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Dixon Entrance West - west of Langara

Forecast

Marine Forecast

Issued 10:30 AM PST 10 December 2023

Today Tonight and Monday.

Gale warning in effect.

Wind northwest 5 to 15 knots becoming light near noon then increasing to south 15 to 25 this evening. Wind increasing to southeast 25 to 35 Monday afternoon and to southeast 35 to 45 Monday evening.

Periods of drizzle Monday morning and afternoon changing to rain.

Waves

Issued 04:00 AM PST 10 December 2023
Today Tonight and Monday. Seas 3 to 5 metres subsiding to 2 to 3 near noon then building to 3 to 5 near noon Monday. Seas building to 5 to 7 Monday evening.

Extended Forecast

Issued 04:00 AM PST 10 December 2023
Tuesday Wind south 45 to 55 knots diminishing to southwest 35 to 40 late in the day.
Wednesday Wind southwest 35 knots backing to south 30 to 40.
Thursday Wind south 40 to 50 knots.

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Map of Pacific - North Coast marine weather areas Middle Nomad - 46004 South Nomad - 46036 Dixon Entrance Central - 46145 South Moresby - 46147 Nanakwa Shoal - 46181 North Hecate Strait - 46183 North Nomad - 46184 South Hecate Strait - 46185 West Sea Otter - 46204 West Dixon Entrance - 46205 East Dellwood - 46207 West Moresby - 46208 Sartine Island Cape St.James Kindakun Rocks Langara Island Masset Municipal Airport 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
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Gale warning in effect

Dixon Entrance West - west of Langara

Issued 10:30 AM PST 10 December 2023

'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 10:30 AM PST 10 December 2023 Today Tonight and Monday At 10:30 a.m. PST today building ridge located over Bowie.
By 4:00 p.m. PST today ridge located over Langara extending
southwestward.

By 4:00 a.m. PST Monday ridge located over Cape St. James extending
southwestward.

At 4:00 a.m. PST Monday frontal system located over the Gulf
of Alaska.
By 4:00 p.m. PST Monday frontal system located off Bowie.

Marine Weather Statement

Issued 10:23 AM PST 10 December 2023 A front will approach Bowie this evening then stall through Monday.
Southwesterly gales will prevail over Northern Bowie from this
evening through Monday.

A low pressure system will approach the northern waters late Monday.
Gale to storm force southerlies will develop over most northern
waters Monday evening and spread to central waters on Tuesday.

Another vigorous system will reach Haida Gwaii late on Tuesday,
spreading storm force southerly winds across northern and central
waters, with possible hurricane force winds over Hecate Strait and
Dixon entrances.

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