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NWS Fairbanks AKUP.W 8943November 9, 2026

Heavy Freezing Spray Warning: Cape Krusenstern to Cape Thompson out to 15 NM

The National Weather Service office in Fairbanks issued a heavy freezing spray warning for Cape Krusenstern to Cape Thompson out to 15 NM, in force until 5:00 p.m. local time on November 10. It was the 8,943rd heavy freezing spray warning the NWS office in Fairbanks issued in 2026.

Warning

Issued3:49 p.m. AKST, November 9, 2026
In force from3:00 p.m. AKST, November 9, 2026
Expires5:00 p.m. AKST, November 10, 2026

In force for 26 hours

The notice

Issued by
National Weather Service, Fairbanks AK
Area
Cape Krusenstern to Cape Thompson out to 15 NM
Level
Warning
Issued
3:49 p.m. AKST, November 9, 2026
In force from
3:00 p.m. AKST, November 9, 2026
Expires
5:00 p.m. AKST, November 10, 2026
CAP severity, certainty, urgency
Severe, Likely, Expected
VTEC event
PAFG UP.W 8943
Official source
National Weather Service: the notice at its source

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The notice as issued

Northwestern Alaska Coastal Waters out 100 NM Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest one- third of the combined wind-wave and swell height. .TONIGHT...NE winds 30 kt. Seas 6 ft. Heavy freezing spray. .TUE...NE winds 30 kt. Seas 6 ft. Moderate freezing spray. .TUE NIGHT...NE winds 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. Moderate freezing spray. .WED...E winds 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. Light freezing spray. .WED NIGHT...E winds 10 kt. Seas 2 ft. Light freezing spray. .THU...E winds 15 kt. Seas 2 ft. Light freezing spray. .THU NIGHT...E winds 10 kt. Seas 3 ft. Light freezing spray. .FRI...E winds 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. .SAT...E winds 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.

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