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Douglas Channel

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Marine Forecast

Issued 10:30 AM PDT 25 October 2026

Today Tonight and Monday.

Gale warning in effect.

Wind northeasterly outflow 25 to 35 knots becoming northeasterly outflow 20 to 30 this afternoon then diminishing to northeasterly outflow 10 to 20 early Monday morning. Wind diminishing to light near noon Monday.

Temperatures near plus 2.

Extended Forecast

Issued 04:00 AM PDT 25 October 2026
Tuesday Wind light becoming northeasterly outflow 10 knots in the morning then increasing to northeasterly outflow 15 to 25 late in the day.
Wednesday Wind northeasterly outflow 15 to 25 knots.
Thursday Wind northeasterly outflow 15 to 25 knots.

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

Douglas Channel

Issued 10:30 AM PDT 25 October 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.

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Technical Marine Synopsis

Issued 10:30 AM PDT 25 October 2026 Today Tonight and Monday At 10:30 a.m. PDT today low 1006 mb located over southern Explorer.
By 9:30 p.m. PDT tonight weakening low 1010 mb located south
of Explorer.

At 10:30 a.m. PDT today building ridge located over northern
BC interior.

Marine Weather Statement

Issued 10:22 AM PDT 25 October 2026 A low pressure centre is bringing gale force northeasterlies and
southeasterlies to Explorer, West Vancouver Island, and eastern
sections of Juan de Fuca Strait. As the low continues to move south
this afternoon, winds will gradually ease. Over Explorer, there is
also a risk of isolated thunderstorms near the low centre.

Strong to gale force outflow winds will continue through Major
mainland inlets as a ridge builds over Interior British Columbia.

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