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Hecate Strait - southern half

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Issued 04:00 PM PST 15 February 2026

Tonight and Monday.

Gale warning in effect.

Wind southwest 15 knots increasing to northwest 20 to 30 early this evening then becoming northwest 25 to 35 near midnight except northeasterly outflow 25 near the mainland inlets Monday late in the day.

Scattered showers changing to flurries near noon Monday.

Waves

Issued 04:00 PM PST 15 February 2026
Today Tonight and Monday. Seas 1 metre or less building to 1 to 2 this evening.

Extended Forecast

Issued 04:00 PM PST 15 February 2026
Tuesday Wind northeasterly 25 to 35 knots becoming north 20 to 30 in the afternoon.
Wednesday Wind north 30 to 40 knots.
Thursday Wind northerly 15 to 25 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

Hecate Strait - southern half

Issued 4:00 PM PST 15 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 4:00 PM PST 15 February 2026 Tonight and Monday At 4:00 p.m. PST today departing ridge located on a line
northeast-southwest over southeastern Explorer.

At 4:00 p.m. PST today trough located from Queen Charlotte Sound
to Explorer.
By 4:00 a.m. PST Monday trough located over Vancouver Island.

At 4:00 p.m. PST Monday building ridge located over northern
BC interior.

Marine Weather Statement

Issued 3:55 PM PST 15 February 2026 Gale force northwesterlies have developed across the northern waters
this afternoon. These winds will spread to the central and southern
offshore waters this evening and persist through Monday.

An Arctic high pressure ridge will build over the Northern BC
Interior Monday evening and continue pushing south on Tuesday. Gale
force outflow, with a risk of freezing spray, can be expected through
the mainland inlets along the North Coast on Tuesday through
Wednesday.

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