It's a windy last day of September at Cape Blanco today, 20-25mph from the NNE and gusts of 29mph. #23 Cerulean Blue skies for miles and miles. It's the last day of the tour season out at our other two treasures, the Hughes House and the Port Orford Lifeboat Station.

"Good morning, as of 9:20am, the wind speed was around 15 to 20mph. No water in rain gauge." Thanks, Levi! What a beautiful Sunday at the Cape Blanco Lighthouse! We had an interesting read on our cyanometer today: #31 Nautical Twilight, a deep dusk, bluish sky. The term refers to sailors being able to take reliable navigational readings via well known stars (and planet positions) because the horizon was still visible, even under moonless conditions (Primary Source: NWS). We can potentially get this blue out at Cape Blanco at any hour of the day!

"Good morning, as of 9:20am, the wind speed was around 15 to 20mph. No water in rain gauge." Thanks, Levi! We're enjoying a beautiful shade of Blanco Blue (#14) at the Cape Blanco Lighthouse today and a brisk northerly wind. Come hike our beautiful nature trails and visit our Greeting Center Gift Shop. A great way to spend a Saturday!

"UPDATE — as of 11:00am, The wind speed has increased since our initial readings ... up to 25 to 30 mph with continued fog." Thanks, Levi! #6 Coral Blue on our cyanometer today reporting from our most westerly outpost

"Good morning, as of 9:20am. the wind speed was around 15 to 20mph. No water in rain gauge." Thanks, Levi! A gorgeous foggy day at the Cape Blanco Lighthouse. Blue skies inland so we expect a bit of sun as the day progresses.

"Good morning, as of 9:20am, the wind speed was around 5 to 10 mph. Around 1/10th of an inch of water in rain gauge." Thanks, Levi! We often get asked by visitors if there are ever days when it is NOT windy at the Cape Blanco Lighthouse. This could indeed be one of those days! A beautiful #22 Oceana Blue on the cyanometer. What a great place to visit on the Southern Oregon Coast!

"Good morning, as of 9:20am, the wind speed was around 10 to 15mph. No water in rain gauge. With heavy fog." Thanks, Levi! A perfectly Autumnal coastal scene at the lighthouse this morning. 50% chance of rain in the NOAA forecast with a light and variable southerly wind. Cirrocumulus (Cc) on the cyanometer. It's an excellent day to visit the lighthouse ... particularly if you are a lighthouse keeper!

It's a beautiful sunshiny Monday at the Cape Blanco Lighthouse. Northerly winds of 10-15mph with gusts of 32mph; Ancient Mariner (#21) blue skies. In this photo, you can see the LED in front of the curtain that continues to shine from our lighthouse tower.

"Good morning, as of 9:20am. the wind speed was around 10 to 15mph. No water in rain gauge." Thanks, Levi! Happy first day of Autumn! Come join us out at the Cape Blanco Lighthouse and enjoy the early morning mist. Winds from the NNE; #6 Coral Blue on the cyanometer.

"Good morning, as of 9:20am the wind speed was around 15 to 20mph. No water in rain gauge." Thanks, Levi! Another Breezy, Beautiful and Blue sky day (#29, Incremental) at the Cape Blanco Lighthouse. We have a bonus in our morning weather photo with a glimpse of the Waning Gibbous moon to the left of the lighthouse tower as we head into Autumn. Enjoy your Saturday!

"Good morning, as of 9:20am. the wind speed was around 15 to 20mph. No water in rain gauge." Thanks, Levi! Pretty Prussian Blue (#32) in our skies this morning as we enjoy these last few days of Summer. Happy Friday from our historic lighthouse!

"Good morning, as of 9:20am. the wind speed was around 15 to 20mph. No water in rain gauge." Thanks, Levi! Pretty Prussian Blue (#32) in our skies this morning as we enjoy these last few days of Summer. Happy Friday from our historic lighthouse!

as of 2:40pm. the wind speed was around 30 to 35mph. Bright and sunny, at the moment. 🌬️ 🌞 Our cyanometer is right back up to #24 Tidepool Blue. Nice! 🦈 🐬 🪼 🐡 🐋 🐚 🐠

"Good morning, as of 9:20am. the wind speed was around 20 to 25mph. Around 1/10th of an inch of water in rain gauge. Thick fog not quite rain as of yet." Thanks, Levi! #5 Cirrocumulus (Cc) Blue on our cyanometer today — clear skies inland means the fog will most likely dissipate later in the day. Have a great Thursday!

Good morning, as of 9:20am, the wind speed was around 5 to 10mph. 1/10 inch of rain in gauge." Our Tuesday cleaning crew is contesting this reading because it sure seemed like more rain than that out at Cape Blanco yesterday! In other news, we're at #24 Tidepool Blue on our cyanometer

We're surrounded by Royal Blue (#28) skies at our most westerly outpost today. Gusty northerly winds make for an invigorating hike to the lighthouse. The Greeting Center Gift Shop is OPEN from 10AM-3:30PM.

"Good morning, as of 9:20am, the wind speed was around 10 to 15 mph. No water in rain gauge." Thanks, Levi! Eye-popping Azure Blue (#19) greets us at the Cape Blanco Lighthouse today with a welcoming northerly wind in a kite-flying friendly range. 🪁 Have a beautiful Sunday!

"Good morning, as of 9:20am, the wind speed was around 5 to 10mph. No water in rain gauge." Thanks, Levi and John! We're averaging Solitude Blue (#4) on our Cape Blanco cyanometer today. Just another great day to visit our lighthouse where the skies always keep us guessing as to what heavenly sight may yet unfold. Come visit!

"Good morning, as of 9:20am the wind speed was around 15 to 20mph. No water in rain gauge." Thanks, Levi and John! Blue Jay Blue (#26) at the bluest point in our Cape Blanco sky today. The wind has picked up for those of you who like your hike a little breezy. We have new art in our "Save Our Lighthouse" exhibit this week featuring our extraordinary Northern Lights event back in May. Could it happen again this weekend?

The Langlois Lighthouse Keeping Tradition

"Good morning, as of 9:20am the wind speed was around 0 to 5mph. 1/5th of an inch of water in rain gauge." Thanks, Levi! We're lingering in a deep shade of Incremental Blue (#29) this morning and you can see our marine layer off in the distance. It sure is a beautiful day to be at the Cape Blanco Lighthouse!

"Good morning, as of 9:20am the wind speed was around 20 to 25mph. Raining with 1/10th of an inch of water in rain gauge." Thanks, Levi and John! Rainy, windy morning at the Cape Blanco Lighthouse today. Coral Blue skies and a southerly wind. Have a pleasant Wednesday.

It's MONDAY at the Cape Blanco Lighthouse and we hope everyone had an excellent weekend. The wind has picked up and we're averaging 15-20mph northerly winds with 35mph maximum gusts. A relaxing moody Sky Blue (#11) on the horizon. Come visit! Our Greeting Center Gift Shop is OPEN from 10AM-3:30PM (Every day except Tuesday)

"Good morning, as of 9:20am. the wind speed was around 15 to 20mph. No water in rain gauge." Thanks, Levi! The Blanco Blue (#14) on our cyanometer along with an increase in wind speed indicates it will going to be a beautiful Sunday out at the lighthouse. Come visit!

"Good morning, as of 9:20am the wind speed was around 0 to 5mph. No water in rain gauge." Thanks, Levi! Pretty much a carbon copy of yesterday: a welcoming breeze coming in from the NNW and holding steady at Solitude Blue on the cyanometer. This is simply ideal lighthouse visiting weather.

"Good morning, as of 9:20am the wind speed was around 0 to 5mph. No water in rain gauge." Thanks, Levi and John! The wind is contemplatively still and a sheltering layer of fog has blanketed Cape Blanco. Solitude Blue (#4) just might be a lighthouse keeper's favorite color. A perfect day to visit our most westerly lighthouse.

"Good morning, as of 9:20am. the wind speed was around 15 to 20mph. No water in rain gauge." Thanks, Levi! It's great to see the return of the NWS-grade anemometer installed earlier this year by our Oregon State Parks Rangers. We do still use our handheld anemometers for general readings (it's always good to have a backup technology). #6 Coral Blue in our Thursday skies. Enjoy your day!

"Good morning, as of 9:20am. the wind speed was around 5 to 10mph. No water in rain gauge." Thanks, Levi and John! It's a Bluebird Sky (#20 🪺) Wednesday at the Cape Blanco Lighthouse, NNE winds. Here's hoping for two more months of beautiful weather for our visitors! We are OPEN from 10AM-3:30PM.

Poetic hues at the Cape Blanco Lighthouse today with a hint of Shakespeare Blue (#15) peeking through behind the tower. A faint breeze coming in from the NNW. No water in the rain gauge. Enjoy a peaceful and relaxing Labor Day at one of our historic sites.

Photos by Rebecca Malamud-Evans

"Good morning, as of 9:20am. the wind speed was around 10 to 15mph. No water in rain gauge." Thanks, Levi! A misty Blanco Blue (#14) out at the lighthouse today with a SSW wind. It's a great start to the first day of September! Come visit our historic sites — a great weekend day trip or Fall field trip idea for students.