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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:

  • NONE AT THIS TIME.

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 44 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 65 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA.org)
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Forecast for the Southern and lower Mid Willamette Valley including Eugene-Springfield and Albany-Corvallis:

  • Mostly cloudy with rain and patchy dense AM fog, mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of rain this afternoon, (0.25 in. of rain possible), mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening rain, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain late tonight (0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • A mix of clouds and sun with a slight (20%) chance of rain Tuesday, mostly clear in the evening, just partly cloudy late at night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun Wednesday, then becoming mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) Wednesday night.
  • highs near 52 lows 37-33 warming to 39 Wednesday night.
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain likely (70%), a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with rain likely (70%) Thursday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain Thursday night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of rain Friday, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain likely (70%) Saturday afternoon, mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) Saturday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain likely (70%) Sunday.
  • highs 54-56 cooling to 53 Sunday lows 39-42 (seasonal averages high 5 low 38).

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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:

Friday November 14th:

Ducks vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers at Autzen Stadium Game Time: 6:00 pm PST: Ducks easily defeated Minnesota Golden Gophers 42-13.

Today Saturday November 15th: 

Beavers vs. Tulsa Golden Hurricane at Chapman Stadium- Tulsa, OK Game Time: 10:00 am PST: Beavers lost to Tulsa Golden Hurricane 31-14.

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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:

  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain, a good (50%) chance of rain and slightly warmer this afternoon (0.10 in. of rain possible), a slight (20%) chance of rain tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), with patchy fog late (snow level 3,500 ft. late at night),
  • Mostly cloudy with patchy fog a slight (20%) chance of AM rain, a slight (20%) chance of rain Tuesday afternoon, mostly clear at night,
  • Partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain, mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain Wednesday afternoon, then rain likely (70%) Wednesday night.
  • highs 52-55 lows 42-37 warming to 44 Wednesday night                                                                                                                                                                                             .
  • Mostly cloudy and slightly cooler with rain likely (70%) Thursday, a (30%) chance of rain Thursday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a (30%) chance of rain Friday, a (40%) chance of rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of rain Saturday, a good (50%) chance of rain Saturday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain, then rain likely (70%) and a bit cooler Sunday afternoon.
  • highs 54-56 cooling back to 54 Sunday lows 42-45 cooling to 44 Saturday night.  (seasonal averages high 54 low 41).

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

  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a (40%) chance of rain today (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), mostly cloudy a slight (20%) chance of evening rain, partly cloudy with patchy fog and a slight (20%) tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of AM 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 late Tuesday night,
  • Partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain, mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) and a bit warmer Wednesday afternoon, evening rain likely (70%), then rain late Wednesday night.
  • highs near 62 lows 42-38 warming to 47 Wednesday night.
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain, rain likely (70%) Thursday afternoon, a good (50%) chance of rain Thursday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain Friday, a good (50%) chance of rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) Saturday and Saturday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain, then rain likely (70%) Sunday afternoon.
  • highs near 62 lows 45-47 cooling back to 45 Saturday night. (seasonal averages high 57 low 44).

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

  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain and snow and patchy fog, rain likely (70%) and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of snow this afternoon (0.25 in. of rain possible), a good (50%) chance of rain and tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain and snow, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow Tuesday, partly cloudy in the evening, then mostly clear late Tuesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow Wednesday, mostly cloudy with rain and snow likely (70%) Wednesday night.
  • snow level 5,500 ft. today, 5,000 ft. tonight, 4,500 ft. Tuesday and Tuesday night, free air freezing level 8,000 ft. Wednesday, then snow level 5,500 ft. Wednesday night.
  • highs 40-39 warming to 46 Wednesday lows 29-25 warming back to 29 Wednesday night.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain and snow likely (70%) Thursday, a (40%) chance of rain and snow Thursday night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a (40%) chance of rain and snow Friday, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow at night.
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and snow likely (70%) Saturday, rain and snow likely (70%) Saturday night.
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain and snow likely (70%) Sunday.
  •  snow level 5,000 ft. Thursday, 5,500 ft. Thursday night, 6,000 ft. Friday, 6,500 ft. Friday night, 6,000 ft. Saturday and Saturday night, then 5,000 ft. Sunday.
  • highs 40-43 cooling to 42 Sunday lows 28-32.
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The Jet Stream is spreading out sending Pacific moisture through Oregon keeping a surface low nearby. The graphics for days 1-3 show the next complex frontal system pushing toward into the Pacific Northwest today. The graphics for days 3-7  Wednesday through Sunday show active fronts continuing to move toward and into the Pacific Northwest through the period.

ADVISORIES:

  • NONE AT THIS TIME.

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 44 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 65 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA.org)
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Forecast for the Southern and lower Mid Willamette Valley including Eugene-Springfield and Albany-Corvallis:

  • Mostly cloudy rain, and patchy evening fog, rain tonight (0.25 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and patchy dense AM fog, rain likely (70%), mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of rain Monday afternoon, (0.25 in. of rain possible), mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening rain, partly with a slight (20%) chance of rain late Monday night (0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • A mix of clouds and sun with a slight (20%) chance of rain Tuesday, mostly clear in the evening, just partly cloudy late at night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun Wednesday, then becoming mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) Wednesday night.
  • lows 46-33 warming to 39 Wednesday night highs near 52.
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain likely (70%), a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with rain likely (70%) Thursday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain Thursday night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of rain Friday, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain likely (70%) Saturday afternoon, mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) Saturday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain likely (70%) Sunday.
  • highs 54-56 cooling to 53 Sunday lows 39-42t (seasonal averages high 5 low 38).

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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:

Friday November 14th:

Ducks vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers at Autzen Stadium Game Time: 6:00 pm PST: Ducks easily defeated Minnesota Golden Gophers 42-13.

Today Saturday November 15th: 

Beavers vs. Tulsa Golden Hurricane at Chapman Stadium- Tulsa, OK Game Time: 10:00 am PST: Beavers lost to Tulsa Golden Hurricane 31-14.

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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:

  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of evening rain, rain tonight (0.25 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain, a good (50%) chance of rain and slightly warmer Monday afternoon (0.10 in. of rain possible), a slight (20%) chance of rain Monday night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), with patchy fog late (snow level 3,500 ft. late at night),
  • Mostly cloudy with patchy fog a slight (20%) chance of AM rain, a slight (20%) chance of rain Tuesday afternoon, mostly clear at night,
  • Partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain, mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain Wednesday afternoon, then rain likely (70%) Wednesday night.
  • lows 46-37 warming to 44 Wednesday night highs 52-55.
  • Mostly cloudy and slightly cooler with rain likely (70%) Thursday, a (30%) chance of rain Thursday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a (30%) chance of rain Friday, a (40%) chance of rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of rain Saturday, a good (50%) chance of rain Saturday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain, then rain likely (70%) and a bit cooler Sunday afternoon.
  • highs 54-56 cooling back to 54 Sunday lows 42-45 cooling to 44 Saturday night.  (seasonal averages high 54 low 41).

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

  • Mostly cloudy with evening rain, rain likely (70%) late tonight (0.50 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a (40%) chance of rain Monday (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), mostly cloudy a slight (20%) chance of evening rain, partly cloudy with patchy fog and a slight (20%) at night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of AM 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 late Tuesday night,
  • Partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain, mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) and a bit warmer Wednesday afternoon, evening rain likely (70%), then rain late Wednesday night.
  •  lows 48-38 warming to 47 Wednesday night highs near 62.
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain, rain likely (70%) Thursday afternoon, a good (50%) chance of rain Thursday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain Friday, a good (50%) chance of rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) Saturday and Saturday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain, then rain likely (70%) Sunday afternoon.
  • highs near 62 lows 45-47 cooling back to 45 Saturday night. (seasonal averages high 57 low 44).

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

  • Mostly cloudy with rain tonight (0.50 in.of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain and snow and patchy fog, rain likely (70%) and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of snow Monday afternoon (0.25 in. of rain possible), a good (50%) chance of rain and Monday night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain and snow, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow Tuesday, partly cloudy in the evening, then mostly clear late Tuesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow Wednesday, mostly cloudy with rain and snow likely (70%) Wednesday night.
  • snow level 6,500 ft. late tonight, 5,500 ft. Monday, 5,000 ft. Monday night, 4,500 ft. Tuesday and Tuesday night, free air freezing level 8,000 ft. Wednesday, then snow level 5,500 ft. Wednesday night.
  • lows 35-25 warming to 29 Wednesday night highs 40-39 warming to 46 Wednesday.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain and snow likely (70%) Thursday, a (40%) chance of rain and snow Thursday night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a (40%) chance of rain and snow Friday, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow at night.
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and snow likely (70%) Saturday, rain and snow likely (70%) Saturday night.
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain and snow likely (70%) Sunday.
  •  snow level 5,000 ft. Thursday, 5,500 ft. Thursday night, 6,000 ft. Friday, 6,500 ft. Friday night, 6,000 ft. Saturday and Saturday night, then 5,000 ft. Sunday.
  • highs 40-43 cooling to 42 Sunday lows 28-32.
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The Jet Stream is spreading out sending Pacific moisture through Oregon keeping a surface low nearby. The graphics for days 1-3 show the next complex frontal system pushing toward into the Pacific Northwest today. The graphics for days 3-7  Wednesday through Sunday show active fronts continuing to move toward and into the Pacific Northwest through the period.

ADVISORIES:

  • NONE AT THIS TIME.

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 77 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 80 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 84 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 a good (50%) chance of AM rain, rain likely (70%) and cooler this afternoon (0.50 in. of rain possible) , rain tonight (1.50 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain likely (70%), a mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with a good (50%) of rain Monday afternoon, (0.25 in. of rain possible) mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of evening rain, a slight (20%) chance of rain late at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with (40%) chance of AM rain, a mix of clouds and sun with a good (50%) chance of rain Tuesday afternoon, just partly cloudy Tuesday night.
  • highs 55-52 lows 43-34.
  • A mix of clouds and sun with a good (50%) chance of rain Wednesday, rain likely (70%) Wednesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) Thursday, a (40%) chance of rain at night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun a bit warmer with a (40%) chance of rain Friday, mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain Friday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of AM rain, then mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a (40%) chance of rain Saturday afternoon.
  • highs 52-54 lows 40-37 warming to 39 Friday night (seasonal averages high 53 low 38).

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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:

Friday November 14th:

Ducks vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers at Autzen Stadium Game Time: 6:00 pm PST: Ducks easily defeated Minnesota Golden Gophers 42-13.

Today Saturday November 15th: 

Beavers vs. Tulsa Golden Hurricane at Chapman Stadium- Tulsa, OK Game Time: 10:00 am PST: Beavers lost to Tulsa Golden Hurricane 31-14.

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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:

  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain, rain and a bit cooler this afternoon (0.25 in. of rain possible), rain tonight (0.75 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with AM showers likely (70%),  rain likely (70%) Monday afternoon (0.25 in. of rain possible), a (40%) chance of rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of AM rain, partly cloudy cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain and a bit cooler Tuesday afternoon, mostly clear in the evening, then partly cloudy late Tuesday night.
  • highs 62-56 lows 46-36.
  • Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of  rain Wednesday, rain likely (70%) Wednesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) Thursday, a good (50%) chance of rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a (30%) chance of rain Friday,  (40%) chance of rain Friday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain Saturday.
  • highs 54-55 lows 39-44 cooling to 42 Thursday night.  (seasonal averages high 54 low 41).

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

  • Patchy AM dense coastal fog with rain likely (70%), mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with coastal rain and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms this afternoon while a good (50%) chance of inland AM rain and inland rain this afternoon (0.25 in. of rain possible), evening coastal rain with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms and coastal rain late tonight while inland rain tonight (0.50 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with AM coastal rain and afternoon coastal rain likely (70%) while patchy AM inland fog with inland rain likely (70%) Monday afternoon, mostly cloudy a (30%) chance of rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of AM 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 late Tuesday night.
  • highs 62-59 warming to 60 Tuesday lows 47-39.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a (40%) of rain Wednesday, evening rain likely (70%), rain late Wednesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with AM  rain, a good (50%) of rain and a bit cooler Thursday afternoon, a good (50%) chance of rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a (30%) chance of rain Friday, a (40%) chance of rain Friday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain Saturday.
  • highs 62-60 warming back to 62 Friday and Saturday lows 45-43 warming to to 44 Friday night. (seasonal averages high 57 low 44).

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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 AM rain, increasing clouds and a bit cooler with rain this afternoon, (0.25 in. of rain possible) rain Sunday night with snow late tonight (0.5 in.of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain and snow Monday, a good (50%) chance of evening rain with snow likely (70%), just mostly cloudy late at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain and snow, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with a (40%) chance of rain and snow Tuesday, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening rain and snow, then mostly clear late Tuesday night.
  • snow level  7,000 ft. today, 7,000 ft. falling to 6,000 ft. late tonight, 5,000 ft. Monday, then 4,000 ft. Monday night through Tuesday night.
  • highs 47-36 lows 33-24.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow Wednesday, mostly cloudy with rain and snow likely (70%) Wednesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with snow and rain likely (70%) Thursday, a good (50%) chance of rain and snow at night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a (40%) chance of rain and snow Friday, mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain and snow Friday night.
  • Then a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow Saturday.
  •  snow level 4,500 ft. Wednesday, 5 000 ft. Wednesday night through Thursday night, 5,500 ft. Friday, 6,000 ft. Friday night, then 6,500 ft. Saturday.
  • highs 43-37 warming to 45-44 Saturday lows 30-27 warming to 29 Friday night.
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The Jet Stream is spreading out sending Pacific moisture through Oregon keeping a surface low nearby. The graphics for days 1-3 show the next complex frontal system pushing toward the Pacific Northwest. The graphics for days 3-7  Tuesday through Saturday show active fronts continuing to move toward and into the Pacific Northwest through the period.

ADVISORIES:

  • NONE AT THIS TIME.

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 66 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 39 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 60 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, mostly cloudy with patchy fog late tonight,
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain, rain likely (70%) and cooler with rain likely (70%) Sunday afternoon (0.50 in. of rain possible) , rain Sunday night (1.50 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain likely (70%), a mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with a good (50%) of rain Monday afternoon, (0.25 in. of rain possible) mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of evening rain, a slight (20%) chance of rain late at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with (40%) chance of AM rain, a mix of clouds and sun with a good (50%) chance of rain Tuesday afternoon, just partly cloudy Tuesday night.
  • lows 43-45 cooling to 40 Monday night highs 55-52.
  • A mix of clouds and sun with a good (50%) chance of rain Wednesday, rain likely (70%) Wednesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) Thursday, a (40%) chance of rain at night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun a bit warmer with a (40%) chance of rain Friday, mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain Friday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of AM rain, then mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a (40%) chance of rain Saturday afternoon.
  • highs 52-54 lows 40-37 warming to 39 Friday night (seasonal averages high 53 low 38).

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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:

Friday November 14th:

Ducks vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers at Autzen Stadium Game Time: 6:00 pm PST: Ducks easily defeated Minnesota Golden Gophers 42-13.

Today Saturday November 15th: 

Beavers vs. Tulsa Golden Hurricane at Chapman Stadium- Tulsa, OK Game Time: 10:00 am PST: Beavers lost to Tulsa Golden Hurricane 31-14.

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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:

  • Patchy dense late evening fog continuing overnight and mostly cloudy late tonight,
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain, rain and a bit cooler Sunday afternoon (0.25 in. of rain possible), rain Sunday night (0.75 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with AM showers likely (70%),  rain likely (70%) Monday afternoon (0.25 in. of rain possible), a (40%) chance of rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of AM rain, partly cloudy cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain and a bit cooler Tuesday afternoon, mostly clear in the evening, then partly cloudy late Tuesday night.
  • lows 44-47 cooling to 43 Monday night highs 62-56 .
  • Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of  rain Wednesday, rain likely (70%) Wednesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) Thursday, a good (50%) chance of rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a (30%) chance of rain Friday,  (40%) chance of rain Friday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain Saturday.
  • highs 54-55 lows 39-44 cooling to 42 Thursday night.  (seasonal averages high 54 low 41).

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

  • Partly cloudy this evening and mostly with as (30%) chance of coastal rain late tonight while partly cloudy this evening inland and mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of inland rain late tonight, patchy fog late tonight,
  • Patchy AM dense coastal fog with rain likely (70%), mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with coastal rain and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms Sunday afternoon while a good (50%) chance of inland AM rain and inland rain in the afternoon (0.25 in. of rain possible), evening coastal rain with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms and coastal rain late at night while inland rain Sunday night (0.50 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with AM coastal rain and afternoon coastal rain likely (70%) while patchy AM inland fog with inland rain likely (70%) Monday afternoon, mostly cloudy a (30%) chance of rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of AM 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 late Tuesday night.
  • lows 46-47 cooling to 39 Tuesday night highs 62-59 warming to 60 Tuesday.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a (40%) of rain Wednesday, evening rain likely (70%), rain late Wednesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with AM  rain, a good (50%) of rain and a bit cooler Thursday afternoon, a good (50%) chance of rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a (30%) chance of rain Friday, a (40%) chance of rain Friday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain Saturday.
  • highs 62-60 warming back to 62 Friday and Saturday lows 45-43 warming to to 44 Friday night. (seasonal averages high 57 low 44).

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

  • Mostly clear this evening, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain late tonight,
  • A mix of clouds and sun with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain, increasing clouds and a bit cooler with rain Sunday afternoon, (0.25 in. of rain possible) rain Sunday night with snow late Sunday night (0.5 in.of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain and snow Monday, a good (50%) chance of evening rain with snow likely (70%), just mostly cloudy late at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain and snow, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with a (40%) chance of rain and snow Tuesday, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening rain and snow, then mostly clear late Tuesday night.
  • snow level 8,000 ft. tonight, 7,000 ft. Sunday, 7,000 ft. falling to 6,000 ft. late Sunday night, 5,000 ft. Monday, then 4,000 ft. Monday night through Tuesday night.
  • lows 36-24 highs 47-36.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow Wednesday, mostly cloudy with rain and snow likely (70%) Wednesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with snow and rain likely (70%) Thursday, a good (50%) chance of rain and snow at night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a (40%) chance of rain and snow Friday, mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain and snow Friday night.
  • Then a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow Saturday.
  •  snow level 4,500 ft. Wednesday, 5 000 ft. Wednesday night through Thursday night, 5,500 ft. Friday, 6,000 ft. Friday night, then 6,500 ft. Saturday.
  • highs 43-37 warming to 45-44 Saturday lows 30-27 warming to 29 Friday night.
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The Jet Stream is spreading out sending Pacific moisture through Oregon keeping a surface low nearby. The graphics for days 1-3 show the next complex frontal system pushing toward the Pacific Northwest. The graphics for days 3-7  Tuesday through Saturday show active fronts continuing to move toward and into the Pacific Northwest through the period.

ADVISORIES:

  • NONE AT THIS TIME.

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 66 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 39 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 60 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 a slight (20%) chance of AM showers, mostly sunny and a bit cooler this afternoon, partly cloudy this evening, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers late tonight, patchy dense fog late (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with showers and patchy dense AM fog, rain and and a bit cooler Sunday afternoon (under 0.10 in. of rain possible) , rain Sunday night (0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain likely (70%), partly cloudy with rain likely (70%) Monday afternoon, then a (40%) chance of rain Monday night.
  • highs 62-56 lows 43-45 cooling to 40 Monday night.
  • A mix of clouds and sun with a slight (20%) chance of rain and a bit cooler Tuesday, partly cloudy in the evening, mostly cloudy Tuesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of rain Wednesday, rain likely (70%) at night,
  • AM clouds with rain likely (70%) , a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with rain likely (70%) Thursday, a (40%) chance of rain Thursday night,
  • Then a mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with a (40%) chance of rain Friday.
  • highs 54-53 warming back to 54 cooling back to 53 Friday lows 35-42 cooling to 37 Thursday night (seasonal averages high 53 low 38).

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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:

Friday November 14th:

Ducks vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers at Autzen Stadium Game Time: 6:00 pm PST: Ducks easily defeated Minnesota Golden Gophers 42-13.

Today Saturday November 15th: 

Beavers vs. Tulsa Golden Hurricane at Skelly field at H. A. Chapman Stadium- Tulsa, OK Game Time: 10:00 am PST: Preliminary Weather Forecast: Sunny 84 degrees, warming to 87 degrees as the game progresses.

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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:

  • Mostly cloudy patchy AM dense fog and a slight (20%) chance of showers, just partly cloudy and a bit cooler this afternoon, partly cloudy with patchy fog and a slight (20%) chance of showers tonight,
  • Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of AM showers, showers and a bit cooler Sunday afternoon (0.10 in. of rain possible), showers at night (0.50 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with AM showers likely (70%),  rain likely (70%) Monday afternoon, then a (40%) chance of rain Monday night.
  • highs 62-56 lows 44-47 cooling to 43 Monday night.
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain, partly cloudy cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and a bit cooler Tuesday afternoon, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Tuesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of  rain Wednesday, rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) Thursday, a (40%) chance of rain Thursday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a (30%) chance of rain Friday.
  • highs 54-55 lows 39-44 cooling to 42 Thursday night.  (seasonal averages high 54 low 41).

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

  • Mostly cloudy with a (30%) of coastal showers and a bit warmer today while a slight (20%) chance of AM inland showers and just mostly cloudy inland and a bit warmer this afternoon, mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of coastal showers while a slight (20%) chance of inland evening showers, showers likely (70%)  tonight,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with showers Sunday (0.25 in. of rain possible), showers at night (0.50 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with AM showers likely (70%), a good (50%) chance of rain Monday afternoon, then a (40%) chance of rain Monday night.
  • highs 66-62 lows 46-48 cooling to 43 Monday night.
  • Mostly cloudy with patchy AM fog and a slight (20%) chance of rain, partly cloudy and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of rain Tuesday afternoon, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Tuesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a good (50%) of rain Wednesday, rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) Thursday, a good (50%) chance of rain Thursday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain Friday.
  • highs 60-62 lows 42-46 cooling to 43 Thursday night. (seasonal averages high 57 low 44).

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

  • Mostly sunny with a slight (20%) chance of AM showers and freezing rain, mostly sunny and a bit warmer this afternoon, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening showers, a (40%) chance of showers late tonight,
  • Mostly cloudy with AM showers, rain and a bit cooler Sunday afternoon, rain with a slight (20%) chance of snow at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with snow and rain likely (70%) Monday, then a good (50%) chance of rain and snow Monday night.
  • snow level 7,500 ft. today, 8,000 ft. tonight, 7,000 ft. Sunday, 6, 000 ft. Sunday night, 5,500 ft. Monday, then 5,000 ft. Monday night.
  • highs 53-43 lows 35-30.
  • A mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with a (40%) chance of rain and snow Tuesday, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow Tuesday night,
  • AM clouds and sun with a (40%) chance of rain and a slight (20%) chance of snow, mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a (40%) chance of rain and a slight (20%) chance of snow Wednesday afternoon, mostly cloudy with rain and snow at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain and snow likely (70%) Thursday, a good (50%) chance of rain and snow Thursday night,
  • Then a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow Friday.
  •  snow level 4,500 ft. Tuesday and Tuesday night, 5,000 ft. Wednesday, 5 500 ft. Wednesday night, 5,000 ft. Thursday, then 5,500 ft. Thursday night and Friday.
  • highs 42-44 cooling to 40 Thursday warming to 45 Friday lows 28-32 cooling to 29 Thursday night.
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The Jet Stream is spreading out sending Pacific moisture through Oregon keeping a surface low nearby. The graphics for days 1-3 show the next complex frontal system pushing toward the Pacific Northwest. The graphics for days 3-7  Monday through Friday show fronts continuing to move toward and  into the Pacific Northwest through the period.

ADVISORIES:

  • NONE AT THIS TIME.

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 26 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 48 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 a slight (20%) chance of evening showers, mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of showers late tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM showers, mostly sunny and a bit cooler Saturday afternoon, partly cloudy in the evening, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers late at night, patchy dense fog late (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with showers and patchy dense AM fog, rain and and a bit cooler Sunday afternoon (under 0.10 in. of rain possible) , rain Sunday night (0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain likely (70%), partly cloudy with rain likely (70%) Monday afternoon, then a (40%) chance of rain Monday night.
  • lows 46-43 warming to 45 Sunday night cooling to 40 Monday night highs 62-56.
  • A mix of clouds and sun with a slight (20%) chance of rain and a bit cooler Tuesday, partly cloudy in the evening, mostly cloudy Tuesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of rain Wednesday, rain likely (70%) at night,
  • AM clouds with rain likely (70%) , a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with rain likely (70%) Thursday, a (40%) chance of rain Thursday night,
  • Then a mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with a (40%) chance of rain Friday.
  • highs 54-53 warming back to 54 cooling back to 53 Friday lows 35-42 cooling to 37 Thursday night (seasonal averages high 53 low 38).

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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:

Friday November 14th:

Ducks vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers at Autzen Stadium Game Time: 6:00 pm PST: Preliminary Weather Forecast: Partly cloudy 54,  Cooling as the game progresses.

Saturday November 15th: 

Beavers vs. Tulsa Golden Hurricane at Skelly field at H. A. Chapman Stadium- Tulsa, OK Game Time: 6:00 pm PST: Preliminary Weather Forecast: Mostly clear 68 degrees, Cooling as the game progresses.

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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:

  • Partly cloudy this evening, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers late tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy patchy AM dense fog and a slight (20%) chance of showers, just partly cloudy and a bit cooler Saturday afternoon, partly cloudy with patchy fog and a slight (20%) chance of showers Saturday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of AM showers, showers and a bit cooler Sunday afternoon (0.10 in. of rain possible), showers at night (0.50 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with AM showers likely (70%),  rain likely (70%) Monday afternoon, then a (40%) chance of rain Monday night.
  • lows 47-44 warming back to 47 Sunday night cooling to 43 Monday night highs 62-56.
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain, partly cloudy cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and a bit cooler Tuesday afternoon, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Tuesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of  rain Wednesday, rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) Thursday, a (40%) chance of rain Thursday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a (30%) chance of rain Friday.
  • highs 54-55 lows 39-44 cooling to 42 Thursday night.  (seasonal averages high 54 low 41).

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

  • Mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of coastal showers while a slight (20%) of inland showers late tonight,
  • Mostly cloudy with a (30%) of coastal showers and a bit warmer Saturday while a slight (20%) chance of AM inland showers and just mostly cloudy inland and a bit warmer Saturday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of coastal showers while a slight (20%) chance of inland evening showers, showers likely (70%) Saturday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with showers Sunday (0.25 in. of rain possible), showers at night (0.50 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with AM showers likely (70%), a good (50%) chance of rain Monday afternoon, then a (40%) chance of rain Monday night.
  • lows 49-46 warming to 48 Sunday night cooling to 43 Monday night highs 66-62.
  • Mostly cloudy with patchy AM fog and a slight (20%) chance of rain, partly cloudy and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of rain Tuesday afternoon, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Tuesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a good (50%) of rain Wednesday, rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) Thursday, a good (50%) chance of rain Thursday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain Friday.
  • highs 60-62 lows 42-46 cooling to 43 Thursday night. (seasonal averages high 57 low 44).

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

  • Partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening showers, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain showers and a slight (20%) chance of freezing rain late tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly sunny with a slight (20%) chance of AM showers and freezing rain, mostly sunny and a bit warmer Saturday afternoon, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening showers, a (40%) chance of showers late Saturday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with AM showers, rain and a bit cooler Sunday afternoon, rain with a slight (20%) chance of snow at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with snow and rain likely (70%) Monday, then a good (50%) chance of rain and snow Monday night.
  • snow level 6,500 ft. tonight, 7,500 ft. Saturday, 8,000 ft. Saturday night, 7,000 ft. Sunday, 6, 000 ft. Sunday night, 5,500 ft. Monday, then 5,000 ft. Monday night.
  • lows 34-35 cooling 30 Monday night highs 53-43.
  • A mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with a (40%) chance of rain and snow Tuesday, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow Tuesday night,
  • AM clouds and sun with a (40%) chance of rain and a slight (20%) chance of snow, mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a (40%) chance of rain and a slight (20%) chance of snow Wednesday afternoon, mostly cloudy with rain and snow at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain and snow likely (70%) Thursday, a good (50%) chance of rain and snow Thursday night,
  • Then a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow Friday.
  •  snow level 4,500 ft. Tuesday and Tuesday night, 5,000 ft. Wednesday, 5 500 ft. Wednesday night, 5,000 ft. Thursday, then 5,500 ft. Thursday night and Friday.
  • highs 42-44 cooling to 40 Thursday warming to 45 Friday lows 28-32 cooling to 29 Thursday night.
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The Jet Stream is spreading out sending Pacific moisture through Oregon keeping a surface low nearby. The graphics for days 1-3 show the next complex frontal system pushing toward the Pacific Northwest. The graphics for days 3-7  Monday through Friday show fronts continuing to move toward and  into the Pacific Northwest through the period.

ADVISORIES:

  • NONE AT THIS TIME.

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 41 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 68 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 dense fog with a (40%) chance of rain, a mix of clouds and sun with a slight (20%) chance of rain and a bit warmer this afternoon (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening rain, mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain late tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of AM rain, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of rain Saturday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain Sunday, then rain Sunday night.
  • highs 62-56 lows 45-40.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain likely (70%) Monday, a good (50%) chance of rain Monday night,
  • AM clouds with a (30%) chance of rain, a mix of clouds and sun with a (30%) chance of rain Tuesday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain likely (70%) Wednesday, rain Wednesday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) Thursday.
  • highs 52-50 lows 35-34 warming to 36 Wednesday night (seasonal averages high 54 low 38).

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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:

Friday November 14th:

Ducks vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers at Autzen Stadium Game Time: 6:00 pm PST: Preliminary Weather Forecast: Partly cloudy 54,  Cooling as the game progresses.

Saturday November 15th: 

Beavers vs. Tulsa Golden Hurricane at Skelly field at H. A. Chapman Stadium- Tulsa, OK Game Time: 6:00 pm PST: Preliminary Weather Forecast: Mostly clear 68 degrees, Cooling as the game progresses.

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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:

  • Mostly cloudy with patchy AM fog and a (30%) chance of rain, partly and a bit warmer with a (30%) chance of rain this afternoon (0.10 in. of rain possible), partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening rain, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain late tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Saturday, a (30%) chance of rain at night,
  • Cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain, rain and a bit cooler Sunday afternoon, then rain Sunday night.
  • highs 62-56 lows 47-44.
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain, a good (50%) chance of rain and a bit cooler Monday afternoon, a (40%) chance of rain Monday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Tuesday, a (30%) chance of rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain, rain likely (70%) Wednesday afternoon,
  • Then mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) Thursday.
  • highs  near 52 lows 38-40.  (seasonal averages high 55 low 41).

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

  • Mostly cloudy with patchy AM fog, a bit warmer with a (30%) chance of rain this afternoon (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), partly cloudy this evening, mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of coastal rain late tonight while a slight (20%) of inland rain late tonight,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a (30%) of rain Saturday, mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of evening coastal rain with coastal rain likely (70%) late while a (30%) chance of inland rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain Sunday, then rain Sunday night.
  • highs 66-63 lows 48-45.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain likely (70%) Monday, a good (50%) chance of rain Monday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a (40%) chance of rain Tuesday, a (40%) chance of rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain likely (70%), rain Wednesday afternoon, rain Wednesday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) Thursday.
  • highs 58-59 lows 52-40 warming to 43 Wednesday night. (seasonal averages high 57 low 44).

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

  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM freezing, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of rain this afternoon (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of evening rain, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain with a chance of freezing rain late tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • A (40%) chance of AM freezing rain, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain Saturday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening rain, a good (50%) chance of rain late at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain likely (70%) and a slight (20%) chance of snow Sunday, then rain and snow Sunday night.
  • snow level 5,500 ft. today, 6,500 ft. tonight, 7,500 ft. rising to 8,000 ft. Saturday afternoon, 8,000 ft. Saturday night, 7,000 ft. Sunday, then 5, 000 ft. Sunday night.
  • highs 47-52 cooing to 46 Sunday lows 34-35 cooling 30 Sunday night.
  • Mostly cloudy and cooler with snow and rain Monday, a good (50%) chance of snow and rain Monday night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun with a (40%) chance of snow and rain Tuesday, a good (50%) chance of snow and rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with snow and rain likely (70%) Wednesday, mostly cloudy with rain and snow likely (70%) Wednesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with snow and rain likely (70%) Thursday.
  •  snow level 4,000 ft. Monday, 3,500 ft. Monday night and Tuesday, 4,000 ft. Tuesday night, 4,500 ft. Wednesday, 4,000 ft. Wednesday night, then 3,500 ft. Thursday.
  • highs 36-39 cooling to 34 Thursday lows 25-24 warming to 26 Thursday.
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The Jet Stream is spreading out sending Pacific moisture through Oregon. The graphics for days 1-3 show the next complex frontal system pushing toward the Pacific Northwest today. The graphics for days 3-7  Monday through Friday show fronts continuing to move toward and  into the Pacific Northwest through the period.

ADVISORIES:

  • A WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10  PM TONIGHT  FOR THE KLAMATH BASIN, NORTHERN AND EASTERN KLAMATH COUNTY, AND WESTERN, CENTRAL, AND EASTERN LAKE COUNTY.

HEALTH ADVISORIES:

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

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Air Quality Index:
Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 68 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 37 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 59 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 likely (70%), a slight (20%) chance of rain late tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Patchy AM dense fog with a (40%) chance of rain, a mix of clouds and sun with a slight (20%) chance of rain and a bit warmer Friday afternoon (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening  rain, mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain late Friday night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of AM rain, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of rain Saturday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain Sunday, then rain Sunday night.
  • lows 46-40 highs 62-56.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain likely (70%) Monday, a good (50%) chance of rain Monday night,
  • AM clouds with a (30%) chance of rain, a mix of clouds and sun with a (30%) chance of rain Tuesday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain likely (70%) Wednesday, rain Wednesday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) Thursday.
  • highs 52-50 lows 35-34 warming to 36 Wednesday night (seasonal averages high 54 low 38).

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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:

Friday November 14th:

Ducks vs. Minnesota Gophers at Autzen Stadium Game Time: 6:00 pm PST: Preliminary Weather Forecast: Mostly cloudy 56,  Cooling as the game progresses.

Saturday November 15th: 

Beavers vs. Tulsa Golden Hurricane at Skelly field at H. A. Chapman Stadium- Tulsa, OK Game Time: 6:00 pm PST: Preliminary Weather Forecast: Mostly clear 68 degrees, Cooling as the game progresses.

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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:

  • Mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of evening rain and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms, a (30%) chance of rain tonight with patchy fog late (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with patchy AM fog and a (30%) chance of rain, partly and a bit warmer with a (30%) chance of rain Friday afternoon (0.10 in. of rain possible), partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening rain, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain late Friday night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Saturday, a (30%) chance of rain at night,
  • Cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain, rain and a bit cooler Sunday afternoon, then rain Sunday night.
  • lows 48-44 highs 62-56.
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain, a good (50%) chance of rain and a bit cooler Monday afternoon, a (40%) chance of rain Monday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Tuesday, a (30%) chance of rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain, rain likely (70%) Wednesday afternoon,
  • Then mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) Thursday.
  • highs  near 52 lows 38-40.  (seasonal averages high 55 low 41).

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

  • Mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain tonight with patchy fog late tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with patchy AM fog, a bit warmer with a (30%) chance of rain Friday afternoon (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), partly cloudy in the evening, mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of coastal rain late at night while a slight (20%) of inland rain late Friday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a (30%) of rain Saturday, mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of evening coastal rain with coastal rain likely (70%) late while a (30%) chance of inland rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain Sunday, then rain Sunday night.
  • lows 49-45 highs 66-63.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain likely (70%) Monday, a good (50%) chance of rain Monday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a (40%) chance of rain Tuesday, a (40%) chance of rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain likely (70%), rain Wednesday afternoon, rain Wednesday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) Thursday.
  • highs 58-59 lows 52-40 warming to 43 Wednesday night. (seasonal averages high 57 low 44).

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

  • Mostly cloudy with evening rain likely (70%), a good (50%) chance of rain with a slight (20%) chance of freezing rain late tonight (0.25 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM freezing, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of rain Friday afternoon (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of evening rain, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain with a chance of freezing rain late Friday night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • A (40%) chance of AM freezing rain, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain Saturday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening rain, a good (50%) chance of rain late at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain likely (70%) and a slight (20%) chance of snow Sunday, then rain and snow Sunday night.
  • snow level 7,500 ft. falling to 6,000 ft. late tonight, 5,500 ft. Friday, 6,500 ft. Friday night, 7,500 ft. rising to 8,000 ft. Saturday afternoon, 8,000 ft. Saturday night, 7,000 ft. Sunday, then 5, 000 ft. Sunday night.
  • lows 35-34 warming back to 35 Saturday night cooling 30 Sunday night highs 47-52 cooing to 46 Sunday.
  • Mostly cloudy and cooler with snow and rain Monday, a good (50%) chance of snow and rain Monday night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun with a (40%) chance of snow and rain Tuesday, a good (50%) chance of snow and rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with snow and rain likely (70%) Wednesday, mostly cloudy with rain and snow likely (70%) Wednesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with snow and rain likely (70%) Thursday.
  •  snow level 4,000 ft. Monday, 3,500 ft. Monday night and Tuesday, 4,000 ft. Tuesday night, 4,500 ft. Wednesday, 4,000 ft. Wednesday night, then 3,500 ft. Thursday.
  • highs 36-39 cooling to 34 Thursday lows 25-24 warming to 26 Thursday.
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The Jet Stream is sending the bulk of the Pacific moisture to our north and to our south into California, but frontal systems are on the move toward Oregon. The graphics for days 1-3 show the next complex frontal system pushing toward the Pacific Northwest between Thursday and Friday. The graphics for days 3-7  Sunday through Thursday show fronts continuing to move into the Pacific Northwest through the period.

ADVISORIES:

  • A WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TODAY UNTIL 1  AM SATURDAY  FOR THE KLAMATH BASIN, NORTHERN AND EASTERN KLAMATH COUNTY, AND WESTERN, CENTRAL, AND EASTERN LAKE COUNTY.
  • A WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM TODAY FOR JACKSON COUNTY.

HEALTH ADVISORIES:

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

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Air Quality Index:
Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 88 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 76 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA.org)
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Forecast for the Southern and lower Mid Willamette Valley including Eugene-Springfield and Albany-Corvallis:

  • Mostly cloudy with patchy dense AM fog and rain, a bit warmer with rain this afternoon (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), rain tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of rain Friday afternoon (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain at night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of AM rain, a mix of clouds and sun Saturday afternoon,  then mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Saturday night.
  • highs 62-60 lows 46-43.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain Sunday, rain Sunday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain likely (70%) Monday, a (40%) chance of rain at night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of rain Tuesday, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Tuesday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Wednesday.
  • highs 57-52 lows 40-35  (seasonal averages high 54 low 38).

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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:

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 8th:

Ducks vs Iowa Hawkeyes at Kinnick Stadium- Iowa City, IA -Game time: 12:30 pm PST: Ducks win a hard-fought rainy game beating Iowa Hawkeyes 18-16 with a last minute field goal.

Beavers vs Sam Houston Bearkats at Reser Stadium- Game Time: 7:00 pm PST:  Beavers lost in a close game to Sam Houston Bearckats 21-17.

Next Games:

Friday November 14th:

Ducks vs. Minnesota Gophers at Autzen Stadium Game Time: 6:00 pm PST: Preliminary Weather Forecast: Mostly cloudy 54,  Cooling as the game progresses.

Saturday November 15th: 

Beavers vs. Tulsa Golden Hurricane at Skelly field at H. A. Chapman Stadium- Tulsa, OK Game Time: 6:00 pm PST: Preliminary Weather Forecast: Mostly clear 68 degrees, Cooling as the game progresses.

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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:

  • Cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain, rain and a bit warmer this afternoon (0.25 in. of rain possible), mostly cloudy with evening rain, a good (50%) chance of rain late tonight (0.25 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a (30%) chance of rain Friday (0.10 in. of rain possible), a slight (20%) chance of rain at night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain Saturday, then a slight (20%) chance of rain Saturday night.
  • highs 66-60 warming to 62 Saturday lows 48-46.
  • Mostly cloudy rain and a bit cooler Sunday, rain Sunday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) and a bit cooler Monday, a good (50%) chance of rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of rain Tuesday, a (40%) chance of rain Tuesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain, then rain likely (70%) Wednesday afternoon.
  • highs 57-52 lows 44-42.  (seasonal averages high 55 low 41).

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

  • Cloudy and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of coastal rain today while a good (50%) chance of inland AM rain and inland rain likely (70%) and a bit cooler this afternoon (0.25 in. of rain possible), evening coastal rain likely (70%) and a good (50%)  coastal rain late tonight while  a (40%) chance of inland rain tonight (0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a (30%) chance of rain Friday (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), a slight (20%) of rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) of rain Saturday, then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Saturday night.
  • highs 68-65 lows 50-52 cooling to 47 Saturday night.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain Sunday, rain Sunday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain likely (70%) Monday, a good (50%) chance of rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain Tuesday, a (40%) chance of rain Tuesday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain likely (70%) Wednesday.
  • highs 60-63 cooling to 56 Monday lows 52-46. (seasonal averages high 57 low 44).

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

  • Mostly cloudy and warmer with rain today (0.10 in. of rain possible), rain tonight (0.25 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain likely (70%) and and a slight (20%) chance of snow, a bit cooler with rain likely (70%) Friday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain at night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a (40%) chance of rain Saturday, then mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Saturday night.
  • snow level above 8,000 ft. today, 8,000 ft. falling to 7,000 ft. tonight,  6,000 ft.  Friday, 7,500 ft. Friday night,  above 8,000 ft. Saturday, then 8,000 ft. Saturday night.
  • highs 55-39 lows 36-34.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain and a slight (20%) chance of snow Sunday, rain and snow Sunday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with snow and rain likely (70%) Monday, a good (50%) chance of rain and snow at night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with a (40%) chance of rain and snow Tuesday, a good (50%) chance of snow and rain Tuesday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with snow and rain likely (70%) Wednesday.
  •  snow level  6,500 ft. Sunday, 5,000 ft. Sunday night, 4,000 ft. Monday and Monday night, 3,500 ft. Tuesday, 4,000 ft. Tuesday night, then 4,500 ft. Wednesday.
  • highs 44-37 warming to 39 Tuesday lows 34-27.
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The Jet Stream is sending the bulk of the Pacific moisture to our north and to our south into California, but frontal systems are on the move toward Oregon. The graphics for days 1-3 show the next complex frontal system pushing toward the Pacific Northwest between Thursday and Friday. The graphics for days 3-7  Saturday through Wednesday show fronts continuing to move into the Pacific Northwest through the period.

ADVISORIES:

  • A WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM THURSDAY UNTIL 1  AM SATURDAY  FOR THE KLAMATH BASIN, NORTHERN AND EASTERN KLAMATH COUNTY, AND WESTERN, CENTRAL, AND EASTERN LAKE COUNTY.
  • A WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM THURSDAY FOR JACKSON COUNTY.

HEALTH ADVISORIES:

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

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Air Quality Index:
Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 63 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 28 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 56 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA.org)
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Forecast for the Southern and lower Mid Willamette Valley including Eugene-Springfield and Albany-Corvallis:

  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening rain, rain with patchy fog late tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with patchy dense AM fog and rain, a bit warmer with rain Thursday afternoon (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), rain Thursday night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of rain Friday afternoon (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain at night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of AM rain, a mix of clouds and sun Saturday afternoon,  then mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Saturday night.
  • lows 49-43 highs 62-60.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain Sunday, rain Sunday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain likely (70%) Monday, a (40%) chance of rain at night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of rain Tuesday, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Tuesday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Wednesday.
  • highs 57-52 lows 40-35  (seasonal averages high 54 low 38).

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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:

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 8th:

Ducks vs Iowa Hawkeyes at Kinnick Stadium- Iowa City, IA -Game time: 12:30 pm PST: Ducks win a hard-fought rainy game beating Iowa Hawkeyes 18-16 with a last minute field goal.

Beavers vs Sam Houston Bearkats at Reser Stadium- Game Time: 7:00 pm PST:  Beavers lost in a close game to Sam Houston Bearckats 21-17.

Next Games:

Friday November 14th:

Ducks vs. Minnesota Gophers at Autzen Stadium Game Time: 6:00 pm PST: Preliminary Weather Forecast: Mostly cloudy 54,  Cooling as the game progresses.

Saturday November 15th: 

Beavers vs. Tulsa Golden Hurricane at Skelly field at H. A. Chapman Stadium- Tulsa, OK Game Time: 6:00 pm PST: Preliminary Weather Forecast: Mostly clear 65 degrees, Cooling as the game progresses.

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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:

  • Cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain, rain and a bit warmer Thursday afternoon (0.25 in. of rain possible), mostly cloudy with evening rain, a good (50%) chance of rain late Thursday night (0.25 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a (30%) chance of rain Friday (0.10 in. of rain possible), a slight (20%) chance of rain at night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain Saturday, then a slight (20%) chance of rain Saturday night.
  • lows 54-46 highs 66-60 warming to 62 Saturday.
  • Mostly cloudy rain and a bit cooler Sunday, rain Sunday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) and a bit cooler Monday, a good (50%) chance of rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of rain Tuesday, a (40%) chance of rain Tuesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain, then rain likely (70%) Wednesday afternoon.
  • highs 57-52 lows 44-42.  (seasonal averages high 55 low 41).

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

  • Mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of evening coastal and coastal rain likely (70%) late tonight while mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of inland rain tonight (0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Cloudy and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of coastal rain Thursday while a good (50%) chance of inland AM rain and inland rain likely (70%) and a bit cooler Thursday afternoon (0.25 in. of rain possible), evening coastal rain likely (70%) and a good (50%)  coastal rain late Thursday night while  a (40%) chance of inland rain Thursday night (0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a (30%) chance of rain Friday (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), a slight (20%) of rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) of rain Saturday, then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Saturday night.
  • lows 55-50 warming to 52 Friday night cooling to 47 Saturday night highs 68-65.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain Sunday, rain Sunday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain likely (70%) Monday, a good (50%) chance of rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain Tuesday, a (40%) chance of rain Tuesday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain likely (70%) Wednesday.
  • highs 60-63 cooling to 56 Monday lows 52-46. (seasonal averages high 57 low 44).

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

  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening rain, a good (50%) chance of rain late tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy and warmer with rain Thursday (0.10 in. of rain possible), rain Thursday night (0.25 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain likely (70%) and and a slight (20%) chance of snow, a bit cooler with rain likely (70%) Friday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain at night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a (40%) chance of rain Saturday, then mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Saturday night.
  • snow level above 8,000 ft. rising to above 8,000 ft. late tonight, above 8,000 ft. Thursday, 8,000 ft. falling to 7,000 ft. Thursday night,  6,000 ft.  Friday, 7,500 ft. Friday night,  above 8,000 ft. Saturday, then 8,000 ft. Saturday night.
  • lows 42-32 warming to 33 Thursday night highs 55-39.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain and a slight (20%) chance of snow Sunday, rain and snow Sunday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with snow and rain likely (70%) Monday, a good (50%) chance of rain and snow at night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with a (40%) chance of rain and snow Tuesday, a good (50%) chance of snow and rain Tuesday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with snow and rain likely (70%) Wednesday.
  •  snow level  6,500 ft. Sunday, 5,000 ft. Sunday night, 4,000 ft. Monday and Monday night, 3,500 ft. Tuesday, 4,000 ft. Tuesday night, then 4,500 ft. Wednesday.
  • highs 44-37 warming to 39 Tuesday lows 34-27.
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