Heavy Freezing Spray Warning Issued for Passage Canal Through Wednesday
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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 Passage Canal, with wind gusts up to 55 knots and significant ice accumulation expected through Wednesday afternoon.
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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 (NWS) Anchorage AK has issued a Heavy Freezing Spray Warning for the Passage Canal region. This alert is classified as severe, with hazardous conditions likely to impact maritime activities.
Affected Areas
The primary geographic area affected is Passage Canal (PKZ723) along the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast.
What You Should Do
The NWS recommends that mariners avoid the area during the warning period. Heavy freezing spray can cause rapid and significant ice accumulation on vessels, which can lead to stability issues and dangerous operating conditions. Residents and operators should monitor local maritime forecasts for updates.
Expected Conditions
Conditions are expected to deteriorate throughout Tuesday and Wednesday:
- Winds: West winds will increase from 15–25 knots this afternoon to 30–40 knots tonight and Wednesday.
- Wind Gusts: Gusts are expected to reach 40 knots this afternoon and increase to 55 knots overnight and through Wednesday.
- Seas: Wave heights will build from 2–4 feet today to 6 feet by Wednesday.
- Ice Accumulation: Freezing spray is expected to begin Tuesday afternoon, transitioning into heavy freezing spray tonight and continuing through Wednesday.
Timeline
The Heavy Freezing Spray Warning is effective starting at 5:00 PM AKST on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. The warning is currently scheduled to expire at 5:00 PM AKST on Wednesday, February 25, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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