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Explorer - northwestern half

Forecast

Marine Forecast

Issued 04:00 PM PST 08 November 2025

Tonight and Sunday.

Storm warning in effect.

Wind southeast 40 to 50 knots with gusts to 55 becoming south 35 to 45 early this evening with gusts to 50 and becoming south 30 to 40 early Sunday morning. Wind veering to southwest 25 to 35 early Sunday afternoon except northwest 20 to 30 over western sections. Wind becoming northwest 25 Sunday evening.

Rain.

Waves

Issued 04:00 PM PST 08 November 2025
Today Tonight and Sunday. Seas 5 to 7 metres subsiding to 5 early Sunday afternoon.

Extended Forecast

Issued 04:00 PM PST 08 November 2025
Monday Wind west 15 to 25 knots.
Tuesday Wind southerly 10 to 20 knots.
Wednesday Wind southeast 25 to 35 knots becoming southeast 30 to 40.

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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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Storm warning in effect

Explorer - northwestern half

Issued 4:00 PM PST 08 November 2025

'Storm' force winds of 48 to 63 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.

Synopsis

Technical Marine Synopsis

Issued 4:00 PM PST 8 November 2025 Tonight and Sunday At 4:00 p.m. PST today quasi-stationary frontal system located
from Haida Gwaii to Cape Scott.

At 4:00 p.m. PST today trough located over western Bowie.
By 4:00 p.m. PST Sunday trough located from Hecate Strait to Cape
St. James then to Explorer.

At 4:00 p.m. PST today building ridge located over BC interior.
By 4:00 a.m. PST Sunday ridge located over southern BC interior.

Marine Weather Statement

Issued 3:53 PM PST 8 November 2025 A frontal system over the marine district will continue to generate
gale to storm force southeasterly winds tonight through late Sunday.

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