Lake Effect Snow through Saturday: A Series of Storms Impact the West

Lake effect snow showers will continue through Saturday downwind of Lakes Erie, Ontario and the eastern portion of Lake Superior. A series of storm systems will continue to impact California and the Pacific Northwest through the weekend and into next week, bringing widespread rainfall, mountain snowfall, and gusty winds. Coastal flooding is expected in northern California. Read More >

Last Update: 500 PM PST Thu Jan 1 2026

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Portland, OR Local Forecast Office

12NM SE Long Beach WA

Marine Zone Forecast

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING...

In The Main Channel


General Seas
5 ft building to 6 ft saturday morning.

First Ebb
Ebb current of 3.17 kt at 323 am friday. Seas 5 ft.

Second Ebb
Very strong ebb current of 7.15 kt at 338 pm friday. seas 8 ft.

Third Ebb
Ebb current of 3.49 kt at 415 am saturday. Seas 6 ft.



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500 PM PST Thu Jan 1 2026
 
 

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