North East West passage: Forecast 30 July-day 17
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Expected situation Saturday morning 0600utc. Click to enlarge.
Weather Forecast North East West passage -30 July- day 17
High west of Novaya Zemlya moves away which makes the winds veer (gradually) from ESE to SE, later S. Tomorrow and the day after a zone of low pressure moves from West to East along 75-76°lat which installs a WSW to W’ly wind along the track.
(All forecasted winds are average values).
Day 1: 30 July
Position: 70.0/38.0 to 70.0/44.0
Weather: sunny spells with an occasional shower.
Wind: 110-130°13-18kt, after 21utc: 150-170°14-18kt
Day 2: 31 July
Position: from 70.0/44.0 to 70.0/50.0
Weather: sunny spells, mainly dry.
Wind: 200-220°12-17kt, after 09utc becoming 250-270°8-13kt, after 21utc 190-210°4-8kt
Day 3: 01 August
Position: from 70.0/50.0 to 70.2/56.0
Weather: cloudy with some sunny spells, showers
Wind: 210-230°12-16kt, becoming 250-270°12-16kt. nxt night/morning veering to NW 15-20kt