There is no ice forecast issued for this area.

Warnings (In effect)

Gale warning in effect

Hecate Strait - southern half

Issued 4:00 PM PDT 16 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 4:00 PM PDT 16 March 2026 Tonight and Tuesday At 4:00 p.m. PDT today cold front located on a line
northeast-southwest over southern Bowie.
By 9:30 p.m. PDT tonight quasi-stationary frontal system located
on a line northeast-southwest over northwestern Explorer.

At 4:00 p.m. PDT today quasi-stationary low located over the Gulf
of Alaska.

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Marine Weather Statement

Issued 3:47 PM PDT 16 March 2026 A quasi-stationary front will set up early this evening over the
central waters with southwesterly gales over southern and central
waters and strong westerlies over northern waters.

Southeast gales over Northern Strait of Georgia will persist through
tonight.

A quasi-stationary low over the Gulf of Alaska will bring strong to
gale force southwesterly winds over the northern half of Bowie
tonight and on Tuesday.