Active Weather in the West; Showers and Thunderstorms Across the South-Central U.S.

A series of Pacific storm systems will cross the Northwest U.S. this week bringing gusty winds, periods of heavy rain, and mountain snow. A few locally severe storms could occur across parts of central and East Texas on Tuesday. Generally mild conditions and above average temperatures are expected Christmas Day across the majority of the U.S. Read More >

NOTE: Due to routine updates, bar observations may stop updating. If observations stop updating, you can call the numbers at the bottom of the page to receive the latest USGS bar conditions.

U.S. Coast Guard: Waterways Management Branch has printable "Bar Crossing Handouts" along with other important information.

* WARNING: Safe navigation is the responsibility of the operator of each vessel. The Coast Guard and NOAA provide information to assist mariners in navigating safely. The information on this page will be updated every four hours or when local bar conditions and/or restrictions change. The information provided reflects conditions at the time the bar was observed and may not reflect current conditions. Bar conditions are subject to change without notice. This report should NOT be used as the sole source of information when making a decision to cross the bar. Mariners are advised to use all means available to safely evaluate bar conditions and risk before crossing the bar.

Bar Name North to South	Phone Number
Quillayute River	360-374-6469
Grays Harbor	360-268-0121
Cape Disappointment	360-642-2382
Tillamook Bay	503-322-3531
Depoe Bay	541-765-2124
Yaquina Bay	541-265-5381
Siuslaw River	541-997-3631
Umpqua River	541-271-2138
Coos Bay	541-888-3266
Coquille River	541-756-9220 (when manned)
Rogue River	541-247-7219 (when manned)
Chetco River	541-469-3885
Humboldt Bay	707-443-2212
Noyo River	707-964-6611
Morro Bay	805-772-2167

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