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Explorer - northwestern half

Forecast

Marine Forecast

Issued 10:30 AM PST 11 November 2025

Today Tonight and Wednesday.

Gale warning in effect.

Wind variable 10 knots except west 20 over northern sections. Wind becoming variable 10 to 20 early this afternoon then becoming southeast 15 to 25 early this evening except northeast 20 over northern sections. Wind becoming southeast 20 to 30 late this evening except northeast 25 to 35 over northwestern sections. Wind becoming northerly 30 to 40 Wednesday evening.

Showers changing to rain near midnight. Visibility 1 mile or less in rain.

Waves

Issued 04:00 AM PST 11 November 2025
Today Tonight and Wednesday. Seas 3 to 4 metres.

Extended Forecast

Issued 04:00 AM PST 11 November 2025
Thursday Wind northwest 35 to 45 knots diminishing to northwest 15 to 25 late in the day.
Friday Wind southeast 20 knots becoming west 20.
Saturday Wind west 15 knots increasing to southwest 25.

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Gale warning in effect

Explorer - northwestern half

Issued 10:30 AM PST 11 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 10:30 AM PST 11 November 2025 Today Tonight and Wednesday At 10:30 a.m. PST today ridge located on a line northeast-southwest
over northern Vancouver Island.
By 1:00 a.m. PST Wednesday departing ridge located on a line
east-west over northern Haida Gwaii.

At 10:30 a.m. PST today deepening trough located southwest of the
offshore waters.
By 4:00 p.m. PST Wednesday deepening low located over central
Explorer.

Marine Weather Statement

Issued 10:24 AM PST 11 November 2025 A low pressure system will approach Explorer from the southwest
tonight, bringing northerly gales to North Explorer on Wednesday
morning. The northerly gales are expected to persist through the day
on Wednesday.

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