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Queen Charlotte Sound - western half

Forecast

Marine Forecast

Issued 04:00 AM PDT 23 May 2025

Today Tonight and Saturday.

Gale warning in effect.

Wind south 15 to 25 knots increasing to southerly 25 to 35 early this evening then diminishing to south 20 Saturday evening.

Showers changing to rain after midnight.

Waves

Issued 04:00 AM PDT 23 May 2025
Today Tonight and Saturday. Seas 1 metre building to 1 to 2 late this morning and to 2 to 3 early this evening. Seas building to 3 to 4 late this evening.

Extended Forecast

Issued 04:00 AM PDT 23 May 2025
Sunday Wind southeast 25 to 35 knots diminishing to south 15 to 25 in the morning.
Monday Wind south 20 knots increasing to south 30 to 40.
Tuesday Wind south 20 knots increasing to south 25 to 35.

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Warnings

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Gale warning in effect

Queen Charlotte Sound - western half

Issued 04:00 AM PDT 23 May 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 PDT 23 May 2025 Today Tonight and Saturday At 4:00 a.m. PDT today frontal system located west of Haida Gwaii.
By 4:00 p.m. PDT today frontal system located over Queen Charlotte
Sound.

At 10:00 a.m. PDT today frontal system located southwest of Bowie.
By 10:00 a.m. PDT Saturday frontal system located over Haida Gwaii.

Marine Weather Statement

Issued 3:40 AM PDT 23 May 2025 A frontal system will cross the northern waters today. Ahead of
The system, strong to gale force southeasterlies will prevail.

Another front will follow and reach the offshore waters this
afternoon and Haida Gwaii Saturday morning. Strong to gale force
south or southeasterlies will redevelop ahead of this front over most
northern and central waters tonight and prevail most of Saturday.

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