Cold Temperatures for the Eastern U.S.; Lake Effect Snow in the Great Lakes; Heavy Rain in the Pacific Northwest

Cold temperatures will continue across much of the eastern U.S. into today. Heavy lake effect snow continues into today east of Lakes Erie and Ontario. Two Pacific cold fronts will cross the Pacific Northwest early this week followed by another atmospheric river. Heavy rain and gusty winds are expected through midweek, with the potential for renewed urban and river flooding. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Last Update: 202 PM PST Mon Dec 15 2025

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Medford, OR Local Forecast Office

44NM SW Port Orford OR

Marine Zone Forecast

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON......SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT...

Tonight

S wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 11 to 13 ft, subsiding to 10 to 11 ft after midnight. Wave detail: S 4 ft at 6 seconds and W 11 ft at 13 seconds. Rain early this evening, then a chance of rain late this evening and overnight.

Tue

S wind around 15 kt, rising to around 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt in the afternoon. Seas 9 to 11 ft. Wave detail: S 5 ft at 5 seconds and W 11 ft at 12 seconds. Rain.

Tue Night

SW wind 20 to 25 kt, veering to W after midnight. Seas 10 to 14 ft, building to 12 to 15 ft after midnight. Wave detail: W 8 ft at 7 seconds and W 13 ft at 12 seconds. Rain.

Wed

NW wind 10 to 15 kt, becoming SW 5 to 10 kt in the afternoon. Seas 12 to 15 ft, subsiding to 12 to 13 ft in the afternoon. Wave detail: W 7 ft at 7 seconds and W 13 ft at 11 seconds. Rain likely.

Wed Night

S wind 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt, rising to 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt after midnight. Seas 11 to 12 ft, building to 11 to 14 ft after midnight. Wave detail: SW 11 ft at 7 seconds and W 11 ft at 11 seconds. Rain.

Thu

S wind around 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas 12 to 16 ft, building to 14 to 17 ft in the afternoon. Wave detail: SW 13 ft at 8 seconds and NW 10 ft at 11 seconds. Rain.

Thu Night

SW wind 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas 13 to 17 ft. Wave detail: SW 13 ft at 8 seconds and W 10 ft at 10 seconds. Rain.

Fri

W wind 15 to 20 kt, veering to NW in the afternoon. Seas 12 to 14 ft, subsiding to 10 to 13 ft in the afternoon. Wave detail: SW 10 ft at 7 seconds, W 9 ft at 11 seconds and NW 7 ft at 13 seconds. Rain.

Fri Night

NW wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 8 to 11 ft. Wave detail: NW 4 ft at 5 seconds, SW 8 ft at 10 seconds and NW 7 ft at 12 seconds. Rain likely, mainly in the evening.

Sat

SW wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 7 to 9 ft. Wave detail: W 3 ft at 4 seconds, SW 5 ft at 10 seconds and NW 7 ft at 12 seconds. A chance of rain in the morning, then rain likely in the afternoon.

Sat Night

S wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 7 to 9 ft. Rain likely.