Marine Forecast
Issued 04:00 AM PST 18 December 2025
Today Tonight and Friday.
Gale warning in effect.
Wind variable 5 to 15 knots increasing to west 25 to 35 this
afternoon then becoming west 25 near midnight. Wind westerly 20 to 25
Friday.
Periods of rain ending this evening. Showers Friday with a
risk of thunderstorms. Visibility 1 mile or less in rain.
Strong wind warning program has ended for the season.
Winds
Issued 04:00 AM PST 18 December 2025
Today Tonight and Friday.
Gale warning in effect.
Wind variable 5 to 15 knots increasing to west 25 to 35 this
afternoon then becoming west 25 near midnight. Wind westerly 20 to 25
Friday.
Strong wind warning program has ended for the season.
Weather & Visibility
Issued 04:00 AM PST 18 December 2025
Today Tonight and Friday.
Periods of rain ending this evening. Showers Friday with a
risk of thunderstorms. Visibility 1 mile or less in rain.
There is no ice forecast issued for this area.
Warnings (In effect)
Juan de Fuca Strait - central strait
Issued 04:00 AM PST 18 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 18 December 2025 Today Tonight and Friday At 4:00 a.m. PST today low located over northeastern Bowie.
By 9:30 p.m. PST tonight weakening low located over the North Coast.
At 4:00 a.m. PST today low 994 mb located southwest of Explorer.
By 4:00 p.m. PST today departing low located over the southern
Strait of Georgia.
Marine Weather Statement
Issued 3:36 AM PST 18 December 2025 A low pressure centre will track across Southern Explorer this
morning and Vancouver Island in the afternoon. Ahead of the low,
Gale force southeasterlies will develop this morning over the inner
South Coast. In its wake, strong to gale force westerlies will
develop over Explorer midday today and then spread to the inner
South Coast this afternoon.