Heavy Freezing Spray Warning Issued for Cape Tolstoi to Cape Sarichef
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NWS Anchorage has issued a Heavy Freezing Spray Warning for Alaska Peninsula waters through Wednesday afternoon, with 45-knot winds and heavy ice accumulation expected.
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- Record type
- Heavy Freezing Spray Warning
- Affected area
- Alaska Peninsula Waters
- 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 Alaska Peninsula Waters.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service (NWS) Anchorage AK has issued a Heavy Freezing Spray Warning for the coastal waters of Southwest Alaska. This alert is classified as severe with hazardous conditions expected to impact maritime operations.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers the maritime region from Cape Tolstoi to Cape Sarichef, extending out to 15 nautical miles (NM). This includes portions of the Alaska Peninsula Waters and the Aleutian Islands.
What You Should Do
The official response recommendation is to avoid the affected maritime areas. Mariners are advised to take necessary precautions to protect vessels from significant ice accumulation and monitor updated forecasts.
Expected Conditions
Dangerous maritime conditions are forecast through mid-week, characterized by high winds and heavy ice accumulation:
- Today: Northwest winds of 45 knots with seas reaching 8 feet. Heavy freezing spray is expected.
- Tonight: North winds of 45 knots and seas of 8 feet. Heavy freezing spray continues.
- Wednesday: North winds of 40 knots with seas subsiding slightly to 5 feet. Heavy freezing spray remains a threat.
Timeline
The Heavy Freezing Spray Warning is effective as of 3:29 AM AKDT on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. The hazardous conditions and the warning period are expected to persist until 5:00 PM AKDT on Wednesday, March 11, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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