Fri Nov 3 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM AKDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Yukon Flats. * WHEN...Until 7 PM AKDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Areas of blowing and drifting snow expected. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ AKZ834-040300- /O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0034.231103T1200Z-231105T0300Z/ White Mountains and High Terrain South of the Yukon River- Including the cities of Livengood, Circle Hot Springs, Eagle Summit, Twelvemile Summit, The Steese Highway from MP 85 to MP 124, The Elliott Highway from MP 32 to MP 134, and The Dalton Highway from MP 0 to MP 38 354 AM AKDT Fri Nov 3 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM AKDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...White Mountains and high terrain south of the Yukon River. * WHEN...Until 7 PM AKDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Areas of blowing and drifting snow expected. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ AKZ842-040300- /O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0034.231103T1200Z-231105T0300Z/ Chatanika River Valley- Including the cities of Haystack, The Elliott Highway from MP 1 to MP 32, and The Steese Highway from MP 12 to MP 85 354 AM AKDT Fri Nov 3 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM AKDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Chatanika River Valley and Steese Highway summits. * WHEN...Until 7 PM AKDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Areas of blowing and drifting snow expected. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ AKZ846-040300- /O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-231105T0300Z/ Central Interior- Including the cities of Tanana, Minto, Manley Hot Springs, Rampart, and Lake Minchumina 354 AM AKDT Fri Nov 3 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM AKDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Central Interior including the Elliott Highway Summits. * WHEN...Until 7 PM AKDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Areas of blowing and drifting snow expected. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
761 WWAK73 PAFG 032206 NPWAFG URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Fairbanks AK 206 PM AKDT Fri Nov 3 2023 AKZ832-041400- /O.CON.PAFG.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-231105T0300Z/ Dalton Highway Summits- Including the cities of Gobblers Knob, Prospect Creek, Finger Mountain, The Yukon River Bridge, and The Dalton Highway from MP 39 to MP 164 206 PM AKDT Fri Nov 3 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM AKDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Dalton Highway Summits. * WHEN...Until 7 PM AKDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ AKZ833-041400- /O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-231105T0300Z/ Yukon Flats- Including the cities of Fort Yukon, Venetie, Circle, Central, Stevens Village, Beaver, and The Steese Highway north of MP 124 206 PM AKDT Fri Nov 3 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM AKDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...Yukon Flats. * WHEN...Until 7 PM AKDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Areas of blowing and drifting snow expected. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ AKZ834-041400- /O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-231105T0300Z/ White Mountains and High Terrain South of the Yukon River- Including the cities of Livengood, Circle Hot Springs, Eagle Summit, Twelvemile Summit, The Steese Highway from MP 85 to MP 124, The Elliott Highway from MP 32 to MP 134, and The Dalton Highway from MP 0 to MP 38 206 PM AKDT Fri Nov 3 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM AKDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...White Mountains and High Terrain South of the Yukon River. * WHEN...Until 7 PM AKDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Areas of blowing and drifting snow expected. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ AKZ842-041400- /O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-231105T0300Z/ Chatanika River Valley- Including the cities of Haystack, The Elliott Highway from MP 1 to MP 32, and The Steese Highway from MP 12 to MP 85 206 PM AKDT Fri Nov 3 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM AKDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...Chatanika River Valley. * WHEN...Until 7 PM AKDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Areas of blowing and drifting snow expected. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ AKZ846-041400- /O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-231105T0300Z/ Central Interior- Including the cities of Tanana, Minto, Manley Hot Springs, Rampart, and Lake Minchumina 206 PM AKDT Fri Nov 3 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM AKDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Central Interior. * WHEN...Until 7 PM AKDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Areas of blowing and drifting snow expected. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
624 WWAK73 PAFG 040819 NPWAFG URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Fairbanks AK 1219 AM AKDT Sat Nov 4 2023 AKZ832-050300- /O.CON.PAFG.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-231105T0300Z/ Dalton Highway Summits- Including the cities of Gobblers Knob, Prospect Creek, Finger Mountain, The Yukon River Bridge, and The Dalton Highway from MP 39 to MP 164 1219 AM AKDT Sat Nov 4 2023 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM AKDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Dalton Highway Summits. * WHEN...Until 7 PM AKDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ AKZ833-050300- /O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-231105T0300Z/ Yukon Flats- Including the cities of Fort Yukon, Venetie, Circle, Central, Stevens Village, Beaver, and The Steese Highway north of MP 124 1219 AM AKDT Sat Nov 4 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM AKDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Northeast winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * WHERE...Yukon Flats. * WHEN...Until 7 PM AKDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Areas of blowing and drifting snow expected. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ AKZ834-050300- /O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-231105T0300Z/ White Mountains and High Terrain South of the Yukon River- Including the cities of Livengood, Circle Hot Springs, Eagle Summit, Twelvemile Summit, The Steese Highway from MP 85 to MP 124, The Elliott Highway from MP 32 to MP 134, and The Dalton Highway from MP 0 to MP 38 1219 AM AKDT Sat Nov 4 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM AKDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...White Mountains and High Terrain South of the Yukon River. * WHEN...Until 7 PM AKDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Areas of blowing and drifting snow expected. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ AKZ842-050300- /O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-231105T0300Z/ Chatanika River Valley- Including the cities of Haystack, The Elliott Highway from MP 1 to MP 32, and The Steese Highway from MP 12 to MP 85 1219 AM AKDT Sat Nov 4 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM AKDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...Chatanika River Valley and Steese Highway summits. * WHEN...Until 7 PM AKDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Areas of blowing and drifting snow expected. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ AKZ846-050300- /O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-231105T0300Z/ Central Interior- Including the cities of Tanana, Minto, Manley Hot Springs, Rampart, and Lake Minchumina 1219 AM AKDT Sat Nov 4 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM AKDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...Central Interior including the Elliott Highway Summits. * WHEN...Until 7 PM AKDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Areas of blowing and drifting snow expected. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
359 WWAK73 PAFG 042043 NPWAFG URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Fairbanks AK 1243 PM AKDT Sat Nov 4 2023 AKZ832-051400- /O.CAN.PAFG.HW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-231105T0300Z/ /O.EXB.PAFG.WI.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-231105T1800Z/ Dalton Highway Summits- Including the cities of Gobblers Knob, Prospect Creek, Finger Mountain, The Yukon River Bridge, and The Dalton Highway from MP 39 to MP 164 1243 PM AKDT Sat Nov 4 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM AKST SUNDAY... ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...East winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Dalton Highway Summits. * WHEN...Until 9 AM AKST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Areas of blowing and drifting snow expected. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. && $$ AKZ833-051400- /O.EXT.PAFG.WI.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-231105T1800Z/ Yukon Flats- Including the cities of Fort Yukon, Venetie, Circle, Central, Stevens Village, Beaver, and The Steese Highway north of MP 124 1243 PM AKDT Sat Nov 4 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM AKST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...Yukon Flats. * WHEN...Until 9 AM AKST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Areas of blowing and drifting snow expected. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ AKZ834-051400- /O.EXT.PAFG.WI.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-231105T1800Z/ White Mountains and High Terrain South of the Yukon River- Including the cities of Livengood, Circle Hot Springs, Eagle Summit, Twelvemile Summit, The Steese Highway from MP 85 to MP 124, The Elliott Highway from MP 32 to MP 134, and The Dalton Highway from MP 0 to MP 38 1243 PM AKDT Sat Nov 4 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM AKST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...White Mountains and High Terrain South of the Yukon River. * WHEN...Until 9 AM AKST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Areas of blowing and drifting snow expected. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ AKZ842-051400- /O.EXT.PAFG.WI.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-231105T1800Z/ Chatanika River Valley- Including the cities of Haystack, The Elliott Highway from MP 1 to MP 32, and The Steese Highway from MP 12 to MP 85 1243 PM AKDT Sat Nov 4 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM AKST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...Chatanika River Valley. * WHEN...Until 9 AM AKST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Areas of blowing and drifting snow expected. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ AKZ846-051400- /O.EXT.PAFG.WI.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-231105T1800Z/ Central Interior- Including the cities of Tanana, Minto, Manley Hot Springs, Rampart, and Lake Minchumina 1243 PM AKDT Sat Nov 4 2023 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM AKST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...Central Interior. * WHEN...Until 9 AM AKST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Areas of blowing and drifting snow expected. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this high wind warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Fairbanks, AK wrote its last area forecast discussion before this high wind warning went out at Nov 2, 12:03 AM AKDT, 14 hours 6 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Nov 2, 12:03 AM AKDT, 14 hours 6 minutes before
Northern Alaska Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
1203 AM AKDT Thu Nov 2 2023
.SYNOPSIS...
An arctic front over the Arctic Coast will sag south and bring
snow chances to the Interior today through Saturday, with
accumulating snowfall expected, although accumulations will be
light over most of the E Interior, with the better accumulations
over the Yukon Valley by Saturday. Strong and cooler northeast winds
will blow through from this afternoon through Sunday over most of
the Interior, reaching gale force gusts over many Interior higher
elevation locations, with gales over the Arctic Coast by Saturday.
Minor blowing snow and showers will continue over the Arctic Coast
for the next several days.
&&
.DISCUSSION...
Upper Levels and Analysis...
There are a pair of upper lows over the NPAC with heights around
523 and 532 dam, respectively. There is a narrow ridge over the S
Mainland with heights around 546 dam, with a closed high over the
N British Columbia region, with heights around 552 dam. This is
the remnant of the once powerful and anomalous high which was
over Alaska the last several days. There is a phasing arctic low
aloft across the N Slope, Brooks Range, and Beaufort Sea with
heights around 524 dam. There is a weak closed high over Wrangel
Island with heights around 546 dam. An arctic front has moved
onshore across the North Slope and is moving south.
Model Discussion...
Models are now in very good agreement after not being in good
agreement with the track of a migratory upper low from Siberia
into Alaska. The ECMWF was the significant outlier and completely
flipped to what the GFS/NAM were already showing which was a more
phased and slower upper low solution for the next three days
across Alaska as the arctic trough to the north phases with the
Siberia low. NAM hi-res was favored for winds and the EC/GFS/NBM
for precip and snow.
Central and Eastern Interior...
An arctic front will drop south today and tomorrow and merge with
a weak low over the N Gulf Coast Thu night and Friday, bringing
light snow to the E Interior and E Alaska Range. Snow flurries or
light snow showers will move across the Tanana Valley and White
Mtns as well, but it looks very light. A better chance for very
light accumulations for the Tanana Valley occur Fri night and Sat
as a warm front shifts north before drying occurs and a stout
Tanana Valley Jet forms Sat and Sun. Northeast winds will be rather
strong over Interior higher elevations with gusts to 35 to 50 mph
and gusts to near 30 mph over the lower elevations Friday into
Sunday. It'll be rather blustery everywhere, and will feel a bit
chillier than it has been recently. We issued wind advisories for
the long duration northeast winds with this forecast package.
West Coast and Western Interior...
Northeast winds will continue to increase through this week and
will last through the weekend, with general 15 to 25 mph winds and
gusts to gale force over the coastal areas, strongest near the
Chukchi coast. This is an arctic front bringing in cooler air so
temps will cool. Snow chances increase for the W Interior Sat and
Sun with snow shower chances increasing over the West Coast.
Expect possible 2 to 4 inches of snow for parts of the Yukon
Valley and Upper Noatak Valley Sat and Sun.
North Slope and Brooks Range...
The arctic front has moved in with onshore flow bringing
accumulating light snow and some areas of fog with blowing snow.
This continues the next several days as onshore increases this
weekend, with gale force winds developing by later Saturday.
Accumulations will be light, but will be continuous on/off. Temps
trend down but not a lot as the flow will be off the still open
waters of the Beaufort Sea.
Extended Forecast Days 4-7...
The extended forecast starts off with an arctic low over the
western half of the state and a very strong ~1038 mb surface high
over the Arctic Ocean. The arctic trough out west will eventually
shift energetic waves aloft to the east and keep the region under
the influence of more typical seasonal temps with chances for
snow. There is a decent shot for accumulating snowfall across
most of the Mainland Sun and Mon as the arctic trough aloft shifts
east.
Coastal Hazard Potential Days 3 and 4...None.
&&
.AFG WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
AK...Wind Advisory for AKZ832-833-834-842-846.
PK...Small Craft Advisory for PKZ801>803.
Small Craft Advisory for PKZ804-805-810-812-816-850>852-858.
Heavy Freezing Spray Warning for PKZ804-857.
Small Craft Advisory for PKZ806.
Small Craft Advisory for PKZ807-817.
Heavy Freezing Spray Warning for PKZ808-855.
Heavy Freezing Spray Warning for PKZ809.
Heavy Freezing Spray Warning for PKZ810-811.
Gale Warning for PKZ811.
Heavy Freezing Spray Warning for PKZ812-814-861.
Small Craft Advisory for PKZ813-859-861.
Heavy Freezing Spray Warning for PKZ813-858>860.
Small Craft Advisory for PKZ814-815-853-860.
Heavy Freezing Spray Warning for PKZ815.
Small Craft Advisory for PKZ854.
Gale Warning for PKZ856-857.
Heavy Freezing Spray Warning for PKZ856.
&&
AhsenmacherIn the hours before
Special weather statement, Nov 2, 2:01 PM AKDT, 8 minutes before
Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Fairbanks AK 201 PM AKDT Thu Nov 2 2023 AKZ838-840-841-843>845-031400- Upper Chena River Valley-Eielson AFB and Salcha- Goldstream Valley and Nenana Hills-Two Rivers- Fairbanks Metro Area-Nenana- Including Chena Hot Springs, Chena Hot Springs Road east of MP 34, Eielson AFB, Salcha, Moose Creek, Harding Lake, The Richardson Highway from MP 317 to MP 346, Ester Dome, Murphy Dome, The Parks Highway from MP 325 to MP 342, Two Rivers, Chena Hot Springs Road from MP 12 to MP 34, Fairbanks, Fort Wainwright, Ester, North Pole, Fox, Nenana, and The Parks Highway from MP 290 to 325 201 PM AKDT Thu Nov 2 2023 ...STRONG EAST WINDS THURSDAY NIGHT TO SATURDAY... Strong east winds build over parts of the East Interior, including the Fairbanks area, Thursday night. East winds gusting 25 to 35 mph on the valley floors and 35 to 45 mph in the hills and mountains are expected through Saturday daytime. High profile vehicles traveling on area highways should use caution for any crosswinds. Secure any loose outdoor items.
The office that day
Everything else NWS Fairbanks, AK issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2:05 AM AKDT | Gale Warning | AFG | 4 days | |
| Nov 2, 2:05 AM AKDT | Heavy Freezing Spray Warning | AFG | 4 days | |
| Nov 2, 2:11 AM AKDT | Gale Warning | AFG | 67 hr | |
| Nov 2, 2:11 AM AKDT | Heavy Freezing Spray Warning | AFG | 8 days | |
| Nov 2, 3:56 AM AKDT | Wind Advisory | AFG | Fairbanks North Star, Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area | 3 days |
| Nov 2, 2:16 PM AKDT | Small Craft Advisory | AFG | 48 hr | |
| Nov 2, 2:20 PM AKDT | Gale Warning | AFG | 12 hr | |
| Nov 2, 2:20 PM AKDT | Small Craft Advisory | AFG | 48 hr | |
| Nov 2, 2:20 PM AKDT | Heavy Freezing Spray Warning | AFG | 3 days |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive.