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    Juan de Fuca Strait - east entrance
      
    GALE WARNING IN EFFECT

    Issued 9:30 PM PDT 26 April 2025 by EnvCanada

    Forecast for Tonight and Sunday.
    Wind west 30 to 35 knots diminishing to west 15 after midnight and to light early Sunday morning. Wind increasing to west 20 late Sunday afternoon and to west 30 early Sunday evening. Periods of drizzle Sunday evening.

    Extended Forecast
    Monday: Wind west 10 to 20 knots diminishing to light in the afternoon.
    Tuesday: Wind light increasing to west 10 to 20 knots.
    Wednesday: Wind west 10 to 20 knots diminishing to light.
    Issued 04:00 PM PDT 26 April 2025
    Juan de Fuca Strait - central strait
      
    GALE WARNING IN EFFECT

    Issued 9:30 PM PDT 26 April 2025 by EnvCanada

    Forecast for Tonight and Sunday.
    Wind west 30 to 35 knots diminishing to west 15 after midnight and to light early Sunday morning. Wind increasing to west 20 late Sunday afternoon and to west 30 early Sunday evening. Periods of drizzle Sunday evening.
    Juan de Fuca Strait - west entrance

    Issued 09:30 PM PDT 26 April 2025 by EnvCanada

    Forecast for Tonight and Sunday.
    Wind light increasing to west 10 to 20 knots Sunday afternoon. Periods of drizzle Sunday evening.

    Extended Forecast
    Monday: Wind west 10 to 20 knots diminishing to light in the afternoon.
    Tuesday: Wind light increasing to west 10 to 20 knots.
    Wednesday: Wind west 10 to 20 knots diminishing to light.
    Issued 04:00 PM PDT 26 April 2025
    Haro Strait
      
    STRONG WIND WARNING IN EFFECT

    Issued 9:30 PM PDT 26 April 2025 by EnvCanada

    Forecast for Tonight and Sunday.
    Wind southerly 10 to 15 knots except southwest 20 over southern sections. Wind becoming southwest 5 to 15 after midnight then becoming light early Sunday morning. Wind becoming southwest 10 to 15 early Sunday evening except southwest 20 over southern sections.

    Extended Forecast
    Monday: Wind southwest 10 to 20 knots becoming south 10 late in the day.
    Tuesday: Wind light increasing to southwest 10 to 20 knots late in the day.
    Wednesday: Wind southwest 10 to 20 knots diminishing to light.
    Issued 04:00 PM PDT 26 April 2025
    Strait of Georgia - south of Nanaimo
      
    STRONG WIND WARNING IN EFFECT

    Issued 9:30 PM PDT 26 April 2025 by EnvCanada

    Forecast for Tonight and Sunday.
    Wind northwest 5 to 15 knots increasing to northwest 15 to 25 late this evening then diminishing to northwest 10 to 15 late overnight. Wind diminishing to light Sunday morning.

    Extended Forecast
    Monday: Wind southeast 5 to 15 knots becoming southeast 10 to 20 in the afternoon.
    Tuesday: Wind southeast 5 to 15 knots becoming northwest 5 to 15 late in the day.
    Wednesday: Wind northwest 5 to 15 knots becoming light.
    Issued 04:00 PM PDT 26 April 2025
    Strait of Georgia - north of Nanaimo
      
    STRONG WIND WARNING IN EFFECT

    Issued 9:30 PM PDT 26 April 2025 by EnvCanada

    Forecast for Tonight and Sunday.
    Wind northwest 15 to 25 knots becoming northwest 15 late overnight then diminishing to light late Sunday morning. Wind becoming northwest 5 to 15 early Sunday evening.

    Extended Forecast
    Monday: Wind southeast 5 to 15 knots becoming southeast 10 to 20 in the afternoon.
    Tuesday: Wind southeast 5 to 15 knots becoming northwest 5 to 15 late in the day.
    Wednesday: Wind northwest 5 to 15 knots becoming light.
    Issued 04:00 PM PDT 26 April 2025
    West Coast Vancouver Island South
      
    GALE WARNING IN EFFECT

    Issued 9:30 PM PDT 26 April 2025 by EnvCanada

    Forecast for Tonight and Sunday.
    Wind northwest 20 to 30 knots except northwest 30 to 40 northwest of Estevan Point near midnight and northwest 10 to 20 near the coast south of Estevan Point overnight and Sunday morning.

    Waves for Today Tonight and Sunday.
    Seas 3 metres subsiding to 2 Sunday morning.
    West Coast Vancouver Island North
      
    GALE WARNING IN EFFECT

    Issued 9:30 PM PDT 26 April 2025 by EnvCanada

    Forecast for Tonight and Sunday.
    Wind northwest 20 to 30 knots except northwest 30 to 40 south of the Brooks Peninsula. Wind becoming northwest 15 to 25 near midnight then becoming northwest 10 to 20 near noon Sunday except northwest 30 south of the Brooks Peninsula. Wind becoming westerly 5 to 15 early Sunday evening.

    Waves for Today Tonight and Sunday.
    Seas 1 to 2 metres except 2 to 3 south of the Brooks Peninsula late this afternoon and this evening.
    Johnstone Strait
      
    STRONG WIND WARNING IN EFFECT

    Issued 9:30 PM PDT 26 April 2025 by EnvCanada

    Forecast for Tonight and Sunday.
    Wind northwest 15 to 25 knots diminishing to northwest 10 to 15 late overnight then increasing to northwest 20 early Sunday afternoon. Wind diminishing to northwest 10 to 15 Sunday evening.

    Extended Forecast
    Monday: Wind southeast 15 to 25 knots becoming northwest 10 to 20 late in the day.
    Tuesday: Wind northwest 10 to 20 knots.
    Wednesday: Wind light.
    Issued 04:00 PM PDT 26 April 2025
Washington State Forecast Discussion

Western Washington


260
FXUS66 KSEW 270338
AFDSEW

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Seattle WA
838 PM PDT Sat Apr 26 2025

.UPDATE...Another push of stratus expected late tonight along the
coast and Puget Sound. Temperatures overnight will be in the mid
to upper 40s. Otherwise, no significant updates to the forecast.
Please refer to an updated aviation discussion below.

&&

.SYNOPSIS...Cooler temperatures on Sunday. A weak frontal system
will move into Western Washington Monday through Tuesday, bringing
light precipitation. Dry and warmer conditions Wednesday through
Thursday with high pressure over the region. Precipitation
chances return Friday into the weekend.

&&

.SHORT TERM /TONIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY/...Satellite imagery shows
the majority of the morning stratus has dissipated across Western
Washington this afternoon giving way to mostly clear skies.
Temperatures have slowly rebounded this afternoon into the 60s
across the interior.

Breezy conditions this afternoon/evening, primarily along the
Strait of Juan de Fuca, the coast, and southern interior (west of
Olympia). Gusts 20 to 25 mph are possible along the coast and
Strait. Sunday afternoon/evening will also bring breezy
conditions. The highest chances of seeing gusts above 20 mph on
Sunday are along the Strait and southwestern interior locations.

Split flow aloft on Sunday as a low pressure system to our south
moves across California. Temperatures will be cooler with high
temperatures in the upper 50s to low 60s. Upper level ridging
will flatten as it moves eastward towards Washington. Zonal flow
on Monday will give way for a weak frontal system to move across
Western Washington Monday evening into Tuesday. Rain is expected
at the passes as snow levels will be elevated with this system
(5000-6000 ft). QPF amounts will generally be light across the
interior (0.25 in. or less). Slightly higher QPF amounts are
expected along the coast and Cascades (0.25-0.40 in.).

.LONG TERM /WEDNESDAY THROUGH SATURDAY/...Upper level ridging is
favored among ensembles Wednesday through Thursday. This will
bring drier and warmer conditions to Western Washington, with NBM
probabilities giving a strong signal (80-95% chance) that high
temperatures on Thursday will exceed 70 degrees along Puget Sound
and southern interior locations.

Precipitation chances return on Friday as ensemble guidance
favors an upper level trough to move into the region. There is
uncertainty regarding QPF amounts at this time as ensemble solutions
begin differ in terms of intensity and timing.

29

&&

.AVIATION...High pressure remains over the region with an upper
low well to the south and southeast. Light northerly flow aloft over
the region, with modest onshore low-level winds. This will maintain
dry conditions, but bring a return of marine stratus well into the
interior tonight. This will result in low MVFR to IFR conditions
across most of the lowlands. With the stronger onshore push, expect
a slower break out with inland areas staying with some ceilings into
the afternoon and the coastal areas likely remaining MVFR in clouds
through the day.

KSEA...Southwest surface winds around 10 kt and VFR conditions under
mostly clear skies. Expect low MVFR stratus to arrive around 10z
with likely MVFR through 21z before lifting.

&&

.MARINE...NW to W flow over the coastal waters and Strait of Juan
de Fuca where Small Craft Advisories are in effect. Expect another
strong push through the strait Sunday evening. A weak front will
cross the waters later Monday and into Tuesday. High pressure
brings lighter winds midweek. 33

&&

.HYDROLOGY...No river flooding expected in the next 7 days.

&&

.SEW WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
WA...None.
PZ...Small Craft Advisory until 6 AM PDT Sunday for Central U.S.
Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-East Entrance U.S. Waters
Strait Of Juan De Fuca.

Small Craft Advisory from 6 PM Sunday to 6 AM PDT Monday for
Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-East Entrance
U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca.

Small Craft Advisory until 6 PM PDT Sunday for Coastal Waters
From Cape Flattery To James Island 10 To 60 Nm-Coastal
Waters From James Island To Point Grenville 10 To 60 Nm-
Coastal Waters From Point Grenville To Cape Shoalwater 10
To 60 Nm.

&&

Victoria from EC 9:49 PM Saturday Apr 26, 2025


Tonight
Clear. Wind southwest 20 km/h except west 60 near Juan de Fuca Strait late this evening. Wind becoming light near midnight. Low plus 5.
Sunday
Sunny. High 15. UV index 5 or moderate.
Night
A few clouds. Wind west 20 km/h except 60 near Juan de Fuca Strait in the evening. Low 9.
Monday
Periods of rain. High 13.
Night
Periods of rain. Low 9.
Tuesday
Cloudy. High 16.
Night
Cloudy periods. Low 8.
Wednesday
Sunny. High 17.
Night
Clear. Low 7.
Thursday
A mix of sun and cloud. High 19.
Night
Cloudy with 60 percent chance of showers. Low 10.
Friday
Cloudy with 60 percent chance of showers. High 15.

Current Conditions:
Clear, 9.5°C

Observed at: Victoria Int'l Airport 10:00 PM PDT Saturday 26 April 2025
Condition: Clear
Temperature: 9.5°C
Pressure / Tendency: 101.2 kPa rising
Visibility: 32 km
Humidity: 89 %
Dewpoint: 7.7°C
Wind: N 8 km/h
Air Quality Health Index: 3

Nanaimo from EC 4:00 PM Saturday Apr 26, 2025


Tonight
Clear. Low plus 5.
Sunday
Sunny. High 17. UV index 5 or moderate.
Night
Clear. Low 6.
Monday
Periods of rain. High 11.
Night
Periods of rain. Low 8.
Tuesday
A mix of sun and cloud. High 15.
Night
Cloudy periods. Low plus 5.
Wednesday
Sunny. High 17.
Night
Cloudy periods. Low 7.
Thursday
Cloudy. High 19.
Night
Cloudy with 60 percent chance of showers. Low 9.
Friday
Cloudy with 60 percent chance of showers. High 15.

Current Conditions:
11.9°C

Observed at: Nanaimo Airport 10:00 PM PDT Saturday 26 April 2025
Temperature: 11.9°C
Pressure: 101.2 kPa
Humidity: 72 %
Dewpoint: 7.1°C
Wind: NW 5 km/h
Air Quality Health Index: 2

Port Alberni from EC 4:00 PM Saturday Apr 26, 2025


Tonight
Clear. Low plus 4.
Sunday
Sunny. High 22. UV index 5 or moderate.
Night
Clear. Increasing cloudiness near midnight then 30 percent chance of drizzle overnight. Low 7.
Monday
Drizzle or rain. High 11.
Night
Periods of rain. Low 8.
Tuesday
A mix of sun and cloud with 60 percent chance of drizzle. High 18.
Night
Cloudy periods. Low 8.
Wednesday
Sunny. High 21.
Night
Cloudy periods. Low 8.
Thursday
Cloudy. High 16.
Night
Cloudy with 60 percent chance of showers. Low 9.
Friday
Cloudy with 60 percent chance of showers. High 14.

Current Conditions:
11.8°C

Observed at: Port Alberni 10:00 PM PDT Saturday 26 April 2025
Temperature: 11.8°C
Pressure / Tendency: 101.3 kPa rising
Humidity: 64 %
Dewpoint: 5.1°C
Wind: ESE 9 km/h
Air Quality Health Index: n/a

Tofino from EC 4:00 PM Saturday Apr 26, 2025


Tonight
Clear. Becoming partly cloudy before morning. Wind northwest 20 km/h except 50 over exposed coastal sections this evening. Wind becoming light late this evening. Low plus 5.
Sunday
A mix of sun and cloud. Wind becoming west 20 km/h late in the morning. High 13. UV index 5 or moderate.
Night
Partly cloudy. Becoming cloudy near midnight. 60 percent chance of drizzle overnight. Wind west 20 km/h becoming light near midnight. Low 8.
Monday
Drizzle or rain. High 11.
Night
Rain. Low 9.
Tuesday
A mix of sun and cloud with 60 percent chance of drizzle. High 13.
Night
Cloudy periods. Low 7.
Wednesday
Sunny. High 13.
Night
Periods of rain. Low 7.
Thursday
Rain. High 13.
Night
Rain. Low 8.
Friday
Periods of rain. High 12.

Current Conditions:
8.6°C

Observed at: Tofino Airport 10:00 PM PDT Saturday 26 April 2025
Temperature: 8.6°C
Pressure: 101.3 kPa
Humidity: 90 %
Dewpoint: 7.1°C
Wind: NNE calm km/h
Air Quality Health Index: n/a

Comox from EC 4:00 PM Saturday Apr 26, 2025


Tonight
Clear. Wind northwest 20 km/h. Low plus 5.
Sunday
Sunny. High 17. UV index 5 or moderate.
Night
Clear. Increasing cloudiness overnight. Low 6.
Monday
Periods of rain. High 11.
Night
Periods of rain. Low 8.
Tuesday
A mix of sun and cloud. High 15.
Night
Cloudy periods. Low plus 5.
Wednesday
Sunny. High 17.
Night
Cloudy periods. Low 7.
Thursday
Cloudy. High 19.
Night
Cloudy with 60 percent chance of showers. Low 9.
Friday
Cloudy with 60 percent chance of showers. High 15.

Current Conditions:
Partly Cloudy, 11.4°C

Observed at: Comox Airport 10:00 PM PDT Saturday 26 April 2025
Condition: Partly Cloudy
Temperature: 11.4°C
Pressure / Tendency: 101.3 kPa rising
Visibility: 32 km
Humidity: 60 %
Dewpoint: 3.8°C
Wind: NW 18 km/h
Air Quality Health Index: 2

Campbell River from EC 4:00 PM Saturday Apr 26, 2025


Tonight
Clear. Wind northwest 20 km/h. Low plus 5.
Sunday
Sunny. High 17. UV index 5 or moderate.
Night
Clear. Increasing cloudiness overnight. Low 6.
Monday
Periods of rain. High 11.
Night
Periods of rain. Low 8.
Tuesday
A mix of sun and cloud. High 15.
Night
Cloudy periods. Low plus 5.
Wednesday
Sunny. High 17.
Night
Cloudy periods. Low 7.
Thursday
Cloudy. High 19.
Night
Cloudy with 60 percent chance of showers. Low 9.
Friday
Cloudy with 60 percent chance of showers. High 15.

Current Conditions:
10.1°C

Observed at: Campbell River Airport 10:00 PM PDT Saturday 26 April 2025
Temperature: 10.1°C
Pressure: 101.3 kPa
Humidity: 54 %
Dewpoint: 1.2°C
Wind: WNW 10 km/h
Air Quality Health Index: n/a

Port Hardy from EC 4:00 PM Saturday Apr 26, 2025


Tonight
Clear. Becoming partly cloudy after midnight. Wind northwest 30 km/h gusting to 50 becoming light late this evening. Low plus 5.
Sunday
A mix of sun and cloud. Wind becoming northwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 near noon. High 13. UV index 5 or moderate.
Night
Cloudy. Periods of rain beginning after midnight. Wind northwest 20 km/h gusting to 40 becoming light in the evening. Low 7.
Monday
Rain. Windy. High 11.
Night
Periods of rain. Low 6.
Tuesday
A mix of sun and cloud. High 11.
Night
Cloudy periods. Low plus 4.
Wednesday
Sunny. High 14.
Night
Cloudy. Low 6.
Thursday
Periods of rain. High 13.
Night
Rain. Low 7.
Friday
Rain. High 11.

Current Conditions:
Partly Cloudy, 6.6°C

Observed at: Port Hardy Airport 10:00 PM PDT Saturday 26 April 2025
Condition: Partly Cloudy
Temperature: 6.6°C
Pressure / Tendency: 101.7 kPa rising
Visibility: 19 km
Humidity: 80 %
Dewpoint: 3.4°C
Wind: WSW 9 km/h
Air Quality Health Index: n/a

Model Info

  • Wind speed is shown in knots.
  • Forecast tables Model 1 and 2: click on the WIND SPEED to show a popup of the detailed model plot.
  • Model-1 (UW): University of Washington WRF-GFS 4km model updated 2x/day at ~1010am/1010pm.
  • Model-2 (EC):  2.5km (1-48hrs), 10km (49-84hrs) and 15km (93-210hrs) HRDPS Continental Model from Environment Canada updated 4x/day ~5am/11am/5pm/11pm.
  • In the Model2 tab, click WIND to see GUSTS eg. 15g25 knots
  • Model-2 MSC AniMet Viewer (EC)
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Comments (11)

  • On the old website there was some hints about what were the best wind directions for each launch location (right on the forecast page).  Is there anything like that on the current one?  I can't seem to find that info anywhere.
    0
    • Cook Street: W, SW, S
      Gordons Beach: W, NW
      Island View Beach: SE, NE (Cordova Bay)
      Willows Beach: SE, NE (Cattle Pt)
      Columbia Beach: SE, NW
      Pipers Lagoon: NW
      Comox: SE
      Gordons West: W, NW
      Long Beach: NW
      Centennial Beach, Boundary Bay, Van: S, SE
      Tsawwassen, Van: S, SE
      Point Roberts, Light House Park (USA): S, SE
      Jericho Beach/Spanish Banks (UBC), Van: W, NW
      Northern Oregon Coast (Oceanside, Manzanita): N, NW
      Central Oregon Coast (Florence): N, NW
      Southern Oregon Coast (Pistol River): N, NW
      17
  • Noticed but didn't want to say anything.next time.
    0
  • Hey I see OR coast spots are added to model 2! Nice!!
    4
  • Hmmmm. Good question, never thought of it. Private message BWD and he’ll know the detail for sure. It’s gotta be there somewhere. 
    1
  • How do I pull up West coast Vancouver island North??
    0
    • From here. You can also go to Model 2, then hit the MAP button (to the left of select Site) and pan up to the north island to see the model predictions for the next several days.
      3

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