Heavy Freezing Spray Warning Issued for Stephens Passage and Southeast Alaska Inside Waters
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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NWS Juneau has issued a Heavy Freezing Spray Warning for Stephens Passage, with 40-knot winds and 14-foot seas expected through Sunday morning.
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- Record type
- Heavy Freezing Spray Warning
- Affected area
- Stephens Passage, Alaska
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Juneau
The warning type, named area, and issue time define this record. Confirm all three against the original agency notice before treating it as current.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Stephens Passage, Alaska.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Juneau, AK, has issued a Heavy Freezing Spray Warning for the Southeast Alaska Inside Waters. This alert is classified as a severe meteorological event with a high likelihood of occurrence.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers Stephens Passage and the Southeast Alaska Inside Waters extending from Dixon Entrance to Skagway. The most significant impacts are expected near Taku Inlet.
What You Should Do
Mariners and residents in the affected regions are advised to avoid the area during the warning period. The hazardous conditions pose a significant risk to maritime safety and vessel stability due to ice accumulation.
Expected Conditions
- Wind: North winds are expected at 40 knots, with gusts reaching up to 55 knots particularly out of Taku Inlet.
- Seas: Average sea heights of 14 feet are forecast.
- Hazard: Heavy freezing spray is expected, primarily concentrated near Taku Inlet. Conditions are also under a Gale Warning through Sunday.
Timeline
The Heavy Freezing Spray Warning is effective starting at 5:00 PM AKST on Saturday, February 21, 2026. The warning is currently scheduled to remain in effect until 5:00 AM AKST on Sunday, February 22, 2026. Conditions are expected to transition to light freezing spray by Sunday night.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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