Marine Forecast
Issued 03:00 AM EDT 05 April 2026
Today Tonight and Monday.
Gale warning in effect.
Wind easterly 15 to 25 knots increasing to southeast 25 to 35
early this morning then becoming southwest 20 to 30 early this evening. Wind
becoming west 25 to 35 near noon Monday.
Snow becoming periods of rain or snow this evening and
ending near midnight. Visibility 1 mile or less in
precipitation.
Temperatures near minus 1.
Strong wind warning program has ended for the season.
Winds
Issued 03:00 AM EDT 05 April 2026
Today Tonight and Monday.
Gale warning in effect.
Wind easterly 15 to 25 knots increasing to southeast 25 to 35
early this morning then becoming southwest 20 to 30 early this evening. Wind
becoming west 25 to 35 near noon Monday.
Strong wind warning program has ended for the season.
Waves
Issued 03:00 AM EDT 05 April 2026
Today Tonight and Monday.
Seas 2 to 3 metres.
Weather & Visibility
Issued 03:00 AM EDT 05 April 2026
Today Tonight and Monday.
Snow becoming periods of rain or snow this evening and
ending near midnight. Visibility 1 mile or less in
precipitation.
Air temperature
Issued 03:00 AM EDT 05 April 2026
Today Tonight and Monday.
Temperatures near minus 1.
Ice Forecasts
Issued 10:00 AM EDT 5 April 2026 Today Tonight and Monday Ice Edge
Ice edge estimated from Cape Breton Island near 4520N 6059W to 4530N
5900W to 4630N 5830W to Newfoundland near 4735N 5911W. Sea ice north
then west of the ice edge.
Ice Coverage
Open water except 3 tenths grey ice including 1 tenth first-year ice
near Sept-Îles. Consolidated rotten first-year ice along parts of
the coast.
Warnings (In effect)
Pointe-des-Monts to Anticosti - northern half
Issued 12:30 PM EDT 05 April 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 3:00 AM EDT 5 April 2026 Today Tonight and Monday At 3:00 a.m. EDT today high 1034 mb located over the Gulf of
St. Lawrence.
By noon EDT today departing high 1034 mb located over Newfoundland.
At 3:00 a.m. EDT today low 999 mb located over western Quebec.
By 8:00 p.m. EDT Monday low 986 mb located east of Labrador.