Marine Forecast
Issued 04:00 PM PST 22 February 2026
Tonight and Monday.
Storm warning in effect.
Wind southeast 40 to 50 knots diminishing to south 30 to 40
early this evening and to south 20 to 25 near midnight. Wind backing to
southeast 15 to 20 early Monday morning then diminishing to southeast 10 to 15
Monday evening.
Scattered showers ending Monday morning with a risk of
thunderstorms.
Winds
Issued 04:00 PM PST 22 February 2026
Tonight and Monday.
Storm warning in effect.
Wind southeast 40 to 50 knots diminishing to south 30 to 40
early this evening and to south 20 to 25 near midnight. Wind backing to
southeast 15 to 20 early Monday morning then diminishing to southeast 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 early this evening and to
3 early Monday morning.
Weather & Visibility
Issued 04:00 PM PST 22 February 2026
Tonight and Monday.
Scattered showers ending Monday morning with a risk of
thunderstorms.
There is no ice forecast issued for this area.
Warnings (In effect)
Queen Charlotte Sound - eastern half
Issued 4:00 PM PST 22 February 2026'Storm' force winds of 48 to 63 knots are occurring or expected to occur in this marine area. 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.