Marine Forecast
Issued 10:30 AM EDT 16 March 2026
Today Tonight and Tuesday.
Gale warning in effect.
Wind southeast 25 knots veering to southwest 30 this afternoon
then increasing to southwest 35 near midnight. Wind diminishing to west 30 near
noon Tuesday and to west 20 Tuesday evening.
Showers beginning near noon with a risk of thunderstorms
changing to snow this evening then to scattered flurries Tuesday morning.
Visibility 1 mile or less in precipitation.
Freezing spray warning in effect.
Over open water freezing spray Tuesday. Risk of freezing spray
late Tuesday evening.
Strong wind warning program has ended for the season.
Winds
Issued 10:30 AM EDT 16 March 2026
Today Tonight and Tuesday.
Gale warning in effect.
Wind southeast 25 knots veering to southwest 30 this afternoon
then increasing to southwest 35 near midnight. Wind diminishing to west 30 near
noon Tuesday and to west 20 Tuesday evening.
Strong wind warning program has ended for the season.
Waves
Issued 10:30 AM EDT 16 March 2026
Today Tonight and Tuesday.
Over open water waves 1.5 metres building to 2 early this evening
and to 3 late overnight. Waves subsiding to 2 Tuesday afternoon and to 1.5
Tuesday evening.
Weather & Visibility
Issued 10:30 AM EDT 16 March 2026
Today Tonight and Tuesday.
Showers beginning near noon with a risk of thunderstorms
changing to snow this evening then to scattered flurries Tuesday morning.
Visibility 1 mile or less in precipitation.
Freezing Spray
Issued 10:30 AM EDT 16 March 2026
Today Tonight and Tuesday.
Freezing spray warning in effect.
Over open water freezing spray Tuesday. Risk of freezing spray
late Tuesday evening.
Ice Forecasts
Issued 12:00 PM EDT 16 March 2026 Today Tonight and Tuesday
Ice Coverage
Open water except 1 tenth thick lake ice in the extreme northeastern
section. Consolidated rotten thick lake ice along parts of the shore
and in the Bay of Quinte.
Warnings (In effect)
Eastern Lake Ontario
Issued 10:30 AM EDT 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.
Eastern Lake Ontario
Issued 10:30 AM EDT 16 March 2026Moderate or severe freezing spray is occurring or expected to occur in this marine area. Please refer to the latest marine forecasts for further details and continue to monitor the situation through Canadian Coast Guard radio or Weatheradio stations.
Technical Marine Synopsis
Issued 10:30 AM EDT 16 March 2026 Today Tonight and Tuesday At 10:30 a.m. EDT today low 986 mb located over central Lake Huron.
By 10:30 a.m. EDT Tuesday departing low 960 mb located over
central Quebec.
By 10:30 a.m. EDT Tuesday ridge located on a line north-south over
northwestern Ontario.