There is no ice forecast issued for this area.

Warnings (In effect)

Gale warning in effect

Dixon Entrance West - east of Langara

Issued 04:00 AM PDT 05 April 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 10:30 AM PDT 5 April 2026 Today Tonight and Monday At 10:30 a.m. PDT today ridge located from Queen Charlotte Sound
to Explorer.
By 9:30 p.m. PDT tonight weakening ridge located over Explorer.

At 10:30 a.m. PDT today trough from low located over Bowie.
By 9:30 p.m. PDT tonight trough from low located over Hecate Strait.

At 4:00 a.m. PDT Monday dissipating trough from low located from
Queen Charlotte Sound to Explorer.

At 4:00 a.m. PDT Monday building ridge located west of the offshore
waters.

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Marine Weather Statement

Issued 3:50 AM PDT 5 April 2026 A frontal system will move across Bowie today and into Hecate Strait
by Monday morning. Southerly gales will develop briefly today ahead
of the front. The front will continue southward and eventually move
over the Lower Mainland late in the day on Monday, generating
westerly gales over the inner South Coast waters on Monday night into
Tuesday morning.