Heavy Freezing Spray Warning Issued for Bering Sea Offshore Through Friday Morning

Alert Details

A Heavy Freezing Spray Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) Anchorage AK. The warning is effective starting at 5:00 AM AKST on Thursday, March 5, 2026, and is scheduled to remain in effect until 5:00 AM AKST on Friday, March 6, 2026.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the following geographic region:

• Bering Sea Offshore: Areas from 171W to 180 and North of 56N (Zone PKZ412).

What You Should Do

Mariners and vessel operators are advised to take necessary precautions. The NWS response recommendation for this alert is to avoid the affected area during the warning period. Heavy freezing spray can lead to significant ice accumulation on vessels, which poses a serious risk to stability and safety.

Expected Conditions

According to the Offshore Waters Forecast, the following conditions are expected in the warning area:

• Thursday: Northeast winds at 25 knots with seas ranging from 4 to 8 feet. Heavy freezing spray is expected.
• Thursday Night: North winds increasing to 30 knots with seas rising to 6 to 10 feet. Heavy freezing spray will continue.
• Friday Outlook: North winds at 30 knots with seas reaching 8 to 11 feet.

Timeline

• Onset: Thursday, March 5, at 5:00 AM AKST
• Duration: The heavy freezing spray conditions are expected to persist through Thursday night.
• Expiration: The warning is currently set to end at 5:00 AM AKST on Friday, March 6.