Heavy Freezing Spray Warning Issued for Passage Canal Through Friday

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Anchorage, AK, has issued a Heavy Freezing Spray Warning for the Passage Canal region. This alert is issued in conjunction with a Gale Warning that remains in effect through Friday.

Affected Areas

The primary geographic area affected by this warning is Passage Canal (PKZ723) along the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast.

What You Should Do

According to the National Weather Service, individuals in the affected marine areas should avoid travel and operations during the warning period. Heavy freezing spray can lead to significant ice accumulation on vessels, which poses a severe risk to stability and safety.

Expected Conditions

For Friday, the forecast indicates west winds of 35 knots with gusts reaching up to 50 knots. Seas are expected to maintain a height of approximately 5 feet. These high winds and sea conditions are expected to produce heavy freezing spray throughout the canal.

Timeline

The Heavy Freezing Spray Warning is effective starting at 5:00 AM AKST on Friday, February 20, 2026. The warning is currently scheduled to expire at 5:00 PM AKST on Friday, February 20, 2026.