Marine Forecast
Issued 05:00 AM CST 19 December 2025
Today Tonight and Saturday.
Gale warning in effect.
Wind northeast 40 knots backing to north 45 this morning then to
northwest 35 this afternoon. Wind diminishing to northwest 25 near midnight and
to northwest 15 late overnight. Wind diminishing to light Saturday morning then
increasing to east 20 Saturday afternoon.
Snow changing to flurries near noon. Visibility 1 mile or
less in flurries.
Freezing spray warning in effect.
Over open water severe freezing spray ending
overnight.
High today minus 6. Low tonight minus 16. High Saturday
minus 10.
Winds
Issued 05:00 AM CST 19 December 2025
Today Tonight and Saturday.
Gale warning in effect.
Wind northeast 40 knots backing to north 45 this morning then to
northwest 35 this afternoon. Wind diminishing to northwest 25 near midnight and
to northwest 15 late overnight. Wind diminishing to light Saturday morning then
increasing to east 20 Saturday afternoon.
Waves
Issued 05:00 PM CST 18 December 2025
Tonight and Friday.
Over open water seas 2 metres building to 4 near midnight and to
6 early Friday morning. Seas subsiding to 4 Friday evening.
Weather & Visibility
Issued 05:00 AM CST 19 December 2025
Today Tonight and Saturday.
Snow changing to flurries near noon. Visibility 1 mile or
less in flurries.
Air temperature
Issued 05:00 AM CST 19 December 2025
Today Tonight and Saturday.
High today minus 6. Low tonight minus 16. High Saturday
minus 10.
Freezing Spray
Issued 05:00 AM CST 19 December 2025
Today Tonight and Saturday.
Freezing spray warning in effect.
Over open water severe freezing spray ending
overnight.
Ice Forecasts
Issued 11:00 AM EST 18 December 2025 Today Tonight and Friday Ice Edge
Ice edge is outside the forecast region.
Ice Coverage
Ice pressure warning in effect.
9 tenths grey-white ice. Consolidated grey-white ice along parts of
the coasts.
Strong ice pressure in the pack ice in the southwestern section
developing Friday afternoon.
Warnings (In effect)
James Bay - southern half
Issued 05:00 AM 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 05:00 AM 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 18 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 AM EST 19 December 2025 Today Tonight and Saturday At 1200 UTC Friday dissipating low 978 mb located at 64N 68W.
By 0000 UTC Sunday low 950 mb located at 57N 58W.