Heavy Freezing Spray Warning Issued for Bristol Bay from Port Heiden to Cape Chichagof
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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 Bristol Bay waters, with significant ice accumulation and 25-knot winds expected through Thursday morning.
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- Record type
- Heavy Freezing Spray Warning
- Affected area
- Bristol Bay, Alaska
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Anchorage AK
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 Bristol Bay, Alaska.
Alert Details
A Heavy Freezing Spray Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Anchorage, AK. This alert indicates that conditions are favorable for significant ice accumulation on vessels, which can pose a severe hazard to maritime operations.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers Bristol Bay from Port Heiden to Cape Chichagof, extending out to 15 nautical miles. This includes the coastal waters of Southwest Alaska and the Alaska Peninsula.
What You Should Do
Mariners are advised to avoid the warning area. Heavy freezing spray can lead to rapid ice accumulation on decks and superstructures, potentially compromising vessel stability. Residents and operators in the region should monitor local weather updates and ensure all safety equipment is accessible.
Expected Conditions
- Wind: Northwest winds are expected to remain steady at 25 knots through Wednesday night.
- Seas: In ice-free waters, seas are forecast to build from 3 feet to 6 feet after midnight tonight, peaking at approximately 7 feet on Wednesday.
- Accumulation: Heavy freezing spray is expected to begin after midnight tonight and persist throughout Wednesday and Wednesday night.
Timeline
The Heavy Freezing Spray Warning is effective starting at 5:00 AM AKST on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. The warning is currently scheduled to expire at 5:00 AM AKST on Thursday, February 26, 2026. Conditions are expected to improve by Thursday morning as winds shift to the north at 15 knots.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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