Blizzard Warning 13, NWS Fairbanks, AK

540 
WWAK43 PAFG 130828
WSWAFG

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
1128 PM AKST Wed Feb 12 2025

AKZ812-140200-
/O.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0013.250213T1200Z-250215T1200Z/
South Slopes Of The Central Brooks Range-
Including Wiseman, Coldfoot, Chandalar DOT Camp, Iniakuk Lake, 
and the Dalton Highway from MP 165 to MP 232
1128 PM AKST Wed Feb 12 2025

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM THURSDAY TO 3 AM
AKST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions reducing visibility to 1/4 mile or 
  less. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph.

* WHERE...South Slopes Of The Central Brooks Range.

* WHEN...From 3 AM Thursday to 3 AM AKST Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

AKZ832-140200-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0035.250213T1200Z-250215T0000Z/
Dalton Highway Summits-
Including Gobblers Knob, Prospect Creek, Finger Mountain, 
The Yukon River Bridge, 
and The Dalton Highway from MP 39 to MP 164
1128 PM AKST Wed Feb 12 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM THURSDAY
TO 3 PM AKST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Blowing snow reducing visibility to 1/2 mile expected. 
  Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. Significant drifting of snow 
  is expected.

* WHERE...South Slopes Of The Central Brooks Range and Dalton 
  Highway Summits.

* WHEN...From 3 AM Thursday to 3 PM AKST Friday.

* IMPACTS...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...

Use caution while traveling, especially in open areas.

The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

AKZ834-140200-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0035.250213T1200Z-250215T0000Z/
White Mountains and High Terrain South of the Yukon River-
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, 
and The Dalton Highway from MP 0 to MP 38
1128 PM AKST Wed Feb 12 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM THURSDAY
TO 3 PM AKST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Blowing snow expected. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. 
  Significant blowing and drifting of snow with visibility 
  reduced to 1/2 mile or less at times.

* WHERE...Steese Highway Summits including Twelvemile and Eagle 
  Summits.

* WHEN...From 3 AM Thursday to 3 PM AKST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce
  visibility. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below
  zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10
  minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling, especially in open areas.

The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

538 
WWAK43 PAFG 140115
WSWAFG

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
415 PM AKST Thu Feb 13 2025

AKZ834-141600-
/O.UPG.PAFG.WW.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-250215T0000Z/
/O.EXB.PAFG.BZ.W.0013.000000T0000Z-250215T0000Z/
White Mountains and High Terrain South of the Yukon River-
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, 
and The Dalton Highway from MP 0 to MP 38
415 PM AKST Thu Feb 13 2025

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM AKST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph.

* WHERE...White Mountains and High Terrain South of the Yukon 
  River.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM AKST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce 
  visibility. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 
  below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little 
  as 10 minutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Whiteout conditions expected or occurring,
  especially near Eagle Summit. 

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. 

The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

AKZ812-141600-
/O.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0013.000000T0000Z-250215T1200Z/
South Slopes Of The Central Brooks Range-
Including Wiseman, Coldfoot, Chandalar DOT Camp, Iniakuk Lake, 
and the Dalton Highway from MP 165 to MP 232
415 PM AKST Thu Feb 13 2025

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM AKST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions reducing visibility to 1/4 mile or 
  less. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph.

* WHERE...South Slopes Of The Central Brooks Range.

* WHEN...Until 3 AM AKST Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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. 

The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

AKZ832-141600-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-250215T0000Z/
Dalton Highway Summits-
Including Gobblers Knob, Prospect Creek, Finger Mountain, 
The Yukon River Bridge, 
and The Dalton Highway from MP 39 to MP 164
415 PM AKST Thu Feb 13 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM AKST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Blowing snow reducing visibility to 1/2 mile expected. 
  Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. Significant drifting of snow 
  is expected.

* WHERE...South Slopes Of The Central Brooks Range and Dalton 
  Highway Summits.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM AKST Friday.

* IMPACTS...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...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

865 
WWAK43 PAFG 140911
WSWAFG

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
1211 AM AKST Fri Feb 14 2025

AKZ812-150200-
/O.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0013.000000T0000Z-250215T1200Z/
South Slopes Of The Central Brooks Range-
Including Wiseman, Coldfoot, Chandalar DOT Camp, Iniakuk Lake, 
and the Dalton Highway from MP 165 to MP 232
1211 AM AKST Fri Feb 14 2025

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM AKST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions reducing visibility to 1/4 mile or 
  less. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph.

* WHERE...South Slopes Of The Central Brooks Range.

* WHEN...Until 3 AM AKST Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

AKZ834-150000-
/O.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0013.000000T0000Z-250215T0000Z/
White Mountains and High Terrain South of the Yukon River-
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, 
and The Dalton Highway from MP 0 to MP 38
1211 AM AKST Fri Feb 14 2025

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM AKST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph.

* WHERE...Eagle and Twelvemile Summits.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM AKST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce 
  visibility. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 
  below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little 
  as 10 minutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Whiteout conditions expected or 
  occurring, especially near Eagle Summit.

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.

The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

AKZ832-150000-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-250215T0000Z/
Dalton Highway Summits-
Including Gobblers Knob, Prospect Creek, Finger Mountain, 
The Yukon River Bridge, 
and The Dalton Highway from MP 39 to MP 164
1211 AM AKST Fri Feb 14 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM AKST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Blowing snow reducing visibility to 1/2 mile expected. 
  Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. Significant drifting of snow 
  is expected.

* WHERE...South Slopes Of The Central Brooks Range and Dalton 
  Highway Summits.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM AKST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...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...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

031 
WWAK43 PAFG 142351
WSWAFG

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
251 PM AKST Fri Feb 14 2025

AKZ834-150100-
/O.EXP.PAFG.BZ.W.0013.000000T0000Z-250215T0000Z/
White Mountains and High Terrain South of the Yukon River-
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, 
and The Dalton Highway from MP 0 to MP 38
251 PM AKST Fri Feb 14 2025

...BLIZZARD WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 3 PM AKST THIS AFTERNOON...

Conditions are beginning to improve local area of drifting and 
blowing snow will continue though the evening. Really low 
visibilities are not expected to persist into the evening. 

$$

AKZ812-151200-
/O.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0013.000000T0000Z-250215T1200Z/
South Slopes Of The Central Brooks Range-
Including Wiseman, Coldfoot, Chandalar DOT Camp, Iniakuk Lake, 
and the Dalton Highway from MP 165 to MP 232
251 PM AKST Fri Feb 14 2025

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM AKST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations of 
  up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.

* WHERE...South Slopes Of The Central Brooks Range.

* WHEN...Until 3 AM AKST Saturday.

* 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 as 
  low as 40 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in 
  as little as 10 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are
expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds
and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout
conditions, making travel extremely difficult. 

The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

AKZ832-151200-
/O.EXT.PAFG.WW.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-250215T1200Z/
Dalton Highway Summits-
Including Gobblers Knob, Prospect Creek, Finger Mountain, 
The Yukon River Bridge, 
and The Dalton Highway from MP 39 to MP 164
251 PM AKST Fri Feb 14 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM AKST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch. 
  Winds gusting as high as 60 mph.

* WHERE...Dalton Highway Summits.

* WHEN...Until 3 AM AKST Saturday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

081 
WWAK43 PAFG 151119
WSWAFG

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
219 AM AKST Sat Feb 15 2025

AKZ812-151230-
/O.CAN.PAFG.BZ.W.0013.000000T0000Z-250215T1200Z/
South Slopes Of The Central Brooks Range-
Including Wiseman, Coldfoot, Chandalar DOT Camp, Iniakuk Lake, 
and the Dalton Highway from MP 165 to MP 232
219 AM AKST Sat Feb 15 2025

...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED...

$$

AKZ832-151230-
/O.CAN.PAFG.WW.Y.0035.000000T0000Z-250215T1200Z/
Dalton Highway Summits-
Including Gobblers Knob, Prospect Creek, Finger Mountain, 
The Yukon River Bridge, 
and The Dalton Highway from MP 39 to MP 164
219 AM AKST Sat Feb 15 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

$$

Northern Alaska Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
243 AM AKST Wed Feb 12 2025

.SYNOPSIS...
Arctic high pressure will dominate the pattern, as a strong high
will strengthen further, resulting in gale force winds and
widespread blowing snow over the Arctic coast beginning today and
lasting through the end of the week. An arctic cold front will
bring strong northeast winds down into the Interior and all the
way to the West Coast, causing blustery conditions and blowing
snow concerns to higher elevations in the Interior.

&&

.DISCUSSION...

Upper Levels and Analysis...
There is a 559 dam high over the Chukchi Sea, with an associated
ridge axis extending down to the Alaska Range. There is a large
and broad upper level trough from the Kamchatka Peninsula to the
Bering Sea, with the center at 497 dam. A remnant warm front
persists over the West Coast with temps into the mid to upper 30s
across the Bering Strait. A 1031 mb surface high over the Yukon
Territory extends into the Interior with clear skies and marginal
inversions.

Forecast and Model Discussion...
A deepening trough will move from the Canadian Archipelago into
the Arctic Coast and down into the Interior tonight through
Friday, pushing a strong arctic front down with it. The arctic
high will strengthen to 1057 mb with increasing east winds along
the arctic coast to gale force, with gusts pushing to near 50 mph.
Extensive blowing snow is expected with potential blizzard
conditions. Increasing northeast to east winds will blow over the
Interior as well, resulting in wind chills into the -25 to -40 F
range, along with blowing snow over Interior higher elevation
highway summits. Favored models to capture these impacts were the
Canadian Regional and NAM nest.

Central and Eastern Interior...
High pressure dominates again today with mostly clear skies and
marginally strong inversions. Temps will warm during the day
periods as the solar insolation is increasing with each day.
Thursday and Friday, a moderate strength arctic front will move
down from the Yukon, bringing increasing northeast winds and
colder wind chills with it. Winds over Interior summits will gust
into the 30 mph range, with gusts into the 20s over lower
elevation valleys. Further north along the Dalton, east winds will
push 45-50 mph, with signifiacnt blowing snow possible. Delta
Junction will see near 50 mph with an easterly Tanana Valley Jet.
As the arctic trough shifts north later in the week, some snow
showers will move into the Alaska Range, bringing light
accumulations. We will be issuing winter weather advisories for
the Steese Hwy Summits mainly for Eagle and Twelvemile Summits,
for blowing snow.

West Coast and Western Interior...
Warm temps remain today as a ridge aloft is stuck in place.
However, a cold front and northeast offshore winds rapidly
increase Thursday to near gale force. Winds wane a bit Friday, but
strong northeast winds will persist a bit longer over the Chukchi
Sea. Light snow showers will be possible Friday and Saturday as a
deep upper low shifts over the region, and colder air persists.

North Slope and Arctic Coast...
Stratus and some fog are in place across the Arctic. This will
persist into today, then a strong arctic front will dive in and
increase east winds tomorrow all the way through the week,
bringing extensive blowing snow and the potential for whiteout
conditions tonight into Thursday, but continued chances for
blowing snow all the way through the weekend. We will be upgrading
winter storm watches to blizzard warnings for Point Lay,
Wainright, Atqasuk, and Prudhoe Bay, with a blowing snow advisory
for slightly lesser conditions at Utqiagvik. We will also be
issuing a blowing snow advisory for Atigun Pass as east winds will
likely loft snow from the mtns and blow it over the summit.

Extended Forecast Days 4-7...
Upper troughing will persist over the NW part of Alaska with weak
high pressure aloft over the E Interior, promoting a continuance
of generally drier weather for the Interior, with only minor
chances for snow out west. Temps are near seasonal norms across
most of the state with no significant anomalies.

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

&&

.AFG WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
AK...Blizzard Warning for AKZ801-802-804-805.
     Winter Weather Advisory for AKZ808-812-832-834.
     Winter Weather Advisory for AKZ803.
     Winter Weather Advisory for AKZ809.
PK...Heavy Freezing Spray Warning for PKZ802.
     Brisk Wind Advisory for PKZ803.
     Small Craft Advisory for PKZ804.
     Heavy Freezing Spray Warning for PKZ804-855.
     Brisk Wind Advisory for PKZ805.
     Brisk Wind Advisory for PKZ806-854.
     Brisk Wind Advisory for PKZ812-813-858-859.
     Brisk Wind Advisory for PKZ814-815-860-861.
     Brisk Wind Advisory for PKZ851.
     Brisk Wind Advisory for PKZ852.
     Brisk Wind Advisory for PKZ857.

&&

Ahsenmacher