Heavy Freezing Spray Warning Issued for Bering Sea Offshore Waters
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The National Weather Service has issued a Heavy Freezing Spray Warning for the Bering Sea offshore region, with dangerous icing conditions and high winds expected through Thursday morning.
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- Record type
- Heavy Freezing Spray Warning
- Affected area
- Bering Sea Offshore
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Anchorage
The warning type, named area, and issue time define this record. Confirm all three against the original agency notice before treating it as current.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Bering Sea Offshore.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service (NWS) Anchorage AK has issued a Heavy Freezing Spray Warning for the Bering Sea. This alert is specifically focused on a period of heavy icing expected to impact maritime operations. Additionally, a Gale Warning remains in effect through Wednesday night.
Affected Areas
The warning impacts the following geographic region:
- Bering Sea Offshore: Areas between 171W to 180 and North of 56N (Forecast Zone PKZ412).
What You Should Do
Mariners are advised to avoid the warning area. Heavy freezing spray can lead to rapid ice accumulation on vessels, which can significantly impact stability and safety. Residents and operators in the affected offshore zones should monitor conditions closely and take necessary precautions before the onset of the heaviest spray.
Expected Conditions
According to the NWS, the following conditions are forecast for the warning area:
- Hazard: Heavy freezing spray, particularly during the Wednesday night period.
- Wind: Northwest winds ranging from 25 to 40 knots.
- Seas: Combined wind wave and swell heights between 14 and 22 feet.
- Precipitation: Widespread snow showers are expected to accompany the freezing conditions.
Timeline
- Effective Period: The Heavy Freezing Spray Warning is specifically highlighted for Wednesday night, February 11.
- Expiration: The warning is currently set to expire at 5:00 AM AKST on Thursday, February 12.
- Preceding Conditions: NW winds of 25 to 40 knots and seas up to 23 feet are expected to begin as early as Tuesday night, with freezing spray becoming heavy by Wednesday night.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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