Heavy Freezing Spray Warning Issued for Bering Sea Offshore Through Saturday Morning

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Anchorage, AK, has issued a Heavy Freezing Spray Warning for offshore waters in the Bering Sea. The warning is officially in effect from 5:00 AM AKST on Friday, March 6, through 5:00 AM AKST on Saturday, March 7, 2026.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the Bering Sea Offshore region from 171W to 180 and North of 56N (UGC PKZ412).

What You Should Do

Mariners and vessel operators in the affected area are advised to avoid these waters during the warning period. Heavy freezing spray can cause rapid ice accumulation on vessels, which may lead to stability issues and dangerous operating conditions.

Expected Conditions

According to the Offshore Waters Forecast, the following conditions are expected:

• Winds: North winds at 30 knots, shifting to Northwest winds of 15 to 30 knots on Saturday.
• Seas: Combined wind wave and swell heights between 6 and 11 feet.
• Precipitation: Snow showers are forecast for Friday night.
• Hazard: Persistent heavy freezing spray throughout the warning window.

Timeline

The alert was issued on March 5 at 3:58 PM AKST. The onset of the warning begins at 5:00 AM AKST on Friday, March 6, and the event is expected to conclude by 5:00 AM AKST on Saturday, March 7.