Blizzard Warning 30, NWS Fairbanks, AK

172 
WWAK42 PAFG 151023
WSWWCZ

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
223 AM AKDT Wed May 15 2024

AKZ820-821-160000-
/O.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0030.000000T0000Z-240516T0200Z/
Shishmaref-Bering Strait Coast-
Including Shishmaref, Diomede, Wales, Brevig Mission, and Teller
223 AM AKDT Wed May 15 2024

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

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations of 
  up to 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph.

* WHERE...Bering Strait Coast.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM AKDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow
  could significantly reduce visibility.

  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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AKZ827-160000-
/O.CON.PAFG.WS.W.0030.000000T0000Z-240516T0200Z/
St Lawrence Island-
Including Gambell and Savoonga
223 AM AKDT Wed May 15 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow with low visibility. Total 
  snow accumulations of 3 to 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 
  60 mph. Visibility one quarter mile or less at times.

* WHERE...St Lawrence Island.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM AKDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Areas of
  blowing snow will reduce visibility to near zero at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions are expected or occurring. This will make travel very
difficult or impossible. 

&&

$$

AKZ814-160000-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0105.000000T0000Z-240516T1500Z/
Noatak Valley-
Including Noatak and Red Dog Mine
223 AM AKDT Wed May 15 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM AKDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow with low visibility expected. 
  Total snow accumulations of up to 2 to 5 inches. Winds gusting 
  as high as 45 mph. Visibility one half mile or less at times.

* WHERE...Red Dog Mine.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM AKDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow
  will significantly reduce visibility. Large snow drifts will
  form.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

&&

$$

AKZ815-151800-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0105.000000T0000Z-240515T1800Z/
Kivalina and Red Dog Dock-
Including Kivalina and Red Dog Dock
223 AM AKDT Wed May 15 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM AKDT
THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow with low visibility expected. Total
  snow accumulations of up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as
  50 mph. Visibility one half mile at times.

* WHERE...Kivalina and Red Dog Dock.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM AKDT this morning.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow
  will significantly reduce visibility. Snow drifts will form.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

&&

$$

AKZ822-823-160000-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0105.000000T0000Z-240516T0200Z/
Southern Seward Peninsula Coast-Interior Seward Peninsula-
Including Nome, White Mountain, Golovin, Serpentine Hot Springs, 
Council, Haycock, Pilgrim Springs, and Taylor
223 AM AKDT Wed May 15 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow with low visibility expected. Total
  snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches along the coast, with 6 to
  10 inches in the mountains. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.
  Visibility one half mile at times.

* WHERE...Southern Seward Peninsula Coast and Interior Seward 
  Peninsula.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM AKDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow
  will significantly reduce visibility. Large snow drifts will
  form.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

&&

$$

AKZ825-151800-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0105.000000T0000Z-240515T1800Z/
Yukon Delta Coast-
Including Mountain Village, Emmonak, Alakanuk, Kotlik, 
Scammon Bay, Hooper Bay, Nunam Iqua, and Chevak
223 AM AKDT Wed May 15 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM AKDT
THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow with low visibility expected. Snow
  accumulations of up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 50
  mph. Visibility one half mile at times.

* WHERE...Yukon Delta Coast.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM AKDT this morning.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow
  will significantly reduce visibility. Snow drifts will form.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

&&

$$

AKZ826-151800-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0105.000000T0000Z-240515T1800Z/
Lower Yukon River-
Including Russian Mission, St Marys, Pilot Station, and Marshall
223 AM AKDT Wed May 15 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM AKDT
THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow with low visibility expected. Snow
  accumulations of up to two inches. Winds gusting to 40 mph.
  Visibility one half mile at times.

* WHERE...Lower Yukon River.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM AKDT this morning.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow
  will significantly reduce visibility. Snow drifts will form.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

&&

$$

344 
WWAK42 PAFG 151359
WSWWCZ

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
559 AM AKDT Wed May 15 2024

AKZ827-151500-
/O.CAN.PAFG.WS.W.0030.000000T0000Z-240516T0200Z/
St Lawrence Island-
Including Gambell and Savoonga
559 AM AKDT Wed May 15 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Conditions have improved over the last several hours. With
additional snow showers, visibility may drop briefly to one-half
mile but that will not be sustainable as the storm weakens and
moves northeast.

$$

AKZ825-826-151500-
/O.CAN.PAFG.WW.Y.0105.000000T0000Z-240515T1800Z/
Yukon Delta Coast-Lower Yukon River-
Including Mountain Village, Emmonak, Alakanuk, Kotlik, 
Scammon Bay, Hooper Bay, Nunam Iqua, Chevak, Russian Mission, 
St Marys, Pilot Station, and Marshall
559 AM AKDT Wed May 15 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Conditions have and will continue to gradually improve today and 
tonight.

$$

AKZ822-151500-
/O.CAN.PAFG.WW.Y.0105.000000T0000Z-240516T0200Z/
Southern Seward Peninsula Coast-
Including Nome, White Mountain, and Golovin
559 AM AKDT Wed May 15 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Conditions have and will continue to gradually improve today and 
tonight.

$$

AKZ820-821-160000-
/O.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0030.000000T0000Z-240516T0200Z/
Shishmaref-Bering Strait Coast-
Including Shishmaref, Diomede, Wales, Brevig Mission, and Teller
559 AM AKDT Wed May 15 2024

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

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Total snow accumulations of up to 6
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 75 mph.

* WHERE...Bering Strait Coast.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM AKDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility.

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. 

&&

$$

AKZ814-160000-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0105.000000T0000Z-240516T1500Z/
Noatak Valley-
Including Noatak and Red Dog Mine
559 AM AKDT Wed May 15 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM AKDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow with low visibility expected. 
  Total snow accumulations of up to 2 to 5 inches. Winds gusting 
  as high as 45 mph. Visibility one half mile or less at times.

* WHERE...Red Dog Mine.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM AKDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing 
  snow will significantly reduce visibility. Large snow drifts 
  will form.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

&&

$$

AKZ815-151800-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0105.000000T0000Z-240515T1800Z/
Kivalina and Red Dog Dock-
Including Kivalina and Red Dog Dock
559 AM AKDT Wed May 15 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM AKDT
THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow with low visibility expected. 
  Total snow accumulations of up to two inches. Winds gusting as 
  high as 50 mph. Visibility one half mile at times.

* WHERE...Kivalina and Red Dog Dock.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM AKDT this morning.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing 
  snow will significantly reduce visibility. Snow drifts will 
  form.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

&&

$$

AKZ823-160000-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0105.000000T0000Z-240516T0200Z/
Interior Seward Peninsula-
Including Serpentine Hot Springs, Council, Haycock, 
Pilgrim Springs, and Taylor
559 AM AKDT Wed May 15 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow with low visibility expected. 
  Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches along the coast, 
  with 6 to 10 inches in the mountains. Winds gusting as high as 
  45 mph. Visibility one half mile at times.

* WHERE...Southern Seward Peninsula Coast and Interior Seward 
  Peninsula.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM AKDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing 
  snow will significantly reduce visibility. Large snow drifts 
  will form.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

&&

$$

874 
WWAK42 PAFG 152333
WSWWCZ

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
333 PM AKDT Wed May 15 2024

AKZ820-821-161400-
/O.EXT.PAFG.BZ.W.0030.000000T0000Z-240516T1400Z/
Shishmaref-Bering Strait Coast-
Including Shishmaref, Diomede, Wales, Brevig Mission, and Teller
333 PM AKDT Wed May 15 2024

...BLIZZARD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Total snow accumulations of up to 6
  inches. Winds gusting to 65 mph.

* WHERE...Bering Strait Coast.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM AKDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow is starting to taper off and blizzard
  conditions are becoming more intermittent, but there will be
  periods of blizzard conditions tonight. Winds should decrease
  from late tonight through Thursday morning.

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.

&&

$$

AKZ823-161400-
/O.EXT.PAFG.WW.Y.0105.000000T0000Z-240516T1400Z/
Interior Seward Peninsula-
Including Serpentine Hot Springs, Council, Haycock, 
Pilgrim Springs, and Taylor
333 PM AKDT Wed May 15 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow with low visibility expected. Total
  snow accumulations 6 to 10 inches. Winds gusting to 55 mph.  
  Visibility one half mile at times.

* WHERE...Southern Seward Peninsula Coast and Interior Seward 
  Peninsula.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM AKDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing 
  snow will significantly reduce visibility. Large snow drifts 
  will form.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow is starting to taper off, but there
  will be periods of low visibility in blowing snow through 
  tonight. Winds should decrease from late tonight through 
  Thursday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

&&

$$

AKZ814-161500-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0105.000000T0000Z-240516T1500Z/
Noatak Valley-
Including Noatak and Red Dog Mine
333 PM AKDT Wed May 15 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM AKDT
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow with low visibility. Total snow 
  accumulations of up to 2 to 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 
  55 mph. Visibility one half mile or less at times.

* WHERE...Red Dog Mine

* WHEN...Until 7 AM AKDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing 
  snow will significantly reduce visibility. Large snow drifts 
  will form.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There will be periods of low visibility in
  blowing snow through tonight. Very strong winds will decrease
  from late tonight through Thursday morning. The worst conditions
  are expected at Red Dog Mine and along the Mine Road. Noatak
  will be windy but not have low visibility because of warmer
  conditions there mean the precipitation in Noatak will be rain.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

&&

$$

942 
WWAK42 PAFG 160646
WSWWCZ

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
1046 PM AKDT Wed May 15 2024

AKZ820-821-160800-
/O.CAN.PAFG.BZ.W.0030.000000T0000Z-240516T1400Z/
Shishmaref-Bering Strait Coast-
Including Shishmaref, Diomede, Wales, Brevig Mission, and Teller
1046 PM AKDT Wed May 15 2024

...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED...

$$

AKZ823-160800-
/O.CAN.PAFG.WW.Y.0105.000000T0000Z-240516T1400Z/
Interior Seward Peninsula-
Including Serpentine Hot Springs, Council, Haycock, 
Pilgrim Springs, and Taylor
1046 PM AKDT Wed May 15 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

$$

AKZ814-160800-
/O.CAN.PAFG.WW.Y.0105.000000T0000Z-240516T1500Z/
Noatak Valley-
Including Noatak and Red Dog Mine
1046 PM AKDT Wed May 15 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

$$

Northern Alaska Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
308 PM AKDT Tue May 14 2024

.SYNOPSIS...
Numerous showers and isolated storms move to the Eastern Interior
today. Any shower or storm can come with briefly heavy rain and
some pea sized hail. High pressure will dry things out for the
Interior Wednesday and Thursday along with warmer temperatures. A
strong front will impact the west coast this afternoon into
Wednesday with snow and blowing snow and gusty southerly winds along
the Bering Strait. Snow mixed with rain from Nome east Tuesday
night into Wednesday. Unsettled weather will continue for the west
coast Wednesday and Thursday.

.DISCUSSION...

Upper Level Analysis...
Ridging will build over the Interior Wed and Thursday. Ridging
slides to the east over the mainland and a strong upper trough
will push into the west coast Tuesday into Thursday. A closed
low over the Bering will track northeast towards Wrangel Island
on Wednesday. Ridging will elongate over the eastern Interior
on Thursday and broad troughing will remain over the Bering
through Friday. Models in-line in the short-term then begin to
diverge over the weekend.

West Coast and Western Interior...
A strong front will begin to impact the west coast this afternoon
and evening with strong southerly winds and snow and blowing snow
for Saint Lawrence Island and the Bering Strait. Southerly winds
could gust near 60 mph for Saint Lawrence Island and the Bering
Strait. Winter Storm Warnings are still in effect for these
areas through Wednesday afternoon.

Winter Weather Advisories are in effect for the Seward Penn. Snow
and gusty southerly winds will develop over the Seward
Penninsula, Yukon Delta coast and Northwest Alaska Tuesday evening
into Wednesday. 2 to 4 inches possible for Nome with higher
amounts in the mountains north of Nome. Snow may mix with rain at
times on Wed. Chances of precip continue into Thursday.

Strong south to southwest winds will also cause water levels to
increase 3-5 feet along the Bering and Chukchi Sea coasts.
Shorefast ice is still in place along much of the coast and may
lift the ice and locally push it ashore, especially on south
and southwest facing coastlines. Additionally, water may flood
the ice surface and could impact any equipment/huts remaining on
the ice. High surf is possible in some locations wher there is
little or no shorefast ice. From the Bering Strait north, the sea
ice is more extensive and the risk of coastal impacts will be
lower than the south of the Bering Strait.

Central and Eastern Interior...
Scattered showers and Isolated thunderstorms will be confined to
the Eastern Interior as high pressure builds over the Interior.
Any shower or storm will likely come with briefly moderate
to heavy rain and erratic wind gusts up to 20-30 mph. Any storm
has the potential to come with pea sized hail. No precip expected
on Wednesday and Thursday. Highs in the upper 50s Tuesday and in
the lower 60s on Wednesday and Thursday.

North Slope and Brooks Range.. A Bering Sea Low will bring a
strong front to the West Coast this evening into Wed. Snow is
expected to begin in Point Hope around 10 PM with southerly winds
increasing to 30-40 mph with gusts to 55 mph. The snow may mix
with rain at times Wednesday afternoon, but the winds will remain
strong through Thursday morning. A Winter Weather Advisory is in
effect for blowing snow in Point Hope. Northeast of Point Hope,
there won't be much in the way of snow, but it will be breezy from
Deadhorse west to Barrow with peak gusts around 30-35 mph
Wednesday afternoon into Thursday morning. Temperatures will be
warming up Wednesday and Thursday as well. Expect high
temperatures in the mid 30s along the coast and mid 40s to low 50s
in the Brooks Range.

Coastal Hazard Potential Days 3 and 4...A Bering Sea low with
strong southerly winds looks to bring water levels 3 to 5 feet
above the normal high tide line Wednesday morning through
Thursday. With shorefast ice still remaining, it may not be enough
to bump it out of place, but water on top of the ice is a
possibility. Ice pans in the Bering Sea may try to push ashore as
well. These impacts will be monitored early this week.

Extended Forecast for Days 4-7...
Models are in slightly better agreement than yesterday for day 4
and beyond but there is still plenty of uncertainty. We will be
monitoring a chance for another low to move into the West Coast
Friday into Saturday as troughing persists. At this time, this low
looks to be much weaker than what we are currently going through.
Expect a few showers and maybe an isolated storm in the Interior
on Saturday with cooling temps on Sunday.

.FIRE WEATHER...
Scattered showers and Isolated thunderstorms will be confined to
the Eastern Interior as high pressure builds over the Interior. No
precip expected on Wednesday and Thursday. Highs in the upper 50s
Tueday and in the lower 60s on Wednesday and Thursday. Minimum
RH's will be around 25-35% Wed and Thursday. Winds remain
relatively light, though any shower or storm may cause some
erratic winds with gusts as high as 25 mph possible. Gusty winds
aroud 20 to 30 mph are possible from Delta Junction south Wed
evening and in the Alaska Range.

.HYDROLOGY...
A mild breakup on the Yukon River will continue. No impacts have
been reported in Tanana, but there has been ice running for the
last 24 hours and the water has come up. Ice running past Ruby
made its way to Galena today. The water level in Galena rose 2
feet today and has been fluctuating around 114.0 feet since this
afternoon. A heavy run of bank-to-bank ice ran through Galena
during the afternoon. A large channel formed this afternoon around
Bishop Rock and allowed for a heavy run of ice to flow down river.
This run was about 40-45 miles long and extended down river past
Koyukuk near Last Chance. Water levels held steady near Koyukuk.
From Last Chance to Nulato, the river was mostly open with some
chunk ice but there was a series of jams down river of Nulato with
some improvement during the afternoon. Most of the ice has
released at the south bank of the Ninemile Island Jam, and the
jam at river mile 470 appeared weak and degraded. A small jam near
Halfway Island (river mile 460) started to move as well. Water
levels in Nulato were slowly rising but we have not heard of, or
seen any impacts. At Russian Mission, the river is mostly open
upstream but just below, there is a small ice jam. There is some
in place ice in Marshall with chunk ice packed in front of
Marshall. The main break up front is located 7 miles below
Marshall with water levels remaining low. Towards Pilot Station,
the river ice was intact but showed signs of movement and the ice
below Pilot Station appears stronger and more intact. A resident
in Pilot Station reported that the water levels have risen about 5
feet since Sunday.

&&

.AFG WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
AK...Winter Weather Advisory for AKZ801.
     Winter Weather Advisory for AKZ814.
     Winter Storm Warning for AKZ820-821-827.
     Winter Weather Advisory for AKZ822-823.
PK...Gale Warning for PKZ801.
     Gale Warning for PKZ802.
     Gale Warning for PKZ803.
     Small Craft Advisory for PKZ804.
     Gale Warning for PKZ805.
     Gale Warning for PKZ806-807-854.
     Brisk Wind Advisory for PKZ808-858.
     Gale Warning for PKZ809.
     Gale Warning for PKZ810-811.
     Brisk Wind Advisory for PKZ812.
     Brisk Wind Advisory for PKZ813-859.
     Gale Warning for PKZ816-817-850-853.
     Gale Warning for PKZ851.
     Gale Warning for PKZ852.
     Gale Warning for PKZ855.
     Gale Warning for PKZ856.
     Gale Warning for PKZ857.
&&