Major Winter Storm to Impact the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast; Inclement Weather in the Pacific Northwest

A major winter storm is expected to bring heavy snow, strong winds, and coastal flooding across the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast that may cause impossible travel conditions and power outages. Blizzard conditions are possible along coastal areas from the DelMarVa Peninsula through southeastern New England. Wet weather and strong winds return to the Pacific Northwest and north-central California. Read More >

Effective February 17, 2026 the High Seas North Pacific forecast covers approximately 82,800 square miles from the equator to 30N from 140W to 180W.

For the South Pacific, please visit the Fiji Meteorological Service

SCN 26-04: Implement change in coverage areas for the High Seas Text Forecast near the Equator and International Dateline effective February 17, 2026

High Seas Area of Responsibility

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The Marine Radiofax Charts for Station KVM-70 are now available via E-mail or FTP. Click here for more details on the charts available. For the help file on FTPMAIL click here.

Graphic Forecasts
for Hawaiian Islands and surrounding coastal waters

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Pacific Streamline Analysis
(130E-110W,30S-30N)

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North Pacific Surface Analysis
(130E-110W,EQ-60N)
From the Unified Surface Analysis

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Pacific Surface Forecast
(130E-110W,30S-50N)

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Pacific Wind Wave
Analysis and Forecasts

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12Z Charts
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Pacific Sea Surface
Temperature Analysis
satellite-derived (updated twice weekly)

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Major Winter Storm to Impact the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast; Inclement Weather in the Pacific Northwest

Hawaiian Marine Area of Responsibility

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