Heavy Freezing Spray Warning Issued for Saint Matthew Island Waters Through Wednesday Afternoon

Alert Details

The National Weather Service (NWS) Anchorage AK has issued a Heavy Freezing Spray Warning for the Saint Matthew Island Waters. The alert is effective immediately and remains in force until Wednesday afternoon.

Affected Areas

This warning specifically affects the following geographic region:

• Saint Matthew Island Waters (UGC: PKZ767)

What You Should Do

According to the National Weather Service, the recommended response is to avoid the warning area. Heavy freezing spray can cause significant ice accumulation on vessels, creating hazardous conditions for maritime operations.

Expected Conditions

The forecast for the Saint Matthew Island Waters includes the following hazardous conditions:

• Winds: Today, East winds are expected at 40 knots east of Saint Matthew Island, with Northeast winds reaching 50 knots west of the island. Winds will continue from the Northeast at 45 knots tonight and Wednesday.
• Seas: Wave heights in ice-free waters are forecast at 20 feet today, 21 feet tonight, and 19 feet on Wednesday.
• Precipitation: Widespread snow showers are expected today and tonight, with snow continuing through Wednesday.
• Freezing Spray: Heavy freezing spray is expected to occur throughout the warning period.

Timeline

• Effective Date: Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at 3:11 AM AKST
• Duration: The warning remains in effect through Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at 5:00 PM AKST.