There is no ice forecast issued for this area.

Warnings (In effect)

Gale warning in effect

Explorer - northwestern half

Issued 9:30 PM PST 05 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.

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Technical Marine Synopsis

Issued 9:30 PM PST 5 December 2025 Tonight and Saturday At 9:30 p.m. PST tonight departing low 996 mb located over the
Central Coast.

At 4:00 a.m. PST Saturday quasi-stationary low located over the
Gulf of Alaska.

At 4:00 p.m. PST Saturday approaching trough located west of the
offshore waters.

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Marine Weather Statement

Issued 9:20 PM PST 5 December 2025 A low pressure centre over the Central Coast will depart the area
later this evening. Behind the low, gale force west to northwest
winds are forecast to persist tonight west of Vancouver Island and
through Juan de Fuca Strait.

A deep low over the Gulf of Alaska will continue to generate gale
force westerlies over the northern waters tonight and Saturday.