Gale Warning
Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
838 PM PDT Sun Mar 30 2025
Washington and Oregon waters-
Inner waters from 60 nm to 150 nm offshore.
Outer waters from 150 nm to 250 nm offshore.
Seas given as significant wave height, which is the average
height of the highest 1/3 of the waves. Individual waves may be
more than twice the significant wave height.
PZZ815-311630-
Florence, OR to Point St. George between 60 NM and 150 NM
offshore-
838 PM PDT Sun Mar 30 2025
...GALE WARNING...
.TONIGHT...SW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 12 ft.
.MON...SW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 10 to 16 ft. Scattered
showers.
.MON NIGHT...W to SW winds 20 to 30 kt, becoming W to NW 25 to
35 kt. Seas 12 to 17 ft. Chance of rain.
.TUE...N to NW winds 25 to 35 kt, becoming NW 15 to 20 kt. Seas
10 to 17 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...NW winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 8 to 12 ft.
.WED...NW winds 15 to 20 kt, diminishing to 10 to 15 kt. Seas
8 to 9 ft.
.WED NIGHT...N to NW winds 5 to 15 kt. Seas 6 to 8 ft.
.THU...N winds 5 to 15 kt. Seas 5 to 6 ft.
.THU NIGHT...N winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft.
.FRI...N to NE winds 5 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...N to NW winds less than 10 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft.
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Winter Weather Advisory
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
1238 PM PDT Sun Mar 30 2025
ORZ027-028-311200-
/O.CON.KMFR.WW.Y.0017.250331T0600Z-250402T0000Z/
South Central Oregon Cascades-Siskiyou Mountains and Southern
Oregon Cascades-
Including the cities of Howard Prairie, Diamond Lake, Siskiyou
Summit, and Crescent Lake
1238 PM PDT Sun Mar 30 2025
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING
TO 5 PM PDT TUESDAY...
* WHAT...Moderate to heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations
between 8 and 24 inches possible. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.
* WHERE...The southern Oregon Cascades and Siskiyou Mountains. This
includes Highways 230 and 138 near Diamond Lake, Highway 62 south
of Crater Lake, and Highway 140. Additionally, areas around Mount
Ashland are included.
* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 5 PM PDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The
hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening
commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Slow down and use caution while traveling. Call 511 or visit
tripcheck.com for road information.
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BPN
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
1238 PM PDT Sun Mar 30 2025
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/O.EXA.KMFR.WW.Y.0017.250331T0600Z-250402T0000Z/
Modoc County-Klamath Basin-Northern and Eastern Klamath County
and Western Lake County-Central and Eastern Lake County-
Including the cities of Chemult, Adin, New Pine Creek, Likely,
Lookout, Fort Rock, Olene, Alturas, Canby, Crescent, Day,
Lakeview, Adel, Davis Creek, Midland, Altamont, Gilchrist,
Klamath Falls, and Valley Falls
1238 PM PDT Sun Mar 30 2025
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 PM
PDT TUESDAY...
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 6
inches, with up to 13 inches over higher terrain. Winds gusting
between 30 and 45 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of Klamath, Lake, and Modoc counties, including
Lakeview, Chemult, Chiloquin, Valley Falls, Modoc Point, Davis
Creek, the highway 97 corridor between Klamath Falls and Crescent,
highway 140 east of Bly, highway 395 between Alturas and Alkali
Lake, and highway 139 between Adin and Canby.
* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 5 PM PDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could become difficult due to snow and low
visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday
morning and evening commutes.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Slow down and use caution while traveling. In California, call 511
or visit quickmap.dot.ca.gov for road information. In Oregon, call
511 or visit tripcheck.com for road information.
Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while
driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken
on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and
slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.
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Small Craft Advisory
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
910 PM PDT Sun Mar 30 2025
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/O.CAN.KPQR.GL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-250331T0900Z/
/O.EXT.KPQR.SC.Y.0041.250331T0410Z-250401T0600Z/
Columbia River Bar-
910 PM PDT Sun Mar 30 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT MONDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...
* WHAT...Rough bar conditions expected. Seas 8 to 11 ft at 10
seconds and south winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt
expected.
* WHERE...In the Main Channel of the Columbia River Bar.
* WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft,
especially when operating near to, or attempting to cross, the
Columbia River Bar.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Very strong ebb current of 6.99 kt at 639
AM Monday. Seas 9 to 11 ft. Ebb current of 4.69 kt at 703 PM
Monday. Seas 7 to 8 ft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Small Craft Advisory means that wave conditions are expected to
be hazardous to small craft in the vicinity of the Columbia River
Bar. Mariners are advised to obtain the latest bar conditions
from the United States Coast Guard before attempting to cross the
bar.
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For more information from the National Weather Service, visit:
https://www.weather.gov/portland/marine
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
910 PM PDT Sun Mar 30 2025
PZZ251>253-271>273-311300-
/O.CAN.KPQR.GL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-250331T0900Z/
/O.EXT.KPQR.SC.Y.0041.250331T0410Z-250401T0600Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR out
10 NM-
Coastal waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR out 10 NM-
Coastal waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR out 10 NM-
Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR from 10 to 60 NM-
Waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR from 10 to 60 NM-
Waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR from 10 to 60 NM-
910 PM PDT Sun Mar 30 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT MONDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...
* WHAT...Seas 8 to 13 ft at 12 seconds and south winds 15 to 25
kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected.
* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Shoalwater to Florence out 60
NM.
* WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
&&
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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
254 PM PDT Sun Mar 30 2025
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/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0044.250331T0000Z-250331T2100Z/
Coastal Waters From James Island To Point Grenville Out 10 Nm-
Coastal Waters From Point Grenville To Cape Shoalwater Out 10 Nm-
Coastal Waters From James Island To Point Grenville 10 To 60 Nm-
Coastal Waters From Point Grenville To Cape Shoalwater 10 To
60 Nm-
254 PM PDT Sun Mar 30 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM PDT MONDAY...
* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 kt.
* WHERE...Coastal Waters From James Island To Point Grenville
Out 10 Nm, Coastal Waters From Point Grenville To Cape
Shoalwater Out 10 Nm, Coastal Waters From James Island To
Point Grenville 10 To 60 Nm and Coastal Waters From Point
Grenville To Cape Shoalwater 10 To 60 Nm.
* WHEN...Until 2 PM PDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots
and/or seas 10 feet or higher are expected to produce hazardous
wave conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners,
especially those operating smaller vessels should avoid
navigating in these conditions.
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For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/seattle
Hazardous Seas Warning
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
820 PM PDT Sun Mar 30 2025
PZZ350-356-370-376-311630-
/O.EXP.KMFR.GL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-250331T0300Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.SE.W.0021.000000T0000Z-250401T1500Z/
Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm-
Coastal waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA out 10 nm-
Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm-
Waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA from 10 to 60 nm-
820 PM PDT Sun Mar 30 2025
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PDT
TUESDAY...
...GALE WARNING HAS EXPIRED...
* WHAT...Very steep and hazardous seas 13 to 18 ft at 12 seconds.
* WHERE...All of the area between Florence and Pt. St. George.
* WHEN... For The Hazardous Seas Warning, until 8 AM PDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or
damage vessels. Bar crossings will become especially
treacherous.
* View the hazard area in detail at https://go.usa.gov/x6hks
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Recreational boaters should remain in port. Commercial vessels
should prepare for very steep seas and consider remaining in port
until conditions improve.
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