Heavy Freezing Spray Warning Issued for Chiniak Bay, Alaska
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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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NWS Anchorage has issued a Heavy Freezing Spray Warning for Chiniak Bay, effective Wednesday. Winds up to 45 knots and heavy ice accumulation are expected.
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- Record type
- Heavy Freezing Spray Warning
- Affected area
- Chiniak 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 Chiniak Bay, Alaska.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Anchorage AK has issued a Heavy Freezing Spray Warning for the Chiniak Bay region. This alert indicates a high likelihood of significant ice accumulation on vessels and structures due to freezing sea spray.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers Chiniak Bay (PKZ736) along the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast, including areas up to 100 nm out.
What You Should Do
The National Weather Service recommends that individuals and mariners avoid the affected area during the warning period. It is critical to take precautions against heavy ice accumulation on vessels, which can affect stability.
Expected Conditions
Conditions on Wednesday are forecast to include Northwest winds at 45 knots, with gusts reaching up to 65 knots. Seas are expected to be approximately 6 feet. These high winds and cold temperatures will result in heavy freezing spray. Leading up to the warning, Tuesday night will see Northwest winds increasing to 35 knots with gusts to 50 knots and freezing spray beginning after midnight.
Timeline
The Heavy Freezing Spray Warning is effective starting at 5:00 AM AKST on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. The warning is scheduled to remain in effect until 5:00 PM AKST on Wednesday, February 25, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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