Station Name: Portland
Data Source: NOAA Tides and Currents

Elevation Above Sea Level: 26 feet

Sensor Depth: -8 feet

Nearest Address:
98 Ocean Gateway Pier
Portland, ME 04101
Cumberland County

GPS Coordinates: 43.65806, -70.24417

Nearby Water Temperatures

Winter Storm Watch issued February 21 at 12:39PM EST until February 24 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Gray ME

Effective: Sat February 21, 2026, 12:39 PM
Expires: Sun February 22, 2026, 2:00 AM

* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow possible. Total snow accumulations greater than 6 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of southwest Maine and central and southern New Hampshire. * WHEN...From Sunday evening through late Monday night. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Periods of moderate and heavy snow will combine with low visibility to create dangerous driving conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and break some tree limbs. The power outage threat is limited.

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.

Winter Storm Watch issued February 21 at 12:39PM EST until February 24 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Gray ME

Effective: Sat February 21, 2026, 12:39 PM
Expires: Sun February 22, 2026, 2:00 AM

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations greater than 6 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Coastal Waldo, Interior Waldo, Knox, Lincoln, and Sagadahoc Counties. * WHEN...From late Sunday night through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile du00e to falling and blowing snow. Periods of moderate and heavy snow will combine with low visibility to create dangerous driving conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and break some tree limbs. The power outage threat is limited.

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is winterized and in good working order.