Weather or Not: Rainy First Day of Spring
Summary: Mostly sunny yesterday, clouding up overnight, rain this morning.
Past 24 Hours High/Low/Gust/Rain…
Lincoln City: 55F/32F/24mph/~0.01”
Depoe Bay: 54F/33F/19mph/0.01”
Newport: 54F/34F/22mph/0.07”
Waldport: 52F/35F/28mph/0.09”
Yachats: 56F/36F/22mph/0.07”
Newport Airport Conditions…
Ceiling: broken @ 6,000’, overcast @ 7,000’
Visibility: 10 miles/Wind: E 14 mph/Altimeter: 29.90”
Forecast: Commensurate with the beginning of Spring this morning, the predicted next round of rainy weather arrived. We can expect up to a quarter inch of the wet stuff today, east winds gusting around 20 mph and a high of 55F. Heavier rain comes in
Travel: In the Coast Range this morning, highways are wet, temps 35-45F. Willamette Valley roads are dry, thermometer readings near 45F. The Columbia River Gorge has bare pavement, temperature 45F. For the Cascades, highways have spots of ice this morning and 30-35F, the snow level is above the passes at 6,000 feet. * An interactive map of the latest Northwest/Central Oregon travel weather is available here. Also, motorists should always visit ODOT’s TripCheck before hitting the road.
Marine: Winds are ESE 10-15 knots this morning with seas 6 feet at 11 seconds. A Small Craft Advisory for
Notice to Mariners… Shoaling has been found at South Beach Marina in Newport from South Beach Marina Light 2 (LLNR 9635) in to the boat ramp. Depths five (5) feet shallower than the charted depth of ten (10) feet have been recorded.
On the Beach… Rain, breezy, surf 5-6 feet (moderate).
* For a safe and enjoyable time on the Central Coast, the Oregon Parks & Recreation Department offers these Beach Safety Tips.
* Tides
03/20 Mon 05:56 AM 7.16 H
03/20 Mon 01:01 PM 1.68 L
03/20 Mon 07:45 PM 5.65 H
03/21 Tue 12:48 AM 4.14 L
In Short: Rain, moderate winds, then wet and unsettled all week.