Heavy Freezing Spray Warning Issued for Pribilof Islands Nearshore Waters

Alert Details

• Alert Type: Heavy Freezing Spray Warning
• Issuing Agency: National Weather Service (NWS) Anchorage AK
• Effective Period: Wednesday, February 11, at 5:00 PM AKST through Thursday, February 12, at 5:00 AM AKST

Affected Areas

This warning specifically impacts the Pribilof Islands Nearshore Waters (Zone PKZ766).

What You Should Do

According to the National Weather Service, residents and mariners should avoid the affected waters during the warning period. Ensure all vessels are properly secured and prepared for significant ice accumulation.

Expected Conditions

Conditions in the Pribilof Islands Nearshore Waters are expected to be hazardous throughout the week:

• Wednesday Night (Warning Period): Northwest winds of 45 knots with seas reaching 21 feet. Heavy freezing spray is expected.
• Tonight: Southwest winds of 50 knots and seas of 29 feet with snow and rain showers.
• Wednesday: Southwest winds of 45 knots becoming West 35 knots in the afternoon. Seas are forecast at 24 feet with widespread snow, rain showers, and freezing spray.
• Thursday: Northwest winds of 40 knots with seas of 18 feet.

Timeline

• Warning Onset: Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at 5:00 PM AKST.
• Warning Expiration: Thursday, February 12, 2026, at 5:00 AM AKST.
• Extended Outlook: Conditions are expected to moderate by Thursday night with Southeast winds of 30 knots and seas subsiding to 10 feet.