There is no ice forecast issued for this area.

Warnings (In effect)

Gale warning in effect

West Coast Vancouver Island South

Issued 9:30 PM PDT 25 May 2026

'Gale' force winds of 34 to 47 knots are occurring or expected to occur in this marine area. Watch for updated statements. 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 9:30 PM PDT 25 May 2026 Tonight and Tuesday At 9:30 p.m. PDT tonight departing low 1004 mb located over
southern Explorer.

At 9:30 p.m. PDT tonight ridge located west of Bowie.
By 5:00 p.m. PDT Tuesday ridge located on a line northeast-southwest
over northern Explorer.

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Marine Weather Statement

Issued 9:20 PM PDT 25 May 2026 A ridge of high pressure will build in the wake of a departing low
producing gale to storm force northwesterly winds over the offshore
waters and west coast Haida Gwaii tonight.

As the ridge moves eastward, strong to gale force northwesterly winds
will develop over west coast Vancouver Island and Southern Explorer
on Tuesday afternoon.