Heavy Freezing Spray Warning Issued for Glacier Bay Through Wednesday Morning
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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 Glacier Bay, warning of rapid ice accumulation on vessels and hazardous maritime conditions through early Wednesday.
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- Record type
- Heavy Freezing Spray Warning
- Affected area
- Glacier Bay, Alaska
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Juneau 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 Glacier Bay, Alaska.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service (NWS) in Juneau, AK, has issued a Heavy Freezing Spray Warning for the Glacier Bay region. This alert is issued alongside a Small Craft Advisory and follows a Gale Warning that remains in effect for the immediate early morning hours.
Affected Areas
- Glacier Bay, Alaska (Marine Zone PKZ011)
What You Should Do
Mariners are advised to take immediate precautions to prepare for dangerous ice accumulation on their vessels. The NWS recommends that mariners:
- Remain in port if possible.
- Seek safe harbor or alter course to avoid the warning area.
- Conduct mitigation efforts and secure vessels for hazardous conditions.
- Be aware that rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures can lead to a catastrophic loss of stability.
Expected Conditions
- Ice Accumulation: Heavy freezing spray is expected at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater.
- Wind Speeds: North winds of 20 to 30 knots with gusts up to 40 knots are expected during the warning period.
- Preceding Conditions: A Gale Warning is active until 6:00 AM AKST Tuesday with north winds of 30 to 40 knots and gusts reaching 55 knots.
- Hazards: Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Strong winds will create hazardous seas that could capsize or damage vessels and significantly reduce visibility.
Timeline
- Gale Warning: In effect until 6:00 AM AKST Tuesday, February 17.
- Heavy Freezing Spray Warning: Effective from 6:00 AM AKST Tuesday, February 17, until 3:00 AM AKST Wednesday, February 18.
- Small Craft Advisory: Effective from 6:00 AM AKST Tuesday, February 17, until 3:00 AM AKST Wednesday, February 18.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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