Heavy Freezing Spray Warning Issued for Valdez Narrows Through Thursday 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 Valdez Narrows, with dangerous ice accumulation and 45-knot winds expected through Thursday.
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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) office in Anchorage, AK, has issued a Heavy Freezing Spray Warning for the Valdez Narrows. This alert is classified as severe, with hazardous conditions likely to impact maritime safety and vessel stability due to rapid ice accumulation.
Affected Areas
The primary geographic region affected by this warning is the Valdez Narrows (PKZ721). The alert is part of a broader Coastal Waters Forecast for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast, extending up to 100 nautical miles out, including Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet.
What You Should Do
Official guidance indicates that mariners should avoid the area during the warning period. Heavy freezing spray can cause significant ice accumulation on vessels, which may lead to instability or equipment failure. Ensure all safety protocols are followed and monitor updated forecasts from NWS Anchorage.
Expected Conditions
Weather conditions in the Valdez Narrows are expected to deteriorate as follows:
- Winds: North winds at 25 knots will increase to 35 knots after midnight Tuesday. On Wednesday, winds will reach 40 knots, increasing further to 45 knots by Wednesday night. Winds are expected to remain at 45 knots through Thursday.
- Seas: Wave heights are forecast to remain steady at approximately 4 feet.
- Hazards: Heavy freezing spray is specifically forecast for Wednesday and Wednesday night. A Gale Warning is also in effect through Wednesday night.
Timeline
The Heavy Freezing Spray Warning is effective starting at 5:00 AM AKST on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. The warning is currently set to remain in effect until 5:00 AM AKST on Thursday, February 26, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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