Heavy Freezing Spray Warning Issued for Shelikof Strait Through Thursday Morning

Alert Details

A Heavy Freezing Spray Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) Anchorage AK. The alert is effective starting Wednesday morning and remains in place through early Thursday morning.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically impacts the following geographic region:

• Shelikof Strait (Marine Zone PKZ738)

What You Should Do

Mariners and residents in the affected area are advised to take necessary precautions. The NWS recommends a response of “Avoid” for the duration of the warning to prevent hazardous ice accumulation on vessels, which can impact stability and safety.

Expected Conditions

Conditions are expected to deteriorate significantly starting Wednesday. The following conditions are forecast for the warning period:

• Wednesday: Northwest winds at 45 knots with seas reaching 11 feet. Heavy freezing spray is expected.
• Wednesday Night: Northwest winds at 40 knots with seas at 10 feet. Heavy freezing spray will continue.
• Thursday: Northwest winds at 35 knots with seas subsiding to 7 feet.

Timeline

• Onset: Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at 5:00 AM AKST
• Duration: The warning remains in effect through the day Wednesday and overnight.
• Expiration: The alert is scheduled to end at 5:00 AM AKST on Thursday, February 26, 2026.