There is no ice forecast issued for this area.

Warnings (In effect)

Gale warning in effect

Hecate Strait - southern half

Issued 9:30 PM PDT 26 April 2024

'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 PDT 26 April 2024 Tonight and Saturday At 9:30 p.m. PDT tonight ridge located from Explorer to Hecate
Strait.
By 4:00 a.m. PDT Saturday ridge located over the Washington Coast.

At 10:00 a.m. PDT Saturday deepening low 995 mb located over Bowie.
By 10:00 p.m. PDT Saturday low 990 mb located off the Alaska
panhandle.

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Marine Weather Statement

Issued 9:24 PM PDT 26 April 2024 A 995 millibar low will approach Northern Bowie Saturday morning then
drift towards the Alaska Panhandle Saturday evening. Ahead of the
low, strong to gale force southeasterly winds will develop over most
of the northern and central waters Saturday. In the wake of the low,
strong to gale force southwesterlies will develop over Bowie and west
of Haida Gwaii Saturday afternoon.