Heavy Freezing Spray Warning Issued for Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast Through Saturday
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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 from Cape Suckling to Gravel Point, with extreme accumulation rates expected.
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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
A Heavy Freezing Spray Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Anchorage, AK. This alert is currently in effect and is scheduled to remain active through Saturday afternoon.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the coastal waters of the Northern Gulf of Alaska, specifically from Cape Suckling to Gravel Point out to 15 NM. This includes areas near the Copper River Delta.
What You Should Do
Mariners are advised to avoid the warning area. Extreme freezing spray can rapidly accumulate on vessels at a rate of 4 cm per hour or greater, which can significantly impact vessel stability and safety. Residents and operators in the region should monitor local conditions and heed all maritime safety protocols.
Expected Conditions
- Winds: North winds are expected at 55 knots today, with gusts reaching up to 70 knots out of the Copper River Delta. Winds will remain high through Saturday, ranging from 40 to 50 knots.
- Seas: Wave heights are forecast at 10 feet today, subsiding slightly to 8 feet tonight and 7 feet on Saturday.
- Freezing Spray: Heavy freezing spray is expected today. Conditions will escalate tonight and Saturday morning to extreme freezing spray, with accumulation rates of 4 cm per hour or greater possible near the Copper River Delta.
Timeline
- Effective Date: Friday, February 20, 2026, at 4:33 AM AKST
- Expiration Date: Saturday, February 21, 2026, at 5:00 PM AKST
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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