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Source for Pacific NW synoptic charts

Could somebody post a link to a good source for synoptic weather charts for the Pacific NW. I've been on Passageweather.com but the frontal systems are not shown. I'm reading a few books on marine weather and want to start applying some of what I've learned.
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Try this:

Pacific - Georgia Basin - Weather Conditions - Environment Canada

Click on the maps tab and you have several options.... might help.
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NOAA, here is the link for the marine weather page. On the left you can choose marine forcast- text or graphic, should be able to find what you're looking for.

National Weather Service Marine Forecasts
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Try Ugrib. It's a free service that provides weather charts. Go to GRIB.US > Home and sign up.
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Thanks fellas for the links.
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http://www.buoyweather.com

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Excellent links guys. Exactly what I was looking for. Thanks
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