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

Alert Details

The National Weather Service (NWS) in Anchorage, AK, has issued a Heavy Freezing Spray Warning for the Bering Sea. The alert was issued on March 2 at 1:54 PM AKST and remains in effect until March 4 at 5:00 AM AKST.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the offshore waters of the Bering Sea from 171W to 180 and North of 56N (Zone PKZ412).

What You Should Do

The National Weather Service recommends that mariners avoid the affected areas. Heavy freezing spray can accumulate rapidly on vessels, creating significant stability hazards and dangerous operating conditions.

Expected Conditions

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

• Tonight: Northeast winds at 25 knots with seas between 6 and 9 feet. Heavy freezing spray is expected near the ice edge.
• Tuesday: Northeast winds at 20 knots with seas around 6 feet, accompanied by freezing spray.
• Tuesday Night: North winds at 20 knots with seas ranging from 4 to 7 feet. Heavy freezing spray is expected near the ice edge.
• Wednesday: North winds up to 20 knots with seas 3 to 6 feet.

Timeline

The Heavy Freezing Spray Warning is specifically in effect for tonight and Tuesday night. The overall alert window concludes at 5:00 AM AKST on Wednesday, March 4, 2026.