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Dixon Entrance East

Forecast

Marine Forecast

Issued 04:00 PM PDT 21 March 2025

Tonight and Saturday.

Gale warning in effect.

Wind southwest 20 knots backing to southeast 25 near noon Saturday then increasing to southeast 35 to 45 Saturday evening.

Showers ending after midnight with a risk of thunderstorms. Rain Saturday afternoon and evening.

Waves

Issued 04:00 PM PDT 21 March 2025
Today Tonight and Saturday. Seas 1 to 2 metres building to 2 to 3 near midnight and to 3 to 4 Saturday evening.

Extended Forecast

Issued 04:00 PM PDT 21 March 2025
Sunday Wind southeast 30 to 40 knots diminishing to southwest 10 to 20 in the morning then veering to northwest 10 to 20 late in the day.
Monday Wind light becoming northeast 10 knots late in the day.
Tuesday Wind east 20 knots.

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Gale warning in effect

Dixon Entrance East

Issued 4:00 PM PDT 21 March 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 PM PDT 21 March 2025 Tonight and Saturday At 4:00 p.m. PDT today building ridge located over Explorer.

At 4:00 a.m. PDT Saturday trough located over the offshore waters.
By 4:00 p.m. PDT Saturday trough located west of Haida Gwaii.

Marine Weather Statement

Issued 3:55 PM PDT 21 March 2025 A developing front over the offshore waters will arrive Saturday
afternoon bringing southeast gales from Haida Gwaii and the North
Coast through the central waters to Explorer region. Gales will
increase to storm force near the headlands of Vancouver Island
Saturday evening. As the front sweeps onto the South Coast it will
bring gales to some inner straits overnight and early Sunday
Morning.

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