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Douglas Channel

Forecast

Marine Forecast

Issued 10:30 AM PST 22 January 2026

Today Tonight and Friday.

Gale warning in effect.

Wind northeasterly outflow 20 to 30 knots increasing to northeasterly outflow 30 to 40 early this evening then diminishing to northeasterly outflow 15 to 25 Friday afternoon.

Temperatures minus 3 falling to minus 5 Friday morning.

Extended Forecast

Issued 04:00 AM PST 22 January 2026
Saturday Wind northeasterly outflow 15 to 25 knots diminishing to northeasterly outflow 5 to 15 in the afternoon.
Sunday Wind northeasterly outflow 5 to 15 knots.
Monday Wind northeasterly outflow 5 to 15 knots.

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

Douglas Channel

Issued 10:30 AM PST 22 January 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 or Weatheradio stations.

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Technical Marine Synopsis

Issued 10:30 AM PST 22 January 2026 Today Tonight and Friday At 10:30 a.m. PST today building ridge located over BC interior.
By 4:00 a.m. PST Friday quasi-stationary ridge located over BC
interior.

At 10:30 a.m. PST today low located over southern Bowie.
By 4:00 p.m. PST today dissipating low located over northwestern
Explorer.

Marine Weather Statement

Issued 8:04 AM PST 22 January 2026 High pressure over the BC Interior will strengthen tonight.
Moderate to strong outflow winds through the mainland inlets and
valleys will increase to strong to gale force this evening.

Meanwhile, extensive fog over the Strait of Georgia will persist
today but is expected to lift Friday afternoon. Elsewhere along the
BC coast, fog patches and low cloud will dissipate this evening as
the outflow flow strengthens.

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