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Marine Forecast

Issued 04:00 AM PST 08 December 2024

Today Tonight and Monday.

Gale warning in effect.

Wind northwest 25 to 35 knots becoming northwest 20 to 30 early this morning then diminishing to northwest 10 to 20 late this morning. Wind diminishing to light early this evening then increasing to southeast 5 to 15 late overnight. Wind becoming southeast 10 to 20 near noon Monday.

Showers ending this afternoon. Showers Monday morning.

Waves

Issued 04:00 AM PST 08 December 2024
Today Tonight and Monday. Seas 5 to 7 metres subsiding to 4 to 6 this morning and to 3 to 4 this evening. Seas subsiding to 2 to 3 Monday morning and to 2 Monday afternoon.

Extended Forecast

Issued 04:00 AM PST 08 December 2024
Tuesday Wind southeast 10 to 20 knots increasing to southeast 20 to 30 late in the day.
Wednesday Wind southeast 25 to 35 knots.
Thursday Wind southeast 20 to 30 knots becoming northwest 20 to 30.

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Gale warning in effect

West Coast Vancouver Island South

Issued 04:00 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 4:00 AM PST 8 December 2024 Today Tonight and Monday At 4:00 a.m. PST today departing low 1014 mb located over the
Central Coast.

At 4:00 a.m. PST today building ridge located west of the offshore
waters.
By 4:00 p.m. PST today ridge located on a line north-south over
Haida Gwaii.

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 3:49 AM PST 8 December 2024 A weakening low over the Central Coast will continue to generate
strong to gale force northwesterly winds off the west coast of
Vancouver Island early this morning.

As a ridge of high pressure builds over the offshore waters today,
the northwest winds will gradually ease.

However, another frontal system is expected to move into the
Offshore waters on Monday, bringing a return of gale force
Southerly winds.

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