Heavy Freezing Spray Warning Issued for Northern Lynn Canal 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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NWS Juneau has issued a Heavy Freezing Spray Warning for the Northern Lynn Canal, with north winds of 35 knots and 9-foot seas expected to create hazardous maritime conditions.
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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, AK, has issued a Heavy Freezing Spray Warning for the Northern Lynn Canal. This alert indicates a severe threat to maritime safety due to rapid ice accumulation on vessels.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the Northern Lynn Canal within the Southeast Alaska Inside Waters, specifically the region extending from Dixon Entrance to Skagway.
What You Should Do
The National Weather Service advises mariners to avoid the area during the warning period. Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray can lead to significant ice accumulation, which may impact vessel stability and safety.
Expected Conditions
Tonight, the region expects north winds of 35 knots and seas reaching 9 feet, accompanied by heavy freezing spray. Conditions are expected to moderate slightly on Wednesday, with north winds diminishing to 25 knots in the morning and 15 knots by the afternoon. Seas will subside to approximately 5 feet, and freezing spray is expected to become light during the morning hours.
Timeline
The Heavy Freezing Spray Warning is effective as of 9:05 PM AKST on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. The warning is currently set to expire at 5:00 AM AKST on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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