Heavy Freezing Spray Warning Issued for Port of Valdez 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 has issued a Heavy Freezing Spray Warning for the Port of Valdez, with dangerous icing conditions and 35-knot wind gusts expected through Wednesday.
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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
A Heavy Freezing Spray Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Anchorage, AK. The alert is currently in effect and is scheduled to remain active until Wednesday afternoon.
Affected Areas
The primary geographic region affected by this warning is the Port of Valdez (PKZ720).
What You Should Do
Official guidance recommends that mariners and those operating in the affected coastal waters avoid the area if possible. Heavy freezing spray can cause significant ice accumulation on vessels, which may impact stability and safety.
Expected Conditions
According to the Coastal Waters Forecast for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast, the following conditions are expected:
- Wind: Northeast winds at 20 knots, with gusts reaching up to 35 knots near Valdez.
- Seas: Average wave heights of approximately 4 feet.
- Hazard: Heavy freezing spray is forecast for tonight and throughout Wednesday. Conditions are expected to transition to standard freezing spray by Wednesday night.
Timeline
- Effective Date: March 10, 2026, at 4:28 PM AKDT
- Expiration Date: March 11, 2026, at 5:00 PM AKDT
- Duration: The warning remains in effect through Wednesday evening, with winds and seas expected to subside by Thursday night.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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