Weather or Not: A New Era
Summary: Spotty showers yesterday, mostly cloudy in the evening and overnight.
Past 24 Hours High/Low/Gust/Rain…
Lincoln City: 56F/50F/31mph/0.06”
Depoe Bay: 55F/49F/31mph/0.05”
Newport: 54F/46F/24mph/0.08”
Waldport: 54F/47F/19mph/0.05”
Yachats: 54F/49F/23mph/0.08”
Newport Airport Conditions…
Ceiling: broken @ 2,100’, overcast @ 3,100’
Visibility: 10 miles/Wind: WNW 6 mph/Altimeter: 30.19”
Forecast: A new weather era begins later today as the last of the precipitation fades away and we enter a period of dry and warmer conditions, the longest since last Fall. Partly sunny by this afternoon, light west winds and a high of 55-60F. Partly
Travel: In the Coast Range this morning, highways are damp, temps 45-50F. Willamette Valley roads are wet, thermometer readings 45-50F. The Columbia River Gorge has wet pavement, temperatures 45-50F. For the Cascades, highways have packed snow and ice this morning, 30-35F, the snow level is 4,000 feet, 2-5 inches of snow possible in the passes, carry chains or tractions tires. * 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 WNW 10 knots this morning with seas 8 feet at 9 seconds. A Small Craft Advisory for
On the Beach… Partly sunny, breezy, surf 6-8’ feet (moderate).
* For a safe and enjoyable time on the Central Coast, the Oregon Parks & Recreation Department offers these Beach Safety Tips.
* Tides
05/17 Wed 11:30 AM 0.35 L
05/17 Wed 6:31 PM 6.28 H
05/17 Wed 11:53 PM 3.65 L
05/18 Thu 5:32 AM 6.37 H
In Short: Mixed skies, light wind, then dry, mostly clear and warmer.