Western Lake Ontario
Forecast
Marine Forecast
Issued 06:30 PM EST 22 January 2026
Tonight and Friday.
Gale warning in effect.
Wind west 30 knots increasing to west 35 near midnight then diminishing to northwest 25 Friday afternoon.
Scattered flurries. Visibility 1 mile or less in flurries.
Freezing spray warning in effect.
Freezing spray.
Strong wind warning program has ended for the season.
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Issued 12:00 PM EDT 16 May 2025 Forecasts have ended for the season.Warnings
Warnings (In effect)
Gale warning in effect
Western Lake Ontario
Issued 6:30 PM EST 22 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
Western Lake Ontario
Issued 6:30 PM EST 22 January 2026Moderate 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.
Synopsis
Technical Marine Synopsis
Issued 6:30 PM EST 22 January 2026 Tonight and Friday At 6:30 p.m. EST tonight departing low 1003 mb located southeastof James Bay.
At 6:30 p.m. EST tonight trough located on a line
northeast-southwest over northeastern Ontario.
By 6:30 p.m. EST Friday trough located on a line east-west over
New York State.
At 6:30 p.m. EST tonight quasi-stationary ridge located on a line
northwest-southeast over Saskatchewan.
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