Heavy Freezing Spray Warning Issued for Marmot Island to Sitkinak Through Thursday 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 the Northern Gulf of Alaska coast, with winds up to 50 knots and heavy ice accumulation expected through Thursday.
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- Record type
- Heavy Freezing Spray Warning
- Affected area
- Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Anchorage
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 Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service (NWS) in Anchorage, AK, has issued a Heavy Freezing Spray Warning for the coastal waters of the Northern Gulf of Alaska. This alert indicates a severe meteorological event where heavy ice accumulation on vessels is likely due to extreme wind and temperature conditions.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the maritime region from Marmot Island to Sitkinak, extending out to 15 nautical miles. This area is part of the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast, including waters near Kodiak Island.
What You Should Do
Mariners are advised to avoid the area during the warning period. Heavy freezing spray can cause rapid ice accumulation on vessel superstructures, which poses a significant risk to vessel stability and safety. The NWS response recommendation is to avoid the hazard.
Expected Conditions
Severe marine conditions are forecast for the duration of the warning:
- Wind Speed: Northwest winds are expected to reach 45 knots on Wednesday, increasing to 50 knots by Wednesday night.
- Sea Heights: Average wave heights are forecast between 10 and 11 feet.
- Icing: Heavy freezing spray is expected to develop Wednesday and persist through Wednesday night.
Timeline
- Onset: Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at 5:00 AM AKST.
- Duration: The warning remains in effect through Wednesday night.
- Expiration: The alert is scheduled to end at 5:00 AM AKST on Thursday, February 26, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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