Tracking Two Storms Impacting the Northern U.S. Through Thanksgiving and into This Weekend

Heavy lake effect snow, gusty winds, and localized blizzard conditions will persist through Thanksgiving near and downwind of the Great Lakes. Rain and mountain snow are forecast for the Pacific Northwest. Confidence is increasing for another winter storm to develop over the northern and central Rockies Friday and track across the central Plains through the Midwest and Great Lakes this weekend. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Small Craft Advisory until November 28, 04:00 PM PST

Last Update: 210 PM PST Thu Nov 27 2025

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Medford, OR Local Forecast Office

44NM SW Port Orford OR

Marine Zone Forecast

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON...

Tonight

SW wind 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt, easing to 5 to 10 kt. Seas 11 to 14 ft, subsiding to 11 to 12 ft after midnight. Wave detail: W 4 ft at 6 seconds and W 13 ft at 13 seconds. A chance of rain.

Fri

SW wind 5 to 10 kt, veering to NW in the afternoon. Seas 9 to 11 ft, subsiding to 7 to 9 ft in the afternoon. Wave detail: NW 2 ft at 5 seconds and W 10 ft at 14 seconds.

Fri Night

N wind around 10 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave detail: NW 2 ft at 4 seconds, W 4 ft at 9 seconds and NW 6 ft at 13 seconds.

Sat

N wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave detail: N 2 ft at 4 seconds and W 6 ft at 14 seconds. A chance of rain in the afternoon.

Sat Night

N wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 7 to 8 ft. Wave detail: N 3 ft at 4 seconds and W 7 ft at 14 seconds. A chance of rain.

Sun

N wind 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 8 ft. Wave detail: N 5 ft at 5 seconds and W 7 ft at 13 seconds.

Sun Night

N wind 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 9 ft. Wave detail: N 7 ft at 6 seconds, W 5 ft at 11 seconds and W 4 ft at 23 seconds.

Mon

N wind 20 to 25 kt. Seas 8 to 11 ft. Wave detail: N 7 ft at 6 seconds and W 9 ft at 20 seconds.

Mon Night

N wind 20 to 25 kt, easing to 15 to 20 kt after midnight. Seas 10 to 11 ft. Wave detail: N 6 ft at 8 seconds, W 3 ft at 10 seconds and W 9 ft at 19 seconds.

Tue

N wind 15 to 20 kt. Seas 9 to 10 ft. Wave detail: N 5 ft at 6 seconds, W 9 ft at 17 seconds and W 2 ft at 10 seconds.

Tue Night

N wind 20 to 25 kt. Seas 9 to 10 ft.