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Wind Chill Warning 2, NWS Fairbanks, AK

February 2, 2024Northwest Arctic Borough, Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, Alaska

NWS Fairbanks, AK issued this wind chill warning at Feb 2, 2024, 2:57 PM AKST for Northwest Arctic Borough, Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, Alaska. It took effect at Feb 3, 2024, 3:00 AM AKST. It was in force for 33 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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Issued
Feb 2, 2024, 2:57 PM AKST (23:57 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 3, 2024, 3:00 AM AKST
Expired
Feb 4, 2024, 12:00 PM AKST
In force
33 hr
Issued by
NWS Fairbanks, AK

Counties Northwest Arctic Borough, AK, Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, AK

The nearest sounding before it

Kotzebue, (POTZ), launched 12:00Z, 12.0 hours before the alert went out and 262 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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Kotzebue, at 12:00Z on 2024-02-02Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Kotzebue, at 12:00Z on 2024-02-02The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -27 square meters per square second.1939Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
1263 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
18 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-27 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
30 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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244 
WWAK42 PAFG 022357
WSWWCZ

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
257 PM AKST Fri Feb 2 2024

AKZ825-030100-
/O.EXP.PAFG.WW.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-240203T0000Z/
Yukon Delta Coast-
Including Mountain Village, Emmonak, Alakanuk, Kotlik, 
Scammon Bay, Hooper Bay, Nunam Iqua, and Chevak
257 PM AKST Fri Feb 2 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 3 PM AKST THIS
AFTERNOON...


$$

AKZ819-829-031500-
/O.NEW.PAFG.WC.W.0002.240203T1200Z-240204T2100Z/
Upper Kobuk Valleys-Middle Yukon Valley-
Including Ambler, Shungnak, Kobuk, Galena, Nulato, Kaltag, Ruby, 
and Koyukuk
257 PM AKST Fri Feb 2 2024

...WIND CHILL WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM SATURDAY TO NOON AKST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills to 50 below expected. 

* WHERE...Upper Kobuk Valleys and Middle Yukon Valley.

* WHEN...From 3 AM Saturday to noon AKST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause 
  frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 5 minutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The coldest winds chill will be along the
  Kobuk River. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Warning means the combination of very cold air and
sustained wind speeds of 15 mph or more will create dangerously
low wind chill values. Frost bite can occur quickly and even
hypothermia or death if precautions are not taken. 

&&

$$

AKZ820-821-031500-
/O.EXT.PAFG.WC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-240204T2100Z/
Shishmaref-Bering Strait Coast-
Including Shishmaref, Diomede, Wales, Brevig Mission, and Teller
257 PM AKST Fri Feb 2 2024

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills to 50 below zero.

* WHERE...Shishmaref and Bering Strait Coast.

* WHEN...Until noon AKST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause 
  frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The coldest winds chill are in the Bering 
  Strait.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and sustained wind
speeds of 15 mph or more will create low wind chills. Frost bite
and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken.

&&

$$

AKZ824-826-830-031500-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-240203T2100Z/
Eastern Norton Sound and Nulato Hills-Lower Yukon River-
Lower Yukon and Innoko Valleys-
Including Unalakleet, Stebbins, St Michael, Elim, Koyuk, 
Shaktoolik, Russian Mission, St Marys, Pilot Station, Marshall, 
Grayling, Holy Cross, Shageluk, and Anvik
257 PM AKST Fri Feb 2 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold winds chill to 50 below. Northeast winds 15 
  to 25 mph.

* WHERE...Eastern Norton Sound and Nulato Hills, Lower Yukon 
  River and Lower Yukon and Innoko Valleys.

* WHEN...Until noon AKST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills to 50 below zero 
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 
  minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

&&

$$
8 follow-up statements
384 
WWAK42 PAFG 030149
WSWWCZ

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
449 PM AKST Fri Feb 2 2024

AKZ824-826-830-032000-
/O.CAN.PAFG.WW.Y.0032.000000T0000Z-240203T2100Z/
/O.EXB.PAFG.WC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-240203T2200Z/
Eastern Norton Sound and Nulato Hills-Lower Yukon River-
Lower Yukon and Innoko Valleys-
Including Unalakleet, Stebbins, St Michael, Elim, Koyuk, 
Shaktoolik, Russian Mission, St Marys, Pilot Station, Marshall, 
Grayling, Holy Cross, Shageluk, and Anvik
449 PM AKST Fri Feb 2 2024

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM AKST SATURDAY...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 55 below 
  zero.

* WHERE...Eastern Norton Sound and Nulato Hills, Lower Yukon 
  River and Lower Yukon and Innoko Valleys.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM AKST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite
  on exposed skin in as little as 5 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and sustained wind
speeds of 15 mph or more will create low wind chills. Frost bite
and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken. 

&&

$$

AKZ819-829-032000-
/O.CON.PAFG.WC.W.0002.240203T1200Z-240204T2100Z/
Upper Kobuk Valleys-Middle Yukon Valley-
Including Ambler, Shungnak, Kobuk, Galena, Nulato, Kaltag, Ruby, 
and Koyukuk
449 PM AKST Fri Feb 2 2024

...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM SATURDAY TO
NOON AKST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills to 50 below expected.

* WHERE...Upper Kobuk Valleys and Middle Yukon Valley.

* WHEN...From 3 AM Saturday to noon AKST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause 
  frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 5 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Warning means the combination of very cold air and
sustained wind speeds of 15 mph or more will create dangerously
low wind chill values. Frost bite can occur quickly and even
hypothermia or death if precautions are not taken.

&&

$$

AKZ825-032000-
/O.EXB.PAFG.WC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-240203T2200Z/
Yukon Delta Coast-
Including Mountain Village, Emmonak, Alakanuk, Kotlik, 
Scammon Bay, Hooper Bay, Nunam Iqua, and Chevak
449 PM AKST Fri Feb 2 2024

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM AKST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 45 below 
  zero.

* WHERE...Yukon Delta Coast.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM AKST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite
  on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and sustained wind
speeds of 15 mph or more will create low wind chills. Frost bite
and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken. 

&&

$$

AKZ820-821-032000-
/O.CON.PAFG.WC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-240204T2100Z/
Shishmaref-Bering Strait Coast-
Including Shishmaref, Diomede, Wales, Brevig Mission, and Teller
449 PM AKST Fri Feb 2 2024

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills to 50 below zero.

* WHERE...Shishmaref and Bering Strait Coast.

* WHEN...Until noon AKST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite
  on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and sustained wind
speeds of 15 mph or more will create low wind chills. Frost bite
and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken.

&&

$$
894 
WWAK42 PAFG 030219
WSWWCZ

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
519 PM AKST Fri Feb 2 2024

AKZ819-829-032030-
/O.CON.PAFG.WC.W.0002.240203T1200Z-240204T2100Z/
Upper Kobuk Valleys-Middle Yukon Valley-
Including Ambler, Shungnak, Kobuk, Galena, Nulato, Kaltag, Ruby, 
and Koyukuk
519 PM AKST Fri Feb 2 2024

...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM SATURDAY TO
NOON AKST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills to 60 below expected.

* WHERE...Upper Kobuk Valleys and Middle Yukon Valley.

* WHEN...From 3 AM Saturday to noon AKST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause 
  frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 5 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Warning means the combination of very cold air and
sustained wind speeds of 15 mph or more will create dangerously
low wind chill values. Frost bite can occur quickly and even
hypothermia or death if precautions are not taken.

&&

$$

AKZ826-032030-
/O.NEW.PAFG.WW.Y.0034.240203T2100Z-240204T1800Z/
/O.CON.PAFG.WC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-240203T2200Z/
Lower Yukon River-
Including Russian Mission, St Marys, Pilot Station, and Marshall
519 PM AKST Fri Feb 2 2024

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM AKST
SATURDAY...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON SATURDAY TO 9 AM
AKST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills. Wind
  chills as low as 50 below zero. For the Winter Weather Advisory,
  snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations of up
  to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will reduce
  visibility to one half mile or less at times.

* WHERE...Lower Yukon River.

* WHEN...For the Wind Chill Advisory, until 1 PM AKST Saturday. 
  For the Winter Weather Advisory, from noon Saturday to 9 AM 
  AKST Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and sustained wind
speeds of 15 mph or more will create low wind chills. Frost bite
and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken. 

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

&&

$$

AKZ825-032030-
/O.NEW.PAFG.WS.A.0008.240203T1800Z-240204T0900Z/
/O.CON.PAFG.WC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-240203T2200Z/
Yukon Delta Coast-
Including Mountain Village, Emmonak, Alakanuk, Kotlik, 
Scammon Bay, Hooper Bay, Nunam Iqua, and Chevak
519 PM AKST Fri Feb 2 2024

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM AKST
SATURDAY...
...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills. Wind
  chills as low as 45 below zero. For the Winter Storm Watch,
  blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations of up to
  two inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph with
  whiteout conditions at times, worst along the coast.

* WHERE...Yukon Delta Coast.

* WHEN...For the Wind Chill Advisory, until 1 PM AKST Saturday. 
  For the Winter Storm Watch, from Saturday morning through 
  Saturday evening.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and sustained wind
speeds of 15 mph or more will create low wind chills. Frost bite
and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken. 

A Winter Storm Watch for blizzard conditions means there is a
potential for falling and/or blowing snow with strong winds and
extremely poor visibilities. This can lead to whiteout conditions
and make travel very difficult. 

&&

$$

AKZ820-821-032030-
/O.CON.PAFG.WC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-240204T2100Z/
Shishmaref-Bering Strait Coast-
Including Shishmaref, Diomede, Wales, Brevig Mission, and Teller
519 PM AKST Fri Feb 2 2024

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills to 50 below zero.

* WHERE...Shishmaref and Bering Strait Coast.

* WHEN...Until noon AKST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause 
  frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and sustained wind
speeds of 15 mph or more will create low wind chills. Frost bite
and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken.

&&

$$

AKZ824-830-032030-
/O.CON.PAFG.WC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-240203T2200Z/
Eastern Norton Sound and Nulato Hills-
Lower Yukon and Innoko Valleys-
Including Unalakleet, Stebbins, St Michael, Elim, Koyuk, 
Shaktoolik, Grayling, Holy Cross, Shageluk, and Anvik
519 PM AKST Fri Feb 2 2024

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM AKST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 55 below 
  zero.

* WHERE...Eastern Norton Sound and Nulato Hills, Lower Yukon 
  River and Lower Yukon and Innoko Valleys.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM AKST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause 
  frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 5 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and sustained wind
speeds of 15 mph or more will create low wind chills. Frost bite
and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken.

&&

$$
132 
WWAK42 PAFG 031220
WSWWCZ

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
320 AM AKST Sat Feb 3 2024

AKZ825-040245-
/O.CAN.PAFG.WC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-240203T2200Z/
/O.UPG.PAFG.WS.A.0008.240203T1800Z-240204T0900Z/
/O.NEW.PAFG.WS.W.0010.240203T1220Z-240204T0900Z/
Yukon Delta Coast-
Including Mountain Village, Emmonak, Alakanuk, Kotlik, 
Scammon Bay, Hooper Bay, Nunam Iqua, and Chevak
320 AM AKST Sat Feb 3 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AKST TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations of
  up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. Visibility
  near the coast less than one quarter mile at times.

* WHERE...Yukon Delta Coast.

* WHEN...Until midnight AKST tonight.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The dangerously 
  cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero could cause frostbite 
  on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.


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. 

&&

$$

AKZ819-829-040245-
/O.CON.PAFG.WC.W.0002.000000T0000Z-240204T2100Z/
Upper Kobuk Valleys-Middle Yukon Valley-
Including Ambler, Shungnak, Kobuk, Galena, Nulato, Kaltag, Ruby, 
and Koyukuk
320 AM AKST Sat Feb 3 2024

...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 60
  below.

* WHERE...Upper Kobuk Valleys and Middle Yukon Valley.

* WHEN...Until noon AKST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause 
  frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 5 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Warning means the combination of very cold air and
sustained wind speeds of 15 mph or more will create dangerously
low wind chill values. Frost bite can occur quickly and even
hypothermia or death if precautions are not taken. 

&&

$$

AKZ826-040245-
/O.EXT.PAFG.WC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-240204T0300Z/
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0034.240203T2100Z-240204T1800Z/
Lower Yukon River-
Including Russian Mission, St Marys, Pilot Station, and Marshall
320 AM AKST Sat Feb 3 2024

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THIS
EVENING...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO
9 AM AKST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills. 
  Wind chills as low as 50 below zero. For the Winter Weather 
  Advisory, snow expected. Total snow accumulations of up to two 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Lower Yukon River.

* WHEN...For the Wind Chill Advisory, until 6 PM AKST this 
  evening. For the Winter Weather Advisory, from noon today to 9 
  AM AKST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds could 
  bring down tree branches. The dangerously cold wind chills 
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 
  minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and sustained wind
speeds of 15 mph or more will create low wind chills. Frost bite
and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken. 

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

&&

$$

AKZ824-830-040245-
/O.EXT.PAFG.WC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-240204T0300Z/
Eastern Norton Sound and Nulato Hills-
Lower Yukon and Innoko Valleys-
Including Unalakleet, Stebbins, St Michael, Elim, Koyuk, 
Shaktoolik, Grayling, Holy Cross, Shageluk, and Anvik
320 AM AKST Sat Feb 3 2024

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 50 below 
  zero.

* WHERE...Eastern Norton Sound and Nulato Hills and Lower Yukon 
  and Innoko Valleys.

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

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause 
  frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 5 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and sustained wind
speeds of 15 mph or more will create low wind chills. Frost bite
and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken. 

&&

$$

AKZ820-821-040245-
/O.CON.PAFG.WC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-240204T2100Z/
Shishmaref-Bering Strait Coast-
Including Shishmaref, Diomede, Wales, Brevig Mission, and Teller
320 AM AKST Sat Feb 3 2024

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 50 below 
  zero.

* WHERE...Shishmaref and Bering Strait Coast.

* WHEN...Until noon AKST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause 
  frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and sustained wind
speeds of 15 mph or more will create low wind chills. Frost bite
and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken. 

&&

$$
603 
WWAK42 PAFG 031531
WSWWCZ

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
631 AM AKST Sat Feb 3 2024

AKZ825-040300-
/O.CON.PAFG.WS.W.0010.000000T0000Z-240204T0900Z/
Yukon Delta Coast-
Including Mountain Village, Emmonak, Alakanuk, Kotlik, 
Scammon Bay, Hooper Bay, Nunam Iqua, and Chevak
631 AM AKST Sat Feb 3 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AKST
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations of 
  up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. Visibility 
  near the coast less than one quarter mile at times.

* WHERE...Yukon Delta Coast.

* WHEN...Until midnight AKST tonight.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The dangerously 
  cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero could cause frostbite 
  on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

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. 

&&

$$

AKZ819-829-040300-
/O.CON.PAFG.WC.W.0002.000000T0000Z-240204T2100Z/
Upper Kobuk Valleys-Middle Yukon Valley-
Including Ambler, Shungnak, Kobuk, Galena, Nulato, Kaltag, Ruby, 
and Koyukuk
631 AM AKST Sat Feb 3 2024

...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 60 
  below.

* WHERE...Upper Kobuk Valleys and Middle Yukon Valley.

* WHEN...Until noon AKST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause 
  frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 5 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Warning means the combination of very cold air and
sustained wind speeds of 15 mph or more will create dangerously
low wind chill values. Frost bite can occur quickly and even
hypothermia or death if precautions are not taken. 

&&

$$

AKZ826-040300-
/O.EXT.PAFG.WC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-240204T1500Z/
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0034.240203T2100Z-240204T1800Z/
Lower Yukon River-
Including Russian Mission, St Marys, Pilot Station, and Marshall
631 AM AKST Sat Feb 3 2024

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST SUNDAY...
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO
9 AM AKST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills. 
  Wind chills as low as 50 below zero. For the Winter Weather 
  Advisory, snow expected. Total snow accumulations of up to two 
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Lower Yukon River.

* WHEN...For the Wind Chill Advisory, until 6 AM AKST Sunday. 
  For the Winter Weather Advisory, from noon today to 9 AM AKST 
  Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds could 
  bring down tree branches. The dangerously cold wind chills 
  could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 
  minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and sustained wind
speeds of 15 mph or more will create low wind chills. Frost bite
and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken. 

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

&&

$$

AKZ824-830-040300-
/O.EXT.PAFG.WC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-240204T1500Z/
Eastern Norton Sound and Nulato Hills-
Lower Yukon and Innoko Valleys-
Including Unalakleet, Stebbins, St Michael, Elim, Koyuk, 
Shaktoolik, Grayling, Holy Cross, Shageluk, and Anvik
631 AM AKST Sat Feb 3 2024

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 55 below 
  zero.

* WHERE...Eastern Norton Sound and Nulato Hills and Lower Yukon 
  and Innoko Valleys.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM AKST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause 
  frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 5 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and sustained wind
speeds of 15 mph or more will create low wind chills. Frost bite
and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken. 

&&

$$

AKZ820-821-040300-
/O.CON.PAFG.WC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-240204T2100Z/
Shishmaref-Bering Strait Coast-
Including Shishmaref, Diomede, Wales, Brevig Mission, and Teller
631 AM AKST Sat Feb 3 2024

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 50 below 
  zero.

* WHERE...Shishmaref and Bering Strait Coast.

* WHEN...Until noon AKST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause 
  frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and sustained wind
speeds of 15 mph or more will create low wind chills. Frost bite
and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken. 

&&

$$
142 
WWAK42 PAFG 040035
WSWWCZ

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
335 PM AKST Sat Feb 3 2024

AKZ826-041545-
/O.CAN.PAFG.WC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-240204T1500Z/
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-240204T1800Z/
Lower Yukon River-
Including Russian Mission, St Marys, Pilot Station, and Marshall
335 PM AKST Sat Feb 3 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM AKST
SUNDAY...
...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow with low visibility and wind chills
  to 50 below. Total snow accumulations of up to two inches.
  Visibility one half mile or less at times. Winds gusting to 45
  mph.

* WHERE...Lower Yukon River.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM AKST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Plan difficult travel conditions. Areas of blowing
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. Snow drifts will
  form. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on
  exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

&&

$$

AKZ825-041500-
/O.EXT.PAFG.WS.W.0010.000000T0000Z-240204T1500Z/
Yukon Delta Coast-
Including Mountain Village, Emmonak, Alakanuk, Kotlik, 
Scammon Bay, Hooper Bay, Nunam Iqua, and Chevak
335 PM AKST Sat Feb 3 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow with low visibility. Additional
  snow accumulations of two inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 
  mph. Visibility near the coast less than one quarter mile at 
  times.

* WHERE...Yukon Delta Coast.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM AKST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Plan difficult travel conditions. Areas of blowing
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. Snow drifts will
  form. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on
  exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

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.

&&

$$

AKZ819-829-041545-
/O.CON.PAFG.WC.W.0002.000000T0000Z-240204T2100Z/
Upper Kobuk Valleys-Middle Yukon Valley-
Including Ambler, Shungnak, Kobuk, Galena, Nulato, Kaltag, Ruby, 
and Koyukuk
335 PM AKST Sat Feb 3 2024

...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 60 
  below.

* WHERE...Upper Kobuk Valleys and Middle Yukon Valley.

* WHEN...Until noon AKST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause 
  frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 5 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Warning means the combination of very cold air and
sustained wind speeds of 15 mph or more will create dangerously
low wind chill values. Frost bite can occur quickly and even
hypothermia or death if precautions are not taken.

&&

$$

AKZ820-821-041545-
/O.CON.PAFG.WC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-240204T2100Z/
Shishmaref-Bering Strait Coast-
Including Shishmaref, Diomede, Wales, Brevig Mission, and Teller
335 PM AKST Sat Feb 3 2024

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 50 below 
  zero.

* WHERE...Shishmaref and Bering Strait Coast.

* WHEN...Until noon AKST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause 
  frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and sustained wind
speeds of 15 mph or more will create low wind chills. Frost bite
and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken.

&&

$$

AKZ824-830-041500-
/O.CON.PAFG.WC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-240204T1500Z/
Eastern Norton Sound and Nulato Hills-
Lower Yukon and Innoko Valleys-
Including Unalakleet, Stebbins, St Michael, Elim, Koyuk, 
Shaktoolik, Grayling, Holy Cross, Shageluk, and Anvik
335 PM AKST Sat Feb 3 2024

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills to 50 below zero.

* WHERE...Eastern Norton Sound and Nulato Hills and Lower Yukon 
  and Innoko Valleys.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM AKST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause 
  frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and sustained wind
speeds of 15 mph or more will create low wind chills. Frost bite
and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken.

&&

$$
767 
WWAK42 PAFG 040036
WSWWCZ

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
336 PM AKST Sat Feb 3 2024

AKZ825-041500-
/O.CON.PAFG.WS.W.0010.000000T0000Z-240204T1500Z/
Yukon Delta Coast-
Including Mountain Village, Emmonak, Alakanuk, Kotlik, 
Scammon Bay, Hooper Bay, Nunam Iqua, and Chevak
336 PM AKST Sat Feb 3 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow with low visibility. Additional 
  snow accumulations of two inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 
  mph. Visibility near the coast less than one quarter mile at 
  times.

* WHERE...Yukon Delta Coast.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM AKST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Plan difficult travel conditions. Areas of blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. Snow drifts will 
  form. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite 
  on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

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.

&&

$$

AKZ819-829-041545-
/O.CON.PAFG.WC.W.0002.000000T0000Z-240204T2100Z/
Upper Kobuk Valleys-Middle Yukon Valley-
Including Ambler, Shungnak, Kobuk, Galena, Nulato, Kaltag, Ruby, 
and Koyukuk
336 PM AKST Sat Feb 3 2024

...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 60 
  below.

* WHERE...Upper Kobuk Valleys and Middle Yukon Valley.

* WHEN...Until noon AKST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause 
  frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 5 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Warning means the combination of very cold air and
sustained wind speeds of 15 mph or more will create dangerously
low wind chill values. Frost bite can occur quickly and even
hypothermia or death if precautions are not taken.

&&

$$

AKZ826-041545-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-240204T1800Z/
Lower Yukon River-
Including Russian Mission, St Marys, Pilot Station, and Marshall
336 PM AKST Sat Feb 3 2024

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

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow with low visibility and wind 
  chills to 50 below. Total snow accumulations of up to two 
  inches. Visibility one half mile or less at times. Winds 
  gusting to 45 mph.

* WHERE...Lower Yukon River.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM AKST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Plan difficult travel conditions. Areas of blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. Snow drifts will 
  form. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite 
  on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

&&

$$

AKZ820-821-041545-
/O.CON.PAFG.WC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-240204T2100Z/
Shishmaref-Bering Strait Coast-
Including Shishmaref, Diomede, Wales, Brevig Mission, and Teller
336 PM AKST Sat Feb 3 2024

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 50 below 
  zero.

* WHERE...Shishmaref and Bering Strait Coast.

* WHEN...Until noon AKST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause 
  frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and sustained wind
speeds of 15 mph or more will create low wind chills. Frost bite
and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken.

&&

$$

AKZ824-830-041500-
/O.CON.PAFG.WC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-240204T1500Z/
Eastern Norton Sound and Nulato Hills-
Lower Yukon and Innoko Valleys-
Including Unalakleet, Stebbins, St Michael, Elim, Koyuk, 
Shaktoolik, Grayling, Holy Cross, Shageluk, and Anvik
336 PM AKST Sat Feb 3 2024

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills to 50 below zero.

* WHERE...Eastern Norton Sound and Nulato Hills and Lower Yukon 
  and Innoko Valleys.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM AKST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause 
  frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and sustained wind
speeds of 15 mph or more will create low wind chills. Frost bite
and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken.

&&

$$
908 
WWAK42 PAFG 041102
WSWWCZ

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
202 AM AKST Sun Feb 4 2024

AKZ825-041215-
/O.CAN.PAFG.WS.W.0010.000000T0000Z-240204T1500Z/
Yukon Delta Coast-
Including Mountain Village, Emmonak, Alakanuk, Kotlik, 
Scammon Bay, Hooper Bay, Nunam Iqua, and Chevak
202 AM AKST Sun Feb 4 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...


$$

AKZ824-041215-
/O.CAN.PAFG.WC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-240204T1500Z/
Eastern Norton Sound and Nulato Hills-
Including Unalakleet, Stebbins, St Michael, Elim, Koyuk, 
and Shaktoolik
202 AM AKST Sun Feb 4 2024

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...


$$

AKZ819-829-042100-
/O.CON.PAFG.WC.W.0002.000000T0000Z-240204T2100Z/
Upper Kobuk Valleys-Middle Yukon Valley-
Including Ambler, Shungnak, Kobuk, Galena, Nulato, Kaltag, Ruby, 
and Koyukuk
202 AM AKST Sun Feb 4 2024

...WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST TODAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 60 
  below.

* WHERE...Upper Kobuk Valleys and Middle Yukon Valley.

* WHEN...Until noon AKST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause 
  frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 5 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Warning means the combination of very cold air and
sustained wind speeds of 15 mph or more will create dangerously
low wind chill values. Frost bite can occur quickly and even
hypothermia or death if precautions are not taken. 

&&

$$

AKZ826-042100-
/O.EXT.PAFG.WW.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-240204T2100Z/
Lower Yukon River-
Including Russian Mission, St Marys, Pilot Station, and Marshall
202 AM AKST Sun Feb 4 2024

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

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow with low visibility and wind 
  chills to 50 below. Total snow accumulations of up to two 
  inches. Visibility one half mile or less at times. Winds 
  gusting to 45 mph.

* WHERE...Lower Yukon River.

* WHEN...Until noon AKST today.

* IMPACTS...Plan difficult travel conditions. Areas of blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. Snow drifts will 
  form. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite 
  on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

&&

$$

AKZ830-042100-
/O.EXT.PAFG.WC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-240204T2100Z/
Lower Yukon and Innoko Valleys-
Including Grayling, Holy Cross, Shageluk, and Anvik
202 AM AKST Sun Feb 4 2024

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST TODAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills to 50 below zero.

* WHERE...Eastern Norton Sound and Nulato Hills and Lower Yukon 
  and Innoko Valleys.

* WHEN...Until noon AKST today.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause 
  frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and sustained wind
speeds of 15 mph or more will create low wind chills. Frost bite
and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken. 

&&

$$

AKZ820-821-042100-
/O.CON.PAFG.WC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-240204T2100Z/
Shishmaref-Bering Strait Coast-
Including Shishmaref, Diomede, Wales, Brevig Mission, and Teller
202 AM AKST Sun Feb 4 2024

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST TODAY...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 50 below 
  zero.

* WHERE...Shishmaref and Bering Strait Coast.

* WHEN...Until noon AKST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause 
  frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and sustained wind
speeds of 15 mph or more will create low wind chills. Frost bite
and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken. 

&&

$$
785 
WWAK42 PAFG 042102
WSWWCZ

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
1202 PM AKST Sun Feb 4 2024

AKZ819-050600-
/O.EXP.PAFG.WC.W.0002.000000T0000Z-240204T2100Z/
/O.NEW.PAFG.WC.Y.0022.240204T2102Z-240205T0600Z/
Upper Kobuk Valleys-
Including Ambler, Shungnak, and Kobuk
1202 PM AKST Sun Feb 4 2024

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM AKST THIS EVENING...
...WIND CHILL WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 45 below 
  zero.

* WHERE...Upper Kobuk Valleys.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM AKST this evening.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause 
  frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and sustained wind
speeds of 15 mph or more will create low wind chills. Frost bite
and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken. 

&&

$$

AKZ829-042215-
/O.EXP.PAFG.WC.W.0002.000000T0000Z-240204T2100Z/
Middle Yukon Valley-
Including Galena, Nulato, Kaltag, Ruby, and Koyukuk
1202 PM AKST Sun Feb 4 2024

...WIND CHILL WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

Due to warming temperatures and wind chill values, the wind chill
advisory has been allowed to expire.

$$

AKZ820-821-050600-
/O.EXP.PAFG.WC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-240204T2100Z/
/O.NEW.PAFG.WC.Y.0022.240204T2102Z-240205T1500Z/
Shishmaref-Bering Strait Coast-
Including Shishmaref, Diomede, Wales, Brevig Mission, and Teller
1202 PM AKST Sun Feb 4 2024

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST MONDAY...
...WIND CHILL ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills. Wind chills as low as 45 below 
  zero.

* WHERE...Shishmaref and Bering Strait Coast.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM AKST Monday.

* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause 
  frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Wind Chill Advisory means that cold air and sustained wind
speeds of 15 mph or more will create low wind chills. Frost bite
and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken. 

&&

$$

AKZ826-042215-
/O.EXP.PAFG.WW.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-240204T2100Z/
Lower Yukon River-
Including Russian Mission, St Marys, Pilot Station, and Marshall
1202 PM AKST Sun Feb 4 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

Snowfall should diminish over the next few hours with visibilities
rising. 

$$

AKZ830-042215-
/O.EXP.PAFG.WC.Y.0019.000000T0000Z-240204T2100Z/
Lower Yukon and Innoko Valleys-
Including Grayling, Holy Cross, Shageluk, and Anvik
1202 PM AKST Sun Feb 4 2024

...WIND CHILL ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...

Due to warming temperatures and wind chill values, the wind chill
advisory has been allowed to expire.

$$

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this wind chill 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 wind chill warning went out at Feb 2, 4:54 AM AKST, 10 hours 3 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Feb 2, 4:54 AM AKST, 10 hours 3 minutes before
Northern Alaska Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
454 AM AKST Fri Feb 2 2024

.SYNOPSIS...Cold snap continues for the Interior through the
weekend. Low temps still around 40 to 55 below and some patchy
dense ice fog around the Fairbanks metro area again this
morning. Continued very cold into Saturday. Blizzard warning
continues for the Eastern North slope. Winter Weather Advisory
persist over parts of the Brooks Range for blowing snow and
wind chills.

.DISCUSSION...

At the 500 mb level, A very cold 500 dam cutoff low is over the
northern Interior and will slowly drift to the east through
Saturday. -30 to -35 temps at 850 mb will remain over Interior
through Saturday. Early next week, we will start to see the
return of southerly flow along the West Coast, as weak upper
ridging over the Bering Sea propagates east. which will bring
some warming to Interior 850 temperatures. The west coast will
begin an unsettled pattern through the week with lows effecting
the west coast.

North Slope and Brooks Range…

Blizzard conditions continue for the eastern North slope through
Sat morning. The winds are still stronger than the models show,
so have extended the warning through today. Around 10 to 15 below
near the coast and very cold temps remain in the Brooks Range
through forecast period.

West Coast and Western Interior…
A front in the Bering gets close to Saint Lawrence Island on
Friday. Winds do ramp up out of the northeast on Friday and remain
strong into Saturday. Very cold air returns to parts of the
Western Interior, as high pressure and the cold dome dominate the
area. The cold will remain through the end of the week, but areas
directly along the coast and open water will see warmer
temperatures than those inland. There could be more low wind
chills along the coast as winds pick up again. Precip does reach
the Yukon Delta by Saturday and snow and blowing snow near the
coast is expected. Snow accumulations around 1 to 3 inches for
the Yukon Delta.

Central and Eastern Interior...Another very cold morning around
the Interior with temps ranging 40 below to 55 below. Patchy
dense fog around the Fairbanks area this morning once again.
Dense fog advisory has been issued through 3 PM.  There may be
brief clearing today then more clouds expected tonight. Equally
cold morning on tap for Friday night into Saturday. Slight
warm up on Sunday then Temps will finally rebound early next week
as the cold arctic low exits and warmer air makes it way into the
Interior.

Extended Forecast Days 4-7…
Upper level low hangs on over the Eastern Interior through the
weekend and very cold 850 temps remain over the much of the
Interior through the weekend then a warm up next week. As ridging
pushes inland, we will start to see systems in the Bering Sea
grow stronger and push closer to the coast. This will lead to an
active period for the West Coast, as these systems bring stronger
winds and precipitation. Along with a more active pattern out
west, this would indicate strong warm advection into the region as
well. 850 temps start to rebound over the Interior Monday through
Wednesday.

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

&&

.AFG WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
AK...Wind Chill Advisory for AKZ820-821.
     Blizzard Warning for AKZ805.
     Winter Weather Advisory for AKZ809.
PK...Brisk Wind Advisory for PKZ801-802-814-853-860.
     Brisk Wind Advisory for PKZ803-805-852.
     Brisk Wind Advisory for PKZ806-807-856.
     Gale Warning for PKZ815-854-861.
     Gale Warning for PKZ816-817.
     Gale Warning for PKZ850.
     Storm Warning for PKZ851.
&&

The office that day

Everything else NWS Fairbanks, AK issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 1, 6:50 PM AKSTWinter Weather AdvisoryAFGNorth Slope47 hr
Feb 2, 4:17 AM AKSTDense Fog AdvisoryAFGFairbanks North Star37 hr
Feb 2, 4:20 AM AKSTGale WarningAFG23 hr
Feb 2, 4:22 AM AKSTBrisk Wind AdvisoryAFG58 hr
Feb 2, 4:22 AM AKSTGale WarningAFG5 days
Feb 2, 8:20 AM AKSTWinter Weather AdvisoryAFGKusilvak Census Area, Nome Census Area, Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area8 hr
Feb 2, 9:37 AM AKSTWind Chill AdvisoryAFGDenali, Southeast Fairbanks Census Area7 hr
Feb 2, 9:37 AM AKSTWinter Weather AdvisoryAFGSoutheast Fairbanks Census Area7 hr
Feb 2, 2:52 PM AKSTWind Chill AdvisoryAFGDenali, Fairbanks North Star, Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area59 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.