Heavy Freezing Spray Warning Issued for Resurrection Bay Through Thursday
NWS Anchorage has issued a Heavy Freezing Spray Warning for Resurrection Bay, effective until Thursday afternoon, citing wind gusts up to 55 knots and 9-foot seas.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Anchorage, AK, has issued a Heavy Freezing Spray Warning for Resurrection Bay. This alert is in response to severe maritime conditions and is accompanied by a Gale Warning that remains in effect through Thursday.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts Resurrection Bay (PKZ714) along the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast.
What You Should Do
The National Weather Service advises mariners and residents to avoid the affected area. Vessel operators should take precautions to mitigate the risks associated with heavy ice accumulation and high winds.
Expected Conditions
Severe weather conditions are forecast for the region:
- Winds: North winds are expected at 40 knots with gusts reaching 55 knots today and tonight. On Thursday, winds will remain strong at 35 knots with gusts up to 50 knots.
- Seas: Wave heights are forecast at 9 feet today and tonight, subsiding to 7 feet on Thursday.
- Freezing Spray: Heavy freezing spray is expected to accumulate through Thursday afternoon.
Timeline
The warning is effective as of 3:16 AM AKST on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. The Heavy Freezing Spray Warning is currently scheduled to expire at 5:00 PM AKST on Thursday, February 26, 2026. Conditions are expected to begin improving Thursday night with winds decreasing to 30 knots.
Source: NOAA Official Notice