Heavy Freezing Spray Warning Issued for Marmot Bay and Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast
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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 Marmot Bay, with wind gusts up to 55 knots and heavy ice accumulation expected through Wednesday.
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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
A Heavy Freezing Spray Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Anchorage, AK. This alert is currently in effect and remains active until Wednesday afternoon.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers Marmot Bay. This is part of the broader Coastal Waters Forecast for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast, extending up to 100 nautical miles out, including Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet.
What You Should Do
Official guidance indicates that individuals should avoid the affected marine areas. Mariners should be prepared for hazardous conditions that lead to significant ice accumulation on vessels, which can impact stability and safety.
Expected Conditions
Conditions are expected to deteriorate with the following specific hazards:
- Wind: Northwest winds of 40 knots with gusts reaching up to 55 knots.
- Seas: Combined wind wave and swell heights averaging 7 feet.
- Accumulation: Heavy freezing spray is forecast to develop as temperatures and wind speeds align.
- Additional Hazards: A Gale Warning is also in effect for Tuesday night and Wednesday.
Timeline
- Onset of Heavy Spray: Conditions are expected to intensify starting early Wednesday, February 25.
- Expiration: The Heavy Freezing Spray Warning is scheduled to expire at 5:00 PM AKST on Wednesday, February 25.
- Long-term Outlook: Winds are expected to decrease to 35 knots Wednesday night and further subside to 15-20 knots by Friday and Saturday.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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