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Clarence - northern half

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Issued 05:30 AM EDT 17 October 2026

Today Tonight and Sunday.

Storm warning in effect.

Wind northwest 25 knots diminishing to northwest 15 early this afternoon then increasing to north 35 early this evening. Wind increasing to north 50 overnight then diminishing to north 35 Sunday afternoon.

Scattered flurries this afternoon tonight and Sunday.

Freezing spray warning in effect.

Outside the ice edge moderate freezing spray becoming severe near midnight.

Temperatures near minus 7.

Waves

Issued 05:30 AM EDT 17 October 2026
Today Tonight and Sunday. Outside the ice edge seas 1 metre building to 1 to 2 early this evening and to 3 to 4 near midnight.

Extended Forecast

Issued 05:30 AM EDT 17 October 2026
Monday Wind north 30 knots diminishing to light late in the day.
Tuesday Wind light.
Wednesday Wind light.

Ice Forecast

Issued 11:00 AM EDT 17 October 2026 Today Tonight and Sunday 1 tenth new ice including a trace of multi-year ice except 9 tenths multi-year ice in the western section. 

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Issued 11:00 AM EDT 17 October 2026 Today Tonight and Sunday

Ice Edge

Ice edge estimated from Baffin Island near 7140N 7234W to 7256N
7045W to 7424N 7122W then eastward. Sea ice west of the ice edge.

Ice Coverage

1 tenth new ice including a trace of multi-year ice except 9 tenths
multi-year ice in the western section.

Warnings

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Storm warning in effect

Clarence - northern half

Issued 05:30 AM EDT 17 October 2026

'Storm' force winds of 48 to 63 knots are occurring or expected to occur in this marine area. Please refer to the latest marine forecasts for further details and continue to monitor the situation through Canadian Coast Guard radio.

Freezing spray warning in effect

Clarence - northern half

Issued 05:30 AM EDT 17 October 2026

Moderate or severe freezing spray is occurring or expected to occur in this marine area. Please refer to the latest marine forecasts for further details and continue to monitor the situation through Canadian Coast Guard radio.

Synopsis

Technical Marine Synopsis

Issued 6:30 AM MDT 17 October 2026 Today Tonight and Sunday At 1200 UTC Saturday weakening ridge from 1025 mb high located
from 67N 93W to 77N 140W.
By 0000 UTC Monday weakening ridge located from 67N 83W to 81N 103W.

At 1200 UTC Saturday trough located over eastern Davis Strait.
By 0000 UTC Monday low 979 mb located at 74N 64W.

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