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Jones - eastern half

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Issued 05:30 PM EDT 17 October 2026

Tonight and Sunday.

Gale warning in effect.

Wind west 25 knots except west 35 near the mouth of Jones Sound. Wind diminishing to northwest 15 late this evening except northwest 30 near the mouth of Jones Sound. Wind northwest 15 except northwest 30 near the mouth of Jones Sound Sunday.

Scattered flurries ending near midnight.

Freezing spray warning in effect.

Over open water freezing spray ending this evening.

Temperatures near minus 9.

Waves

Issued 05:30 PM EDT 17 October 2026
Tonight and Sunday. Over open water seas 1 metre or less.

Extended Forecast

Issued 05:30 PM EDT 17 October 2026
Monday Wind northwest 15 knots.
Tuesday Wind west 15 knots diminishing to light.
Wednesday Wind light.

Ice Forecast

Issued 11:00 AM EDT 17 October 2026 Today Tonight and Sunday 9 tenths new ice including 1 tenth multi-year ice. 

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Issued 11:00 AM EDT 17 October 2026 Today Tonight and Sunday

Ice Edge

Ice edge estimated from Baffin Island near 7140N 7234W to 7256N
7045W to 7424N 7122W then eastward. Sea ice west of the ice edge.

Ice Coverage

9 tenths new ice including 1 tenth multi-year ice.

Warnings

Warnings (In effect)

Gale warning in effect

Jones - eastern half

Issued 5:30 PM EDT 17 October 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.

Freezing spray warning in effect

Jones - eastern half

Issued 5:30 PM EDT 17 October 2026

Moderate or severe freezing spray is occurring or expected to occur in this marine area. Please refer to the latest marine forecasts for further details and continue to monitor the situation through Canadian Coast Guard radio.

Synopsis

Technical Marine Synopsis

Issued 6:30 PM MDT 17 October 2026 Tonight and Sunday At 0000 UTC Sunday ridge from 1012 mb high located from 67N 91W
to 79N 140W.
By 0000 UTC Monday ridge from 1015 mb high located from 72N 113W
to 67N 83W.

At 0000 UTC Sunday trough located over eastern Davis Strait.
By 0000 UTC Monday low 984 mb located at 75N 64W.

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