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West Coast Haida Gwaii - northern half

Forecast

Marine Forecast

Issued 04:00 PM PST 12 January 2025

Tonight and Monday.

Gale warning in effect.

Wind south 30 to 40 knots diminishing to southwest 20 near midnight and to variable 5 to 15 late overnight. Wind increasing to south 30 to 40 Monday morning.

Rain this afternoon this evening and Monday. Visibility 1 mile or less in rain.

Waves

Issued 04:00 PM PST 12 January 2025
Today Tonight and Monday. Seas 4 to 6 metres building to 7 Monday evening.

Extended Forecast

Issued 04:00 PM PST 12 January 2025
Tuesday Wind southwest 25 to 35 knots diminishing to westerly 10 to 20 in the afternoon then becoming variable 5 to 15 late in the day.
Wednesday Wind south 45 knots veering to west 35 to 45 late in the day.
Thursday Wind northwest 35 knots diminishing to northwest 25 late in the day.

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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 - northern half

Issued 4:00 PM PST 12 January 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.

Synopsis

Technical Marine Synopsis

Issued 4:00 PM PST 12 January 2025 Tonight and Monday At 4:00 p.m. PST today frontal system located over Bowie.
By 1:00 a.m. PST Monday frontal system located near Hecate Strait.

At 6:00 a.m. PST Monday frontal system located over Bowie.
By 9:30 p.m. PST Monday frontal system located over Haida Gwaii.

Marine Weather Statement

Issued 3:45 PM PST 12 January 2025 A frontal system over Bowie is generating southerly gales across
northern waters. Gales will weaken tonight, then re-intensify on
Monday morning as another frontal system approaches from the west.

As the frontal system makes landfall, southwesterly gales will
develop across central waters Monday night.

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