Marine Forecast
Issued 10:30 AM PST 22 February 2026
Today Tonight and Monday.
Wind northerly outflow 20 to 30 knots diminishing to southerly
inflow 15 early this afternoon then becoming variable 10 to 15 late this
evening. Wind becoming southerly inflow 15 early Monday morning then diminishing
to northerly outflow 10 Monday evening.
Periods of rain.
Strong wind warning program has ended for the season.
Winds
Issued 10:30 AM PST 22 February 2026
Today Tonight and Monday.
Wind northerly outflow 20 to 30 knots diminishing to southerly
inflow 15 early this afternoon then becoming variable 10 to 15 late this
evening. Wind becoming southerly inflow 15 early Monday morning then diminishing
to northerly outflow 10 Monday evening.
Strong wind warning program has ended for the season.
Weather & Visibility
Issued 10:30 AM PST 22 February 2026
Today Tonight and Monday.
Periods of rain.
There is no ice forecast issued for this area.
Warnings (Ended)
Howe Sound
Issued 10:30 AM PST 22 February 2026
Technical Marine Synopsis
Issued 10:30 AM PST 22 February 2026 Today Tonight and Monday At 10:30 a.m. PST today ridge located over BC interior.
At 10:30 a.m. PST today low 975 mb located over western Explorer.
By 4:00 p.m. PST Monday departing low located west of Explorer.
Marine Weather Statement
Issued 10:23 AM PST 22 February 2026 A deep low remains over Northwestern Explorer. Gale to storm force
southerlies will continue over most waters through today. As the low
tracks further off to the west, these winds will diminish tonight.
Additionally, a ridge over the interior will continue to produce gale
to storm force outflow winds through the mainland inlets today.
These winds will also weaken tonight.