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Explorer - northwestern half

Forecast

Marine Forecast

Issued 04:00 PM PST 07 February 2026

Tonight and Sunday.

Gale warning in effect.

Wind southwest 20 to 30 knots becoming south 25 to 35 after midnight then diminishing to southwest 15 to 25 early Sunday morning.

Showers. Risk of thunderstorms Sunday.

Waves

Issued 04:00 PM PST 07 February 2026
Today Tonight and Sunday. Seas 3 to 4 metres.

Extended Forecast

Issued 04:00 PM PST 07 February 2026
Monday Wind southwest 20 to 30 knots.
Tuesday Wind west 15 to 25 knots diminishing to light.
Wednesday Wind southwest 10 to 20 knots increasing to southwest 25 to 35.

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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 07 February 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 4:00 PM PST 7 February 2026 Tonight and Sunday At 4:00 p.m. PST today departing frontal system located on a line
northeast-southwest over southern Vancouver Island.

At 4:00 p.m. PST today approaching low located west of Bowie.

At 4:00 p.m. PST today trough located southwest of Explorer.
By 6:30 a.m. PST Sunday trough located over Queen Charlotte Sound.

Marine Weather Statement

Issued 3:52 PM PST 7 February 2026 A frontal system lying over Southern Vancouver Island will continue
eastward and depart the region later this evening. In the wake of
The frontal system, strong to gale force westerlies are expected for
southern sections of Haro Strait and eastern sections of Juan de Fuca
strait this evening.

A large low pressure complex west of Bowie will continue to drift
eastward tonight, bringing an unstable airmass to the marine
Regions. Strong to gale force southwesterly winds are expected over
the northern and central waters with a risk of thunderstorms through
Sunday.

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