Heavy Freezing Spray Warning Issued for Cape Cleare to Gore Point Through Thursday Morning

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Anchorage, AK, has issued a Heavy Freezing Spray Warning for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast. This alert is classified as severe and likely by the issuing agency, indicating a significant threat to maritime safety.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the coastal waters from Cape Cleare to Gore Point, extending out to 15 nautical miles. This region includes portions of the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast.

What You Should Do

The National Weather Service recommends that mariners and vessel operators avoid the area during the warning period. Heavy freezing spray can cause rapid ice accumulation on vessels, which may lead to dangerous stability issues and equipment failure.

Expected Conditions

Conditions are expected to deteriorate significantly starting Wednesday. The forecast includes:

• Winds: Northwest winds increasing to 50 knots on Wednesday, shifting to North at 45 knots on Wednesday night.
• Seas: Wave heights are expected to reach 10 feet on Wednesday, subsiding slightly to 9 feet by Wednesday night.
• Icing: Heavy freezing spray is expected throughout the day Wednesday and into the night.
• Extended Outlook: Conditions are expected to improve Thursday with North winds at 30 knots and seas dropping to 6 feet.

Timeline

• Onset: Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at 5:00 AM AKST
• Duration: The warning remains in effect through Wednesday night.
• Expiration: Thursday, February 26, 2026, at 5:00 AM AKST