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West Coast Haida Gwaii

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Issued 10:30 AM PST 19 February 2025

Today Tonight and Thursday.

Gale warning in effect.

Wind northwest 15 to 20 knots diminishing to variable 5 to 15 this afternoon then increasing to southeast 20 to 30 this evening. Wind increasing to southeast 30 to 40 near midnight then becoming southerly 30 Thursday morning.

Showers ending this afternoon. Rain beginning near midnight and changing to showers Thursday morning. Visibility 1 mile or less in rain.

Waves

Issued 04:00 PM PST 18 February 2025
Today Tonight and Wednesday. Seas 2 to 3 metres building to 3 to 4 Wednesday morning.

Extended Forecast

Issued 04:00 AM PST 19 February 2025
Friday Wind southeast 25 to 35 knots veering to southwest 25 to 35 in the afternoon.
Saturday Wind south 35 knots.
Sunday Wind southwest 35 knots diminishing to south 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

West Coast Haida Gwaii

Issued 11:04 AM PST 19 February 2025

'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 19 February 2025 Today Tonight and Thursday At 10:30 a.m. PST today low located west of Vancouver Island.
By 4:00 p.m. PST today departing low located over central Vancouver
Island.

At 4:00 p.m. PST today frontal system located off Bowie.
By 10:30 a.m. PST Thursday departing frontal system located on a
line north-south over Hecate Strait.

At 10:30 a.m. PST today quasi-stationary ridge located over BC
interior.

Marine Weather Statement

Issued 10:18 AM PST 19 February 2025 A low pressure system over Southern Explorer will weaken as it tracks
across Vancouver Island today and tonight. Ahead of the low,
Strong gale force southeasterlies over the central and inner south
coasts will ease this afternoon. In its wake, gale to storm force
southeasterlies off Vancouver Island will shift to strong
northwesterly near midday today and then ease tonight.

Another frontal system will track across the offshore waters tonight
and onto the North Coast Thursday morning. Ahead of the front,
southeast gales will develop over the offshore waters tonight and
then spread to northern and central waters overnight and Thursday
morning. In its wake, winds will shift to strong to gale force
southwesterly overnight through Thursday,

A ridge over the interior combined with the low will continue to give
gale force outflow winds through north and central coastal inlets
early this morning. Winds will gradually ease late this morning.

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