There is no ice forecast issued for this area.

Warnings (In effect)

Gale warning in effect

Explorer - northwestern half

Issued 9:30 PM PST 19 December 2025

'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 9:30 PM PST 19 December 2025 Tonight and Saturday At 9:30 p.m. PST tonight low located 60 miles west of Langara.
By 10:30 a.m. PST Saturday weakening low located over Hecate Strait.

At 9:30 p.m. PST tonight building ridge located over northern
BC interior.

At 9:30 p.m. PST Saturday approaching low located over Explorer.

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Marine Weather Statement

Issued 9:28 PM PST 19 December 2025 A building Arctic ridge combined with a low pressure centre over
Haida Gwaii is producing strong to gale force outflow winds through
some of the North Coast inlets. The wind is expected to
Persist overnight into tomorrow morning as the low moves
Inland.

A weak disturbance over Explorer will track eastward across southern
waters tonight into tomorrow. Strong to gale force westerly winds are
expected before winds ease as the disturbance moves inland late
morning.