Heavy Freezing Spray Warning Issued for Resurrection Bay Through Sunday Morning

Alert Details

The National Weather Service (NWS) office in Anchorage, AK, has issued a Heavy Freezing Spray Warning for the Resurrection Bay region. This alert indicates that conditions are likely to cause significant ice accumulation on vessels, which can pose a severe hazard to maritime safety.

Affected Areas

The primary geographic area affected by this warning is Resurrection Bay (PKZ714) along the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast.

What You Should Do

According to the NWS, the recommended response is to avoid the affected coastal waters during the warning period. Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray can lead to rapid ice buildup, which may affect stability and equipment functionality.

Expected Conditions

Forecasters expect the following conditions for the duration of the alert:

• Wind: North winds at approximately 30 knots.
• Seas: Average wave heights of 6 feet.
• Hazard: Heavy freezing spray is expected tonight. Conditions will transition to lighter freezing spray on Sunday as winds diminish to 25 knots and eventually 15 knots in the afternoon.

Timeline

• Onset: Saturday, February 28, 2026, at 5:00 PM AKST.
• Expiration: Sunday, March 1, 2026, at 5:00 AM AKST.

Following the expiration of the heavy freezing spray warning, freezing spray conditions are expected to persist through Sunday night with north winds around 15 knots and 3-foot seas.