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An Upper Level Low Pressure Trough (“U” shape) is moving over the Pacific Northwest.  graphics for days 1-3 show a frontal system pushing through the Pacific Northwest today. The graphics for days 3-7  Sunday through Thursday show frontal activity Monday through Thursday.

 

ADVISORIES:

  • A HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM TONIGHT UNTIL 10 PM TONIGHT FOR THE CURRY COUNTY COAST.
  • A HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM UNTIL 7 PM TODAY FOR THE CLATSOP COUNTY COAST AND THE TILLAMOOK COUNTY COAST.
  • A COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM UNTIL 3 PM TODAY FOR THE CLATSOP COUNTY COAST AND THE TILLAMOOK COUNTY COAST.
  • A COASTAL FLOOD WATCH IS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM UNTIL 4 PM TODAY FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST.
  • A HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM UNTIL 7 PM TODAY FOR THE CENTRAL COAST OF OREGON.
  • A HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM TONIGHT FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL COAST OF OREGON.

 

HEALTH ADVISORIES:

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

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Air Quality Index:
Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 30 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 34 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 42 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA.org)
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Forecast for the Southern and lower Mid Willamette Valley including Eugene-Springfield and Albany-Corvallis:

  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit cooler today (0.25 in. of rain possible), rain with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms tonight (0.25 in. of rain possible, more in storms),
  • Mostly cloudy with AM showers likely (70%), a mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with a good  (50%) chance of rain Friday afternoon, partly cloudy in the evening, mostly cloudy with patchy fog  late at night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun Saturday, then mostly cloudy Saturday night.
  • highs 62-58 lows 44-39 warming to 40 Saturday night.
  • AM clouds, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer Sunday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Sunday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain, a mix of clouds and sun with slight  (20%) chance of rain Monday afternoon, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening rain, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain late at night,
  • Mostly cloudy start, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler Tuesday afternoon (Veterans Day), mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of  rain Tuesday night,
  • Then cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Wednesday.
  • highs 60-62 cooling to 58 Wednesday lows 43-42 warming back to 43 Tuesday night (seasonal averages high 56 low 39).

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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: Weather Forecast: Mostly Cloudy 44 degrees, rain, then cooling as the game progresses.

Beavers vs Sam Houston Bearcats at Reser Stadium- Game Time: 7:00 pm PST: Weather Forecast: Mostly cloudy 50 degrees, cooling as the game progresses.

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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:

  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit cooler today, evening rain, a good (50%) chance of rain late tonight,
  • Mostly cloudy a (40%) chance of rain and a bit warmer Friday, partly cloudy in the evening,  just mostly cloudy with areas of fog late at night,
  • Areas of AM and late night fog, mostly cloudy and a bit warmer Saturday, then mostly cloudy Saturday night.
  • highs 58-64 lows 50-43 warming to 45 Saturday night.
  • Areas of AM and late night fog, mostly cloudy and a bit cooler Sunday, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Sunday night,
  • Areas of AM fog, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Monday and in the evening, just mostly cloudy late at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with Tuesday, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain late Tuesday night,
  • Cloudy with AM rain, then rain Wednesday afternoon.
  • highs 67-62 lows near 47.  (seasonal averages high 58 low 42).

 

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

  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain and breezy today (Coastal Wind: S 20-30 mph while Inland Wind: S 20-30 mph decreasing to  S 10-20 mph this afternoon, rain likely (70%) with patchy fog tonight and breezy (Coastal Wind: SW 20-30 mph decreasing to 10-15 mph late tonight while Inland Wind:  SW 15-20 mph decreasing to 5 mph late tonight),
  • Patchy AM coastal fog while areas of inland AM fog, mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a (30%) chance of rain Friday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening coastal rain,  mostly cloudy with patchy fog late at night,
  • Patchy AM and late night fog, then mostly cloudy and a bit warmer Saturday and Saturday night.
  • highs 62-69 lows 53-45 warming to 46 Saturday night.
  • Patchy AM and late night fog, mostly cloudy Sunday, a slight (20%) of rain Sunday night,
  • Patchy AM fog, mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of rain Monday afternoon, just mostly cloudy at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain, mostly cloudy and a bit cooler Tuesday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Tuesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain, then rain and a bit cooler Wednesday afternoon.
  • highs 69-65 lows 49-46 warming to 50 Tuesday night. (seasonal averages high 59 low 45).

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

  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit cooler today (0.50 in. of rain possible), rain with snow late tonight (snow possibly heavy at times),
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain and snow showers, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of rain with snow showers likely (70%) Friday, partly cloudy with slight (20%) chance of evening rain and snow showers, just partly cloudy late at night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun and warmer Saturday, then mostly cloudy Saturday night.
  • snow level 7,000 ft.today, 7,500 ft. falling to 5,500 ft. late tonight, 5,000 ft. Friday, 5,500 ft . Friday night, free air freezing level 12,000 ft. Saturday, then 13,000 ft. Saturday night.
  • highs 44-42 warming to 53 Saturday lows 33-30 warming to 37 Saturday night.
  • A mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer Sunday, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Sunday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of AM rain and snow, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with (30%) chance of rain and snow Monday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of evening rain, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow at night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun with a slight (20%) chance of rain and a bit cooler Tuesday (Veterans Day), mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) of rain Tuesday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain Wednesday.
  •  free air freezing level 14,000 ft. Sunday, snow level above 8,000 ft. Sunday night through Monday night,  8,000 ft. Tuesday and Tuesday night, then 7,500 ft. Wednesday.
  • highs 58-52 lows 4o-38 warming to 39 Tuesday night.
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A surface low and it’s associated fronts are headed for Pacific Northwest and will give us more waves of moisture. The graphics for days 1-3 show a frontal system pushing through the Pacific North West Wednesday and Thursday. The graphics for days 3-7  Saturday through Wednesday show the frontal activity through the period.

ADVISORIES:

  • A HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM TONIGHT UNTIL 10 PM THURSDAY FOR THE CURRY COUNTY COAST AND THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST.
  • A HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM UNTIL 7 PM THURSDAY FOR THE CLATSOP COUNTY COAST AND THE TILLAMOOK COUNTY COAST.
  • A COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM UNTIL 3 PM THURSDAY FOR THE CLATSOP COUNTY COAST AND THE TILLAMOOK COUNTY COAST.
  • A COASTAL FLOOD WATCH IS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM TONIGHT UNTIL 10 PM THURSDAY FOR THE CURRY COUNTY COAST.
  • A COASTAL FLOOD WATCH IS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM UNTIL 4 PM THURSDAY FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST.
  • A HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 4AM UNTIL 7 PM THURSDAY FOR THE CENTRAL COAST OF OREGON.
  • A HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM THURSDAY FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL COAST OF OREGON.

 

HEALTH ADVISORIES:

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

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Air Quality Index:
Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 43 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 15 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:

  • Mostly cloudy with evening showers with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms, showers late tonight (0.50 in. of rain possible, more in storms),
  • Mostly cloudy with rain Thursday (0.25 in. of rain possible), rain with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms Thursday night (0.25 in. of rain possible, more in storms),
  • Mostly cloudy with AM showers likely (70%), a mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with a good  (50%) chance of rain Friday afternoon, partly cloudy in the evening, mostly cloudy with patchy fog  late at night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun Saturday, then mostly cloudy Saturday night.
  • lows 48-39 warming to 40 Saturday night highs 62-58.
  • AM clouds, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer Sunday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Sunday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain, a mix of clouds and sun with slight  (20%) chance of rain Monday afternoon, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening rain, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain late at night,
  • Mostly cloudy start, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler Tuesday afternoon (Veterans Day), mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of  rain Tuesday night,
  • Then cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Wednesday.
  • highs 60-62 cooling to 58 Wednesday lows 43-42 warming back to 43 Tuesday night (seasonal averages high 57 low 39).

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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: Weather Forecast: Mostly Cloudy 44 degrees, rain, then cooling as the game progresses.

Beavers vs Sam Houston Bearcats at Reser Stadium- Game Time: 7:00 pm PST: Weather Forecast: Mostly cloudy 50 degrees, cooling as the game progresses.

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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:

  • Mostly cloudy with evening showers with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms, rain with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms late tonight,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit warmer Thursday, evening rain, a good (50%) chance of rain late Thursday night,
  • Mostly cloudy a (40%) chance of rain and a bit cooler Friday, partly cloudy in the evening,  just mostly cloudy with areas of fog late at night,
  • Areas of AM and late night fog, mostly cloudy and a bit warmer Saturday, then mostly cloudy Saturday night.
  • lows 52-43 warming to 45 Saturday night highs 58-64.
  • Areas of AM and late night fog, mostly cloudy and a bit cooler Sunday, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Sunday night,
  • Areas of AM fog, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Monday and in the evening, just mostly cloudy late at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with Tuesday, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain late Tuesday night,
  • Cloudy with AM rain, then rain Wednesday afternoon.
  • highs 67-62 lows near 47.  (seasonal averages high 58 low 42).

 

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

  • Mostly cloudy with showers and a (40%) chance of thunderstorms through very late evening, rain likely (70%) late tonight and breezy  (Wind: SW 15-25 mph),
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain and breezy Thursday (Coastal Wind: S 20-30 mph while Inland Wind: S 20-30 mph decreasing to  S 10-20 mph in the afternoon, rain likely (70%) with patchy fog Thursday night and breezy (Coastal Wind: SW 20-30 mph decreasing to 10-15 mph late at night while Inland Wind:  SW 15-20 mph decreasing to 5 mph late Thursday night),
  • Patchy AM coastal fog while areas of inland AM fog, mostly cloudy and a bit warm with a (30%) chance of rain Friday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening coastal rain,  mostly cloudy with patchy fog late at night,
  • Patchy AM and late night fog, then mostly cloudy and a bit warmer Saturday and Saturday night.
  • lows 52-53 cooling to 45 Friday night warming to 46 Saturday night highs 62-69.
  • Patchy AM and late night fog, mostly cloudy Sunday, a slight (20%) of rain Sunday night,
  • Patchy AM fog, mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of rain Monday afternoon, just mostly cloudy at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain, mostly cloudy and a bit cooler Tuesday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Tuesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain, then rain and a bit cooler Wednesday afternoon.
  • highs 69-65 lows 49-46 warming to 50 Tuesday night. (seasonal averages high 59 low 45).

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

  • Mostly cloudy with evening showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms, rain and snow showers late tonight (0.75 in. of rain possible, more in thunderstorms, 1.00 in. of snow possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit cooler Thursday (0.50 in. of rain possible), rain with snow late Thursday night (snow possibly heavy at times),
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain and snow showers, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of rain with snow showers likely (70%) Friday, partly cloudy with slight (20%) chance of evening rain and snow showers, just partly cloudy late at night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun and warmer Saturday, then mostly cloudy Saturday night.
  • snow level 6,000 ft. tonight, 7,000 ft.Thursday, 7,500 ft. falling to 5,500 ft. late Thursday night, 5,000 ft. Friday, 5,500 ft . Friday night, free air freezing level 12,000 ft. Saturday, then 13,000 ft. Saturday night.
  • lows 35-30 warming to 37 Saturday night highs 44-42 warming to 53 Saturday.
  • A mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer Sunday, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Sunday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of AM rain and snow, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with (30%) chance of rain and snow Monday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of evening rain, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow at night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun with a slight (20%) chance of rain and a bit cooler Tuesday (Veterans Day), mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) of rain Tuesday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain Wednesday.
  •  free air freezing level 14,000 ft. Sunday, snow level above 8,000 ft. Sunday night through Monday night,  8,000 ft. Tuesday and Tuesday night, then 7,500 ft. Wednesday.
  • highs 58-52 lows 4o-38 warming to 39 Tuesday night.
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A surface low and it’s associated fronts are headed for Pacific Northwest and will give us more waves of moisture. The graphics for days 1-3 show a frontal system pushing through the Pacific North West Wednesday and Thursday. The graphics for days 3-7  Saturday through Wednesday show the frontal activity through the period.

ADVISORIES

  • A HIGH WIND WARNING IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM TODAY FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST AND THE CURRY COUNTY COAST.
  • A HIGH WIND WARNING IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM TODAY FOR NORTHERN AND EASTERN KLAMATH COUNTY, AND WESTERN, CENTRAL, AND EASTERN LAKE COUNTY.
  • A HIGH WIND WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM UNTIL 7 AM TODAY FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON CASCADES, THE SISKIYOU MOUNTAINS, AND THE SOUTHERN OREGON CASCADES.
  • A HIGH WIND WARNING IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM TODAY FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST AND THE THE CURRY COUNTY COAST.
  • A HIGH WIND WARNING IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM TODAY FOR THE KLAMATH BASIN.
  • A WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM TODAY FOR CENTRAL DOUGLAS COUNTY, EASTERN CURRY COUNTY AND JOSEPHINE COUNTY, THE EASTERN DOUGLAS COUNTY FOOTHILLS AND JACKSON COUNTY.
  • A WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM MST UNTIL 5 PM MST TODAY FOR HARNEY COUNTY AND MALHEUR COUNTY.
  • A HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM TONIGHT UNTIL 10 PM THURSDAY FOR THE CURRY COUNTY COAST AND THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST.
  • A HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM UNTIL 7 PM THURSDAY FOR THE CLATSOP COUNTY COAST AND THE TILLAMOOK COUNTY COAST.
  • A COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 1O AM UNTIL 3 PM TODAY FOR THE CLATSOP COUNTY COAST AND THE TILLAMOOK COUNTY COAST.
  • A COASTAL FLOOD WATCH IS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM TONIGHT UNTIL 10 PM THURSDAY FOR THE CURRY COUNTY COAST.
  • A COASTAL FLOOD WATCH IS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST.
  • A HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 4AM UNTIL 7 PM THURSDAY FOR THE CENTRAL COAST OF OREGON.
  • A HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 4AM UNTIL 7 PM THURSDAY FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL COAST OF OREGON.

 

HEALTH ADVISORIES:

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

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Air Quality Index:
Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 57 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 56 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 75 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA.org)
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Forecast for the Southern and lower Mid Willamette Valley including Eugene-Springfield and Albany-Corvallis:

  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain with a showers with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms and a bit warmer this afternoon and evening (0.50 in. of rain possible, more in storms),  showers late tonight (0.25 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with rain Thursday, rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain, partly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain Friday afternoon, then partly cloudy with patchy fog  and a slight (20%) chance of rain Friday night.
  • highs 62-58 lows 48-39.
  • Mostly cloudy with patchy AM fog, a mix of clouds and sun Saturday afternoon, just mostly cloudy Saturday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a  slight (20%) chance of rain Sunday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain, a mix of clouds and sun with good (50%) chance of rain Monday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain Monday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of AM rain, then a mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with a (40%) chance of rain Tuesday afternoon (Veterans Day).
  • highs 58-62 cooling to 60 Monday lows 40-42 (seasonal averages high 57 low 39).

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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: Weather Forecast: Mostly Cloudy 57 degrees, warming to 59 then cooling as the game progresses.

Beavers vs Sam Houston Bearcats at Reser Stadium- Game Time: 7:00 pm PST: Weather Forecast: Mostly cloudy 50 degrees, cooling as the game progresses.

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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:

  • Mostly cloudy with showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms and a bit cooler and breezy today (Wind: S 15-25 mph gusts to 45 mph decreasing to 35 late AM and afternoon), evening showers with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms, rain late tonight,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit warmer Thursday, rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain, a good (50%) chance of rain and a bit cooler Friday afternoon, partly cloudy with a slight (20%)  chance of evening rain, then just mostly cloudy late Friday night.
  • highs 57-59 cooling to 58 Friday lows 52-54.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer Saturday, mostly cloudy Saturday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of rain Sunday afternoon, a slight (20%) chance of rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Monday and Monday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Tuesday.
  • highs 62-65 cooling back to 62 Monday warming to  64 Tuesday lows 45-47 cooling to 46 Monday night.  (seasonal averages high 58 low 42).

 

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

  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms today and windy (Coastal Wind: S 25-35 mph while Inland Wind: S 25-35 mph shifting SW 15-25 mph this afternoon), coastal showers with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms tonight while inland evening showers with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms band inland rain late tonight, breezy  (Coastal Wind: Wind: SW 20-30 mph shifting S 10-20 mph early evening gusts to 45 mph),
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain and breezy (Coastal Wind: S 20-30 mph) while Inland Wind: S 20-30 mph decreasing to S 10-20 mph in the afternoon gusts to 45 mph late morning and afternoon Thursday, rain and breezy at night (Wind: SW 15-25 mph gusts to 40 mph decreasing to SW 10-15 mph late Thursday night),
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain likely (70%),  a good (50%) chance of rain Friday afternoon, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening rain, then just mostly cloudy Friday night.
  • highs 60-62 Thursday night lows 53-42.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer Saturday, mostly cloudy Saturday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Sunday afternoon, a (40%) of rain Sunday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of rain Monday, a (30%) chance of rain Monday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain Tuesday.
  • highs 69-63 warming to 66 Tuesday lows 46-50 cooling to 47 Monday night. (seasonal averages high 59 low 45).

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

  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain, showers and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms and snow showers this afternoon (0.75 in. of rain possible, no snow accumulation expected), a slight (20%) chance of  evening showers and snow showers with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms, showers late tonight (0.50 in. of rain possible, more in thunderstorms),
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit cooler Thursday and at night with a slight (20%) chance of snow late at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and snow likely (70%) and a bit cooler Friday, mostly cloudy with good (50%) chance of evening rain, then partly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Friday night.
  • snow level 6,500 ft. today, 6,000 ft. tonight, 6,500 ft. rising to 7,500 ft. Thursday afternoon, 7,500 ft. falling to 6,000 ft. late Thursday night, then 5,500 ft. Friday and Friday night.
  • highs 44-40 lows 34-29.
  • A mix of clouds and sun and warmer Saturday, mostly cloudy Saturday night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a (0%) chance of rain with a slight (20%) chance of snow Sunday, mostly cloudy with a good (50%)  chance of rain with a slight (20%) of snow at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain with a slight (20%) of snow, partly cloudy and a bit cooler with good (50%) chance of rain with a slight (20%) chance of snow Monday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain with a slight (20%) chance of snow Monday night,
  • Then a mix of clouds and sun with a (40%) chance of rain and snow Tuesday (Veterans Day).
  • snow level free air freezing level 12,000 ft. Saturday, 13,000 ft. Saturday night, snow level above 8,000 ft. Sunday and  Sunday night, 7,500 ft. Monday, then 7,000 ft. Monday night and Tuesday.
  • highs 52-57 cooling to 53 Monday and Tuesday lows 36-35.
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A surface low and it’s associated fronts are headed for Pacific Northwest and will give us more waves of moisture. The graphics for days 1-3 show a frontal system pushing through the Pacific North West Wednesday and Thursday. The graphics for days 3-7  Saturday through Wednesday show the frontal activity through the period.

ADVISORIES

  • A HIGH WIND WARNING IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM WEDNESDAY FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST AND THE CURRY COUNTY COAST.
  • A HIGH WIND WARNING IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM WEDNESDAY FOR NORTHERN AND EASTERN KLAMATH COUNTY, AND WESTERN, CENTRAL, AND EASTERN LAKE COUNTY.
  • A HIGH WIND WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM UNTIL 7 AM WEDNESDAY FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON CASCADES, THE SISKIYOU MOUNTAINS, AND THE SOUTHERN OREGON CASCADES.
  • A HIGH WIND WARNING IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM WEDNESDAY FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST AND THE THE CURRY COUNTY COAST.
  • A HIGH WIND WARNING IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM WEDNESDAY FOR THE KLAMATH BASIN.
  • A WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM WEDNESDAY FOR CENTRAL DOUGLAS COUNTY, EASTERN CURRY COUNTY AND JOSEPHINE COUNTY, THE EASTERN DOUGLAS COUNTY FOOTHILLS AND JACKSON COUNTY.
  • A WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM MST UNTIL 5 PM MST FOR HARNEY COUNTY AND MALHEUR COUNTY.
  • A HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM TONIGHT UNTIL 10 PM THURSDAY FOR THE CURRY COUNTY COAST AND THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST.
  • A HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM UNTIL 7 PM THURSDAY FOR THE CLATSOP COUNTY COAST AND THE TILLAMOOK COUNTY COAST.
  • A COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 1O AM UNTIL 3 PM WEDNESDAY FOR THE CLATSOP COUNTY COAST AND THE TILLAMOOK COUNTY COAST.
  • A COASTAL FLOOD WATCH IS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM TONIGHT UNTIL 10 PM THURSDAY FOR THE CURRY COUNTY COAST.
  • A COASTAL FLOOD WATCH IS IN EFFECT FROM LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST.
  • A HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 4AM UNTIL 7 PM THURSDAY FOR THE CENTRAL COAST OF OREGON.
  • A HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 4AM UNTIL 7 PM THURSDAY FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL COAST OF OREGON.

 

HEALTH ADVISORIES:

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

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Air Quality Index:
Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 57 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 56 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 75 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA.org)
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Forecast for the Southern and lower Mid Willamette Valley including Eugene-Springfield and Albany-Corvallis:

  • Mostly cloudy with rain tonight (0.50 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain with a showers with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms and a bit warmer Wednesday afternoon and evening (0.50 in. of rain possible, more in storms),  showers late Wednesday night (0.25 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with rain Thursday, rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain, partly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain Friday afternoon, then partly cloudy with patchy fog  and a slight (20%) chance of rain Friday night.
  • lows 52-39 highs 62-58.
  • Mostly cloudy with patchy AM fog, a mix of clouds and sun Saturday afternoon, just mostly cloudy Saturday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a  slight (20%) chance of rain Sunday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain, a mix of clouds and sun with good (50%) chance of rain Monday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain Monday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of AM rain, then a mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with a (40%) chance of rain Tuesday afternoon (Veterans Day).
  • highs 58-62 cooling to 60 Monday lows 40-42 (seasonal averages high 57 low 39).

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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: Weather Forecast: Mostly Cloudy 57 degrees, warming to 59 then cooling as the game progresses.

Beavers vs Sam Houston Bearcats at Reser Stadium- Game Time: 7:00 pm PST: Weather Forecast: Mostly cloudy 50 degrees, cooling as the game progresses.

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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:

  • Cloudy with  rain and breezy tonight (Wind: SE 15-25 mph gusts to 45 mph),
  • Mostly cloudy with showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms and a bit cooler and breezy Wednesday (Wind: S 15-25 mph gusts to 45 mph decreasing to 35 late AM and afternoon), evening showers with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms, rain late Wednesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit warmer Thursday, rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain, a good (50%) chance of rain and a bit cooler Friday afternoon, partly cloudy with a slight (20%)  chance of evening rain, then just mostly cloudy late Friday night.
  • lows 53-54 highs 57-59 cooling to 58 Friday.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer Saturday, mostly cloudy Saturday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of rain Sunday afternoon, a slight (20%) chance of rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Monday and Monday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Tuesday.
  • highs 62-65 cooling back to 62 Monday warming to  64 Tuesday lows 45-47 cooling to 46 Monday night.  (seasonal averages high 58 low 42).

 

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

  • Mostly cloudy with rain evening coastal rain and coastal showers with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms late tonight while inland rain tonight, Windy (Wind: S 20-30 mph gusts to 45 increasing to 55 mph),
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms Wednesday and windy (Coastal Wind: S 25-35 mph while Inland Wind: S 25-35 mph shifting SW 15-25 mph in the afternoon), coastal showers with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms Wednesday night while inland evening showers with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms band inland rain late Wednesday night, breezy  (Coastal Wind: Wind: SW 20-30 mph shifting S 10-20 mph early evening gusts to 45 mph),
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain and breezy (Coastal Wind: S 20-30 mph) while Inland Wind: S 20-30 mph decreasing to S 10-20 mph in the afternoon gusts to 45 mph late morning and afternoon Thursday, rain and breezy at night (Wind: SW 15-25 mph gusts to 40 mph decreasing to SW 10-15 mph late Thursday night),
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain likely (70%),  a good (50%) chance of rain Friday afternoon, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening rain, then just mostly cloudy Friday night.
  • lows 53-42 highs 60-62 Thursday night.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer Saturday, mostly cloudy Saturday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Sunday afternoon, a (40%) of rain Sunday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of rain Monday, a (30%) chance of rain Monday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain Tuesday.
  • highs 69-63 warming to 66 Tuesday lows 46-50 cooling to 47 Monday night. (seasonal averages high 59 low 45).

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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) and breezy (Pass Wind: SE 20-25 mph gusts to 45 mph),
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain, showers and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms and snow showers Wednesday afternoon (0.75 in. of rain possible, no snow accumulation expected), a slight (20%) chance of  evening showers and snow showers with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms, showers late Wednesday night (0.50 in. of rain possible, more in thunderstorms),
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit cooler Thursday and at night with a slight (20%) chance of snow late at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and snow likely (70%) and a bit cooler Friday, mostly cloudy with good (50%) chance of evening rain, then partly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Friday night.
  • snow level 7,500 ft. tonight, 6,500 ft. Wednesday, 6,000 ft. Wednesday night, 6,500 ft. rising to 7,500 ft. Thursday afternoon, 7,500 ft. falling to 6,000 ft. late Thursday night, then 5,500 ft. Friday and Friday night.
  • lows 38-35 warming to 36 Thursday night highs 47-43.
  • A mix of clouds and sun and warmer Saturday, mostly cloudy Saturday night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a (0%) chance of rain with a slight (20%) chance of snow Sunday, mostly cloudy with a good (50%)  chance of rain with a slight (20%) of snow at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain with a slight (20%) of snow, partly cloudy and a bit cooler with good (50%) chance of rain with a slight (20%) chance of snow Monday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain with a slight (20%) chance of snow Monday night,
  • Then a mix of clouds and sun with a (40%) chance of rain and snow Tuesday (Veterans Day).
  • snow level free air freezing level 12,000 ft. Saturday, 13,000 ft. Saturday night, snow level above 8,000 ft. Sunday and  Sunday night, 7,500 ft. Monday, then 7,000 ft. Monday night and Tuesday.
  • highs 42-54 cooling to 47 Monday lows 29-36.
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A surface low and it’s associated fronts are headed for Pacific Northwest and will give us more waves of moisture. The graphics for days 1-3 show a frontal system pushing through the Pacific North West Wednesday. The graphics for days 3-7  Friday through Tuesday show a frontal system that is sliding in Friday. Another frontal system will be poised offshore next Monday then moving through next Tuesday.

ADVISORIES

  • A HIGH WIND WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM TODAY UNTIL 7 AM WEDNESDAY FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST AND THE CURRY COUNTY COAST.
  • A HIGH WIND WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM UNTIL 2 PM WEDNESDAY FOR NORTHERN AND EASTERN KLAMATH COUNTY, AND WESTERN, CENTRAL, AND EASTERN LAKE COUNTY.
  • A WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM TODAY UNTIL 7 AM WEDNESDAY FOR CENTRAL DOUGLAS COUNTY, EASTERN CURRY COUNTY AND JOSEPHINE COUNTY, THE EASTERN DOUGLAS COUNTY FOOTHILLS AND JACKSON COUNTY.
  • A HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM TONIGHT UNTIL 10 PM THURSDAY FOR THE CURRY COUNTY COAST, AND THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST.
  • A COASTAL FLOOD WATCH IS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM TONIGHT UNTIL 10 PM THURSDAY FOR THE CURRY COUNTY COAST.

 

HEALTH ADVISORIES:

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

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Air Quality Index:
Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 59 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 65 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 56 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA.org)
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Forecast for the Southern and lower Mid Willamette Valley including Eugene-Springfield and Albany-Corvallis:

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

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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 8 th:

Ducks vs Iowa Hawkeyes at Kinnick Stadium- Iowa City, Game time: 12:30 pm PST: Weather Forecast: Too soon for a preliminary weather forecast.

Beavers vs Sam Houston Bearcats at Reser Stadium- Game Time: 7:00 pm PST: Weather Forecast: Too soon for a preliminary weather forecast.

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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:

  • Cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain, rain this afternoon, rain and breezy tonight (Wind: SE 15-25 mph gusts to 35 mph increasing to 40 mph late tonight),
  • Mostly cloudy with showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms and a bit cooler Wednesday and in the evening, then rain likely (70%) late at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain likely (70%), rain and a bit warmer with rain Thursday afternoon, then rain likely (70%) Thursday night.
  • highs 62-59 lows 53-50 Thursday night.
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and a bit cooler Friday, a slight (20%) chance of rain Friday night night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer Saturday, a slight (20%) chance of rain late at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of rain Sunday and Sunday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Monday.
  • highs 57-66 lows 42-48.  (seasonal averages high 58 low 42).

 

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

  • Mostly cloudy with patchy AM fog and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms, rain this afternoon and evening, coastal showers with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms late tonight while rain inland rain with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms late tonight, Windy (Wind: S 20-30 mph gusts to near 50 mph),
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms Wednesday, evening showers with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms, coastal rain late at night while inland rain likely (70%) late Wednesday night, breezy  (Wind: S 15-25 mph gusts to 40 mph decreasing to S 10-15 mph late at night),
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain and breezy Thursday, then rain Thursday night.
  • highs 64-60 warming to 62 Thursday night lows 55- 52 warming to 53 Thursday night.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of rain Friday, a slight (20%) chance of evening rain, just mostly cloudy Friday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer Saturday, a slight (20%) chance of rain late at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a (30%) chance of rain Sunday and Sunday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Monday.
  • highs 59-68 lows 55- 42 warming to 49 Sunday night. (seasonal averages high 59 low 45).

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

  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain, a bit cooler with a rain this afternoon (0.25 in. of rain possible), rain tonight (0.50 in.of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with showers and a bit cooler Wednesday with a slight (20%) chance of afternoon thunderstorms, evening showers with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms,  showers late at night,
  • Then mostly cloudy with rain Thursday and Thursday night.
  • snow level 6,500 ft. rising to above 8,000 ft. this afternoon, 8,000 ft. tonight, 6,500 ft. Wednesday, 6,000 ft. Wednesday night, 7,000 ft. Thursday, then 8,000 ft. Thursday night.
  • highs 47-43 lows 38-35 warming to 36 Thursday night.
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a slight (20%) chance of snow and a bit warmer Friday, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain                                  and snow Friday night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow and warmer Saturday, a slight (20%) chance of rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a (40%) chance of rain Sunday, rain likely (70%) with a slight (20%) of snow Sunday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain likely (70%) and a slight (20%) chance of snow Monday.
  • snow level 6,500 ft. Friday and Friday night,  7,500 ft. Saturday, above 8,000 ft. Saturday night and Sunday, 7,500 ft. Sunday, then 6,500 ft. Monday.
  • highs 42-54 cooling to 47 Monday lows 29-36.
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A very strong Jet Stream is sending an Atmospheric River to the northern parts of the Pacific Northwest and will give us abundant waves of moisture. The graphics for days 1-3 show a frontal system pushing through the Pacific North West Wednesday. The graphics for days 3-7  Friday through Tuesday show a frontal system that is sliding in Friday. Another frontal system will be poised offshore next Monday then moving through next Tuesday.

ADVISORIES

  • A HIGH WIND WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM TODAY UNTIL 7 AM WEDNESDAY FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST AND THE CURRY COUNTY COAST.
  • A HIGH WIND WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM UNTIL 2 PM WEDNESDAY FOR NORTHERN AND EASTERN KLAMATH COUNTY, AND WESTERN, CENTRAL, AND EASTERN LAKE COUNTY.
  • A WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM TODAY UNTIL 7 AM WEDNESDAY FOR CENTRAL DOUGLAS COUNTY, EASTERN CURRY COUNTY AND JOSEPHINE COUNTY, THE EASTERN DOUGLAS COUNTY FOOTHILLS AND JACKSON COUNTY.
  • A HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM TONIGHT UNTIL 10 PM THURSDAY FOR THE CURRY COUNTY COAST, AND THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST.
  • A COASTAL FLOOD WATCH IS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM TONIGHT UNTIL 10 PM THURSDAY FOR THE CURRY COUNTY COAST.

 

HEALTH ADVISORIES:

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

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Air Quality Index:
Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 54 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 42 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 55 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%), patchy fog and a slight (20%) chance of rain late tonight (0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Patchy AM fog with a slight (20%) chance of rain, mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain Tuesday afternoon (0.25 in. of rain possible), rain Tuesday night (0.50 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with AM showers, showers with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms and a bit cooler Wednesday afternoon and evening,  showers late at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit cooler Thursday, then rain Thursday night.
  • lows 45-50 cooling to 47 Thursday night highs 62-59.
  • Mostly cloudy with rain Friday, a (40%) chance of rain Friday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with patchy AM fog, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler Saturday, a slight (20%) chance of rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a  good (50%) chance of Sunday, rain likely (70%) Sunday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain likely (70%) Monday.
  • highs 59-57 warming to 60 Sunday and Monday lows 39-43 (seasonal averages high 57 low 39).

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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 8 th:

Ducks vs Iowa Hawkeyes at Kinnick Stadium- Iowa City, Game time: 12:30 pm PST: Weather Forecast: Too soon for a preliminary weather forecast.

Beavers vs Sam Houston Bearcats at Reser Stadium- Game Time: 7:00 pm PST: Weather Forecast: Too soon for a preliminary weather forecast.

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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:

  • Mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain through late tonight, patchy fog late,
  • Cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain, rain Tuesday afternoon, rain and breezy Tuesday night (Wind: SE 15-25 mph gusts to 35 mph increasing to 40 mph late Tuesday night),
  • Mostly cloudy with showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms and a bit cooler Wednesday and in the evening, then rain likely (70%) late at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain likely (70%), rain and a bit warmer with rain Thursday afternoon, then rain likely (70%) Thursday night.
  • lows 52-53 cooling to 52 Thursday night highs 62-59.
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and a bit cooler Friday, a slight (20%) chance of rain Friday night night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer Saturday, a slight (20%) chance of rain late at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of rain Sunday and Sunday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Monday.
  • highs 57-66 lows 42-48.  (seasonal averages high 58 low 42).

 

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

  • Mostly cloudy with evening coastal rain likely (70%) and a good (50%) chance of coastal rain late evening rain continuing tonight with patchy fog late while a good (50%) chance of inland rain tonight with patchy fog tonight, Windy (Inland Wind: S 25-35 mph decreasing to 125-25 mph late tonight and Coastal Wind: S 25-35 mph gusts to 40 mph increasing to 50 mph late tonight.
  • Mostly cloudy with patchy AM fog and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms, rain Tuesday afternoon and evening, coastal showers with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms late at night while rain inland rain with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms late Tuesday night, Windy (Wind: S 20-30 mph gusts to near 50 mph),
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms Wednesday, evening showers with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms, coastal rain late at night while inland rain likely (70%) late Wednesday night, breezy  (Wind: S 15-25 mph gusts to 40 mph decreasing to S 10-15 mph late at night),
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain and breezy Thursday, then rain Thursday night.
  • lows 49-55 cooling to 52 Wednesday night warming to 53 Thursday night highs 59-68.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of rain Friday, a slight (20%) chance of evening rain, just mostly cloudy Friday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer Saturday, a slight (20%) chance of rain late at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a (30%) chance of rain Sunday and Sunday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Monday.
  • highs 59-68 lows 53- 42 warming to 49 Sunday night. (seasonal averages high 59 low 45).

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

  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain tonight (0.25 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain, a bit cooler with a rain Tuesday afternoon (0.25 in. of rain possible), rain Tuesday night (0.50 in.of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with showers and a bit cooler Wednesday with a slight (20%) chance of afternoon thunderstorms, evening showers with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms,  showers late at night,
  • Then mostly cloudy with rain Thursday and Thursday night.
  • snow level 6,500 ft. tonight, 6,500 ft. rising to above 8,000 ft. Tuesday, 8,000 ft. Tuesday night, 6,500 ft. Wednesday, 6,000 ft. Wednesday night, 7,000 ft. Thursday, then 8,000 ft. Thursday night.
  • lows 35-38 cooling to 36 Thursday night highs 47-43.
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a slight (20%) chance of snow and a bit warmer Friday, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain                                  and snow Friday night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow and warmer Saturday, a slight (20%) chance of rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a (40%) chance of rain Sunday, rain likely (70%) with a slight (20%) of snow Sunday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain likely (70%) and a slight (20%) chance of snow Monday.
  • snow level 6,500 ft. Friday and Friday night,  7,500 ft. Saturday, above 8,000 ft. Saturday night and Sunday, 7,500 ft. Sunday, then 6,500 ft. Monday.
  • highs 42-54 cooling to 47 Monday lows 29-36.
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A very strong Jet Stream is sending an Atmospheric River to the northern parts of the Pacific Northwest and will give us abundant waves of moisture. The graphics for days 1-3 show a lagging frontal system sending serious rainfall to the Pacific North West. The graphics for days 3-7  Thursday through Monday show a frontal system that is sliding in between Thursday and Friday. Another frontal system will be poised offshore next Monday.

ADVISORIES:

  • A BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT FOR DANGEROUS SNEAKER WAVES IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON FOR CLATSOP COUNTY AND TILLAMOOK COUNTY AND THE CENTRAL COAST OF OREGON..
  • A HIGH WIND WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM UNTIL 10 PM TODAY FOR THE CAPES, HEADLANDS, AND EXPOSED AREAS OF THE COOS AND CURRY COUNTY COASTS.
  • A COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM UNTIL 2 PM WEDNESDAY FOR CLATSOP COUNTY AND TILLAMOOK 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 54 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 42 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 55 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 this afternoon (o.25 in. of rain possible), mostly cloudy with rain tonight (0.25 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain Tuesday, rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain Wednesday, then rain with a slight (20%) chance thunderstorms Wednesday night.
  • lows 40-50 cooling to 47 Wednesday night highs 57- 63 cooling to 62 Wednesday .
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit cooler Thursday, rain Thursday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain Friday, a good (50%) chance of rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain Saturday, a good (50%) chance of rain Saturday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) Sunday.
  • highs 60-58 lows 47-40 warming to 42 Saturday night (seasonal averages high 57 low 39).

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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 8 th:

Ducks vs Iowa Hawkeyes at Kinnick Stadium- Iowa City, Game time: 12:30 pm PST: Weather Forecast: Too soon for a preliminary weather forecast.

Beavers vs Sam Houston Bearcats at Reser Stadium- Game Time: 7:00 pm PST: Weather Forecast: Too soon for a preliminary weather forecast.

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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, evening rain, mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) late tonight,
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Tuesday, rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain, showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms and a bit cooler Wednesday afternoon, evening showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms, then rain likely (70%) late Wednesday night.
  • highs 62-59 lows 52-53 cooling to 52 Wednesday night.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain Thursday and Thursday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a AM rain, rain and a bit cooler Friday afternoon, a slight (20%) chance of rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain Saturday and Saturday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of rain Sunday.
  • highs 60-58 warming to 64 Saturday cooling to  lows 50-44 warming to 45 Saturday night  (seasonal averages high 59 low 42).

 

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

  • Cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain, rain and a bit warmer this afternoon, evening rain, a good (50%) chance of coastal rain late tonight while inland rain likely (70%) late Monday night, Breezy, (Coastal Wind: S 20-30 mph decreasing to S 10-15 mpg late at night while Inland Wind: S 10-20 mph).
  • Mostly cloudy with patchy AM fog and a (30%) chance of rain, rain Tuesday afternoon, coastal rain with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms at night while rain inland Tuesday night, Windy (Wind: S 20-30 mph),
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with showers and windy with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms Wednesday, evening showers with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms, then rain likely (70%) late Wednesday night.
  • highs 62-60 lows 49-55 cooling to 52 Wednesday night.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain and breezy Thursday, evening rain, rain likely (70%) late Thursday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain likely (70%) Friday, a slight (20%) chance of rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of Saturday, a (30%) chance of rain Saturday night,
  •  Then mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of rain Sunday.
  • highs 63-59 warming to 68 Sunday lows 53- 44 warming to 49 Saturday night. (seasonal averages high 59 low 45).

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

  • Mostly cloudy with rain and snow, rain likely and a bit cooler today (0.25 in. of rain possible), mostly cloudy with rain tonight (0.25 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a rain Tuesday, rain at night,
  • Then mostly cloudy with rain and a bit cooler Wednesday, then rain with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms Wednesday night.
  • snow level above 8,000 ft. today, 8,000 ft. falling to 6,500 ft. late tonight, 7,000 ft. rising to 8000 ft. Tuesday, above 8,000 ft. Tuesday night, 6,500 ft. Wednesday, then 6,000 ft. Wednesday night.
  • highs 48-50 cooling to 43 Wednesday lows 35-39 cooling to 35 Tuesday night.
  • Mostly cloudy with rain Thursday and Thursday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and snow and a bit cooler Friday, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow at night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun with a (30%) chance of rain and snow Saturday, a good (50%) chance of rain Saturday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain likely (70%) and a slight (20%) of snow Sunday.
  • snow level 7,000 ft. Thursday, 8,000 ft. Thursday night,  6,500 ft. Friday, 6,000 ft. Friday night,  7,000 ft. Saturday, above 8,000 ft. Saturday night, then 8,000 ft. Sunday.
  • highs 43-41 warming to 50 Saturday and Sunday lows 36-32 warming to 36 Saturday night.
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A very strong Jet Stream is sending an Atmospheric River to the northern parts of the Pacific Northwest and will give us abundant waves of moisture. The graphics for days 1-3 show a lagging frontal system sending serious rainfall to the Pacific North West. The graphics for days 3-7  Wednesday through Sunday show a frontal system that is sliding in between Thursday and Friday. Another frontal system will be posed offshore next Monday.

ADVISORIES:

  • A BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT FOR DANGEROUS SNEAKER WAVES IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON FOR CLATSOP COUNTY AND TILLAMOOK COUNTY AND THE CENTRAL COAST OF OREGON..
  • A HIGH WIND WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM UNTIL 10 PM MONDAY FOR THE CAPES, HEADLANDS, AND EXPOSED AREAS OF THE COOS AND CURRY COUNTY COASTS.
  • A COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM UNTIL 2 PM WEDNESDAY FOR CLATSOP COUNTY AND TILLAMOOK 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 55 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 31 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 18 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA.org)
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Forecast for the Southern and lower Mid Willamette Valley including Eugene-Springfield and Albany-Corvallis:

  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain late tonight,
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain, rain Monday afternoon (o.25 in. of rain possible), mostly cloudy with rain Monday night (0.25 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain Tuesday, rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain Wednesday, then rain with a slight (20%) chance thunderstorms Wednesday night.
  • lows 40-50 cooling to 47 Wednesday night highs 57- 63 cooling to 62 Wednesday .
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit cooler Thursday, rain Thursday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain Friday, a good (50%) chance of rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain Saturday, a good (50%) chance of rain Saturday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) Sunday.
  • highs 60-58 lows 47-40 warming to 42 Saturday night (seasonal averages high 57 low 39).

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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 8 th:

Ducks vs Iowa Hawkeyes at Kinnick Stadium- Iowa City, Game time: 12:30 pm PST: Weather Forecast: Too soon for a preliminary weather forecast.

Beavers vs Sam Houston Bearcats at Reser Stadium- Game Time: 7:00 pm PST: Weather Forecast: Too soon for a preliminary weather forecast.

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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:

  • Partly cloudy this evening, mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain late tonight,
  • Cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain, rain and a bit warmer Monday afternoon, evening rain, mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) late Monday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Tuesday, rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain, showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms and a bit cooler Wednesday afternoon, evening showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms, then rain likely (70%) late Wednesday night.
  • lows 44-53 cooling to 52 Wednesday night highs 62-59.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain Thursday and Thursday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a AM rain, rain and a bit cooler Friday afternoon, a slight (20%) chance of rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain Saturday and Saturday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of rain Sunday.
  • highs 60-58 warming to 64 Saturday cooling to  lows 50-44 warming to 45 Saturday night  (seasonal averages high 59 low 42).

 

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

  • Partly cloudy this evening, mostly cloudy with patchy fog and a (30%) chance of coastal rain late tonight while becoming mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of inland rain late tonight,
  • Cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain, rain and a bit warmer Monday afternoon, evening rain, a good (50%) chance of coastal rain late Monday night while inland rain likely (70%) late Monday night, Breezy, (Coastal Wind: S 20-30 mph decreasing to S 10-15 mpg late at night while Inland Wind: S 10-20 mph).
  • Mostly cloudy with patchy AM fog and a (30%) chance of rain, rain Tuesday afternoon, coastal rain with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms at night while rain inland Tuesday night, Windy (Wind: S 20-30 mph),
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with showers and windy with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms Wednesday, evening showers with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms, then rain likely (70%) late Wednesday night.
  • lows 45-55 cooling to 52 Wednesday night highs 62-60.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain and breezy Thursday, evening rain, rain likely (70%) late Thursday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain likely (70%) Friday, a slight (20%) chance of rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of Saturday, a (30%) chance of rain Saturday night,
  •  Then mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of rain Sunday.
  • highs 63-59 warming to 68 Sunday lows 53- 44 warming to 49 Saturday night. (seasonal averages high 59 low 45).

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

  • Partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain late tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and snow, rain likely and a bit cooler Monday (0.25 in. of rain possible), mostly cloudy with rain Monday night (0.25 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a rain Tuesday, rain at night,
  • Then mostly cloudy with rain and a bit cooler Wednesday, then rain with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms Wednesday night.
  • snow level 6,000 ft. tonight, above 8,000 ft. Monday, 8,000 ft. falling to 6,500 ft. late Monday night, 7,000 ft. rising to 8000 ft. Tuesday, above 8,000 ft. Tuesday night, 6,500 ft. Wednesday, then 6,000 ft. Wednesday night.
  • lows 33-39 cooling to 35 Tuesday night highs 48-50 cooling to 43 Wednesday.
  • Mostly cloudy with rain Thursday and Thursday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and snow and a bit cooler Friday, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow at night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun with a (30%) chance of rain and snow Saturday, a good (50%) chance of rain Saturday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain likely (70%) and a slight (20%) of snow Sunday.
  • snow level 7,000 ft. Thursday, 8,000 ft. Thursday night,  6,500 ft. Friday, 6,000 ft. Friday night,  7,000 ft. Saturday, above 8,000 ft. Saturday night, then 8,000 ft. Sunday.
  • highs 43-41 warming to 50 Saturday and Sunday lows 36-32 warming to 36 Saturday night.
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An Upper Level High Pressure Ridge (“Arch” shape) starts to weaken allowing frontal activity. The graphics for days 1-3 show frontal activity that will move through the Pacific North West over the weekend. The graphics for days 3-7  Wednesday through Sunday show a frontal system that is sliding in Wednesday. Another frontal system will be offshore Thursday and pushing through next Friday.

Note: Pacific Daylight Saving Time ended and Pacific Standard time began at 2 am today. In case you forgot – Fall Back and turn your clocks back one hour. The authorities advise testing the batteries on your Smoke Detectors, Carbon Monoxide Detectors, and your Radon Detectors. Replace the batteries if necessary or replace the detector if necessary.

ADVISORIES:

  • A BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT FOR DANGEROUS SNEAKER WAVES IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON FOR CLATSOP COUNTY AND TILLAMOOK 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 56 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 21 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 46 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA.org)
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Forecast for the Southern and lower Mid Willamette Valley including Eugene-Springfield and Albany-Corvallis:

  • Patchy AM fog, mostly sunny and a bit cooler today (PDT ends, PST begins), mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain late tonight,
  • Cloudy and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of rain Monday, mostly cloudy with rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain likely (70%) Tuesday, then rain Tuesday night.
  • highs 58-57 warming to 62 Tuesday lows 40-48.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with showers and a slight (20%) chance thunderstorms Wednesday, showers Wednesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with showers Thursday, showers at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with showers Friday, a (40%) chance of showers Friday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a (40%) chance of showers Saturday.
  • highs 59-57 warming to 58 Friday lows 47-40  (seasonal averages high 58 low 39).

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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 8 th:

Ducks vs Iowa Hawkeyes at Kinnick Stadium- Iowa City, Game time: 12:30 pm PST: Weather Forecast: Too soon for a preliminary weather forecast.

Beavers vs Sam Houston Bearcats at Reser Stadium- Game Time: 7:00 pm PST: Weather Forecast: Too soon for a preliminary weather forecast.

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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:

  • Mostly cloudy with patchy AM fog, becoming sunny and cooler this afternoon (PDT ends- PST begins), mostly cloudy tonight,
  • Cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers and a bit warmer Monday, evening showers likely (70%), mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain late at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a (40%) chance of rain Tuesday, evening rain likely (60%), then rain late Tuesday night.
  • highs 58-60 lows 44-53 .
  • Mostly cloudy with showers and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms Wednesday, showers Wednesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with showers Thursday, showers at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of showers Friday, a slight (20%) chance of showers Friday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Saturday.
  • highs 58-62 lows 49-50 cooling to 43 Friday night  (seasonal averages high 60 low 43).

 

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

  • Some AM clouds with patchy fog, sunny and a bit cooler this afternoon, just mostly cloudy tonight,
  • Cloudy and a bit cooler with a (30%) chance of showers Monday, cloudy with evening showers likely (70%), then a good (50%) chance of showers late at night,
  • Cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM showers, rain and breezy and a bit warmer Tuesday afternoon, then rain and breezy Tuesday night.
  • highs 60-59 warming to 62 Tuesday lows 46-55.
  • Mostly cloudy with showers and breezy and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms Wednesday, cloudy with evening showers likely (70%) and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms, a good (50%) chance of showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms late Wednesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with AM showers likely (70%), showers and breezy and a bit warmer Thursday afternoon, evening showers and breezy, breezy with showers likely (70%) late at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of showers Friday, a slight (20%) chance of showers Friday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of showers Saturday.
  • highs 60-62 cooling to 59 Friday warming to 64 Saturday lows 53- 52. (seasonal averages high 60 low 45).

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

  • Mostly sunny and a bit cooler today (PDT ends, PST begins) if you forgot (Fall back one hour), mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain late tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain and snow, rain likely (70%) Monday afternoon, mostly cloudy with rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a rain likely (70%) Tuesday, then rain Tuesday night.
  • snow level 8,000 ft. today, 6,000 ft. tonight and Monday, 6,500 ft. Monday night, 7,000 ft. Tuesday, then above 8,000 ft. Tuesday night.
  • highs 46-48 lows 33-39.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with showers Wednesday and Wednesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with showers Thursday and at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and snow showers and a bit cooler Friday, a good (50%) chance of rain and snow showers Friday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of AM showers, then partly cloudy and warmer with a (40%) chance of showers Saturday afternoon.
  • snow level  7,000 ft. Wednesday, 6,000 ft. Wednesday night, 7,000 ft. Thursday and Thursday night,  5,500 ft. Friday and Friday night, then 7,000 ft. Saturday.
  • highs 44-50 warming to 50 Saturday lows 35-32.
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An Upper Level High Pressure Ridge (“Arch” shape) starts to weaken allowing frontal activity. The graphics for days 1-3 show frontal activity that will move through the Pacific North West over the weekend. The graphics for days 3-7  Tuesday through Saturday show a frontal system that is sliding in between Tuesday and Wednesday. Another frontal system will be offshore Thursday and pushing through next Friday.

Note: Pacific Daylight Saving Time ends and Pacific Standard time begins at 2 am Sunday. Fall Back and turn your clocks back one hour at bedtime tonight. The authorities advise testing the batteries on your Smoke Detectors, Carbon Monoxide Detectors, and your Radon Detectors. Replace the batteries if necessary or replace the detector if necessary.

ADVISORIES:

  • A WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM TONIGHT FOR NORTH CENTRAL OREGON AND CENTRAL OREGON.
  • A WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM TONIGHT FOR THE LOWER COLUMBIA BASIN, THE FOOTHILLS OF THE NORTHERN BLUE MOUNTAINS OF OREGON, AND THE FOOTHILLS OF THE SOUTHERN BLUE MOUNTAINS OF OREGON.
  • A BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT FOR DANGEROUS SNEAKER WAVES IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM TONIGHT FOR CLATSOP COUNTY AND TILLAMOOK 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 16 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 11 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 24 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA.org)
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Forecast for the Southern and lower Mid Willamette Valley including Eugene-Springfield and Albany-Corvallis:

  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of evening showers, just mostly cloudy late tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), patchy fog late tonight,
  • Patchy AM fog, mostly sunny and a bit cooler Sunday (PDT ends, PST begins), mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain late Sunday night,
  • Cloudy and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of rain Monday, mostly cloudy with rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain likely (70%) Tuesday, then rain Tuesday night.
  • lows 42-40 warming to 48 Tuesday night highs 58-57 warming to 62 Tuesday.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with showers and a slight (20%) chance thunderstorms Wednesday, showers Wednesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with showers Thursday, showers at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with showers Friday, a (40%) chance of showers Friday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a (40%) chance of showers Saturday.
  • highs 59-57 warming to 58 Friday lows 47-40  (seasonal averages high 58 low 39).

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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:

TODAY SATURDAY NOVEMBER 1 ST:

DUCKS have a BYE Week.

Beavers vs Washington State at Reser Stadium- Game time  4:30 pm PDT: Weather Forecast: Mostly Cloudy, 59 Degrees, cooling as the game progresses, a chance of rain.

DUCKS NEXT GAME:

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 8 TH:

Ducks vs IOWA at Kinnick Stadium, Iowa City, Iowa- Game Time:  TO BE ANNOUNCED: Weather Forecast: Too soon for a preliminary weather forecast.

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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:

  • Mostly cloudy with rain early this evening, a good (50%) chance of late evening rain, a slight (20%) chance of showers late tonight (Fall back at Bedtime),  mostly cloudy with patchy fog late tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with patchy AM fog, becoming sunny and a bit cooler Sunday afternoon (PDT ends- PST begins), mostly cloudy Sunday night,
  • Cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers and a bit warmer Monday, evening showers likely (70%), mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain late at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a (40%) chance of rain Tuesday, evening rain likely (60%), then rain late Tuesday night.
  • lows 44-53 highs 58-60.
  • Mostly cloudy with showers and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms Wednesday, showers Wednesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with showers Thursday, showers at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of showers Friday, a slight (20%) chance of showers Friday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Saturday.
  • highs 58-62 lows 49-50 cooling to 43 Friday night  (seasonal averages high 60 low 43).

 

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

  • Mostly cloudy with patchy fog and a (30%) chance of evening coastal rain and areas  of coastal fog  late tonight (Fall back at Bedtime), while patchy inland evening fog and areas of inland fog late tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Some AM clouds with patchy fog, sunny and a bit cooler Sunday afternoon, just mostly cloudy Sunday night,
  • Cloudy and a bit cooler with a (30%) chance of showers Monday, cloudy with evening showers likely (70%), then a good (50%) chance of showers late at night,
  • Cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM showers, rain and breezy and a bit warmer Tuesday afternoon, then rain and breezy Tuesday night.
  • lows 45-46 cooling to 55 Tuesday night highs 60-59 warming to 62 Tuesday.
  • Mostly cloudy with showers and breezy and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms Wednesday, cloudy with evening showers likely (70%) and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms, a good (50%) chance of showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms late Wednesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with AM showers likely (70%), showers and breezy and a bit warmer Thursday afternoon, evening showers and breezy, breezy with showers likely (70%) late at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of showers Friday, a slight (20%) chance of showers Friday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of showers Saturday.
  • highs 60-62 cooling to 59 Friday warming to 64 Saturday lows 53- 52. (seasonal averages high 60 low 45).

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

  • Mostly cloudy with evening showers, a slight (20%) chance of showers (0.25 in. of rain possible) late tonight (Fall back at Bedtime),
  • Mostly sunny and a bit cooler Sunday (PDT ends, PST begins), mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain late Sunday night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with a (0%) chance of AM rain and snow, rain likely (70%) Monday afternoon, mostly cloudy with rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a rain likely (70%) Tuesday, then rain Tuesday night.
  • snow level above 8,000 ft. falling to 5,500 ft. late tonight, 8,000 ft. Sunday, 6,000 ft. Sunday night and Monday, 6,500 ft. Monday night, 7,000 ft. Tuesday, then above 8,000 ft. Tuesday night.
  • lows 30-39 highs46-48.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with showers Wednesday and Wednesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with showers Thursday and at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and snow showers and a bit cooler Friday, a good (50%) chance of rain and snow showers Friday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of AM showers, then partly cloudy and warmer with a (40%) chance of showers Saturday afternoon.
  • snow level  7,000 ft. Wednesday, 6,000 ft. Wednesday night, 7,000 ft. Thursday and Thursday night,  5,500 ft. Friday and Friday night, then 7,000 ft. Saturday.
  • highs 44-50 warming to 50 Saturday lows 35-32.
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