Marine Forecast
Issued 05:00 PM CST 19 December 2025
Tonight and Saturday.
Gale warning in effect.
Wind northwest 35 knots diminishing to northwest 25 near
midnight and to west 15 late overnight. Wind diminishing to light early Saturday
morning then becoming southeast 15 near noon Saturday.
Scattered flurries changing to snow Saturday
evening.
Freezing spray warning in effect.
Over open water severe freezing spray becoming moderate
overnight and ending Saturday morning. Moderate freezing spray beginning
Saturday evening.
Low tonight minus 16. High Saturday minus 10.
Winds
Issued 05:00 PM CST 19 December 2025
Tonight and Saturday.
Gale warning in effect.
Wind northwest 35 knots diminishing to northwest 25 near
midnight and to west 15 late overnight. Wind diminishing to light early Saturday
morning then becoming southeast 15 near noon Saturday.
Waves
Issued 05:00 PM CST 19 December 2025
Tonight and Saturday.
Over open water seas 4 metres subsiding to 2 late overnight and
to 1 or less early Saturday morning.
Weather & Visibility
Issued 05:00 PM CST 19 December 2025
Tonight and Saturday.
Scattered flurries changing to snow Saturday
evening.
Air temperature
Issued 05:00 PM CST 19 December 2025
Tonight and Saturday.
Low tonight minus 16. High Saturday minus 10.
Freezing Spray
Issued 05:00 PM CST 19 December 2025
Tonight and Saturday.
Freezing spray warning in effect.
Over open water severe freezing spray becoming moderate
overnight and ending Saturday morning. Moderate freezing spray beginning
Saturday evening.
Ice Forecasts
Issued 11:00 AM EST 19 December 2025 Today Tonight and Saturday Ice Edge
Ice edge is outside the forecast region.
Ice Coverage
Ice pressure warning in effect.
8 tenths grey-white ice. Consolidated grey-white ice along parts of
the coasts.
Strong ice pressure in the pack ice developing this afternoon and
easing overnight.
Warnings (In effect)
James Bay - southern half
Issued 5:00 PM CST 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.
James Bay - southern half
Issued 5:00 PM CST 19 December 2025Moderate or severe freezing spray is occurring or expected to occur in this marine area. Please refer to the latest marine forecasts for further details and continue to monitor the situation through Canadian Coast Guard radio or Weatheradio stations.
James Bay
Issued 11:00 AM EST 19 December 2025Navigators in this marine area should be on the lookout for hazardous ice conditions and take necessary safety precautions. Please refer to the latest ice forecasts for further details and continue to monitor the situation through Canadian Coast Guard radio stations.
Technical Marine Synopsis
Issued 4:45 PM EST 19 December 2025 Tonight and Saturday At 0000 UTC Saturday dissipating low 987 mb located at 65N 68W.
At 0000 UTC Sunday approaching low 948 mb located at 57N 57W.