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Dixon Entrance West - west of Langara

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Issued 09:30 PM PDT 21 March 2025

Tonight and Saturday.

Gale warning in effect.

Wind southwest 15 knots increasing to southwest 20 near midnight then backing to southeast 25 Saturday morning. Wind increasing to southeast 25 to 35 late Saturday afternoon.

Showers ending after midnight with a risk of thunderstorms. Showers Saturday afternoon and evening.

Waves

Issued 04:00 PM PDT 21 March 2025
Today Tonight and Saturday. Seas 3 to 4 metres.

Extended Forecast

Issued 04:00 PM PDT 21 March 2025
Sunday Wind southwest 10 to 20 knots veering to northwest 10 to 20 late in the day.
Monday Wind southerly 10 to 20 knots backing to east 15 late in the day.
Tuesday Wind east 25 to 35 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 9:30 PM PDT 21 March 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.

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Technical Marine Synopsis

Issued 9:30 PM PDT 21 March 2025 Tonight and Saturday At 9:30 p.m. PDT tonight building ridge located over Explorer.
By 11:00 a.m. PDT Saturday ridge located over central Vancouver
Island.

At 4:00 a.m. PDT Saturday trough located over the offshore waters.
By 4:00 p.m. PDT Saturday trough located west of Haida Gwaii.

Marine Weather Statement

Issued 9:24 PM PDT 21 March 2025 A developing front over the offshore waters will arrive Saturday
afternoon bringing southeast gales from Haida Gwaii and the North
Coast through the central waters to Explorer region. Gales will
increase to storm force near the headlands of Vancouver Island
Saturday evening. As the front sweeps onto the South Coast it will
bring gales to some inner straits overnight and early Sunday
Morning.

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