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Queen Charlotte Sound - western half

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Issued 04:00 AM PST 11 February 2026

Today Tonight and Thursday.

Gale warning in effect.

Wind southwest 15 to 25 knots increasing to south 35 early this evening then diminishing to southwest 15 to 25 overnight. Wind southwest 15 to 25 Thursday.

Rain this afternoon and tonight. Showers Thursday late in the day.

Waves

Issued 04:00 AM PST 11 February 2026
Today Tonight and Thursday. Seas 2 to 3 metres building to 3 to 4 this afternoon and to 4 to 6 near midnight. Seas building to 6 to 8 Thursday morning then subsiding to 6 Thursday evening.

Extended Forecast

Issued 04:00 AM PST 11 February 2026
Friday Wind west 15 knots diminishing to light in the afternoon.
Saturday Wind light increasing to north 15 to 20 knots late in the day.
Sunday Wind north 10 to 20 knots increasing to south 20 to 25.

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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 04:00 AM PST 11 February 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 4:00 AM PST 11 February 2026 Today Tonight and Thursday At 4:00 a.m. PST today ridge located over Cape Scott extending
southwestward.
By 4:00 p.m. PST today ridge located over Tofino extending
southwestward.

At 4:00 a.m. PST today cold front located over northern Bowie.
By 2:00 p.m. PST today cold front located over Haida Gwaii.

At 4:00 p.m. PST today intensifying low 978 mb located west
of Bowie.
By 10:30 a.m. PST Thursday low 981 mb located north of Bowie.

Marine Weather Statement

Issued 3:20 AM PST 11 February 2026 A cold front will remain over northern waters today generating strong
to gale force southerly winds over northern and central waters.

An intense area of low pressure will approach the offshore waters
this afternoon then move into the Gulf of Alaska tonight. Widespread
gale force southerly winds are forecast for central waters and Hecate
Strait. Waters near and west of Haida Gwaii will see storm force
southerly and westerly winds tonight and Thursday morning.

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