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Explorer - northwestern half

Forecast

Marine Forecast

Issued 04:00 AM PST 17 November 2025

Today Tonight and Tuesday.

Gale warning in effect.

Wind northwest 15 to 25 knots backing to west 15 to 20 near noon then to southwest 15 to 25 early this evening. Wind backing to south 10 to 20 near noon Tuesday then increasing to southeast 35 to 45 Tuesday evening.

Showers this afternoon and tonight.

Waves

Issued 04:00 AM PST 17 November 2025
Today Tonight and Tuesday. Seas 3 to 4 metres subsiding to 3 near noon.

Extended Forecast

Issued 04:00 AM PST 17 November 2025
Wednesday Wind southeast 40 to 50 knots diminishing to southwest 15 to 25 in the afternoon then increasing to southeast 25 to 35 late in the day.
Thursday Wind north 25 to 35 knots backing to northwest 30 to 40.
Friday Wind west 10 to 20 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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Warnings

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Gale warning in effect

Explorer - northwestern half

Issued 04:00 AM PST 17 November 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 PST 17 November 2025 Today Tonight and Tuesday At 4:00 a.m. PST today low located over Vancouver.
By 10:30 a.m. PST today weakening low located over the Lower
Mainland.

At 4:00 a.m. PST today building ridge located over Bowie.
By 4:00 p.m. PST today ridge located from Hecate Strait to Explorer.

At 4:00 p.m. PST today cold front located over Bowie.
By 4:00 a.m. PST Tuesday cold front located over Haida Gwaii.

Marine Weather Statement

Issued 3:47 AM PST 17 November 2025 Gale force westerly and northwesterly winds continue this morning
For West Vancouver Island and Juan de Fuca Strait. The winds will
gradually ease this morning.

A cold front will move across Bowie today. Gale force southwesterly
winds will develop this morning then ease late this afternoon.

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