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James Bay - southern half

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Issued 05:00 PM CST 12 January 2026

Tonight and Tuesday.

Gale warning in effect.

Wind northwest 15 knots diminishing to light early this evening then increasing to east 15 Tuesday morning. Wind increasing to east 20 near noon Tuesday and to north 35 Tuesday evening.

Snow Tuesday. Visibility 1 mile or less in snow.

Temperatures minus 7 falling to minus 16 Tuesday evening.

Waves

Issued 05:00 PM CST 11 January 2026
Forecasts have ended for the season.

Extended Forecast

Issued 05:00 PM CST 03 January 2026 Forecasts have not yet started for the season.

Ice Forecast

Issued 11:00 AM EST 12 January 2026 Today Tonight and Tuesday Forecasts available to mariners upon request. 

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Issued 11:00 AM EST 12 January 2026 Today Tonight and Tuesday

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Gale warning in effect

James Bay - southern half

Issued 5:00 PM CST 12 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.

Synopsis

Technical Marine Synopsis

Issued 4:45 PM EST 12 January 2026 Tonight and Tuesday At 0000 UTC Tuesday weakening low 994 mb located at 72N 68W.
By 0000 UTC Wednesday dissipating low 1002 mb located over
Baffin Bay.

At 0000 UTC Tuesday low 994 mb located at 61N 76W.
By 0000 UTC Wednesday low 996 mb located at 60N 73W.

At 0000 UTC Tuesday quasi-stationary trough located on a line
north-south over eastern Davis Strait.

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