Heavy Freezing Spray Warning Issued for Resurrection Bay Through Saturday Morning

Alert Details

A Heavy Freezing Spray Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Anchorage, AK. This alert is in effect for the coastal waters of the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically impacts Resurrection Bay (PKZ714). The broader forecast area includes the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast up to 100 nm out, including Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet.

What You Should Do

Mariners and residents are advised to avoid the affected coastal waters during the warning period. Heavy freezing spray can lead to significant ice accumulation on vessels, which poses a severe risk to stability and safety.

Expected Conditions

Conditions are expected to deteriorate as follows:

• Tonight: North winds at 30 knots with gusts reaching 40 knots. Seas are forecast at 6 feet with heavy freezing spray.
• Friday: North winds at 25 knots and seas at 5 feet. Heavy freezing spray will persist.
• Friday Night: North winds at 20 knots and seas at 4 feet. Heavy freezing spray remains likely.
• Extended Outlook: Conditions are expected to improve Saturday and Sunday with north winds decreasing to 15 knots and seas subsiding to 3 feet.

Timeline

• Onset: Friday, February 27, 2026, at 5:00 AM AKST
• Duration: The warning remains in effect through Friday night.
• Expiration: Saturday, February 28, 2026, at 5:00 AM AKST