Blizzard Warning 5, NWS Fairbanks, AK

176 
WWAK43 PAFG 282246
WSWAFG

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
146 PM AKST Tue Jan 28 2025

AKZ848-850-291500-
/O.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0005.250129T0900Z-250130T1500Z/
Southern Denali Borough-Eastern Alaska Range South of Trims Camp-
Including Cantwell, Carlo Creek, 
The Parks Highway from MP 202 MP 237, Trims Camp, 
and The Richardson Highway from MP 202 to MP 224
146 PM AKST Tue Jan 28 2025

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
6 AM AKST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations 
  of up to one inch. North winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Southern Denali Borough and Eastern Alaska Range South 
  of Trims Camp.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 6 AM AKST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The dangerously 
  cold wind chills as low as 55 below zero could cause frostbite 
  on exposed skin in as little as 5 minutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Blowing snow may result in visibility to 
  1/4 mile or less at times

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.

&&

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230 
WWAK43 PAFG 291000
WSWAFG

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
100 AM AKST Wed Jan 29 2025

AKZ848-850-300300-
/O.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0005.000000T0000Z-250130T1500Z/
Southern Denali Borough-Eastern Alaska Range South of Trims Camp-
Including Cantwell, Carlo Creek, 
The Parks Highway from MP 202 MP 237, Trims Camp, 
and The Richardson Highway from MP 202 to MP 224
100 AM AKST Wed Jan 29 2025

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations 
  of up to one inch. North winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Southern Denali Borough and Eastern Alaska Range South 
  of Trims Camp.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM AKST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing 
  snow could significantly reduce visibility. The dangerously 
  cold wind chills as low as 55 below zero could cause frostbite 
  on exposed skin in as little as 5 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.

&&

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891 
WWAK43 PAFG 292331
WSWAFG

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
231 PM AKST Wed Jan 29 2025

AKZ848-850-301500-
/O.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0005.000000T0000Z-250130T1500Z/
Southern Denali Borough-Eastern Alaska Range South of Trims Camp-
Including Cantwell, Carlo Creek, 
The Parks Highway from MP 202 MP 237, Trims Camp, 
and The Richardson Highway from MP 202 to MP 224
231 PM AKST Wed Jan 29 2025

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations of up
  to one inch. North winds gusting as high as 55 mph.

* WHERE...Southern Denali Borough and Eastern Alaska Range South 
  of Trims Camp.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM AKST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce 
  visibility. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. The 
  dangerously cold wind chills as low as 65 below zero could cause
  frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 5 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.

&&

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AKZ836-301600-
/O.NEW.PAFG.WW.Y.0023.250129T2331Z-250130T2100Z/
Upper Tanana Valley-
Including Tok, Tanacross, Tetlin, Northway, Alcan, 
The Alaska Highway east of MP 1392, 
The Taylor Highway south of MP 9, 
and The Tok Cutoff north of MP 105
231 PM AKST Wed Jan 29 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow. Visibility reduced to one half
  mile or less at times. Additional snow accumulations of up to 
  one inch. Northwest winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Upper Tanana Valley.

* WHEN...Until noon AKST Thursday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The worst conditions will be along the
  Alaska Highway between Tanancross and the Alcan Border

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

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

&&

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546 
WWAK43 PAFG 301346
WSWAFG

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
446 AM AKST Thu Jan 30 2025

AKZ836-301500-
/O.CAN.PAFG.WW.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-250130T2100Z/
Upper Tanana Valley-
Including Tok, Tanacross, Tetlin, Northway, Alcan, 
The Alaska Highway east of MP 1392, 
The Taylor Highway south of MP 9, 
and The Tok Cutoff north of MP 105
446 AM AKST Thu Jan 30 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Light snow will be tapering off through the morning. Visibilities
are improving so the advisory will ended early. 

$$

AKZ848-850-301500-
/O.CON.PAFG.BZ.W.0005.000000T0000Z-250130T1500Z/
Southern Denali Borough-Eastern Alaska Range South of Trims Camp-
Including Cantwell, Carlo Creek, 
The Parks Highway from MP 202 MP 237, Trims Camp, 
and The Richardson Highway from MP 202 to MP 224
446 AM AKST Thu Jan 30 2025

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST EARLY THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations of 
  up to one inch. North winds gusting as high as 55 mph.

* WHERE...Southern Denali Borough and Eastern Alaska Range South 
  of Trims Camp.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM AKST early this morning.

* IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce 
  visibility. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. The 
  dangerously cold wind chills as low as 65 below zero could 
  cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 5 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.

&&

$$

938 
WWAK43 PAFG 301448
WSWAFG

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
548 AM AKST Thu Jan 30 2025

AKZ848-850-301600-
/O.EXP.PAFG.BZ.W.0005.000000T0000Z-250130T1500Z/
Southern Denali Borough-Eastern Alaska Range South of Trims Camp-
Including Cantwell, Carlo Creek, 
The Parks Highway from MP 202 MP 237, Trims Camp, 
and The Richardson Highway from MP 202 to MP 224
548 AM AKST Thu Jan 30 2025

...BLIZZARD WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 6 AM AKST EARLY THIS MORNING...

Conditions are slowly improving early Thursday morning. Winds are
beginning decrease however reports this morning are still being
reported along the Parks Highway of 25 to 35 mph, and area of 
blowing snow with visibility to 1 mile or less at times. Blowing
snow will likely continue to midday with better visibilities.
Caution should taken while traveling in these areas. 

$$

Northern Alaska Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
325 PM AKST Mon Jan 27 2025

.SYNOPSIS...Heavy precipitation is coming to an end across
northern Alaska, though parts of the northern Interior from
Bettles to Coldfoot continue to get heavy snow this afternoon.
Near blizzard conditions continue through tonight along the west
coast north of the Bering Strait. A cold front is moving through
the Interior with gusty southwest winds, snow showers, and much
colder temperatures behind it. Most of the Interior will drop into
the 30s and 40s below zero by Thursday morning. The North Slope
will see light snow taper off Tuesday morning and a return of
colder temperatures. Winter Storm Watches are in effect for
blizzard conditions through Alaska Range Passes and near Kaktovik
Wednesday and Thursday.

&&

.DISCUSSION...
Key Weather Messages:

Central and Eastern Interior...

- Precipitation continues over the Northern Interior with other
  areas drying out. Winter Storm Warnings remain in effect for the
  Dalton Highway Summits, Bettles, and Coldfoot for up to 4 more
  inches of snow through this evening.

- A strong cold front is moving through the Interior. Gusts to 40
  mph are possible from Nenana to Lake Minchumina and gusts to 35
  mph are possible in the Fairbanks area. Wind Advisories are in
  effect through this afternoon. Temperatures will begin to
  plummet behind this cold front passage.

- Winds through Alaska Range passes will flip to be from the north
  as high pressure builds behind the cold front. Expect breezy
  conditions and blowing and drifting snow Wednesday and Thursday.
  Blizzard conditions are even possible and a Winter Storm Watch
  has been issued.

- Very cold temperatures (possibly the coldest of the winter so
  far) remain possible late week and into next weekend. Lows may
  dip into the 40s below zero across portions of the area,
  depending on cloud cover. Where there are clouds could be in the
  20s below.

West Coast and Western Interior...

- A High Wind Warning remains in effect for the Upper Kuskokwim
  Valley for wind gusts up to 50 mph with the passage of a cold
  front through this afternoon. Very hazardous conditions are
  expected there due to a combination of ice covered vegetation
  and strong winds.

- Improving conditions are expected south of the Bering Strait
  with Winter Storm Warnings and Winter Weather Advisories being
  cancelled this afternoon.

- Strong northerly winds along with falling snow are expected to
  continue to create blizzard and near blizzard conditions from
  Point Hope through the Bering Strait through Monday night.

- Skies clear and temperatures plummet through Thursday, with
  temperatures reaching the 20s below along the coast by Thursday
  morning and into the 30s and 40s below in the Interior.

North Slope and Brooks Range...

- Light snow across the Arctic Coast diminishes Tuesday morning.
  Total snowfall amounts range from 1-4 inches, highest near the
  Brooks Range.

- Near blizzard conditions are likely near Point Hope through
  Monday night.

- A Winter Storm Watch for blizzard conditions has been issued for
  Kaktovik for Thursday as winds increase out of the west with
  plenty of fresh snow available to blow around and reduce
  visibility.

- Temperatures fall to below normal on Wednesday and remain below
  normal through Friday with 20s and 30s below zero expected
  across the area.

Forecast Analysis and Confidence...A sharp cold front is currently
moving through the Interior. High pressure builds behind the cold
front with cold temperatures inbound across northern Alaska. There
will be some wind through this evening as the cold front moves
east, mainly from Fairbanks east and over Eagle Summit. The high
pressure will flip southerly winds to northerly through Alaska
Range passes on Wednesday morning, and winds will increase and may
cause blizzard conditions with multiple feet of fresh snow in the
area. Cold 850 mb temperatures will continue to follow the cold
front, with 850 mb temperatures dropping to near -30 C over the
whole forecast area by Tuesday night. Clouds will begin to clear
from west to east as a strong ridge aloft builds over the west
coast, bringing cold NW flow across the area. The coldest mornings
will be Thursday through Saturday, with most of the area reaching
the -30s and typical cold spots in the -40s.

For the forecast today, we were able to cancel a number of winter
storm warnings and winter weather advisories on the west coast and
western interior. We also issued Winter Storm Watches for blizzard
conditions for Alaska Range passes and the eastern Arctic coast.

Extended Forecast For Days 4 Through 7...Cold temperatures are
expected for the end of the week across most of the area as a
building ridge to the west helps to clear clouds out of the area
with a very cold airmass still in place. At this time, the coldest
morning across the eastern interior looks to be Friday morning.
Another deep feed of tropical moisture looks to ride over the top
of a building ridge and take aim at the West Coast and Western
Interior for Friday through the weekend with temperatures rapidly
rising back above normal. There is uncertainty as to how far
inland this feed of moisture will reach. Regardless, expect very
strong inversions in the Interior from Saturday night through
Tuesday with rapidly warming temperatures aloft but valleys
remaining cold. Moisture may reach the Interior toward the middle
of next week.

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

&&

.AFG WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
AK...Winter Weather Advisory for AKZ801-815-820.
     High Wind Warning for AKZ836-837-847-849-852.
     Winter Storm Watch for AKZ848-850.
     Winter Storm Warning for AKZ812-831-832-834.
     Blizzard Warning for AKZ821.
     Wind Advisory for AKZ839>841-843>845.
     Winter Storm Watch for AKZ805.
     Wind Advisory for AKZ846.
PK...Brisk Wind Advisory for PKZ802-803-850-852.
     Heavy Freezing Spray Warning for PKZ804.
     Small Craft Advisory for PKZ804.
     Gale Warning for PKZ805-853-857.
     Gale Warning for PKZ806.
     Gale Warning for PKZ807.
     Brisk Wind Advisory for PKZ808.
     Gale Warning for PKZ810-811-854.
     Brisk Wind Advisory for PKZ812.
     Brisk Wind Advisory for PKZ816.
     Brisk Wind Advisory for PKZ817-851.
     Gale Warning for PKZ856.
     Brisk Wind Advisory for PKZ858.
&&

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