Heavy Freezing Spray Warning Issued for Castle Cape to Cape Tolstoi Waters
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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 the Alaska Peninsula waters, with 55-knot gusts and heavy ice accumulation expected through Monday morning.
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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) office in Anchorage has issued a Heavy Freezing Spray Warning for the coastal waters of Southwest Alaska. This severe weather alert indicates that conditions are likely to cause significant ice accumulation on vessels in the region.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers the marine zone from Castle Cape to Cape Tolstoi, extending out to 15 nautical miles (NM). This area includes the Alaska Peninsula waters and the Aleutian Islands up to 100 nm out.
What You Should Do
Mariners and vessel operators are advised to avoid the warning area if possible. Heavy freezing spray can lead to rapid ice accumulation on decks and superstructures, which can dangerously compromise vessel stability. Residents and commercial operators should monitor the Coastal Waters Forecast for Southwest Alaska and Bristol Bay for further updates.
Expected Conditions
Weather conditions in the affected marine zone are expected to be hazardous:
- Wind: Northwest winds of 40 knots with gusts reaching up to 55 knots.
- Seas: Combined wind waves and swell heights averaging between 6 and 7 feet.
- Hazard: Heavy freezing spray is forecast to persist throughout the warning period.
Timeline
The Heavy Freezing Spray Warning is scheduled to begin at 6:00 AM AKST on Sunday, March 8, 2026. The alert is currently set to expire at 6:00 AM AKDT on Monday, March 9, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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