Alert archive / Alaska / High Wind Warnings in 2024
High Wind Warning 8, NWS Fairbanks, AK
NWS Fairbanks, AK issued this high wind warning at Feb 18, 2024, 11:35 AM AKST for Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska. It took effect at Feb 19, 2024, 3:00 PM AKST. It was in force for 20 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 18, 2024, 11:35 AM AKST (20:35 UTC)
- In effect from
- Feb 19, 2024, 3:00 PM AKST
- Expired
- Feb 20, 2024, 11:03 AM AKST
- In force
- 20 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Fairbanks, AK
The radar
The Fairbanks Faa radar (PAPD), 249 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:35 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
The nearest sounding before it
Fairbanks, (PFAI), launched 12:00Z, 8.6 hours before the alert went out and 250 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
- 1798 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 26 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 94 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 102 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
095 WWAK73 PAFG 182035 NPWAFG URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Fairbanks AK 1135 AM AKST Sun Feb 18 2024 AKZ849-191500- /O.UPG.PAFG.HW.A.0004.240220T0000Z-240221T1000Z/ /O.NEW.PAFG.HW.W.0008.240220T0000Z-240221T1500Z/ Eastern Alaska Range North of Trims Camp- Including the cities of Black Rapids, Donnelly Dome, and The Richardson Highway from MP 224 to MP 259 1135 AM AKST Sun Feb 18 2024 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM MONDAY TO 6 AM AKST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...South winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 75 mph expected. * WHERE...Eastern Alaska Range North of Trims Camp. * WHEN...From 3 PM Monday to 6 AM AKST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. 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. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ AKZ837-191500- /O.NEW.PAFG.WI.Y.0010.240220T0000Z-240221T1500Z/ Delta Junction- Including the cities of Delta Junction, Fort Greely, and Deltana 1135 AM AKST Sun Feb 18 2024 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM MONDAY TO 6 AM AKST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...From Delta Junction south. * WHEN...From 3 PM Monday to 6 AM AKST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ AKZ847-191500- /O.NEW.PAFG.WI.Y.0010.240220T0000Z-240221T1500Z/ Northern Denali Borough- Including the cities of Healy, Denali National Park, Kantishna, Anderson, and The Parks Highway from MP 237 to MP 288 1135 AM AKST Sun Feb 18 2024 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM MONDAY TO 6 AM AKST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Northern Denali Borough, mainly along the Parks Highway south of Healy. * WHEN...From 3 PM Monday to 6 AM AKST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
5 follow-up statements
997 WWAK73 PAFG 191301 NPWAFG URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Fairbanks AK 401 AM AKST Mon Feb 19 2024 AKZ849-192115- /O.CON.PAFG.HW.W.0008.240220T0000Z-240221T1500Z/ Eastern Alaska Range North of Trims Camp- Including the cities of Black Rapids, Donnelly Dome, and The Richardson Highway from MP 224 to MP 259 401 AM AKST Mon Feb 19 2024 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 AM AKST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...South winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 75 mph expected. * WHERE...Eastern Alaska Range North of Trims Camp. * WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 6 AM AKST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ AKZ837-192115- /O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0010.240220T0000Z-240221T1500Z/ Delta Junction- Including the cities of Delta Junction, Fort Greely, and Deltana 401 AM AKST Mon Feb 19 2024 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 AM AKST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...From Delta Junction south. * WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 6 AM AKST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ AKZ847-192115- /O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0010.240220T0000Z-240221T1500Z/ Northern Denali Borough- Including the cities of Healy, Denali National Park, Kantishna, Anderson, and The Parks Highway from MP 237 to MP 288 401 AM AKST Mon Feb 19 2024 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 AM AKST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Northern Denali Borough, mainly along the Parks Highway south of Healy. * WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 6 AM AKST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
052 WWAK73 PAFG 191948 NPWAFG URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Fairbanks AK 1048 AM AKST Mon Feb 19 2024 AKZ849-201400- /O.CON.PAFG.HW.W.0008.240220T0000Z-240221T1500Z/ Eastern Alaska Range North of Trims Camp- Including the cities of Black Rapids, Donnelly Dome, and The Richardson Highway from MP 224 to MP 259 1048 AM AKST Mon Feb 19 2024 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 AM AKST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...South winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 75 mph expected. * WHERE...Eastern Alaska Range North of Trims Camp. * WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 6 AM AKST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. 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. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ AKZ837-201400- /O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0010.240220T0000Z-240221T1500Z/ Delta Junction- Including the cities of Delta Junction, Fort Greely, and Deltana 1048 AM AKST Mon Feb 19 2024 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 AM AKST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...From Delta Junction south. * WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 6 AM AKST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ AKZ847-201400- /O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0010.240220T0000Z-240221T1500Z/ Northern Denali Borough- Including the cities of Healy, Denali National Park, Kantishna, Anderson, and The Parks Highway from MP 237 to MP 288 1048 AM AKST Mon Feb 19 2024 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 AM AKST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Northern Denali Borough, mainly along the Parks Highway south of Healy. * WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 6 AM AKST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
553 WWAK73 PAFG 192026 NPWAFG URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Fairbanks AK 1126 AM AKST Mon Feb 19 2024 AKZ849-201400- /O.CON.PAFG.HW.W.0008.240220T0000Z-240221T1500Z/ Eastern Alaska Range North of Trims Camp- Including the cities of Black Rapids, Donnelly Dome, and The Richardson Highway from MP 224 to MP 259 1126 AM AKST Mon Feb 19 2024 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 AM AKST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...South winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 75 mph expected. * WHERE...Eastern Alaska Range North of Trims Camp. * WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 6 AM AKST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ AKZ847-201400- /O.EXT.PAFG.WI.Y.0010.240219T2026Z-240221T1500Z/ Northern Denali Borough- Including the cities of Healy, Denali National Park, Kantishna, Anderson, and The Parks Highway from MP 237 to MP 288 1126 AM AKST Mon Feb 19 2024 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Northern Denali Borough, mainly along the Parks Highway south of Healy. * WHEN...Until 6 AM AKST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ AKZ837-201400- /O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0010.240220T0000Z-240221T1500Z/ Delta Junction- Including the cities of Delta Junction, Fort Greely, and Deltana 1126 AM AKST Mon Feb 19 2024 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 6 AM AKST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...From Delta Junction south. * WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 6 AM AKST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
112 WWAK73 PAFG 201414 NPWAFG URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Fairbanks AK 514 AM AKST Tue Feb 20 2024 AKZ849-210015- /O.EXT.PAFG.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-240221T2100Z/ Eastern Alaska Range North of Trims Camp- Including the cities of Black Rapids, Donnelly Dome, and The Richardson Highway from MP 224 to MP 259 514 AM AKST Tue Feb 20 2024 ...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...South winds 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...Eastern Alaska Range North of Trims Camp. * WHEN...Until noon AKST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. 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. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ AKZ837-210015- /O.EXT.PAFG.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-240221T2100Z/ Delta Junction- Including the cities of Delta Junction, Fort Greely, and Deltana 514 AM AKST Tue Feb 20 2024 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds 30 mph with gusts to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...From Delta Junction south. * WHEN...Until noon AKST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ AKZ847-210015- /O.EXT.PAFG.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-240221T2100Z/ Northern Denali Borough- Including the cities of Healy, Denali National Park, Kantishna, Anderson, and The Parks Highway from MP 237 to MP 288 514 AM AKST Tue Feb 20 2024 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Northern Denali Borough, mainly along the Parks Highway south of Healy. * WHEN...Until noon AKST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
866 WWAK73 PAFG 202003 NPWAFG URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Fairbanks AK 1103 AM AKST Tue Feb 20 2024 AKZ849-211500- /O.CAN.PAFG.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-240221T2100Z/ /O.NEW.PAFG.HW.W.0009.240220T2100Z-240222T1500Z/ Eastern Alaska Range North of Trims Camp- Including the cities of Black Rapids, Donnelly Dome, and The Richardson Highway from MP 224 to MP 259 1103 AM AKST Tue Feb 20 2024 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST THURSDAY... * WHAT...South winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph expected. * WHERE...Eastern Alaska Range North of Trims Camp. * WHEN...Until 6 AM AKST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ AKZ837-211500- /O.CAN.PAFG.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-240221T2100Z/ /O.NEW.PAFG.WI.Y.0011.240220T2100Z-240222T1500Z/ Delta Junction- Including the cities of Delta Junction, Fort Greely, and Deltana 1103 AM AKST Tue Feb 20 2024 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Delta Junction. * WHEN...Until 6 AM AKST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ AKZ847-211500- /O.CAN.PAFG.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-240221T2100Z/ /O.NEW.PAFG.WI.Y.0011.240220T2100Z-240222T1500Z/ Northern Denali Borough- Including the cities of Healy, Denali National Park, Kantishna, Anderson, and The Parks Highway from MP 237 to MP 288 1103 AM AKST Tue Feb 20 2024 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Northern Denali Borough. * WHEN...Until 6 AM AKST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
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 Feb 18, 4:24 AM AKST, 7 hours 11 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Feb 18, 4:24 AM AKST, 7 hours 11 minutes before
Northern Alaska Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
424 AM AKST Sun Feb 18 2024
.SYNOPSIS...
High pressure ridging continues over the Interior and Blizzard
Warnings continue for the Bering Strait through early this
afternoon. Additionally, the stretch from Point Lay to Point Hope
will continue to see elevated winds and blowing snow today and
possibly into early next week. Active weather continues over
western Alaska as a front and multiple shortwaves move through.
Widespread precipitation will extend across most of the West Coast
and Western Interior. Heavy snow moves into the lower Yukon
Valley late tonight and will persist through late Monday
night/early Tuesday morning. Winds will ramp up again through the
passes of the Alaska Range Monday afternoon.
&&
.DISCUSSION...
Upper level ridging remains over the Interior and a 496 dam low
exists in the western Bering. The ridge is keeping conditions
across the Interior mostly clear and dry with above average
temperatures for most areas. Meanwhile, active weather returns to
the western coast with the approach of a front extending off the
Bering low. Widespread precipitation will work its way north
starting this afternoon. This is likely to be a long duration
snowfall as surface lows developing within the front move across
western Alaska. Additionally, the ridge will begin breaking down
and pushing east as troughing moves in. Southerly flow will ramp
up again over the Alaska Range Tuesday into Wednesday as the
pressure.
Central and Eastern Interior...
The Central ad Eastern Interior will remain in the same pattern
through Monday. A front and multiple embedded surface lows move
across the western coast of Alaska, effectively aiding in breaking
down the ridge throughout the week. The pressure gradient between
the western troughing and eastern ridging will tighten right over
the Alaska Range. This, coupled with shortwaves passing over the
Range will result in increased with speeds, with gusts 50 to 60
mph expected in the passes.
North Slope and Brooks Range...
High pressure remains over the Chukchi Sea, with a trough extend
from the high Arctic dipping down over the North Slope. This will
keep the strong winds in place over the northwest coast, from
Point Lay to Point Hope and blowing snow will continue over the
next couple of days. Cloud cover extends across much of the North
Slope and snow is expected to move into the eastern portions of
the region later this morning.
West Coast and Western Interior...
Blizzard Warnings remain in effect for Gambell, Wales, and
Diomede through early this afternoon. A front extending off a
Bering Sea low moves in from the southwest today, bringing another
round of widespread precipitation. Primarily, this will be snow,
however, there is a chance from some mixed precipitation along the
Yukon Delta coast this afternoon. There are a series of embedded
lows developing along the front(s) that will keep persistent snow
over the area through mid-week.
Extended Forecast For Days 4 Through 7...
Active weather returns to a slew of areas across Alaska as
multiple fronts and lows push into southwestern Alaska and work
their way north, breaking down the ridge and pushing it east into
Canada by late week. The main forecast challenges in the long term
are timing each short wave and front as they bring rounds of
precipitation out west. Broad low pressure will take over much of
the Bering Sea and a large chunk of the State, with an Arctic
ridge settling in over the northern coast.
Coastal Hazard Potential Days 3 and 4...None.
&&
.AFG WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
AK...Winter Weather Advisory for AKZ801.
Blizzard Warning for AKZ820-821-827.
Winter Storm Warning for AKZ830.
High Wind Watch for AKZ849.
PK...Brisk Wind Advisory for PKZ804.
Brisk Wind Advisory for PKZ805-852-853.
Gale Warning for PKZ806-816.
Brisk Wind Advisory for PKZ807-810-812-858.
Brisk Wind Advisory for PKZ808-809-855.
Gale Warning for PKZ811-854-856-857.
Gale Warning for PKZ817.
Brisk Wind Advisory for PKZ850.
Gale Warning for PKZ851.
&&In the hours before
Special weather statement, Feb 18, 8:55 AM AKST, 2 hours 40 minutes before
Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Fairbanks AK 855 AM AKST Sun Feb 18 2024 AKZ813>826-828-829-852-191500- South Slopes of the Western Brooks Range-Noatak Valley- Kivalina and Red Dog Dock-Lower Kobuk Valley-Baldwin Peninsula- Northern Seward Peninsula-Upper Kobuk Valleys-Shishmaref- Bering Strait Coast-Southern Seward Peninsula Coast- Interior Seward Peninsula-Eastern Norton Sound and Nulato Hills- Yukon Delta Coast-Lower Yukon River-Lower Koyukuk Valley- Middle Yukon Valley-Upper Kuskokwim Valley- Including Walker Lake, Noatak, Red Dog Mine, Kivalina, Red Dog Dock, Noorvik, Selawik, Kiana, Kotzebue, Deering, Buckland, Candle, Ambler, Shungnak, Kobuk, Shishmaref, Diomede, Wales, Brevig Mission, Teller, Nome, White Mountain, Golovin, Serpentine Hot Springs, Council, Haycock, Pilgrim Springs, Taylor, Unalakleet, Stebbins, St Michael, Elim, Koyuk, Shaktoolik, Mountain Village, Emmonak, Alakanuk, Kotlik, Scammon Bay, Hooper Bay, Nunam Iqua, Chevak, Russian Mission, St Marys, Pilot Station, Marshall, Huslia, Hughes, Galena, Nulato, Kaltag, Ruby, Koyukuk, McGrath, Nikolai, and Takotna 855 AM AKST Sun Feb 18 2024 ...Long Duration Snowfall and Chance for Blowing Snow through Tuesday Night... A strong low pressure system will bring a large amount of moisture over the west coast through Tuesday. Long duration, widespread snowfall is expected across the west Coast and western Interior through Tuesday night. Pockets of heavy snow expected inland from the Nulato Hills south to Russian Mission. Winds will remain below advisory criteria, however, some blowing/drifting snow is possible along the coastal areas. There may be a brief period of mixed precipitation along the southern west coast, around the Yukon Delta area, though mostly snow is expected. Residents should stay tuned to the latest forecast updates at www.weather.gov/afg and prepare for a stormy start to the week.
Special weather statement, Feb 18, 11:15 AM AKST, 20 minutes before
Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Fairbanks AK 1115 AM AKST Sun Feb 18 2024 AKZ834>850-200000- White Mountains and High Terrain South of the Yukon River- Fortymile Country-Upper Tanana Valley-Delta Junction- Upper Chena River Valley-Tanana Flats-Eielson AFB and Salcha- Goldstream Valley and Nenana Hills-Chatanika River Valley- Two Rivers-Fairbanks Metro Area-Nenana-Central Interior- Northern Denali Borough-Southern Denali Borough- Eastern Alaska Range North of Trims Camp- Eastern Alaska Range South of Trims Camp- Including 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, The Dalton Highway from MP 0 to MP 38, Eagle, Chicken, The Taylor Highway north of MP 9, Tok, Tanacross, Tetlin, Northway, Alcan, The Alaska Highway east of MP 1392, The Taylor Highway south of MP 9, The Tok Cutoff north of MP 105, Delta Junction, Fort Greely, Deltana, Chena Hot Springs, Chena Hot Springs Road east of MP 34, Birch Lake, The Richardson Highway from MP 295 to MP 317, 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, Haystack, The Elliott Highway from MP 1 to MP 32, The Steese Highway from MP 12 to MP 85, Two Rivers, Chena Hot Springs Road from MP 12 to MP 34, Fairbanks, Fort Wainwright, Ester, North Pole, Fox, Nenana, The Parks Highway from MP 290 to 325, Tanana, Minto, Manley Hot Springs, Rampart, Lake Minchumina, Healy, Denali National Park, Kantishna, Anderson, The Parks Highway from MP 237 to MP 288, Cantwell, Carlo Creek, The Parks Highway from MP 202 MP 237, Black Rapids, Donnelly Dome, The Richardson Highway from MP 224 to MP 259, Trims Camp, and The Richardson Highway from MP 202 to MP 224 1115 AM AKST Sun Feb 18 2024 ...Temperatures Above Freezing on Tuesday Over The Interior... Strong southerly chinook winds blowing across the Alaska Range will ramp up again Tuesday and Wednesday. This will cause temperatures to rise above freezing on Tuesday over most of the Middle Tanana Valley. High temperatures in the mid to upper 30s around Fairbanks and mid to upper 40s near the Alaska Range. These warm temperatures will cause walking and driving surfaces to become slippery. Slightly cooler on Wednesday and Thursday, with temps in the upper 20s to low 30s.
Special weather statement, Feb 18, 11:22 AM AKST, 13 minutes before
Special Weather Statement...CORRECTED National Weather Service Fairbanks AK 1122 AM AKST Sun Feb 18 2024 AKZ834>850-200000- White Mountains and High Terrain South of the Yukon River- Fortymile Country-Upper Tanana Valley-Delta Junction- Upper Chena River Valley-Tanana Flats-Eielson AFB and Salcha- Goldstream Valley and Nenana Hills-Chatanika River Valley- Two Rivers-Fairbanks Metro Area-Nenana-Central Interior- Northern Denali Borough-Southern Denali Borough- Eastern Alaska Range North of Trims Camp- Eastern Alaska Range South of Trims Camp- Including 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, The Dalton Highway from MP 0 to MP 38, Eagle, Chicken, The Taylor Highway north of MP 9, Tok, Tanacross, Tetlin, Northway, Alcan, The Alaska Highway east of MP 1392, The Taylor Highway south of MP 9, The Tok Cutoff north of MP 105, Delta Junction, Fort Greely, Deltana, Chena Hot Springs, Chena Hot Springs Road east of MP 34, Birch Lake, The Richardson Highway from MP 295 to MP 317, 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, Haystack, The Elliott Highway from MP 1 to MP 32, The Steese Highway from MP 12 to MP 85, Two Rivers, Chena Hot Springs Road from MP 12 to MP 34, Fairbanks, Fort Wainwright, Ester, North Pole, Fox, Nenana, The Parks Highway from MP 290 to 325, Tanana, Minto, Manley Hot Springs, Rampart, Lake Minchumina, Healy, Denali National Park, Kantishna, Anderson, The Parks Highway from MP 237 to MP 288, Cantwell, Carlo Creek, The Parks Highway from MP 202 MP 237, Black Rapids, Donnelly Dome, The Richardson Highway from MP 224 to MP 259, Trims Camp, and The Richardson Highway from MP 202 to MP 224 1122 AM AKST Sun Feb 18 2024 ...Temperatures Above Freezing on Tuesday Over The Interior... Strong southerly chinook winds blowing across the Alaska Range will ramp up again Monday into Wednesday. This will cause temperatures to rise near freezing on Monday, and above freezing on Tuesday over most of the Middle Tanana Valley. High temperatures in the mid to upper 30s around Fairbanks and mid to upper 40s near the Alaska Range on Tuesday. These warm temperatures will cause walking and driving surfaces to become slippery. Slightly cooler on Wednesday and Thursday, with high temps in the upper 20s to low 30s.
The office that day
Everything else NWS Fairbanks, AK issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 18, 3:49 AM AKST | High Wind Watch | AFG | Southeast Fairbanks Census Area | 8 hr |
| Feb 18, 3:52 AM AKST | Winter Storm Warning | AFG | Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area | 69 hr |
| Feb 18, 3:57 AM AKST | Brisk Wind Advisory | AFG | 58 hr | |
| Feb 18, 11:31 AM AKST | Winter Weather Advisory | AFG | North Slope | 29 hr |
| Feb 18, 11:35 AM AKST | Wind Advisory | AFG | Denali, Southeast Fairbanks Census Area | 47 hr |
| Feb 18, 2:14 PM AKST | Gale Warning | AFG | 64 hr | |
| Feb 18, 2:20 PM AKST | Brisk Wind Advisory | AFG | 48 hr | |
| Feb 18, 2:20 PM AKST | Gale Warning | AFG | 48 hr |
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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; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.