FQCN20 CWVR 191022 MARINE WEATHER STATEMENT FOR THE PACIFIC WATERS ISSUED BY ENVIRONMENT CANADA AT 3:22 A.M. PDT SATURDAY 19 APRIL 2025. A ridge of high pressure will remain over Explorer today and begin to weaken tonight. Gale force northwest winds off the west coast of Vancouver Island will ease overnight as the ridge weakens. Strong to gale force northwest winds over the Strait of Georgia will ease this morning. For Juan de Fuca Strait, strong to gale force westerly winds are expected late in the day today and Sunday. END/