Lake-effect Snow and Whiteout Conditions in the Great Lakes Region; Below-average Temperatures in the East
Heavy lake-effect and lake-enhanced snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes and produce some whiteout conditions that could cause difficult travel conditions. A coastal low will produce moderate to heavy snow over parts of southern and eastern New England into the afternoon. Below average temperatures are expected across the eastern U.S., particularly with chilly morning temperatures. Read More >
| NWS Forecast for: Waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA from 10 to 60 nm (PZZ376) Issued by: National Weather Service Medford, OR Last Update: 204 AM PST Mon Jan 19 2026 | |
| Today: N wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Wave detail: N 2 ft at 3 seconds, W 4 ft at 13 seconds and W 3 ft at 21 seconds. Tonight: NW wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave detail: N 2 ft at 4 seconds and W 6 ft at 18 seconds. Tue: SE wind around 5 kt, veering to W in the afternoon. Seas 6 to 7 ft. Wave detail: N 2 ft at 4 seconds, W 7 ft at 14 seconds and SW 4 ft at 17 seconds. Tue Night: N wind around 5 kt. Seas 5 to 6 ft. Wave detail: W 6 ft at 13 seconds. Wed: N wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave detail: W 6 ft at 13 seconds. Wed Night: N wind around 10 kt, rising to around 15 kt after midnight. Seas 4 to 6 ft, building to 5 to 8 ft after midnight. Wave detail: N 3 ft at 4 seconds and W 5 ft at 16 seconds. Thu: N wind 15 to 20 kt. Seas 7 to 8 ft, subsiding to 5 to 8 ft in the afternoon. Wave detail: N 3 ft at 5 seconds and W 6 ft at 16 seconds. Thu Night: N wind 15 to 20 kt. Seas 5 to 6 ft. Wave detail: N 3 ft at 5 seconds and W 5 ft at 15 seconds. A chance of rain. Fri: N wind 15 to 20 kt. Seas 6 to 7 ft. Wave detail: N 3 ft at 4 seconds and W 5 ft at 15 seconds. Fri Night: N wind 15 to 20 kt. Seas around 6 ft. | |
| Zone Forecast: Waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA from 10 to 60 nm (PZZ376) | |
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