Heavy Freezing Spray Warning Issued for Valdez Narrows Through Friday
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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 has issued a Heavy Freezing Spray Warning for the Valdez Narrows, with dangerous icing conditions and 40-knot winds expected through Friday afternoon.
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- Record type
- Heavy Freezing Spray Warning
- Affected area
- Valdez Narrows, Alaska
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Anchorage
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 Valdez Narrows, Alaska.
Alert Details
A Heavy Freezing Spray Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) Anchorage AK. The alert is effective immediately and is scheduled to remain in place until 5:00 PM AKST on Friday, February 27, 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts the Valdez Narrows (PKZ721) within the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast region.
What You Should Do
The National Weather Service recommends that mariners and residents avoid the area during this period. Heavy freezing spray can lead to significant ice accumulation on vessels, which poses a severe threat to stability and safety at sea.
Expected Conditions
Forecasted conditions for the affected coastal waters include:
- Today: North winds at 40 knots with 4-foot seas and heavy freezing spray.
- Tonight: North winds at 35 knots with 4-foot seas and heavy freezing spray.
- Friday: North winds at 30 knots with 3-foot seas and heavy freezing spray.
In addition to the freezing spray, a Gale Warning is also in effect for the region through tonight.
Timeline
- Effective Date: February 26, 2026, at 3:45 AM AKST
- Expiration: February 27, 2026, at 5:00 PM AKST
- Extended Outlook: Conditions are expected to improve slightly starting Friday night, with north winds decreasing to 25 knots and 3-foot seas through Monday.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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