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James Bay

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Issued 05:00 PM CDT 17 October 2026

Tonight and Sunday.

Gale warning in effect.

Wind northwest 15 knots diminishing to light early this evening then increasing to south 20 to 25 late overnight. Wind increasing to southeast 35 early Sunday morning then diminishing to west 25 to 30 Sunday evening.

Waves

Issued 05:00 PM CDT 17 October 2026
Tonight and Sunday. Seas 2 metres subsiding to 1 late this evening then building to 2 early Sunday morning.

Extended Forecast

Issued 05:00 PM CDT 17 October 2026
Monday Wind west 25 to 30 knots increasing to west 35 in the morning.
Tuesday Wind northwest 20 to 25 knots increasing to south 30 late in the day.
Wednesday Wind south 30 knots diminishing to northwest 25 late in the day.

Ice Forecast

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

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

Ice Edge

Ice edge estimated from Nunavut near 6812N 8158W to 6917N 7956W to
6917N 7955W to 6810N 7928W to 6546N 7444W to 6538N 7740W to Baffin
Island near 6459N 7807W. Sea ice west then northeast of the ice
edge.

Ice Coverage

Ice free.

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Gale warning in effect

James Bay

Issued 5:00 PM CDT 17 October 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.

Synopsis

Technical Marine Synopsis

Issued 4:45 PM EDT 17 October 2026 Tonight and Sunday At 0000 UTC Sunday weakening low 971 mb located at 70N 51W.
By 0000 UTC Monday low 983 mb located at 75N 65W.

At 0000 UTC Sunday deepening low 990 mb located at 56N 105W.
By 0000 UTC Monday low 985 mb located at 58N 89W.

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