Weather or Not: A Stuck Record
Summary: Fog, drizzle, mostly cloudy yesterday; overcast, drizzle overnight.
Past 24 Hours High/Low/Gust/Rain…
Lincoln City: 59F/53F/17mph/0.02”
Depoe Bay: 60F/52F/11mph/0.02”
Newport: 55F/52F/16mph/0.01”
Waldport: 56F/52F/12mph/0.01”
Yachats: 59F/52F/14mph/0.01”
Newport Airport Conditions…
Ceiling: overcast @ 1,600’
Visibility: 10 miles/Wind: calm/Altimeter: 30.06”
Forecast: Like a stuck phonograph record, our weather pattern keeps repeating and remains little changed today. Partial clearing is possible this afternoon along with some isolated showers, light winds and a high of 55F. The threat of showers
Travel: In the Coast Range this morning, highways are bare, temp 50F. Willamette Valley roads are dry, thermometer readings 50-55F. The Columbia River Gorge has dry pavement, temperature 55F. For the Cascades, highways are dry this morning, 45-55F, the snow level is above 8,000 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 NW 5-10 knots gusting 15 this morning with seas 2-3 feet at 8 seconds. Quiet conditions continue
On the Beach… Drizzle, partial clearing, light breeze, surf 2-3’ feet (low).
* For a safe and enjoyable time on the Central Coast, the Oregon Parks & Recreation Department offers these Beach Safety Tips.
* Tides
05/30 Tue 10:50 AM -1.28 L
05/30 Tue 5:43 PM 7.40 H
05/30 Tue 11:12 PM 2.79 L
05/31 Wed 5:06 AM 7.45 H
In Short: Drizzle and partial clearing, mixed skies, showers, then clearing.