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West Coast Haida Gwaii - northern half

Forecast

Marine Forecast

Issued 04:00 PM PDT 12 October 2024

Tonight and Sunday.

Gale warning in effect.

Wind south 20 to 30 knots becoming south 25 to 35 Sunday morning then becoming south 20 to 30 Sunday afternoon.

Rain ending near midnight. Periods of rain Sunday.

Waves

Issued 04:00 PM PDT 12 October 2024
Today Tonight and Sunday. Seas 4 to 6 metres subsiding to 3 to 4 this evening and to 2 to 3 late overnight. Seas building to 3 to 5 Sunday morning.

Extended Forecast

Issued 04:00 PM PDT 12 October 2024
Monday Wind southerly 15 to 25 knots veering to southwesterly 10 to 20 late in the day.
Tuesday Wind southwesterly 10 to 20 knots increasing to southeast 25 to 35.
Wednesday Wind northwest 20 to 30 knots increasing to northwest 30 to 40.

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Gale warning in effect

West Coast Haida Gwaii - northern half

Issued 4:00 PM PDT 12 October 2024

'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.

Synopsis

Technical Marine Synopsis

Issued 4:00 PM PDT 12 October 2024 Tonight and Sunday At 4:00 p.m. PDT today weakening ridge located over BC interior.

At 4:00 p.m. PDT today frontal system located on a line north-south
over Haida Gwaii.
By 4:00 a.m. PDT Sunday frontal system located on a line north-south
over the Central Coast.

Marine Weather Statement

Issued 3:38 PM PDT 12 October 2024 A frontal system located over Haida Gwaii will track eastward
reaching the Central Coast early Sunday morning. Ahead of the front,
gale to storm force southeast winds are forecast over the northern
and central waters.

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