Prolonged Atmospheric River in the Pacific Northwest; Snow and High Winds from the Upper Midwest into the Northeast

A prolonged atmospheric river will continue to impact the Pacific Northwest into the Northern Rockies with heavy rainfall, areas of urban and river flooding, landslides, heavy mountain snow, and gusty winds into Thursday. A strong clipper system will bring the threat of heavy snow and high winds across the Upper Midwest/Great Lakes as well as portions of the interior Northeast and Appalachians. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

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

Last Update: 207 PM PST Tue Dec 9 2025

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Medford, OR Local Forecast Office

44NM SW Port Orford OR

Marine Zone Forecast

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM PST WEDNESDAY...

Tonight

SW wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 8 to 10 ft. Wave detail: SW 3 ft at 4 seconds and NW 10 ft at 14 seconds. A chance of rain until early morning, then rain likely late.

Wed

SW wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 8 to 9 ft. Wave detail: W 2 ft at 4 seconds and W 9 ft at 13 seconds. A chance of rain in the morning, then rain likely in the afternoon.

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. Rain likely.

Thu

NW wind 5 to 10 kt, becoming N 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Seas 8 to 9 ft. Wave detail: NW 2 ft at 3 seconds and W 9 ft at 15 seconds. A chance of rain, mainly in the morning.

Thu Night

N wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 7 to 9 ft. Wave detail: N 3 ft at 4 seconds and W 8 ft at 15 seconds. A slight chance of rain.

Fri

N wind around 15 kt. Seas 6 to 8 ft. Wave detail: N 3 ft at 4 seconds and W 7 ft at 14 seconds. A slight chance of rain in the morning.

Fri Night

N wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave detail: N 3 ft at 4 seconds and W 6 ft at 12 seconds.

Sat

NE wind around 10 kt, backing to SW in the afternoon. Seas 5 to 6 ft. Wave detail: N 3 ft at 4 seconds and W 5 ft at 12 seconds. A chance of rain in the afternoon.

Sat Night

SW wind around 10 kt. Seas 5 to 6 ft. Wave detail: SW 3 ft at 4 seconds and W 5 ft at 12 seconds. A chance of rain.

Sun

S wind around 10 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Wave detail: S 2 ft at 4 seconds and W 5 ft at 11 seconds. A chance of rain.

Sun Night

S wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft, building to 5 to 7 ft after midnight. Rain.