Heavy Freezing Spray Warning Issued for Northern Lynn Canal
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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 in Juneau has issued a Heavy Freezing Spray Warning for Northern Lynn Canal, with ice accumulation rates of 2 cm per hour expected through early Monday.
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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) in Juneau has issued a Heavy Freezing Spray Warning for the Northern Lynn Canal. This alert is issued in conjunction with a Gale Warning and a subsequent Small Craft Advisory for the region.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts the Northern Lynn Canal (PKZ012).
What You Should Do
Mariners are urged to prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on their vessels. The NWS recommends remaining in port, seeking safe harbor, or avoiding the warning area entirely. If at sea, mariners should alter course and secure the vessel for hazardous conditions to prevent the loss of stability.
Expected Conditions
- Ice Accumulation: Heavy freezing spray is expected at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater, which may rapidly accumulate on decks and superstructures.
- Wind Speeds: Northwest winds of 25 to 35 knots with gusts up to 45 knots are expected during the Gale Warning. Winds will shift to the north at 20 to 30 knots with gusts to 35 knots during the Small Craft Advisory.
- Sea Conditions: Seas are forecast to reach 6 to 8 feet.
- Operational Hazards: Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative. Rapid ice accretion poses a risk of catastrophic loss of vessel stability, while strong winds and hazardous seas could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Timeline
- Heavy Freezing Spray Warning: Effective from 9:00 PM AKST Sunday, March 1, until 3:00 AM AKST Monday, March 2.
- Gale Warning: In effect until 3:00 AM AKST Monday, March 2.
- Small Craft Advisory: Effective from 3:00 AM to 6:00 PM AKST Monday, March 2.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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