There is no ice forecast issued for this area.

Warnings (In effect)

Gale warning in effect

Johnstone Strait

Issued 9:30 PM PDT 06 May 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 PDT 6 May 2026 Tonight and Thursday At 9:30 p.m. PDT tonight ridge located over Bowie.
By 5:00 p.m. PDT Thursday ridge located over Haida Gwaii extending
southward.

At 4:00 a.m. PDT Thursday quasi-stationary trough located west of
Vancouver Island.

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Marine Weather Statement

Issued 9:18 PM PDT 6 May 2026 A ridge of high pressure west of Bowie will slowly move to lie over
Haida Gwaii and extend to Explorer late Thursday. Strong to gale
force northwest winds have developed west of Vancouver Island and
Are expected to persist through much of the night. Gale force
westerly winds are also expected early this evening through Juan
De fuca and Johnstone straits.