Heavy Freezing Spray Warning Issued for Northern Lynn Canal Through Tuesday 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 Lynn Canal, with wind gusts up to 55 knots and heavy ice accumulation expected through early Tuesday.
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- Record type
- Heavy Freezing Spray Warning
- Affected area
- Northern Lynn Canal, Alaska
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Juneau 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 Northern Lynn Canal, Alaska.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service (NWS) office in Juneau, Alaska, has issued a Heavy Freezing Spray Warning for the Northern Lynn Canal. This alert is currently in effect and remains active through Tuesday morning.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts the Northern Lynn Canal, covering Southeast Alaska Inside Waters from Dixon Entrance to Skagway.
What You Should Do
According to the NWS, the recommended response is to avoid the area. Heavy freezing spray can lead to significant ice accumulation on vessels, which can compromise stability and create extremely hazardous conditions for mariners.
Expected Conditions
Weather conditions in the affected region are expected to be severe:
- Winds: North winds are forecast at 30 knots, increasing to 40 knots this afternoon. Wind gusts are expected to reach up to 55 knots.
- Seas: Average wave heights are expected to reach 13 feet today and 12 feet tonight.
- Accumulation: Heavy freezing spray is forecast to develop tonight and continue through Tuesday morning.
- Additional Hazards: A Gale Warning is also in effect through late tonight, with gale-force winds up to 40 knots continuing into Tuesday.
Timeline
- Effective: Immediately as of Monday, February 16, 2026.
- Duration: The Heavy Freezing Spray Warning is scheduled to expire at 5:00 AM AKST on Tuesday, February 17.
- Extended Outlook: Freezing spray is expected to continue through Tuesday night, with winds gradually decreasing to 15 knots by Thursday.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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