Marine Forecast
Issued 10:30 AM PST 08 January 2026
Today Tonight and Friday.
Gale warning in effect.
Wind southwesterly inflow 5 to 15 knots increasing to
southwesterly inflow 15 to 25 early Friday morning and to southwesterly inflow
25 to 35 Friday evening.
Scattered flurries or showers changing to snow or rain this
afternoon then to rain near midnight. Visibility 1 mile or less in
precipitation.
Temperatures zero rising to plus 6 Friday
afternoon.
Winds
Issued 10:30 AM PST 08 January 2026
Today Tonight and Friday.
Gale warning in effect.
Wind southwesterly inflow 5 to 15 knots increasing to
southwesterly inflow 15 to 25 early Friday morning and to southwesterly inflow
25 to 35 Friday evening.
Weather & Visibility
Issued 10:30 AM PST 08 January 2026
Today Tonight and Friday.
Scattered flurries or showers changing to snow or rain this
afternoon then to rain near midnight. Visibility 1 mile or less in
precipitation.
Air temperature
Issued 10:30 AM PST 08 January 2026
Today Tonight and Friday.
Temperatures zero rising to plus 6 Friday
afternoon.
There is no ice forecast issued for this area.
Warnings (In effect)
Douglas Channel
Issued 10:30 AM PST 08 January 2026'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 10:30 AM PST 8 January 2026 Today Tonight and Friday At 10:30 a.m. PST today ridge located west of the offshore waters.
By 4:00 p.m. PST today ridge located on a line north-south over
central Vancouver Island.
At 4:00 a.m. PST Friday intensifying frontal system located on a
line north-south over western Bowie.
By 4:00 p.m. PST Friday frontal system located on a line north-south
over Haida Gwaii.
Marine Weather Statement
Issued 10:30 AM PST 8 January 2026 An intensifying frontal system will bring southerly gales to central
and northern waters beginning tonight. Winds will increase to
Storm force southeasterlies on Friday.