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Douglas Channel

Forecast

Marine Forecast

Issued 04:03 AM PST 05 February 2025

Today Tonight and Thursday.

Gale warning in effect.

Wind northeasterly outflow 30 to 40 knots diminishing to northeasterly outflow 15 to 25 near noon then increasing to northeasterly outflow 30 Thursday afternoon.

Flurries Thursday afternoon and evening.

Temperatures near minus 2.

Extended Forecast

Issued 04:00 AM PST 05 February 2025
Friday Wind northeasterly outflow 20 to 30 knots diminishing to northeasterly outflow 10 to 20 in the afternoon.
Saturday Wind northeasterly outflow 10 to 20 knots increasing to northeasterly outflow 20 to 30 late in the day.
Sunday Wind northeasterly outflow 30 to 40 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

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Gale warning in effect

Douglas Channel

Issued 04:03 AM PST 05 February 2025

'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 AM PST 5 February 2025 Today Tonight and Thursday At 4:00 a.m. PST today low located over southern Explorer.
By 9:30 p.m. PST tonight weakening low located over southern
Explorer.

At 4:00 p.m. PST Thursday approaching low 1010 mb located over
northern Bowie.

At 4:00 a.m. PST today quasi-stationary ridge located over BC
interior.

Marine Weather Statement

Issued 3:43 AM PST 5 February 2025 A weakening low over Southern Explorer combined with a ridge over the
interior will continue to give gale force outflow winds to the
mainland inlets this morning. Winds will gradually ease near midday
today but redevelop Thursday afternoon over Dixon Entrance - east as
another low moves over the offshore waters.

Marine weather advisories are in effect for the risk of snow squalls
and waterspouts for areas west of Vancouver Island.

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