There is no ice forecast issued for this area.

Warnings (In effect)

Storm warning in effect

Explorer - northwestern half

Issued 6:23 PM PST 05 December 2025

'Storm' force winds of 48 to 63 knots are occurring or expected to occur in this marine area. Please refer to the latest marine forecasts for further details and continue to monitor the situation through Canadian Coast Guard radio or Weatheradio stations.

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Technical Marine Synopsis

Issued 4:00 PM PST 5 December 2025 Tonight and Saturday At 4:00 p.m. PST today departing low 996 mb located over central
Hecate Strait.

At 4:00 a.m. PST Saturday deepening trough located on a line
north-south over the offshore waters.
By 4:00 p.m. PST Saturday trough located from Bowie to Explorer.

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Marine Weather Statement

Issued 3:59 PM PST 5 December 2025 A low pressure centre over Hecate Strait will depart the area this
evening. Behind the low, gale to storm force westerlies will spread
from offshore waters to the South Coast. Gale force west to northwest
winds are forecast this evening west of Vancouver Island and
Through Juan de Fuca Strait.