Marine Forecast
Issued 04:00 AM PST 17 December 2025
Today Tonight and Thursday.
Gale warning in effect.
Wind west 25 to 35 knots with gusts to 40 diminishing to west 15
to 25 early this morning then backing to south 20 to 30 late overnight. Wind
becoming west 25 to 35 Thursday afternoon then becoming west 20 to 30 Thursday
evening.
Periods of rain.
Strong wind warning program has ended for the season.
Winds
Issued 04:00 AM PST 17 December 2025
Today Tonight and Thursday.
Gale warning in effect.
Wind west 25 to 35 knots with gusts to 40 diminishing to west 15
to 25 early this morning then backing to south 20 to 30 late overnight. Wind
becoming west 25 to 35 Thursday afternoon then becoming west 20 to 30 Thursday
evening.
Strong wind warning program has ended for the season.
Weather & Visibility
Issued 04:00 AM PST 17 December 2025
Today Tonight and Thursday.
Periods of rain.
There is no ice forecast issued for this area.
Warnings (In effect)
Juan de Fuca Strait - west entrance
Issued 04:00 AM PST 17 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.
Technical Marine Synopsis
Issued 4:00 AM PST 17 December 2025 Today Tonight and Thursday At 4:00 a.m. PST today low located over the Gulf of Alaska.
By 4:00 p.m. PST today low located over northern Bowie.
At 4:00 a.m. PST Thursday low 994 mb located southwest of Explorer.
By 10:30 a.m. PST Thursday low 987 mb located off Vancouver Island.
Marine Weather Statement
Issued 3:39 AM PST 17 December 2025 In the wake of a passing low pressure system, an unstable airmass
will be in place across the region. Gale force westerly winds will
persist today.
Another area of low pressure will approach Vancouver Island on
Thursday affecting most of the southern waters. Ahead of the low,
gale force southeasterly winds will develop Thursday morning. In its
wake, winds will shift to westerly gales Thursday afternoon. The gale
force winds will ease Thursday evening.