Heavy Freezing Spray Warning Issued for Marmot Bay, Alaska Through Thursday
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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 Marmot Bay effective Wednesday through Thursday morning, with winds up to 40 knots and 7-foot seas expected.
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- Record type
- Heavy Freezing Spray Warning
- Affected area
- Marmot 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 Marmot Bay, Alaska.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service (NWS) office in Anchorage, AK, has issued a Heavy Freezing Spray Warning for the Marmot Bay region. This alert indicates a high likelihood of significant ice accumulation on vessels due to the combination of freezing temperatures and high winds.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers Marmot Bay (PKZ737) within the coastal waters of the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast, extending up to 100 nautical miles out, including areas near Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet.
What You Should Do
Mariners and residents are advised to avoid the affected coastal waters during the warning period. Heavy freezing spray can cause rapid ice accumulation on vessels, which may lead to stability issues and hazardous maritime conditions.
Expected Conditions
Conditions are expected to deteriorate starting Wednesday morning:
- Winds: Northwest winds are forecast to increase to 40 knots on Wednesday.
- Seas: Average wave heights are expected to reach 6 to 7 feet.
- Hazard: Heavy freezing spray is anticipated throughout Wednesday and Wednesday night, following lighter freezing spray conditions on Tuesday night.
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 AM AKST on Thursday, February 26, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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