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Blizzard Warning 19, NWS Fairbanks, AK

March 2, 2025Kusilvak Census Area, Alaska

NWS Fairbanks, AK issued this blizzard warning at Mar 2, 2025, 10:41 AM AKST for Kusilvak Census Area, Alaska. It was in force for 14 hr. 2 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
Mar 2, 2025, 10:41 AM AKST (19:41 UTC)
Expired
Mar 3, 2025, 12:29 AM AKST
In force
14 hr
Issued by
NWS Fairbanks, AK

County Kusilvak Census Area, AK

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Mar 2, 10:42 PM AKSTBLIZZARDChevak, AKCorrects previous blizzard report from Chevak. PAVA reported winds >35 mph and visibilities of 1/4 mile or less from 4:40 PM to 8:20 PM on March 2nd. Zone 825.
Mar 2, 10:42 PM AKSTBLIZZARDChevak, AKPAVA reported winds >35 mph and visibilities of 1/4 mile or less from 4:40 PM to 8:20 PM on March 2nd.

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The nearest sounding before it

Bethel, (PBET), launched 12:00Z, 7.7 hours before the alert went out and 199 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, Bethel, at 12:00Z on 2025-03-02Temperature 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, Bethel, at 12:00Z on 2025-03-02The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 24 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 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
428 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
36 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
24 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
161 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

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911 
WWAK42 PAFG 021941
WSWWCZ

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
1041 AM AKST Sun Mar 2 2025

AKZ825-030300-
/O.UPG.PAFG.WW.Y.0043.000000T0000Z-250303T1600Z/
/O.NEW.PAFG.BZ.W.0019.250302T1941Z-250303T1600Z/
Yukon Delta Coast-
Including Mountain Village, Emmonak, Alakanuk, Kotlik, 
Scammon Bay, Hooper Bay, Nunam Iqua, and Chevak
1041 AM AKST Sun Mar 2 2025

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM AKST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Visibility one quarter mile or less
  at times. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. Winds
  gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Yukon Delta Coast.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM AKST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AKZ826-830-030300-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0043.000000T0000Z-250304T1600Z/
Lower Yukon River-Lower Yukon and Innoko Valleys-
Including Russian Mission, St Marys, Pilot Station, Marshall, 
Grayling, Holy Cross, Shageluk, and Anvik
1041 AM AKST Sun Mar 2 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM AKST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation and blowing snow expected. Total 
  snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches and ice accumulations of a 
  light glaze. Visibility as low one half mile at times with 
  wind gusts up to 30 mph.

* WHERE...Lower Yukon River, Middle Yukon Valley and Lower Yukon 
  and Innoko Valleys.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM AKST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing snow will persist through the
  afternoon and evening, transiting to mixed precipitation 
  Monday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

&&

$$

AKZ829-030300-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0043.250303T0000Z-250304T1600Z/
Middle Yukon Valley-
Including Galena, Nulato, Kaltag, Ruby, and Koyukuk
1041 AM AKST Sun Mar 2 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 7 AM AKST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations 
  of 3 to 5 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze.

* WHERE...Lower Yukon River, Middle Yukon Valley and Lower Yukon 
  and Innoko Valleys.

* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 7 AM AKST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

&&

$$

ST/AS
4 follow-up statements
162 
WWAK42 PAFG 022044
WSWWCZ

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
1144 AM AKST Sun Mar 2 2025

AKZ825-031600-
/O.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0019.000000T0000Z-250303T1600Z/
Yukon Delta Coast-
Including Mountain Village, Emmonak, Alakanuk, Kotlik, 
Scammon Bay, Hooper Bay, Nunam Iqua, and Chevak
1144 AM AKST Sun Mar 2 2025

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM AKST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Visibility one quarter mile or 
  less at times. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. 
  Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Yukon Delta Coast.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM AKST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing
  snow could significantly reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AKZ826-830-031600-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0043.000000T0000Z-250304T1600Z/
Lower Yukon River-Lower Yukon and Innoko Valleys-
Including Russian Mission, St Marys, Pilot Station, Marshall, 
Grayling, Holy Cross, Shageluk, and Anvik
1144 AM AKST Sun Mar 2 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM AKST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation and blowing snow expected. Total 
  snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches and ice accumulations of a 
  light glaze. Visibility as low one half mile at times with 
  wind gusts up to 30 mph.

* WHERE...Lower Yukon River, Middle Yukon Valley and Lower Yukon 
  and Innoko Valleys.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM AKST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing snow will persist through the 
  afternoon and evening, transiting to mixed precipitation 
  Monday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

&&

$$

AKZ829-031600-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0043.250303T0000Z-250304T1600Z/
Middle Yukon Valley-
Including Galena, Nulato, Kaltag, Ruby, and Koyukuk
1144 AM AKST Sun Mar 2 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 7 AM AKST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations 
  of 3 to 5 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze.

* WHERE...Lower Yukon River, Middle Yukon Valley and Lower Yukon 
  and Innoko Valleys.

* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 7 AM AKST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

&&

$$

AKZ820-821-827-031600-
/O.NEW.PAFG.WS.A.0020.250304T1400Z-250306T2100Z/
Shishmaref-Bering Strait Coast-St Lawrence Island-
Including Shishmaref, Diomede, Wales, Brevig Mission, Teller, 
Gambell, and Savoonga
1144 AM AKST Sun Mar 2 2025

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH
THURSDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations 
  of 3 to 5 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 60 mph.

* WHERE...Shishmaref, Bering Strait Coast and St Lawrence Island.

* WHEN...From late Monday night through Thursday morning.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. 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...The strongest wind gusts will occur on
  Wednesday but blizzard conditions may persist through Thursday
  afternoon or Thursday night.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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. 

&&

$$
554 
WWAK42 PAFG 022349
WSWWCZ

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
249 PM AKST Sun Mar 2 2025

AKZ825-031600-
/O.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0019.000000T0000Z-250303T1600Z/
Yukon Delta Coast-
Including Mountain Village, Emmonak, Alakanuk, Kotlik, 
Scammon Bay, Hooper Bay, Nunam Iqua, and Chevak
249 PM AKST Sun Mar 2 2025

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM AKST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Visibility one quarter mile or 
  less at times. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. 
  Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Yukon Delta Coast.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM AKST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing
  snow could significantly reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AKZ822>824-031600-
/O.EXB.PAFG.WW.Y.0043.000000T0000Z-250305T1600Z/
Southern Seward Peninsula Coast-Interior Seward Peninsula-
Eastern Norton Sound and Nulato Hills-
Including Nome, White Mountain, Golovin, Serpentine Hot Springs, 
Council, Haycock, Pilgrim Springs, Taylor, Unalakleet, Stebbins, 
St Michael, Elim, Koyuk, and Shaktoolik
249 PM AKST Sun Mar 2 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM AKST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 5 to 10 inches for
  the Seward Peninsula. Snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches for
  Shaktoolik and Unalakleet. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Southern Seward Peninsula Coast, Interior Seward 
  Peninsula and Eastern Norton Sound and Nulato Hills.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM AKST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow and blowing snow has begun or will
  begin soon in the Seward Peninsula. Blowing snow will be most
  significant Monday into Tuesday as northerly winds strengthen. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

&&

$$

AKZ826-830-031600-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0043.000000T0000Z-250304T1600Z/
Lower Yukon River-Lower Yukon and Innoko Valleys-
Including Russian Mission, St Marys, Pilot Station, Marshall, 
Grayling, Holy Cross, Shageluk, and Anvik
249 PM AKST Sun Mar 2 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM AKST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation and blowing snow expected. Total 
  snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches and ice accumulations of a 
  light glaze. Visibility as low one half mile at times with 
  wind gusts up to 30 mph.

* WHERE...Lower Yukon River, Middle Yukon Valley and Lower Yukon 
  and Innoko Valleys.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM AKST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing snow will persist through the 
  afternoon and evening, transiting to mixed precipitation 
  Monday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

&&

$$

AKZ829-031600-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0043.250303T0000Z-250304T1600Z/
Middle Yukon Valley-
Including Galena, Nulato, Kaltag, Ruby, and Koyukuk
249 PM AKST Sun Mar 2 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM AKST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations 
  of 3 to 5 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze.

* WHERE...Lower Yukon River, Middle Yukon Valley and Lower Yukon 
  and Innoko Valleys.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM AKST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

&&

$$

AKZ820-821-827-031600-
/O.CON.PAFG.WS.A.0020.250304T1400Z-250306T2100Z/
Shishmaref-Bering Strait Coast-St Lawrence Island-
Including Shishmaref, Diomede, Wales, Brevig Mission, Teller, 
Gambell, and Savoonga
249 PM AKST Sun Mar 2 2025

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT
THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations 
  of 3 to 5 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 60 mph.

* WHERE...Shishmaref, Bering Strait Coast and St Lawrence Island.

* WHEN...From late Monday night through Thursday morning.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. 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...The strongest wind gusts will occur on 
  Wednesday but blizzard conditions may persist through Thursday 
  afternoon or Thursday night.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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. 

&&

$$
806 
WWAK42 PAFG 030715
WSWWCZ

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
1015 PM AKST Sun Mar 2 2025

AKZ820-821-827-031900-
/O.UPG.PAFG.WS.A.0020.250304T1400Z-250306T2100Z/
/O.NEW.PAFG.BZ.W.0020.250304T1400Z-250306T2100Z/
Shishmaref-Bering Strait Coast-St Lawrence Island-
Including Shishmaref, Diomede, Wales, Brevig Mission, Teller, 
Gambell, and Savoonga
1015 PM AKST Sun Mar 2 2025

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TUESDAY TO NOON AKST
THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations 
  of 3 to 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph.

* WHERE...Shishmaref, Bering Strait Coast and St Lawrence Island.

* WHEN...From 5 AM Tuesday to noon AKST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. 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...The strongest wind gusts will occur on
  Wednesday but blizzard conditions may persist through Thursday
  afternoon or Thursday night.

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. 

&&

$$

AKZ825-031600-
/O.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0019.000000T0000Z-250303T1600Z/
Yukon Delta Coast-
Including Mountain Village, Emmonak, Alakanuk, Kotlik, 
Scammon Bay, Hooper Bay, Nunam Iqua, and Chevak
1015 PM AKST Sun Mar 2 2025

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM AKST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Visibility one quarter mile or 
  less at times. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. 
  Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Yukon Delta Coast.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM AKST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

AKZ822>824-031900-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0043.000000T0000Z-250305T1600Z/
Southern Seward Peninsula Coast-Interior Seward Peninsula-
Eastern Norton Sound and Nulato Hills-
Including Nome, White Mountain, Golovin, Serpentine Hot Springs, 
Council, Haycock, Pilgrim Springs, Taylor, Unalakleet, Stebbins, 
St Michael, Elim, Koyuk, and Shaktoolik
1015 PM AKST Sun Mar 2 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM AKST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 5 to 10 inches 
  for the Seward Peninsula. Snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches 
  for Shaktoolik and Unalakleet. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Southern Seward Peninsula Coast, Interior Seward 
  Peninsula and Eastern Norton Sound and Nulato Hills.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM AKST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow and blowing snow has begun across the
  Seward Peninsula. Blowing snow will be most significant Monday 
  into Tuesday as northerly winds strengthen.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

&&

$$

AKZ826-830-031900-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0043.000000T0000Z-250304T1600Z/
Lower Yukon River-Lower Yukon and Innoko Valleys-
Including Russian Mission, St Marys, Pilot Station, Marshall, 
Grayling, Holy Cross, Shageluk, and Anvik
1015 PM AKST Sun Mar 2 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM AKST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation and blowing snow expected. Total 
  snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches and ice accumulations of a 
  light glaze. Visibility as low one half mile at times with 
  wind gusts up to 30 mph.

* WHERE...Lower Yukon River, Middle Yukon Valley and Lower Yukon 
  and Innoko Valleys.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM AKST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing snow will persist through the
  night, transitioning to mixed precipitation on Monday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

&&

$$

AKZ829-031900-
/O.CON.PAFG.WW.Y.0043.000000T0000Z-250304T1600Z/
Middle Yukon Valley-
Including Galena, Nulato, Kaltag, Ruby, and Koyukuk
1015 PM AKST Sun Mar 2 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM AKST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations 
  of 3 to 5 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze.

* WHERE...Lower Yukon River, Middle Yukon Valley and Lower Yukon 
  and Innoko Valleys.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM AKST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

&&

$$
893 
WWAK42 PAFG 030929
WSWWCZ

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
1229 AM AKST Mon Mar 3 2025

AKZ825-031030-
/O.CAN.PAFG.BZ.W.0019.000000T0000Z-250303T1600Z/
Yukon Delta Coast-
Including Mountain Village, Emmonak, Alakanuk, Kotlik, 
Scammon Bay, Hooper Bay, Nunam Iqua, and Chevak
1229 AM AKST Mon Mar 3 2025

...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED...

$$

AKZ822-823-040200-
/O.CAN.PAFG.WW.Y.0043.000000T0000Z-250305T1600Z/
/O.NEW.PAFG.WW.Y.0044.250304T0200Z-250305T1600Z/
Southern Seward Peninsula Coast-Interior Seward Peninsula-
Including Nome, White Mountain, Golovin, Serpentine Hot Springs, 
Council, Haycock, Pilgrim Springs, and Taylor
1229 AM AKST Mon Mar 3 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
7 AM AKST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations
  of 2 to 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

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

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 7 AM AKST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

&&

$$

AKZ824-031030-
/O.CAN.PAFG.WW.Y.0043.000000T0000Z-250305T1600Z/
Eastern Norton Sound and Nulato Hills-
Including Unalakleet, Stebbins, St Michael, Elim, Koyuk, 
and Shaktoolik
1229 AM AKST Mon Mar 3 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

$$

AKZ826-829-830-031030-
/O.CAN.PAFG.WW.Y.0043.000000T0000Z-250304T1600Z/
Lower Yukon River-Middle Yukon Valley-
Lower Yukon and Innoko Valleys-
Including Russian Mission, St Marys, Pilot Station, Marshall, 
Galena, Nulato, Kaltag, Ruby, Koyukuk, Grayling, Holy Cross, 
Shageluk, and Anvik
1229 AM AKST Mon Mar 3 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

$$

AKZ820-821-827-040200-
/O.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0020.250304T1400Z-250306T2100Z/
Shishmaref-Bering Strait Coast-St Lawrence Island-
Including Shishmaref, Diomede, Wales, Brevig Mission, Teller, 
Gambell, and Savoonga
1229 AM AKST Mon Mar 3 2025

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TUESDAY TO NOON
AKST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations 
  of 3 to 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph.

* WHERE...Shishmaref, Bering Strait Coast and St Lawrence Island.

* WHEN...From 5 AM Tuesday to noon AKST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. 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...

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.

&&

$$

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this blizzard 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 blizzard warning went out at Mar 1, 1:26 PM AKST, 21 hours 15 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Mar 1, 1:26 PM AKST, 21 hours 15 minutes before
Northern Alaska Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
126 PM AKST Sat Mar 1 2025

.SYNOPSIS...
Blizzard conditions in Point Lay will lessen in intensity this
afternoon and evening as winds gradually diminish. Blowing snow
will likely continue along the Chukchi Sea Coast through tomorrow
afternoon. A low south of the Aleutians moves north into the
Bering and brings widespread north to northeast wind and snow to
Southwest Alaska tomorrow morning into the evening. From the
middle Yukon/Kuskokwim Valleys to Koyukuk, snow may mix with
freezing rain then change over to light rain Sunday night. The
Interior will remain mostly dry and warm this week.

&&

.DISCUSSION...
Central and Eastern Interior...
- Warm temperatures likely in the Interior with highs approaching
  the upper 30s and near 40 for some spots from Nenana to the
  White Mountains to Eagle.
	- Some snow melt is likely in the Middle Tanana Valley which
   could create slick conditions during the overnights as
   temperatures drop back below freezing.

- Isabel and Windy Passes will be breezy with gusts of 40 to 50
  mph likely Sunday afternoon through Monday evening. Weak Tanana
  Valley Jet winds gusting to 25 mph through Monday then
  strengthening slightly on Tuesday to around 30 - 35 mph.

North Slope and Brooks Range...
- Blizzard conditions in Point Lay today with conditions improving
  gradually this evening through tomorrow as winds weaken.

- Easterly wind increases tomorrow afternoon and continue into
  Monday afternoon from Utqiagvik to Barter Island. Blowing snow
  is likely where snow is not already compact, but significant
  impacts are not anticipated.

West Coast and Western Interior...
- Widespread snow and north/northeast wind moves in late tonight
  into tomorrow morning around the YK Delta and Middle
  Yukon/Kuskokwim Valleys. Snow will move north/west towards the
  Seward Peninsula in the afternoon. Snow gets to Kotzebue and
  Noatak by Sunday evening
	- Snowfall Totals by Monday morning: 2 to 5 inches from Russian
   Mission to Kivalina, including the Seward Peninsula. Highest
   amounts in the Nulato Hills/mountains of the Seward Peninsula.

- Rain will likely mix in with the snow south of the Nulato Hills
  from Mountain Village to Shageluk Sunday evening. Air
  temperatures will be above freezing, but the ground is frozen. A
  few hundredths of an inch of ice are possible as multiple rounds
  of light rain look likely Monday and Tuesday.

Forecast Discussion and Analysis...
A warm pattern continues for much of Northern Alaska as southerly
flow persists due to ridging which extends into Canada. The North
Slope remains seasonably chilly with east flow and temperatures
below zero. Temperatures will increase above zero as we approach
the middle of the week. Otherwise, the next round of impactful
precipitation will enter Southwest Alaska late tonight and bring
warm air with it. Precipitation will begin as snow, heavy at times
which moves northwest to Noatak by Sunday evening. As this snow
exits, it may end briefly with light rain south of the Nulato
Hills. Northward towards Unalakleet/Koyuk, there is a slight
chance for a rain/snow mix but no ice accumulations. Otherwise,
periods of rain continue south of the Nulato Hills through Tuesday
with ice accretion possible on the coldest ground surfaces.
Elsewhere along the West Coast, periods of snow will persist
through the middle of the week with additional snow accumulations
likely, especially from the Seward Peninsula north. Colder air
moves back into SW Alaska on Wednesday as an upper low moves
towards the Coast from the Bering. The Interior will remain warm
and dry through the middle of the week with breezy conditions in
the Alaska Range Passes and around Delta Junction.

Extended Forecast Days 4-7...
Periods of snow from St. Lawrence Island north/east on Wednesday
and Thursday with light snow accumulations likely. Any rain in SW
Alaska will likely change back to snow, but all of this will be
light precipitation. North winds gusting to 55 mph in the Bering
Strait Tuesday night into Wednesday will persist into Thursday
then weaken on Friday. Near Blizzard conditions are possible in
St. Lawrence Island, especially since there will be falling snow.
A front will approach the Interior on Thursday with the potential
for light snow. Otherwise, a warm pattern continues through the
end of the week with some cooling potential by the weekend.

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

&&
.AFG WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
AK...Blizzard Warning for AKZ801.
     Winter Weather Advisory for AKZ826-829-830.
PK...Brisk Wind Advisory for PKZ801-802-850.
     Brisk Wind Advisory for PKZ804>806-817-854-859.
     Brisk Wind Advisory for PKZ811.
     Brisk Wind Advisory for PKZ812-858.
     Brisk Wind Advisory for PKZ813-816-851.
     Brisk Wind Advisory for PKZ852.
     Brisk Wind Advisory for PKZ853.
     Brisk Wind Advisory for PKZ857.
&&

Bianco

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 1, 3:48 PM AKSTBrisk Wind AdvisoryAFG4 days
Mar 1, 3:49 PM AKSTBrisk Wind AdvisoryAFG8 days
Mar 2, 2:52 AM AKSTWind AdvisoryAFGSoutheast Fairbanks Census Area33 hr
Mar 2, 3:46 AM AKSTBrisk Wind AdvisoryAFG48 hr
Mar 2, 11:44 AM AKSTWinter Storm WatchAFGNome Census Area11 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; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive.