Marine Forecast
Issued 09:30 PM PST 16 December 2025
Tonight and Wednesday.
Gale warning in effect.
Wind west 30 to 40 knots with gusts to 45 becoming west 25 to 35
late overnight then diminishing to west 15 to 25 early Wednesday
morning.
Periods of rain.
Strong wind warning program has ended for the season.
Winds
Issued 09:30 PM PST 16 December 2025
Tonight and Wednesday.
Gale warning in effect.
Wind west 30 to 40 knots with gusts to 45 becoming west 25 to 35
late overnight then diminishing to west 15 to 25 early Wednesday
morning.
Strong wind warning program has ended for the season.
Weather & Visibility
Issued 09:30 PM PST 16 December 2025
Tonight and Wednesday.
Periods of rain.
There is no ice forecast issued for this area.
Warnings (In effect)
Juan de Fuca Strait - west entrance
Issued 00:16 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 9:30 PM PST 16 December 2025 Tonight and Wednesday At 9:30 p.m. PST tonight low 978 mb located over the North Coast.
At 4:00 a.m. PST Wednesday low located over the Gulf of Alaska.
By midnight PST Wednesday low located over northern Bowie.
Marine Weather Statement
Issued 9:23 PM PST 16 December 2025 A low pressure system crossing Haida Gwaii will reach the mainland
North Coast later this evening then move inland. Gale to storm force
southerly to westerly winds are expected across most marine regions.
In the wake of this system, an unstable airmass will be in place
across the region. Strong to gale force westerly winds will persist
through Wednesday.