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Explorer - northwestern half

Forecast

Marine Forecast

Issued 10:30 AM PST 08 December 2024

Today Tonight and Monday.

Gale warning in effect.

Wind northwest 10 to 20 knots becoming variable 5 to 15 early this afternoon then becoming southeast 10 to 20 this evening. Wind increasing to southeast 20 to 30 late overnight then becoming southeast 25 to 35 Monday afternoon.

Showers Monday late in the day.

Waves

Issued 04:00 AM PST 08 December 2024
Today Tonight and Monday. Seas 5 to 7 metres subsiding to 3 to 5 late this morning and to 2 to 3 this evening. Seas building to 3 to 5 Monday afternoon.

Extended Forecast

Issued 04:00 AM PST 08 December 2024
Tuesday Wind southeast 20 to 30 knots.
Wednesday Wind south 30 to 40 knots diminishing to northwest 15 to 25 late in the day.
Thursday Wind westerly 15 to 25 knots.

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Gale warning in effect

Explorer - northwestern half

Issued 10:30 AM PST 08 December 2024

'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 8 December 2024 Today Tonight and Monday At 10:30 a.m. PST today building ridge located west of the offshore
waters.
By 9:30 p.m. PST tonight ridge located from Hecate Strait to
Explorer.

At 4:00 a.m. PST Monday frontal system located west of Bowie.
By 4:00 p.m. PST Monday frontal system located on a line north-south
over Bowie.

Marine Weather Statement

Issued 10:30 AM PST 8 December 2024 A frontal system is expected to move into the offshore waters on
Monday, bringing gale force southerly winds.

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