There is no ice forecast issued for this area.

Warnings (In effect)

Gale warning in effect

Explorer - northwestern half

Issued 9:30 PM PST 03 March 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.

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Technical Marine Synopsis

Issued 9:30 PM PST 3 March 2026 Tonight and Wednesday At 9:30 p.m. PST tonight low 986 mb located over northwestern Bowie.
By 4:00 a.m. PST Wednesday departing low 990 mb located north
of Bowie.

At 4:00 a.m. PST Wednesday building ridge located west of the
offshore waters.
By 9:30 p.m. PST Wednesday ridge located from the North Coast
to Explorer.

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Marine Weather Statement

Issued 9:13 PM PST 3 March 2026 A low will track across Northern Bowie tonight and onto the Alaska
Panhandle Wednesday morning. Ahead of the low, gale force
southwesterlies will continue over northern waters this evening and
then shift to strong to gale force northwesterly in its wake
overnight through Wednesday morning.

Strong to gale force westerly winds will develop over Juan de Fuca
strait early Wednesday evening ahead of a building ridge offshore.