Weather or Not: Winter Storm Watch
2/24/19 Light rain today, high 45F, rain/snow mixed tonight-tomorrow, some snow accumulation possible (see Winter Storm Watch below), ENE winds 5-15mph, chilly with a low of 32F, and a high of 35-40F. Outlook: showers on and off Tue-Sat, overnight temps near 32F, additional chances for minor snowfall midweek.
Beaches Today:
Surf Height…………..7 to 10 ft.
Weather………………Cloudy with rain. Highs around 45.
Wind…………………Northwest 5 to 10 mph with gusts to 15 mph.
Tides (South Beach)…
High tide…9.0 ft at 03:40 AM PST.
Low tide….0.9 ft at 09:59 AM PST.
High tide…7.1 ft at 04:10 PM PST.
Low tide….1.9 ft at 09:53 PM PST.
Sunrise – 7:01 AM PST. Sunset – 5:57 PM PST.
A Winter Storm Watch has been issued by the National Weather Service for the Central Coast, which is in effect from late tonight through Monday afternoon for snow accumulations of up to 5 inches possible, mainly above 500 feet in elevation. Roads may become slippery due to snow- and ice-covered roads. Snow amounts may vary widely along the coast with many locations receiving no snow, especially south of Newport. A Winter Storm Watch means there is potential for significant snow, sleet or ice accumulations that may impact travel.
Travel in Northwest Oregon:
A Winter Storm Watch is in effect for the Valley from midnight tonight until 6:00pm tomorrow for 1-3 inches of snow.
A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for the Gorge this morning where it’s already snowing; this changes to a Winter Storm Warning tonight through tomorrow for more snow and freezing rain.
A Winter Storm Watch is in effect for the Coast Range from midnight tonight through tomorrow evening for 4-10 inches of snow in the highway passes.
A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for the Cascades for 6-14 inches of snow today, then a Winter Storm Watch has been issued for 10:00pm tonight through 10:00pm tomorrow night for an additional 10-20 inches of snow possible.
