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Queen Charlotte Sound - western half

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Issued 09:30 PM PST 12 January 2026

Tonight and Tuesday.

Gale warning in effect.

Wind southwest 15 to 25 knots increasing to south 35 early Tuesday morning and to south 35 to 45 early Tuesday afternoon. Wind veering to southwest 35 Tuesday evening.

Periods of rain changing to periods of drizzle Tuesday morning then to periods of rain Tuesday evening.

Waves

Issued 04:00 PM PST 12 January 2026
Today Tonight and Tuesday. Seas 4 metres building to 6 Tuesday evening.

Extended Forecast

Issued 04:00 PM PST 12 January 2026
Wednesday Wind west 25 knots diminishing to westerly 15 in the afternoon.
Thursday Wind northerly 10 to 20 knots.
Friday Wind northeast 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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Gale warning in effect

Queen Charlotte Sound - western half

Issued 9:30 PM PST 12 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 9:30 PM PST 12 January 2026 Tonight and Tuesday At 9:30 p.m. PST tonight warm front located on a line east-west
over Explorer.
By 10:30 a.m. PST Tuesday departing warm front located on a line
east-west over the Alaska panhandle.

At 4:00 p.m. PST Tuesday cold front located over the offshore
waters.
By 10:00 p.m. PST Tuesday cold front located on a line north-south
over Haida Gwaii.

Marine Weather Statement

Issued 9:09 PM PST 12 January 2026 A warm front over Explorer will move northward across the central
waters tonight and the northern waters Tuesday morning. Gale to storm
force southerly winds will develop in its wake on Tuesday.

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