Heavy Freezing Spray Warning Issued for Resurrection Bay Through Monday Morning

Alert Details

The National Weather Service (NWS) Anchorage AK has issued a Heavy Freezing Spray Warning for the Resurrection Bay region. This alert was officially issued on March 7, 2026, at 3:32 PM AKST.

Affected Areas

The warning is specifically in effect for Resurrection Bay (PKZ714) within the coastal waters of the Northern Gulf of Alaska.

What You Should Do

The NWS response instruction for this event is to avoid the affected area. Mariners should be aware that heavy freezing spray can lead to significant ice accumulation on vessels, which poses a severe threat to stability and safety at sea.

Expected Conditions

According to the Coastal Waters Forecast, conditions in Resurrection Bay are expected to include:

• Sunday Night: North winds at 35 knots with seas reaching 7 feet and heavy freezing spray.
• Monday: North winds increasing to 40 knots with seas of 7 feet.
• Monday Night: North winds of 35 knots and seas of 7 feet.
• Tuesday through Wednesday: Continued north winds of 40 knots with seas rising to 9 feet.

Timeline

The Heavy Freezing Spray Warning is effective starting Sunday, March 8, at 6:00 PM AKST. The warning is currently scheduled to remain in effect until Monday, March 9, at 6:00 AM AKDT.