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

Alert Details

The National Weather Service (NWS) Anchorage AK has issued a Heavy Freezing Spray Warning for the Bering Sea. The alert is effective starting at 5:00 PM AKST on Wednesday, February 11, and remains in effect until 5:00 AM AKST on Thursday, February 12.

Affected Areas

The warning impacts the Bering Sea Offshore from 171W to 180 and North of 56N (Forecast Zone PKZ412).

What You Should Do

Mariners and residents in the affected offshore regions are advised to avoid the area. Heavy freezing spray can lead to significant ice accumulation on vessels, which poses a severe risk to stability and safety.

Expected Conditions

• Tonight: Northwest winds are forecast at 25 to 40 knots. Sea heights are expected to reach between 13 and 21 feet, accompanied by heavy freezing spray.
• Thursday: Northwest winds of 15 to 30 knots will become southeast at 20 to 35 knots in the afternoon. Seas will range from 9 to 14 feet with rain showers and continued freezing spray.
• Thursday Night: South winds of 20 to 35 knots with seas of 7 to 12 feet. Snow and rain are expected alongside freezing spray.

Timeline

The Heavy Freezing Spray Warning begins at 5:00 PM AKST on February 11, 2026. The warning is currently scheduled to expire at 5:00 AM AKST on February 12, 2026. A Gale Warning is also in effect for the region through Thursday night.