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East Baffin - northern half

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Issued 05:30 AM EDT 17 October 2026

Today Tonight and Sunday.

Gale warning in effect.

Wind northwest 25 knots increasing to northwest 35 late this evening and to northwest 40 Sunday afternoon.

Flurries.

Freezing spray warning in effect.

Moderate freezing spray becoming severe after midnight.

Temperatures near minus 5.

Waves

Issued 05:30 AM EDT 17 October 2026
Today Tonight and Sunday. Seas 2 metres building to 3 late this afternoon and to 3 to 5 late this evening.

Extended Forecast

Issued 05:30 AM EDT 17 October 2026
Monday Wind northwest 30 to 40 knots becoming north 30 in the morning then diminishing to north 15 to 20 late in the day.
Tuesday Wind north 15 to 20 knots backing to northwest 10 to 15.
Wednesday Wind northwest 10 to 15 knots becoming light late in the day.

Ice Forecast

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

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Ice Forecasts

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

Bergy water.

Warnings

Warnings (In effect)

Gale warning in effect

East Baffin - northern half

Issued 05:30 AM 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

East Baffin - northern half

Issued 05:30 AM 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 AM MDT 17 October 2026 Today Tonight and Sunday At 1200 UTC Saturday weakening ridge from 1025 mb high located
from 67N 93W to 77N 140W.
By 0000 UTC Monday weakening ridge located from 67N 83W to 81N 103W.

At 1200 UTC Saturday trough located over eastern Davis Strait.
By 0000 UTC Monday low 979 mb located at 74N 64W.

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