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West Coast Haida Gwaii - southern half

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Issued 10:30 AM PST 12 January 2026

Today Tonight and Tuesday.

Gale warning in effect.

Wind south 20 to 30 knots increasing to south 35 early Tuesday morning and to south 35 to 45 Tuesday afternoon. Wind veering to southwest 35 Tuesday evening.

Periods of rain changing to periods of drizzle Tuesday morning then to periods of rain Tuesday evening.

Waves

Issued 04:00 AM PST 12 January 2026
Today Tonight and Tuesday. Seas 5 metres subsiding to 4 early this evening then building to 4 to 6 Tuesday morning. Seas building to 6 to 8 Tuesday afternoon.

Extended Forecast

Issued 04:00 AM PST 12 January 2026
Wednesday Wind southwest 25 to 35 knots diminishing to west 20 in the morning then backing to southwest 10 to 20 in the afternoon.
Thursday Wind southerly 20 knots.
Friday Wind northeast 10 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

West Coast Haida Gwaii - southern half

Issued 10:30 AM PST 12 January 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 12 January 2026 Today Tonight and Tuesday At 10:30 a.m. PST today quasi-stationary frontal system located
on a line northeast-southwest over Vancouver Island.

At 10:30 a.m. PST today departing frontal system located over the
Alaska panhandle.

At 1:00 a.m. PST Tuesday warm front located on a line east-west
over Queen Charlotte Sound.
By 10:30 a.m. PST Tuesday departing warm front located on a line
east-west over the Alaska panhandle.

Marine Weather Statement

Issued 10:21 AM PST 12 January 2026 A departing frontal system over the Alaskan Panhandle will continue
to give marginal gale force southwesterlies to the northern waters
today.

A warm front will move across the offshore waters tonight. Gale to
storm force southerly winds will develop in its wake on Tuesday.

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