Heavy Freezing Spray Warning Issued for Passage Canal Through Wednesday Afternoon
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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 Anchorage has issued a Heavy Freezing Spray Warning for Passage Canal, with winds gusting up to 40 knots and heavy ice accumulation expected.
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- Record type
- Heavy Freezing Spray Warning
- Affected area
- Passage Canal, Alaska
- Issued
- April 6, 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, AK, has issued a Heavy Freezing Spray Warning for the Passage Canal region. This alert is classified as a severe meteorological event with a high likelihood of occurrence, as heavy ice accumulation on vessels is expected.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts the following geographic region:
- Passage Canal (PKZ723)
What You Should Do
Mariners and residents in the affected area are advised to avoid the coastal waters. The National Weather Service recommends a response of "Avoid" due to the hazardous conditions. A Small Craft Advisory is also in effect for the region today.
Expected Conditions
According to the NWS Anchorage office, the following conditions are forecast for Wednesday:
- Wind: West winds at 25 knots, diminishing to 15 knots by the evening.
- Gusts: Wind gusts reaching up to 40 knots, diminishing to 25 knots by the evening.
- Seas: Average wave heights of 3 feet.
- Hazard: Heavy freezing spray is expected throughout the day, which can cause significant ice accumulation on vessels.
Timeline
- Effective Date: March 4, 2026
- Onset: 5:00 AM AKST
- Expiration: The warning is scheduled to expire at 4:30 PM AKST, with the event expected to end by 5:00 PM AKST on Wednesday.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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