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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 >

Coastal Waters Forecast for Columbia River Bar (PZZ210) (Text-Only)
NWS Forecast for: Columbia River Bar (PZZ210)
Issued by: National Weather Service Portland, OR
Last Update: 249 AM PST Fri Jan 2 2026



In The Main Channel:



General Seas: 5 to 7 ft through 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.






Zone Forecast: Columbia River Bar (PZZ210)

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