Severe Cold Wave ● Closed

Heavy Freezing Spray Warning issued September 30 at 4:00PM AKDT until October 1 at 5:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK, United States of America

Event time: Last updated: Oct 9, 2026 United States
Icon = what happened · ring colour = how serious: Extreme Severe Moderate Minor

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Offshore Waters Forecast for the US Arctic Waters

Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest one-third of
the combined wind wave and swell height. Individual waves may be
twice as high.

.TONIGHT...N winds 15 kt. Seas 6 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.THU...NE winds 15 kt. Seas 5 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.THU NIGHT...NE winds 10 kt. Seas 4 ft. Moderate freezing spray.
.FRI...NE winds 10 kt. Seas 3 ft. Moderate freezing spray.
.FRI NIGHT...NE winds 10 kt. Seas 4 ft. Moderate freezing spray.
.SAT...E winds 10 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.SUN...E winds 15 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.MON...E winds 20 kt. Seas 5 ft.

Measurements

Coordinates39.9645, -100.8105
RegionCentral US Arctic Offshore
Location Precisioncountry
Issuing AuthorityUnited States of America — us-noaa-nws-en-marine
Cap UrgencyExpected
Cap CertaintyLikely
Cap Expires2026-10-01T04:00:00-08:00

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Area as the agency stated it: Central US Arctic Offshore

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