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 >

Last Update: 249 AM PST Fri Jan 2 2026

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42NM WSW Newport OR

Marine Zone Forecast

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING......GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY

Today
S wind 15 to 20 kt, becoming SE 10 to 15 kt late. Seas 7 to 9 ft. Wave detail: S 4 ft at 5 seconds, S 6 ft at 9 seconds and W 5 ft at 12 seconds. A chance of rain.
Tonight
SE wind 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 11 ft, building to 10 to 14 ft after midnight. Wave detail: S 7 ft at 9 seconds, S 12 ft at 12 seconds and NW 4 ft at 12 seconds. Rain.
Sat
S wind 25 to 30 kt. Seas 10 to 13 ft, building to 12 to 16 ft in the afternoon. Wave detail: S 13 ft at 11 seconds and NW 3 ft at 11 seconds. Rain.
Sat Night
S wind 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt, veering to SW 20 to 25 kt after midnight. Seas 16 to 19 ft, subsiding to 13 to 16 ft after midnight. Wave detail: S 15 ft at 11 seconds and NW 3 ft at 11 seconds. Rain.
Sun
SW wind around 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 11 to 14 ft, subsiding to 9 to 12 ft in the afternoon. Wave detail: SW 6 ft at 7 seconds, NW 6 ft at 10 seconds and SW 12 ft at 11 seconds. Rain.
Sun Night
SW wind 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 8 to 10 ft. Wave detail: SW 4 ft at 6 seconds, SW 7 ft at 10 seconds and W 7 ft at 11 seconds. Rain.
Mon
N wind around 10 kt. Seas 7 to 10 ft. Wave detail: NW 2 ft at 4 seconds, S 7 ft at 9 seconds and W 6 ft at 11 seconds. Rain likely, mainly in the morning.
Mon Night
N wind 5 to 10 kt, becoming W 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Seas 7 to 8 ft. Wave detail: W 3 ft at 4 seconds, S 4 ft at 8 seconds and NW 7 ft at 11 seconds. A chance of rain.
Tue
SW wind 15 to 20 kt, rising to 20 to 25 kt in the afternoon. Seas 7 to 9 ft, building to 9 to 10 ft in the afternoon. Wave detail: SW 6 ft at 7 seconds and W 8 ft at 11 seconds. Rain.
Tue Night
SW wind 20 to 25 kt, becoming NW 15 to 20 kt after midnight. Seas 9 to 11 ft. Wave detail: SW 6 ft at 7 seconds and W 10 ft at 13 seconds. Rain.



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249 AM PST Fri Jan 2 2026
 
 

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