Heavy Freezing Spray Warning Issued for Valdez Narrows Through Monday 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 has issued a Heavy Freezing Spray Warning for the Valdez Narrows, with dangerous icing conditions expected from Sunday morning through Monday 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
A Heavy Freezing Spray Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) Anchorage AK. This alert indicates a high likelihood of significant ice accumulation on vessels and structures within the specified maritime zone. The alert is classified with a severity level of 'Severe' by the issuing agency.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers the Valdez Narrows (UGC: PKZ721) in the coastal waters of the Northern Gulf of Alaska.
What You Should Do
Mariners and residents in the affected area are advised to take necessary precautions. The official response recommendation is to avoid travel or operations in the warning area during the effective period to prevent dangerous ice accumulation on vessels, which can impact stability and safety. Monitor local maritime forecasts for updates.
Expected Conditions
According to the NWS forecast, the following conditions are expected in the Valdez Narrows:
- Wind: North winds sustained at 30 to 35 knots.
- Seas: Average wave heights of 3 to 4 feet.
- Hazard: Heavy freezing spray is expected to develop and persist throughout the warning period.
Timeline
The Heavy Freezing Spray Warning is scheduled to take effect at 5:00 AM AKST on Sunday, March 1, 2026. The warning is currently set to expire at 5:00 AM AKST on Monday, March 2, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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