There is no ice forecast issued for this area.

Warnings (In effect)

Gale warning in effect

Explorer - southeastern half

Issued 4:00 PM PDT 06 April 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.

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Technical Marine Synopsis

Issued 4:00 PM PDT 6 April 2026 Tonight and Tuesday At 4:00 p.m. PDT today trough located over central Vancouver Island.
By 4:00 a.m. PDT Tuesday departing trough located over the South
Coast.

At 4:00 p.m. PDT today building ridge located west of the offshore
waters.

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Marine Weather Statement

Issued 3:49 PM PDT 6 April 2026 A strong pressure gradient will develop today between a ridge of high
pressure over the Pacific Ocean and a low pressure centre moving from
the Alaskan Panhandle to the interior of British Columbia.

This combination will give northwesterly and westerly gales to
northern waters this evening. Northwesterly and westerly gales have
spread to southern waters, including the inner South Coast, and will
continue through the night. Gales will diminish early Tuesday
morning.