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11.

1.12.26 Mostly sunny and a bit cooler today for your Monday. Rest of the week the same?

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An Upper Level High Pressure Ridge (“Arch” shape) takes over bringing us plenty of sunshine and no precipitation. The graphics for days 1-3 show no frontal systems over the Pacific Northwest. The graphics for days 3-7 Thursday through Monday show no frontal activity moving into the Pacific Northwest through the period.

ADVISORIES:

AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM TODAY FOR THE KLAMATH BASIN, NORTHERN AND EASTERN KLAMATH COUNTY, AND WESTERN, CENTRAL, AND EASTERN LAKE COUNTY.
A BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT FOR DANGEROUS SNEAKER WAVES IS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON FOR THE CLATSOP COUNTY COAST AND THE TILLAMOOK COUNTY COAST.
A BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT FOR DANGEROUS SNEAKER WAVES IS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST AND THE CURRY COUNTY COAST.
AN AIR QUALITY ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM MONDAY FOR DESCHUTES COUNTY.
AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM FRIDAY FOR THE TUALATIN VALLEY, PORTLAND WEST HILLS AND CHEHALEM MOUNTAIN, INNER PORTLAND METRO, WEST CENTRAL WILLAMETTE VALLEY, EAST CENTRAL WILLAMETTE VALLEY, BENTON COUNTY LOWLANDS, LINN COUNTY LOWLANDS, AND THE LANE COUNTY LOWLANDS.
AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST THURSDAY FOR HARNEY COUNTY, BAKER COUNTY, MALHEUR COUNTY, AND THE OREGON LOWER TREASURE VALLEY.
AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM FRIDAY FOR THE VALLEYS OF EASTERN CURRY COUNTY AND JOSEPHINE COUNTY, AND JACKSON COUNTY.
A FREEZING FOG ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM UNTIL 11 AM TODAY FOR EASTERN CURRY COUNTY AND JOSEPHINE COUNTY, AND JACKSON COUNTY.

HEALTH ADVISORIES:

A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT DUE TO A FOR WAPATO MARSH AT AT OAKS BOTTOM WILDLIFE REFUGE IN MULTNOMAH COUNTY. *PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THE WAPATO MASRSH TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING CYANOTOXINS.
A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR UPPER KLAMATH LAKE IN KLAMATH COUNTY E TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT KLAMATH LAKE TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR HELLS CANYON RESERVOIR IN BAKER AND WALLOWA COUNTIES DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT HELLS CANYON RESERVOIR TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR OCHOCO LAKE IN CROOK COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT OCHOCO LAKE TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT DUE TO A FOR BROWNLEE RESERVOIR IN BAKER COUNTY DUE TO THE SPREAD OF CYANOBACTERIA *PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THE WILLAMETTE RIVER TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING CYANOTOXINS.
A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR ECKMAN LAKE IN LINCOLN COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF CYANOBACTERIA.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT ODEL LAKE TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING SAXITOXIN (PSP).
A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR BULLY CREEK RESERVOIR IN MALHEUR COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT BULLY CREEK RESERVOIR TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR THIEF VALLEY RESERVOIR IN BAKER AND UNION COUNTIES DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THIEF VALLEY RESERVOIR TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR UPPER KLAMATH WILDLIFE REFUGE IN KLAMATH COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT UPPER KLAMATH WILDLIFE REFUGE TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT DUE TO PRESENCE OF CYANOBACTERIA FOR THE SOUTH UMPQUA RIVER. *PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID POOLS OF WATER IN BEDROCK ALONG THE RIVER. AVOID WATER CONTACT, DO NOT DRINK THE WATER, AND KEEP CHILDREN AND PETS AWAY FROM THE POOLS OF WATER.

A PERMANENT HEALTH ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE SOUTH UMPQUA RIVER BAR. POOLS IN THE BEDROCK ALONG THE RIVERS EDGE ARE KNOWN TO DEVELOP BLUE-GREEN ALGAE (CYANOBACTERIAL) BLOOMS THAT CAN BE HARMFUL TO PETS AND PEOPLE IF ACCIDENTAL INGESTION OCCURS. SIGNS HAVE BEEN POSTED ALONG SEVERAL ACCESS AREAS ALONG THE RIVER.

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SKI REPORT:

Willamette Pass Ski: Is open.

Hoodoo Ski: Is open.

Mt. Ashland Ski: Is open with limited terrain.

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Air Quality Index:

Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 66 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.

Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 62 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.

Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 73 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.

Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA.org)

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Forecast for the Southern and lower Mid Willamette Valley including Eugene-Springfield and Albany-Corvallis:

Mostly sunny and a bit cooler today, partly cloudy with patchy dense fog late tonight,
Patchy dense AM and late night fog, mostly sunny and a bit cooler Tuesday afternoon, mostly clear in the evening, partly cloudy late at night,
Mostly sunny and a bit cooler Wednesday, then partly cloudy Wednesday night.
highs 54-46 lows 32-33.
Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Thursday afternoon, mostly clear Thursday night,
Sunny and a bit warmer Friday, mostly clear at night,
Sunny Saturday, mostly clear in the evening, partly cloudy Saturday night,
Then mostly sunny Sunday.
highs 49-50 lows 30-32. (seasonal averages high 48 low 35).

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HOME WOOD HEATING ADVISORY:

EUGENE-SPRINGFIELD: GREEN – FIREPLACE AND WOOD STOVE BURNING IS ALLOWED.

OAKRIDGE: GREEN – FIREPLACE AND WOOD STOVE BURNING IS ALLOWED.

NOTE: Use of Pellet stoves is allowed all of the time.

Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA.org)

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COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF GAME FORECAST:

FRIDAY JANUARY 9TH:

Ducks vs. Indiana Hoosiers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Chick-Fil-A Peach Bowl, Atlanta, GA – Game Time 4:30 pm PST – Ducks were trampled by the Indiana Hoosiers 56-22. Better luck next year.

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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:

AM clouds, sunny and a bit cooler this afternoon, mostly clear tonight,
Sunny and a bit warmer Tuesday, mostly clear at night,
Mostly sunny and a bit cooler Wednesday, then mostly clear Wednesday night.
highs 55-54 warming to 56 Tuesday lows 33-36 cooling to 35 Wednesday night.
Mostly sunny Thursday, mostly clear Thursday night,
Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Friday, mostly clear at night,
Sunny Saturday, mostly clear Saturday night,
Then mostly sunny Sunday.
highs 55-58 lows 37-36. (seasonal averages high 50 low 37).

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Forecast for The South Oregon Coast Including Coos Bay and North Bend:

Mostly cloudy start, partly cloudy and a bit warmer this afternoon, mostly clear tonight,
Mostly sunny and a bit cooler Tuesday and Wednesday, mostly clear both nights,
highs 58-55 warming back to 58 Wednesday lows 37 -40.
Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Thursday, mostly clear Thursday night,
Sunny and a bit warmer Friday, clear at night,
Sunny and a bit cooler Saturday, mostly clear Saturday night,
Then mostly sunny and a bit cooler Sunday.
highs 60-63 cooling back to 60 Saturday lows 42-40. (seasonal averages high 53 low 41).

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Forecast for the Northern Oregon Cascades including the Cascades in Lane County:

Mostly sunny and a bit warmer today, partly cloudy this evening, mostly clear tonight,
Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Tuesday, mostly clear at night,
Sunny Wednesday, then mostly clear Wednesday night.
free air freezing level 11.000 ft. today, 12,000 ft. tonight, 13,000 ft. Tuesday, 12,000 ft. Tuesday night through Wednesday night, then 13,000 ft. Thursday and Thursday night.
highs 47-52 lows 34-30.
Sunny and a bit cooler Thursday, mostly clear Thursday night,
Sunny and a bit cooler Friday, clear at night,
Sunny and a bit warmer Saturday, mostly clear Saturday night,
Then sunny Sunday.
free air freezing level through Saturday, then 12,000 ft. Saturday night and Sunday.
highs 49-47 warming to Saturday and Sunday lows 29-34.

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Jan

11.

1.11.26 Partly cloudy this evening, mostly cloudy late tonight. What about your Monday?

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Category: Uncategorized

An Upper Level High Pressure Ridge (“Arch” shape) takes over bringing us plenty of sunshine and no precipitation. The graphics for days 1-3 show no frontal systems over the Pacific Northwest. The graphics for days 3-7 Wednesday through Sunday show no frontal activity moving into the Pacific Northwest through the period.

ADVISORIES:

AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM TODAY FOR THE KLAMATH BASIN, NORTHERN AND EASTERN KLAMATH COUNTY, AND WESTERN, CENTRAL, AND EASTERN LAKE COUNTY.
A BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT FOR DANGEROUS SNEAKER WAVES IS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON FOR THE CLATSOP COUNTY COAST AND THE TILLAMOOK COUNTY COAST.
A BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT FOR DANGEROUS SNEAKER WAVES IS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST AND THE CURRY COUNTY COAST.
AN AIR QUALITY ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM MONDAY FOR DESCHUTES COUNTY.
AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM FRIDAY FOR THE TUALATIN VALLEY, PORTLAND WEST HILLS AND CHEHALEM MOUNTAIN, INNER PORTLAND METRO, WEST CENTRAL WILLAMETTE VALLEY, EAST CENTRAL WILLAMETTE VALLEY, BENTON COUNTY LOWLANDS, LINN COUNTY LOWLANDS, AND THE LANE COUNTY LOWLANDS.
AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST THURSDAY FOR HARNEY COUNTY, BAKER COUNTY, MALHEUR COUNTY, AND THE OREGON LOWER TREASURE VALLEY.
AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM FRIDAY FOR THE VALLEYS OF EASTERN CURRY COUNTY AND JOSEPHINE COUNTY, AND JACKSON COUNTY.
A FREEZING FOG ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM UNTIL 11 AM MONDAY FOR EASTERN CURRY COUNTY AND JOSEPHINE COUNTY, AND JACKSON COUNTY.

HEALTH ADVISORIES:

A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT DUE TO A FOR WAPATO MARSH AT AT OAKS BOTTOM WILDLIFE REFUGE IN MULTNOMAH COUNTY. *PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THE WAPATO MASRSH TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING CYANOTOXINS.
A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR UPPER KLAMATH LAKE IN KLAMATH COUNTY E TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT KLAMATH LAKE TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR HELLS CANYON RESERVOIR IN BAKER AND WALLOWA COUNTIES DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT HELLS CANYON RESERVOIR TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR OCHOCO LAKE IN CROOK COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT OCHOCO LAKE TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT DUE TO A FOR BROWNLEE RESERVOIR IN BAKER COUNTY DUE TO THE SPREAD OF CYANOBACTERIA *PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THE WILLAMETTE RIVER TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING CYANOTOXINS.
A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR ECKMAN LAKE IN LINCOLN COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF CYANOBACTERIA.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT ODEL LAKE TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING SAXITOXIN (PSP).
A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR BULLY CREEK RESERVOIR IN MALHEUR COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT BULLY CREEK RESERVOIR TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR THIEF VALLEY RESERVOIR IN BAKER AND UNION COUNTIES DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THIEF VALLEY RESERVOIR TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR UPPER KLAMATH WILDLIFE REFUGE IN KLAMATH COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT UPPER KLAMATH WILDLIFE REFUGE TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT DUE TO PRESENCE OF CYANOBACTERIA FOR THE SOUTH UMPQUA RIVER. *PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID POOLS OF WATER IN BEDROCK ALONG THE RIVER. AVOID WATER CONTACT, DO NOT DRINK THE WATER, AND KEEP CHILDREN AND PETS AWAY FROM THE POOLS OF WATER.

A PERMANENT HEALTH ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE SOUTH UMPQUA RIVER BAR. POOLS IN THE BEDROCK ALONG THE RIVERS EDGE ARE KNOWN TO DEVELOP BLUE-GREEN ALGAE (CYANOBACTERIAL) BLOOMS THAT CAN BE HARMFUL TO PETS AND PEOPLE IF ACCIDENTAL INGESTION OCCURS. SIGNS HAVE BEEN POSTED ALONG SEVERAL ACCESS AREAS ALONG THE RIVER.

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SKI REPORT:

Willamette Pass Ski: Is open daily through Sunday- Limited to Beginners only.

Hoodoo Ski: Is open.

Mt. Ashland Ski: Is open with limited terrain.

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Air Quality Index:

Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 38 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 22 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 56 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.

Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA.org)

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Forecast for the Southern and lower Mid Willamette Valley including Eugene-Springfield and Albany-Corvallis:

Partly cloudy this evening, mostly cloudy late tonight,
Mostly sunny and a bit cooler Monday, partly cloudy with patchy dense fog late Monday night,
Patchy dense AM and late night fog, mostly sunny and a bit cooler Tuesday afternoon, mostly clear in the evening, partly cloudy late at night,
Mostly sunny and a bit cooler Wednesday, then partly cloudy Wednesday night.
lows 34-32 warming to 33 Wednesday highs 54-46.
Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Thursday afternoon, mostly clear Thursday night,
Sunny and a bit warmer Friday, mostly clear at night,
Sunny Saturday,mostly clear in the evening, partly cloudy Saturday night,
Then mostly sunny Sunday.
highs 49-50 lows 30-32. (seasonal averages high 48 low 35).

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HOME WOOD HEATING ADVISORY:

EUGENE-SPRINGFIELD: YELLOW – CAUTION IS ADVISED, USE FIREPLACE AND WOOD STOVE SPARINGLY.

OAKRIDGE: GREEN – FIREPLACE AND WOOD STOVE BURNING IS ALLOWED.

NOTE: Use of Pellet stoves is allowed all of the time.

Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA.org)

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COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF GAME FORECAST:

FRIDAY JANUARY 9TH:

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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:

Partly cloudy this evening, mostly cloudy late tonight,
AM clouds, sunny and a bit cooler Monday afternoon, mostly clear Monday night,
Sunny and a bit warmer Tuesday, mostly clear at night,
Mostly sunny and a bit cooler Wednesday, then mostly clear Wednesday night.
lows 36-37 highs 55-54 warming to 56 Tuesday. .
Mostly sunny Thursday, mostly clear Thursday night,
Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Friday, mostly clear at night,
Sunny Saturday, mostly clear Saturday night,
Then mostly sunny Sunday.
highs 55-58 lows 37-36. (seasonal averages high 50 low 37).

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Forecast for The South Oregon Coast Including Coos Bay and North Bend:

Partly cloudy this evening, mostly cloudy late tonight,
Mostly cloudy start, partly cloudy and a bit warmer Monday afternoon, mostly clear Monday night,
Mostly sunny and a bit cooler Tuesday, mostly clear at night,
Mostly sunny and a bit cooler Wednesday, then mostly clear Wednesday night.
lows 38-37 warming to 40 Wednesday night highs 58-55 warming back to 58 Wednesday.
Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Thursday, mostly clear Thursday night,
Sunny and a bit warmer Friday, clear at night,
Sunny and a bit cooler Saturday, mostly clear Saturday night,
Then mostly sunny and a bit cooler Sunday.
highs 60-63 cooling back to 60 Saturday lows 42-40. (seasonal averages high 53 low 41).

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Forecast for the Northern Oregon Cascades including the Cascades in Lane County:

Partly cloudy late tonight,
Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Monday, partly cloudy in the evening, mostly clear Monday night,
Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Tuesday, mostly clear at night,
Sunny Wednesday, then mostly clear Wednesday night.
free air freezing level 10,000 ft. tonight, 11.000 ft. Monday, 12,000 ft. Monday night, 13,000 ft. Tuesday, then 12,000 ft. Tuesday night through Wednesday night.
lows 30-34 cooling back to 30 Wednesday highs 47-52.
Sunny and a bit cooler Thursday, mostly clear Thursday night,
Sunny and a bit cooler Friday, clear at night,
Sunny and a bit warmer Saturday, mostly clear Saturday night,
Then sunny Sunday.
free air freezing level 13,000 ft. Thursday through Saturday, then 12,000 ft. Saturday night and Sunday.
highs 49-47 warming to Saturday and Sunday lows 29-34.

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Jan

10.

1.11.26 Mostly sunny and a bit warmer today for your Sunday. More sunshine for the week?

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An Upper Level High Pressure Ridge (“Arch” shape) takes over bringing us plenty of sunshine and no precipitation. The graphics for days 1-3 show no frontal systems over the Pacific Northwest. The graphics for days 3-7 Wednesday through Sunday show no frontal activity moving into the Pacific Northwest through the period.

ADVISORIES:

AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM TODAY FOR THE KLAMATH BASIN, NORTHERN AND EASTERN KLAMATH COUNTY, AND WESTERN, CENTRAL, AND EASTERN LAKE COUNTY.
AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM TODAY FOR CENTRAL DOUGLAS COUNTY.
A BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT FOR DANGEROUS SNEAKER WAVES IS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON FOR THE CLATSOP COUNTY COAST AND THE TILLAMOOK COUNTY COAST.
A BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT FOR DANGEROUS SNEAKER WAVES IS IN EFFECT FROM THIS MORNING THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST AND THE CURRY COUNTY COAST.
AN AIR QUALITY ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM MONDAY FOR DESCHUTES COUNTY.
AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM TODAY FOR THE TUALATIN VALLEY, PORTLAND WEST HILLS AND CHEHALEM MOUNTAIN, INNER PORTLAND METRO, WEST CENTRAL WILLAMETTE VALLEY, EAST CENTRAL WILLAMETTE VALLEY, BENTON COUNTY LOWLANDS, LINN COUNTY LOWLANDS, AND THE LANE COUNTY LOWLANDS.
AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM THURSDAY FOR HARNEY COUNTY, BAKER COUNTY, MALHEUR COUNTY, AND THE OREGON LOWER TREASURE VALLEY.
A AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM TODAY FOR THE VALLEYS OF EASTERN CURRY COUNTY AND JOSEPHINE COUNTY, AND JACKSON COUNTY.
A FREEZING FOG ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM UNTIL 10 AM TODAY FOR EASTERN CURRY COUNTY AND JOSEPHINE COUNTY, AND JACKSON COUNTY.

HEALTH ADVISORIES:

A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT DUE TO A FOR WAPATO MARSH AT AT OAKS BOTTOM WILDLIFE REFUGE IN MULTNOMAH COUNTY. *PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THE WAPATO MASRSH TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING CYANOTOXINS.
A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR UPPER KLAMATH LAKE IN KLAMATH COUNTY E TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT KLAMATH LAKE TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR HELLS CANYON RESERVOIR IN BAKER AND WALLOWA COUNTIES DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT HELLS CANYON RESERVOIR TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR OCHOCO LAKE IN CROOK COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT OCHOCO LAKE TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT DUE TO A FOR BROWNLEE RESERVOIR IN BAKER COUNTY DUE TO THE SPREAD OF CYANOBACTERIA *PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THE WILLAMETTE RIVER TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING CYANOTOXINS.
A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR ECKMAN LAKE IN LINCOLN COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF CYANOBACTERIA.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT ODEL LAKE TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING SAXITOXIN (PSP).
A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR BULLY CREEK RESERVOIR IN MALHEUR COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT BULLY CREEK RESERVOIR TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR THIEF VALLEY RESERVOIR IN BAKER AND UNION COUNTIES DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THIEF VALLEY RESERVOIR TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR UPPER KLAMATH WILDLIFE REFUGE IN KLAMATH COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT UPPER KLAMATH WILDLIFE REFUGE TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT DUE TO PRESENCE OF CYANOBACTERIA FOR THE SOUTH UMPQUA RIVER. *PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID POOLS OF WATER IN BEDROCK ALONG THE RIVER. AVOID WATER CONTACT, DO NOT DRINK THE WATER, AND KEEP CHILDREN AND PETS AWAY FROM THE POOLS OF WATER.

A PERMANENT HEALTH ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE SOUTH UMPQUA RIVER BAR. POOLS IN THE BEDROCK ALONG THE RIVERS EDGE ARE KNOWN TO DEVELOP BLUE-GREEN ALGAE (CYANOBACTERIAL) BLOOMS THAT CAN BE HARMFUL TO PETS AND PEOPLE IF ACCIDENTAL INGESTION OCCURS. SIGNS HAVE BEEN POSTED ALONG SEVERAL ACCESS AREAS ALONG THE RIVER.

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SKI REPORT:

Willamette Pass Ski: Is open daily through Sunday- Limited to Beginners only.

Hoodoo Ski: Is open.

Mt. Ashland Ski: Is open with limited terrain.

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Air Quality Index:

Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 52 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.

Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 58 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.

Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 65 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.

Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA.org)

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Forecast for the Southern and lower Mid Willamette Valley including Eugene-Springfield and Albany-Corvallis:

Mostly sunny and a bit warmer today, partly cloudy this evening, mostly cloudy late tonight,
A mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler Monday, partly cloudy with patchy fog at night,
Patchy dense AM and late night fog, mostly sunny and a bit cooler Tuesday afternoon, mostly clear in the evening, then partly cloudy late Tuesday night.
highs 55-52 lows 34-33.
Mostly sunny and a bit cooler Wednesday, partly cloudy Wednesday night,
Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Thursday afternoon, mostly clear in the evening, partly cloudy late at night,
Sunny and a bit warmer Friday, mostly clear Friday night,
Then sunny and a bit cooler Saturday.
highs 49-52 cooling back to 50 Saturday lows 34-30. (seasonal averages high 48 low 35).

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HOME WOOD HEATING ADVISORY:

EUGENE-SPRINGFIELD: YELLOW – CAUTION IS ADVISED, USE FIREPLACE AND WOOD STOVE SPARINGLY.

OAKRIDGE: GREEN – FIREPLACE AND WOOD STOVE BURNING IS ALLOWED.

NOTE: Use of Pellet stoves is allowed all of the time.

Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA.org)

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COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF GAME FORECAST:

FRIDAY JANUARY 9TH:

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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:

Partly cloudy with areas of AM dense fog, sunny and a bit warmer this afternoon, mostly clear this evening, mostly cloudy late at night,
AM clouds, partly cloudy and a bit cooler Monday afternoon and evening, mostly clear late at night,
Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Tuesday, then mostly clear Tuesday night.
highs 55-54 warming to 56 Tuesday lows 36-37.
Mostly sunny and a bit cooler Wednesday, mostly clear Wednesday night,
Mostly sunny Thursday, mostly clear at night,
Then mostly sunny and a bit warmer Friday and Saturday, mostly clear Friday night,
highs 55-58 lows 37-36. (seasonal averages high 50 low 37).

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Forecast for The South Oregon Coast Including Coos Bay and North Bend:

Sunny and a bit warmer today, partly cloudy this evening, mostly cloudy late tonight,
Mostly cloudy start, partly cloudy Monday afternoon, mostly clear at night,
Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Tuesday, then mostly clear Tuesday night.
highs 57-60 lows 39-40.
Mostly sunny and a bit cooler Wednesday, mostly clear Wednesday night,
Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Thursday and Friday, mostly clear both nights,
Then sunny Saturday.
highs 62-59 warming back to 62 Friday lows near 42. (seasonal averages high 53 low 41).

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Forecast for the Northern Oregon Cascades including the Cascades in Lane County:

Sunny and a bit warmer today, mostly clear this evening, partly cloudy late tonight,
Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Monday, partly cloudy in the evening, mostly clear at night,
Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Tuesday, then mostly clear Tuesday night.
free air freezing level 9,000 ft. rising to 10,000 ft. this afternoon, 10,000 ft. tonight, 11.000 ft. Monday, 11,000 ft. rising to 12,000 ft. Monday night, then 13,000 ft. Tuesday and Tuesday night.
highs 43-49 lows 30-34.
Sunny and a bit warmer Wednesday, clear Wednesday night,
Sunny and a bit cooler Thursday, mostly clear at night,
Sunny and a bit cooler Friday, clear Friday night,
Then sunny and a bit warmer Saturday.
free air freezing level 13,000 ft. Wednesday, then 12,000 ft. Wednesday night through Friday night, then 13,000 ft. Saturday.
highs 52-47 warming to 50 Saturday lows 33-29.

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Jan

10.

1.10.26 Mostly cloudy tonight, but what about your Sunday?

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An Upper Level High Pressure Ridge (“Arch” shape) takes over bringing us plenty of sunshine and no precipitation. The graphics for days 1-3 show no frontal systems over the Pacific Northwest. The graphics for days 3-7 Tuesday through Saturday show no frontal activity moving into the Pacific Northwest through the period.

ADVISORIES:

AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM SUNDAY FOR THE KLAMATH BASIN, NORTHERN AND EASTERN KLAMATH COUNTY, AND WESTERN, CENTRAL, AND EASTERN LAKE COUNTY.
AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM SUNDAY FOR CENTRAL DOUGLAS COUNTY.
A BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT FOR DANGEROUS SNEAKER WAVES IS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON FOR THE CLATSOP COUNTY COAST AND THE TILLAMOOK COUNTY COAST.
A BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT FOR DANGEROUS SNEAKER WAVES IS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST AND THE CURRY COUNTY COAST.
AN AIR QUALITY ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM MONDAY FOR DESCHUTES COUNTY.
AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM SUNDAY FOR THE TUALATIN VALLEY, PORTLAND WEST HILLS AND CHEHALEM MOUNTAIN, INNER PORTLAND METRO, WEST CENTRAL WILLAMETTE VALLEY, EAST CENTRAL WILLAMETTE VALLEY, BENTON COUNTY LOWLANDS, LINN COUNTY LOWLANDS, AND THE LANE COUNTY LOWLANDS.
AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM THURSDAY FOR HARNEY COUNTY, BAKER COUNTY, MALHEUR COUNTY, AND THE OREGON LOWER TREASURE VALLEY.
A AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM SUNDAY FOR THE VALLEYS OF EASTERN CURRY COUNTY AND JOSEPHINE COUNTY, AND JACKSON COUNTY.
A FREEZING FOG ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM UNTIL 10 AM SUNDAY FOR EASTERN CURRY COUNTY AND JOSEPHINE COUNTY, AND JACKSON COUNTY.

HEALTH ADVISORIES:

A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT DUE TO A FOR WAPATO MARSH AT AT OAKS BOTTOM WILDLIFE REFUGE IN MULTNOMAH COUNTY. *PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THE WAPATO MASRSH TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING CYANOTOXINS.
A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR UPPER KLAMATH LAKE IN KLAMATH COUNTY E TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT KLAMATH LAKE TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR HELLS CANYON RESERVOIR IN BAKER AND WALLOWA COUNTIES DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT HELLS CANYON RESERVOIR TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR OCHOCO LAKE IN CROOK COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT OCHOCO LAKE TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT DUE TO A FOR BROWNLEE RESERVOIR IN BAKER COUNTY DUE TO THE SPREAD OF CYANOBACTERIA *PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THE WILLAMETTE RIVER TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING CYANOTOXINS.
A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR ECKMAN LAKE IN LINCOLN COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF CYANOBACTERIA.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT ODEL LAKE TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING SAXITOXIN (PSP).
A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR BULLY CREEK RESERVOIR IN MALHEUR COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT BULLY CREEK RESERVOIR TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR THIEF VALLEY RESERVOIR IN BAKER AND UNION COUNTIES DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THIEF VALLEY RESERVOIR TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR UPPER KLAMATH WILDLIFE REFUGE IN KLAMATH COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT UPPER KLAMATH WILDLIFE REFUGE TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT DUE TO PRESENCE OF CYANOBACTERIA FOR THE SOUTH UMPQUA RIVER. *PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID POOLS OF WATER IN BEDROCK ALONG THE RIVER. AVOID WATER CONTACT, DO NOT DRINK THE WATER, AND KEEP CHILDREN AND PETS AWAY FROM THE POOLS OF WATER.

A PERMANENT HEALTH ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE SOUTH UMPQUA RIVER BAR. POOLS IN THE BEDROCK ALONG THE RIVERS EDGE ARE KNOWN TO DEVELOP BLUE-GREEN ALGAE (CYANOBACTERIAL) BLOOMS THAT CAN BE HARMFUL TO PETS AND PEOPLE IF ACCIDENTAL INGESTION OCCURS. SIGNS HAVE BEEN POSTED ALONG SEVERAL ACCESS AREAS ALONG THE RIVER.

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SKI REPORT:

Willamette Pass Ski: Is open daily through Sunday- Limited to Beginners only.

Hoodoo Ski: Is open.

Mt. Ashland Ski: Is open with limited terrain.

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Air Quality Index:

Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 37 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 29 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 58 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.

Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA.org)

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Forecast for the Southern and lower Mid Willamette Valley including Eugene-Springfield and Albany-Corvallis:

Mostly cloudy tonight,
Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Sunday, partly cloudy in the evening, mostly cloudy late Sunday night,
A mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler Monday, partly cloudy with patchy fog at night,
Patchy dense AM and late night fog, mostly sunny and a bit cooler Tuesday afternoon, mostly clear in the evening, then partly cloudy late Tuesday night.
lows 33-34 cooling back to 33 Tuesday night highs 55-52.
Mostly sunny and a bit cooler Wednesday, partly cloudy Wednesday night,
Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Thursday afternoon, mostly clear in the evening, partly cloudy late at night,
Sunny and a bit warmer Friday, mostly clear Friday night,
Then sunny and a bit cooler Saturday.
highs 49-52 cooling back to 50 Saturday lows 34-30. (seasonal averages high 48 low 35).

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HOME WOOD HEATING ADVISORY:

EUGENE-SPRINGFIELD: YELLOW – CAUTION IS ADVISED, USE FIREPLACE AND WOOD STOVE SPARINGLY.

OAKRIDGE: GREEN – FIREPLACE AND WOOD STOVE BURNING IS ALLOWED.

NOTE: Use of Pellet stoves is allowed all of the time.

Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA.org)

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COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF GAME FORECAST:

FRIDAY JANUARY 9TH:

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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:

Mostly cloudy early this evening,p artly cloudy with areas of dense fog late tonight,
Partly cloudy with areas of AM dense fog, sunny and a bit warmer Sunday afternoon, mostly clear in the evening, mostly cloudy late Sunday night,
AM clouds, partly cloudy and a bit cooler Monday afternoon and evening, mostly clear late at night,
Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Tuesday, then mostly clear Tuesday night.
lows 36-37 highs 55-54 warming to 56 Tuesday.
Mostly sunny and a bit cooler Wednesday, mostly clear Wednesday night,
Mostly sunny Thursday, mostly clear at night,
Then mostly sunny and a bit warmer Friday and Saturday, mostly clear Friday night,
highs 55-58 lows 37-36. (seasonal averages high 50 low 37).

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Forecast for The South Oregon Coast Including Coos Bay and North Bend:

Mostly cloudy this evening, partly cloudy late tonight,
Sunny and a bit warmer Sunday, partly cloudy in the evening, mostly cloudy late Sunday night,
Mostly cloudy start, partly cloudy Monday afternoon, mostly clear at night,
Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Tuesday, then mostly clear Tuesday night.
lows 40-42 cooling back to 40 Monday night highs 57-60.
Mostly sunny and a bit cooler Wednesday, mostly clear Wednesday night,
Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Thursday and Friday, mostly clear both nights,
Then sunny Saturday.
highs 62-59 warming back to 62 Friday lows near 42. (seasonal averages high 53 low 41).

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Forecast for the Northern Oregon Cascades including the Cascades in Lane County:

Partly cloudy tonight,
Sunny and a bit warmer Sunday, mostly clear in the evening, partly cloudy late Sunday night,
Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Monday, partly cloudy in the evening, mostly clear at night,
Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Tuesday, then mostly clear Tuesday night.
free air freezing level 9,000 ft. tonight, 9,000 ft. rising to 10,000 ft. Sunday afternoon, 10,000 ft. Sunday night, 11.000 ft. Monday, 11,000 ft. rising to 12,000 ft. Monday night, then 13,000 ft. Tuesday and Tuesday night.
lows 27-34 highs 43-49.
Sunny and a bit warmer Wednesday, clear Wednesday night,
Sunny and a bit cooler Thursday, mostly clear at night,
Sunny and a bit cooler Friday, clear Friday night,
Then sunny and a bit warmer Saturday.
free air freezing level 13,000 ft. Wednesday, then 12,000 ft. Wednesday night through Friday night, then 13,000 ft. Saturday.
highs 52-47 warming to 50 Saturday lows 33-29.

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Jan

09.

1.10.26 Mostly cloudy start, mostly sunny and a bit warmer this afternoon for your Saturday.

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An Upper Level High Pressure Ridge (“Arch” shape) takes over bringing us plenty of sunshine and no precipitation. The graphics for days 1-3 show no frontal systems over the Pacific Northwest. The graphics for days 3-7 Tuesday through Saturday show no frontal activity moving into the Pacific Northwest through the period.

ADVISORIES:

AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM SUNDAY FOR THE KLAMATH BASIN, NORTHERN AND EASTERN KLAMATH COUNTY, AND WESTERN, CENTRAL, AND EASTERN LAKE COUNTY.
AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM SUNDAY FOR CENTRAL DOUGLAS COUNTY.
A BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT FOR DANGEROUS SNEAKER WAVES IS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON FOR THE CLATSOP COUNTY COAST AND THE TILLAMOOK COUNTY COAST.
A BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT FOR DANGEROUS SNEAKER WAVES IS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST AND THE CURRY COUNTY COAST.
AN AIR QUALITY ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM MONDAY FOR DESCHUTES COUNTY.
AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM SUNDAY FOR THE TUALATIN VALLEY, PORTLAND WEST HILLS AND CHEHALEM MOUNTAIN, INNER PORTLAND METRO, WEST CENTRAL WILLAMETTE VALLEY, EAST CENTRAL WILLAMETTE VALLEY, BENTON COUNTY LOWLANDS, LINN COUNTY LOWLANDS, AND THE LANE COUNTY LOWLANDS.
AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM THURSDAY FOR HARNEY COUNTY, BAKER COUNTY, MALHEUR COUNTY, AND THE OREGON LOWER TREASURE VALLEY.
A AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM SUNDAY FOR THE VALLEYS OF EASTERN CURRY COUNTY AND JOSEPHINE COUNTY, AND JACKSON COUNTY.
A FREEZING FOG ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM TODAY FOR EASTERN CURRY COUNTY AND JOSEPHINE COUNTY, AND JACKSON COUNTY.
A FREEZING FOG ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM TODAY FOR EASTERN CURRY COUNTY AND JOSEPHINE COUNTY, AND JACKSON COUNTY.

HEALTH ADVISORIES:

A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT DUE TO A FOR WAPATO MARSH AT AT OAKS BOTTOM WILDLIFE REFUGE IN MULTNOMAH COUNTY. *PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THE WAPATO MASRSH TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING CYANOTOXINS.
A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR UPPER KLAMATH LAKE IN KLAMATH COUNTY E TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT KLAMATH LAKE TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR HELLS CANYON RESERVOIR IN BAKER AND WALLOWA COUNTIES DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT HELLS CANYON RESERVOIR TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR OCHOCO LAKE IN CROOK COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT OCHOCO LAKE TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT DUE TO A FOR BROWNLEE RESERVOIR IN BAKER COUNTY DUE TO THE SPREAD OF CYANOBACTERIA *PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THE WILLAMETTE RIVER TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING CYANOTOXINS.
A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR ECKMAN LAKE IN LINCOLN COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF CYANOBACTERIA.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT ODEL LAKE TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING SAXITOXIN (PSP).
A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR BULLY CREEK RESERVOIR IN MALHEUR COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT BULLY CREEK RESERVOIR TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR THIEF VALLEY RESERVOIR IN BAKER AND UNION COUNTIES DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THIEF VALLEY RESERVOIR TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR UPPER KLAMATH WILDLIFE REFUGE IN KLAMATH COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT UPPER KLAMATH WILDLIFE REFUGE TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT DUE TO PRESENCE OF CYANOBACTERIA FOR THE SOUTH UMPQUA RIVER. *PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID POOLS OF WATER IN BEDROCK ALONG THE RIVER. AVOID WATER CONTACT, DO NOT DRINK THE WATER, AND KEEP CHILDREN AND PETS AWAY FROM THE POOLS OF WATER.

A PERMANENT HEALTH ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE SOUTH UMPQUA RIVER BAR. POOLS IN THE BEDROCK ALONG THE RIVERS EDGE ARE KNOWN TO DEVELOP BLUE-GREEN ALGAE (CYANOBACTERIAL) BLOOMS THAT CAN BE HARMFUL TO PETS AND PEOPLE IF ACCIDENTAL INGESTION OCCURS. SIGNS HAVE BEEN POSTED ALONG SEVERAL ACCESS AREAS ALONG THE RIVER.

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SKI REPORT:

Willamette Pass Ski: Is open daily through Sunday- Limited to Beginners only.

Hoodoo Ski: Is open.

Mt. Ashland Ski: Is open with limited terrain.

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Air Quality Index:

Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 41 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 56 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.

Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 56 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.

Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA.org)

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Forecast for the Southern and lower Mid Willamette Valley including Eugene-Springfield and Albany-Corvallis:

Mostly cloudy start, mostly sunny and a bit warmer this afternoon, partly cloudy this evening, mostly cloudy late tonight,
A mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler Sunday, then mostly cloudy with patchy dense fog at night,
A mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer Monday afternoon, then partly cloudy late Monday night.
highs 53-52 warming to 53 Monday lows 33-36 cooling to 35 Monday night.
Mostly sunny and a bit cooler Tuesday, partly cloudy Tuesday night,
Mostly sunny Wednesday, partly cloudy at night,
AM clouds and sun, sunny and a bit cooler Thursday afternoon, mostly clear in the evening, partly cloudy Thursday night,
Then sunny Friday.
highs 52-50 lows 35-30. (seasonal averages high 48 low 35).

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HOME WOOD HEATING ADVISORY:

EUGENE-SPRINGFIELD: YELLOW – CAUTION IS ADVISED, USE FIREPLACE AND WOOD STOVE SPARINGLY.

OAKRIDGE: GREEN – FIREPLACE AND WOOD STOVE BURNING IS ALLOWED.

NOTE: Use of Pellet stoves is allowed all of the time.

Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA.org)

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COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF GAME FORECAST:

FRIDAY JANUARY 9TH:

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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:

Widespread AM dense fog, mostly cloudy and a bit warmer this afternoon, partly cloudy this evening, mostly cloudy with areas of fog late tonight,
Mostly cloudy with areas of AM fog, partly cloudy Sunday afternoon, mostly cloudy at night,
Mostly cloudy start, partly cloudy Monday afternoon, partly cloudy in the evening, then clear Monday night.
highs near 53 lows 35-37.
Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Tuesday, mostly clear Tuesday night,
Mostly sunny and a bit cooler Wednesday, mostly clear at night,
Mostly sunny and a bit cooler Thursday, mostly clear Thursday night,
Then mostly sunny and a bit warmer Friday.
highs 56-54 warming to 55 Friday lows 37-38 cooling to 35 Thursday night. (seasonal averages high 50 low 37).

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Forecast for The South Oregon Coast Including Coos Bay and North Bend:

Widespread AM inland fog, mostly cloudy and a bit warmer today, mostly cloudy tonight,
AM coastal clouds and partly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of coastal showers Sunday afternoon while partly cloudy inland Sunday afternoon and at night,
Partly cloudy and a bit warmer Monday, then partly cloudy Monday night.
highs 57-60 lows 40-42 cooling back to 40 Monday night.
Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Tuesday, mostly clear Tuesday night.
Mostly sunny and a bit cooler Wednesday, mostly clear at night,
Mostly sunny Thursday, clear Thursday night,
Then sunny and a bit warmer Friday.
highs 62-59 warming back to 62 Friday lows near 42. (seasonal averages high 53 low 41).

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Forecast for the Northern Oregon Cascades including the Cascades in Lane County:

AM clouds, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer thgis afternoon, partly cloudy tonight,
Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Sunday, a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow showers at night,
A mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of showers Monday, then partly cloudy Monday night.
free air freezing level 9,000 ft. falling to 8,000 ft. this afternoon, 9,000 ft. falling to 8,000 ft. tonight, 9,000 ft. rising to 10,000 ft. Sunday afternoon, 10,000 ft. Sunday night, snow level 6,500 ft. Monday, then free air freezing level 12,000 ft. Monday night.
highs 40-45 lows 27-33.
Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Tuesday, mostly clear Tuesday night,
Sunny and a bit warmer Wednesday, mostly clear at night,
Sunny and a bit cooler Thursday, clear Thursday night,
Then sunny and a bit cooler Friday.
free air freezing level 13,000 ft. Tuesday through Wednesday, then 12,000 ft. Wednesday night through Friday,
highs 50-52 cooling to 45 Friday lows 33-29.

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Jan

09.

1.9.26 Mostly cloudy with patchy evening fog, just mostly cloudy late tonight. What about Saturday?

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An Upper Level High Pressure Ridge (“Arch” shape) takes over bringing us plenty of sunshine and no precipitation. The graphics for days 1-3 show no frontal systems over the Pacific Northwest. The graphics for days 3-7 Tuesday through Saturday show no frontal activity moving into the Pacific Northwest through the period.

ADVISORIES:

AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM SUNDAY FOR THE KLAMATH BASIN, NORTHERN AND EASTERN KLAMATH COUNTY, AND WESTERN, CENTRAL, AND EASTERN LAKE COUNTY.
AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM SUNDAY FOR CENTRAL DOUGLAS COUNTY.
A BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT FOR DANGEROUS SNEAKER WAVES IS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON FOR THE CLATSOP COUNTY COAST AND THE TILLAMOOK COUNTY COAST.
A BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT FOR DANGEROUS SNEAKER WAVES IS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST AND THE CURRY COUNTY COAST.
AN AIR QUALITY ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM MONDAY FOR DESCHUTES COUNTY.
AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM SUNDAY FOR THE TUALATIN VALLEY, PORTLAND WEST HILLS AND CHEHALEM MOUNTAIN, INNER PORTLAND METRO, WEST CENTRAL WILLAMETTE VALLEY, EAST CENTRAL WILLAMETTE VALLEY, BENTON COUNTY LOWLANDS, LINN COUNTY LOWLANDS, AND THE LANE COUNTY LOWLANDS.
AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM THURSDAY FOR HARNEY COUNTY, BAKER COUNTY, MALHEUR COUNTY, AND THE OREGON LOWER TREASURE VALLEY.
A AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM SUNDAY FOR THE VALLEYS OF EASTERN CURRY COUNTY AND JOSEPHINE COUNTY, AND JACKSON COUNTY.
A FREEZING FOG ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM SATURDAY FOR EASTERN CURRY COUNTY AND JOSEPHINE COUNTY, AND JACKSON COUNTY.
A FREEZING FOG ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM SATURDAY FOR EASTERN CURRY COUNTY AND JOSEPHINE COUNTY, AND JACKSON COUNTY.

HEALTH ADVISORIES:

A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT DUE TO A FOR WAPATO MARSH AT AT OAKS BOTTOM WILDLIFE REFUGE IN MULTNOMAH COUNTY. *PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THE WAPATO MASRSH TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING CYANOTOXINS.
A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR UPPER KLAMATH LAKE IN KLAMATH COUNTY E TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT KLAMATH LAKE TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR HELLS CANYON RESERVOIR IN BAKER AND WALLOWA COUNTIES DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT HELLS CANYON RESERVOIR TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR OCHOCO LAKE IN CROOK COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT OCHOCO LAKE TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT DUE TO A FOR BROWNLEE RESERVOIR IN BAKER COUNTY DUE TO THE SPREAD OF CYANOBACTERIA *PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THE WILLAMETTE RIVER TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING CYANOTOXINS.
A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR ECKMAN LAKE IN LINCOLN COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF CYANOBACTERIA.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT ODEL LAKE TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING SAXITOXIN (PSP).
A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR BULLY CREEK RESERVOIR IN MALHEUR COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT BULLY CREEK RESERVOIR TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR THIEF VALLEY RESERVOIR IN BAKER AND UNION COUNTIES DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THIEF VALLEY RESERVOIR TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR UPPER KLAMATH WILDLIFE REFUGE IN KLAMATH COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT UPPER KLAMATH WILDLIFE REFUGE TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT DUE TO PRESENCE OF CYANOBACTERIA FOR THE SOUTH UMPQUA RIVER. *PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID POOLS OF WATER IN BEDROCK ALONG THE RIVER. AVOID WATER CONTACT, DO NOT DRINK THE WATER, AND KEEP CHILDREN AND PETS AWAY FROM THE POOLS OF WATER.

A PERMANENT HEALTH ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE SOUTH UMPQUA RIVER BAR. POOLS IN THE BEDROCK ALONG THE RIVERS EDGE ARE KNOWN TO DEVELOP BLUE-GREEN ALGAE (CYANOBACTERIAL) BLOOMS THAT CAN BE HARMFUL TO PETS AND PEOPLE IF ACCIDENTAL INGESTION OCCURS. SIGNS HAVE BEEN POSTED ALONG SEVERAL ACCESS AREAS ALONG THE RIVER.

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SKI REPORT:

Willamette Pass Ski: Is open daily through Sunday- Limited to Beginners only.

Hoodoo Ski: Is open.

Mt. Ashland Ski: Is open with limited terrain.

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Air Quality Index:

Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 41 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 56 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.

Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 56 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.

Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA.org)

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Forecast for the Southern and lower Mid Willamette Valley including Eugene-Springfield and Albany-Corvallis:

Mostly cloudy with patchy evening fog, just mostly cloudy late tonight,
Mostly cloudy start, mostly sunny and a bit warmer Saturday afternoon, partly cloudy in the evening, mostly cloudy late Saturday night,
A mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler Sunday, then mostly cloudy with patchy dense fog at night,
A mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer Monday afternoon, then partly cloudy late Monday night.
lows 33-36 cooling to 35 Monday night highs 53-52 warming to 53 Monday.
Mostly sunny and a bit cooler Tuesday, partly cloudy Tuesday night,
Mostly sunny Wednesday, partly cloudy at night,
AM clouds and sun, sunny and a bit cooler Thursday afternoon, mostly clear in the evening, partly cloudy Thursday night,
Then sunny Friday.
highs 52-50 lows 35-30. (seasonal averages high 48 low 35).

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HOME WOOD HEATING ADVISORY:

EUGENE-SPRINGFIELD: YELLOW – CAUTION IS ADVISED, USE FIREPLACE AND WOOD STOVE SPARINGLY.

OAKRIDGE: GREEN – FIREPLACE AND WOOD STOVE BURNING IS ALLOWED.

NOTE: Use of Pellet stoves is allowed all of the time.

Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA.org)

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COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF GAME FORECAST:

THURSDAY JANUARY 1ST:

Ducks vs. Texas Tech Red Raiders at The Orange Bowl, Miami, FL – Game Time: 9:00 am PST: In a defensive battle The Ducks defeated (Shut Out) the Texas Tech Red Raiders 23-0.

FRIDAY JANUARY 9TH:

Ducks vs. Indiana Hoosiers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Chick-Fil-A Peach Bowl, Atlanta, GA – Game Time 4:30 pm PST – Ducks were trampled by the Indiana Hoosiers 56-22.

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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:

Patchy early evening fog, mostly cloudy with areas of fog late tonight,
Widespread AM dense fog, mostly cloudy and a bit warmer Saturday afternoon, partly cloudy in the evening, mostly cloudy with areas of fog late Saturday night,
Mostly cloudy with areas of AM fog, partly cloudy Sunday afternoon, mostly cloudy at night,
Mostly cloudy start, partly cloudy Monday afternoon, partly cloudy in the evening, then clear Monday night.
lows 36-35 warming 37 Sunday night and Monday night highs near 53.
Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Tuesday, mostly clear Tuesday night,
Mostly sunny and a bit cooler Wednesday, mostly clear at night,
Mostly sunny and a bit cooler Thursday, mostly clear Thursday night,
Then mostly sunny and a bit warmer Friday.
highs 56-54 warming to 55 Friday lows 37-38 cooling to 35 Thursday night. (seasonal averages high 50 low 37).

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Forecast for The South Oregon Coast Including Coos Bay and North Bend:

Mostly cloudy tonight with widespread inland fog late tonight,
Widespread AM inland fog, mostly cloudy and a bit warmer Saturday, mostly cloudy Saturday night,
AM coastal clouds and partly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of coastal showers Sunday afternoon while partly cloudy inland Sunday afternoon and at night,
Partly cloudy and a bit warmer Monday, then partly cloudy Monday night.
lows 40-42 cooling back to 40 Monday night highs 57-60.
Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Tuesday, mostly clear Tuesday night.
Mostly sunny and a bit cooler Wednesday, mostly clear at night,
Mostly sunny Thursday, clear Thursday night,
Then sunny and a bit warmer Friday.
highs 62-59 warming back to 62 Friday lows near 42. (seasonal averages high 53 low 41).

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Forecast for the Northern Oregon Cascades including the Cascades in Lane County:

Partly cloudy this evening, mostly cloudy tonight,
AM clouds, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer Saturday afternoon, partly cloudy Saturday night,
Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Sunday, a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow showers at night,
A mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of showers Monday, then partly cloudy Monday night.
free air freezing level 8,000 ft.rising to 9,000 ft. late tonight, 9,000 ft. falling to 8,000 ft. Saturday afternoon, 9,000 ft. falling to 8,000 ft. Saturday night, 9,000 ft. rising to 10,000 ft. Sunday afternoon, 10,000 ft. Sunday night, snow level 6,500 ft. Monday, then free air freezing level 12,000 ft. Monday night.
lows 26-33 highs 40-45.
Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Tuesday, mostly clear Tuesday night,
Sunny and a bit warmer Wednesday, mostly clear at night,
Sunny and a bit cooler Thursday, clear Thursday night,
Then sunny and a bit cooler Friday.
free air freezing level 13,000 ft. Tuesday through Wednesday, then 12,000 ft. Wednesday night through Friday,
highs 50-52 cooling to 45 Friday lows 33-29.

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Jan

08.

1.9.26 Areas of AM frost, mostly sunny and a bit warmer this afternoon for your Friday.

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An Upper Level Low Pressure Trough moving across the Pacific Northwest keeping us wet. The graphics for days 1-3 show no frontal systems over the Pacific Northwest. The graphics for days 3-7 Sunday through Thursday show frontal activity moving into the Pacific Northwest through the period.

ADVISORIES:

AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TODAY UNTIL 10 AM SUNDAY FOR THE TUALATIN VALLEY, PORTLAND WEST HILLS AND CHEHALEM MOUNTAIN, INNER PORTLAND METRO, WEST CENTRAL WILLAMETTE VALLEY, EAST CENTRAL WILLAMETTE VALLEY, BENTON COUNTY LOWLANDS, LINN COUNTY LOWLANDS, AND THE LANE COUNTY LOWLANDS.
AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TODAY UNTIL 10 AM SUNDAY FOR THE KLAMATH BASIN, NORTHERN AND EASTERN KLAMATH COUNTY, AND WESTERN LAKE COUNTY.
AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TODAY UNTIL UNTIL 10 AM SUNDAY FOR CENTRAL DOUGLAS COUNTY, EASTERN CURRY COUNTY AND JOSEPHINE COUNTY, AND JACKSON COUNTY.

HEALTH ADVISORIES:

A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT DUE TO A FOR WAPATO MARSH AT AT OAKS BOTTOM WILDLIFE REFUGE IN MULTNOMAH COUNTY. *PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THE WAPATO MASRSH TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING CYANOTOXINS.
A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR UPPER KLAMATH LAKE IN KLAMATH COUNTY E TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT KLAMATH LAKE TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR HELLS CANYON RESERVOIR IN BAKER AND WALLOWA COUNTIES DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT HELLS CANYON RESERVOIR TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR OCHOCO LAKE IN CROOK COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT OCHOCO LAKE TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT DUE TO A FOR BROWNLEE RESERVOIR IN BAKER COUNTY DUE TO THE SPREAD OF CYANOBACTERIA *PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THE WILLAMETTE RIVER TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING CYANOTOXINS.
A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR ECKMAN LAKE IN LINCOLN COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF CYANOBACTERIA.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT ODEL LAKE TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING SAXITOXIN (PSP).
A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR BULLY CREEK RESERVOIR IN MALHEUR COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT BULLY CREEK RESERVOIR TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR THIEF VALLEY RESERVOIR IN BAKER AND UNION COUNTIES DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THIEF VALLEY RESERVOIR TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR UPPER KLAMATH WILDLIFE REFUGE IN KLAMATH COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT UPPER KLAMATH WILDLIFE REFUGE TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT DUE TO PRESENCE OF CYANOBACTERIA FOR THE SOUTH UMPQUA RIVER. *PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID POOLS OF WATER IN BEDROCK ALONG THE RIVER. AVOID WATER CONTACT, DO NOT DRINK THE WATER, AND KEEP CHILDREN AND PETS AWAY FROM THE POOLS OF WATER.

A PERMANENT HEALTH ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE SOUTH UMPQUA RIVER BAR. POOLS IN THE BEDROCK ALONG THE RIVERS EDGE ARE KNOWN TO DEVELOP BLUE-GREEN ALGAE (CYANOBACTERIAL) BLOOMS THAT CAN BE HARMFUL TO PETS AND PEOPLE IF ACCIDENTAL INGESTION OCCURS. SIGNS HAVE BEEN POSTED ALONG SEVERAL ACCESS AREAS ALONG THE RIVER.

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SKI REPORT:

Willamette Pass Ski: Is open daily through Sunday- Limited to Beginners only.

Hoodoo Ski: Is open.

Mt. Ashland Ski: Is open with limited terrain.

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Air Quality Index:

Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 28 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 32 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 24 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA.org)

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Forecast for the Southern and lower Mid Willamette Valley including Eugene-Springfield and Albany-Corvallis:

Areas of AM frost, mostly sunny and a bit warmer this afternoon, mostly cloudy with areas of frost tonight,
Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer Saturday, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers late at night,
Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM showers, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of showers Sunday afternoon, then mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of showers Sunday night.
highs 48-52 lows 32-39.
AM clouds with a slight (20%) chance of AM showers, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of showers Monday afternoon, mostly cloudy late Monday night,
A mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler Tuesday, partly cloudy at night,
Mostly sunny and a bit cooler Wednesday, partly cloudy in the evening, mostly cloudy late Wednesday night,
A clouds and sun, then sunny Thursday afternoon.
highs 55-52 lows 38-35. (seasonal averages high 47 low 35).

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HOME WOOD HEATING ADVISORY:

EUGENE-SPRINGFIELD: YELLOW – CAUTION IS ADVISED, USE FIREPLACE AND WOOD STOVE SPARINGLY.

OAKRIDGE: GREEN – FIREPLACE AND WOOD STOVE BURNING IS ALLOWED.

NOTE: Use of Pellet stoves is allowed all of the time.

Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA.org)

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COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF GAME FORECAST:

THURSDAY JANUARY 1ST:

Ducks vs. Texas Tech Red Raiders at The Orange Bowl, Miami, FL – Game Time: 9:00 am PST: In a defensive battle The Ducks defeated (Shut Out) the Texas Tech Red Raiders 23-0.

FRIDAY JANUARY 9TH:

Ducks vs. Indiana Hoosiers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Chick-Fil-A Peach Bowl, Atlanta, GA – Game Time 4:30 pm PST – Preliminary Weather Forecast: Cloudy, Showers, 65 degrees, cooling as the game progresses.

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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:

Patchy AM fog, partly cloudy and a bit warmer today and this evening, mostly cloudy with patchy fog late tonight,
Patchy AM fog, mostly cloudy and a bit warmer Saturday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain late a night,
Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of showers Sunday, then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Sunday night.
highs 49-53 lows 34-39.
Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of showers Monday, partly cloudy Monday night,
Partly cloudy and a bit warmer Tuesday, partly cloudy at night,
Partly cloudy start, mostly sunny and a bit cooler Wednesday afternoon, partly cloudy Wednesday night,
Then partly cloudy and a bit cooler Thursday.
highs 56-57 cooling to 53 Thursday lows near 39. (seasonal averages high 50 low 37).

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Forecast for The South Oregon Coast Including Coos Bay and North Bend:

Partly cloudy and a bit warmer today, mostly cloudy tonight,
Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer Saturday, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers late Saturday night,
Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a (30%) chance of showers Sunday, then a (30%) chance of showers Sunday night,
highs 55-58 lows 38-42.
Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM showers, just mostly cloudy and a bit warmer Monday afternoon, mostly cloudy Monday night,
Partly cloudy and a bit warmer Tuesday, partly cloudy at night.
Partly cloudy and a bit cooler Wednesday, mostly clear Wednesday night,
Then mostly sunny and a bit cooler Thursday.
highs 60-62 cooling to 59 Thursday lows near 42. (seasonal averages high 53 low 41).

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Forecast for the Northern Oregon Cascades including the Cascades in Lane County:

Mostly sunny and a bit warmer today, partly cloudy tonight,
AM clouds and sun, mostly cloudy and a bit warmer Saturday afternoon, mostly cloudy Saturday night,
Mostly sunny and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of showers Sunday, then a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow showers Sunday night,
free air freezing level 8,000 ft. today and today night, 9,000 ft. Saturday, 9,000 ft. falling to 8,000 ft. Saturday night, 5,000 ft. Sunday,then 5,500 ft. Sunday night.
highs 36-42 lows 25-29.
A mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of showers Monday, partly cloudy Monday night,
Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Tuesday, mostly clear at night,
Sunny and a bit warmer Wednesday, mostly clear Wednesday night,
Then sunny and a bit cooler Thursday.
snow level 7,000 ft. Monday, free air freezing level 11,000 ft. Monday night, 12,000 ft. Tuesday, 13,000 ft. Tuesday night, 13,000 ft. Wednesday and Wednesday night, then 12,000 ft. Thursday.
highs 45-52 cooling to 49 Thursday lows 34-32.

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Jan

08.

1.8.26 A slight chance of evening showers, mostly cloudy with areas of frost late tonight and Friday morning.

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ADVISORIES:

A HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM TONIGHT FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST AND THE CURRY COUNTY COAST.
AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM FRIDAY UNTIL 10 AM SUNDAY FOR THE TUALATIN VALLEY, PORTLAND WEST HILLS AND CHEHALEM MOUNTAIN, INNER PORTLAND METRO, WEST CENTRAL WILLAMETTE VALLEY, EAST CENTRAL WILLAMETTE VALLEY, BENTON COUNTY LOWLANDS, LINN COUNTY LOWLANDS, AND THE LANE COUNTY LOWLANDS.
AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM FRIDAY UNTIL 10 AM SUNDAY FOR THE KLAMATH BASIN, NORTHERN AND EASTERN KLAMATH COUNTY, AND WESTERN LAKE COUNTY.
AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM FRIDAY UNTIL UNTIL 10 AM SUNDAY FOR CENTRAL DOUGLAS COUNTY, EASTERN CURRY COUNTY AND JOSEPHINE COUNTY, AND JACKSON COUNTY.

HEALTH ADVISORIES:

A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT DUE TO A FOR WAPATO MARSH AT AT OAKS BOTTOM WILDLIFE REFUGE IN MULTNOMAH COUNTY. *PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THE WAPATO MASRSH TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING CYANOTOXINS.
A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR UPPER KLAMATH LAKE IN KLAMATH COUNTY E TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT KLAMATH LAKE TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR HELLS CANYON RESERVOIR IN BAKER AND WALLOWA COUNTIES DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT HELLS CANYON RESERVOIR TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR OCHOCO LAKE IN CROOK COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT OCHOCO LAKE TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT DUE TO A FOR BROWNLEE RESERVOIR IN BAKER COUNTY DUE TO THE SPREAD OF CYANOBACTERIA *PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THE WILLAMETTE RIVER TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING CYANOTOXINS.
A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR ECKMAN LAKE IN LINCOLN COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF CYANOBACTERIA.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT ODEL LAKE TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING SAXITOXIN (PSP).
A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR BULLY CREEK RESERVOIR IN MALHEUR COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT BULLY CREEK RESERVOIR TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR THIEF VALLEY RESERVOIR IN BAKER AND UNION COUNTIES DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THIEF VALLEY RESERVOIR TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR UPPER KLAMATH WILDLIFE REFUGE IN KLAMATH COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT UPPER KLAMATH WILDLIFE REFUGE TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT DUE TO PRESENCE OF CYANOBACTERIA FOR THE SOUTH UMPQUA RIVER. *PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID POOLS OF WATER IN BEDROCK ALONG THE RIVER. AVOID WATER CONTACT, DO NOT DRINK THE WATER, AND KEEP CHILDREN AND PETS AWAY FROM THE POOLS OF WATER.

A PERMANENT HEALTH ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE SOUTH UMPQUA RIVER BAR. POOLS IN THE BEDROCK ALONG THE RIVERS EDGE ARE KNOWN TO DEVELOP BLUE-GREEN ALGAE (CYANOBACTERIAL) BLOOMS THAT CAN BE HARMFUL TO PETS AND PEOPLE IF ACCIDENTAL INGESTION OCCURS. SIGNS HAVE BEEN POSTED ALONG SEVERAL ACCESS AREAS ALONG THE RIVER.

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SKI REPORT:

Willamette Pass Ski is open daily through Sunday- Limited to Beginners only.

Hoodoo Ski: Is not open.

Mt. Ashland Ski: Reopened today with limited terrain.

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Air Quality Index:

Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 24 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 21 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 19 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA.org)

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Forecast for the Southern and lower Mid Willamette Valley including Eugene-Springfield and Albany-Corvallis:

Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening showers, mostly cloudy with areas of frost late tonight,
Areas of AM frost, mostly sunny and a bit warmer Friday afternoon, mostly cloudy with areas of frost Friday night,
Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer Saturday, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers late at night,
Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM showers, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of showers Sunday afternoon, then mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of showers Sunday night.
lows 33-32 warming to 39 Sunday night highs 48-52.
AM clouds with a slight (20%) chance of AM showers, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of showers Monday afternoon, mostly cloudy late Monday night,
A mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler Tuesday, partly cloudy at night,
Mostly sunny and a bit cooler Wednesday, partly cloudy in the evening, mostly cloudy late Wednesday night,
A clouds and sun, then sunny Thursday afternoon.
highs 55-52 lows 38-35. (seasonal averages high 47 low 35).

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HOME WOOD HEATING ADVISORY:

EUGENE-SPRINGFIELD: GREEN – FIREPLACE AND WOOD STOVE BURNING IS ALLOWED.

OAKRIDGE: FIREPLACE AND WOOD STOVE BURNING IS ALLOWED.

NOTE: Use of Pellet stoves is allowed all of the time.

Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA.org)

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COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF GAME FORECAST:

THURSDAY JANUARY 1ST:

Ducks vs. Texas Tech Red Raiders at The Orange Bowl, Miami, FL – Game Time: 9:00 am PST: In a defensive battle The Ducks defeated (Shut Out) the Texas Tech Red Raiders 23-0.

FRIDAY JANUARY 9TH:

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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:

Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of early evening showers, mostly cloudy with patchy fog late tonight,
Patchy AM fog, partly cloudy and a bit warmer Friday and in the evening, mostly cloudy with patchy fog late Friday night,
Patchy AM fog, mostly cloudy and a bit warmer Saturday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain late a night,
Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of showers Sunday, then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Sunday night.
lows 33-39 highs 49-53.
Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of showers Monday, partly cloudy Monday night,
Partly cloudy and a bit warmer Tuesday, partly cloudy at night,
Partly cloudy start, mostly sunny and a bit cooler Wednesday afternoon, partly cloudy Wednesday night,
Then partly cloudy and a bit cooler Thursday.
highs 56-57 cooling to 53 Thursday lows near 39. (seasonal averages high 50 low 37).

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Forecast for The South Oregon Coast Including Coos Bay and North Bend:

Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of early evening coastal showers, just mostly cloudy late tonight,
Partly cloudy and a bit warmer Friday, mostly cloudy Friday night,
Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer Saturday, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers late Saturday night,
Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a (30%) chance of showers Sunday, then a (30%) chance of showers Sunday night,
lows 36-42 highs 55-58.
Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM showers, just mostly cloudy and a bit warmer Monday afternoon, mostly cloudy Monday night,
Partly cloudy and a bit warmer Tuesday, partly cloudy at night.
Partly cloudy and a bit cooler Wednesday, mostly clear Wednesday night,
Then mostly sunny and a bit cooler Thursday.
highs 60-62 cooling to 59 Thursday lows near 42. (seasonal averages high 53 low 41).

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Forecast for the Northern Oregon Cascades including the Cascades in Lane County:

Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of evening snow showers (1 in. of snow possible), mostly cloudy with widespread frost late tonight,
Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Friday, partly cloudy Friday night,
AM clouds and sun, mostly cloudy and a bit warmer Saturday afternoon, mostly cloudy Saturday night,
Mostly sunny and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of showers Sunday, then a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow showers Sunday night,
snow level 2,500 ft. tonight, free air freezing level 8-000 ft. Friday and Friday night, 9,000 ft. Saturday, 9,000 ft. falling to 8,000 ft. Saturday night, 5,000 ft. Sunday,then 5,500 ft. Sunday night.
lows 22-29 highs 36-42.
A mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of showers Monday, partly cloudy Monday night,
Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Tuesday, mostly clear at night,
Sunny and a bit warmer Wednesday, mostly clear Wednesday night,
Then sunny and a bit cooler Thursday.
snow level 7,000 ft. Monday, free air freezing level 11,000 ft. Monday night, 12,000 ft. Tuesday, 13,000 ft. Tuesday night, 13,000 ft. Wednesday and Wednesday night, then 12,000 ft. Thursday.
highs 45-52 cooling to 49 Thursday lows 34-32.

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1.8.26 Mostly cloudy with a 50% chance of AM snow showers with rain showers likely. What about this afternoon?

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An Upper Level Low Pressure Trough moving across the Pacific Northwest keeping us wet. The graphics for days 1-3 show a cold front that’s moved over the Pacific Northwest Wednesday. The graphics for days 3-7 Sunday through Thursday show frontal activity moving into the Pacific Northwest through the period.

ADVISORIES:

A WINTER STORM WARNING IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM TODAY FOR THE EAST SLOPES OF THE OREGON CASCADES.
A WINTER STORM WARNING IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM TODAY FOR THE NORTH OREGON CASCADES, THE CASCADES OF MARION AND LINN COUNTIES, AND THE CASCADES OF LANE COUNTY.
A WINTER STORM WARNING IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM TODAY FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON CASCADES, THE SISKIYOU MOUNTAINS, AND THE SOUTHERN OREGON CASCADES.
A WINTER STORM WARNING IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM TODAY ABOVE 3,500 FT. FOR THE EASTERN DOUGLAS COUNTY FOOTHILLS.
A WINTER STORM WARNING IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM TODAY FOR THE EASTERN DOUGLAS COUNTY.
A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM TODAY FOR THE KLAMATH BASIN, NORTHERN AND EASTERN KLAMATH COUNTY, AND WESTERN LAKE COUNTY.
A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM TODAY ABOVE 1,400 FT. FOR CENTRAL DOUGLAS COUNTY.
A HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TODAY UNTIL 4 PM THURSDAY FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST ND THE CURRY COUNTY COAST.
A HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM TODAY FOR THE CLATSOP COUNTY COAST AND THE TILLAMOOK COUNTY COAST.

HEALTH ADVISORIES:

A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT DUE TO A FOR WAPATO MARSH AT AT OAKS BOTTOM WILDLIFE REFUGE IN MULTNOMAH COUNTY. *PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THE WAPATO MASRSH TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING CYANOTOXINS.
A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR UPPER KLAMATH LAKE IN KLAMATH COUNTY E TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT KLAMATH LAKE TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR HELLS CANYON RESERVOIR IN BAKER AND WALLOWA COUNTIES DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT HELLS CANYON RESERVOIR TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR OCHOCO LAKE IN CROOK COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT OCHOCO LAKE TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT DUE TO A FOR BROWNLEE RESERVOIR IN BAKER COUNTY DUE TO THE SPREAD OF CYANOBACTERIA *PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THE WILLAMETTE RIVER TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING CYANOTOXINS.
A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR ECKMAN LAKE IN LINCOLN COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF CYANOBACTERIA.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT ODEL LAKE TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING SAXITOXIN (PSP).
A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR BULLY CREEK RESERVOIR IN MALHEUR COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT BULLY CREEK RESERVOIR TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR THIEF VALLEY RESERVOIR IN BAKER AND UNION COUNTIES DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THIEF VALLEY RESERVOIR TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR UPPER KLAMATH WILDLIFE REFUGE IN KLAMATH COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT UPPER KLAMATH WILDLIFE REFUGE TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT DUE TO PRESENCE OF CYANOBACTERIA FOR THE SOUTH UMPQUA RIVER. *PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID POOLS OF WATER IN BEDROCK ALONG THE RIVER. AVOID WATER CONTACT, DO NOT DRINK THE WATER, AND KEEP CHILDREN AND PETS AWAY FROM THE POOLS OF WATER.

A PERMANENT HEALTH ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE SOUTH UMPQUA RIVER BAR. POOLS IN THE BEDROCK ALONG THE RIVERS EDGE ARE KNOWN TO DEVELOP BLUE-GREEN ALGAE (CYANOBACTERIAL) BLOOMS THAT CAN BE HARMFUL TO PETS AND PEOPLE IF ACCIDENTAL INGESTION OCCURS. SIGNS HAVE BEEN POSTED ALONG SEVERAL ACCESS AREAS ALONG THE RIVER.

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SKI REPORT:

Willamette Pass Ski is open daily through Sunday- Limited to Beginners only.

Hoodoo Ski: Is not open.

Mt. Ashland Ski: Reopened today with limited terrain.

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Air Quality Index:

Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 26 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 38 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 22 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA.org)

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Forecast for the Southern and lower Mid Willamette Valley including Eugene-Springfield and Albany-Corvallis:

Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM snow showers with rain showers likely (70%), rain showers likely (70%) and a bit cooler this afternoon (0.10 in. of rain possible), a good (50%) chance of evening showers, mostly cloudy with areas of frost late tonight,
Areas of AM frost, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer Friday afternoon, mostly cloudy with areas of frost at night,
Widespread frost, mostly cloudy and a bit cooler Saturday, then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Saturday night.
highs 45-48 cooling to 47 Saturday lows 33-30 warming to 34 Friday night.
Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM showers, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of Sunday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Sunday night,
AM clouds with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain and snow showers, a mix of clouds and sun with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow showers, Monday afternoon, partly cloudy in the evening, mostly cloudy late at night,
A mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer Tuesday, mostly cloudy Tuesday night,
Then a mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler Wednesday.
highs 52-53 cooling to 52 Wednesday lows near 36. (seasonal averages high 47 low 35).

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HOME WOOD HEATING ADVISORY:

EUGENE-SPRINGFIELD: GREEN – FIREPLACE AND WOOD STOVE BURNING IS ALLOWED.

OAKRIDGE: FIREPLACE AND WOOD STOVE BURNING IS ALLOWED.

NOTE: Use of Pellet stoves is allowed all of the time.

Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA.org)

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COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF GAME FORECAST:

THURSDAY JANUARY 1ST:

Ducks vs. Texas Tech Red Raiders at The Orange Bowl, Miami, FL – Game Time: 9:00 am PST: In a defensive battle The Ducks defeated (Shut Out) the Texas Tech Red Raiders 23-0.

FRIDAY JANUARY 9TH:

Ducks vs. Indiana Hoosiers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Chick-Fil-A Peach Bowl, Atlanta, GA – Game Time 4:30 pm – Preliminary Weather Forecast: Cloudy, 30% chance of Showers, 65 degrees, cooling as the game progresses.

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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:

Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a (40%) chance of rain and snow today (snow level 1,500 ft. rising to 2,500 ft. this afternoon), mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening rain, just mostly cloudy late tonight,
Partly cloudy and a bit warmer Friday and in the evening, mostly cloudy late at night,
Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer Saturday, then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain late Saturday night.
highs 44-49 lows 33-35.
Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain Sunday, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain late Sunday night,
Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain Monday, partly cloudy Monday night,
Partly cloudy and a bit warmer Tuesday, partly cloudy Tuesday night,
Then partly cloudy and a bit cooler Wednesday.
highs 52-57 cooling to 56 Wednesday lows 37-39. (seasonal averages high 49 low 37).

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Forecast for The South Oregon Coast Including Coos Bay and North Bend:

Mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain and a bit warmer this afternoon, a slight (20%) chance of evening rain, just mostly cloudy late tonight,
Partly cloudy and a bit warmer Friday and in the evening, mostly cloudy late at night,
Mostly cloudy Saturday, then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain late Saturday night.
highs 52-56 lows 36-40.
Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a (30%) chance of rain Sunday, a slight (20%) chance of rain Sunday night,
Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and a bit warmer Monday, partly cloudy at night,
Partly cloudy and a bit warmer Tuesday, partly cloudy Tuesday night.
Then partly cloudy and a bit cooler Wednesday.
highs 58-62 cooling to 60Wednesday lows near 42. (seasonal averages high 53 low 41).

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Forecast for the Northern Oregon Cascades including the Cascades in Lane County:

Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM snow showers (blowing snow), snow showers likely (70%) with visibility visibility 0.25 mi. or less, and a bit cooler this afternoon, (2-5 in. of snow possible) ,mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of evening snow showers (1 in. of snow possible), mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of snow showers late tonight,
Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Friday, partly cloudy at night,
A mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer Saturday, then mostly cloudy Saturday night.
snow level at the surface today, 2,500 ft. tonight, free air freezing level 4,500 ft. Friday, 7,500 ft. Friday night, then 9,000 ft. Saturday and Saturday night.
highs 26-39 lows 20-26.
A mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of snow showers Sunday, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of snow showers Sunday night,
A mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow showers Monday, partly cloudy at night,
A mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer Tuesday, mostly cloudy in the evening, partly cloudy late Tuesday night,
Then mostly sunny and a bit warmer Wednesday.
snow level 5,000 ft. Sunday, 5,500 ft. Sunday night, 6,500 ft. Monday, free air freezing level 11,000 ft. Monday night, 3,000 ft. Tuesday and Tuesday night, then 12,000 ft. Wednesday.
highs 42-52 lows 30-33.

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Jan

07.

1.7.26 Mostly cloudy with showers likely and a slight chance of evening thunderstorms and snow showers this evening. What about Thursday.

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A split Jet Stream sends a lot of moisture at the the Pacific Northwest. The graphics for days 1-3 show a cold front that’s moved over the Pacific Northwest today. The graphics for days 3-7 Saturday through Wednesday show frontal activity moving into the Pacific Northwest through the period.

ADVISORIES:

A WINTER STORM WARNING IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM THURSDAY FOR THE EAST SLOPES OF THE OREGON CASCADES.
A WINTER STORM WARNING IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM THURSDAY FOR THE NORTH OREGON CASCADES, THE CASCADES OF MARION AND LINN COUNTIES, AND THE CASCADES OF LANE COUNTY.
A WINTER STORM WARNING IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM THURSDAY FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON CASCADES, THE SISKIYOU MOUNTAINS, AND THE SOUTHERN OREGON CASCADES.
A WINTER STORM WARNING IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM THURSDAY ABOVE 3,500 FT. FOR THE EASTERN DOUGLAS COUNTY FOOTHILLS.
A WINTER STORM WARNING IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM THURSDAY FOR THE EASTERN DOUGLAS COUNTY.
A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM THURSDAY FOR THE KLAMATH BASIN, NORTHERN AND EASTERN KLAMATH COUNTY, AND WESTERN LAKE COUNTY.
A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM THURSDAY ABOVE 1,400 FT. FOR CENTRAL DOUGLAS COUNTY.
A HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TODAY UNTIL 4 PM THURSDAY FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST ND THE CURRY COUNTY COAST.
A HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TODAY UNTIL 4 PM THURSDAY FOR THE CLATSOP COUNTY COAST AND THE TILLAMOOK COUNTY COAST.
A WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 7AM UNTIL 7 PM TODAY FOR CENTRAL AND EASTERN LAKE COUNTY.

HEALTH ADVISORIES:

A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT DUE TO A FOR WAPATO MARSH AT AT OAKS BOTTOM WILDLIFE REFUGE IN MULTNOMAH COUNTY. *PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THE WAPATO MASRSH TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING CYANOTOXINS.
A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR UPPER KLAMATH LAKE IN KLAMATH COUNTY E TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT KLAMATH LAKE TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR HELLS CANYON RESERVOIR IN BAKER AND WALLOWA COUNTIES DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT HELLS CANYON RESERVOIR TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR OCHOCO LAKE IN CROOK COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT OCHOCO LAKE TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT DUE TO A FOR BROWNLEE RESERVOIR IN BAKER COUNTY DUE TO THE SPREAD OF CYANOBACTERIA *PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THE WILLAMETTE RIVER TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING CYANOTOXINS.
A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR ECKMAN LAKE IN LINCOLN COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF CYANOBACTERIA.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT ODEL LAKE TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING SAXITOXIN (PSP).
A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR BULLY CREEK RESERVOIR IN MALHEUR COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT BULLY CREEK RESERVOIR TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR THIEF VALLEY RESERVOIR IN BAKER AND UNION COUNTIES DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THIEF VALLEY RESERVOIR TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR UPPER KLAMATH WILDLIFE REFUGE IN KLAMATH COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT UPPER KLAMATH WILDLIFE REFUGE TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT DUE TO PRESENCE OF CYANOBACTERIA FOR THE SOUTH UMPQUA RIVER. *PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID POOLS OF WATER IN BEDROCK ALONG THE RIVER. AVOID WATER CONTACT, DO NOT DRINK THE WATER, AND KEEP CHILDREN AND PETS AWAY FROM THE POOLS OF WATER.

A PERMANENT HEALTH ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE SOUTH UMPQUA RIVER BAR. POOLS IN THE BEDROCK ALONG THE RIVERS EDGE ARE KNOWN TO DEVELOP BLUE-GREEN ALGAE (CYANOBACTERIAL) BLOOMS THAT CAN BE HARMFUL TO PETS AND PEOPLE IF ACCIDENTAL INGESTION OCCURS. SIGNS HAVE BEEN POSTED ALONG SEVERAL ACCESS AREAS ALONG THE RIVER.

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SKI REPORT:

Willamette Pass Ski is open daily through Sunday- Limited to Beginners only.

Hoodoo Ski: Is not open.

Mt. Ashland Ski: Reopened today with limited terrain.

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Air Quality Index:

Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 25 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 28 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 16 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA.org)

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Forecast for the Southern and lower Mid Willamette Valley including Eugene-Springfield and Albany-Corvallis:

Mostly cloudy with showers likely (70%) and a slight (20%) chance of evening thunderstorms and snow showers this evening, a good (50%) chance of snow and rain showers late tonight (0.25 in. of rain possible, no snow accumulation expected),
Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM snow showers with rain showers likely (70%), rain showers likely (70%) and a bit cooler Thursday afternoon (0.10 in. of rain possible), a good (50%) chance of evening showers, mostly cloudy with areas of frost late Thursday night,
Areas of AM frost, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer Friday afternoon, mostly cloudy with areas of frost at night,
Widespread frost, mostly cloudy and a bit cooler Saturday, then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Saturday night.
lows 33-30 warming to 34 Friday night highs 45-48 cooling to 47 Saturday.
Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM showers, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of Sunday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Sunday night,
AM clouds with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain and snow showers, a mix of clouds and sun with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow showers, Monday afternoon, partly cloudy in the evening, mostly cloudy late at night,
A mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer Tuesday, mostly cloudy Tuesday night,
Then a mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler Wednesday.
highs 52-53 cooling to 52 Wednesday lows near 36. (seasonal averages high 47 low 35).

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HOME WOOD HEATING ADVISORY:

EUGENE-SPRINGFIELD: GREEN – FIREPLACE AND WOOD STOVE BURNING IS ALLOWED.

OAKRIDGE: FIREPLACE AND WOOD STOVE BURNING IS ALLOWED.

NOTE: Use of Pellet stoves is allowed all of the time.

Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA.org)

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COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF GAME FORECAST:

THURSDAY JANUARY 1ST:

Ducks vs. Texas Tech Red Raiders at The Orange Bowl, Miami, FL – Game Time: 9:00 am PST: In a defensive battle The Ducks defeated (Shut Out) the Texas Tech Red Raiders 23-0.

FRIDAY JANUARY 9TH:

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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:

Mostly cloudy with evening snow (snow possibly heavy at times) likely (70%), snow showers late tonight (3-4 in. of snow possible, snow level 2,000 ft. falling to 1,500 ft. late tonight),
Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a (40%) chance of rain and snow Thursday (snow level 1,500 ft. rising to 2,500 ft. in the afternoon), mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening rain, just mostly cloudy late at night,
Partly cloudy and a bit warmer Friday and in the evening, mostly cloudy late at night,
Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer Saturday, then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain late Saturday night.
lows 35-33 warming to 35 Saturday night highs 44-49.
Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain Sunday, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain late Sunday night,
Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain Monday, partly cloudy Monday night,
Partly cloudy and a bit warmer Tuesday, partly cloudy Tuesday night,
Then partly cloudy and a bit cooler Wednesday.
highs 52-57 cooling to 56 Wednesday lows 37-39. (seasonal averages high 49 low 37).

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Forecast for The South Oregon Coast Including Coos Bay and North Bend:

Mostly cloudy with evening coastal showers likely (70%) with a slight (20%) thunderstorms at night while a good (50%) chance of coastal rain late tonight while a slight (20%) chance of inland late evening snow showers and inland showers likely (70%) and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms and a slight (20%) chance of inland snow showers late tonight (, no snow accumulation expected, snow level 2,000 ft.),
Mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain and a bit warmer Thursday afternoon, a slight (20%) chance of evening rain, just mostly cloudy late Thursday night,
Partly cloudy and a bit warmer Friday and in the evening, mostly cloudy late at night,
Mostly cloudy Saturday, then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain late Saturday night.
lows 38-36 warming to 40 Saturday night highs 52-56.
Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a (30%) chance of rain Sunday, a slight (20%) chance of rain Sunday night,
Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and a bit warmer Monday, partly cloudy at night,
Partly cloudy and a bit warmer Tuesday, partly cloudy Tuesday night.
Then partly cloudy and a bit cooler Wednesday.
highs 58-62 cooling to 60Wednesday lows near 42. (seasonal averages high 53 low 41).

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Forecast for the Northern Oregon Cascades including the Cascades in Lane County:

Mostly cloudy with evening snow showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms, snow showers night (0.75 in. of rain possible, 5-11 in. of snow possible, visibility 0.25 mi. or less)
Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM snow showers (blowing snow), snow showers likely (70%) with visibility visibility 0.25 mi. or less, and a bit cooler Thursday afternoon, (2-5 in. of snow possible) ,mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of evening snow showers (1 in. of snow possible), mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of snow showers late Thursday night,
Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Friday, partly cloudy at night,
A mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer Saturday, then mostly cloudy Saturday night.
snow level at the surface tonight and Thursday, 2,500 ft. Thursday night, free air freezing level 4,500 ft. Friday, 7,500 ft. Friday night, then 9,000 ft. Saturday and Saturday night.
lows 22-20 warming to 26 Saturday night highs 26-39.
A mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of snow showers Sunday, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of snow showers Sunday night,
A mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow showers Monday, partly cloudy at night,
A mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer Tuesday, mostly cloudy in the evening, partly cloudy late Tuesday night,
Then mostly sunny and a bit warmer Wednesday.
snow level 5,000 ft. Sunday, 5,500 ft. Sunday night, 6,500 ft. Monday, free air freezing level 11,000 ft. Monday night, 3,000 ft. Tuesday and Tuesday night, then 12,000 ft. Wednesday.
highs 42-52 lows 30-33.

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