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Explorer - northwestern half

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Issued 10:30 AM PST 16 February 2026

Today Tonight and Tuesday.

Gale warning in effect.

Wind northwest 35 to 45 knots veering to north 25 to 35 late overnight. Wind north 25 to 35 Tuesday.

Showers. Risk of thunderstorms today and early this evening.

Waves

Issued 04:00 AM PST 16 February 2026
Today Tonight and Tuesday. Seas 4 to 6 metres building to 5 to 7 this afternoon then subsiding to 3 to 5 Tuesday afternoon.

Extended Forecast

Issued 04:00 AM PST 16 February 2026
Wednesday Wind north 30 to 40 knots.
Thursday Wind northwest 25 knots diminishing to northwest 15.
Friday Wind variable 20 knots.

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Gale warning in effect

Explorer - northwestern half

Issued 10:30 AM PST 16 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.

Synopsis

Technical Marine Synopsis

Issued 10:30 AM PST 16 February 2026 Today Tonight and Tuesday At 10:30 a.m. PST today departing trough located on a line
north-south over Vancouver Island.

At 4:00 p.m. PST today trough located over the North Coast.
By 4:00 a.m. PST Tuesday trough located west of Vancouver Island.

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

Marine Weather Statement

Issued 10:17 AM PST 16 February 2026 Gale force northwesterlies will continue over the northern, central
and offshore waters today and tonight. Winds will weaken slightly on
Tuesday but northerly gales are forecast to persist over the offshore
waters.

An Arctic high pressure ridge will build over Northern BC this
evening and continue pushing south on Tuesday. Gale force outflow
winds, with a risk of freezing spray, can be expected through the
mainland inlets along the north and Central Coast on Tuesday through
Thursday morning.

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