Heavy Freezing Spray Warning Issued for Valdez Narrows Through March 1
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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 Anchorage has issued a Heavy Freezing Spray Warning for the Valdez Narrows, effective from Saturday morning through early Sunday morning.
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- Record type
- Heavy Freezing Spray Warning
- Affected area
- Valdez Narrows, Alaska
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Anchorage 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 Valdez Narrows, Alaska.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Anchorage, AK, has issued a Heavy Freezing Spray Warning for the Valdez Narrows. This alert is in effect from 5:00 AM AKST on Saturday, February 28, until 5:00 AM AKST on Sunday, March 1.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers the Valdez Narrows (PKZ721) within the coastal waters of the Northern Gulf of Alaska.
What You Should Do
Mariners and residents are advised to avoid the affected coastal waters during the warning period. Heavy freezing spray can cause significant ice accumulation on vessels, which can create hazardous conditions and impact vessel stability.
Expected Conditions
According to the Coastal Waters Forecast, the following conditions are expected in the Valdez Narrows:
- Winds: North winds ranging from 25 to 30 knots.
- Seas: Average sea heights of approximately 3 feet.
- Hazard: Heavy freezing spray is expected to persist throughout Saturday and Saturday night.
Timeline
- Onset: Saturday, February 28, at 5:00 AM AKST.
- Duration: The warning remains in effect through Saturday night.
- Expiration: The alert is scheduled to end on Sunday, March 1, at 5:00 AM AKST.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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