There is no ice forecast issued for this area.

Warnings (In effect)

Gale warning in effect

West Coast Vancouver Island North

Issued 9:30 PM PCT 31 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.

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Technical Marine Synopsis

Issued 9:30 PM PDT 31 October 2026 Tonight and Sunday At 9:30 p.m. PDT tonight quasi-stationary ridge located over
BC interior.

At 9:30 p.m. PDT tonight frontal system located over Bowie.
By 4:00 p.m. PST Sunday quasi-stationary frontal system located
from Hecate Strait to Hecate Strait.

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Marine Weather Statement

Issued 9:27 PM PDT 31 October 2026 A frontal system over Bowie late this afternoon is generating
southerly gale force winds across Bowie and the northern waters.

The frontal system will strengthen and cross Haida Gwaii and stall
over Hecate Strait on Sunday. Storm force southeasterly winds will
develop over the northern waters and gale force southeasterly winds
will develop over central waters Sunday morning.

Another frontal system will approach from the southwest Sunday
afternoon and combine with the stalled front over Hecate Strait.
The southeast winds over the central waters will intensify to storm
force by Sunday night.