There is no ice forecast issued for this area.

Warnings (In effect)

Gale warning in effect

Hecate Strait - southern half

Issued 4:00 PM PDT 21 March 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 21 March 2026 Tonight and Sunday At 4:00 p.m. PDT today departing frontal system located over
Hecate Strait.

At 4:00 p.m. PDT today low located west of Bowie.
By 9:30 p.m. PDT tonight departing low located north of Bowie.

At 4:00 a.m. PDT Sunday trough located west of Bowie.
By 4:00 p.m. PDT Sunday trough located over Hecate Strait.

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Marine Weather Statement

Issued 4:01 PM PDT 21 March 2026 A frontal system will bring southerly to southwesterly gales to the
outer waters today. Over Northern Bowie, westerly storms are expected
this afternoon and this evening as a low offshore passes near the
region.

Westerly to southwesterly gales move into northern waters on Sunday
as another trough moves across.

With an unstable airmass over the central and northern waters,
isolated thunderstorms are expected today with a slight risk of
waterspouts this afternoon and tonight.