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An Upper Level High Pressure Ridge (“Arch” shape) is helping to clear skies for a bit, specially for the Duck game at 12:30 pm Saturday. The graphics for days 1-3 show a frontal system approaching the Pacific Northwest coast Saturday and pushing through between today and Sunday. The graphics for days 3-7  Tuesday through Saturday show an active front sliding into the Pacific Northwest mid and late next week.

ADVISORIES:

  • A DENSE FOG ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM TODAY FOR BENTON COUNTY LOWLANDS, LINN COUNTY LOWLANDS, AND LANE COUNTY LOWLANDS.
  • A BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT FOR DANGEROUS SNEAKER WAVES IS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY  NIGHT 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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Air Quality Index:
Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 67 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 63 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 98 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:

  • A mix of clouds and sun with areas of AM fog and frost, sunny and a bit warmer with patchy fog this afternoon, partly cloudy this evening, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain late tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), with patchy fog late at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain and patchy fog, rain Sunday afternoon, evening rain likely (70%), a (30%) chance of rain late Sunday night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun with a good (50%) chance of rain Monday, then a slight (20%) chance of rain Monday night.
  • highs near 52 lows 36-33.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of rain and a slight (20%) chance of snow Tuesday, a good (50%) chance of rain Tuesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain likely (70%) Wednesday, rain likely (70%) Wednesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of rain Thursday (Thanksgiving Day), a good (50%) chance of rain Thursday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain likely (70%) Friday.
  • highs 48-56 cooling to 53 Friday lows 40-43 (seasonal averages high 51 low 37).

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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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YOUR SATURDAY COLLEGE FOOTBALL WEATHER FORECAST:

November 22nd:

Ducks vs. USC Trojans at Autzen Stadium Game Time: 12:30 pm PST: Weather Forecast: Partly cloudy to mostly sunny 44 degrees warming to near 50 degrees, then cooling by the end of the game

Beavers have a Bye Week.

Next Game Saturday November 29th:

Beavers vs. Washington State Cougars at Martin Stadium- Pullman, WA- Game Time: 3:30 pm PST: Too soon for a preliminary Weather Forecast.

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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:

  • Some AM clouds with patchy fog, sunny and warmer this afternoon, mostly clear this evening, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain late tonight,
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and a bit cooler Sunday, mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain, partly cloudy and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) of rain Monday afternoon, then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Monday night.
  • highs 56-50 lows 39-40 cooling to 38 Monday night.
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Tuesday, a (30%) chance of rain Tuesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of rain Wednesday, a good (50%) chance of rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a (40%) chance of rain Thursday (Thanksgiving Day), a (40%) chance of rain Thursday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain, then rain likely (70%) Friday afternoon.
  • highs 52-58 lows 35-46. (seasonal averages high 52 low 40).

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

  • Sunny today, partly cloudy this evening, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance coastal rain late tonight,
  • Mostly cloudy with coastal rain likely (70%) Sunday while a good (50%) chance of AM inland rain with inland rain likely (70%) Sunday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain at night,
  • Partly cloudy and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of rain Monday, partly cloudy in the evening, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain late Monday night.
  • highs 62-58 lows 43-44 cooling to 40 Monday night.
  • Mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain and a bit warmer Tuesday, a good (50%) chance of rain Tuesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) of AM rain, a bit warmer with rain likely (70%) Wednesday afternoon, a good (50%) chance of rain night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and a bit warmer Thursday (Thanksgiving Day), rain likely (70%) Thursday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) Friday.
  • highs 59-63 cooling to 62 Friday lows 46-49 cooling to 46 Thursday night. (seasonal averages high 55 low 43).

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

  • Sunny a bit warmer today, partly cloudy this evening, mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain late tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain and  a slight (20%) chance of snow, mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain likely (70%) Sunday afternoon, snow and rain late night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun with a good (50%) chance of snow and rain and a bit cooler Monday, then a slight (20%) chance of snow Monday night.
  • free air freezing level 11,000 ft. today, snow level 6,000 ft. tonight, 5,500 ft. Sunday, 5,000 ft. falling to 3,500 ft. Sunday night, then 3,000 ft. Monday and Monday night.
  • highs 52-35 lows 32-23 warming to 24 Monday night.
  • A mix of clouds and sun with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow Tuesday, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow Tuesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) and with a slight (20%) of snow Wednesday, mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) Wednesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and a slight (20%) chance of snow Thursday (Thanksgiving Day), a good (50%) chance of rain and snow at night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain and snow likely (70%) Friday.
  •  snow level 4,000 ft. Tuesday, 6,000 ft. Tuesday night, 7,000 ft. Wednesday and Wednesday night, 6,500 ft. Thursday, and Thursday night, then 5,000 ft. Friday.
  • highs 42-45 cooling to 39 Friday lows 32-36 cooling to 32 Thursday night.
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An Upper Level High Pressure Ridge (“Arch” shape) is helping to clear skies for a bit, specially for the Duck game at 12:30 pm Saturday. The graphics for days 1-3 show a frontal system approaching the Pacific Northwest coast Saturday and pushing through between Saturday and Sunday. The graphics for days 3-7  Tuesday through Saturday show an active front sliding into the Pacific Northwest mid and late next week.

ADVISORIES:

  • A DENSE FOG ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM SATURDAY FOR BENTON COUNTY LOWLANDS, LINN COUNTY LOWLANDS, AND LANE COUNTY LOWLANDS.
  • A BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT FOR DANGEROUS SNEAKER WAVES IS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY  NIGHT 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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Air Quality Index:
Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 67 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 63 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 98 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 with areas of fog and patchy frost late tonight,
  • A mix of clouds and sun with areas of AM fog and frost, sunny and a bit warmer with patchy fog Saturday afternoon, partly cloudy in the evening, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain late Saturday night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), with patchy fog late at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain and patchy fog, rain Sunday afternoon, evening rain likely (70%), a (30%) chance of rain late Sunday night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun with a good (50%) chance of rain Monday, then a slight (20%) chance of rain Monday night.
  • lows 33-36 cooling back to 33 Monday highs near 52.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of rain and a slight (20%) chance of snow Tuesday, a good (50%) chance of rain Tuesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain likely (70%) Wednesday, rain likely (70%) Wednesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of rain Thursday (Thanksgiving Day), a good (50%) chance of rain Thursday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain likely (70%) Friday.
  • highs 48-56 cooling to 53 Friday lows 40-43 (seasonal averages high 51 low 37).

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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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YOUR SATURDAY COLLEGE FOOTBALL WEATHER FORECAST:

November 22nd:

Ducks vs. USC Trojans at Autzen Stadium Game Time: 12:30 pm PST: Weather Forecast: Partly cloudy to mostly sunny 46 degrees warming to 50 degrees, then cooling by the end of the game

Beavers have a Bye Week.

Next Game Saturday November 29th:

Beavers vs. Washington State Cougars at Martin Stadium- Pullman, WA- Game Time: 3:30 pm PST: Too soon for a preliminary Weather Forecast.

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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:

  • Clear this evening, partly cloudy with patchy fog developing this evening and areas of fog late tonight,
  • Some AM clouds with patchy fog, sunny and warmer Saturday afternoon, mostly clear in the evening, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain late Saturday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and a bit cooler Sunday, mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain, partly cloudy and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) of rain Monday afternoon, then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Monday night.
  • lows 36-40 cooling to 38 Monday night highs 56-50.
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Tuesday, a (30%) chance of rain Tuesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of rain Wednesday, a good (50%) chance of rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a (40%) chance of rain Thursday (Thanksgiving Day), a (40%) chance of rain Thursday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain, then rain likely (70%) Friday afternoon.
  • highs 52-58 lows 35-46. (seasonal averages high 52 low 40).

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

  • Mostly clear this evening, partly cloudy late tonight,
  • Sunny Saturday, partly cloudy in the evening, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance coastal rain late Saturday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with coastal rain likely (70%) Sunday while a good (50%) chance of AM inland rain with inland rain likely (70%) Sunday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain at night,
  • Partly cloudy and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of rain Monday, partly cloudy in the evening, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain late Monday night.
  • lows 38-44 cooling to 40 Monday night highs 62-58.
  • Mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain and a bit warmer Tuesday, a good (50%) chance of rain Tuesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) of AM rain, a bit warmer with rain likely (70%) Wednesday afternoon, a good (50%) chance of rain night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and a bit warmer Thursday (Thanksgiving Day), rain likely (70%) Thursday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) Friday.
  • highs 59-63 cooling to 62 Friday lows 46-49 cooling to 46 Thursday night. (seasonal averages high 55 low 43).

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

  • Mostly clear tonight,
  • Sunny a bit warmer Saturday, partly cloudy in the evening, mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain late at night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain and  a slight (20%) chance of snow, mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain likely (70%) Sunday afternoon, snow and rain late night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun with a good (50%) chance of snow and rain and a bit cooler Monday, then a slight (20%) chance of snow Monday night.
  • free air freezing level 12,000 ft. falling to 10,000 ft. late tonight, 11,000 ft. Saturday, snow level 6,000 ft. Saturday night, 5,500 ft. Sunday, 5,000 ft. falling to 3,500 ft. Sunday night, then 3,000 ft. Monday and Monday night.
  • lows 29-23 warming to 24 Monday night highs 52-35.
  • A mix of clouds and sun with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow Tuesday, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow Tuesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) and with a slight (20%) of snow Wednesday, mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) Wednesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and a slight (20%) chance of snow Thursday (Thanksgiving Day), a good (50%) chance of rain and snow at night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain and snow likely (70%) Friday.
  •  snow level 4,000 ft. Tuesday, 6,000 ft. Tuesday night, 7,000 ft. Wednesday and Wednesday night, 6,500 ft. Thursday, and Thursday night, then 5,000 ft. Friday.
  • highs 42-45 cooling to 39 Friday lows 32-36 cooling to 32 Thursday night.
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An Upper Level High Pressure Ridge (“Arch” shape) is moving toward the coast helping to clear skies for a bit. The graphics for days 1-3 show a frontal system approaching the Pacific Northwest coast Saturday. The graphics for days 3-7  Monday through Friday show an active front sliding into the Pacific Northwest between Sunday and Monday and between Wednesday and next Friday.

ADVISORIES:

  • A BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT FOR DANGEROUS SNEAKER WAVES IS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY  NIGHT FOR THE CLATSOP COUNTY COAST AND THE TILLAMOOK COUNTY COAST.
  • A HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM TODAY FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST AND THE CURRY 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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Air Quality Index:
Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 65 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 59 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 72 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:

  • Patchy AM fog and frost, sunny and a bit cooler this afternoon, partly cloudy this evening, mostly cloudy with patchy dense fog and frost late tonight,
  • Areas of AM frost and patchy dense fog, mostly sunny and a bit warmer Saturday afternoon, partly cloudy in the evening, mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain Saturday night, and patchy fog and frost late at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) and a bit warmer Sunday, then rain likely (70%) Sunday night.
  • highs 48-53 lows 32-37.
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of chance of AM rain, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of rain Monday afternoon, just mostly cloudy Monday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a (40%) chance of rain and a slight (20%) chance of snow Tuesday, a good (50%) chance of rain Tuesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain likely (70%) Wednesday, a good (50%) chance of rain Wednesday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a (40%) chance of rain Thursday (Thanksgiving Day).
  • highs 52-50 warming to 56 Thursday lows 34-43  (seasonal averages high 51 low 37).

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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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YOUR SATURDAY COLLEGE FOOTBALL WEATHER FORECAST:

November 22 nd:

Ducks vs. USC at Autzen Stadium Game Time: 12:30 pm PST: Weather Forecast: Partly cloudy 46 degrees warming to 50 degrees, then cooling by the end of the game

Beavers have a Bye Week.

Next Game Saturday November 29th:

Beavers vs. Washington State Cougars at Martin Stadium- Pullman, WA- Game Time: 3:30 pm PST: Too soon for a preliminary Weather Forecast.

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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:

  • Patchy AM and late night fog, partly cloudy in the AM, sunny and a bit cooler this afternoon, clear this evening, partly cloudy with patchy fog late tonight,
  • Some AM clouds with patchy fog, sunny and a bit warmer Saturday afternoon, mostly clear in the evening, partly cloudy with a slight”(20%) chance of rain late at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) and a bit cooler Sunday afternoon, mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) Sunday night.
  • highs 52-54 cooling back to 52 Monday lows 37-42.
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM showers, partly cloudy and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) of showers Monday afternoon, mostly cloudy Monday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Tuesday, a  slight (20%) chance of rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a (30%) chance of rain Wednesday, a (40%) chance of rain Wednesday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain Thursday (Thanksgiving Day).
  • highs 52-57 lows 38-46. (seasonal averages high 52 low 40).

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

  • Sunny and a bit warmer today, mostly clear tonight,
  • Sunny Saturday, partly cloudy in the evening, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance rain late Saturday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of  rain Sunday, then showers likely (70%) at night.
  • highs near 62 lows 37-43.
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM showers, partly cloudy and a bit cooler with showers likely (70%) Monday afternoon, just mostly cloudy Monday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Tuesday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain late at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a (40%) chance of rain Wednesday, a good (50%) chance of rain Wednesday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a (30%) chance of rain Thursday (Thanksgiving Day).
  • highs 59-63 lows 38-48. (seasonal averages high 56 low 43).

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

  • Sunny and a bit cooler today, mostly clear tonight,
  • Sunny a bit warmer Saturday, mostly clear in the evening, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain late at night,
  • AM clouds and sun with a good (50%) chance of rain, mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of rain Sunday afternoon, then rain and snow late night.
  • free air freezing level 8,000 ft. rising to 10,000 ft. this afternoon, 12,000 ft. falling to 11,000 ft. late tonight, 11,000 ft. Saturday, snow level 6,000 ft. Saturday night, 6,000 ft. Sunday, then 5,000 ft. Sunday night.
  • highs 46-52 cooling 36 Saturday lows 30-32 cooling to 27 Sunday night.
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain and snow, a bit cooler with a mix of clouds and sun with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow Monday afternoon, a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow Monday night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun with a (40%) chance of rain and snow Tuesday, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain likely (70%) with a slight (20%) of snow Wednesday, mostly cloudy with a good (50%)  chance of rain and snow Wednesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow Thursday (Thanksgiving Day).
  •  snow level 4,000 ft. Monday, 3,500 ft. Monday night, 4,500 ft. Tuesday, 5,500 ft. Tuesday night, 7,000 ft. Wednesday, 6,500 ft. Wednesday night, then 6,000 ft. Thursday.
  • highs 36-44 lows 24-33.
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An Upper Level High Pressure Ridge (“Arch” shape) is moving toward the coast helping to clear skies for a bit. The graphics for days 1-3 show a frontal system approaching the Pacific Northwest coast Saturday. The graphics for days 3-7  Sunday through Thursday show an active front sliding into the Pacific Northwest between Sunday and Monday and between Wednesday and next Friday.

ADVISORIES:

  • A BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT FOR DANGEROUS SNEAKER WAVES IS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY  NIGHT FOR THE CLATSOP COUNTY COAST AND THE TILLAMOOK COUNTY COAST.
  • A HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM FRIDAY FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST AND THE CURRY 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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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 61 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 clear this evening, partly cloudy with patchy fog and frost late tonight,
  • Patchy AM fog and frost, sunny and a bit cooler Friday afternoon, partly cloudy in the evening, mostly cloudy with patchy dense fog and frost late Friday night,
  • Areas of AM frost and patchy dense fog, mostly sunny and a bit warmer Saturday afternoon, partly cloudy in the evening, mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain Saturday night, and patchy fog and frost late at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) and a bit warmer Sunday, then rain likely (70%) Sunday night.
  • lows 32-37 highs 48-53.
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of chance of AM rain, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of rain Monday afternoon, just mostly cloudy Monday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a (40%) chance of rain and a slight (20%) chance of snow Tuesday, a good (50%) chance of rain Tuesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain likely (70%) Wednesday, a good (50%) chance of rain Wednesday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a (40%) chance of rain Thursday (Thanksgiving Day).
  • highs 52-50 warming to 56 Thursday lows 34-43  (seasonal averages high 51 low 37).

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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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YOUR SATURDAY COLLEGE FOOTBALL WEATHER FORECAST:

November 22 nd:

Ducks vs. USC at Autzen Stadium Game Time: 12:30 pm PST: Weather Forecast: Partly cloudy 46 degrees warming to 50 degrees, then cooling by the end of the game

Beavers have a Bye Week.

Next Game Saturday November 29th:

Beavers vs. Washington State Cougars at Martin Stadium- Pullman, WA- Game Time: 3:30 pm PST: Too soon for a preliminary Weather Forecast.

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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:

  • Mostly clear this evening, partly cloudy with patchy late evening fog continuing through  tonight,
  • Patchy AM and late night fog, partly cloudy in the AM, sunny and a bit cooler Friday afternoon, clear in the evening, partly cloudy with patchy fog late Friday night,
  • Some AM clouds with patchy fog, sunny and a bit warmer Saturday afternoon, mostly clear in the evening, partly cloudy with a slight”(20%) chance of rain late at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) and a bit cooler Sunday afternoon, mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) Sunday night.
  • lows 37-42 highs 52-54 cooling back to 52 Monday.
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM showers, partly cloudy and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) of showers Monday afternoon, mostly cloudy Monday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Tuesday, a  slight (20%) chance of rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a (30%) chance of rain Wednesday, a (40%) chance of rain Wednesday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain Thursday (Thanksgiving Day).
  • highs 52-57 lows 38-46. (seasonal averages high 52 low 40).

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

  • Mostly clear tonight,
  • Sunny and a bit warmer Friday, mostly clear Friday night,
  • Sunny Saturday, partly cloudy in the evening, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance rain late Saturday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of  rain Sunday, then showers likely (70%) at night.
  • lows 39-37 warming to 43 Saturday night and Sunday night highs near 62.
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM showers, partly cloudy and a bit cooler with showers likely (70%) Monday afternoon, just mostly cloudy Monday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Tuesday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain late at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a (40%) chance of rain Wednesday, a good (50%) chance of rain Wednesday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a (30%) chance of rain Thursday.
  • highs 59-63 lows 38-48. (seasonal averages high 56 low 43).

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

  • Mostly clear tonight,
  • Sunny and a bit cooler Friday, mostly clear Friday night,
  • Sunny a bit warmer Saturday, mostly clear in the evening, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain late at night,
  • AM clouds and sun with a good (50%) chance of rain, mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of rain Sunday afternoon, then rain and snow late night.
  • free air freezing level 6,500 ft. tonight, free air freezing level 8,000 ft. rising to 10,000 ft. Friday afternoon, 12,000 ft. falling to 11,000 ft. late Friday night, 11,000 ft. Saturday, snow level 6,000 ft. Saturday night, 6,000 ft. Sunday, then 5,000 ft. Sunday night.
  • lows 25-32 cooling to 27 Sunday night highs 46-52 cooling 36 Saturday.
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain and snow, a bit cooler with a mix of clouds and sun with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow Monday afternoon, a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow Monday night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun with a (40%) chance of rain and snow Tuesday, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain likely (70%) with a slight (20%) of snow Wednesday, mostly cloudy with a good (50%)  chance of rain and snow Wednesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow Thursday (Thanksgiving Day).
  •  snow level 4,000 ft. Monday, 3,500 ft. Monday night, 4,500 ft. Tuesday, 5,500 ft. Tuesday night, 7,000 ft. Wednesday, 6,500 ft. Wednesday night, then 6,000 ft. Thursday.
  • highs 36-44 lows 24-33.
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An Upper Level Low Pressure Trough is moving eastward  allowing short-lived High Pressure to slide in and clear skies for a bit. The graphics for days 1-3 show a frontal system approaching the Pacific Northwest coast and pushing in between tonight and Thursday. The graphics for days 3-7  Saturday through Wednesday show an active front sliding into the Pacific Northwest next Monday and Monday night..

ADVISORIES:

  • A BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT FOR DANGEROUS SNEAKER WAVES IS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY  NIGHT FOR THE CLATSOP COUNTY COAST AND THE TILLAMOOK COUNTY COAST.
  • A HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TODAY UNTIL 4 AM FRIDAY FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST AND THE CURRY 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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Air Quality Index:
Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 70 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 66 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 75 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:

  • A mix of clouds and sun  and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of rain today (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), mostly clear this evening, partly cloudy with patchy dense fog and frost late tonight,
  • Patchy AM dense fog and frost a mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler Friday afternoon, partly cloudy in the evening, mostly cloudy with patchy dense fog and frost late at night,
  • AM clouds with patchy dense fog, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer Saturday afternoon, then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Saturday night, and patchy fog late Saturday night.
  • highs 54-49 warming to 52 Saturday lows 34-37.
  • Mostly cloudy with patchy AM fog, mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (50%) chance of rain Sunday, rain likely (70%) Sunday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of chance of AM rain, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of showers Monday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers at night,
  • Mostly sunny and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of rain Tuesday, partly cloudy in the evening, mostly cloudy with areas of frost Tuesday night,
  • Then a mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow Wednesday.
  • highs 56-49 lows 40-32  (seasonal averages high 52 low 37).

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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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YOUR SATURDAY COLLEGE FOOTBALL WEATHER FORECAST:

November 22 nd:

Ducks vs. USC at Autzen Stadium Game Time: 12:30 pm PST: Weather Forecast: Partly Cloudy 48 degrees warming to 52 degrees, then cooling by the end of the game

Beavers have a Bye Week.

Next Game Saturday November 29th:

Beavers vs. Washington State Cougars at Martin Stadium- Pullman, WA- Game Time: 3:30 pm PST: Too soon for a preliminary Weather Forecast.

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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:

  • Mostly cloudy with evening rain, a good (50%) chance of showers late tonight (0.10 in. of rain possible), patchy dense fog late,
  • Mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of AM showers, partly cloudy with a (30%) chance of showers and a bit cooler Thursday afternoon,partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of  evening showers, partly cloudy with patchy fog late Thursday night,
  • Patchy AM and late night fog, partly cloudy in the AM, sunny and a bit cooler Friday afternoon, mostly clear in the evening,  partly cloudy with patchy fog late at night,
  • Some AM clouds with patchy fog, sunny and a bit warmer Saturday afternoon, then partly cloudy Saturday night.
  • highs 52-49 warming to 50 Saturday lows near 37.
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain, partly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain Sunday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) of rain Sunday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of AM rain, a bit cooler with a slight (20%) of showers Monday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain at night,
  • Partly cloudy and as bit cooler Tuesday, partly cloudy Tuesday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain Wednesday.
  • highs 55-48 warming to 53 Wednesday lows 45-38. (seasonal averages high 53 low 40).

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

  • Mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of showers and a bit warmer today (0.10 in. of rain possible), mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening coastal showers and a slight (20%) chance of coastal rain late tonight while a slight (20%) chance of evening inland showers and just mostly cloudy inland late tonight,
  • Sunny and a bit warmer Friday, mostly clear in the evening, partly cloudy late Friday night,
  • Partly cloudy Saturday, partly cloudy in the evening, then mostly cloudy late Saturday night.
  • highs 60-62 lows near 42.
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of  rain and a bit warmer Sunday, mostly cloudy with Sunday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of AM rain, a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of showers and a bit cooler Monday afternoon, mostly cloudy in the evening, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain  at night,
  • Some AM clouds, sunny and a bit cooler Tuesday afternoon, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain late Tuesday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain Wednesday.
  • highs 63-55 warming to 60 Wednesday lows 45-40. (seasonal averages high 56 low 43).

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

  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow today (under 0.10 in. of rain possible, little or no snow possible), partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening rain and snow, mostly clear late tonight,
  • Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Friday, partly cloudy at night,
  • Mostly sunny with a slight (20%) chance of rain and a bit warmer Saturday, then partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Saturday night.
  • snow level 4,000 ft. today, 4,500 ft. tonight, free air freezing level 7,500 ft. rising to 10,000 ft. Friday afternoon, 11,000 ft. Friday night, then  snow level  6,500 ft. Saturday, then 7,000 ft. Saturday night.
  • highs 45-40 warming  back to 45 Friday lows 25-32.
  • A mix of clouds and sun with a slight (20%) chance of rain Sunday, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Sunday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and cooler with rain and snow likely (70%) Monday, a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow at night,
  • Mostly sunny and with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow Tuesday, partly cloudy with a slight (20%0 chance of rain and snow Tuesday night,
  • Then a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow Wednesday.
  •  snow level  7,000 ft. Sunday, 6,500 ft. Sunday night, 5,000 ft. Monday, 4,000 ft. Monday night, 3,500 ft. Tuesday, 4,000 ft. Tuesday night, then 4,500 ft. Wednesday.
  • highs 50-37 lows 32-25.
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An Upper Level Low Pressure Trough is moving eastward  allowing short-lived High Pressure to slide in and clear skies for a bit. The graphics for days 1-3 show a frontal system approaching the Pacific Northwest coast and pushing in between tonight and Thursday. The graphics for days 3-7  Saturday through Wednesday show an active front sliding into the Pacific Northwest next Monday and Monday night..

ADVISORIES:

  • A BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT FOR DANGEROUS SNEAKER WAVES IS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY  NIGHT FOR THE CLATSOP COUNTY COAST AND THE TILLAMOOK COUNTY COAST.
  • A HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THURSDAY UNTIL 4 AM FRIDAY FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST AND THE CURRY 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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Air Quality Index:
Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 70 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 57 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 61 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 evening rain, a good (50%) chance of rain late tonight (0.25  in. of rain possible),
  • A mix of clouds and sun  and a bit warmer, with a good (50%) chance of rain Thursday (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), mostly clear in the evening, partly cloudy with patchy dense fog and frost late Thursday night,
  • Patchy AM dense fog and frost a mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler Friday afternoon, partly cloudy in the evening, mostly cloudy with patchy dense fog and frost late at night,
  • AM clouds with patchy dense fog, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer Saturday afternoon, then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Saturday night, and patchy fog late Saturday night.
  • lows 39-34 warming to 37 Saturday night highs 54-49 warming to 52 Saturday.
  • Mostly cloudy with patchy AM fog, mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (50%) chance of rain Sunday, rain likely (70%) Sunday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of chance of AM rain, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of showers Monday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers at night,
  • Mostly sunny and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of rain Tuesday, partly cloudy in the evening, mostly cloudy with areas of frost Tuesday night,
  • Then a mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow Wednesday.
  • highs 56-49 lows 40-32  (seasonal averages high 52 low 37).

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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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YOUR SATURDAY COLLEGE FOOTBALL WEATHER FORECAST:

November 22 nd:

Ducks vs. USC at Autzen Stadium Game Time: 12:30 pm PST: Weather Forecast: Partly Cloudy 48 degrees warming to 52 degrees, then cooling by the end of the game

Beavers have a Bye Week.

Next Game Saturday November 29th:

Beavers vs. Washington State Cougars at Martin Stadium- Pullman, WA- Game Time: 3:30 pm PST: Too soon for a preliminary Weather Forecast.

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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:

  • Mostly cloudy with evening rain, a good (50%) chance of showers late tonight (0.10 in. of rain possible), patchy dense fog late,
  • Mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of AM showers, partly cloudy with a (30%) chance of showers and a bit cooler Thursday afternoon,partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of  evening showers, partly cloudy with patchy fog late Thursday night,
  • Patchy AM and late night fog, partly cloudy in the AM, sunny and a bit cooler Friday afternoon, mostly clear in the evening,  partly cloudy with patchy fog late at night,
  • Some AM clouds with patchy fog, sunny and a bit warmer Saturday afternoon, then partly cloudy Saturday night.
  • lows 45-37 highs 52-49 warming to 50 Saturday.
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain, partly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain Sunday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) of rain Sunday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of AM rain, a bit cooler with a slight (20%) of showers Monday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain at night,
  • Partly cloudy and as bit cooler Tuesday, partly cloudy Tuesday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain Wednesday.
  • highs 55-48 warming to 53 Wednesday lows 45-38. (seasonal averages high 53 low 40).

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

  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of coastal thunderstorms tonight while inland evening rain and inland showers likely (70%) with patchy fog late tonight (0.25 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of showers and a bit warmer Thursday (0.10 in. of rain possible), mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening coastal showers and a slight (20%) chance of coastal rain late Thursday night while a slight (20%) chance of evening inland showers and just mostly cloudy inland Thursday night,
  • Sunny and a bit warmer Friday, mostly clear in the evening, partly cloudy late Friday night,
  • Partly cloudy Saturday, partly cloudy in the evening, then mostly cloudy late Saturday night.
  • lows 48-42 highs 60-62.
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of  rain and a bit warmer Sunday, mostly cloudy with Sunday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of AM rain, a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of showers and a bit cooler Monday afternoon, mostly cloudy in the evening, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain  at night,
  • Some AM clouds, sunny and a bit cooler Tuesday afternoon, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain late Tuesday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain Wednesday.
  • highs 63-55 warming to 60 Wednesday lows 45-40. (seasonal averages high 56 low 43).

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

  • Mostly cloudy with evening rain,  rain and snow likely (70%) late tonight (0.50 in. of rain possible, 2 in. of snow possible),
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow Thursday (under 0.10 in. of rain possible, little or no snow possible), partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening rain and snow, mostly clear late Thursday night,
  • Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Friday, partly cloudy at night,
  • Mostly sunny with a slight (20%) chance of rain and a bit warmer Saturday, then partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Saturday night.
  • snow level 6,000 ft. falling to 4,000 ft. late tonight, 4,000 ft. Thursday, 4,500 ft. Thursday night, free air freezing level 7,500 ft. rising to 10,000 ft. Friday afternoon, 11,000 ft. Friday night, then  snow level  6,500 ft. Saturday, then 7,000 ft. Saturday night.
  • lows 32-27 warming back to 32 Friday night highs 45-40 warming  back to 45 Friday.
  • A mix of clouds and sun with a slight (20%) chance of rain Sunday, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Sunday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and cooler with rain and snow likely (70%) Monday, a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow at night,
  • Mostly sunny and with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow Tuesday, partly cloudy with a slight (20%0 chance of rain and snow Tuesday night,
  • Then a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow Wednesday.
  •  snow level  7,000 ft. Sunday, 6,500 ft. Sunday night, 5,000 ft. Monday, 4,000 ft. Monday night, 3,500 ft. Tuesday, 4,000 ft. Tuesday night, then 4,500 ft. Wednesday.
  • highs 50-37 lows 32-25.
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An Upper Level Low Pressure Trough sits along the coast. The graphics for days 1-3 show a frontal system approaching the Pacific Northwest coast Wednesday and pushing in Thursday. The graphics for days 3-7  Saturday through Wednesday show an active front sliding into the Pacific Northwest Monday and next Tuesday.

ADVISORIES:

  • A FREEZE WARNING IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM TODAY FOR THE EASTERN COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE OF OREGON.
  • A BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT FOR DANGEROUS SNEAKER WAVES IS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY  NIGHT FOR THE CLATSOP COUNTY COAST AND THE TILLAMOOK COUNTY COAST.
  • A HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THURSDAY UNTIL 4 AM FRIDAY FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST AND THE CURRY 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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Air Quality Index:
Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 91 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 49 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 74 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:

  • Widespread AM frost and patchy fog, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer this afternoon, rain tonight (0.25  in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain likely (70%), mostly sunny and a bit warmer,  a slight (20%) chance of rain Thursday (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), becoming partly cloudy at night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler Friday, then mostly cloudy Friday night.
  • highs 52-55 cooling back to 52 Friday lows 39-36 warming to 37 Friday night.
  • AM clouds with a slight (20%) chance of rain, a mix of clouds and sun with a slight (20%) chance of rain and a bit warmer Saturday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Saturday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of rain Sunday, rain likely (70%) Sunday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with showers likely (70%) Monday, showers likely (70%) at night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of showers and a slight (20%) chance of snow showers Tuesday.
  • highs 56-57 cooling to 50 Tuesday lows 42-35  (seasonal averages high 52 low 37).

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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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YOUR SATURDAY COLLEGE FOOTBALL WEATHER FORECAST:

November 22 nd:

Ducks vs. USC at Autzen Stadium Game Time: 12:30 pm PST: Weather Forecast: Mostly Cloudy 52 degrees warming to 56 degrees, then cooling by the end of the game

Beavers have a Bye Week.

Next Game Saturday November 29th:

Beavers vs. Washington State Cougars at Martin Stadium- Pullman, WA- Game Time: 3:30 pm PST: Too soon for a preliminary Weather Forecast.

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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:

  • Partly cloudy with patchy AM fog, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain this afternoon (0.50 in. of rain possible), cloudy with rain tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), patchy fog late,
  • Mostly cloudy with patchy AM fog and showers likely (70%), partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and a bit warmer Thursday afternoon, mostly clear in the evening, partly cloudy with patchy fog late at night,
  • Patchy AM and late night fog, then partly cloudy and a bit cooler Friday afternoon and Friday night.
  • highs 52-55 cooling back to 52 Friday lows 45-37.
  • Some AM clouds, sunny and a bit warmer Saturday afternoon, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening rain, mostly cloudy rain with a slight (20%) chance of rain Saturday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and a bit warmer Sunday, a slight (20%) of evening showers, mostly cloudy with (30%) chance of showers late at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a (30%) of rain Monday, a (30%) chance of showers Monday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM showers, then partly cloudy and as bit cooler with a (30%) chance of showers Tuesday afternoon.
  • highs 56-57 cooling to 50 Tuesday lows 42-38. (seasonal averages high 53 low 40).

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

  • Mostly cloudy with coastal rain and a bit warmer this afternoon while inland rain likely (70%) this afternoon (0.75 in. of rain possible), rain tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with AM showers likely (70%), partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Thursday afternoon, mostly cloudy at night,
  • Then partly cloudy Friday and Friday night.
  • highs near 62 lows 47-42.
  • Partly cloudy and a bit warmer Saturday, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Saturday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of  rain Sunday, mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of evening rain, a (40%) chance of showers late at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a (40%) chance of showers and a bit cooler Monday, a (30%) chance of showers Monday night,
  • Then partly cloudy and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of showers Tuesday.
  • highs 63-58 lows 44-47 cooling to 42 Monday night. (seasonal averages high 56 low 43).

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

  • Mostly sunny and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of rain this afternoon, rain with snow late tonight,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain likely (70%) Thursday, partly cloudy with a (30%) chance of evening rain and snow showers, then mostly clear at night,
  • Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Friday, then partly cloudy Friday night.
  • snow level 5,500 ft. today and tonight, 5,000 ft. Thursday, 5,500 ft. Thursday night, free air freezing level 10,000 ft. Friday, then 11,000 ft. Friday night.
  • highs 45-40 warming  back to 45 Friday lows 32-27 warming back to 32 Friday night.
  • Mostly sunny with a slight (20%) chance of rain and a bit warmer Saturday, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Saturday night.
  • A mix of clouds and sun with a good (50%) chance of rain and a bit cooler Sunday, rain and snow likely (70%) at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain and snow shower Monday, rain and snow showers likely (70%) Monday night,
  • Then a mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler  a with a good (50%) chance of snow and rain showers Tuesday.
  •  snow level  6,500 ft. Saturday through Sunday night, 5,000 ft. Monday, 4,000 ft. Monday night, then 3,000 ft. Tuesday.
  • highs 50-37 lows 32-25.
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An Upper Level Low Pressure Trough sits along the coast. The graphics for days 1-3 show a frontal system approaching the Pacific Northwest coast Wednesday and pushing in Thursday. The graphics for days 3-7  Friday through Monday show an active front sliding into the Pacific Northwest Monday and next Tuesday.

ADVISORIES:

  • A FREEZE WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM TONIGHT UNTIL 10 AM WEDNESDAY FOR THE EASTERN COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE OF OREGON.
  • A BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT FOR DANGEROUS SNEAKER WAVES IS IN EFFECT FROM LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY  NIGHT FOR THE CLATSOP COUNTY COAST AND THE TILLAMOOK COUNTY COAST.
  • A HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THURSDAY UNTIL 4 AM FRIDAY FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST AND THE CURRY 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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Air Quality Index:
Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 52 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 48 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 clear this evening, partly cloudy with patchy fog and frost late tonight,
  • Widespread AM frost and patchy fog, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with rain likely (70%) Wednesday afternoon (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), rain Wednesday night (0.25  in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain likely (70%),  mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer Thursday (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), becoming mostly sunny with  a slight (20%) chance of rain at night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler Friday, then mostly cloudy Friday night.
  • lows 32-38 cooling to 37 Thursday night highs 52-55 cooling back to 52 Friday.
  • AM clouds with a slight (20%) chance of rain, a mix of clouds and sun with a slight (20%) chance of rain and a bit warmer Saturday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Saturday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of rain Sunday, rain likely (70%) Sunday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with showers likely (70%) Monday, showers likely (70%) at night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of showers and a slight (20%) chance of snow showers Tuesday.
  • highs 56-57 cooling to 50 Tuesday lows 42-35  (seasonal averages high 52 low 37).

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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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YOUR SATURDAY COLLEGE FOOTBALL WEATHER FORECAST:

November 22 nd:

Ducks vs. USC at Autzen Stadium Game Time: 12:30 pm PST: Weather Forecast: Mostly Cloudy 52 degrees warming to 56 degrees, then cooling by the end of the game

Beavers have a Bye Week.

Next Game Saturday November 29th:

Beavers vs. Washington State Cougars at Martin Stadium- Pullman, WA- Game Time: 3:30 pm PST: Too soon for a preliminary Weather Forecast.

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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:

  • Mostly clear with patchy evening fog, partly cloudy with patchy fog late tonight,
  • Partly cloudy with patchy AM fog, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Wednesday afternoon (0.50 in. of rain possible), cloudy with rain Wednesday night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), patchy fog late,
  • Mostly cloudy with patchy AM fog and showers likely (70%), partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and a bit warmer Thursday afternoon, mostly clear in the evening, partly cloudy with patchy fog late at night,
  • Patchy AM and late night fog, then partly cloudy and a bit cooler Friday afternoon and Friday night.
  • lows 40-45 cooling to 37 Friday night highs 52-55 cooling back to 52 Friday.
  • Some AM clouds, sunny and a bit warmer Saturday afternoon, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening rain, mostly cloudy rain with a slight (20%) chance of rain Saturday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and a bit warmer Sunday, a slight (20%) of evening showers, mostly cloudy with (30%) chance of showers late at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a (30%) of rain Monday, a (30%) chance of showers Monday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM showers, then partly cloudy and as bit cooler with a (30%) chance of showers Tuesday afternoon.
  • highs 56-57 cooling to 50 Tuesday lows 42-38. (seasonal averages high 53 low 40).

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

  • Clear this evening, mostly cloudy late tonight,
  • Mostly cloudy with coastal rain and a bit warmer Wednesday afternoon while inland rain likely (70%) Wednesday afternoon (0.75 in. of rain possible), rain Wednesday night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with AM showers likely (70%), partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Thursday afternoon, mostly cloudy at night,
  • Then partly cloudy Friday and Friday night.
  • lows 37-47 cooling to 42 Friday night highs near 62.
  • Partly cloudy and a bit warmer Saturday, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Saturday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of  rain Sunday, mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of evening rain, a (40%) chance of showers late at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a (40%) chance of showers and a bit cooler Monday, a (30%) chance of showers Monday night,
  • Then partly cloudy and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of showers Tuesday.
  • highs 63-58 lows 44-47 cooling to 42 Monday night. (seasonal averages high 56 low 43).

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

  • Partly cloudy this evening, clearing with areas of frost late tonight,
  • Mostly sunny and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of rain Wednesday afternoon, rain  with snow late Wednesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain likely (70%) Thursday, partly cloudy with a (30%) chance of evening rain and snow showers, then mostly clear at night,
  • Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Friday, then partly cloudy Friday night.
  • free air freezing level 6,500 ft.rising to 7,000 ft. late tonight, snow level 5,500 ft. Wednesday and Wednesday night, 5,000 ft. Thursday, 5,500 ft. Thursday nigh, free air freezing level 10,000 ft. Friday, then 11,000 ft. Friday night.
  • lows 27-32 cooling to 27 Thursday night warming to 32 Friday night highs 45-40 warming  back to 45 Friday.
  • Mostly sunny with a slight (20%) chance of rain and a bit warmer Saturday, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Saturday night.
  • A mix of clouds and sun with a good (50%) chance of rain and a bit cooler Sunday, rain and snow likely (70%) at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain and snow shower Monday, rain and snow showers likely (70%) Monday night,
  • Then a mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler  a with a good (50%) chance of snow and rain showers Tuesday.
  •  snow level  6,500 ft. Saturday through Sunday night, 5,000 ft. Monday, 4,000 ft. Monday night, then 3,000 ft. Tuesday.
  • highs 50-37 lows 32-25.
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An Upper Level Low Pressure Trough sits along the coast. The graphics for days 1-3 show the frontal system that pushed through the Pacific Northwest Sunday. The graphics for days 3-7  Friday through Monday show active fronts continuing to move toward and into the Pacific Northwest through the period.

ADVISORIES:

  • A FREEZE WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM TONIGHT UNTIL 10 AM WEDNESDAY FOR THE EASTERN COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE OF OREGON.

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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Air Quality Index:
Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 53 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 51 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 49 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:

  • Patchy AM fog, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler today, mostly clear this evening, partly cloudy with patchy dense fog late tonight,
  • Widespread dense AM freezing fog and patchy fog, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of rain Wednesday afternoon,  rain likely (70%) at night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer Thursday, then partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Thursday night.
  • highs 49-54 lows 32-38 cooling to 37 Thursday night.
  • A mix of clouds and sun with a slight (20%) chance of showers Friday, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of shower Friday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of AM showers, a mix of clouds and sun with a (40%) chance of showers Saturday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of rain Sunday, rain likely (70%) Sunday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain likely (70%) Monday.
  • highs 54-55 cooling to 53 Monday lows 37-40 (seasonal averages high 52 low 37).

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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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YOUR SATURDAY COLLEGE FOOTBALL WEATHER FORECAST:

November 22 nd:

Ducks vs. USC at Autzen Stadium Game Time: 12:30 pm PST: Weather Forecast: Mostly Cloudy 52 degrees warming to 56 degrees, then cooling by the end of the game

Beavers have a Bye Week.

Next Game Saturday November 29th:

Beavers vs. Washington State Cougars at Martin Stadium- Pullman, WA- Game Time: 3:30 pm PST: Too soon for a preliminary Weather Forecast.

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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:

  • Mostly cloudy with patchy AM fog,  sunny this afternoon, mostly clear with patchy evening fog, partly cloudy with patchy fog late tonight,
  • Partly cloudy with patchy AM fog, mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain Wednesday afternoon, rain likely (70%) at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain likely (70%), a good (50%) chance of rain and a bit cooler Thursday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain with patchy fog  late Thursday night.
  • highs 50-56 cooling to 55 Thursday lows 37-43 cooling to 42 Thursday night.
  • Patchy AM and late night fog, partly cloudy and a bit cooler Friday and in the evening, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain late Friday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain Saturday, a (30%) chance of rain with patchy fog at night,
  • Patchy AM and late night fog, mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain and a bit warmer Sunday afternoon and evening, mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) late Sunday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with patchy fog and a bit cooler with rain likely (70%) Monday.
  • highs 54-57 cooling back to 54 Monday lows 40-43.  (seasonal averages high 53 low 40).

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

  • Some AM inland patchy fog rain, partly cloudy and a bit warmer with a (30%) chance of rain this afternoon, a slight (20%) chance of evening rain, mostly clear with patchy fog late tonight,
  • Some AM clouds with patchy coastal fog and mostly with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain, mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) and a bit warmer Wednesday afternoon, evening coastal rain likely (70%) with coastal rain late at night while inland rain late at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain rain likely (70%), a  good (50%) chance of rain Thursday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of evening rain, then partly cloudy with patchy fog  a (30%) chance of rain Thursday night.
  • highs 59-62 lows 38-46 cooling to 44 Thursday night.
  • Patchy AM and late night fog, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Friday and Friday night,
  • Patchy AM and late night fog, mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a (30%) chance of rain Saturday, a (40%) chance of rain at night,
  • Patchy AM fog, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of  rain and a bit cooler Sunday afternoon, mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) Sunday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain likely (70%) and a bit cooler Monday.
  • highs 62-63 cooling to 60 Monday lows 44-43 warming to 46 Sunday night. (seasonal averages high 56 low 43).

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

  • A mix of clouds and sun with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow showers and a bit cooler today, mostly clear tonight,
  • Mostly sunny and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of rain Wednesday afternoon, a rain likely (70%) with a chance of evening snow, mostly cloudy with snow likely (70%) late at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain and snow showers likely (70%) Thursday, mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of evening rain and snow showers, then partly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain showers and a slight (20%) chance of snow showers Thursday night.
  • snow level 4,500 ft. today, 6,500 ft. tonight, 6,000 ft. Wednesday afternoon, 5,500 ft. Wednesday night, 5,000 ft. Thursday, then 5,500 ft. Thursday night .
  • highs 40-39 warming to 46 Wednesday lows 26-30 cooling to 29 Thursday night.
  • Mostly sunny and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow showers Friday, partly cloudy with a slight  (20%) chance of showers Friday night.
  • A mix of clouds and sun with a slight (20%) chance of rain showers Saturday, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain at night.
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain, partly cloudy and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of rain Sunday, rain and snow likely (70%) Sunday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy with snow and rain likely (70%) Monday.
  •  snow level  5,500 ft. Friday, 6,500 ft. Friday night through Sunday, 6,000 ft. Sunday night, then 4,500 ft. Monday.
  • highs 40-43 cooling to 42 Sunday lows 28-32.
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An Upper Level Low Pressure Trough sits along the coast. The graphics for days 1-3 show the frontal system that pushed through the Pacific Northwest Sunday. The graphics for days 3-7  Thursday through Monday show active fronts continuing to move toward and into the Pacific Northwest through the period.

ADVISORIES:

  • A FREEZE WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM TUESDAY UNTIL UNTIL 10 AM WEDNESDAY FOR THE EASTERN COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE OF OREGON.

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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Air Quality Index:
Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 53 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 51 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 49 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:

  • Partly cloudy with patchy fog tonight,
  • Patchy AM fog,  mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler Tuesday, mostly clear in the evening, partly cloudy with patchy dense fog late Tuesday night,
  • Widespread dense AM freezing fog and patchy fog, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of rain Wednesday afternoon,  rain likely (70%) at night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer Thursday, then partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Thursday night.
  • lows 34-32 warming to 38 Wednesday night cooling to 37 Thursday night highs 49-54.
  • A mix of clouds and sun with a slight (20%) chance of showers Friday, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of shower Friday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of AM showers, a mix of clouds and sun with a (40%) chance of showers Saturday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of rain Sunday, rain likely (70%) Sunday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain likely (70%) Monday.
  • highs 54-55 cooling to 53 Monday lows 37-40 (seasonal averages high 52 low 37).

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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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YOUR SATURDAY COLLEGE FOOTBALL WEATHER FORECAST:

November 22 nd:

Ducks vs. USC at Autzen Stadium Game Time: 12:30 pm PST: Weather Forecast: Mostly Cloudy 52 degrees warming to 56 degrees, then cooling by the end of the game

Beavers have a Bye Week.

Next Game Saturday November 29th:

Beavers vs. Washington State Cougars at Martin Stadium- Pullman, WA- Game Time: 3:30 pm PST: Too soon for a preliminary Weather Forecast.

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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:

  • Partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of of early evening rain, partly cloudy with patchy dense late evening fog continuing overnight tonight,
  • Mostly cloudy with patchy AM fog,  sunny Tuesday afternoon, mostly clear with patchy evening fog, partly cloudy with patchy fog late Tuesday night,
  • Partly cloudy with patchy AM fog, mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain Wednesday afternoon, rain likely (70%) at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain likely (70%), a good (50%) chance of rain and a bit cooler Thursday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain with patchy fog  late Thursday night.
  • lows 40-37 warming to 43 Wednesday night cooling to 42 Thursday night highs 50-56 cooling to 55 Thursday.
  • Patchy AM and late night fog, partly cloudy and a bit cooler Friday and in the evening, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain late Friday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain Saturday, a (30%) chance of rain with patchy fog at night,
  • Patchy AM and late night fog, mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain and a bit warmer Sunday afternoon and evening, mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) late Sunday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with patchy fog and a bit cooler with rain likely (70%) Monday.
  • highs 54-57 cooling back to 54 Monday lows 40-43.  (seasonal averages high 53 low 40).

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

  • Clearing with patchy coastal fog late tonight while patchy evening inland fog continuing overnight tonight,
  • Some AM inland patchy fog rain, partly cloudy and a bit warmer with a (30%) chance of rain Tuesday afternoon, a slight (20%) chance of evening rain, then mostly clear with patchy fog late Tuesday night,
  • Some AM clouds with patchy coastal fog and mostly with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain, mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) and a bit warmer Wednesday afternoon, evening coastal rain likely (70%) with coastal rain late at night while inland rain late at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain rain likely (70%), a  good (50%) chance of rain Thursday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of evening rain, then partly cloudy with patchy fog  a (30%) chance of rain Thursday night.
  • lows 39-38 warming to 46 Wednesday night cooling to 44 Thursday night highs 59-62.
  • Patchy AM and late night fog, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Friday and Friday night,
  • Patchy AM and late night fog, mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a (30%) chance of rain Saturday, a (40%) chance of rain at night,
  • Patchy AM fog, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of  rain and a bit cooler Sunday afternoon, mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) Sunday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain likely (70%) and a bit cooler Monday.
  • highs 62-63 cooling to 60 Monday lows 44-43 warming to 46 Sunday night. (seasonal averages high 56 low 43).

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

  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers tonight with a slight (20%) chance of snow showers late tonight,
  • A mix of clouds and sun with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow showers and a bit cooler Tuesday, mostly clear Tuesday night,
  • Mostly sunny and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of rain Wednesday afternoon, a rain likely (70%) with a chance of evening snow, mostly cloudy with snow likely (70%) late at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain and snow showers likely (70%) Thursday, mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of evening rain and snow showers, then partly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain showers and a slight (20%) chance of snow showers Thursday night.
  • snow level 5,500 ft. tonight, 4,500 ft. Tuesday, 6,500 ft. Tuesday night, 6,000 ft. Wednesday afternoon, 5,500 ft. Wednesday night, 5,000 ft. Thursday, then 5,500 ft. Thursday night.
  • lows 29-25 warming back to 29 Wednesday night highs 40-39 warming to 46 Wednesday.
  • Mostly sunny and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow showers Friday, partly cloudy with a slight  (20%) chance of showers Friday night.
  • A mix of clouds and sun with a slight (20%) chance of rain showers Saturday, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain at night.
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain, partly cloudy and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of rain Sunday, rain and snow likely (70%) Sunday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy with snow and rain likely (70%) Monday.
  •  snow level  5,500 ft. Friday, 6,500 ft. Friday night through Sunday, 6,000 ft. Sunday night, then 4,500 ft. Monday.
  • highs 40-43 cooling to 42 Sunday lows 28-32.
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