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Queen Charlotte Sound - western half

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Issued 10:30 AM PST 04 December 2025

Today Tonight and Friday.

Gale warning in effect.

Wind northwest 10 to 15 knots diminishing to light early this afternoon then increasing to southeast 15 early this evening. Wind increasing to southeast 25 near midnight and to southwest 35 late overnight. Wind veering to northwest 40 Friday afternoon then diminishing to west 30 Friday evening.

Periods of rain. Visibility 1 mile or less in rain.

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Issued 04:00 AM PST 04 December 2025
Today Tonight and Friday. Seas 2 metres building to 3 to 4 Friday morning and to 5 Friday afternoon.

Extended Forecast

Issued 04:00 AM PST 04 December 2025
Saturday Wind west 20 to 30 knots increasing to south 35 late in the day.
Sunday Wind southwest 35 knots.
Monday Wind southwest 35 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 10:30 AM PST 04 December 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.

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Issued 10:30 AM PST 4 December 2025 Today Tonight and Friday At 4:00 p.m. PST today frontal system located off Bowie.
By 4:00 a.m. PST Friday departing frontal system located on a line
northwest-southeast over eastern Queen Charlotte Sound.

At 4:00 a.m. PST Friday low 998 mb located over western Bowie.
By 4:00 p.m. PST Friday low 996 mb located over Hecate Strait.

Marine Weather Statement

Issued 10:28 AM PST 4 December 2025 An approaching frontal system will track across the offshore waters
tonight and onto the mainland coast Friday morning. Ahead of the
front, strong to gale force southeast winds will develop over
offshore waters this evening and spread to northern and central
waters tonight.

In its wake, winds will shift to southwest gales over northern and
central waters and reach storm force westerlies over offshore areas.

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