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Hecate Strait - southern half

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Issued 04:00 AM PST 18 February 2026

Today Tonight and Thursday.

Gale warning in effect.

Wind northeast 25 knots increasing to northeast 25 to 35 this morning then becoming northeast 25 this evening. Wind diminishing to north 15 Thursday morning and to light Thursday evening.

Flurries near Haida Gwaii this morning.

Temperatures near plus 1.

Waves

Issued 04:00 AM PST 18 February 2026
Today Tonight and Thursday. Seas 1 to 2 metres subsiding to 1 or less Thursday morning.

Extended Forecast

Issued 04:00 AM PST 18 February 2026
Friday Wind south 15 to 20 knots increasing to south 25 to 35 in the morning.
Saturday Wind south 25 to 35 knots backing to southeast 35 to 45.
Sunday Wind northeasterly 30 to 35 knots diminishing to east 20 late in the day.

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Gale warning in effect

Hecate Strait - southern half

Issued 04:00 AM PST 18 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 4:00 AM PST 18 February 2026 Today Tonight and Thursday At 4:00 a.m. PST today trough located over Vancouver Island to
Haida Gwaii.
By 4:00 p.m. PST Thursday weakening trough located over Vancouver
Island.

At 4:00 a.m. PST today quasi-stationary ridge located over BC
interior.

At 9:30 p.m. PST tonight intensifying frontal system located
northwest of Bowie.
By 4:00 p.m. PST Thursday approaching frontal system located west
of Bowie.

Marine Weather Statement

Issued 3:25 AM PST 18 February 2026 Gale force north or northwesterlies over the offshore waters will
continue through late today.

An Arctic high pressure ridge over Northern British Columbia will
remain stationary over the British Columbia Interior. Gale force
outflow winds, with the potential of freezing spray, can be expected
through the mainland inlets along the north and Central Coast now
through Thursday morning. Outflow winds will periodically reach storm
force northeasterlies through the Central Coast inlets through today
and into tonight.

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