FQCN20 CWVR 190417 MARINE WEATHER STATEMENT FOR THE PACIFIC WATERS ISSUED BY ENVIRONMENT CANADA AT 9:17 P.M. PDT FRIDAY 18 APRIL 2025. A strong ridge of high pressure is building over the offshore waters. Gale force northwest winds have developed off the west coast of Vancouver Island and will persist through Saturday. Strong to gale force northwest winds are also expected over the inner south coast waters tonight through Saturday morning. END/