Heavy Freezing Spray Warning Issued for Port of Valdez Through Friday Morning
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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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NWS Anchorage has issued a Heavy Freezing Spray Warning for the Port of Valdez, effective through 5:00 AM Friday, with wind gusts up to 50 knots expected.
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- Record type
- Heavy Freezing Spray Warning
- Affected area
- Port of Valdez, 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 Port of Valdez, Alaska.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service (NWS) in Anchorage, AK, has issued a Heavy Freezing Spray Warning for the Port of Valdez. This alert indicates a high likelihood of significant ice accumulation on vessels due to freezing spray and strong winds.
Affected Areas
The primary geographic region affected by this warning is the Port of Valdez (PKZ720).
What You Should Do
The NWS recommends that mariners avoid the area during the warning period. Heavy freezing spray can lead to rapid ice accumulation on decks and superstructures, which poses a severe risk to vessel stability and safety.
Expected Conditions
- Tonight: Northeast winds are expected at 30 knots, with gusts reaching up to 50 knots. Seas are forecast at 6 feet with heavy freezing spray.
- Thursday: East winds at 25 knots with gusts to 35 knots and 5-foot seas. Freezing spray is expected.
- Thursday Night: East winds at 20 knots and 4-foot seas, with a return of heavy freezing spray.
- Friday: East winds at 20 knots and 4-foot seas.
Timeline
The warning is currently in effect and is scheduled to expire at 5:00 AM AKST on Friday, February 27, 2026. The most severe conditions with heavy freezing spray are expected tonight and again on Thursday night.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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