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Douglas Channel

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Marine Forecast

Issued 10:30 AM PST 23 January 2026

Today Tonight and Saturday.

Gale warning in effect.

Wind northeasterly outflow 30 to 40 knots diminishing to northeasterly outflow 20 to 30 near noon and to northeasterly outflow 10 to 20 near noon Saturday.

Temperatures near zero.

Extended Forecast

Issued 04:00 AM PST 23 January 2026
Sunday Wind northeasterly outflow 5 to 15 knots.
Monday Wind northeasterly outflow 5 to 15 knots becoming light.
Tuesday Wind northeasterly outflow 10 to 20 knots diminishing to light late in the day.

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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 23 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 23 January 2026 Today Tonight and Saturday At 10:30 a.m. PST today ridge located over BC interior.
By 4:00 a.m. PST Saturday weakening ridge located over BC interior.

At 4:00 p.m. PST Saturday frontal system located west of the
offshore waters.

Marine Weather Statement

Issued 10:19 AM PST 23 January 2026 High pressure over Interior British Columbia continues to produce
gale force outflow winds through the mainland inlets and valleys of
central and north coasts late this morning. These outflow winds
Will gradually ease near noon and diminish further by Saturday
afternoon as the high weakens.

Meanwhile, fog banks over the Northern Strait of Georgia are expected
to become fog patches this afternoon.

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