There is no ice forecast issued for this area.

Watches (In effect)

Waterspout watch in effect

West Coast Vancouver Island North

Issued 4:21 PM PDT 15 May 2026 Conditions are favourable for the development of waterspouts.

Where: Strait of Georgia, Howe Sound, West Coast Vancouver Island

When: Now through Saturday morning.

Additional Information:
An upper trough is over the south coast of B.C. tonight, bringing a cool and unstable airmass. This airmass gives conditions favourable for waterspouts to develop.

Mariners are urged to take all necessary precautions and prepare for the possibility of waterspout activity. Postpone voyage or seek safe harbour if possible. Keep in mind that waterspouts cannot be seen at night and may strike suddenly.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. For more information monitor Canadian Coast Guard radio or Weatheradio stations.

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Technical Marine Synopsis

Issued 9:30 PM PDT 15 May 2026 Tonight and Saturday At 9:30 p.m. PDT tonight trough located on a line north-south over
Vancouver Island.
By 11:00 a.m. PDT Saturday departing trough located over Washington
State.

At 9:30 p.m. PDT tonight ridge located west of the offshore waters.
By midnight PDT Saturday ridge located over the Alaska panhandle
to Explorer.

At 9:30 p.m. PDT Saturday approaching frontal system located west
of Bowie.

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Marine Weather Statement

Issued 9:13 PM PDT 15 May 2026 A trough over the southern waters will continue to generate
northwesterly gale force winds over Explorer this evening. Winds will
ease overnight as the trough moves southward.

In addition, the trough will create conditions favourable for
waterspout development over the Strait of Georgia, Howe Sound, and
west coast Vancouver Island from now through Saturday midday.

A ridge of high pressure will build over the offshore waters
Saturday. As the ridge approaches the coast, gale force westerlies
will develop through Juan de Fuca Strait Saturday afternoon before
easing to strong westerlies overnight Saturday.