Heavy Freezing Spray Warning Issued for Resurrection Bay Through Tuesday

Weather Alerts high NOAA · · Resurrection Bay, Alaska

The National Weather Service has issued a Heavy Freezing Spray Warning for Resurrection Bay, with north winds up to 35 knots and significant ice accumulation expected through Tuesday afternoon.

Alert Details

A Heavy Freezing Spray Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) Anchorage AK. The alert is currently in effect for maritime operations in the region.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically affects Resurrection Bay (PKZ714) and the surrounding coastal waters of the Northern Gulf of Alaska coast.

What You Should Do

Mariners and residents are advised to avoid the affected coastal waters. The NWS response recommendation for this event is to avoid the area due to the hazardous conditions caused by heavy ice accumulation on vessels.

Expected Conditions

  • Tonight: North winds at 35 knots with seas reaching 7 feet. Heavy freezing spray is expected.
  • Tuesday: North winds at 30 knots with seas at 6 feet. Heavy freezing spray will continue.
  • Tuesday Night: North winds decreasing to 25 knots with seas at 5 feet. Freezing spray conditions will persist but are expected to lighten.

Timeline

The warning is effective as of March 9, 2026, at 4:18 PM AKDT. The Heavy Freezing Spray Warning is currently scheduled to expire at 5:00 PM AKDT on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.

Source: NOAA Official Notice