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Queen Charlotte Sound - western half

Forecast

Marine Forecast

Issued 04:00 AM PST 05 January 2025

Today Tonight and Monday.

Gale warning in effect.

Wind westerly 10 to 20 knots diminishing to light this morning then increasing to southeast 10 to 20 late this afternoon. Wind increasing to southeast 20 to 30 overnight and to southeast 30 to 40 Monday morning. Wind increasing to southeast 45 Monday evening.

Waves

Issued 04:00 AM PST 05 January 2025
Today Tonight and Monday. Seas 2 to 3 metres building to 3 to 4 near noon and to 5 Monday evening.

Extended Forecast

Issued 04:00 AM PST 05 January 2025
Tuesday Wind southeast 40 to 50 knots becoming south 35 to 45 in the afternoon then diminishing to southwest 25 late in the day.
Wednesday Wind southwest 10 to 20 knots increasing to southeast 35 to 45 late in the day.
Thursday Wind southeast 35 to 45 knots diminishing to southwest 25.

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Warnings

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Gale warning in effect

Queen Charlotte Sound - western half

Issued 04:00 AM PST 05 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 AM PST 5 January 2025 Today Tonight and Monday At 4:00 a.m. PST today quasi-stationary ridge located over
northeastern BC interior.

At 4:00 a.m. PST today departing frontal system located from the
Central Coast to Vancouver Island.

At 4:00 a.m. PST today ridge located over Explorer.
By 4:00 p.m. PST today ridge located over Vancouver Island.

By 4:00 p.m. PST today approaching frontal system located west
of Bowie.

Marine Weather Statement

Issued 4:00 AM PST 5 January 2025 Gale force southeasterly winds will develop over the offshore
Waters tonight as a frontal system approaches from the west. As the
system tracks east, gale to storm force southeasterlies will spread
into the northern and central waters on Monday.

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