There is no ice forecast issued for this area.

Warnings (In effect)

Gale warning in effect

Douglas Channel

Issued 9:30 PM PST 23 December 2025

'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.

Freezing spray warning in effect

Douglas Channel

Issued 9:30 PM PST 23 December 2025

Moderate or severe freezing spray is occurring or expected to occur in this marine area. 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 9:30 PM PST 23 December 2025 Tonight and Wednesday At 9:30 p.m. PST tonight quasi-stationary ridge located over
northern BC interior.

At 9:30 p.m. PST tonight dissipating low located over southern
Hecate Strait.

At 4:00 a.m. PST Wednesday low located over Oregon Coast.
By 4:00 p.m. PST Wednesday weakening low located over southern
BC interior.

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Marine Weather Statement

Issued 9:21 PM PST 23 December 2025 An Arctic ridge over the BC Interior will continue to give gale to
storm force outflow winds through the north and Central Coast inlets
through Wednesday morning.

A low will approach Washington state Wednesday to lie over Southern
BC late Wednesday. Ahead of the low, gale force outflow
Will develop tonight over Howe Sound. Strong to gale force easterly
winds will develop over Juan de Fuca Strait overnight then shift to
westerly behind the low. There remains uncertainty in the forecast
with this system and stronger winds may be possible.