There is no ice forecast issued for this area.

Warnings (In effect)

Gale warning in effect

Central Coast from McInnes Island to Pine Island

Issued 9:30 PM PST 16 February 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.

---

Technical Marine Synopsis

Issued 9:30 PM PST 16 February 2026 Tonight and Tuesday At 9:30 p.m. PST tonight trough from low located over Queen
Charlotte Sound extending northward.
By 4:00 a.m. PST Tuesday trough located west of Vancouver Island.

At 9:30 p.m. PST tonight building ridge located over northern
BC interior.
By 10:30 a.m. PST Tuesday quasi-stationary ridge located over
BC interior.

---

Marine Weather Statement

Issued 9:20 PM PST 16 February 2026 Gale force northwesterlies will continue over the northern, central
and offshore waters tonight. Winds will weaken slightly on Tuesday
but northerly gales are forecast to persist over the offshore waters.

An Arctic high pressure ridge will build over Northern BC tonight and
continue pushing south on Tuesday. Gale force outflow winds, with a
risk of freezing spray, can be expected through the mainland inlets
along the north and Central Coast from Tuesday through Thursday
morning.