Weather or Not: Into the Darkness
Summary: Mostly cloudy, showers yesterday; heavy showers overnight.
Past 24 Hours High/Low/Gust/Rain…
Lincoln City: 52F/43F/47mph/0.67”
Depoe Bay: 51F/39F/31mph/0.45”
Newport: 50F/39F/44mph/0.49”
Waldport: 51F/41F/35mph/0.49”
Yachats: 52F/41F/47mph/0.63”
Newport Airport Conditions…
Ceiling: scattered @ 2,500’, broken @ 4,900’, overcast @ 6,000’
Visibility: 10 miles/Wind: WNW 7 mph/Altimeter: 29.89”
Forecast: Another showery day is on tap with a few sunbreaks thrown-in for good measure, northwest winds gusting 25 mph or so and a high this afternoon of 50F. Tonight, it’s gonna get dark early with Standard Time sunset at 4:59pm; showers
Travel: In the Coast Range this morning, highways are wet, temps 40-45F. Willamette Valley roads are wet, thermometer readings 40-45F. The Columbia River Gorge has wet pavement, temperatures 40-45F. For the Cascades, highways are snow-covered, 20-30F, the snow level is 2,500 feet; chains or tractions tires are required over the passes; a Winter Weather Advisory is in effect until 6:00pm tonight.
* Outlook for weekend travelers is mainly wet pavement at the lower elevations including the Coast Range. Snow remains likely in the Cascade passes with another 5-10 inches accumulation possible through tonight, the snow level continues at 2,500-3,000 feet.
* Get up-to-the-minute Northwest highway weather at Real-Time Roads. Also, motorists should always visit ODOT’s TripCheck for the latest traffic conditions including delays and hazards.
Marine: Winds are WNW 15-20 knots this morning with rough seas 9-10 feet at 8 seconds. A Small Craft
On the Beach… Showers, 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
11/05 Sun 6:09 AM 2.08 L
11/05 Sun 12:15 PM 9.89 H (King Tide)
11/05 Sun 7:02 PM -1.49 L
11/06 Mon 1:37 AM 7.92 H
In Short: Showers, drying, then wet and sometimes windy.