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West Coast Vancouver Island North

Forecast

Marine Forecast

Issued 10:30 AM PST 28 November 2023

Today Tonight and Wednesday.

Gale warning in effect.

Wind southeast 15 to 20 knots diminishing to southeast 10 to 15 early this evening then increasing to southeast 20 early Wednesday morning. Wind increasing to southeast 25 to 35 Wednesday afternoon.

Showers changing to rain Wednesday evening.

Waves

Issued 04:00 AM PST 28 November 2023
Today Tonight and Wednesday. Seas 1 to 2 metres building to 2 to 3 near midnight.

Extended Forecast

Issued 04:00 AM PST 28 November 2023
Thursday Wind southeast 20 to 30 knots diminishing to northwest 15 in the morning.
Friday Wind southeast 25 knots diminishing to northwest 10 to 20.
Saturday Wind northwest 25 to 35 knots becoming southwest 20 to 30.

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

West Coast Vancouver Island North

Issued 10:30 AM PST 28 November 2023

'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 10:30 AM PST 28 November 2023 Today Tonight and Wednesday At 10:30 a.m. PST today quasi-stationary ridge located over BC
interior.

At 10:30 a.m. PST today dissipating frontal system located over
Queen Charlotte Sound.

At 4:00 a.m. PST Wednesday approaching frontal system located west
of Bowie.

Marine Weather Statement

Issued 3:53 AM PST 28 November 2023 An approaching front will bring strong to gale force southerly winds
to Bowie on Wednesday morning. Winds will rise to strong to gale
force southerly over the northern and central waters on Wednesday
afternoon as the front moves eastward.

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