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Bowie - northern half

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Issued 04:00 AM PDT 20 October 2026

Today Tonight and Wednesday.

Gale warning in effect.

Wind southwest 30 to 40 knots diminishing to westerly 20 early this evening then increasing to westerly 30 near noon Wednesday. Wind diminishing to westerly 20 Wednesday evening.

Showers ending near midnight. Showers Wednesday evening.

Waves

Issued 04:00 AM PDT 20 October 2026
Today Tonight and Wednesday. Seas 4 to 6 metres subsiding to 3 to 4 Wednesday morning.

Extended Forecast

Issued 04:00 AM PDT 20 October 2026
Thursday Wind west 15 to 25 knots becoming west 10 to 20 late in the day.
Friday Wind west 10 to 20 knots becoming north 10 late in the day.
Saturday Wind northeast 25 knots.

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Map of Pacific - North Coast marine weather areas Masset Municipal Airport North Hecate Strait - 46183 North Nomad - 46184 South Hecate Strait - 46185 West Sea Otter - 46204 Sartine Island West Dixon Entrance - 46205 East Dellwood - 46207 West Moresby - 46208 Cape St.James Kindakun Rocks Langara Island Middle Nomad - 46004 Rose Spit Sandspit Airport Bella Bella Airport Bella Coola Airport Bonilla Island Cathedral Point Cumshewa Island Grey Islet Holland Rock Lucy Islands Lightstation Prince Rupert Airport Nanakwa Shoal - 46181 Dixon Entrance Central - 46145 South Nomad - 46036 South Moresby - 46147
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Gale warning in effect

Bowie - northern half

Issued 04:00 AM PDT 20 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 4:00 AM PDT 20 October 2026 Today Tonight and Wednesday At 4:00 a.m. PDT today frontal system located west of Bowie.
By 4:00 a.m. PDT Wednesday weakening frontal system located from
Hecate Strait to Explorer.

At 10:30 a.m. PDT today ridge located on a line northeast-southwest
over Queen Charlotte Sound.
By 9:30 p.m. PDT Wednesday departing ridge located on a line
northeast-southwest over southern Vancouver Island.

At 4:30 a.m. PDT Wednesday ridge located over Bowie extending
northeastward.
By 9:30 p.m. PDT Wednesday ridge located from the Central Coast
to Explorer.

Marine Weather Statement

Issued 4:01 AM PDT 20 October 2026 A strong cold front extending from the Gulf of Alaska will spread
gale force southwesterlies across the northern waters from northwest
to southeast ahead of the front today. The southwesterly gales will
ease to strong winds overnight.

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