Marine Forecast
Issued 05:30 PM EDT 22 October 2026
Tonight and Friday.
Gale warning in effect.
Wind east 35 knots increasing to east 40 late this evening then
diminishing to east 25 Friday afternoon.
Periods of snow overnight and Friday morning. Visibility 1
mile or less in snow.
Low tonight minus 10. High Friday minus 5.
Winds
Issued 05:30 PM EDT 22 October 2026
Tonight and Friday.
Gale warning in effect.
Wind east 35 knots increasing to east 40 late this evening then
diminishing to east 25 Friday afternoon.
Waves
Issued 05:30 PM EDT 22 October 2026
Tonight and Friday.
Mainly ice covered.
Weather & Visibility
Issued 05:30 PM EDT 22 October 2026
Tonight and Friday.
Periods of snow overnight and Friday morning. Visibility 1
mile or less in snow.
Air temperature
Issued 05:30 PM EDT 22 October 2026
Tonight and Friday.
Low tonight minus 10. High Friday minus 5.
Ice Forecasts
Issued 11:00 AM EDT 22 October 2026 Today Tonight and Friday Ice Edge
First ice edge estimated from Baffin Island near 6333N 6843W to
Baffin Island near 6334N 6811W. Sea ice north of the ice edge.
Second ice edge estimated from Baffin Island near 7129N 7132W to
7209N 7035W to 7424N 7123W then eastward. Sea ice west of the ice
edge.
Ice Coverage
Ice pressure warning in effect.
9 tenths grey ice including 1 tenth multi-year ice except 9 tenths
grey-white ice including 2 tenths multi-year ice in the southern
section. Consolidated grey-white ice including 2 tenths multi-year
ice along parts of the Devon Island coast.
Strong ice pressure along parts of the coast in the northern section
developing Friday morning.
Warnings (In effect)
Jones
Issued 5:30 PM EDT 22 October 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.
Jones
Issued 11:00 AM EDT 22 October 2026Navigators in this marine area should be on the lookout for hazardous ice conditions and take necessary safety precautions. Please refer to the latest ice forecasts for further details and continue to monitor the situation through Canadian Coast Guard radio stations.
Technical Marine Synopsis
Issued 6:30 PM MDT 22 October 2026 Tonight and Friday At 0000 UTC Friday low 987 mb located at 72N 99W.
By 0000 UTC Saturday low 999 mb located at 70N 78W.