Heavy Freezing Spray Warning Issued for Passage Canal Through Monday
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NOAA issued it on April 1, 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 Passage Canal, with wind gusts up to 40 knots and heavy ice accumulation expected Monday.
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- Record type
- Heavy Freezing Spray Warning
- Affected area
- Passage Canal, Alaska
- Issued
- April 1, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Anchorage
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 has issued a Heavy Freezing Spray Warning for the Passage Canal region. This alert indicates that conditions are likely to cause significant ice accumulation on vessels, which can pose a severe hazard to marine navigation.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers the Passage Canal (PKZ723). The forecast also highlights specific impacts and higher wind gusts expected near Whittier.
What You Should Do
Mariners and vessel operators are advised to avoid the warning area. The National Weather Service recommends taking immediate precautions to protect vessels from ice accumulation, which can significantly affect vessel stability and safety. Residents and operators in the area should continue to monitor updated forecasts from the NWS Anchorage office.
Expected Conditions
On Monday, west winds are forecast at 30 knots with gusts reaching up to 40 knots near Whittier. Seas are expected to be approximately 4 feet. These conditions, combined with cold temperatures, will result in heavy freezing spray. Leading up to the warning period, Sunday will see west winds of 20 to 30 knots and lighter freezing spray accumulation.
Timeline
The Heavy Freezing Spray Warning is scheduled to begin at 5:00 AM AKDT on Monday, March 16, 2026. The warning is currently set to expire at 5:00 PM AKDT on Monday evening.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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