Wind Warning issued for Haida Gwaii

With another strong Pacific frontal system on its way towards Haida Gwaii, Environment Canada has issued a Wind Warning, advising of Southeast winds of up to 90km/h to arrive on the Islands by tomorrow.

Those winds are expected to persist over Haida Gwaii through until the overnight period when the front will begin to dissipate. Up to 30 mm of rain is anticipated as part of the storm as it arrives.

The forecast for Haida Gwaii can be found here.

With the wind warning will come the need to monitor weather conditions, with a particular note for BC Ferry Service both on Haida Gwaii and across Hecate Strait to Prince Rupert.

No wind warning has been issued for the North Coast as of yet, the forecast for the North Coast is available here.

Wind Warning issued for Haida Gwaii for Monday afternoon

A low pressure area currently off the coast of Oregon is going to make for windy conditions for Haida Gwaii by the time Monday afternoon rolls around.

Environment Canada issued a Wind Warning for the Islands on Sunday evening, outlining that strong Southeast winds of up to 90 km/h will develop mid day Monday, the winds could result in damage to buildings.

The winds will abate by evening as the Low makes its presence known to the Haida Gwaii area.

Once the Low arrives Periods of rain are expected to continue through the day, ending in the overnight period.

You can review the full forecast for Haida Gwaii here.

Depending on the severity of the storm off the coast, the BC Ferries schedule may be affected into Tuesday. Any Service Notices for the Ferry Service can be found here.

To this point, No Warnings have been issued for the North Coast, the forecast calling for a mix of sun and Cloud with a chance of showers into Tuesday.

Remains of Hurricane Ana on the way, rain and wind will rule the days ahead

While Saturday and Sunday provided for a pair of sun filled fall days, a change in the forecast is on tap as we head into Monday afternoon.

Environment Canada issued a Weather Alert for Haida Gwaii yesterday evening, as the remains of Hurricane Ana make their way towards the North Pacific.

While it won't be a hurricane force event by the time the system reaches shore, Gale Force wind conditions will be found in waters surrounding Haida Gwaii, though the North Coast will once again miss the brunt of the pacific front as it veers southward towards the Central Coast and Northern Vancouver Island.

However, the sideswipe for the North Coast will bring occasionally strong gusts of wind and rain through to Tuesday, with accumulations towards 50mm.

Residents of Haida Gwaii will find the strongest portion of the storm arriving on Monday evening with rainfall totals of over 50 mm by Tuesday.

You can review more as to what is ahead from the Environment Canada forecasts here  Prince Rupert - Sandspit