| Term: | Freezing spray |
| Definition: |
An accumulation of freezing water droplets on a vessel caused by some appropriate combination of cold water, wind, cold air temperature, and vessel movement. NOAA-NWS
Freezing spray occurs when a combination of below freezing temperatures and strong winds, causes a wind-generated spray to freeze and accumulate (or build-up) on any marine infrastructure located in or near the vicinity of the water. ECCCanada Sea spray transported through the air at temperatures below 0C. AMSglossary GCW |