Amundsen

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Issued 07:00 AM MDT 18 August 2018

Today Tonight and Sunday.

Gale warning in effect.

Wind west 30 knots increasing to west 35 late this morning then diminishing to west 30 this evening. Wind diminishing to west 15 Sunday morning.

Chance of showers or flurries today and tonight. Rain beginning Sunday evening.

Temperatures near plus 1.

Waves

Issued 07:00 AM MDT 18 August 2018
Today Tonight and Sunday. Seas 4 metres subsiding to 3 late overnight and to 2 Sunday morning. Seas subsiding to 1 near noon Sunday.

Extended Forecast

Issued 07:00 AM MDT 18 August 2018
Monday Wind light becoming northwest 15 knots in the morning then diminishing to light in the afternoon.
Tuesday Wind light increasing to east 20 knots late in the day.
Wednesday Wind east 20 knots.

Ice Forecast

Issued 10:00 AM EDT 18 August 2018 Today Tonight and Sunday Special ice warning in effect. Open water except 3 tenths old ice near parts of the coast and in the western section. Unusual presence of old ice near parts of the coast and in the western section. 

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Ice Forecasts

Issued 10:00 AM EDT 18 August 2018 Today Tonight and Sunday

Ice Edge

Ice edge is outside the forecast region.

Ice Coverage

Special ice warning in effect.

Open water except 3 tenths old ice near parts of the coast and in
the western section. Unusual presence of old ice near parts of the
coast and in the western section.

Warnings

Warnings (In effect)

Gale warning in effect

Amundsen

Issued 07:58 AM MDT 18 August 2018

'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.

Special ice warning in effect

Amundsen

Issued 10:00 AM EDT 18 August 2018

Navigators in this marine area should be on the lookout for hazardous ice conditions and take necessary safety precautions. Please refer to the latest ice forecasts for further details and continue to monitor the situation through Canadian Coast Guard radio stations.

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Technical Marine Synopsis

Issued 6:30 AM MDT 18 August 2018 Today Tonight and Sunday At 1200 UTC Saturday ridge located from 76N 168W to 68N 141W.
By 0000 UTC Monday ridge located from 76N 168W to 72N 127W.

At 1200 UTC Saturday low 979 mb located near Melville Island.
By 0000 UTC Monday weakening low 994 mb located near Melville
Island.

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