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Explorer - northwestern half

Forecast

Marine Forecast

Issued 04:00 PM PST 10 November 2025

Tonight and Tuesday.

Gale warning in effect.

Wind southwest 25 to 35 knots diminishing to northwest 15 to 25 early this evening then backing to west 15 to 20 near midnight. Wind diminishing to variable 10 early Tuesday morning except west 20 over northern sections. Wind becoming variable 5 to 15 near noon Tuesday then increasing to easterly 15 to 25 Tuesday evening.

Rain ending near midnight. Showers Tuesday.

Waves

Issued 04:00 PM PST 10 November 2025
Today Tonight and Tuesday. Seas 3 to 4 metres.

Extended Forecast

Issued 04:00 PM PST 10 November 2025
Wednesday Wind northerly 25 to 35 knots increasing to northerly 35 to 45 in the afternoon.
Thursday Wind northwest 35 to 45 knots diminishing to northwest 15 to 25 late in the day.
Friday Wind southeast 20 knots becoming west 20.

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

Explorer - northwestern half

Issued 4:00 PM PST 10 November 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 PM PST 10 November 2025 Tonight and Tuesday At 4:00 p.m. PST today frontal system located on a line
northeast-southwest over Queen Charlotte Sound.
By 4:00 a.m. PST Tuesday departing cold front located over northern
Vancouver Island.

At 4:00 p.m. PST today low 980 mb located northeast of Bowie.
By 4:00 a.m. PST Tuesday weakening low 992 mb located north
of Bowie.

At 4:00 p.m. PST today ridge located on a line northeast-southwest
over Vancouver Island.
By 4:00 p.m. PST Tuesday departing ridge located on a line
northwest-southeast over the Coast Mountains.

At 4:00 a.m. PST Tuesday deepening trough located southwest of
the offshore waters.
By 4:00 p.m. PST Tuesday deepening low located southwest of
Explorer.

Marine Weather Statement

Issued 3:44 PM PST 10 November 2025 A frontal system moving over the North Coast is generating southerly
gale force winds for northern and central waters this afternoon.

This low pressure system will continue to generate westerly gale
force winds into this evening behind the front.

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