Marine Forecast
Issued 04:00 PM PST 22 February 2026
Tonight and Monday.
Wind variable 5 to 15 knots increasing to southwest 15 to 20
late overnight then veering to west 10 to 15 near noon Monday. Wind becoming
variable 10 Monday evening.
Showers. Risk of thunderstorms late this afternoon and this
evening.
Strong wind warning program has ended for the season.
Winds
Issued 04:00 PM PST 22 February 2026
Tonight and Monday.
Wind variable 5 to 15 knots increasing to southwest 15 to 20
late overnight then veering to west 10 to 15 near noon Monday. Wind becoming
variable 10 Monday evening.
Strong wind warning program has ended for the season.
Weather & Visibility
Issued 04:00 PM PST 22 February 2026
Tonight and Monday.
Showers. Risk of thunderstorms late this afternoon and this
evening.
There is no ice forecast issued for this area.
Warnings (Ended)
Juan de Fuca Strait - central strait
Issued 4:00 PM PST 22 February 2026
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.