Marine Forecast
Issued 04:00 PM PST 22 February 2026
Tonight and Monday.
Gale warning in effect.
Wind northeast 30 to 40 knots diminishing to northeast 20 to 30
this evening and to northeast 15 near noon Monday. Wind becoming variable 5 to
15 Monday evening.
Scattered showers ending Monday
morning.
Winds
Issued 04:00 PM PST 22 February 2026
Tonight and Monday.
Gale warning in effect.
Wind northeast 30 to 40 knots diminishing to northeast 20 to 30
this evening and to northeast 15 near noon Monday. Wind becoming variable 5 to
15 Monday evening.
Waves
Issued 04:00 PM PST 22 February 2026
Today Tonight and Monday.
Seas 4 to 6 metres subsiding to 3 to 5 early Monday morning and
to 2 to 3 Monday evening.
Weather & Visibility
Issued 04:00 PM PST 22 February 2026
Tonight and Monday.
Scattered showers ending Monday
morning.
There is no ice forecast issued for this area.
Warnings (In effect)
Bowie - northern half
Issued 4:00 PM PST 22 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 4:00 PM PST 22 February 2026 Tonight and Monday At 4:00 p.m. PST today ridge located over BC interior.
At 4:00 p.m. PST today low 979 mb located over western Explorer.
By 4:00 p.m. PST Monday departing low located west of Explorer.
Marine Weather Statement
Issued 3:55 PM PST 22 February 2026 A deep low remains over Western Explorer. Gale to storm force
southerlies will continue over most waters through this evening. As
the low tracks further off to the west, these winds will diminish
tonight.
Additionally, a ridge over the interior will continue to produce gale
force outflow winds through the mainland inlets this evening.
These winds will also weaken tonight.