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Dixon Entrance West

Forecast

Marine Forecast

Issued 04:00 PM PST 10 December 2024

Tonight and Wednesday.

Gale warning in effect.

Wind southeast 20 to 30 knots becoming southeast 25 to 35 early this evening then becoming west 20 to 30 Wednesday evening.

Periods of rain.

Waves

Issued 04:00 PM PST 10 December 2024

Dixon Entrance West - east of Langara

Today Tonight and Wednesday. Seas 2 to 3 metres.

Dixon Entrance West - west of Langara

Today Tonight and Wednesday. Seas 5 metres subsiding to 3 Wednesday evening.

Extended Forecast

Issued 04:00 PM PST 10 December 2024
Thursday Wind southwest 15 to 25 knots veering to northwest 15 to 25 late in the day.
Friday Wind northwest 15 to 25 knots becoming variable 10 to 20.
Saturday Wind northerly 10 to 20 knots.

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Map of Pacific - North Coast marine weather areas Middle Nomad - 46004 South Nomad - 46036 Dixon Entrance Central - 46145 South Moresby - 46147 Nanakwa Shoal - 46181 North Hecate Strait - 46183 North Nomad - 46184 South Hecate Strait - 46185 West Sea Otter - 46204 West Dixon Entrance - 46205 East Dellwood - 46207 West Moresby - 46208 Sartine Island Cape St.James Kindakun Rocks Langara Island Masset Municipal Airport Rose Spit Sandspit Airport Bella Bella Airport Bella Coola Airport Bonilla Island Cathedral Point Cumshewa Island Grey Islet Holland Rock Lucy Islands Lightstation Prince Rupert Airport
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Warnings

Warnings (In effect)

Gale warning in effect

Dixon Entrance West

Issued 4:00 PM PST 10 December 2024

'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.

Synopsis

Technical Marine Synopsis

Issued 4:00 PM PST 10 December 2024 Tonight and Wednesday At 4:00 p.m. PST today quasi-stationary ridge located over BC
interior.

At 4:00 p.m. PST today frontal system located on a line north-south
over Bowie.
By 9:30 p.m. PST tonight weakening frontal system located on a
line north-south over Bowie.

At 9:30 p.m. PST tonight trough located west of Bowie.
By 4:00 p.m. PST Wednesday trough located on a line
northwest-southeast over western Queen Charlotte Sound.

At 4:30 p.m. PST Wednesday low located south of Explorer.

Marine Weather Statement

Issued 3:46 PM PST 10 December 2024 A frontal system will remain over Bowie before weakening tonight.
Ahead of the front, strong to gale force southeasterlies over
offshore and northern waters will spread to central waters and
southern waters overnight. Gale force southeasterlies will persist
until late Wednesday evening.

Strong to gale force southeasterlies will continue tonight through
Wednesday across most outer waters as another frontal system tracks
across the offshore waters on Wednesday. In its wake, winds will
shift to strong to westerly gales over the offshore waters midday
Wednesday.

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