Snow Squalls May Impact the Northeast on Thursday; Dangerously Cold Arctic Air Impact the North-Central US

Snow showers and snow squalls are likely to develop across the Northeast on Thursday. Lake effect snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes. An arctic blast will bring frigid temperatures, gusty winds and dangerous wind chills to the Northern Plains before expanding to the South and East. A major winter storm will begin impacting the Southern Plains and Lower Mississippi Valley Friday. Read More >

Coastal Waters Forecast for Coastal Waters From Cape Flattery To James Island Out 10 Nm (PZZ150) (Text-Only)
NWS Forecast for: Coastal Waters From Cape Flattery To James Island Out 10 Nm (PZZ150)
Issued by: National Weather Service Seattle, WA
Last Update: 235 PM PST Wed Jan 21 2026


Tonight: N wind around 5 kt. Seas around 4 ft. Wave detail: W 4 ft at 11 seconds and W 3 ft at 17 seconds.

Thu: N wind around 5 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Wave detail: W 2 ft at 5 seconds, SW 3 ft at 10 seconds and W 4 ft at 15 seconds.

Thu Night: NE wind around 5 kt, veering to E after midnight. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Wave detail: W 2 ft at 5 seconds and W 4 ft at 13 seconds.

Fri: E wind around 10 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave detail: E 2 ft at 5 seconds, W 4 ft at 11 seconds and W 5 ft at 15 seconds.

Fri Night: E wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 5 to 6 ft. Wave detail: W 6 ft at 14 seconds.

Sat: E wind around 5 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Wave detail: W 5 ft at 14 seconds.

Sat Night: NE wind around 5 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Wave detail: W 5 ft at 12 seconds.

Sun: SE wind around 5 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave detail: W 4 ft at 12 seconds.

Sun Night: SE wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave detail: W 3 ft at 11 seconds and W 2 ft at 15 seconds. A chance of rain.

Mon: SE wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 4 ft. Wave detail: SE 2 ft at 3 seconds, SW 3 ft at 10 seconds and W 2 ft at 15 seconds. A chance of rain.

Mon Night: SE wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Wave detail: S 3 ft at 4 seconds, SW 3 ft at 9 seconds and W 2 ft at 14 seconds. A chance of rain.







Zone Forecast: Coastal Waters From Cape Flattery To James Island Out 10 Nm (PZZ150)

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