Heavy Freezing Spray Warning Issued for Northwest Prince William Sound, Alaska
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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 Northwest Prince William Sound, with 40-knot winds and 9-foot seas expected to create hazardous icing conditions.
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- Record type
- Heavy Freezing Spray Warning
- Affected area
- Northwest Prince William Sound
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Anchorage 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 Northwest Prince William Sound.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service (NWS) Anchorage AK has issued a Heavy Freezing Spray Warning for the Northwest Prince William Sound region. This alert is classified as severe and indicates that hazardous conditions are likely to occur during the specified timeframe.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically targets the Northwest Prince William Sound (UGC: PKZ724). This includes coastal waters and marine areas within this geographic zone.
What You Should Do
Mariners and individuals in the affected coastal areas are advised to avoid the region during the warning period. Heavy freezing spray can lead to rapid ice accumulation on vessels, which significantly impacts stability and safety. Monitor local marine forecasts for updates on conditions.
Expected Conditions
Conditions are expected to deteriorate as Northwest winds increase. On Wednesday, forecasts indicate Northwest winds of 40 knots with gusts reaching up to 50 knots. Seas are expected to remain at approximately 9 feet. These high winds and sea heights, combined with cold temperatures, will result in heavy freezing spray. Prior to the warning onset, Tuesday will see Northwest winds increasing to 30 knots and seas building to 7 feet with snow.
Timeline
- Onset: Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at 5:00 AM AKST
- Duration: The warning is effective through Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at 5:00 PM AKST
- Current Status: The alert was issued on February 24, 2024, at 4:14 AM AKST.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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