Prolonged Atmospheric River in the Northwest; Snow in the North-Central US

A prolonged atmospheric river will bring heavy rainfall which may lead to widespread urban and river flooding, heavy mountain snow, along with gusty winds to the Pacific Northwest into the northern Rockies through much of the week. A clipper will bring a period of snow across the upper Midwest and the Great Lakes into Tuesday, before a stronger system bring more wintry impacts. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Small Craft Advisory until December 10, 01:00 AM PST

Last Update: 205 PM PST Mon Dec 8 2025

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Medford, OR Local Forecast Office

44NM SW Port Orford OR

Marine Zone Forecast

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT...

Tonight

S wind 10 to 15 kt, rising to 15 to 20 kt late this evening and overnight. Seas 8 to 11 ft, building to 9 to 13 ft after midnight. Wave detail: SW 4 ft at 5 seconds and W 11 ft at 12 seconds. A chance of rain until early morning, then rain likely late.

Tue

S wind 15 to 20 kt, easing to 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Seas 10 to 13 ft. Wave detail: SW 4 ft at 5 seconds and W 11 ft at 12 seconds. Rain likely, mainly in the morning.

Tue Night

SW wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 9 to 11 ft. Wave detail: SW 3 ft at 5 seconds and W 10 ft at 14 seconds. Rain likely.

Wed

S wind 10 to 15 kt, becoming SW 5 to 10 kt in the afternoon. Seas 8 to 9 ft. Wave detail: W 2 ft at 4 seconds and W 9 ft at 12 seconds. Rain likely.

Wed Night

W wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 9 ft. Wave detail: W 2 ft at 4 seconds and W 9 ft at 14 seconds. A chance of rain.

Thu

NW wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 9 ft. Wave detail: W 2 ft at 4 seconds and W 9 ft at 15 seconds. A slight chance of rain in the morning.

Thu Night

N wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 7 to 9 ft. Wave detail: NW 2 ft at 3 seconds and W 9 ft at 15 seconds.

Fri

N wind around 10 kt. Seas 6 to 7 ft. Wave detail: N 2 ft at 4 seconds and W 7 ft at 14 seconds.

Fri Night

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

Sat

SW wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Wave detail: W 2 ft at 4 seconds and W 5 ft at 12 seconds. A chance of rain in the morning, then rain likely in the afternoon.

Sat Night

SW wind around 10 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Rain likely.