Frobisher Bay forecast calls for 2–3 metre seas and low visibility Wednesday
Environment Canada’s 5 a.m. EDT marine forecast for Frobisher Bay says southeast winds near 20 knots and seas building to two to three metres are expected Wednesday, alongside rain and fog that could reduce visibility to one mile or less. No marine watches or warnings are in effect. Sourceweather.gc.ca↗
What happened
Environment Canada issued its Frobisher Bay marine forecast at 5 a.m. EDT on Wednesday, Aug. 19. It forecasts southeast winds of 20 knots, easing to light winds Thursday morning. Seas are forecast to build from one metre or less to two to three metres near noon, then subside Thursday morning.
Why it matters
The combination of rising seas, rain and fog is a practical safety consideration for small boats and other marine travel in Frobisher Bay. The forecast says visibility may be one mile or less in fog patches and as low as one mile in rain.
What happens next
Conditions are forecast to improve Thursday morning as winds become light and seas subside to one metre or less. Environment Canada’s extended outlook calls for light winds Friday and Saturday.
Important details
The ice forecast, issued at 11 a.m. EDT, lists Frobisher Bay as bergy water. Environment Canada reports no watches or warnings in effect. This is a forecast, not a warning or closure notice. Sourceweather.gc.ca↗
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