Marine Forecast
Issued 03:00 PM EST 18 February 2026
Tonight and Thursday.
Gale warning in effect.
Wind northwesterly 15 to 25 knots except west 40 near the mouth
of the Saguenay River. Wind becoming northwesterly 15 early this evening except
west 30 near the mouth of the Saguenay River tonight and west 25 near the mouth
of the Saguenay River Thursday morning and afternoon. Wind becoming northwest 10
to 15 Thursday evening.
Snow this afternoon. Visibility 1 mile or less in
snow.
Temperatures minus 1 falling to minus 7
overnight.
Strong wind warning program has ended for the season.
Winds
Issued 03:00 PM EST 18 February 2026
Tonight and Thursday.
Gale warning in effect.
Wind northwesterly 15 to 25 knots except west 40 near the mouth
of the Saguenay River. Wind becoming northwesterly 15 early this evening except
west 30 near the mouth of the Saguenay River tonight and west 25 near the mouth
of the Saguenay River Thursday morning and afternoon. Wind becoming northwest 10
to 15 Thursday evening.
Strong wind warning program has ended for the season.
Waves
Issued 03:00 PM EST 18 February 2026
Tonight and Thursday.
Over open water seas 1 metre or less.
Weather & Visibility
Issued 03:00 PM EST 18 February 2026
Tonight and Thursday.
Snow this afternoon. Visibility 1 mile or less in
snow.
Air temperature
Issued 03:00 PM EST 18 February 2026
Tonight and Thursday.
Temperatures minus 1 falling to minus 7
overnight.
Ice Forecasts
Issued 10:00 AM EST 18 February 2026 Today Tonight and Thursday Ice Edge
Ice edge estimated from 4420N 6720W to 4430N 6635W to 4330N 6615W to
4315N 6515W to 4600N 5845W to 4715N 5915W to 4630N 5615W to
Newfoundland near 4640N 5530W. Sea ice north of the ice edge.
Ice Coverage
3 tenths grey-white ice including 1 tenth first-year ice.
Consolidated first-year ice along parts of the coasts.
Warnings (In effect)
Tadoussac to Pointe à Michel
Issued 3:00 PM EST 18 February 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 PM EST 18 February 2026 Tonight and Thursday At 3:00 p.m. EST today trough located on a line northeast-southwest
over New Brunswick.
By 10:00 p.m. EST tonight departing trough located on a line
northeast-southwest over Nova Scotia.
At 3:00 p.m. EST today ridge located on a line northwest-southeast
over Montréal.
By 7:00 p.m. EST Thursday ridge located on a line
northwest-southeast over Québec city.