There is no ice forecast issued for this area.

Warnings (In effect)

Gale warning in effect

West Coast Vancouver Island North

Issued 5:13 PM PST 16 November 2025

'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 4:00 PM PST 16 November 2025 Tonight and Monday At 4:00 p.m. PST today low located over northern Vancouver Island.
By 10:30 a.m. PST Monday weakening low located over central
Vancouver Island.

At 4:00 p.m. PST today building ridge located west of the offshore
waters.
By 4:00 p.m. PST Monday ridge located from Hecate Strait to
Explorer.

At 4:00 p.m. PST Monday approaching cold front located over Bowie.

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Marine Weather Statement

Issued 3:42 PM PST 16 November 2025 Northerly gale force winds have developed to the west and north of
low pressure which is over Vancouver Island. These winds will
continue until Monday morning. Gale force westerly winds will also
develop through Juan de Fuca Strait overnight and dissipate Monday
morning.

A cold front will move across Bowie on Monday. Strong to gale force
southwesterly winds will develop early Monday morning then ease late
Monday afternoon.