Marine Weather Statement

Cold arctic air is beginning to dominate the Panhandle, forming gale force to strong gale force outflow conditions along and north of the Icy Strait Corridor (Cross Sound to Taku Inlet). Heavy freezing spray is becoming more wide spread Wednesday and will likely continue into the weekend for Glacier Bay, Lynn Canal, and Taku Inlet. This threat is likely in areas near Pt. Couverden and Scull Island as well. Mariners should use extreme caution if attempting to navigate the central and northern inner channels over the next several days.