Marine Forecast
Issued 04:00 AM PDT 26 March 2026
Today Tonight and Friday.
Strong wind warning in effect.
Wind southeast 15 to 25 knots becoming southeast 20 to 30 early
this morning then diminishing to southwest 15 to 20 late this afternoon. Wind
increasing to southeast 20 to 30 this evening then diminishing to southeast 10
to 20 Friday morning. Wind becoming variable 5 to 15 near noon Friday then
becoming northwest 10 to 15 Friday evening.
Showers. Visibility as low as 1 mile in
showers.
Winds
Issued 04:00 AM PDT 26 March 2026
Today Tonight and Friday.
Strong wind warning in effect.
Wind southeast 15 to 25 knots becoming southeast 20 to 30 early
this morning then diminishing to southwest 15 to 20 late this afternoon. Wind
increasing to southeast 20 to 30 this evening then diminishing to southeast 10
to 20 Friday morning. Wind becoming variable 5 to 15 near noon Friday then
becoming northwest 10 to 15 Friday evening.
Weather & Visibility
Issued 04:00 AM PDT 26 March 2026
Today Tonight and Friday.
Showers. Visibility as low as 1 mile in
showers.
There is no ice forecast issued for this area.
Warnings (In effect)
Queen Charlotte Strait
Issued 04:00 AM PDT 26 March 2026'Strong' winds of 20 to 33 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.
Technical Marine Synopsis
Issued 4:00 AM PDT 26 March 2026 Today Tonight and Friday At 4:00 a.m. PDT today low located over northern Bowie.
By 2:30 a.m. PDT Friday weakening cold front from low located from
the Central Coast to Explorer.
At 4:00 a.m. PDT today ridge located southwest of Explorer.
By 4:00 p.m. PDT Friday quasi-stationary ridge located over southern
Vancouver Island.
At 4:30 p.m. PDT Friday quasi-stationary low located north of Bowie.
Marine Weather Statement
Issued 4:04 AM PDT 26 March 2026 A broad low over Northern Bowie will slowly weaken as it drifts
northeastward into the Alaskan Panhandle by this evening. Gale force
southwesterly winds will persist over central and northern waters
through this evening.
On Friday a weak ridge establishes over Southern Vancouver Island
leading to light winds, while a small low just north of Bowie will
give gale force winds in its vicinity.