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Explorer - northwestern half

Forecast

Marine Forecast

Issued 09:30 PM PST 11 December 2024

Tonight and Thursday.

Gale warning in effect.

Wind northwest 25 to 35 knots becoming northwesterly 25 near midnight then diminishing to west 5 to 15 Thursday evening.

Showers.

Waves

Issued 04:00 PM PST 11 December 2024
Today Tonight and Thursday. Seas 3 to 4 metres building to 5 Thursday morning.

Extended Forecast

Issued 04:00 PM PST 11 December 2024
Friday Wind easterly 20 to 30 knots increasing to northeast 30 to 40 in the afternoon.
Saturday Wind northerly 30 to 40 knots.
Sunday Wind west 10 to 20 knots increasing to southeast 20 to 30.

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

Explorer - northwestern half

Issued 9:30 PM PST 11 December 2024

'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 9:30 PM PST 11 December 2024 Tonight and Thursday At 9:30 p.m. PST tonight trough located off Haida Gwaii.
By 4:00 a.m. PST Thursday departing trough located from the North
Coast to the Central Coast then to Cape Scott.

At 9:30 p.m. PST tonight trough located west of Bowie.
By 4:00 p.m. PST Thursday departing trough located off Haida Gwaii.

Marine Weather Statement

Issued 9:03 PM PST 11 December 2024 A trough of low pressure off Haida Gwaii will track the north and
Central Coast Thursday morning. Ahead of the trough, strong to gale
force southeasterlies will continue tonight over most outer waters
and Queen Charlotte Strait.

In its wake, winds will shift to strong to westerly gales over the
offshore waters, northern and central waters tonight through Thursday
morning.

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