Heavy Freezing Spray Warning Issued for Bristol Bay Through Wednesday Night
This alert is no longer in effect.
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).
Areazine synthesizes this NWS weather alert directly from NOAA's official public data feed. See our methodology for full source attribution and refresh cadence.
NWS Anchorage has issued a Heavy Freezing Spray Warning for Bristol Bay, warning of extreme ice accumulation of 4 cm per hour on vessels through Wednesday evening.
Read this weather record in 30 seconds
- Record type
- Heavy Freezing Spray Warning
- Affected area
- Bristol Bay, Alaska
- 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 Bristol Bay, Alaska.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Anchorage, AK, has issued a Heavy Freezing Spray Warning for the Bristol Bay region. This alert is currently in effect and is classified as a severe meteorological event with likely certainty.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers Bristol Bay at distances greater than 15 nautical miles from the coast (Zone PKZ760).
What You Should Do
Mariners and vessel operators are advised to avoid the warning area. Extreme freezing spray can cause rapid ice accumulation on vessels at a rate of 4 centimeters per hour or greater, which can significantly impact vessel stability and safety. Operators should monitor conditions closely and take necessary precautions to mitigate ice buildup.
Expected Conditions
- Wind: Northwest winds are expected to hold steady at 30 knots through Wednesday night.
- Seas: Wave heights are forecast at 9 feet in ice-free waters, subsiding slightly to 8 feet by Wednesday night.
- Accumulation: Extreme freezing spray is expected at a rate of 4 cm per hour or greater, particularly for vessels operating near the ice edge.
- Visibility/Hazards: Rapid ice accumulation is the primary hazard for maritime operations in the region.
Timeline
The warning is effective as of 2:55 PM AKST on February 24, 2026. The hazardous conditions are expected to persist through Wednesday night, with the warning officially set to expire at 5:00 PM AKST on Wednesday, February 25, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
Related Weather Alerts
All Weather Alerts →Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this NWS weather alert.