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Howe Sound

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Marine Forecast

Issued 05:33 PM PST 14 January 2026

Tonight and Thursday.

Gale warning in effect.

Wind light increasing to northerly outflow 5 to 15 knots this evening and to northerly outflow 15 to 25 late overnight. Wind increasing to northerly outflow 25 to 35 Thursday afternoon.

Fog banks dissipating near noon Thursday.

Extended Forecast

Issued 04:00 PM PST 14 January 2026
Friday Wind northerly outflow 30 to 40 knots.
Saturday Wind northerly outflow 25 to 35 knots diminishing to northerly outflow 15 to 25.
Sunday Wind northerly outflow 10 to 20 knots increasing to northerly outflow 20 to 30.

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Gale warning in effect

Howe Sound

Issued 5:33 PM PST 14 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.

Synopsis

Technical Marine Synopsis

Issued 4:00 PM PST 14 January 2026 Tonight and Thursday At 4:00 p.m. PST today building ridge located over Queen Charlotte
Sound.
By 4:00 p.m. PST Thursday ridge located from Hecate Strait to
Explorer.

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

Marine Weather Statement

Issued 3:45 PM PST 14 January 2026 A strengthening ridge over the BC Interior on Thursday will produce
gale force outflow winds through Howe Sound beginning Thursday
afternoon.

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