Beach Hazards Statement issued February 15 at 12:44PM PST until February 15 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Portland OR
Issue date: 2026-02-15T20:44+00:00
* WHAT...For both Beach Hazards Statements, sneaker waves possible. * WHERE...North and Central Coast of Oregon, and South Washington Coast. * WHEN...For the first Beach Hazards Statement, until 10 PM PST this evening. For the second Beach Hazards Statement, from late Monday night through Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...Waves can run up significantly farther on a beach than normal, including over rocks and jetties. Sneaker waves can suddenly knock people off of their feet and quickly pull them into the frigid ocean which may lead to serious injury or drowning. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Caution should be used when in or near the water, especially those who will be razor clamming. Keep children and pets away from the surf zone. Keep off of jetties, rocks and logs near the surf zone. If you see someone swept into the sea do not swim in after them. Call 911 and keep an eye on them until help arrives.
Winter Weather Advisory issued February 15 at 10:00AM PST until February 19 at 4:00AM PST by NWS Portland OR
Issue date: 2026-02-15T18:00+00:00
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches from Monday morning through Monday night. Another 2 to 5 inches of snow is expected from Tuesday morning through Tuesday night, then another 4 to 9 inches of snow is expected from Wednesday morning through Wednesday night. * WHERE...South Washington Cascades and the Northern and Central Cascades of Oregon. * WHEN...From 4 AM Monday to 4 AM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The reason that forecast snow amounts are lowest on Tuesday is because precipitation will become light and more isolated. However, precipitation becomes relatively heavier and more widespread again on Wednesday.
