There is no ice forecast issued for this area.

Warnings (In effect)

Gale warning in effect

Central Coast from McInnes Island to Pine Island

Issued 05:28 AM PST 16 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.

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Technical Marine Synopsis

Issued 4:00 AM PST 16 February 2026 Today Tonight and Tuesday At 4:00 a.m. PST today trough located on a line northeast-southwest
over Vancouver Island.
By 10:30 a.m. PST today departing trough located on a line
north-south over Vancouver Island.

At 4:00 p.m. PST today trough located over the North Coast.
By 4:00 a.m. PST Tuesday trough located west of Vancouver Island.

At 4:00 p.m. PST today building ridge located over northern BC
interior.

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Marine Weather Statement

Issued 3:48 AM PST 16 February 2026 Gale force northwesterlies will continue across the northern, central
and southern offshore waters today and tonight.

An Arctic high pressure ridge will build over Northern British
Columbia this evening and continue pushing south on Tuesday.
Gale force outflows, with a risk of freezing spray, can be expected
through the mainland inlets along the North Coast on Tuesday through
Wednesday.