There is no ice forecast issued for this area.

Warnings (In effect)

Gale warning in effect

Explorer - northwestern half

Issued 04:00 AM PST 18 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 4:00 AM PST 18 December 2025 Today Tonight and Friday At 4:00 a.m. PST today low located over northeastern Bowie.
By 9:30 p.m. PST tonight weakening low located over the North Coast.

At 4:00 a.m. PST today low 994 mb located southwest of Explorer.
By 4:00 p.m. PST today departing low located over the southern
Strait of Georgia.

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Marine Weather Statement

Issued 3:36 AM PST 18 December 2025 A low pressure centre will track across Southern Explorer this
morning and Vancouver Island in the afternoon. Ahead of the low,
Gale force southeasterlies will develop this morning over the inner
South Coast. In its wake, strong to gale force westerlies will
develop over Explorer midday today and then spread to the inner
South Coast this afternoon.