Station Name: 9444900 - Port Townsend, WA
Station Type: Fixed
Data Source: National Data Buoy Center

Elevation Above Sea Level: 0 feet

Nearest Address:
Ferry Dock
Port Townsend, WA 98368
Jefferson County

GPS Coordinates: 48.111, -122.76

Nearby Water Temperatures

Coastal Flood Advisory issued January 6 at 4:00PM PST until January 7 at 11:00AM PST by NWS Seattle WA

Effective: Tue January 6, 2026, 4:00 PM
Expires: Wed January 7, 2026, 12:00 AM

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding expected. Inundation of around 1 to 2 feet above ground level is possible along shorelines and low-lying coastal areas. * WHERE...San Juan County and Lowlands of Western Whatcom County zones. * WHEN...From 5 AM to 11 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Minor coastal flooding due to tidal overflow is expected around high tide. This may lead to flooding of parking lots, parks, and roads, with only isolated road closures expected.

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Inundation above ground level refers to the height above the Mean Higher High Water (MHHW) level.

yellow warning - snowfall - in effect

Service Notice – November 2025: The Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) CAP Service undergoes changes from time to time as the business of alerting evolves. For 2025, changes are expected to include... 1) ECCC's initiative to upgrade the presentation of alerts into Colour-Coded Weather Alerts is tentatively set for deployment November 26, 2025. Data changes will appear in CAP following this deployment, 2) the alert name ‘extreme cold warning’ will change to ‘cold warning’, 3) two Public zone names will change in Saskatchewan, 4) ECCC's initiative to introduce free-form polygons to represent the true threat area of a weather hazard continues, there will be changes coming to CAP and 5) other minor improvements and corrections. For more information on these changes: https://comm.collab.science.gc.ca/mailman3/hyperkitty/list/dd_info@comm.collab.science.gc.ca/ | Notification de service – novembre 2025: Le service du PAC d’Environnement et Changement climatique Canada (ECCC) subit périodiquement des changements à mesure que le système d’alerte évolue. Pour 2025, il y aura des changements incluant... 1) l'initiative d'ECCC visant à améliorer la présentation des alertes sous forme d'alertes météorologiques codées par couleur est provisoirement prévue pour un déploiement le 26 novembre 2025. Des changements aux données apparaîtront dans le PAC suite à ce déploiement, 2) le nom de l’alerte ‘avertissement de froid extrême’ changera pour ‘avertissement de froid’, 3) deux noms de zones publiques seront modifiés en Saskatchewan, 4) l’initiative d’ECCC visant à introduire des polygones libres pour représenter la véritable zone de menace d’un danger météorologique se poursuit. Des changements seront également apportés au PAC et 5) d’autres améliorations et corrections mineures. Pour plus d’informations sur ces changements: https://comm.collab.science.gc.ca/mailman3/hyperkitty/list/dd_info@comm.collab.science.gc.ca/

Effective: Tue January 6, 2026, 7:18 AM
Expires: Tue January 6, 2026, 2:04 PM

Significant snowfall impacting morning commute. What: 10 to 15 cm of snow. Where: Malahat highway near the summit. When: This morning. Additional remarks: A frontal system crosses the South Coast today bringing heavy precipitation. With snow levels dropping to 300 m, significant snowfall of 10 to 15cm is forecast for this morning. As precipitation rates ease late this morning, snow will shift back to rain. ### Travel will likely be challenging. There may be a significant impact on rush hour traffic. Visibility will likely be reduced at times. Weather in the mountains can change suddenly resulting in hazardous driving conditions. Road conditions are available at https://www.drivebc.ca/. Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to BCstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #BCStorm. For more information about the alerting program, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/severeweather/weather-alerts/colour-coded-alerts.

If driving, turn on your lights, slow down and maintain a safe following distance. The site https://shiftintowinter.ca/ reminds drivers to know before you go. Adjust to winter driving behaviour and use winter tires and chains.

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 6 at 7:51AM PST until January 6 at 7:00PM PST by NWS Seattle WA

Effective: Tue January 6, 2026, 7:51 AM
Expires: Tue January 6, 2026, 4:00 PM

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Olympics. * WHEN...Until 7 PM PST this evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Strong winds could cause tree damage. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow amounts of 1 to 2 feet expected for the highest elevations of the Olympics.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. Prepare for possible power outages.

High Surf Advisory issued January 6 at 4:00PM PST until January 8 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Seattle WA

Effective: Tue January 6, 2026, 4:00 PM
Expires: Wed January 7, 2026, 12:00 AM

* WHAT...Large breaking waves along the coast. * WHERE...Northern Washington Coast zone. * WHEN...From 10 AM Wednesday to 10 AM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Large breaking waves and sneaker waves can knock people off their feet, move driftwood and debris, and crash over rocks and jetties. People can be injured or drown while observing the ocean. Localized beach and coastal erosion is expected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The largest waves are expected to occur between 2 PM Wednesday and 5 AM Thursday.

Never turn your back on the ocean and keep children and pets close. Know the tides and forecast conditions. Follow warning signs and respect barriers.

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 6 at 3:15PM PST until January 6 at 7:00PM PST by NWS Seattle WA

Effective: Tue January 6, 2026, 3:15 PM
Expires: Tue January 6, 2026, 7:00 PM

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Olympics. * WHEN...Until 7 PM PST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact travel.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. Prepare for possible power outages.