Heavy Freezing Spray Warning Issued for Stephens Passage Through Sunday Morning
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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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The National Weather Service in Juneau has issued a heavy freezing spray warning for Stephens Passage, with 40-knot winds and 13-foot seas expected to create hazardous marine conditions.
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- Record type
- Heavy Freezing Spray Warning
- Affected area
- Southeast Alaska
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Juneau AK
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 Southeast Alaska.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service (NWS) Juneau AK has issued a Heavy Freezing Spray Warning for Stephens Passage. The alert was issued on the morning of February 21 and covers a critical window where rapid ice accumulation is expected on vessels.
Affected Areas
The warning impacts the Southeast Alaska Inside Waters, specifically Stephens Passage, extending from Dixon Entrance to Skagway.
What You Should Do
According to the NWS, the recommended response is to avoid the area. Mariners should be aware that heavy freezing spray can cause significant ice accumulation on ships, which may lead to stability issues and dangerous operating conditions. Ensure all safety equipment is secured and monitor further updates from local weather offices.
Expected Conditions
For Saturday night, forecasters expect North winds of 40 knots with higher gusts likely out of interior passes. Seas are forecast to reach 13 feet. These conditions are conducive to heavy freezing spray. Looking ahead to Sunday, conditions will remain hazardous with North gales up to 40 knots and seas reaching 14 feet, accompanied by continued freezing spray.
Timeline
The Heavy Freezing Spray Warning is effective starting at 5:00 PM AKST on Saturday, February 21. The warning is currently set to expire at 5:00 AM AKST on Sunday, February 22.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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