Heavy Freezing Spray Warning Issued for Southern Lynn Canal Through Tuesday Afternoon
The National Weather Service in Juneau has issued a heavy freezing spray warning for the Southern Lynn Canal, with winds up to 45 knots and 15-foot seas expected.
Alert Details
A Heavy Freezing Spray Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) Juneau AK. This alert is effective as of 2:14 PM AKST on Monday, March 2, and is scheduled to remain in effect until 5:00 PM AKST on Tuesday, March 3.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts the Southern Lynn Canal and Southeast Alaska Inside Waters extending from Dixon Entrance to Skagway.
What You Should Do
The NWS response instruction for this event is to avoid the area. Mariners should be prepared for hazardous conditions that can lead to rapid ice accumulation on vessels, which can significantly impact stability and safety.
Expected Conditions
Dangerous maritime conditions are forecast for the region:
- Tonight: North winds at 40 knots with seas reaching 13 feet. Freezing spray is expected.
- Tuesday: North winds increasing to 45 knots with seas rising to 15 feet. Heavy freezing spray and snow are forecast.
- Tuesday Night: North gales up to 35 knots, diminishing to 25 knots late. Seas will remain high at 11 feet with light freezing spray and snow.
- Wednesday: North winds at 25 knots with 7-foot seas and continued snow.
Timeline
The Heavy Freezing Spray Warning is active through 5:00 PM AKST on Tuesday, March 3. While the most severe conditions are expected Tuesday, elevated winds and seas are forecast to persist into Wednesday.
Source: NOAA Official Notice