There is no ice forecast issued for this area.

Warnings (In effect)

Gale warning in effect

West Coast Vancouver Island South

Issued 4:00 PM PST 17 December 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 17 December 2025 Tonight and Thursday At 4:00 p.m. PST today low located north of Bowie.
By 4:00 p.m. PST Thursday low located over northern Hecate Strait.

At 4:00 p.m. PST today departing ridge located from the Lower
Mainland to Washington State.

At 9:30 p.m. PST tonight low 994 mb located southwest of Explorer.
By 4:00 p.m. PST Thursday departing low located over the central
Strait of Georgia.

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Marine Weather Statement

Issued 3:36 PM PST 17 December 2025 In the wake of a passing low pressure system, an unstable airmass
will be in place across the region. Gale force westerly winds will
persist into this evening.

Another area of low pressure will approach Vancouver Island on
Thursday affecting most of the southern waters. Ahead of the low,
gale force southeasterly winds will develop Thursday morning. In its
wake, winds will shift to westerly gales Thursday afternoon. The gale
force winds will ease overnight Thursday.