Thursday, October 4, 2007

Forecast Update

Update....
A low pressure in the Foxe Basin is beginning to spread clouds and increase winds in the area. Winds are expected to reach Gale force later today (by 00 UTC Oct. 5), with strongest winds in the eastern Davis Strait.

Rest of today....Cloudy with snow developing. Southeasterly winds increasing to 30 knots (sustained) by 00 UTC Oct 5.

Friday...Snow, possibly changing to or mixing with rain, and windy. Sustained southerly winds of 35-40 knots possible from 00 UTC - 20 UTC, strongest in the eastern Davis Strait. Significant wave heights of 6-7 meters possible during this time, also greatest in the eastern strait.

Outlook....Winds should die down a bit Oct 6. Clouds and precipitation could hang around through Oct. 7. High pressure may finally build in afterwards.

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