Heavy Freezing Spray Warning Issued for Nelson Lagoon to Cape Sarichef 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 coastal waters between Nelson Lagoon and Cape Sarichef, with extreme accumulation rates expected.
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- Record type
- Heavy Freezing Spray Warning
- Affected area
- Southwest Alaska Coastal Waters
- 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 Southwest Alaska Coastal Waters.
Alert Details
A Heavy Freezing Spray Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Anchorage, AK. This alert is in effect for coastal waters and indicates a high likelihood of significant ice accumulation on vessels due to freezing spray and high winds.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers the coastal waters from Nelson Lagoon to Cape Sarichef, extending out to 15 nautical miles. This region includes portions of the Alaska Peninsula waters.
What You Should Do
Mariners and vessel operators are advised to avoid the warning area if possible. The National Weather Service recommends taking precautions as extreme freezing spray can rapidly accumulate on vessels, potentially affecting stability and safety. Residents and operators should monitor local weather updates for any changes in conditions.
Expected Conditions
Weather conditions in the affected area are expected to deteriorate as follows:
- Winds: North winds increasing to 30 knots tonight, reaching 35 knots on Tuesday and Tuesday night.
- Seas: Wave heights will range from 9 to 11 feet.
- Precipitation: Snow showers are expected throughout the period.
- Freezing Spray: Heavy freezing spray is forecast to begin after midnight tonight. By Tuesday night, conditions may escalate to extreme freezing spray with accumulation rates of 4 cm per hour or greater.
Timeline
The Heavy Freezing Spray Warning is effective starting at 5:00 AM AKDT on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. The warning is currently scheduled to expire at 5:00 AM AKDT on Wednesday, March 11, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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