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Dixon Entrance East

Forecast

Marine Forecast

Issued 09:30 PM PST 21 January 2026

Tonight and Thursday.

Gale warning in effect.

Wind easterly 5 to 15 knots except northeasterly outflow 20 to 30 near Portland Inlet. Wind becoming northeast 10 to 20 early Thursday morning except northeasterly outflow 25 to 35 near Portland Inlet. Wind becoming northeast 15 to 25 Thursday evening except northeasterly outflow 35 near Portland Inlet.

Waves

Issued 04:00 PM PST 21 January 2026
Today Tonight and Thursday. Seas 1 metre.

Extended Forecast

Issued 04:00 PM PST 21 January 2026
Friday Wind northeasterly outflow 30 to 40 knots diminishing to northeasterly outflow 20 to 30 in the afternoon.
Saturday Wind northeasterly outflow 20 to 30 knots diminishing to easterly 5 to 15.
Sunday Wind southeast 10 to 20 knots.

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Warnings

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Gale warning in effect

Dixon Entrance East

Issued 9:30 PM PST 21 January 2026

'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 9:30 PM PST 21 January 2026 Tonight and Thursday At 9:30 p.m. PST tonight quasi-stationary ridge located over
BC interior.

At 7:00 a.m. PST Thursday low located over western Bowie.
By 4:00 p.m. PST Thursday dissipating low located over northwestern
Explorer.

Marine Weather Statement

Issued 9:18 PM PST 21 January 2026 High pressure over the B.C. Interior will continue to generate strong
to gale force outflow winds through the mainland inlets and valleys
over the next few days.

Meanwhile, extensive fog is expected to persist over the Strait of
Georgia and Dixon Entrance West for the next few days as light winds
prevail.

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