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Explorer - northwestern half

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Issued 10:30 AM PST 06 February 2026

Today Tonight and Saturday.

Gale warning in effect.

Wind southerly 25 to 35 knots diminishing to southwest 20 to 25 late this evening. Wind southwest 20 to 30 Saturday.

Rain with a risk of thunderstorms changing to showers this evening.

Waves

Issued 04:00 AM PST 06 February 2026
Today Tonight and Saturday. Seas 4 metres.

Extended Forecast

Issued 04:00 AM PST 06 February 2026
Sunday Wind southwest 15 to 25 knots.
Monday Wind southwesterly 10 to 20 knots.
Tuesday Wind southwesterly 10 to 20 knots becoming variable 10.

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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 06 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.

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Technical Marine Synopsis

Issued 10:30 AM PST 6 February 2026 Today Tonight and Saturday At 10:30 a.m. PST today cold front located southwest of Haida Gwaii.
By 9:30 p.m. PST tonight departing cold front located over the
North Coast.

At 10:30 a.m. PST today building trough located west of Explorer.
By 9:30 p.m. PST tonight frontal system located from Queen Charlotte
Sound to Explorer.

Marine Weather Statement

Issued 10:25 AM PST 6 February 2026 A cold front continues to moves towards Haida Gwaii, and is bringing
southerly gales to central and northern waters this morning. Another
frontal wave this afternoon will cross Explorer which will keep the
southerly gales persisting over offshore waters. This wave will also
create storm force for the headlands overnight tonight.

As the frontal wave pushes southward over Vancouver Island,
southeasterly gales will develop over the inner South Coast waters
Saturday morning and will ease to strong by Saturday afternoon as the
frontal system moves inland.

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