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Marine Forecast

Issued 05:30 AM EST 17 January 2026

Today Tonight and Sunday.

Gale warning in effect.

Wind west 15 knots increasing to northwest 25 early this morning and to west 35 early this evening. Wind diminishing to west 25 Sunday morning.

Flurries ending this evening. Visibility 1 mile or less in flurries.

Freezing spray warning in effect.

Over open water severe freezing spray.

Temperatures minus 19 rising to minus 7 this afternoon then falling to minus 26 Sunday evening.

Waves

Issued 05:30 PM EST 16 January 2026
Tonight and Saturday. Over open water seas 2 to 3 metres.

Extended Forecast

Issued 05:30 AM EST 17 January 2026
Monday Wind west 20 knots diminishing to light in the morning.
Tuesday Wind light increasing to northeast 30 knots late in the day.
Wednesday Wind northeast 30 knots diminishing to north 20 late in the day.

Ice Forecast

Issued 11:00 AM EST 16 January 2026 Today Tonight and Saturday Ice pressure warning in effect. 7 tenths grey ice including 2 tenths grey-white ice except 9 plus tenths grey-white ice including 1 tenth first-year ice in the southwestern section. Consolidated first-year ice along parts of the coasts. Strong ice pressure near Killiniq developing Saturday evening. 

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Ice Conditions

Ice Forecasts

Issued 11:00 AM EST 16 January 2026 Today Tonight and Saturday

Ice Edge

Ice edge is outside the forecast region.

Ice Coverage

Ice pressure warning in effect.

7 tenths grey ice including 2 tenths grey-white ice except 9 plus
tenths grey-white ice including 1 tenth first-year ice in the
southwestern section. Consolidated first-year ice along parts of the
coasts.
Strong ice pressure near Killiniq developing Saturday evening.

Warnings

Warnings (In effect)

Gale warning in effect

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Issued 05:30 AM EST 17 January 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 or Weatheradio stations.

Freezing spray warning in effect

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Issued 05:30 AM EST 17 January 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 or Weatheradio stations.

Ice pressure warning in effect

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Issued 11:00 AM EST 16 January 2026

Navigators in this marine area should be on the lookout for hazardous ice conditions and take necessary safety precautions. Please refer to the latest ice forecasts for further details and continue to monitor the situation through Canadian Coast Guard radio stations.

Synopsis

Technical Marine Synopsis

Issued 4:45 AM EST 17 January 2026 Today Tonight and Sunday At 1200 UTC Saturday low 944 mb located at 57N 48W.
By 0000 UTC Monday low 974 mb located at 71N 62W.

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