Major Winter Storm to Impact the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast; Inclement Weather in the Pacific Northwest

A major winter storm is expected to bring heavy snow, strong winds, and coastal flooding across the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast that may cause impossible travel conditions and power outages. Blizzard conditions are possible along coastal areas from the DelMarVa Peninsula through southeastern New England. Wet weather and strong winds return to the Pacific Northwest and north-central California. Read More >

Map of estimated Water Temperatures
List of Water Temperature observations (at bottom of page/list)

Latest Marine Discussion:

.MARINE... SCA levels the remainder of this afternoon. Gale Warnings remain in effect south of the Bay Bridge and across the lower tidal Potomac tonight within north to northwesterly flow as low pressure strengthens offshore. Gale Warnings remain in effect for all waters within northwesterly flow on Monday as low pressure tracks off to our north and east. SCA conditions likely linger within northwesterly flow through Tuesday. Small Craft Advisories are possible Wednesday and Thursday as winds gust up to 25 knots each afternoon. Southwest winds Wednesday morning shift to westerly in the evening before becoming light and variable overnight. Winds increase Thursday morning, shifting to southerly. Update as of: 248 PM EST Sun Feb 22 2026

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Marine Forecasts for the Lower Chesapeake Bay and Eastern VA Rivers

(These forecasts are provided by the Weather Forecast Office in Wakefield, VA)

Lower Chesapeake Bay

Smith Point to Windmill Point

Windmill Point to New Point Comfort

New Point Comfort to Little Creek

Little Creek to Cape Henry Incl. CBBT

Eastern VA Rivers

Rappahannock River (Urbanna-Windmill Pt)

York River

James River (Jamestown-James River Bridge)

James River (James River Bridge-HRBT)

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