Marine Forecast
Issued 03:00 AM EDT 04 April 2026
Today Tonight and Sunday.
Gale warning in effect.
Wind northeast 20 to 30 knots diminishing to northeast 10 to 15
early this morning then becoming light late this afternoon. Wind increasing to
easterly 15 to 20 near midnight and to southeast 25 to 35 Sunday morning. Wind
diminishing to southeast 15 Sunday evening.
Snow overnight and Sunday. Visibility 1 mile or less in
snow.
Temperatures near minus 2.
Strong wind warning program has ended for the season.
Winds
Issued 03:00 AM EDT 04 April 2026
Today Tonight and Sunday.
Gale warning in effect.
Wind northeast 20 to 30 knots diminishing to northeast 10 to 15
early this morning then becoming light late this afternoon. Wind increasing to
easterly 15 to 20 near midnight and to southeast 25 to 35 Sunday morning. Wind
diminishing to southeast 15 Sunday evening.
Strong wind warning program has ended for the season.
Waves
Issued 03:00 AM EDT 04 April 2026
Today Tonight and Sunday.
Over open water seas 1 to 2 metres subsiding to 1 or less this
morning then building to 1 to 2 overnight.
Weather & Visibility
Issued 03:00 AM EDT 04 April 2026
Today Tonight and Sunday.
Snow overnight and Sunday. Visibility 1 mile or less in
snow.
Air temperature
Issued 03:00 AM EDT 04 April 2026
Today Tonight and Sunday.
Temperatures near minus 2.
Ice Forecasts
Issued 10:00 AM EDT 3 April 2026 Today Tonight and Saturday Ice Edge
Ice edge estimated from Cape Breton Island near 4534N 6041W to 4518N
5900W to 4633N 5809W to Newfoundland near 4735N 5911W. Sea ice north
of the ice edge.
Ice Coverage
Open water except 1 tenth grey ice in the western section.
Warnings (In effect)
Pointe-des-Monts to Anticosti - southern half
Issued 03:00 AM EDT 04 April 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.
Technical Marine Synopsis
Issued 3:00 AM EDT 4 April 2026 Today Tonight and Sunday At 3:00 a.m. EDT today high 1038 mb located over Hudson Bay.
By 8:00 p.m. EDT tonight departing high 1036 mb located over the
Gulf of St. Lawrence.
At 2:00 a.m. EDT Sunday low 995 mb located near James Bay.
By 8:00 p.m. EDT Sunday trough located over Rimouski.