Heavy Freezing Spray Warning Issued for Bristol Bay Waters Through Friday Morning

Alert Details

A Heavy Freezing Spray Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Anchorage, AK. The alert is effective from 3:00 AM AKST on Thursday, February 12, 2026, and remains in effect until 5:00 AM AKST on Friday, February 13, 2026. A Gale Warning is also in effect through tonight.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically impacts Bristol Bay waters greater than 15 nautical miles offshore.

What You Should Do

The National Weather Service advises mariners to avoid the affected area during the warning period. Vessels should take necessary precautions to mitigate the risk of heavy ice accumulation.

Expected Conditions

Conditions in the warning area include:

• Winds: West winds at 35 knots today, becoming northwest at 35 knots tonight before shifting west at 25 knots after midnight.
• Seas: In ice-free waters, seas are expected to build from 11 feet to 15 feet this afternoon. Tonight, seas will subside from 15 feet to 10 feet after midnight.
• Hazard: Heavy freezing spray is expected throughout the day and night.

Timeline

The alert was issued at 3:00 AM AKST on February 12 and is scheduled to remain in effect until 5:00 AM AKST on February 13. Conditions are expected to improve by Friday morning with south winds of 20 knots and seas subsiding to 6 feet.