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West Baffin - northern half

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Issued 05:30 PM EDT 04 October 2022

Tonight and Wednesday.

Gale warning in effect.

Wind northwest 25 knots increasing to northwest 35 early Wednesday afternoon.

Scattered flurries.

Freezing spray warning in effect.

Over open water moderate freezing spray becoming severe overnight.

Temperatures near minus 5.

Waves

Issued 05:30 PM EDT 04 October 2022
Tonight and Wednesday. Over open water seas 4 metres building to 5 Wednesday afternoon.

Extended Forecast

Issued 05:30 PM EDT 04 October 2022
Thursday Wind north 15 knots diminishing to light in the morning.
Friday Wind light.
Saturday Wind light.

Ice Forecast

Issued 11:00 AM EDT 4 October 2022 Today Tonight and Wednesday Bergy water except 4 tenths multi-year ice in the northwestern section. 

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Issued 11:00 AM EDT 4 October 2022 Today Tonight and Wednesday

Ice Edge

First ice edge estimated from Baffin Island near 7247N 8016W to
Bylot Island near 7251N 7957W. Sea ice northwest of the ice edge.

Second ice edge estimated from Bylot Island near 7256N 7603W to
7336N 7413W to 7406N 7528W to near 7456N 7305W then eastwards. Sea
ice west of the ice edge.

Ice Coverage

Bergy water except 4 tenths multi-year ice in the northwestern
section.

Warnings

Warnings (In effect)

Gale warning in effect

West Baffin - northern half

Issued 5:30 PM EDT 04 October 2022

'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.

Freezing spray warning in effect

West Baffin - northern half

Issued 5:30 PM EDT 04 October 2022

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 or Weatheradio stations.

Synopsis

Technical Marine Synopsis

Issued 6:30 PM MDT 4 October 2022 Tonight and Wednesday At 0000 UTC Wednesday quasi-stationary low 994 mb located at
75N 62W.

At 0000 UTC Thursday approaching trough from low located from 78N
140W to 67N 133W.

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