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Dixon Entrance West

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Issued 04:00 AM PST 02 January 2025

Today Tonight and Friday.

Gale warning in effect.

Wind east 25 to 35 knots becoming southerly 20 to 30 this evening then backing to easterly 15 to 25 Friday morning.

Scattered showers beginning this morning.

Waves

Issued 04:00 AM PST 02 January 2025

Dixon Entrance West - east of Langara

Today Tonight and Friday. Seas 2 to 3 metres subsiding to 2 Friday evening.

Dixon Entrance West - west of Langara

Today Tonight and Friday. Seas 3 to 4 metres subsiding to 3 Friday morning and to 2 Friday evening.

Extended Forecast

Issued 04:00 AM PST 02 January 2025
Saturday Wind southeast 15 to 20 knots increasing to southeast 20 to 30 in the afternoon.
Sunday Wind southeasterly 15 to 25 knots.
Monday Wind southeast 20 to 30 knots increasing to southeast 30 to 40.

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Gale warning in effect

Dixon Entrance West

Issued 04:00 AM PST 02 January 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 PST 2 January 2025 Today Tonight and Friday At 4:00 a.m. PST today frontal system located on a line
northwest-southeast over the offshore waters.
By 4:00 p.m. PST today weakening frontal system located on a line
east-west over Langara.

At 4:00 a.m. PST Friday low located off Explorer.
By 4:00 p.m. PST Friday low located over southern Explorer.

At 4:00 a.m. PST today quasi-stationary ridge located over
northeastern BC interior.

Marine Weather Statement

Issued 3:43 AM PST 2 January 2025 A frontal system will track northwards across Haida Gwaii today.
Ahead of the front, strong to gale force southeasterlies will
continue across northern and central waters this morning before
easing this afternoon. In its wake, winds will ease to moderate to
strong southerlies.

This system combined with a ridge of high pressure over the BC
Interior will continue to give strong to gale force outflow winds
through Major mainland inlets today and Friday.

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