Weather or Not: End of an Era
Sunday, Nov. 29h – Lincoln County
Summary: It’s pretty difficult to have late-November conditions much better than yesterday. It was a bit chilly in the morning but it didn’t take the Sun very long to warm us up. The mercury made it into the low-50s and the east wind never got much above 15 mph. Looking at the beaches, the low surf and crowds of holiday revelers gave the appearance of a Summer day. Following a sunset unhampered by clouds, skies stayed clear overnight and temperatures dropped to about the freezing mark. Daybreak heralded another stunner with bright blue above and a light east wind.
Past 24 Hours High/Low…
Lincoln City: 53F/37F
Depoe Bay: 54F/32F
Newport: 52F/38F
Waldport: 54F/35F
Yachats: 55F/36F
Forecast: Enjoy it while you can, today is the end of an era. Coinciding with the conclusion of the long Thanksgiving
Travel: In the Coast Range, possible icy spots on the highways this morning, temperatures are 20-25F in the passes; sunny today, highs 45-50F. Valley destinations are expecting sunny skies, the thermometer rising to 45-50F. The Columbia River Gorge forecast calls for sunshine, east winds gusting 30-35 mph, high about 40F. For the Cascades, the highways have packed snow and ice this morning with temperatures 15-20F, carry chains or traction tires; sunny and windy, the free air freezing level is 7,500 feet. Outlook for holiday weekend travelers tonight is possible icy spots at the lower elevations; ice and packed snow on the Cascade highways.
Marine: The breeze is ESE 10-20 knots this morning and seas have risen to 6 feet at 21 seconds. A Small Craft
On the Beach… Sunny, light breeze, surf 8-12 feet (moderate).
* For a safe and enjoyable time on the Central Coast, the Oregon Parks & Recreation Department offers these Beach Safety Tips.
* Tides
11/29 Sun 08:08 AM 3.26 L
11/29 Sun 02:06 PM 8.85 H
11/29 Sun 08:47 PM -0.58 L
11/30 Mon 03:38 AM 7.91 H
In Short: Clear and cool, then becoming wet and windy.