Heavy Lake Effect Snow; Subfreezing Temperatures in the Eastern U.S.

A multi-day heavy lake effect snow event is expected downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario through New Year's Day. The Arctic front will continue to bring increasing winds to the Northeast that will remain gusty. Subfreezing overnight low temperatures will be found as far south as the Gulf Coast. Read More >

NOTE: Due to routine updates, bar observations may stop updating. If observations stop updating, you can call the number at the bottom of the page to receive the latest USGS bar conditions.

* * * * * * * Also, here is a list of most West Coast bar observations* * * * * * *

Current Conditions

US COAST GUARD OBSERVATION
TIME	STATUS	RESTRICTIONS

NEARBY BUOY OBSERVATIONS

This image map shows the locations of buoys along the Pacific Northwest coast.

This image is a clickable link for Portland, OR radar

This image is a clickable link for NW Visible Satellite Imagery

Sea Surface Temperatures

Ocean Currents*

Radar Imagery

Visible Satellite

*Please note: ocean currents are research, rather than routine, measurements. These near-real-time measurements have not been subjected to
thorough data checking. Their accuracy is not guaranteed; in fact, some errors are to be expected. Treat them skeptically, and use at your own risk.

Forecast Conditions

Predicted Tides at Hammond, OR

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Heavy Lake Effect Snow; Subfreezing Temperatures in the Eastern U.S.

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