Note: The interval shown is High/Low only. The solid orange line is a curve fit between high and low values and approximates the segments between.
Satellite Observations
·~5mi resolution
Times in Pacific Daylight Time
Air temp
57°F
L:54H:68
Feels like 57°
Wind
NW
4
MPH
Light breeze9 mph gusts
Air Pressure
1021mb
High
Visibility
7.6 mi
Clear
2 Active Notices
Tue 2:53 AM → Tue 12:00 PM PDT
WHAT
For the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce visibility to 1 NM or less. For the Small Craft Advisory, Rough bar conditions expected.
WHERE
In the Main Channel of the Columbia River Bar.
WHEN
Dense Fog Advisory, until noon PDT today. Small Craft Advisory, from 2 PM this afternoon to 2 AM PDT Wednesday.
IMPACTS
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft, especially when operating near to, or attempting to cross, the Columbia River Bar. Low visibility will make navigation difficult.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
Ebb current of 3.65 kt at 218 PM Tuesday. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Ebb current of 4.85 kt at 233 AM Wednesday. Seas 5 ft. Ebb current of 4.47 kt at 310 PM Wednesday. Seas 5 ft.
Recommendations
A Small Craft Advisory means that wave conditions are expected to be hazardous to small craft in the vicinity of the Columbia River Bar. Mariners are advised to obtain the latest bar conditions from the United States Coast Guard before attempting to cross the bar. If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use your radar and compass.
Tue 2:00 PM → Wed 2:00 AM PDT
WHAT
For the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce visibility to 1 NM or less. For the Small Craft Advisory, Rough bar conditions expected.
WHERE
In the Main Channel of the Columbia River Bar.
WHEN
Dense Fog Advisory, until noon PDT today. Small Craft Advisory, from 2 PM this afternoon to 2 AM PDT Wednesday.
IMPACTS
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft, especially when operating near to, or attempting to cross, the Columbia River Bar. Low visibility will make navigation difficult.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
Ebb current of 3.65 kt at 218 PM Tuesday. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Ebb current of 4.85 kt at 233 AM Wednesday. Seas 5 ft. Ebb current of 4.47 kt at 310 PM Wednesday. Seas 5 ft.
Recommendations
A Small Craft Advisory means that wave conditions are expected to be hazardous to small craft in the vicinity of the Columbia River Bar. Mariners are advised to obtain the latest bar conditions from the United States Coast Guard before attempting to cross the bar. If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use your radar and compass.
