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Explorer - northwestern half

Forecast

Marine Forecast

Issued 10:30 AM PST 07 March 2026

Today Tonight and Sunday.

Gale warning in effect.

Wind southwest 25 to 35 knots becoming west 25 near noon then increasing to northwest 25 to 35 late overnight. Wind northwest 25 to 35 Sunday.

Showers changing to rain Sunday morning.

Waves

Issued 04:00 AM PST 07 March 2026
Today Tonight and Sunday. Seas 3 to 5 metres.

Extended Forecast

Issued 04:00 AM PST 07 March 2026
Monday Wind west 25 to 35 knots.
Tuesday Wind west 25 to 35 knots diminishing to west 15 to 25.
Wednesday Wind southwest 30 knots.

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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 10:30 AM PST 07 March 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.

Synopsis

Technical Marine Synopsis

Issued 10:30 AM PST 7 March 2026 Today Tonight and Sunday At 10:30 a.m. PST today frontal system located over Bowie.
By 4:00 a.m. PDT Sunday frontal system located over southern
Vancouver Island.

Marine Weather Statement

Issued 10:02 AM PST 7 March 2026 An approaching frontal system will track across Haida Gwaii and move
onshore today. Ahead of the front, strong to gale force westerlies
over the offshore waters will spread to central and northern coastal
waters this morning. A brief period of storm force westerlies are
forecast to develop over Northern Bowie this morning.

In the wake of the system, a long period of strong to marginal
westerly gales will persist through Tuesday.

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