Heavy Freezing Spray Warning Issued for Northern Lynn Canal Through Tuesday

Alert Details

A Heavy Freezing Spray Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) Juneau AK. This alert is currently in effect and is set to remain active until Tuesday afternoon.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically impacts the Northern Lynn Canal within the Southeast Alaska Inside Waters. The broader forecast area for these conditions extends across the inside waters from Dixon Entrance to Skagway.

What You Should Do

Official guidance suggests that mariners should avoid the area if possible. Heavy freezing spray can result in significant ice accumulation on vessels, which poses a severe risk to ship stability and safety. Residents and commercial operators should monitor updated marine forecasts.

Expected Conditions

Dangerous marine conditions are expected through the warning period:

• Wind: North winds at 40 knots are expected on Tuesday, with gale-force winds up to 35 knots continuing into Tuesday night.
• Seas: Wave heights are forecast to reach 10 feet on Tuesday and 9 feet on Tuesday night.
• Accumulation: Heavy freezing spray is likely during the peak of the event. Conditions are expected to transition to light freezing spray by Wednesday as winds subside to 25 knots.

Timeline

• Effective Date: Monday, February 16, 2026
• Expiration: Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at 5:00 PM AKST
• Long-term Outlook: While the heavy spray warning ends Tuesday, freezing spray is expected to persist in a lighter capacity through Wednesday night, with storm-force winds up to 50 knots possible by Saturday.