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LONG TERM

Upper level heights rise next week, so we expect a dry pattern along with a warming trend. Temperatures rise to around normal Monday, then back to above normal levels Tue-Thu. We'll remain in WNW flow aloft during this time period with weak disturbances pushing by to the north every now and then. This means that while it will turn warmer, no huge heat waves are expected. Marine layer intrusions are likely to continue at the coast during the nights/mornings.

AVIATION (12Z TAFs)

Lower to mid clouds have filled inland across southwest Oregon from the Cascades weest. This will bring area of MVFR ceilings this morning and mountain obscuration. Lower and mid clouds will gradually lift and clear in the afternoon. With conditions becoming VFR areawide. Breezy wind speeds are expected in the afternoon hours with increasing high clouds. Lastly, isolated showers will enter the region this evening which may result in MVFR ceilings. These conditions spread into the Umpqua Valley Friday night.

MARINE...Updated 200 AM PDT Friday, May 15, 2026

Gusty north to northwest winds and steep seas are expected for areas from Gold Beach southward today. Steep seas spread to all areas by Saturday as an increasing swell builds into the waters. North winds will also strengthen late Saturday. Strongest winds and highest seas are expected from Gold Beach southward. Multiple northwest swell trains will move through area waters into early next week with persistent gusty north winds. This will likely maintain steep seas for much of the area through mid next week.

MFR WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES

OR...CA...None.

PACIFIC COASTAL WATERS...Small Craft Advisory until 5 AM PDT Sunday for PZZ350-356-370-376.