Heavy Freezing Spray Warning Issued for Bristol Bay Waters Through Saturday Morning
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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 from Port Heiden to Cape Chichagof, effective Friday evening through early Saturday 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
The National Weather Service (NWS) in Anchorage, AK, has issued a Heavy Freezing Spray Warning (VTEC code: UPW) for the Bristol Bay region. This alert indicates a high likelihood of significant ice accumulation on vessels due to freezing spray and wind conditions.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers the coastal waters of Bristol Bay, extending from Port Heiden to Cape Chichagof out to 15 nautical miles.
What You Should Do
Mariners and residents in the affected maritime zone are advised to take necessary precautions. The NWS recommends that vessels avoid the area during the warning period to prevent dangerous ice accumulation, which can affect vessel stability and safety.
Expected Conditions
Conditions expected during the warning period include:
- Winds: North winds at approximately 20 knots.
- Seas: Average wave heights of 5 feet in ice-free waters.
- Hazards: Heavy freezing spray is expected to develop as cold air moves over the water.
Prior to the warning onset today, the area is experiencing Northwest winds of 25 knots and seas of 8 feet with standard freezing spray.
Timeline
- Effective/Onset: Friday, February 20, 2026, at 5:00 PM AKST.
- Expiration: Saturday, February 21, 2026, at 5:00 AM AKST.
- Duration: The warning is expected to remain in effect for 12 hours.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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