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Marine Forecast

Issued 05:30 AM EST 18 January 2026

Today Tonight and Monday.

Gale warning in effect.

Wind west 35 knots diminishing to west 25 early this morning and to light Monday morning.

Periods of snow overnight.

Freezing spray warning in effect.

Over open water severe freezing spray becoming moderate Monday morning and ending Monday afternoon.

Temperatures minus 21 falling to minus 26 this evening.

Waves

Issued 05:30 PM EST 17 January 2026
Tonight and Sunday. Over open water seas 2 to 3 metres.

Extended Forecast

Issued 05:30 AM EST 18 January 2026
Tuesday Wind light increasing to northeast 15 knots in the afternoon and to northeast 35 late in the day.
Wednesday Wind northeast 35 knots diminishing to north 20 late in the day.
Thursday Wind north 20 knots diminishing to light.

Ice Forecast

Issued 11:00 AM EST 18 January 2026 Today Tonight and Monday Ice pressure warning in effect. 7 tenths grey ice including 3 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 today and easing early Monday morning. 

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Ice Conditions

Ice Forecasts

Issued 11:00 AM EST 18 January 2026 Today Tonight and Monday

Ice Edge

Ice edge is outside the forecast region.

Ice Coverage

Ice pressure warning in effect.

7 tenths grey ice including 3 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 today and easing early Monday
morning.

Warnings

Warnings (In effect)

Gale warning in effect

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Issued 05:30 AM EST 18 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 18 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 18 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 18 January 2026 Today Tonight and Monday At 1200 UTC Sunday low 963 mb located at 68N 55W.
By 0000 UTC Tuesday low 1005 mb located at 75N 78W.

At 1200 UTC Sunday low 983 mb located at 67N 70W.
By 0000 UTC Tuesday low 999 mb located at 66N 82W.

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