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Dixon Entrance West - west of Langara

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Marine Forecast

Issued 04:00 AM PDT 22 March 2025

Today Tonight and Sunday.

Gale warning in effect.

Wind southwest 20 knots backing to southeast 25 this morning then increasing to southeast 25 to 35 late this afternoon. Wind diminishing to southwest 20 late this evening then becoming southwest 10 to 20 Sunday morning.

Showers this afternoon and tonight.

Waves

Issued 04:00 AM PDT 22 March 2025
Today Tonight and Sunday. Seas 3 to 4 metres subsiding to 2 to 3 late overnight.

Extended Forecast

Issued 04:00 AM PDT 22 March 2025
Monday Wind southerly 10 to 20 knots increasing to south 25 in the afternoon.
Tuesday Wind south 25 knots diminishing to light.
Wednesday Wind northeast 15 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 04:00 AM PDT 22 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.

Synopsis

Technical Marine Synopsis

Issued 4:00 AM PDT 22 March 2025 Today Tonight and Sunday At 4:00 a.m. PDT today building ridge located over Explorer.
By 11:00 a.m. PDT today ridge located over central Vancouver Island.

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

At 2:00 p.m. PDT Sunday low located over northern Explorer.
By 8:00 p.m. PDT Sunday low located over the North Coast.

Marine Weather Statement

Issued 3:45 AM PDT 22 March 2025 A developing front over the offshore waters will arrive this
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
This evening. As the front sweeps onto the South Coast it will
Bring gales to some inner straits overnight and early Sunday morning.
Winds will diminish late Sunday night.

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