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2025 [PAFG] FAIRBANKS Blizzard (BZ) Warning (W) Number 23

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RADAR Composite at Issuance Time

Storm Based Warning History

476 
WWAK42 PAFG 110503
WSWWCZ

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
903 PM AKDT Mon Mar 10 2025

AKZ821-111500-
/O.NEW.PAFG.BZ.W.0023.250311T0503Z-250311T1500Z/
Bering Strait Coast-
Including Wales, Brevig Mission, and Teller
903 PM AKDT Mon Mar 10 2025

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM AKDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Wales.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM AKDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce 
  visibility. The cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could 
  cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 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. 

&&

$$
178 
WWAK42 PAFG 110819
WSWWCZ

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
1219 AM AKDT Tue Mar 11 2025

AKZ821-110930-
/O.CAN.PAFG.BZ.W.0023.000000T0000Z-250311T1500Z/
Bering Strait Coast-
Including Wales, Brevig Mission, and Teller
1219 AM AKDT Tue Mar 11 2025

...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED...

$$
Permalink to 202503110503-PAFG-WWAK42-WSWWCZ
476 
WWAK42 PAFG 110503
WSWWCZ

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
903 PM AKDT Mon Mar 10 2025

AKZ821-111500-
/O.NEW.PAFG.BZ.W.0023.250311T0503Z-250311T1500Z/
Bering Strait Coast-
Including Wales, Brevig Mission, and Teller
903 PM AKDT Mon Mar 10 2025

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM AKDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Wales.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM AKDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce 
  visibility. The cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could 
  cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 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. 

&&

$$
Permalink to 202503110819-PAFG-WWAK42-WSWWCZ
178 
WWAK42 PAFG 110819
WSWWCZ

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
1219 AM AKDT Tue Mar 11 2025

AKZ821-110930-
/O.CAN.PAFG.BZ.W.0023.000000T0000Z-250311T1500Z/
Bering Strait Coast-
Including Wales, Brevig Mission, and Teller
1219 AM AKDT Tue Mar 11 2025

...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED...

$$

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