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Gale Warning

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
222 AM PST Mon Nov 17 2025

PZZ450-171830-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0055.000000T0000Z-251117T2300Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.SE.W.0036.251117T2300Z-251118T0600Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
222 AM PST Mon Nov 17 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 12 to 14 feet. For the Hazardous
  Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 11 to 13 feet
  expected.

* WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 3 PM PST this afternoon.
  For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 3 PM this afternoon to 10
  PM PST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
222 AM PST Mon Nov 17 2025

PZZ470-171830-
/O.EXT.KEKA.GL.W.0055.000000T0000Z-251118T0700Z/
/O.CAN.KEKA.SE.W.0036.251117T2300Z-251118T0600Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm-
222 AM PST Mon Nov 17 2025

...GALE WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PST THIS EVENING...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...North winds 30 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas
  12 to 17 feet.

* WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino 10 to 60 nm.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM PST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

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Winter Weather Advisory

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sacramento CA
1040 AM PST Sun Nov 16 2025

CAZ068-069-180000-
/O.CON.KSTO.WW.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-251118T0000Z/
Western Plumas County/Lassen Park-West Slope Northern Sierra
Nevada-
Including the cities of Chester, Blue Canyon, and Quincy
1040 AM PST Sun Nov 16 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Moderate snow expected above 6000 feet. Total snow
  accumulations of 6 to 12 inches with 1 to 2 feet at the highest
  peaks. South to southwest winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada and Western Plumas
  County/Lassen Park Counties.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions
  could impact the morning and evening commutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels around 6500-7000 feet today,
  lowering to around 5000-6000 feet by Monday morning. A break in
  moderate snow will continue for the next few hours, then tonight
  through Monday moderate snow is expected.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Check the latest road conditions from Caltrans online at
quickmap.dot.ca.gov or dial 5 1 1.

&&

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Small Craft Advisory

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
534 AM PST Mon Nov 17 2025

PZZ350-370-180000-
/O.CON.KMFR.SE.W.0045.000000T0000Z-251118T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0100.000000T0000Z-251118T1200Z/
Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm-
Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm-
534 AM PST Mon Nov 17 2025

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and
  hazardous seas 12 to 14 ft at 13 seconds. For the Small Craft
  Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
  seas 9 to 14 ft at 13 seconds.

* WHERE...All areas will experience conditions hazardous to
  small craft. Very steep warning level seas are expected beyond
  1 to 2 nm from shore south of Cape Blanco and beyond 10 nm
  from shore south of Cape Arago.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, Until 4 AM PST Tuesday.
  For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 4 AM to 4 PM PST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or
  damage vessels. Bar crossings will become especially
  treacherous.

* View the hazard area in detail at https://go.usa.gov/x6hks

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Recreational boaters should remain in port. Commercial vessels
should prepare for very steep seas and consider remaining in port
until conditions improve.

&&

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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
534 AM PST Mon Nov 17 2025

PZZ356-180000-
/O.CON.KMFR.SE.W.0045.000000T0000Z-251118T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0100.000000T0000Z-251119T1800Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA out 10 nm-
534 AM PST Mon Nov 17 2025

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and
  hazardous seas 11 to 15 ft at 12 seconds. For the Small Craft
  Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
  seas 10 to 15 ft at 13 seconds.

* WHERE...All areas will experience conditions hazardous to
  small craft. Very steep warning level seas are expected beyond
  1 to 2 nm from shore south of Cape Blanco and beyond 10 nm
  from shore south of Cape Arago.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 AM PST
  Wednesday. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, until 4 PM PST this
  afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or
  damage vessels. Bar crossings will become especially
  treacherous.

* View the hazard area in detail at https://go.usa.gov/x6hks

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Recreational boaters should remain in port. Commercial vessels
should prepare for very steep seas and consider remaining in port
until conditions improve.

&&

$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
534 AM PST Mon Nov 17 2025

PZZ376-180000-
/O.CON.KMFR.SE.W.0045.000000T0000Z-251118T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0101.251118T0000Z-251119T1800Z/
Waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA from 10 to 60 nm-
534 AM PST Mon Nov 17 2025

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 10 AM PST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and
  hazardous seas 13 to 16 ft at 13 seconds. For the Small Craft
  Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
  seas 9 to 14 ft at 12 seconds expected.

* WHERE...All areas.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 AM PST early this
  morning. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, until 4 PM PST this
  afternoon. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 4 PM this
  afternoon to 10 AM PST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or
  damage vessels. Bar crossings will become especially
  treacherous.

* View the hazard area in detail at https://go.usa.gov/x6hks

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Recreational boaters should remain in port. Commercial vessels
should prepare for very steep seas and consider remaining in port
until conditions improve.

&&

$$

Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
200 AM PST Mon Nov 17 2025

PZZ251>253-180000-
/O.CON.KPQR.SC.Y.0134.000000T0000Z-251118T0600Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR out
10 NM-
Coastal waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR out 10 NM-
Coastal waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR out 10 NM-
200 AM PST Mon Nov 17 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Seas 9 to 13 ft at 12 seconds and north-northwest winds
  10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt.

* WHERE...Inner Coastal Waters from Cape Shoalwater to Florence
  out 10 NM.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

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URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
200 AM PST Mon Nov 17 2025

PZZ271>273-180000-
/O.CON.KPQR.SC.Y.0134.000000T0000Z-251118T0600Z/
Waters from Cape Shoalwater WA to Cape Falcon OR from 10 to 60 NM-
Waters from Cape Falcon to Cape Foulweather OR from 10 to 60 NM-
Waters from Cape Foulweather to Florence OR from 10 to 60 NM-
200 AM PST Mon Nov 17 2025

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Seas 10 to 14 ft at 12 seconds and north-northwest winds
  10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt.

* WHERE...Outer Coastal Waters from Cape Shoalwater to Florence
  10 to 60 NM offshore.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM PST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

Hazardous Seas Warning

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
534 AM PST Mon Nov 17 2025

PZZ350-370-180000-
/O.CON.KMFR.SE.W.0045.000000T0000Z-251118T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0100.000000T0000Z-251118T1200Z/
Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm-
Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm-
534 AM PST Mon Nov 17 2025

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and
  hazardous seas 12 to 14 ft at 13 seconds. For the Small Craft
  Advisory, north winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
  seas 9 to 14 ft at 13 seconds.

* WHERE...All areas will experience conditions hazardous to
  small craft. Very steep warning level seas are expected beyond
  1 to 2 nm from shore south of Cape Blanco and beyond 10 nm
  from shore south of Cape Arago.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, Until 4 AM PST Tuesday.
  For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 4 AM to 4 PM PST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or
  damage vessels. Bar crossings will become especially
  treacherous.

* View the hazard area in detail at https://go.usa.gov/x6hks

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Recreational boaters should remain in port. Commercial vessels
should prepare for very steep seas and consider remaining in port
until conditions improve.

&&

$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
534 AM PST Mon Nov 17 2025

PZZ356-180000-
/O.CON.KMFR.SE.W.0045.000000T0000Z-251118T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0100.000000T0000Z-251119T1800Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA out 10 nm-
534 AM PST Mon Nov 17 2025

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and
  hazardous seas 11 to 15 ft at 12 seconds. For the Small Craft
  Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
  seas 10 to 15 ft at 13 seconds.

* WHERE...All areas will experience conditions hazardous to
  small craft. Very steep warning level seas are expected beyond
  1 to 2 nm from shore south of Cape Blanco and beyond 10 nm
  from shore south of Cape Arago.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 10 AM PST
  Wednesday. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, until 4 PM PST this
  afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or
  damage vessels. Bar crossings will become especially
  treacherous.

* View the hazard area in detail at https://go.usa.gov/x6hks

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Recreational boaters should remain in port. Commercial vessels
should prepare for very steep seas and consider remaining in port
until conditions improve.

&&

$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
534 AM PST Mon Nov 17 2025

PZZ376-180000-
/O.CON.KMFR.SE.W.0045.000000T0000Z-251118T0000Z/
/O.CON.KMFR.SC.Y.0101.251118T0000Z-251119T1800Z/
Waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA from 10 to 60 nm-
534 AM PST Mon Nov 17 2025

...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM PST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 10 AM PST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and
  hazardous seas 13 to 16 ft at 13 seconds. For the Small Craft
  Advisory, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
  seas 9 to 14 ft at 12 seconds expected.

* WHERE...All areas.

* WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 AM PST early this
  morning. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, until 4 PM PST this
  afternoon. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 4 PM this
  afternoon to 10 AM PST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or
  damage vessels. Bar crossings will become especially
  treacherous.

* View the hazard area in detail at https://go.usa.gov/x6hks

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Recreational boaters should remain in port. Commercial vessels
should prepare for very steep seas and consider remaining in port
until conditions improve.

&&

$$

Visit us at https://www.weather.gov/Medford
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
222 AM PST Mon Nov 17 2025

PZZ450-171830-
/O.CON.KEKA.GL.W.0055.000000T0000Z-251117T2300Z/
/O.CON.KEKA.SE.W.0036.251117T2300Z-251118T0600Z/
Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm-
222 AM PST Mon Nov 17 2025

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...
...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 10 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with
  gusts up to 40 kt and seas 12 to 14 feet. For the Hazardous
  Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous seas 11 to 13 feet
  expected.

* WHERE...Pt St George to Cape Mendocino out 10 nm.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 3 PM PST this afternoon.
  For the Hazardous Seas Warning, from 3 PM this afternoon to 10
  PM PST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.

&&

$$
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