Storm Warning
Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
707 PM PST Fri Feb 20 2026
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.
PZZ800-211630-
Cape Flattery to Cape Shoalwater between 60 NM and 150 NM
offshore-
707 PM PST Fri Feb 20 2026
...STORM WARNING...
.TONIGHT...S winds 20 to 25 kt, becoming SE 25 to 35 kt. Seas
5 to 8 ft. Scattered showers early, then chance of rain.
.SAT...SE winds 35 to 45 kt. Seas 9 to 15 ft. Chance of rain.
.SAT NIGHT...E to SE winds 35 to 45 kt, becoming 35 to 50 kt.
Seas 15 to 25 ft. Rain.
.SUN...S winds 35 to 45 kt. Seas 18 to 27 ft. Chance of rain.
.SUN NIGHT...S to SW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 14 to 20 ft.
.MON...S to SW winds 5 to 15 kt, becoming E to SE 10 to 20 kt.
Seas 10 to 15 ft.
.MON NIGHT...E winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming N to NW. Seas 8 to
10 ft.
.TUE...NW winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming W to NW 5 to 15 kt. Seas
7 to 8 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...W winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 6 to 7 ft.
.WED...SW winds 10 to 15 kt, increasing to 15 to 20 kt. Seas
6 to 7 ft.
.WED NIGHT...SW winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft.
$$
Offshore Waters Forecast
NWS Ocean Prediction Center Washington DC
707 PM PST Fri Feb 20 2026
Washington and Oregon waters-
Inner waters from 60 nm to 150 nm offshore.
Outer waters from 150 nm to 250 nm offshore.
Seas given as significant wave height, which is the average
height of the highest 1/3 of the waves. Individual waves may be
more than twice the significant wave height.
PZZ805-211630-
Cape Shoalwater to Cape Lookout between 60 NM and 150 NM
offshore-
707 PM PST Fri Feb 20 2026
...STORM WARNING...
.TONIGHT...S winds 20 to 25 kt, becoming S to SE 30 to 40 kt.
Seas 5 to 6 ft, building to 7 to 12 ft. Chance of rain.
.SAT...S to SE winds 35 to 45 kt. Seas 9 to 16 ft. Chance of
rain.
.SAT NIGHT...S to SE winds 35 to 50 kt. Seas 15 to 25 ft. Chance
of rain.
.SUN...S winds 35 to 45 kt. Seas 17 to 25 ft. Scattered showers.
.SUN NIGHT...S winds 15 to 20 kt, becoming SW 15 to 25 kt. Seas
14 to 20 ft.
.MON...E to NE winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 10 to 14 ft.
.MON NIGHT...E winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming NW 10 to 15 kt. Seas
8 to 11 ft.
.TUE...NW winds 10 to 15 kt, diminishing to 5 to 10 kt. Seas
7 to 9 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...NW winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming W. Seas 6 to 7 ft.
.WED...SW winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming 10 to 15 kt. Seas 5 to
6 ft.
.WED NIGHT...SW winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 6 to 8 ft.
$$
Gale Warning
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
605 PM PST Fri Feb 20 2026
PZZ130-211115-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0007.260221T1200Z-260223T0000Z/
West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
605 PM PST Fri Feb 20 2026
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM SATURDAY TO 4 PM PST
SUNDAY...
* WHAT...East winds 30 to 40 kt.
* WHERE...West Entrance U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca.
* WHEN...From 4 AM Saturday to 4 PM PST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires
experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly
recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe
harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
605 PM PST Fri Feb 20 2026
PZZ131-211115-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0007.260221T1200Z-260223T0000Z/
Central U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
605 PM PST Fri Feb 20 2026
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM SATURDAY TO 4 PM PST
SUNDAY...
* WHAT...East winds 30 to 40 kt.
* WHERE...Central U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca.
* WHEN...From 4 AM Saturday to 4 PM PST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires
experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly
recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe
harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
605 PM PST Fri Feb 20 2026
PZZ132-211115-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0007.260221T1200Z-260223T0000Z/
East Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-
605 PM PST Fri Feb 20 2026
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM SATURDAY TO 4 PM PST
SUNDAY...
* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 kt.
* WHERE...East Entrance U. S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca.
* WHEN...From 4 AM Saturday to 4 PM PST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires
experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly
recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe
harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
605 PM PST Fri Feb 20 2026
PZZ150-153-156-170-173-176-211115-
/O.CON.KSEW.GL.W.0007.260221T0800Z-260223T0000Z/
Coastal Waters From Cape Flattery To James Island Out 10 Nm-
Coastal Waters From James Island To Point Grenville Out 10 Nm-
Coastal Waters From Point Grenville To Cape Shoalwater Out 10 Nm-
Coastal Waters From Cape Flattery To James Island 10 To 60 Nm-
Coastal Waters From James Island To Point Grenville 10 To 60 Nm-
Coastal Waters From Point Grenville To Cape Shoalwater 10 To
60 Nm-
605 PM PST Fri Feb 20 2026
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 4 PM
PST SUNDAY...
* WHAT...Southeast winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts to 45 kt and
seas 19 to 24 ft.
* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Cape Flattery to Cape Shoalwater
out to 60 nm.
* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 4 PM PST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires
experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly
recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe
harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
1248 PM PST Fri Feb 20 2026
PZZ271-211300-
/O.UPG.KPQR.GL.A.0003.260221T0900Z-260222T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KPQR.GL.W.0005.260221T0900Z-260222T1500Z/
Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR from 10 to 60 NM-
1248 PM PST Fri Feb 20 2026
...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM SATURDAY TO 7 AM PST SUNDAY...
* WHAT...Seas 17 to 22 ft at 13 seconds and southeast winds 25 to
35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt expected. Isolated gusts up to 50
kt possible.
* WHERE...Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR from
10 to 60 NM.
* WHEN...From 1 AM Saturday to 7 AM PST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Gale Warning means winds of 34 to 47 knots are imminent or
occurring. Operating a vessel in gale conditions requires
experience and properly equipped vessels. It is highly
recommended that mariners without the proper experience seek safe
harbor prior to the onset of gale conditions.
&&
$$
Winter Weather Advisory
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pendleton OR
850 PM PST Fri Feb 20 2026
WAZ521-211515-
/O.NEW.KPDT.WW.Y.0004.260221T1200Z-260222T0600Z/
Simcoe Highlands-
Including the cities of Bickleton and Goldendale
850 PM PST Fri Feb 20 2026
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 PM PST
SATURDAY...
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches,
highest above 2000 feet.
* WHERE...Simcoe Highlands.
* WHEN...From 4 AM to 10 PM PST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult due to periods of moderate to
heavy snow.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road
conditions can be obtained by visiting the website
wsdot.wa.gov/travel.
&&
$$
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pendleton OR
850 PM PST Fri Feb 20 2026
WAZ522-523-211515-
/O.NEW.KPDT.WW.Y.0004.260221T1200Z-260222T0600Z/
Upper Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest-Lower
Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades Crest-
Including the cities of Appleton, Cliffdell, Roslyn, Cle Elum,
and Easton
850 PM PST Fri Feb 20 2026
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 PM PST
SATURDAY...
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches.
Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.
* WHERE...Upper and Lower Slopes of the Eastern Washington Cascades
Crest.
* WHEN...From 4 AM to 10 PM PST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Periods of moderate and heavy snow will combine with low
visibilities to create difficult driving conditions.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The advisory does not currently include
Snoqualmie and White passes. Heaviest snowfall is forecast south
of White Pass.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road
conditions can be obtained by visiting the website
wsdot.wa.gov/travel.
&&
$$
PDT
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
835 PM PST Fri Feb 20 2026
ORZ126-WAZ211-211900-
/O.NEW.KPQR.WW.Y.0002.260221T1200Z-260222T0600Z/
North Oregon Cascades-South Washington Cascades-
Including the cities of Bennett Pass, Lost Lake, Government Camp,
Larch Mountain, Indian Heaven Wilderness, Mt. St. Helens, and
Timothy Lake
835 PM PST Fri Feb 20 2026
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 PM PST
SATURDAY...
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 10
inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.
* WHERE...In Oregon, North Oregon Cascades. In Washington, South
Washington Cascades.
* WHEN...From 4 AM to 10 PM PST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Have a winter emergency driving kit readily available. Common items
to include: flashlight, batteries, blankets, a shovel, water,
non-perishable food items, tire chains, etc.
Be aware that walking surfaces may be slick. Walk with extra care.
For the latest road conditions and chain restrictions in Oregon,
call 5 1 1, or visit: www.tripcheck.com.
For the latest road conditions and chain restrictions in Washington,
visit: wsdot.com/travel/real-time/map
&&
$$
For more information from the National Weather Service visit
www.weather.gov/portland
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Small Craft Advisory
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Seattle WA
605 PM PST Fri Feb 20 2026
PZZ133-134-211115-
/O.CON.KSEW.SC.Y.0024.260222T1500Z-260223T0000Z/
Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands-
Admiralty Inlet-
605 PM PST Fri Feb 20 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 4 PM PST
SUNDAY...
* WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts to 30 kt.
* WHERE...Northern Inland Waters Including The San Juan Islands
and Admiralty Inlet.
* WHEN...From 7 AM to 4 PM PST Sunday.
* 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.
&&
$$
For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/seattle
Hazardous Seas Warning
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
1248 PM PST Fri Feb 20 2026
PZZ210-211300-
/O.UPG.KPQR.SE.A.0001.260221T0900Z-260222T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KPQR.SE.W.0006.260221T0900Z-260222T1500Z/
Columbia River Bar-
1248 PM PST Fri Feb 20 2026
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM SATURDAY TO 7 AM
PST SUNDAY...
* WHAT...Very steep and hazardous seas 12 to 17 ft at 13 seconds
and southeast winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt
expected. Isolated gusts up to 35 kt possible.
* WHERE...In the Main Channel of the Columbia River Bar.
* WHEN...From 1 AM Saturday to 7 AM PST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or cause
damage to vessels.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...First Ebb current of 4.96 kt at 625 PM
Friday. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Second Ebb current of 5.55 kt at 656 AM
Saturday. Seas 9 to 10 ft. Third Ebb current of 4.32 kt at 706
PM Saturday. Seas 12 to 13 ft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Hazardous Seas Warning means hazardous sea conditions are
imminent or occurring. Recreational boaters should remain in
port, or take shelter until waves subside. Commercial vessels
should prepare for rough seas and consider remaining in port or
taking shelter in port until hazardous seas subside.
&&
$$
For more information from the National Weather Service, visit:
https://www.weather.gov/portland/marine
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
1248 PM PST Fri Feb 20 2026
PZZ251>253-211300-
/O.UPG.KPQR.SE.A.0001.260221T0900Z-260222T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KPQR.SE.W.0006.260221T0900Z-260222T1500Z/
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-
1248 PM PST Fri Feb 20 2026
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM SATURDAY TO 7 AM
PST SUNDAY...
* WHAT...Very steep and hazardous seas 14 to 19 ft at 13 seconds
and southeast winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt
expected. Isolated gusts up to 35 kt possible.
* WHERE...Inner Coastal Waters from Cape Shoalwater to Florence
out 10 NM.
* WHEN...From 1 AM Saturday to 7 AM PST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or cause
damage to vessels.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Hazardous Seas Warning means hazardous sea conditions are
imminent or occurring. Recreational boaters should remain in
port, or take shelter until waves subside. Commercial vessels
should prepare for rough seas and consider remaining in port or
taking shelter in port until hazardous seas subside.
&&
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