Marine Forecast
Issued 04:00 PM PST 22 February 2026
Tonight and Monday.
Gale warning in effect.
Wind southwest 35 to 45 knots diminishing to southwest 25 to 35
early this evening then becoming southwest 25 to 30 near midnight. Wind
diminishing to south 10 to 15 Monday evening.
Rain changing to scattered showers near midnight and ending
near noon Monday. Risk of thunderstorms late this afternoon tonight and Monday
morning.
Winds
Issued 04:00 PM PST 22 February 2026
Tonight and Monday.
Gale warning in effect.
Wind southwest 35 to 45 knots diminishing to southwest 25 to 35
early this evening then becoming southwest 25 to 30 near midnight. Wind
diminishing to south 10 to 15 Monday evening.
Waves
Issued 04:00 PM PST 22 February 2026
Today Tonight and Monday.
Seas 5 to 7 metres subsiding to 3 to 5 this evening and to 3
early Monday morning.
Weather & Visibility
Issued 04:00 PM PST 22 February 2026
Tonight and Monday.
Rain changing to scattered showers near midnight and ending
near noon Monday. Risk of thunderstorms late this afternoon tonight and Monday
morning.
There is no ice forecast issued for this area.
Warnings (In effect)
Explorer - southeastern 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.