Marine Forecast
Issued 04:00 PM PST 22 February 2026
Tonight and Monday.
Gale warning in effect.
Wind northeast 25 to 35 knots except northeasterly outflow 40
near Portland Inlet. Wind becoming northeasterly 20 to 30 early this evening
except northeasterly outflow 40 near Portland Inlet this evening and northeast
35 near Portland Inlet overnight. Wind becoming east 10 to 20 early Monday
morning then becoming variable 5 to 15 Monday afternoon.
Flurries or scattered showers ending this
evening.
Winds
Issued 04:00 PM PST 22 February 2026
Tonight and Monday.
Gale warning in effect.
Wind northeast 25 to 35 knots except northeasterly outflow 40
near Portland Inlet. Wind becoming northeasterly 20 to 30 early this evening
except northeasterly outflow 40 near Portland Inlet this evening and northeast
35 near Portland Inlet overnight. Wind becoming east 10 to 20 early Monday
morning then becoming variable 5 to 15 Monday afternoon.
Waves
Issued 04:00 PM PST 22 February 2026
Today Tonight and Monday.
Seas 1 to 2 metres subsiding to 1 or less near noon
Monday.
Weather & Visibility
Issued 04:00 PM PST 22 February 2026
Tonight and Monday.
Flurries or scattered showers ending this
evening.
There is no ice forecast issued for this area.
Warnings (In effect)
Dixon Entrance East
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.