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High Wind Warning 6, NWS Fairbanks, AK
NWS Fairbanks, AK issued this high wind warning at Jan 26, 2025, 12:30 PM AKST for Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, Alaska. It took effect at Jan 26, 2025, 1:21 PM AKST. It was in force for 28 hr. 9 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
- Jan 26, 2025, 12:30 PM AKST (21:30 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jan 26, 2025, 1:21 PM AKST
- Expired
- Jan 27, 2025, 5:10 PM AKST
- In force
- 28 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Fairbanks, AK
Counties Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, AK, Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, AK
The radar
The Fairbanks Faa radar (PAPD), 41 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:30 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 26, 3:10 PM AKST | NON-TSTM WND GST 50 | Delta Junction, AK | Corrects previous non-tstm wnd gst report from Delta Junction. Reports of down trees and power outages in town. The Delta Junction ASOS south of town reported a gust of 52 mph. According to GVEA outages there are around 900 out of power as of now. |
| Jan 26, 3:10 PM AKST | NON-TSTM WND GST 50 | Delta Junction, AK | Someone reported on Facebook down trees and power outages in town. The Delta Junction ASOS south of town reported a gust of 52 mph. According to GVEA outages there are around 900 out of power as of now. |
| Jan 27, 1:30 PM AKST | SNOW 10 | 1 E Mcgrath, AK | 10 reported on the board below blowing away and transitioning to rain. |
| Jan 27, 1:35 PM AKST | SNOW 36 | Bettles, AK | |
| Jan 27, 1:39 PM AKST | NON-TSTM WND GST 70 | 15 Wnw Tanacross, AK | Snapping trees 3-4 hour Power Outage. |
| Jan 27, 1:43 PM AKST | SNOW 24 | 20 Wsw Stevens Village, AK | Rain on 1/24 from the early morning through mid afternoon. Transitioned to snow 4pm 1/24 and snowed 1.5-2ft through 8-9am this morning. |
| Jan 27, 1:44 PM AKST | SNOW 7 | Fort Yukon, AK | Little bit of rain mixed in. |
| Jan 27, 1:50 PM AKST | SNOW 24 | 20 Nnw Fox, AK | Mile 28 of the Elliott Highway - Wickersham Dome Trailhead. |
| Jan 27, 2:10 PM AKST | SNOW 27.1 | 11 Nne Coldfoot, AK | Storm Total snow Since 1/21/25. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Fairbanks, (PFAI), launched 12:00Z, 9.5 hours before the alert went out and 14 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 833 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 86 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 374 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 267 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
610 WWAK72 PAFG 262130 NPWWCZ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Fairbanks AK 1230 PM AKST Sun Jan 26 2025 AKZ852-271600- /O.NEW.PAFG.HW.W.0006.250127T1200Z-250128T0300Z/ Upper Kuskokwim Valley- Including the cities of Takotna, Nikolai, and McGrath 1230 PM AKST Sun Jan 26 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 6 PM AKST MONDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Upper Kuskokwim Valley. * WHEN...From 3 AM to 6 PM AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...High winds may cause significant tree damage due to ice accumulation. This may damage property and cause power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. && $$
10 follow-up statements
117 WWAK72 PAFG 262221 NPWWCZ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Fairbanks AK 121 PM AKST Sun Jan 26 2025 AKZ852-271600- /O.CON.PAFG.HW.W.0006.250127T1200Z-250128T0300Z/ Upper Kuskokwim Valley- Including the cities of Takotna, Nikolai, and McGrath 121 PM AKST Sun Jan 26 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 6 PM AKST MONDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Upper Kuskokwim Valley. * WHEN...From 3 AM to 6 PM AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...High winds may cause significant tree damage due to ice accumulation. This may damage property and cause power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. && $$
116 WWAK73 PAFG 262221 NPWAFG URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Fairbanks AK 121 PM AKST Sun Jan 26 2025 AKZ836-271600- /O.EXB.PAFG.HW.W.0006.250126T2221Z-250128T0000Z/ Upper Tanana Valley- Including the cities of Northway, Tetlin, The Alaska Highway east of MP 1392, The Tok Cutoff north of MP 105, The Taylor Highway south of MP 9, Alcan, Tok, and Tanacross 121 PM AKST Sun Jan 26 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM AKST MONDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. * WHERE...Along the Alaska Highway near the Robertson River. * WHEN...Until 3 PM AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. && $$ AKZ847-849-271600- /O.CON.PAFG.HW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-250127T2100Z/ Northern Denali Borough-Eastern Alaska Range North of Trims Camp- Including the cities of Denali National Park, Anderson, Donnelly Dome, Kantishna, The Richardson Highway from MP 224 to MP 259, The Parks Highway from MP 237 to MP 288, Healy, and Black Rapids 121 PM AKST Sun Jan 26 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST MONDAY... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 75 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Alaska Range North of Trims Camp and Northern Denali Borough. * WHEN...Until noon AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. && $$ AKZ837-271600- /O.EXT.PAFG.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-250127T2100Z/ Delta Junction- Including the cities of Fort Greely, Delta Junction, and Deltana 121 PM AKST Sun Jan 26 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST MONDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Delta Junction. * WHEN...Until noon AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ AKZ839>841-843>845-271600- /O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0011.250127T1500Z-250128T0000Z/ Tanana Flats-Eielson AFB and Salcha-Goldstream Valley and Nenana Hills-Two Rivers-Fairbanks Metro Area-Nenana- Including the cities of Ester, Fairbanks, Murphy Dome, Nenana, Salcha, Ester Dome, Two Rivers, The Richardson Highway from MP 317 to MP 346, Moose Creek, North Pole, Fox, Fort Wainwright, Birch Lake, Eielson AFB, The Parks Highway from MP 325 to MP 342, The Parks Highway from MP 290 to 325, Chena Hot Springs Road from MP 12 to MP 34, Harding Lake, and The Richardson Highway from MP 295 to MP 317 121 PM AKST Sun Jan 26 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 3 PM AKST MONDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected. * WHERE...Eielson AFB and Salcha, Fairbanks Metro Area, Goldstream Valley and Nenana Hills, Nenana, Tanana Flats, and Two Rivers. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 3 PM AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ AKZ846-271600- /O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0011.250127T1500Z-250128T0900Z/ Central Interior- Including the cities of Rampart, Tanana, Manley Hot Springs, Lake Minchumina, and Minto 121 PM AKST Sun Jan 26 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM MONDAY TO MIDNIGHT AKST MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected. * WHERE...Lake Minchumina * WHEN...From 6 AM Monday to midnight AKST Monday Night. * IMPACTS...High winds may cause significant tree damage due to ice accumulation. This may damage property and cause power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. && $$
136 WWAK72 PAFG 270031 NPWWCZ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Fairbanks AK 331 PM AKST Sun Jan 26 2025 AKZ852-271615- /O.CON.PAFG.HW.W.0006.250127T1200Z-250128T0300Z/ Upper Kuskokwim Valley- Including the cities of Takotna, Nikolai, and McGrath 331 PM AKST Sun Jan 26 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 6 PM AKST MONDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Upper Kuskokwim Valley. * WHEN...From 3 AM to 6 PM AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...High winds may cause significant tree damage due to ice accumulation. This may damage property and cause power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. && $$
137 WWAK73 PAFG 270031 NPWAFG URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Fairbanks AK 331 PM AKST Sun Jan 26 2025 AKZ837-271615- /O.UPG.PAFG.WI.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-250127T2100Z/ /O.EXA.PAFG.HW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-250127T2100Z/ Delta Junction- Including the cities of Fort Greely, Delta Junction, and Deltana 331 PM AKST Sun Jan 26 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST MONDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds 35 to 55 mph with gusts up to 80 mph. * WHERE...Delta Junction. * WHEN...Until noon AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. && $$ AKZ836-271615- /O.CON.PAFG.HW.W.0006.000000T0000Z-250128T0000Z/ Upper Tanana Valley- Including the cities of Northway, Tetlin, The Alaska Highway east of MP 1392, The Tok Cutoff north of MP 105, The Taylor Highway south of MP 9, Alcan, Tok, and Tanacross 331 PM AKST Sun Jan 26 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM AKST MONDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. * WHERE...Along the Alaska Highway near the Robertson River. * WHEN...Until 3 PM AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. && $$ AKZ847-849-271615- /O.CON.PAFG.HW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-250127T2100Z/ Northern Denali Borough-Eastern Alaska Range North of Trims Camp- Including the cities of Denali National Park, Anderson, Donnelly Dome, Kantishna, The Richardson Highway from MP 224 to MP 259, The Parks Highway from MP 237 to MP 288, Healy, and Black Rapids 331 PM AKST Sun Jan 26 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST MONDAY... * WHAT...South winds 35 to 55 mph with gusts up to 80 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Alaska Range North of Trims Camp and Northern Denali Borough. * WHEN...Until noon AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. && $$ AKZ839>841-843>845-271615- /O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0011.250127T1500Z-250128T0000Z/ Tanana Flats-Eielson AFB and Salcha-Goldstream Valley and Nenana Hills-Two Rivers-Fairbanks Metro Area-Nenana- Including the cities of Ester, Fairbanks, Murphy Dome, Nenana, Salcha, Ester Dome, Two Rivers, The Richardson Highway from MP 317 to MP 346, Moose Creek, North Pole, Fox, Fort Wainwright, Birch Lake, Eielson AFB, The Parks Highway from MP 325 to MP 342, The Parks Highway from MP 290 to 325, Chena Hot Springs Road from MP 12 to MP 34, Harding Lake, and The Richardson Highway from MP 295 to MP 317 331 PM AKST Sun Jan 26 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 3 PM AKST MONDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected. * WHERE...Eielson AFB and Salcha, Fairbanks Metro Area, Goldstream Valley and Nenana Hills, Nenana, Tanana Flats, and Two Rivers. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 3 PM AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ AKZ846-271615- /O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0011.250127T1500Z-250128T0900Z/ Central Interior- Including the cities of Rampart, Tanana, Manley Hot Springs, Lake Minchumina, and Minto 331 PM AKST Sun Jan 26 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM MONDAY TO MIDNIGHT AKST MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected. * WHERE...Lake Minchumina * WHEN...From 6 AM Monday to midnight AKST Monday Night. * IMPACTS...High winds may cause significant tree damage due to ice accumulation. This may damage property and cause power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. && $$
708 WWAK72 PAFG 271205 NPWWCZ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Fairbanks AK 305 AM AKST Mon Jan 27 2025 AKZ852-272100- /O.CON.PAFG.HW.W.0006.000000T0000Z-250128T0300Z/ Upper Kuskokwim Valley- Including the cities of Takotna, Nikolai, and McGrath 305 AM AKST Mon Jan 27 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Upper Kuskokwim Valley. * WHEN...Until 6 PM AKST this evening. * IMPACTS...High winds may cause significant tree damage due to ice accumulation. This may damage property and cause power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. && $$
707 WWAK73 PAFG 271205 NPWAFG URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Fairbanks AK 305 AM AKST Mon Jan 27 2025 AKZ836-272100- /O.EXT.PAFG.HW.W.0006.000000T0000Z-250128T0300Z/ Upper Tanana Valley- Including the cities of Tetlin, The Tok Cutoff north of MP 105, Northway, Tok, The Alaska Highway east of MP 1392, Tanacross, The Taylor Highway south of MP 9, and Alcan 305 AM AKST Mon Jan 27 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. * WHERE...Along the Alaska Highway near the Robertson River. * WHEN...Until 6 PM AKST this evening. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. && $$ AKZ837-272100- /O.CON.PAFG.HW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-250127T2100Z/ Delta Junction- Including the cities of Deltana, Fort Greely, and Delta Junction 305 AM AKST Mon Jan 27 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST TODAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. * WHERE...Delta Junction. * WHEN...Until noon AKST today. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. && $$ AKZ847-849-272100- /O.CON.PAFG.HW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-250127T2100Z/ Northern Denali Borough-Eastern Alaska Range North of Trims Camp- Including the cities of Black Rapids, Anderson, Kantishna, Denali National Park, The Richardson Highway from MP 224 to MP 259, Healy, Donnelly Dome, and The Parks Highway from MP 237 to MP 288 305 AM AKST Mon Jan 27 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST TODAY... * WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 75 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Alaska Range North of Trims Camp and Northern Denali Borough. * WHEN...Until noon AKST today. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. && $$ AKZ839>841-843>845-272100- /O.EXT.PAFG.WI.Y.0011.250127T1500Z-250128T0300Z/ Tanana Flats-Eielson AFB and Salcha-Goldstream Valley and Nenana Hills-Two Rivers-Fairbanks Metro Area-Nenana- Including the cities of Ester Dome, Nenana, Two Rivers, The Parks Highway from MP 290 to 325, Fort Wainwright, Murphy Dome, The Parks Highway from MP 325 to MP 342, Moose Creek, Fox, Salcha, Harding Lake, The Richardson Highway from MP 317 to MP 346, The Richardson Highway from MP 295 to MP 317, Eielson AFB, Fairbanks, Birch Lake, North Pole, Ester, and Chena Hot Springs Road from MP 12 to MP 34 305 AM AKST Mon Jan 27 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected. * WHERE...Eielson AFB and Salcha, Fairbanks Metro Area, Goldstream Valley and Nenana Hills, Nenana, Tanana Flats, and Two Rivers. * WHEN...Until 6 PM AKST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ AKZ846-272100- /O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0011.250127T1500Z-250128T0900Z/ Central Interior- Including the cities of Minto, Tanana, Rampart, Manley Hot Springs, and Lake Minchumina 305 AM AKST Mon Jan 27 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AKST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected. * WHERE...Central Interior. * WHEN...Until midnight AKST tonight. * IMPACTS...High winds may cause significant tree damage due to ice accumulation. This may damage property and cause power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. && $$
488 WWAK72 PAFG 272058 NPWWCZ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Fairbanks AK 1158 AM AKST Mon Jan 27 2025 AKZ852-280300- /O.CON.PAFG.HW.W.0006.000000T0000Z-250128T0300Z/ Upper Kuskokwim Valley- Including the cities of Nikolai, McGrath, and Takotna 1158 AM AKST Mon Jan 27 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Upper Kuskokwim Valley. * WHEN...Until 6 PM AKST this evening. * IMPACTS...High winds may cause significant tree damage due to ice accumulation. This may damage property and cause power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. && $$
489 WWAK73 PAFG 272058 NPWAFG URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Fairbanks AK 1158 AM AKST Mon Jan 27 2025 AKZ837-280300- /O.EXT.PAFG.HW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-250128T0300Z/ Delta Junction- Including the cities of Fort Greely, Delta Junction, and Deltana 1158 AM AKST Mon Jan 27 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. * WHERE...Delta Junction. * WHEN...Until 6 PM AKST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. && $$ AKZ847-849-280300- /O.EXT.PAFG.HW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-250128T0300Z/ Northern Denali Borough-Eastern Alaska Range North of Trims Camp- Including the cities of Black Rapids, Donnelly Dome, Anderson, Healy, Kantishna, The Parks Highway from MP 237 to MP 288, The Richardson Highway from MP 224 to MP 259, and Denali National Park 1158 AM AKST Mon Jan 27 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Alaska Range North of Trims Camp and Northern Denali Borough. * WHEN...Until 6 PM AKST this evening. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. && $$ AKZ836-280300- /O.CON.PAFG.HW.W.0006.000000T0000Z-250128T0300Z/ Upper Tanana Valley- Including the cities of The Taylor Highway south of MP 9, Tok, Tanacross, Alcan, Tetlin, The Tok Cutoff north of MP 105, Northway, and The Alaska Highway east of MP 1392 1158 AM AKST Mon Jan 27 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Upper Tanana Valley. * WHEN...Until 6 PM AKST this evening. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. && $$ AKZ839>841-843>845-280300- /O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-250128T0300Z/ Tanana Flats-Eielson AFB and Salcha-Goldstream Valley and Nenana Hills-Two Rivers-Fairbanks Metro Area-Nenana- Including the cities of Two Rivers, The Parks Highway from MP 290 to 325, Eielson AFB, Moose Creek, The Richardson Highway from MP 295 to MP 317, Ester Dome, Fox, Birch Lake, Ester, The Richardson Highway from MP 317 to MP 346, Fort Wainwright, Nenana, Salcha, Fairbanks, The Parks Highway from MP 325 to MP 342, North Pole, Murphy Dome, Harding Lake, and Chena Hot Springs Road from MP 12 to MP 34 1158 AM AKST Mon Jan 27 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * WHERE...Eielson AFB and Salcha, Fairbanks Metro Area, Goldstream Valley and Nenana Hills, Nenana, Tanana Flats, and Two Rivers. * WHEN...Until 6 PM AKST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ AKZ846-280500- /O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-250128T0900Z/ Central Interior- Including the cities of Manley Hot Springs, Tanana, Minto, Rampart, and Lake Minchumina 1158 AM AKST Mon Jan 27 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AKST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected. * WHERE...Lake Minchumina * WHEN...Until midnight AKST tonight. * IMPACTS...High winds may cause significant tree damage due to ice accumulation. This may damage property and cause power outages. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$
524 WWAK72 PAFG 280210 NPWWCZ URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Fairbanks AK 510 PM AKST Mon Jan 27 2025 AKZ852-280315- /O.CAN.PAFG.HW.W.0006.000000T0000Z-250128T0300Z/ Upper Kuskokwim Valley- Including the cities of Alcan, Tok, Northway, The Alaska Highway east of MP 1392, The Taylor Highway south of MP 9, McGrath, Nikolai, The Tok Cutoff north of MP 105, Takotna, Tetlin, and Tanacross 510 PM AKST Mon Jan 27 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... $$
525 WWAK73 PAFG 280210 NPWAFG URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Fairbanks AK 510 PM AKST Mon Jan 27 2025 AKZ836-280315- /O.CAN.PAFG.HW.W.0006.000000T0000Z-250128T0300Z/ Upper Tanana Valley- Including the cities of Alcan, Tok, Northway, The Alaska Highway east of MP 1392, The Taylor Highway south of MP 9, McGrath, Nikolai, The Tok Cutoff north of MP 105, Takotna, Tetlin, and Tanacross 510 PM AKST Mon Jan 27 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... $$ AKZ837-847-849-280315- /O.CAN.PAFG.HW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-250128T0300Z/ Delta Junction-Northern Denali Borough-Eastern Alaska Range North of Trims Camp- Including the cities of Anderson, Black Rapids, The Richardson Highway from MP 224 to MP 259, Healy, Deltana, Denali National Park, Kantishna, The Parks Highway from MP 237 to MP 288, Fort Greely, Donnelly Dome, and Delta Junction 510 PM AKST Mon Jan 27 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED... The threat has ended. $$ AKZ839>841-843>845-280315- /O.CAN.PAFG.WI.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-250128T0300Z/ Tanana Flats-Eielson AFB and Salcha-Goldstream Valley and Nenana Hills-Two Rivers-Fairbanks Metro Area-Nenana- Including the cities of Chena Hot Springs Road from MP 12 to MP 34, Moose Creek, Salcha, Ester Dome, Fox, Eielson AFB, The Parks Highway from MP 325 to MP 342, The Parks Highway from MP 290 to 325, Nenana, North Pole, Birch Lake, Fairbanks, Fort Wainwright, The Richardson Highway from MP 295 to MP 317, Harding Lake, Ester, The Richardson Highway from MP 317 to MP 346, Murphy Dome, and Two Rivers 510 PM AKST Mon Jan 27 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... $$ AKZ846-280315- /O.CAN.PAFG.WI.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-250128T0900Z/ Central Interior- Including the cities of Manley Hot Springs, Rampart, Minto, Tanana, and Lake Minchumina 510 PM AKST Mon Jan 27 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... $$
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this high wind warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Fairbanks, AK wrote its last area forecast discussion before this high wind warning went out at Jan 26, 3:47 AM AKST, 8 hours 43 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Jan 26, 3:47 AM AKST, 8 hours 43 minutes before
Northern Alaska Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
347 AM AKST Sun Jan 26 2025
.SYNOPSIS...
A messy winter storm will continue to impact much of northern
Alaska through Sunday. An abundant moisture plume is overrunning
a stalled arctic boundary over the western Interior. This boundary
will divide heavy snow to the west from a rain or rain/snow mix
further east. The heaviest precipitation shifts further north on
Sunday. Where snow is continuous, totals of 1 to 2 feet will be
possible with rain creating icy travel elsehwere. Colder weather
prevails next week with a chance for a few additional light snow
showers.
.DISCUSSION...
Key Weather Messages:
Central and Eastern Interior...
- Light Rain continues in the valleys and very warm temperatures
in the upper 30s will continue to bring hazardous conditions to
the area through Sunday morning. Winter Weather Advisories are
still in effect through Sunday morning.
- Rain will transition to snow mainly north and west of
Fairbanks. Snow level will be around 2000 feet and slowly
dropping through Monday. Rain will finally exit by mid-day
Sunday around the Fairbanks area. Snow showers will return
across the Central Interior on Monday. Light accumulations
expected.
- Heavy snow will continue across the south slopes of the Alaska
Range from Cantwell to Trims Camp and across the Denali Highway.
Additional snowfall of 4 to 8 inches are expected through
Sunday morning.
- Southerly gap winds will remain strong through Alaska Range
passes into Saturday. A Wind Advisory has also been added for
Delta Junction.
- Very cold temperatures (possibly the coldest of the winter so
far) remain possible late week and into next weekend. Lows may
reach in the -40s below across portions of the area, depending
on cloud cover. Where there are clouds could be in the 20s
below.
West Coast and Western Interior...
- Heavy snow and mixed precipitation is expected east of
Marshall to Kaltag through Sunday as an atmospheric river
brings near record liquid equivalent precipitation amounts.
Winter Storm Warnings are still in effect.
- For the western interior, additional snowfall amounts of 8 to
12 inches expected with locally higher amounts to around 18
inches possible. For the West Coast, lighter amounts of 1 to 4
inches are forecast and gusty winds up to 40 mph may reduce
visibility below 1 mile at times.
- Significant freezing rain is occurring in the vicinity of
McGrath with up to 1/2 inch of additional accumulation.
North Slope and Brooks Range...
- Light snow chances spread across much of the North Slope
Sunday evening and gradually diminish by Monday night. Total
snowfall amounts range from 1-4 inches, highest near the Brooks
Range.
- More seasonable temperatures continue until snow chances taper
off late on Wednesday when below normal temperatures become more
likely.
Forecast Analysis and Confidence...
An unusually strong atmospheric river event to continue across
southern and central Alaska. Strong winds are continuing to blow
through the eastern Alaska Range passes as well. This has allowed
downsloping effects to bring temperatures up above freezing for
much of the eastern half of interior Alaska, allowing for a sharp
gradient in Interior snowfall amounts and will do much the same
into the weekend. An arctic cold front will push to the west on
Sunday and lie from Y-K Delta to Bettles. West of this boundary
most if not all of the precipitation is snow, which will continue
to be heavy in spots. East of the front either rain or a rain/snow
mixture remains in place resulting in very icy conditions at the
surface, thus making travel very hazardous. For Monday and
Tuesday, the west coast will remain unsettled along with strong
winds through the Bering Strait and Chukchi Sea.
Extended Forecast For Days 4 Through 7...
A deep upper level low will swing southeast from northern Russia,
bringing a very cold airmass that will persist into late next
week. This upper low will slowly track to the east Tuesday into
Wedneday. The coldest temperatures of the year thus far are
certainly possible by next weekend, with deterministic models
consistently hinting at lows near -40 below. This is dependent on
any clear skies. Most of the week, the Interior will be on the
cloudy side, which will keep temps from bottoming out. In
addition, some light snow will remain possible over the central
and eastern interior through the middle of the week. Expect breezy
north/northwest winds across the West Coast to create very cold
wind chills.
Coastal Hazard Potential Days 3 and 4...None.
&&
.AFG WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
AK...High Wind Warning for AKZ847-849.
Winter Weather Advisory for AKZ838-841>845-848-850.
Winter Weather Advisory for AKZ851.
Winter Storm Warning for AKZ829-830-846-852.
Winter Storm Warning for AKZ812-831-832.
Winter Weather Advisory for AKZ825-826.
Winter Storm Warning for AKZ834.
Wind Advisory for AKZ837.
PK...Gale Warning for PKZ801.
Gale Warning for PKZ802.
Gale Warning for PKZ803.
Heavy Freezing Spray Warning for PKZ804.
Gale Warning for PKZ804-852.
Gale Warning for PKZ805.
Gale Warning for PKZ806-816-854.
Gale Warning for PKZ807-856.
Brisk Wind Advisory for PKZ808.
Brisk Wind Advisory for PKZ809-855.
Gale Warning for PKZ810-811-857.
Brisk Wind Advisory for PKZ812-815-861.
Brisk Wind Advisory for PKZ814.
Gale Warning for PKZ817-853.
Gale Warning for PKZ850.
Gale Warning for PKZ851.
Brisk Wind Advisory for PKZ858.
Brisk Wind Advisory for PKZ859.
Brisk Wind Advisory for PKZ860.
&&The office that day
Everything else NWS Fairbanks, AK issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 25, 3:20 PM AKST | Brisk Wind Advisory | AFG | 22 hr | |
| Jan 26, 2:26 AM AKST | Gale Warning | AFG | 49 hr | |
| Jan 26, 2:27 AM AKST | Brisk Wind Advisory | AFG | 3 days | |
| Jan 26, 2:27 AM AKST | Gale Warning | AFG | 49 hr | |
| Jan 26, 2:27 AM AKST | Heavy Freezing Spray Warning | AFG | 49 hr | |
| Jan 26, 11:54 AM AKST | Blizzard Warning | AFG | Nome Census Area | 31 hr |
| Jan 26, 12:30 PM AKST | Wind Advisory | AFG | Fairbanks North Star, Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area | 29 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; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.