Heavy Freezing Spray Warning Issued for Resurrection Bay Through Tuesday Afternoon

Alert Details

A Heavy Freezing Spray Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) Anchorage AK. This alert indicates that conditions are favorable for significant ice accumulation on vessels due to freezing spray.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically covers Resurrection Bay. This area is part of the coastal waters forecast for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast, extending up to 100 nm out including Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet.

What You Should Do

Mariners and residents are advised to avoid the affected waters during the warning period. Heavy freezing spray can cause rapid ice accumulation on ships, which can lead to stability issues and hazardous conditions on deck. The NWS response recommendation is to avoid the area.

Expected Conditions

According to the NWS, the following conditions are expected for Tuesday:

• Wind: North winds at 30 knots.
• Seas: Average wave heights of 6 feet.
• Hazard: Heavy freezing spray accumulation.

Conditions are expected to persist into Tuesday night and Wednesday with north winds of 25 knots and 5-foot seas, though the intensity of the spray is forecast to decrease to standard freezing spray levels after the warning expires.

Timeline

The Heavy Freezing Spray Warning is effective starting at 5:00 AM AKDT on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. The warning is currently scheduled to expire at 5:00 PM AKDT on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.