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Wind Advisory 4, NWS Fairbanks, AK
NWS Fairbanks, AK issued this wind advisory at Jan 8, 2025, 7:50 PM AKST for Denali Borough, Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska. It took effect at Jan 10, 2025, 9:43 PM AKST. It was in force for 28 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Jan 8, 2025, 7:50 PM AKST (04:50 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jan 10, 2025, 9:43 PM AKST
- Expired
- Jan 12, 2025, 1:37 AM AKST
- In force
- 28 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Fairbanks, AK
Counties Denali Borough, AK, Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, AK
The radar
The Fairbanks Faa radar (PAPD), 146 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 04:49 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The nearest sounding before it
Fairbanks, (PFAI), launched 00:00Z, 4.8 hours before the alert went out and 128 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
- 1358 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 24 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 129 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 117 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
777 WWAK73 PAFG 090450 NPWAFG URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Fairbanks AK 750 PM AKST Wed Jan 8 2025 AKZ837-091500- /O.NEW.PAFG.WI.Y.0004.250112T1200Z-250113T1200Z/ Delta Junction- Including the cities of Delta Junction, Fort Greely, and Deltana 750 PM AKST Wed Jan 8 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM SUNDAY TO 3 AM AKST MONDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds of 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph are possible. * WHERE...Delta Junction. * WHEN...From 3 AM Sunday to 3 AM 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... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. && $$ AKZ847-849-091500- /O.NEW.PAFG.HW.A.0004.250112T1200Z-250113T1200Z/ Northern Denali Borough-Eastern Alaska Range North of Trims Camp- Including the cities of The Parks Highway from MP 237 to MP 288, Healy, Denali National Park, Anderson, Black Rapids, The Richardson Highway from MP 224 to MP 259, Donnelly Dome, and Kantishna 750 PM AKST Wed Jan 8 2025 ...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM SUNDAY TO 3 AM AKST MONDAY... * WHAT...South winds of 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 80 mph are possible. * WHERE...Eastern Alaska Range North of Trims Camp and Northern Denali Borough. * WHEN...From 3 AM Sunday to 3 AM Monday * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong wind gusts up to 60 mph are expected on Saturday morning before increasing to 80 mph overnight Saturday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. && $$ SD/JA
10 follow-up statements
666 WWAK73 PAFG 091159 NPWAFG URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Fairbanks AK 259 AM AKST Thu Jan 9 2025 AKZ847-849-100100- /O.EXB.PAFG.WI.Y.0004.250111T1200Z-250112T1200Z/ /O.CON.PAFG.HW.A.0004.250112T1200Z-250113T1200Z/ Northern Denali Borough-Eastern Alaska Range North of Trims Camp- Including the cities of Black Rapids, Donnelly Dome, Anderson, The Richardson Highway from MP 224 to MP 259, Kantishna, The Parks Highway from MP 237 to MP 288, Denali National Park, and Healy 259 AM AKST Thu Jan 9 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM SATURDAY TO 3 AM AKST SUNDAY... ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, south winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the High Wind Watch, south winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 80 mph possible. * WHERE...Eastern Alaska Range North of Trims Camp and Northern Denali Borough. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 3 AM Saturday to 3 AM AKST Sunday. For the High Wind Watch, from late Saturday night through late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong wind gusts up to 60 mph are expected on Saturday morning before increasing to 80 mph overnight Saturday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ AKZ837-100100- /O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0004.250112T1200Z-250113T1200Z/ Delta Junction- Including the cities of Delta Junction, Fort Greely, and Deltana 259 AM AKST Thu Jan 9 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM SUNDAY TO 3 AM AKST MONDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Delta Junction. * WHEN...From 3 AM Sunday to 3 AM AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
322 WWAK73 PAFG 092052 NPWAFG URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Fairbanks AK 1152 AM AKST Thu Jan 9 2025 AKZ847-849-101415- /O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0004.250111T1200Z-250112T1200Z/ /O.CON.PAFG.HW.A.0004.250112T1200Z-250113T1200Z/ Northern Denali Borough-Eastern Alaska Range North of Trims Camp- Including the cities of Healy, Denali National Park, Kantishna, Anderson, The Parks Highway from MP 237 to MP 288, Black Rapids, Donnelly Dome, and The Richardson Highway from MP 224 to MP 259 1152 AM AKST Thu Jan 9 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM SATURDAY TO 3 AM AKST SUNDAY... ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, south winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the High Wind Watch, south winds 40 to 60 mph with gusts up to 80 mph possible. * WHERE...Eastern Alaska Range North of Trims Camp and Northern Denali Borough. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 3 AM Saturday to 3 AM AKST Sunday. For the High Wind Watch, from late Saturday night through late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong wind gusts up to 60 mph are expected on Saturday morning before increasing to 80 mph overnight Saturday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. && $$ AKZ837-101415- /O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0004.250112T1200Z-250113T1200Z/ Delta Junction- Including the cities of Delta Junction, Fort Greely, and Deltana 1152 AM AKST Thu Jan 9 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM SUNDAY TO 3 AM AKST MONDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Delta Junction. * WHEN...From 3 AM Sunday to 3 AM AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
646 WWAK73 PAFG 101150 NPWAFG URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Fairbanks AK 250 AM AKST Fri Jan 10 2025 AKZ847-849-110100- /O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0004.250111T1200Z-250112T1200Z/ /O.CON.PAFG.HW.A.0004.250112T1200Z-250113T1200Z/ Northern Denali Borough-Eastern Alaska Range North of Trims Camp- Including the cities of Healy, Denali National Park, Kantishna, Anderson, Donnelly Dome, The Richardson Highway from MP 224 to MP 259, Black Rapids, and The Parks Highway from MP 237 to MP 288 250 AM AKST Fri Jan 10 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM SATURDAY TO 3 AM AKST SUNDAY... ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, south winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. For the High Wind Watch, south winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 80 mph possible. * WHERE...Eastern Alaska Range North of Trims Camp and Northern Denali Borough. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 3 AM Saturday to 3 AM AKST Sunday. For the High Wind Watch, from late Saturday night through late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong wind gusts up to 65 mph are expected on Saturday morning before increasing to 80 mph overnight Saturday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ AKZ837-110100- /O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0004.250112T1200Z-250113T1200Z/ Delta Junction- Including the cities of Deltana, Delta Junction, and Fort Greely 250 AM AKST Fri Jan 10 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM SUNDAY TO 3 AM AKST MONDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Delta Junction. * WHEN...From 3 AM Sunday to 3 AM AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds may shift south and increase Sunday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
288 WWAK73 PAFG 102102 NPWAFG URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Fairbanks AK 1202 PM AKST Fri Jan 10 2025 AKZ847-849-111500- /O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0004.250111T1200Z-250112T1200Z/ /O.CON.PAFG.HW.A.0004.250112T1200Z-250113T1200Z/ Northern Denali Borough-Eastern Alaska Range North of Trims Camp- Including the cities of The Richardson Highway from MP 224 to MP 259, Kantishna, Healy, Denali National Park, Donnelly Dome, The Parks Highway from MP 237 to MP 288, Black Rapids, and Anderson 1202 PM AKST Fri Jan 10 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM SATURDAY TO 3 AM AKST SUNDAY... ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. For the High Wind Watch, southeast winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 85 mph possible. * WHERE...Eastern Alaska Range North of Trims Camp and Northern Denali Borough. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 3 AM Saturday to 3 AM AKST Sunday. For the High Wind Watch, from late Saturday night through late Sunday night. * 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... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ AKZ837-111500- /O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0004.250112T1200Z-250113T1200Z/ Delta Junction- Including the cities of Deltana, Delta Junction, and Fort Greely 1202 PM AKST Fri Jan 10 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM SUNDAY TO 3 AM AKST MONDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 80 mph expected. * WHERE...Delta Junction. * WHEN...From 3 AM Sunday to 3 AM AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
268 WWAK73 PAFG 102308 CCA NPWAFG URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE...CORRECTED National Weather Service Fairbanks AK 208 PM AKST Fri Jan 10 2025 AKZ847-849-111500- /O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0004.250111T1200Z-250112T1200Z/ /O.CON.PAFG.HW.A.0004.250112T1200Z-250113T1200Z/ Northern Denali Borough-Eastern Alaska Range North of Trims Camp- Including the cities of The Richardson Highway from MP 224 to MP 259, Kantishna, Healy, Denali National Park, Donnelly Dome, The Parks Highway from MP 237 to MP 288, Black Rapids, and Anderson 208 PM AKST Fri Jan 10 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM SATURDAY TO 3 AM AKST SUNDAY... ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. For the High Wind Watch, southeast winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 85 mph possible. * WHERE...Eastern Alaska Range North of Trims Camp and Northern Denali Borough. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 3 AM Saturday to 3 AM AKST Sunday. For the High Wind Watch, from late Saturday night through late Sunday night. * 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... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ AKZ837-111500- /O.COR.PAFG.WI.Y.0004.250112T1200Z-250113T1200Z/ Delta Junction- Including the cities of Deltana, Delta Junction, and Fort Greely 208 PM AKST Fri Jan 10 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM SUNDAY TO 3 AM AKST MONDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Delta Junction. * WHEN...From 3 AM Sunday to 3 AM AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
848 WWAK73 PAFG 102313 NPWAFG URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Fairbanks AK 213 PM AKST Fri Jan 10 2025 AKZ847-849-111415- /O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0004.250111T1200Z-250112T1200Z/ /O.CON.PAFG.HW.A.0004.250112T1200Z-250113T1200Z/ Northern Denali Borough-Eastern Alaska Range North of Trims Camp- Including the cities of Healy, Denali National Park, Kantishna, Donnelly Dome, Black Rapids, The Parks Highway from MP 237 to MP 288, The Richardson Highway from MP 224 to MP 259, and Anderson 213 PM AKST Fri Jan 10 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM SATURDAY TO 3 AM AKST SUNDAY... ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. For the High Wind Watch, southeast winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 80 mph possible. * WHERE...Eastern Alaska Range North of Trims Camp and Northern Denali Borough. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 3 AM Saturday to 3 AM AKST Sunday. For the High Wind Watch, from late Saturday night through late Sunday night. * 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... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ AKZ837-111415- /O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0004.250112T1200Z-250113T1200Z/ Delta Junction- Including the cities of Fort Greely, Deltana, and Delta Junction 213 PM AKST Fri Jan 10 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM SUNDAY TO 3 AM AKST MONDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Delta Junction. * WHEN...From 3 AM Sunday to 3 AM AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
045 WWAK73 PAFG 110643 NPWAFG URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Fairbanks AK 943 PM AKST Fri Jan 10 2025 AKZ847-849-111500- /O.EXT.PAFG.WI.Y.0004.250111T0643Z-250112T1200Z/ /O.CON.PAFG.HW.A.0004.250112T1200Z-250113T1200Z/ Northern Denali Borough-Eastern Alaska Range North of Trims Camp- Including the cities of Denali National Park, Black Rapids, Healy, The Parks Highway from MP 237 to MP 288, The Richardson Highway from MP 224 to MP 259, Anderson, Kantishna, and Donnelly Dome 943 PM AKST Fri Jan 10 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM AKST SUNDAY... ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, south winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. For the High Wind Watch, south winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 80 mph possible. * WHERE...Eastern Alaska Range North of Trims Camp and Northern Denali Borough. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 3 AM AKST Sunday. For the High Wind Watch, from late Saturday night through late Sunday night. * 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... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ AKZ837-111500- /O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0004.250112T1200Z-250113T1200Z/ Delta Junction- Including the cities of Fort Greely, Deltana, and Delta Junction 943 PM AKST Fri Jan 10 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM SUNDAY TO 3 AM AKST MONDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Delta Junction. * WHEN...From 3 AM Sunday to 3 AM AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. && $$
393 WWAK73 PAFG 110928 NPWAFG URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Fairbanks AK 1228 AM AKST Sat Jan 11 2025 AKZ837-120200- /O.UPG.PAFG.WI.Y.0004.250112T1200Z-250113T1200Z/ /O.NEW.PAFG.HW.W.0004.250112T0900Z-250113T1200Z/ Delta Junction- Including the cities of Fort Greely, Delta Junction, and Deltana 1228 AM AKST Sat Jan 11 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 3 AM AKST MONDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph expected. * WHERE...Delta Junction. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 3 AM 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. && $$ AKZ839-840-120200- /O.NEW.PAFG.WI.Y.0005.250112T1500Z-250113T1500Z/ Tanana Flats-Eielson AFB and Salcha- Including the cities of Birch Lake, Salcha, Eielson AFB, Harding Lake, The Richardson Highway from MP 295 to MP 317, Moose Creek, and The Richardson Highway from MP 317 to MP 346 1228 AM AKST Sat Jan 11 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SUNDAY TO 6 AM AKST MONDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Eielson AFB and Salcha and Tanana Flats. * WHEN...From 6 AM Sunday to 6 AM AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ AKZ847-849-120200- /O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-250112T1200Z/ /O.CON.PAFG.HW.A.0004.250112T1200Z-250113T1200Z/ Northern Denali Borough-Eastern Alaska Range North of Trims Camp- Including the cities of Black Rapids, Denali National Park, Donnelly Dome, The Parks Highway from MP 237 to MP 288, Anderson, The Richardson Highway from MP 224 to MP 259, Kantishna, and Healy 1228 AM AKST Sat Jan 11 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM AKST SUNDAY... ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, south winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. For the High Wind Watch, south winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 80 mph possible. * WHERE...Eastern Alaska Range North of Trims Camp and Northern Denali Borough. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 3 AM AKST Sunday. For the High Wind Watch, from late tonight through late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong wind gusts up to 65 mph are expected on Saturday morning before increasing to 80 mph overnight Saturday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$
075 WWAK73 PAFG 112043 NPWAFG URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Fairbanks AK 1143 AM AKST Sat Jan 11 2025 AKZ847-849-121500- /O.UPG.PAFG.HW.A.0004.250112T1200Z-250113T1200Z/ /O.EXB.PAFG.HW.W.0004.250112T1200Z-250113T1200Z/ /O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-250112T1200Z/ Northern Denali Borough-Eastern Alaska Range North of Trims Camp- Including the cities of Donnelly Dome, Healy, The Richardson Highway from MP 224 to MP 259, Denali National Park, The Parks Highway from MP 237 to MP 288, Kantishna, Anderson, and Black Rapids 1143 AM AKST Sat Jan 11 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM AKST SUNDAY... ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM SUNDAY TO 3 AM AKST MONDAY... * WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, south winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. For the High Wind Warning, south winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 80 mph possible. * WHERE...Eastern Alaska Range North of Trims Camp and Northern Denali Borough. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 3 AM AKST Sunday. For the High Wind Warning, from 3 AM Sunday to 3 AM AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong wind gusts up to 65 mph are expected on Saturday morning before increasing to 80 mph overnight Saturday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ AKZ837-121500- /O.CON.PAFG.HW.W.0004.250112T0900Z-250113T1200Z/ Delta Junction- Including the cities of Deltana, Fort Greely, and Delta Junction 1143 AM AKST Sat Jan 11 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 3 AM AKST MONDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph expected. * WHERE...Delta Junction. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 3 AM 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. && $$ AKZ841>845-121500- /O.EXA.PAFG.WI.Y.0005.250112T1500Z-250113T1500Z/ Goldstream Valley and Nenana Hills-Chatanika River Valley-Two Rivers-Fairbanks Metro Area-Nenana- Including the cities of Haystack, The Parks Highway from MP 325 to MP 342, The Steese Highway from MP 12 to MP 85, Fort Wainwright, Ester Dome, North Pole, Fox, Murphy Dome, Chena Hot Springs Road from MP 12 to MP 34, Two Rivers, The Parks Highway from MP 290 to 325, Nenana, Ester, Fairbanks, and The Elliott Highway from MP 1 to MP 32 1143 AM AKST Sat Jan 11 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SUNDAY TO 6 AM AKST MONDAY... * WHAT...East winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected. * WHERE...Chatanika River Valley, Fairbanks Metro Area, Goldstream Valley and Nenana Hills, Nenana, and Two Rivers. * WHEN...From 6 AM Sunday to 6 AM AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ AKZ839-840-121500- /O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0005.250112T1500Z-250113T1500Z/ Tanana Flats-Eielson AFB and Salcha- Including the cities of The Richardson Highway from MP 295 to MP 317, Harding Lake, The Richardson Highway from MP 317 to MP 346, Moose Creek, Birch Lake, Eielson AFB, and Salcha 1143 AM AKST Sat Jan 11 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SUNDAY TO 6 AM AKST MONDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Eielson AFB and Salcha and Tanana Flats. * WHEN...From 6 AM Sunday to 6 AM 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. && $$ ST
711 WWAK73 PAFG 121037 NPWAFG URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Fairbanks AK 137 AM AKST Sun Jan 12 2025 AKZ847-849-121845- /O.CAN.PAFG.WI.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-250112T1200Z/ /O.CON.PAFG.HW.W.0004.250112T1200Z-250113T1200Z/ Northern Denali Borough-Eastern Alaska Range North of Trims Camp- Including the cities of Anderson, Black Rapids, Healy, The Parks Highway from MP 237 to MP 288, Donnelly Dome, The Richardson Highway from MP 224 to MP 259, Denali National Park, and Kantishna 137 AM AKST Sun Jan 12 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM AKST MONDAY... ...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...South winds 40 to 60 mph with gusts up to 80 mph expected. * WHERE...Eastern Alaska Range North of Trims Camp and Northern Denali Borough. * WHEN...Until 3 AM AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. && $$ AKZ837-121845- /O.CON.PAFG.HW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-250113T1200Z/ Delta Junction- Including the cities of Delta Junction, Deltana, and Fort Greely 137 AM AKST Sun Jan 12 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM AKST MONDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph expected. * WHERE...Delta Junction. * WHEN...Until 3 AM 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. && $$ AKZ839>845-121845- /O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0005.250112T1500Z-250113T1500Z/ Tanana Flats-Eielson AFB and Salcha-Goldstream Valley and Nenana Hills-Chatanika River Valley-Two Rivers-Fairbanks Metro Area- Nenana- Including the cities of Nenana, Birch Lake, Fort Wainwright, Fox, Ester, Murphy Dome, The Steese Highway from MP 12 to MP 85, Chena Hot Springs Road from MP 12 to MP 34, Eielson AFB, The Parks Highway from MP 325 to MP 342, The Parks Highway from MP 290 to 325, The Elliott Highway from MP 1 to MP 32, North Pole, Moose Creek, Haystack, Salcha, Harding Lake, Ester Dome, The Richardson Highway from MP 295 to MP 317, Fairbanks, The Richardson Highway from MP 317 to MP 346, and Two Rivers 137 AM AKST Sun Jan 12 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 AM AKST MONDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. Highest gusts will be from Eielson to Nenana, as well as over the higher terrain near Fairbanks. * WHERE...Chatanika River Valley, Eielson AFB and Salcha, Fairbanks Metro Area, Goldstream Valley and Nenana Hills, Nenana, Tanana Flats, and Two Rivers. * WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to 6 AM AKST Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this wind advisory went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Fairbanks, AK wrote its last area forecast discussion before this wind advisory went out at Jan 8, 4:01 PM AKST, 3 hours 49 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Jan 8, 4:01 PM AKST, 3 hours 49 minutes before
Northern Alaska Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
401 PM AKST Wed Jan 8 2025
.SYNOPSIS...
Less active weather is expected today across Northern Alaska,
with winds largely subsiding across the western coastal waters
and across the Alaska Range. While snowfall is still ongoing
in some areas, it will generally diminish through Thursday
morning, after which additional snowfall will fall over the
Fortymile Country and areas along the Alaska Highway. A series
of lows over the North Pacific will move north on Saturday and
Sunday and will bring the next string of active weather this
weekend and early next week, with widespread precipitation,
northerly winds, and warmer-than-normal conditions in Western
Alaska. Elsewhere in the area will not be as wet, but areas of
snow are still possible, with broadly elevated winds in the
Interior likely, especially over the Alaska Range. Parts of the
Interior may see temperatures rise well into the 30s on Sunday.
&&
.DISCUSSION...
Key Messages:
Central and Eastern Interior...
* Ongoing gusty winds through the Alaska Range will continue to
weaken through this afternoon and into tonight. Winds will
pick up again Friday afternoon through
* Temperatures well above average are expected to continue:
- Widespread high temperatures in the teens and 20s are
expected. Some areas will see highs in the 30s.
- The Yukon Flats will be colder than most of the rest of the
Interior, with temps likely remaining in the single digits.
* Snow diminishes across the Interior:
- While snow will continue through this evening across the
Northern Interior and Brooks Range, further accumulations
will be limited. Most snow should end by late morning
Thursday.
* Increasing east and northeast winds expected over the Dalton
highway summits are expected Thursday, likely resulting in
reduced visibility in blowing snow.
* A wave moving north along the eastern border will result in
some light snow over the Alaska Highway and the Fortymile
Country on Thursday. Accumulations could be around an inch.
* Winds will briefly increase in the Alaska Range passes on
Friday, with max gusts potentially over 50 mph.
North Slope and Brooks Range...
* Winds up to around 35 mph continue across the Chukchi Sea and
at Point Hope. However these winds will continue to diminish
through the day today.
* Continuing snow in the Brooks Range and over parts of the
eastern Arctic Coast will taper off and end this evening. Some
light snow will be possible over the western Arctic Coast
Thursday afternoon and evening. Light to moderate snowfall
will be possible for the Western North Slope Saturday into
Sunday as a system crosses the Bering Sea, with heavier snow
possible late Sunday into Monday with another system.
West Coast and Western Interior...
* Ongoing strong north winds through the Chukchi Sea, Bering
Strait, and Bering Sea will continue to weaken through the day
today.
* Winds in the Bering Sea will rise and fall multiple times
over the next several days as a series of lows move through.
The first will see north winds through the Bering Sea and
Bering Strait potentially increase back into the 45 to 55 mph
range Thursday evening into Friday before they briefly decline
somewhat ahead of a second low on Saturday and a third and
strongest low on Sunday.
* Widespread snowfall and, in warmer places which may include
the YK Delta, mixed precipitation or rain, is likely for
multiple days beginning Friday morning as a low moves into the
Bering Sea. Heaviest precipitation will be Sunday into early
next week with a stronger low.
* Above-normal temperatures are expected as temperatures rise
widely into the teens and 20s. Areas near the northern slopes
of the Alaska Range in particular, including McGrath, may see
temperatures rise to near 30 today.
Analysis and Forecast Confidence...
A 991 mb low is in place over the Bering Sea, with a weakening
high pressure area over eastern Siberia, with weakening
northerly gradient winds through the Bering and Chukchi Seas.
Southerly winds through the Alaska Range are also generally
weakening and are expected to continue to do so through
tomorrow. Tomorrow, as an upper-level shortwave trough moves
along the eastern border, a quick north-moving burst of snow
will fall across the Alaska Highway and Fortymile Country
through Thursday evening, after which most models agree on
extending snow westward in a lengthy band of snow extending into
the Western Interior which will lift north. Moving into Friday,
a low will move into the Bering Sea and bring the first of
multiple rounds of widespread precipitation to the West Coast
and Western Interior, which will continue into the extended time
frame with a stronger low in the mid 950s mb moving in on
Sunday. There is uncertainty on where precipitation will fall as
mixed precipitation as compared to pure snow, but mixed
precipitation is more likely further south, including over the
YK Delta and the Lower Yukon River Valley.
Extended Forecast Days 4-7...
General low pressure over Western Alaska and adjacent marine
waters will continue into the extended time frame with yet
another strong low pressure center moving north through the
region Sunday and Monday, bringing more wind and precipitation.
A return of strong north winds over the western marine waters is
possible with this low pressure circulation Sunday. Some areas,
including the Seward Peninsula and parts of the Western
Interior, could see several inches of additional snow (some of
which may be mixed phase), potentially totaling upwards of an
inch of liquid equivalent precipitation in spots. The Central
and Eastern Interior and North Slope will see heightened winds
with this system as well and could also see some snowfall,
although any accumulations are likely to be lower than those in
Western Alaska. With strong Chinooking likely through the Alaska
Range late weekend into early next week, temperatures in the
Interior will increase significantly. Some areas, including the
Fairbanks area, may see temperatures rise well into the 30s to
near 40 on Sunday. Widespread highs in the 30s are possible for
the Western Interior during this same time frame. Winds over the
Alaska Range with the aforementioned Chinook event will likely
be strong Sunday, with the ECMWF ensemble at the McKinley Park
site having numerous members with winds exceeding 70 to 80 mph.
Coastal Hazard Potential Days 3 and 4...None.
&&
.AFG WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
AK...Winter Weather Advisory for AKZ832.
PK...Brisk Wind Advisory for PKZ804-805-815-861.
Brisk Wind Advisory for PKZ806.
Brisk Wind Advisory for PKZ807-811-816-817-851-854-856-857.
Brisk Wind Advisory for PKZ810.
Brisk Wind Advisory for PKZ812-858.
Brisk Wind Advisory for PKZ852.
&&
DSIn the hours before
Special weather statement, Jan 8, 7:18 PM AKST, 32 minutes before
Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Fairbanks AK 718 PM AKST Wed Jan 8 2025 AKZ837>845-091500- Delta Junction-Upper Chena River Valley-Tanana Flats- Eielson AFB and Salcha-Goldstream Valley and Nenana Hills- Chatanika River Valley-Two Rivers-Fairbanks Metro Area-Nenana- Including Delta Junction, Fort Greely, Deltana, Chena Hot Springs, Chena Hot Springs Road east of MP 34, Birch Lake, The Richardson Highway from MP 295 to MP 317, Eielson AFB, Salcha, Moose Creek, Harding Lake, The Richardson Highway from MP 317 to MP 346, Ester Dome, Murphy Dome, The Parks Highway from MP 325 to MP 342, Haystack, The Elliott Highway from MP 1 to MP 32, The Steese Highway from MP 12 to MP 85, Two Rivers, Chena Hot Springs Road from MP 12 to MP 34, Fairbanks, Fort Wainwright, Ester, North Pole, Fox, Nenana, and The Parks Highway from MP 290 to 325 718 PM AKST Wed Jan 8 2025 ...Strong Chinook This Weekend... A low pressure system will bring strong southerly winds across the Alaska Range. Some of these winds are expected to make it to the Fairbanks area with gusts of 20 to 35 mph being possible. This pattern will bring unseasonably warm to near record temperatures from Fairbanks to Delta Junction on Sunday. On Sunday we are expecting temperatures in the valley to be up to 40 degrees and the Fairbanks Hills possibly as high as the mid to upper 40s. For reference, the daily record maximum temperature on the 12th is 39 degrees. Strong winds could cause tree limbs to fall since there remains snow on trees. Road conditions could be impacted with temperatures above freezing on Sunday, and then refreezing overnight Sunday.
Special weather statement, Jan 8, 7:18 PM AKST, 32 minutes before
Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Fairbanks AK 718 PM AKST Wed Jan 8 2025 AKZ813-819-822-823-825-826-828>830-091500- South Slopes of the Western Brooks Range-Upper Kobuk Valleys- Southern Seward Peninsula Coast-Interior Seward Peninsula- Yukon Delta Coast-Lower Yukon River-Lower Koyukuk Valley- Middle Yukon Valley-Lower Yukon and Innoko Valleys- Including Walker Lake, Ambler, Shungnak, Kobuk, Nome, White Mountain, Golovin, Serpentine Hot Springs, Council, Haycock, Pilgrim Springs, Taylor, Mountain Village, Emmonak, Alakanuk, Kotlik, Scammon Bay, Hooper Bay, Nunam Iqua, Chevak, Russian Mission, St Marys, Pilot Station, Marshall, Huslia, Hughes, Galena, Nulato, Kaltag, Ruby, Koyukuk, Grayling, Holy Cross, Shageluk, and Anvik 718 PM AKST Wed Jan 8 2025 ...Active Weather Will Return This Weekend... A series of lows will track up the western portions of the state this weekend. Snow will begin to fall Friday morning and will persist until Tuesday afternoon. There is the potential to see heavy snowfall, significant blowing snow, strong winds, and drifting snow, especially Sunday when the strongest storm is projected to move across the region. There is a chance to see mixed precipitation from the Y-K Delta to the southern Seward Peninsula.
Special weather statement, Jan 8, 7:38 PM AKST, 12 minutes before
Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Fairbanks AK 738 PM AKST Wed Jan 8 2025 AKZ813-819-821>830-091500- South Slopes of the Western Brooks Range-Upper Kobuk Valleys- Bering Strait Coast-Southern Seward Peninsula Coast- Interior Seward Peninsula-Eastern Norton Sound and Nulato Hills- Yukon Delta Coast-Lower Yukon River-St Lawrence Island- Lower Koyukuk Valley-Middle Yukon Valley- Lower Yukon and Innoko Valleys- Including Walker Lake, Ambler, Shungnak, Kobuk, Wales, Brevig Mission, Teller, Nome, White Mountain, Golovin, Serpentine Hot Springs, Council, Haycock, Pilgrim Springs, Taylor, Unalakleet, Stebbins, St Michael, Elim, Koyuk, Shaktoolik, Mountain Village, Emmonak, Alakanuk, Kotlik, Scammon Bay, Hooper Bay, Nunam Iqua, Chevak, Russian Mission, St Marys, Pilot Station, Marshall, Gambell, Savoonga, Huslia, Hughes, Galena, Nulato, Kaltag, Ruby, Koyukuk, Grayling, Holy Cross, Shageluk, and Anvik 738 PM AKST Wed Jan 8 2025 ...Active Weather Will Return This Weekend... A series of lows will track up the western portions of the state this weekend. Snow will begin to fall Friday morning and will persist until Tuesday afternoon. There is the potential to see heavy snowfall, significant blowing snow, strong winds, and drifting snow, especially Sunday when the strongest storm is projected to move across the region. There is a chance to see mixed precipitation from the Y-K Delta to the southern Seward Peninsula.
The office that day
Everything else NWS Fairbanks, AK issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 8, 3:35 PM AKST | Brisk Wind Advisory | AFG | 70 hr | |
| Jan 8, 3:40 PM AKST | Brisk Wind Advisory | AFG | 3 days | |
| Jan 8, 7:50 PM AKST | High Wind Watch | AFG | Denali, Southeast Fairbanks Census Area | 64 hr |
| Jan 9, 4:02 AM AKST | Brisk Wind Advisory | AFG | 24 hr | |
| Jan 9, 11:55 AM AKST | Winter Weather Advisory | AFG | Kusilvak Census Area, Nome Census Area | 3 days |
| Jan 9, 1:07 PM AKST | Winter Storm Watch | AFG | Kusilvak Census Area, Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area | 47 hr |
| Jan 9, 1:58 PM AKST | Brisk Wind Advisory | AFG | 9 days | |
| Jan 9, 1:58 PM AKST | Gale Warning | AFG | 3 days |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.