Heavy Freezing Spray Warning Issued for Chiniak Bay and Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast

Alert Details

The National Weather Service (NWS) Anchorage AK has issued a Heavy Freezing Spray Warning for the coastal waters of the Northern Gulf of Alaska. This alert is in addition to a Gale Warning currently in effect for the region.

Affected Areas

The warning covers Chiniak Bay and the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast up to 100 nautical miles out. This includes the waters surrounding Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet.

What You Should Do

Operating in these conditions is hazardous. The NWS recommendation for this alert is to avoid the area. Mariners should take necessary precautions to prepare for heavy ice accumulation on vessels.

Expected Conditions

Weather conditions in the affected coastal waters are forecast as follows:

• Wind: Northwest winds at 35 knots tonight, increasing to 45 knots on Wednesday. Winds will remain at 35 knots Wednesday night before subsiding to 30 knots on Thursday.
• Seas: Average wave heights of 5 to 6 feet are expected through Wednesday night.
• Hazard: Heavy freezing spray is expected to develop Wednesday and continue through Wednesday night.

Timeline

The Heavy Freezing Spray Warning is effective starting at 5:00 AM AKST on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. The warning is currently scheduled to end at 5:00 AM AKST on Thursday, February 26, 2026.