Heavy Freezing Spray Warning Issued for Valdez Narrows Through Sunday
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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 Valdez Narrows, Alaska, effective through March 1, 2026, due to high winds and freezing conditions.
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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 (NWS) in Anchorage, AK, has issued a Heavy Freezing Spray Warning for the Valdez Narrows region. This alert is currently in effect and is scheduled to remain active through Sunday afternoon.
Affected Areas
The primary geographic region impacted by this warning is the Valdez Narrows (PKZ721). This area is part of the coastal waters forecast for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast, which includes regions up to 100 nm out including Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet.
What You Should Do
Mariners and residents in the affected area are advised to avoid the waters during this period. Heavy freezing spray can cause significant ice accumulation on vessels, which may lead to stability issues or hazardous operating conditions. The recommended response is to avoid the hazard.
Expected Conditions
The forecast indicates the following conditions for the duration of the warning:
- Wind: North winds sustained at 30 knots.
- Seas: Average wave heights of 3 feet.
- Hazard: Heavy freezing spray is expected to persist through Sunday.
Timeline
The warning was issued at 4:00 AM AKST on February 28, 2026. It is expected to remain in effect until 5:00 PM AKST on Sunday, March 1, 2026. Conditions are forecast to begin improving by Sunday night, with winds decreasing to 25 knots.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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