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Atmospheric River Bringing Heavy Rain to Southern California and Heavy Snow to the Sierra Nevadas

A strong atmospheric river will continue heavy rain over southern California through Friday. The heaviest rainfall is ongoing today in the Los Angeles Basin. Flash and urban flooding is possible. A prolonged heavy snowfall has begun over the Sierra Nevada Mountains and will continue through Friday. Travel will become increasingly difficult over the passes due to snow and strong winds. Read More >

Coastal Waters Forecast for Columbia River Bar (PZZ210) (Text-Only)
NWS Forecast for: Columbia River Bar (PZZ210)
Issued by: National Weather Service Portland, OR
Last Update: 259 AM PST Thu Dec 25 2025		Print

In The Main Channel:



General Seas: 6 ft building to 10 to 13 ft this evening.



First Ebb: Ebb current of 3.24 kt at 800 am thursday. Seas 6 ft.



Second Ebb: Ebb current of 4.58 kt at 750 pm thursday. Seas 10 to 13 ft.



Third Ebb: Ebb current of 3.57 kt at 851 am friday. Seas 7 to 8 ft.






Zone Forecast: Columbia River Bar (PZZ210)

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