Heavy Freezing Spray Warning Issued for Passage Canal and Whittier Vicinity
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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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A Heavy Freezing Spray Warning is in effect for Passage Canal until 5:00 PM AKDT today. Wind gusts up to 50 kt and heavy freezing spray are expected.
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- Record type
- Heavy Freezing Spray Warning
- Affected area
- Passage Canal, Alaska
- 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 Passage Canal, Alaska.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Anchorage, AK, has issued a Heavy Freezing Spray Warning for the Passage Canal region. This alert is currently in effect and will remain active through late Wednesday afternoon.
Affected Areas
The primary area affected is Passage Canal. The forecast also covers the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast up to 100 nm out, including Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet. Specific impacts are noted near Whittier.
What You Should Do
Mariners and residents are advised to avoid the affected coastal waters. Heavy freezing spray can cause significant ice accumulation on vessels, which may lead to stability issues and hazardous conditions.
Expected Conditions
- Winds: West winds at 35 kt in the morning, diminishing to 25 kt later in the day.
- Wind Gusts: Gusts up to 50 kt are expected near Whittier during the morning hours, decreasing to 40 kt.
- Seas: Average sea heights of 3 feet.
- Hazards: Heavy freezing spray is the primary hazard.
Timeline
The Heavy Freezing Spray Warning is effective from 5:00 AM AKDT on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, until 5:00 PM AKDT the same day. Conditions are expected to transition to lighter freezing spray tonight as winds decrease to 20 kt with 35 kt gusts.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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