Heavy Freezing Spray Warning Issued for Resurrection Bay Through Friday Morning

Alert Details

The National Weather Service (NWS) Anchorage office has issued a Heavy Freezing Spray Warning for Resurrection Bay. The warning is effective starting early Thursday morning as severe maritime conditions are expected to impact the region.

Affected Areas

The primary area under this warning is Resurrection Bay (PKZ714). The alert is part of a broader coastal waters forecast for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast, extending up to 100 nautical miles out, including Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet.

What You Should Do

Official guidance recommends that mariners and those in the affected area avoid the coastal waters during the warning period. Heavy freezing spray can lead to rapid ice accumulation on vessels, which poses a significant risk to stability and safety at sea.

Expected Conditions

Severe weather and hazardous sea conditions are forecast for the duration of the alert:

• Tonight: North winds of 40 knots with gusts reaching 55 knots. Seas are expected to be 9 feet with heavy freezing spray.
• Thursday: North winds of 35 knots with gusts up to 50 knots. Seas will average 7 feet with continued heavy freezing spray.
• Thursday Night: North winds of 30 knots and 6-foot seas, with heavy freezing spray persisting.
• Friday: Conditions will begin to subside with north winds at 25 knots and 5-foot seas.

Timeline

The Heavy Freezing Spray Warning begins at 5:00 AM AKST on Thursday, February 26, 2026. The alert is scheduled to remain in effect until 5:00 AM AKST on Friday, February 27, 2026.