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Check out my latest Eugene Daily News Weather Or Not column:

http://eugenedailynews.com/2018/02/first-dont-succeed-repeat-forecast/

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Here is my weekly weather quiz question for the last time. What is a “Derecho?” Here is the correct answer. A Derecho (Pronounced day-RAY-cho) is a widespread and usually fast-moving windstorm associated with convection. Derechos include any family of downburst clusters produced by an extratropical MCS (Mesoscale Convective System), and can produce damaging straight-line winds over areas hundreds of miles long and more than 100 miles across. I’ll have a new weekly weather quiz question for you starting Monday. The first person to post the correct answer as a comment on this page will win a week of free personalized weather forecasts tailored to your needs.  Good luck.

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Another Upper Level Low Pressure Trough (Shaded “U” shape with arrows) is slowly moving eastward. Short-lived Upper High Pressure Ridge (Shaded “Arch” shape with arrows) will dry us and warm us up a bit until the next Upper Level Low Pressure Trough moves in. The graphics for days 1-3 show the lull in disturbances early next week. The graphics for days 3-7 show what looks to be a strong storm system headed toward the Pacific Northwest  late Wednesday through Thursday, then the next frontal system will be approaching the Pacific Northwest Coast by a week from Monday.

Note: It looks like Willamette Pass Ski is closed for the season due to a lack of snow, but Hoodoo is open Wednesday through Saturday from 9 AM- 9 PM. Mt. Ashland is open and report all lifts are operating. They will also be open 9  AM until 4 pm March 24th through April 1st for Spring break. Check their websites for details on days of operation and ski conditions.

Note: Daylight Saving Time begins at 2 AM Sunday March 11th so remember to “Spring Forward!” at bedtime Saturday night by turning your clocks ahead one hour. The authorities also suggest that you check the batteries in your smoke alarms, CO2 detectors, and Radon detectors and replace them if necessary.

 

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Air Quality Index:

Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 6 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 10 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 4 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)

 

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Home Wood Heating Advisory:

(Posted Daily)

Eugene-Springfield:  GREEN – Burning is Allowed.

OakridgeGREEN – Burning is Allowed.

*Note: Pellet stoves may be used anytime if they produce no visible emissions.

Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)

 

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Advisories:

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

  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers tonight and patchy fog late,
  • Mostly cloudy Monday AM, partly cloudy and a bit warmer with a (20%) chance of showers in the afternoon, partly cloudy with patchy fog late at night and Tuesday AM, partly cloudy in the afternoon and at night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun Wednesday, increasing clouds to mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) Wednesday night.
  • lows 32-40 highs near 55.
  • Mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) Thursday and Thursday night,
  • A bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of showers Friday, mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of showers at night and Saturday (a bit warmer), a (30%) chance of rain Saturday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of showers Sunday.
  • highs 54-52 warming to 58 Sunday lows 40-36. (seasonal averages high 54 low 36)

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Forecast for Roseburg:

  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening showers, just mostly cloudy at night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible, evening snow level 3,000 ft.), just mostly cloudy late tonight,
  • Mostly cloudy with patchy AM fog and freezing fog, becoming sunny and a bit warmer Monday, partly cloudy Monday night,
  • Partly cloudy with patchy AM fog, partly cloudy and a bit warmer Tuesday afternoon, mostly cloudy in the evening, just partly cloudy Tuesday night,
  • A slight (20%) chance of rain and a bit cooler Wednesday afternoon, then rain likely (70%) at night.
  • lows 33-43 highs 57-62 cooling to 60 Wednesday.
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit cooler Thursday and Thursday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with showers likely (70%) Friday AM, rain and snow showers likely (70%) and a bit cooler in the afternoon, a (40%) chance of rain and snow showers Friday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of AM rain and snow showers, a (30%) chance of showers and a bit warmer Saturday afternoon, then mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a (30%) chance of showers Saturday night and Sunday.
  • highs 55-52 warming to 62 Sunday lows 42-36 warming to 40 Saturday night. (seasonal averages high 57 low 39)

 

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

  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening showers, just mostly cloudy late tonight,
  • Mostly cloudy with patchy AM fog, partly cloudy and a bit warmer Monday afternoon and at night,
  • Patchy AM fog, partly cloudy and a bit warmer Tuesday, mostly cloudy in the evening, partly cloudy late Tuesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of rain Wednesday afternoon, then rain likely (60%) Wednesday night.
  • lows 38-46 highs 54-58 cooling back to 54 Wednesday.
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit cooler Thursday and Thursday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with AM showers likely (70%), rain and snow showers and a bit cooler Friday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of showers Friday night,
  • Rain and snow showers and a bit cooler Saturday, then mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain and snow showers Saturday night and Sunday.
  • highs 54-52 warming back to 54 Sunday lows 43-39 warming back to 43 Saturday night. (seasonal averages high 54 low 41)

 

 

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Forecast for the Cascades in Lane County:

  • Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of evening showers, a slight (20%) chance of snow showers late tonight,
  • Partly cloudy and a bit warmer Monday through Tuesday night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler Wednesday, becoming mostly cloudy with rain and snow likely (70%) at night.
  • snow level 2,500 ft. tonight, free air freezing level at the surface Monday, 4,500 ft. Monday night, at the surface rising to 4,500 ft. Tuesday afternoon, 6,500 ft. falling to 6,000 ft. late Tuesday night, then 5,500 ft. Wednesday and Wednesday night.
  • lows 20-31 highs 38-46 cooling to 44 Wednesday.
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and snow likely (70%) and a bit cooler Thursday, rain and snow at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and snow showers likely (70%) and a bit cooler Friday, a (40%) chance of rain and snow showers Friday night and Saturday (a bit warmer), a (30%) chance of rain and snow showers Saturday night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow showers Sunday.
  • snow level 4,500 ft. Thursday and Thursday night, 3,500 ft. Friday, 3,000 ft, Friday night and Saturday, 4,500 ft. Saturday night, then 3,500 ft. Sunday.
  • highs 38-33 warming back to 38 Sunday lows 30-25.

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**Because weather forecasting is a combination of science, intuition, and timing there can be no absolute guarantees that individual forecasts will be 100% accurate. Nature is in a constant state of flux and sudden unexpected weather events can happen.

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Get your local Eugene-Springfield and Lane County news on-line at eugenedailynews.com.

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Check out my latest Eugene Daily News Weather Or Not column:

http://eugenedailynews.com/2018/02/first-dont-succeed-repeat-forecast/

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Here is my weekly weather quiz question for the last time. What is a “Derecho?” Here is the correct answer. A Derecho (Pronounced day-RAY-cho) is a widespread and usually fast-moving windstorm associated with convection. Derechos include any family of downburst clusters produced by an extratropical MCS (Mesoscale Convective System), and can produce damaging straight-line winds over areas hundreds of miles long and more than 100 miles across. I’ll have a new weekly weather quiz question for you starting Monday. The first person to post the correct answer as a comment on this page will win a week of free personalized weather forecasts tailored to your needs.  Good luck.

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Another Upper Level Low Pressure Trough (Shaded “U” shape with arrows) continues to control our weather with temperatures well below normal, but the temperatures are slowly warming and the snow seems to be staying in the mountains. The graphics for days 1-3 show the low pressure disturbance moving along the Pacific Coast. The graphics for days 3-7 show what looks to be a strong storm system headed toward the Pacific Northwest by next Thursday through Saturday.

Note: It looks like Willamette Pass Ski, due to a lack of snow, is still not operating, but Hoodoo is open Wednesday through Saturday from 9 AM- 9 PM. Mt. Ashland is open and report all lifts are operating. They will also be open 9  AM until 4 pm March 24th through April 1st for Spring break. Check their websites for details on days of operation and ski conditions.

Note: Daylight Saving Time begins at 2 AM Sunday March 11th. That’s not this weekend, but the one after that.

 

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Air Quality Index:

Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 34 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 68 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.

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

Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)

 

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Home Wood Heating Advisory:

(Posted Daily)

Eugene-Springfield:  GREEN – Burning is Allowed.

OakridgeGREEN – Burning is Allowed.

*Note: Pellet stoves may be used anytime if they produce no visible emissions.

Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)

 

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Advisories:

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

  • Partly cloudy and becoming mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers and warmer this afternoon, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers tonight,
  • A mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a (20%) chance of showers Monday, partly cloudy with patchy fog late at night and Tuesday AM, then partly cloudy and a bit warmer Tuesday and at night.
  • highs 52-57 lows 32-34.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler Wednesday, a good (50%) chance of rain at night and Thursday, rain likely (70%) Thursday night,
  • Cloudy and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of rain Friday, mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain at night,
  • Then mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of showers Saturday.
  • highs 55-53 lows 39-42 cooling to 37 Friday night. (seasonal averages high 54 low 36)

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Forecast for Roseburg:

  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM snow showers, a slight (20% ) chance of rain and snow showers and a bit warmer this afternoon), a slight (20%) chance of evening rain and snow showers, (under 0.10 in. of rain possible, evening snow level 2,500 ft.), just mostly cloudy late tonight,
  • Mostly cloudy with patchy AM freezing fog, partly cloudy and a bit warmer Monday afternoon and evening, mostly cloudy Monday night,
  • Patchy AM fog and freezing fog, partly cloudy and a bit warmer Tuesday afternoon, then just partly cloudy Tuesday night.
  • highs 53-62 lows 34-38.
  • Mostly cloudy with patchy AM fog, mostly cloudy Wednesday afternoon, a (40%) chance of rain at night,
  • Rain likely (60%) and a bit cooler Thursday, rain at night and Friday AM, showers likely (70%) and a bit cooler in the afternoon, showers likely (70%) Friday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of AM showers, then a (40%) chance of showers and a bit warmer Saturday afternoon.
  • highs 62-52 warming to 55 Saturday lows 44-40. (seasonal averages high 56 low 38)

 

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

  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM coastal showers today while a slight (20%) chance of inland AM rain and snow showers (under 0.10 in. of rain possible, AM snow level 1,500 ft.), just mostly cloudy and warmer this afternoon, a slight (20%) chance of evening showers, just mostly cloudy tonight,
  • Mostly cloudy with patchy AM fog and freezing fog, partly cloudy and a bit warmer Monday afternoon and at night,
  • Patchy AM fog, partly cloudy and a bit warmer Tuesday and Tuesday night.
  • highs 52-56 lows 36-40.
  • Patchy fog Wednesday AM, mostly cloudy in the afternoon, a good (50%) chance rain Wednesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit cooler Thursday and Thursday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain Friday AM, showers and a bit cooler in the afternoon, the mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a (40%) chance of showers Friday night and Saturday.
  • highs 56-52 lows 46-43. (seasonal averages high 54 low 41)

 

 

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Forecast for the Cascades in Lane County:

  • A mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a (30%) chance of snow showers this today, mostly cloudy and cold with a slight (20%) chance of snow showers tonight,
  • Partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of snow showers and a bit warmer Monday afternoon, just partly cloudy Monday night through Tuesday night.
  • snow level at the surface today, 2,500 ft. tonight, free air freezing level 2,500 ft. Monday, 4,000 ft. Monday night and Tuesday, then 6,000 ft. Tuesday night.
  • highs 33-45 lows 20-27.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer Wednesday, a (40%) chance of rain and snow Wednesday night,
  • A good (50%) chance of rain and a bit cooler Thursday, rain likely (70%) at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) and a bit cooler Friday, a (40%) chance of rain at night,
  • Then mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers Saturday.
  • free air freezing level 5,000 ft. Wednesday, snow level 5,000 ft. Wednesday night through Friday, then 2,500 ft, Friday night and Saturday.
  • highs 40-34 lows 32-25.

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**Because weather forecasting is a combination of science, intuition, and timing there can be no absolute guarantees that individual forecasts will be 100% accurate. Nature is in a constant state of flux and sudden unexpected weather events can happen.

________________

Get your local Eugene-Springfield and Lane County news on-line at eugenedailynews.com.

________________


Check out my latest Eugene Daily News Weather Or Not column:

http://eugenedailynews.com/2018/02/first-dont-succeed-repeat-forecast/

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Here is my weekly weather quiz question for the last time. What is a “Derecho?” Here is the correct answer. A Derecho (Pronounced day-RAY-cho) is a widespread and usually fast-moving windstorm associated with convection. Derechos include any family of downburst clusters produced by an extratropical MCS (Mesoscale Convective System), and can produce damaging straight-line winds over areas hundreds of miles long and more than 100 miles across. I’ll have a new weekly weather quiz question for you starting Monday. The first person to post the correct answer as a comment on this page will win a week of free personalized weather forecasts tailored to your needs.  Good luck.

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Another Upper Level Low Pressure Trough (Shaded “U” shape with arrows) continues to control our weather with temperatures well below normal, but the temperatures are slowly warming and the snow seems to be staying in the mountains. The graphics for days 1-3 show the low pressure disturbance moving along the Pacific Coast. The graphics for days 3-7 show what looks to be a strong storm system headed toward the Pacific Northwest by next Thursday through Saturday.

Note: It looks like Willamette Pass Ski, due to a lack of snow, is still not operating, but Hoodoo is open Wednesday through Saturday from 9 AM- 9 PM. Mt. Ashland is open and report all lifts are operating. They will also be open 9  AM until 4 pm March 24th through April 1st for Spring break. Check their websites for details on days of operation and ski conditions.

Note: Daylight Saving Time begins at 2 AM Sunday March 11th. That’s not this weekend, but the one after that.

 

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Air Quality Index:

Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 6 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

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

Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 5 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)

 

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Home Wood Heating Advisory:

(Posted Daily)

Eugene-Springfield:  GREEN – Burning is Allowed.

OakridgeGREEN – Burning is Allowed.

*Note: Pellet stoves may be used anytime if they produce no visible emissions.

Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)

 

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Advisories:

  • 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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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, partly cloudy late tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • A mix of clouds and sun with a slight (20%) chance of showers and warmer Sunday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Sunday night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a (20%) chance of showers Monday, partly cloudy with patchy fog late at night and Tuesday AM, then partly cloudy and a bit warmer Tuesday and at night.
  • lows 32-34 highs 52-57.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler Wednesday, a good (50%) chance of rain at night and Thursday, rain likely (70%) Thursday night,
  • Cloudy and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of rain Friday, mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain at night,
  • Then mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of showers Saturday.
  • highs 55-53 lows 39-42 cooling to 37 Friday night. (seasonal averages high 54 low 36)

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Forecast for Roseburg:

  • Mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of scattered evening rain and snow showers, a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow showers late tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible, snow level 2,500 ft. falling to 1,500 ft.),
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow showers and a bit warmer Sunday (snow level 2,000 ft.), a slight (20%) chance of evening rain and snow showers,  (snow level 3,000 ft.), just mostly cloudy late at night,
  • Monday with patchy AM freezing fog, partly cloudy and a bit warmer Monday afternoon and evening, mostly cloudy Monday night,
  • Patchy AM fog and freezing fog, partly cloudy and a bit warmer Tuesday afternoon, then just partly cloudy Tuesday night.
  • lows 32-38 highs 53-62.
  • Mostly cloudy with patchy AM fog, mostly cloudy Wednesday afternoon, a (40%) chance of rain at night,
  • Rain likely (60%) and a bit cooler Thursday, rain at night and Friday AM, showers likely (70%) and a bit cooler in the afternoon, showers likely (70%) Friday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of AM showers, then a (40%) chance of rain and snow showers and a bit warmer Saturday afternoon.
  • highs 62-52 warming to 55 Saturday lows 44-40. (seasonal averages high 56 low 38)

 

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

  • Cloudy with a (40%) chance scattered coastal showers and isolated thunderstorms this evening and a (40%) chance of showers late tonight while a (40%) chance of evening inland scattered showers this evening and a slight (20%) chance of inland rain and snow showers late tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible, snow level 1,500 ft. late),
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM coastal showers Sunday while a slight (20%) chance of inland AM rain and snow showers (AM snow level 1,500 ft.), just mostly cloudy and warmer Sunday afternoon, a slight (20%) chance of evening showers, just mostly cloudy at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with patchy AM fog and freezing fog, partly cloudy and a bit warmer Monday afternoon and at night,
  • Patchy AM fog, partly cloudy and a bit warmer Tuesday and Tuesday night.
  • lows 34-40 highs 52-56.
  • Patchy fog Wednesday AM, mostly cloudy in the afternoon, a good (50%) chance rain Wednesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit cooler Thursday and Thursday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain Friday AM, showers and a bit cooler in the afternoon, the mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with showers Friday night and Saturday.
  • highs 56-52 lows 46-43. (seasonal averages high 54 low 41)

 

 

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Forecast for the Cascades in Lane County:

  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of snow showers tonight (1 in. of snow possible),
  • A mix of clouds and sun with a slight (20%) chance of AM snow showers, a bit warmer with a (30%) chance of snow showers Sunday afternoon, partly cloudy and cold with a slight (20%) chance of snow showers Sunday night,
  • Partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of snow showers and a bit warmer Monday afternoon, just partly cloudy Monday night through Tuesday night.
  • snow level at the surface tonight and Sunday, 2,500 ft. Sunday night, free air freezing level at the surface Monday AM, 4,000 ft. Monday night, at the surface Tuesday, then 6,000 ft. Tuesday night.
  • lows 19-27 highs 33-45.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer Wednesday, a (40%) chance of rain and snow Wednesday night,
  • A good (50%) chance of rain and snow and a bit cooler Thursday, rain likely (70%) with a good (50%) chance of snow at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and snow likely (70%) and a bit cooler Friday, a (40%) chance of snow at night,
  • Then mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of snow showers Saturday.
  • free air freezing level 5,000 ft. Wednesday, snow level 5,000 ft. Wednesday night through Friday, then 2,500 ft, Friday night and Saturday.
  • highs 40-34 lows 32-25.

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**Because weather forecasting is a combination of science, intuition, and timing there can be no absolute guarantees that individual forecasts will be 100% accurate. Nature is in a constant state of flux and sudden unexpected weather events can happen.

________________

Get your local Eugene-Springfield and Lane County news on-line at eugenedailynews.com.

________________


Check out my latest Eugene Daily News Weather Or Not column:

http://eugenedailynews.com/2018/02/first-dont-succeed-repeat-forecast/

__________

Here is my weekly weather quiz question for the last time. What is a “Derecho?” Here is the correct answer. A Derecho (Pronounced day-RAY-cho) is a widespread and usually fast-moving windstorm associated with convection. Derechos include any family of downburst clusters produced by an extratropical MCS (Mesoscale Convective System), and can produce damaging straight-line winds over areas hundreds of miles long and more than 100 miles across. I’ll have a new weekly weather quiz question for you starting Monday. The first person to post the correct answer as a comment on this page will win a week of free personalized weather forecasts tailored to your needs.  Good luck.

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Another Upper Level Low Pressure Trough (Shaded “U” shape with arrows) continues to control our weather with temperatures well below normal, but the temperatures are slowly warming and the snow seems to be staying in the mountains. The graphics for days 1-3 show the front that moved through Friday and the next low pressure disturbance for today. The graphics for days 3-7 show what looks to be a strong storm system headed toward the Pacific Northwest by next Thursday and Friday. There is even another storm off Vancouver Island next Saturday.

Note: It looks like Willamette Pass Ski, due to a lack of snow, is still not operating, but Hoodoo is open Wednesday through Saturday from 9 AM- 9 PM. Mt. Ashland is open and report all lifts are operating. They will also be open 9  AM until 4 pm March 24th through April 1st for Spring break. Check their websites for details on days of operation and ski conditions.

Note: Daylight Saving Time begins at 2 AM Sunday March 11th. That’s not this weekend, but the one after that.

 

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Air Quality Index:

Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 8 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 13 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

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

Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)

 

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Home Wood Heating Advisory:

(Posted Daily)

Eugene-Springfield:  GREEN – Burning is Allowed.

OakridgeGREEN – Burning is Allowed.

*Note: Pellet stoves may be used anytime if they produce no visible emissions.

Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)

 

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Advisories:

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

  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers and a bit cooler this afternoon (under 0.10 in. of rain possible, no snow accumulation expected, AM snow level 1,000 ft.), a good (50%) chance of evening showers, partly cloudy late tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • A mix of clouds and sun with a slight (20%) chance of showers and a bit warmer Sunday, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Sunday night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a (20%) chance of showers Monday, then partly cloudy with patchy fog late at night.
  • highs 47-54 lows near 32.
  • Patchy AM fog, partly cloudy and a bit warmer Tuesday and Tuesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy Wednesday, a good (50%) chance of rain at night and Thursday, rain likely (70%) Thursday night,
  • Then cloudy and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of rain Friday.
  • highs near 55 lows 35-42. (seasonal averages high 54 low 36)

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Forecast for Roseburg:

  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain and snow showers this afternoon (0.10 in. of rain possible, 1 in. of snow possible, snow level 600 ft. rising to 2,000 ft. in the afternoon), scattered evening rain and snow showers, a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow showers late tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible, snow level 2,500 ft. falling to 1,500 ft.),
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow showers and a bit warmer Sunday afternoon (snow level 2,000 ft.), a slight (20%) chance of evening showers (snow level 3,000 ft.), just mostly cloudy late at night,
  • Monday with patchy AM freezing fog,
  • Mostly cloudy with patchy AM freezing fog, then partly cloudy and a bit warmer Monday afternoon and Monday night.
  • highs 48-56 lows 32-34 cooling back to 32 Monday night.
  • Patchy AM fog and freezing fog, partly cloudy and a bit warmer Tuesday afternoon, just mostly cloudy Tuesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with patchy AM fog, mostly cloudy and a bit warmer Wednesday afternoon, a (40%) chance of rain at night,
  • AM rain likely (70%) Thursday, showers likely (70%) and a bit cooler in the afternoon and evening, rain likely (70%) at night and Friday AM, then a bit cooler with showers likely (70%) in the afternoon.
  • highs 60-53 lows 37-43. (seasonal averages high 56 low 38)

 

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

  • Cloudy with coastal showers likely (70%) and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms and a bit warmer today while inland scattered rain and snow showers likely (70%) and a bit warmer this afternoon (no snow accumulation expected, snow level 1,500 ft. rising to 2,00 ft. this afternoon), a (30%) chance scattered coastal showers tonight while a (30%) chance of evening inland scattered showers and a slight (20%) chance of inland rain and snow showers late tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible, snow level 2,000 ft. falling to 1,500 ft. late),
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of coastal showers Sunday while a slight (20%) chance of inland AM rain and snow showers and a slight (20%) chance of inland showers Sunday afternoon (afternoon snow level 2,000 ft.) a slight (20%) chance of coastal showers at night while a slight (20%) chance of inland showers in the evening and just mostly cloudy inland late Sunday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM coastal showers while patchy inland AM fog and freezing fog, then partly cloudy and a bit warmer Monday afternoon and at night.
  • highs 48-53 lows 33-36.
  • Patchy AM fog, partly cloudy and a bit warmer Tuesday, mostly cloudy Tuesday night,
  • Patchy fog Wednesday AM, mostly cloudy in the afternoon, a good (50%) chance rain Wednesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain likely (60%) Thursday, showers likely (70%) in the afternoon, rain Thursday night and Friday AM, then showers Friday afternoon.
  • highs 55-53 lows 40-45. (seasonal averages high 54 low 41)

 

 

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Forecast for the Cascades in Lane County:

  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with snow showers likely (70%) this afternoon and evening (1 in. of snow possible), a good (50%) chance of snow showers tonight (1 in. of snow possible),
  • A mix of clouds and sun with a slight (20%) chance of AM snow showers, a bit warmer with a (30%) chance of snow showers Sunday afternoon, mostly cloudy and cold with a slight (20%) chance of snow showers Sunday night,
  • Partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of snow showers and a bit warmer Monday afternoon, then just partly cloudy Monday night.
  • snow level at the surface today through Sunday night, free air freezing level at the surface Monday, 4,000 ft. Monday night.
  • highs 30-36 lows 18-22.
  • Partly cloudy and a bit warmer Tuesday and Tuesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow and a bit warmer Wednesday, a (40%) chance of rain and snow Wednesday night,
  • A good (50%) chance of rain and snow and a bit cooler Thursday, rain likely (70%) with a good (50%) chance of snow at night,
  • Then rain and snow likely (70%) and a bit cooler Friday.
  • free air freezing level at the surface ft. Tuesday, 5,000 ft. Tuesday night, snow level 6,500 ft. Wednesday, snow level 5,000 ft. Wednesday night through Thursday night, then 4,000 ft. Friday.
  • highs 40-38 warming back to 40 Friday lows 26-30.

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**Because weather forecasting is a combination of science, intuition, and timing there can be no absolute guarantees that individual forecasts will be 100% accurate. Nature is in a constant state of flux and sudden unexpected weather events can happen.

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Get your local Eugene-Springfield and Lane County news on-line at eugenedailynews.com.

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Check out my latest Eugene Daily News Weather Or Not column:

http://eugenedailynews.com/2018/02/first-dont-succeed-repeat-forecast/

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Here is my weekly weather quiz question. What is a “Derecho?” The first person to post the correct answer as a comment on this page will win a week of free personalized weather forecasts tailored to your needs.  Good luck.

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Another Upper Level Low Pressure Trough (Shaded “U” shape with arrows) continues to control our weather with temperatures well below normal, but the snow seems to be staying in the mountains. The graphics for days 1-3 show the front that moved through today and the next low pressure disturbance for Saturday. The graphics for days 3-7 show what looks to be a strong storm system headed toward the Pacific Northwest by next Thursday and Friday.

Note: It looks like Willamette Pass Ski, due to a lack of snow, is still not operating, but Hoodoo is open Wednesday through Saturday from 9 AM- 9 PM. Mt. Ashland is open and report all lifts are operating. They will also be open 9  AM until 4 pm March 24th through April 1st for Spring break. Check their websites for details on days of operation and ski conditions.

Note: Daylight Saving Time begins at 2 AM Sunday March 11th. That’s not this weekend, but the one after that.

 

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Air Quality Index:

Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 5 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 5 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 4 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)

 

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Home Wood Heating Advisory:

(Posted Daily)

Eugene-Springfield:  GREEN – Burning is Allowed.

OakridgeGREEN – Burning is Allowed.

*Note: Pellet stoves may be used anytime if they produce no visible emissions.

Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)

 

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Advisories:

  • A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM SATURDAY FOR EASTERN CURRY COUNTY AND JOSEPHINE COUNTY.
  • A WINTER STORM WARNING IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM SATURDAY FOR EASTERN CURRY COUNTY AND JOSEPHINE COUNTY.
  • 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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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, showers likely (70%) late tonight (0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain and snow showers, showers likely (70%) and a bit cooler Saturday afternoon (under 0.10 in. of rain possible, no snow accumulation expected, AM snow level 1,000 ft.), a good (50%) chance of evening showers,  partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers late at night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • A mix of clouds and sun with a slight (20%) chance of showers and a bit warmer Sunday, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Sunday night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a (20%) chance of showers Monday, then partly cloudy at night.
  • lows near 32 highs 49-54.
  • Partly cloudy and a bit warmer Tuesday and Tuesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Wednesday, a (40%) chance of rain at night,
  • A  good (50%) chance of rain Thursday, rain likely (70%) Thursday night,
  • Then cloudy and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of rain Friday.
  • highs 55-53 lows 35-40. (seasonal averages high 54 low 36)

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Forecast for Roseburg:

  • Mostly cloudy with evening rain and snow showers likely (70%), a good (50%) chance of rain and snow showers late tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible, 1 in. of snow expected lower elevations while 1-2 in. of snow possible above 1,500 ft., snow level 1,500 ft. falling to 700 ft. late tonight),
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain and snow showers likely (70%) Saturday (0.10 in. of rain possible, little or no snow accumulation expected lower elevations while 1-2 in. of snow possible above 1,500 ft.,snow level 600 ft. rising to 1,500 ft. in the afternoon), a good (50%) chance of rain and snow showers Saturday night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible, snow level 2,000 ft. falling to 1,500 ft.),
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow showers and a bit warmer Sunday (snow level 800 ft. rising to 1,500 ft.), a slight (20%) chance of evening showers, just mostly cloudy late at night,
  • Monday with patchy AM freezing fog,
  • Mostly cloudy with patchy AM freezing fog, then partly cloudy and a bit warmer Monday afternoon and Monday night.
  • lows near 35 highs 48-56.
  • Patchy AM fog and freezing fog, partly cloudy and a bit warmer Tuesday afternoon, just mostly cloudy Tuesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with patchy AM fog, mostly cloudy and a bit warmer Wednesday afternoon, a (40%) chance of rain at night,
  • AM rain likely (70%) Thursday, showers likely (70%) and a bit cooler in the afternoon and evening, rain likely (70%) at night,
  • Rain likely (70%) Friday AM, then a bit cooler with showers likely (70%) in the afternoon.
  • highs 57-60 cooling to 53 Friday lows 37-43. (seasonal averages high 56 low 38)

 

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

  • Mostly cloudy with coastal showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms tonight while inland evening  showers and snow showers with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms then rain and snow showers likely (70%) late tonight (0.25 in. of rain possible, no snow accumulation expected, snow level 1,000 ft. rising to 1,500 ft. late tonight),
  • Cloudy with coastal showers likely (70%) and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms and a bit warmer Saturday while inland rain and snow showers likely (70%) and a bit warmer in the afternoon (1 in. of snow possible, snow level 1,500 ft.), a good (50%) chance coastal showers at night while evening inland showers likely (70%) and a (30%) chance of inland rain and snow showers late Saturday night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible, snow level 2,000 ft.),
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of coastal showers Sunday while a slight (20%) chance of inland rain and snow showers Sunday (snow level 1,500 ft. rising to 2,000 ft. in the afternoon), a slight (20%) chance of showers in the evening, just mostly cloudy Sunday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with patchy AM fog and freezing fog, then partly cloudy and a bit warmer Monday afternoon and at night.
  • lows 37-35 highs 48-53.
  • Patchy AM fog, partly cloudy and a bit warmer Tuesday, mostly cloudy Tuesday night,
  • Patchy fog Wednesday AM, mostly cloudy in the afternoon, a good (50%) chance rain Wednesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain likely (60%) Thursday, showers likely (70%) in the afternoon, then mostly cloudy with showers Thursday night and Friday.
  • highs 55-53 lows 40-45. (seasonal averages high 54 low 41)

 

 

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Forecast for the Cascades in Lane County:

  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of evening showers, cold with snow showers likely (70%) late tonight (1 in. of snow possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) of AM snow showers, a bit cooler with snow showers Saturday afternoon (1 in. of snow possible), evening snow showers likely (70%), a good (50%) chance of snow showers at night (1 in. of snow possible),
  • A mix of clouds and sun with a slight (20%) chance of AM snow showers, a bit warmer with a (30%) chance of snow showers Sunday afternoon, mostly cloudy and cold with a slight (20%) chance of snow showers Sunday night,
  • Partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of snow showers and a bit warmer Monday afternoon, then just partly cloudy Monday night.
  • snow level at the surface tonight through Sunday night, 2,500 ft. Monday afternoon, then free air freezing level 4,000 ft. Monday night.
  • lows 18-20 highs 30-36.
  • Partly cloudy and a bit warmer Tuesday and Tuesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow and a bit warmer Wednesday, a (30%) chance of rain and snow Wednesday night,
  • A good (50%) chance of rain and snow and a bit cooler Thursday, rain likely (70%) with a good (50%) chance of snow at night,
  • Then rain and snow likely (70%) and a bit cooler Friday.
  • free air freezing level 4,000 ft. Tuesday, 6,000 ft. Tuesday night, snow level 4,000 ft. Wednesday, 5,000 ft. Wednesday night through Thursday night, then 4,000 ft. Friday.
  • highs 40-36 lows 26-29.

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**Because weather forecasting is a combination of science, intuition, and timing there can be no absolute guarantees that individual forecasts will be 100% accurate. Nature is in a constant state of flux and sudden unexpected weather events can happen.

________________

Get your local Eugene-Springfield and Lane County news on-line at eugenedailynews.com.

________________


Check out my latest Eugene Daily News Weather Or Not column:

http://eugenedailynews.com/2018/02/first-dont-succeed-repeat-forecast/

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Here is my weekly weather quiz question. What is a “Derecho?” The first person to post the correct answer as a comment on this page will win a week of free personalized weather forecasts tailored to your needs.  Good luck.

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Another Upper Level Low Pressure Trough (Shaded “U” shape with arrows) continues to control our weather with temperatures well below normal, but the snow seems to be staying in the mountains. The graphics for days 1-3 show the front that moved in Thursday and another disturbance that will move in today. The graphics for days 3-7 show the a strong storm system headed toward the Pacific Northwest by next Thursday.

Note: It looks like Willamette Pass Ski, due to a lack of snow, is still not operating, but Hoodoo is open Wednesday through Sunday from 9 AM- 4 PM. Mt. Ashland is open and report all lifts are operating. They will also be open 9  AM until 4 pm March 24th through April 1st for Spring break. Check their websites for details on days of operation and ski conditions.

Note: Daylight Saving Time begins at 2 AM Sunday March 11th. That’s not this weekend, but the one after that.

 

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Air Quality Index:

Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 5 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 37 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 6 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)

 

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Home Wood Heating Advisory:

(Posted Daily)

Eugene-Springfield:  GREEN – Burning is Allowed.

OakridgeGREEN – Burning is Allowed.

*Note: Pellet stoves may be used anytime if they produce no visible emissions.

Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)

 

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Advisories:

  • A BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IS IN EFFECT THROUGH 10 PM TONIGHT FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST AND THE CURRY COUNTY COAST. HIGH SURF WITH BREAKER HEIGHTS 16 TO 21 FEET THROUGH 10 PM TONIGHT.
  • A HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM TODAY FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST AND THE CURRY COUNTY COAST.
  • A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM TODAY FOR CENTRAL DOUGLAS COUNTY.
  • A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM SATURDAY FOR EASTERN CURRY COUNTY, JOSEPHINE COUNTY, AND JACKSON COUNTY.
  • A WINTER STORM WARNING IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM SATURDAY FOR EASTERN CURRY COUNTY, JOSEPHINE COUNTY, THE KLAMATH BASIN.
  • 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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Forecast for the Southern and lower Mid Willamette Valley including Eugene-Springfield and Albany-Corvallis:

  • Mostly cloudy with sun peeks and showers likely (70%) and a bit warmer this afternoon (0.10 in. of rain possible, snow level 500 ft., 1 in. of snow possible above 500 ft.), evening showers likely (70%), a (40%) chance of showers late tonight (0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain and snow showers, a good (50%) chance of showers and a bit cooler Saturday afternoon (AM snow level 1,000 ft.), mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of showers at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of AM snow showers and a slight (20%) chance of showers, a bit warmer with a (40%) chance of showers Sunday afternoon, then mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of showers Sunday night.
  • highs 48-46 warming back to 48 Sunday lows 32-34.
  • A mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a (20%) chance of showers Monday, partly cloudy at night and Tuesday, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Tuesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain Wednesday and Wednesday night,
  • Then cloudy and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of rain Thursday.
  • highs 52-55 lows 34-39. (seasonal averages high 54 low 36)

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Forecast for Roseburg:

  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) rain and snow showers of rain and snow showers and a bit warmer this afternoon (0.10 in. of rain possible, little or no snow accumulation expected lower elevations while 1 in. of snow above 1,500 ft., snow level 800 ft.), evening rain and snow showers likely (70%), a good (50%) chance of rain and snow showers late tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible, little or no snow accumulation expected lower elevations while 1-2 in. of snow possible above 1,500 ft., snow level 1,500 ft. falling to 1,000 ft. late tonight),
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain and snow showers likely (70%), rain and snow showers likely (70%) Saturday afternoon (little or no snow accumulation expected lower elevations while 1-2 in. of snow possible above 1,500 ft.,snow level 600 ft. rising to 1,500 ft. in the afternoon), a (30%) chance of rain and snow showers  Saturday night (snow level 2,000 ft. falling to 1,500 ft.),
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow showers and a bit warmer Sunday (snow level 800 ft. rising to 1,500 ft.), a slight (20%) chance of evening rain and snow shower, then just mostly cloudy late at night.
  • highs 46-50 lows near 35.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer Monday, partly cloudy Monday night and Tuesday (a bit warmer), a slight (20%) chance of rain Tuesday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain Wednesday through Thursday,
  • highs 53-56 lows 36-42. (seasonal averages high 56 low 38)

 

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

  • Coastal showers with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms and a bit warmer today while inland showers, snow showers and a slight (20%)  chance of thunderstorms and a bit warmer this afternoon (0.25 in. of rain possible, 1 in. of snow possible) and breezy (Wind: S 15-25 mph gusts to 40 mph), coastal showers likely (70%) with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms tonight while inland evening  showers likely (70%) with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms then rain and snow showers likely (70%) late tonight (0.10 in. of rain possible, no snow accumulation expected, snow level 1,500 ft.),
  • Cloudy with AM coastal showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms then a bit warmer with a (30%) chance of showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms Saturday afternoon while inland rain and snow showers and a bit warmer in the afternoon (snow level 1,500 ft.), a (40%) chance coastal showers at night while a (40%) chance of evening inland showers likely (70%), a (30%) chance of inland rain and snow showers late Saturday night (snow level 2,000 ft. falling to 1,500 ft. late at night),
  • Mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of coastal showers Sunday while a (30%) chance of inland rain and snow showers in the afternoon, a slight (20%) chance of showers in the evening, just mostly cloudy Sunday night.
  • highs 46-50 lows 38-36.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer Monday, just partly cloudy and a bit warmer Monday night and Tuesday, mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance rain Tuesday night and Wednesday, then mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance rain Wednesday night and Thursday.
  • highs 53-55 cooling back to 53 Thursday lows 38-43. (seasonal averages high 54 low 41)

 

 

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Forecast for the Cascades in Lane County:

  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with snow showers this afternoon (1-2 in. of snow possible), mostly cloudy and cold with snow showers likely (70%) tonight (1 in. of snow possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) of AM snow showers, a bit cooler with snow showers likely (70%) Saturday afternoon (1-2 in. of snow possible), a good (50%) chance of snow showers at night (1 in. of snow possible),
  • A bit warmer with a (30%) chance of snow showers Sunday, then a slight (20%) chance of snow showers Sunday night.
  • snow level at the surface tonight through Sunday night.
  • highs 30-32 lows near 20.
  • A mix of clouds and sun with a slight (20%) chance of snow showers and a bit warmer Monday, partly cloudy Monday night and Tuesday (a bit warmer), partly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain or snow Tuesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain and snow Wednesday and Wednesday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy with rain and snow likely (70%) Thursday.
  • snow level 3,000 ft.  Monday, free air freezing level 4,500 ft. Monday night and Tuesday, snow level 4,000 ft. Tuesday night, then 4,000 ft. Wednesday, then 4,500 ft. Wednesday night and Thursday.
  • highs 34-38 lows 22-28.

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**Because weather forecasting is a combination of science, intuition, and timing there can be no absolute guarantees that individual forecasts will be 100% accurate. Nature is in a constant state of flux and sudden unexpected weather events can happen.

________________

Get your local Eugene-Springfield and Lane County news on-line at eugenedailynews.com.

________________


Check out my latest Eugene Daily News Weather Or Not column:

http://eugenedailynews.com/2018/02/first-dont-succeed-repeat-forecast/

__________

Here is my weekly weather quiz question. What is a “Derecho?” The first person to post the correct answer as a comment on this page will win a week of free personalized weather forecasts tailored to your needs.  Good luck.

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Another Upper Level Low Pressure Trough (Shaded “U” shape with arrows) continues to control our weather with temperatures well below normal, but the snow seems to be staying in the mountains. The graphics for days 1-3 show the front that moved in today and another disturbance that will move in Friday. The graphics for days 3-7 show the a strong storm system headed toward the Pacific Northwest by next Thursday.

Note: It looks like Willamette Pass Ski, due to a lack of snow, is still not operating, but Hoodoo is open Wednesday through Sunday from 9 AM- 4 PM. Mt. Ashland is open and report all lifts are operating. They will also be open 9  AM until 4 pm March 24th through April 1st for Spring break. Check their websites for details on days of operation and ski conditions.

Note: Daylight Saving Time begins at 2 AM Sunday March 11th. That’s not this weekend, but the one after that.

 

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Air Quality Index:

Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 6 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 10 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 5 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)

 

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Home Wood Heating Advisory:

(Posted Daily)

Eugene-Springfield:  GREEN – Burning is Allowed.

OakridgeGREEN – Burning is Allowed.

*Note: Pellet stoves may be used anytime if they produce no visible emissions.

Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)

 

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Advisories:

  • A BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST AND THE CURRY COUNTY COAST. HEAVY SURF WITH BREAKER HEIGHTS 18 TO 20 FEET INCREASING TO 25 FT. TONIGHT, FALLING TO20 FT. FRIDAY EVENING.
  • A HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM UNTIL 4 PM FRIDAY FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST AND THE CURRY COUNTY COAST.
  • A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM SATURDAY ABOVE 1,000 FT.  FOR THE CENTRAL OREGON COAST, THE CURRY COUNTY COAST, CENTRAL DOUGLAS COUNTY, EASTERN CURRY COUNTY, JOSEPHINE COUNTY, THE EASTERN DOUGLAS COUNTY FOOTHILLS, AND JACKSON COUNTY.
  • A WINTER STORM WARNING IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM SATURDAY FOR EASTERN CURRY COUNTY, JOSEPHINE COUNTY,. THE KLAMATH BASIN, .
  • A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM TODAY ABOVE 2,000 FT. FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST, THE CURRY COUNTY COAST, AND CENTRAL DOUGLAS COUNTY.
  • A WINTER STORM WARNING IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM TODAY FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON CASCADES.
  • A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM SATURDAY FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON CASCADES, THE SOUTHERN OREGON CASCADES, AND THE SISKIYOU MOUNTAINS.
  • A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM FRIDAY FOR THE KLAMATH BASIN, NORTHERN AND EASTERN KLAMATH COUNTY, AND WESTERN LAKE COUNTY, THE GRANDE RONDE VALLEY, THE NORTHERN BLUE MOUNTAINS OF OREGON, THE SOUTHERN BLUE MOUNTAINS OF OREGON, THE JOHN DAY BASIN, AND THE EAST SLOPES OF THE OREGON CASCADES.
  • A WINTER STORM WARNING IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM FRIDAY FOR WALLOWA COUNTY, THE OCHOCO, AND  THE JOHN DAY HIGHLANDS.
  • 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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Forecast for the Southern and lower Mid Willamette Valley including Eugene-Springfield and Albany-Corvallis:

  • Mostly cloudy with rain and snow showers this evening, a good (50%) chance of rain and snow showers late tonight (0.10 in. of rain possible, 1 in. of snow possible, snow level 1,500 ft. late tonight),
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and snow showers likely (70%) and a bit warmer Friday (0.10 in. of rain possible, snow level 500 ft. to 1,000 ft. rising to 1,000 ft. to 1,500 ft., little or no snow accumulation expected), evening showers likely (70%), a (40%) chance of showers late Friday night (0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain and snow showers, a good (50%) chance of showers and a bit cooler Saturday afternoon (AM snow level 1,000 ft.), mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of showers at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of AM snow showers and a slight (20%) chance of showers,  a bit warmer with a (40%) chance of showers Sunday afternoon, then mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of showers Sunday night.
  • lows near 33 highs 48-46 warming back to 48 Sunday.
  • A mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a (20%) chance of showers Monday, partly cloudy at night and Tuesday, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Tuesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain Wednesday and Wednesday night,
  • Then cloudy and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of rain Thursday.
  • highs 52-55 lows 34-39. (seasonal averages high 54 low 36)

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Forecast for Roseburg:

  • Cloudy with showers, snow showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms this evening, a good (50%) chance of rain and snow showers late tonight (0.10 in. of rain possible, 1-2 in. of snow at lower elevations while 3-4 in. of snow above 1,500 ft., snow level 600 ft.),
  • Cloudy with AM rain and snow showers, rain and snow showers likely (70%) and a bit warmer Friday afternoon (0.10 in. of rain possible, 1-2 in. of snow possible lower elevations while 2-4 in. of snow above 1,500 ft., snow level 200 ft. rising to 1,500 ft. in the afternoon), evening rain and snow showers likely (70%), a good (50%) chance of rain and snow showers late Friday night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible, 1-2 in. of snow possible, snow level 1,500 ft. falling to 1,000 ft. late at night),
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain and snow showers likely (70%), a (40%) chance of rain and snow showers Saturday afternoon (snow level 1,000 ft. rising to 1,500 ft. in the afternoon), a (30%) chance of rain and snow showers  Saturday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow showers and a bit warmer Sunday and in the evening, the just mostly cloudy at night.
  • lows near 35 highs 46-50.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer Monday, partly cloudy Monday night and Tuesday (a bit warmer), then mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain Tuesday night through Thursday,
  • highs 53-56 lows 36-42. (seasonal averages high 56 low 38)

 

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

  • Mostly cloudy with coastal showers, snow showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms this evening with coastal showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms late this evening and tonight while inland showers and snow showers and a slight (20%) chance of evening thunderstorms with inland rain and snow showers late tonight (0.25 in. of rain possible, 2-3 in. of snow possible, snow level 800 ft.) and windy (Wind: S 10-15 mph increasing to S 20-30 mph late tonight),
  • Coastal showers with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms and a bit warmer Friday while inland AM rain and snow showers with inland showers, snow showers and a slight (20%)  chance of thunderstorms and a bit warmer in the afternoon (0.25 in. of rain possible, 1-2 in. of snow possible, snow level 1,000 ft. rising to 1,500 ft. in the afternoon) and windy (Wind: S 20-30 mph gusts to 45 mph decreasing and shifting SW 10-20 mph in the afternoon), coastal showers likely (70%) with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms at night while inland evening  showers likely (70%) with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms then rain and snow showers likely (70%) late Friday night (0.10 in. of rain possible, no snow accumulation expected, snow level 2,000 ft.),
  • Cloudy with AM coastal showers likely (70%) and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms then a bit warmer with a (30%) chance of showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon while inland AM rain and snow showers likely (70%) Saturday, a good (50%) chance of inland rain and snow showers and a bit warmer in the afternoon (snow level 2,000 ft. falling to 1,500 ft. in the afternoon),  a (30%) chance coastal showers at night while a (40%) chance of evening inland showers and a (30%) chance of inland rain and snow showers late Saturday night (snow level 2,000 ft. falling to 1,500 ft. late at night),
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain and snow showers, a (30%) chance of showers Sunday afternoon, a slight (20%) chance of showers in the evening, just mostly cloudy Sunday night.
  • lows near 36 highs 46-50.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer Monday, just partly cloudy and a bit warmer Monday night and Tuesday, mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance rain Tuesday night and Wednesday, then mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance rain Wednesday night and Thursday.
  • highs 53-55 cooling back to 53 Thursday lows 38-43. (seasonal averages high 54 low 41)

 

 

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Forecast for the Cascades in Lane County:

  • Mostly cloudy with snow showers tonight (1-3 in. of snow possible),
  • A good (50%) chance of AM snow showers, a bit cooler with snow showers Friday afternoon (1 in. of snow possible), mostly cloudy and cold with snow showers likely (70%) Friday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) of AM snow showers, a bit cooler with snow showers likely (70%) Saturday afternoon (1 in. of snow possible), a good (50%) chance of snow showers at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a (40%) chance of snow showers Sunday, then a (30%) chance of snow showers Sunday night.
  • snow level at the surface tonight through Sunday night.
  • lows 18-20 highs 30-32.
  • A mix of clouds and sun with a slight (20%) chance of snow showers and a bit warmer Monday, partly cloudy Monday night and Tuesday (a bit warmer), partly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain and a slight (20%) chance of snow Tuesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain and snow Wednesday and Wednesday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy with rain and snow likely (70%) Thursday.
  • snow level at the surface Monday, free air freezing level 5,000 ft. Monday night and Tuesday, snow level 4,500 ft. Tuesday night, 4,000 ft. Wednesday, the 4,500 ft. Wednesday night and Thursday.
  • highs 34-38 lows 22-28.

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**Because weather forecasting is a combination of science, intuition, and timing there can be no absolute guarantees that individual forecasts will be 100% accurate. Nature is in a constant state of flux and sudden unexpected weather events can happen.

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Get your local Eugene-Springfield and Lane County news on-line at eugenedailynews.com.

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Check out my latest Eugene Daily News Weather Or Not column:

http://eugenedailynews.com/2018/02/first-dont-succeed-repeat-forecast/

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Here is my weekly weather quiz question. What is a “Derecho?” The first person to post the correct answer as a comment on this page will win a week of free personalized weather forecasts tailored to your needs.  Good luck.

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Another Upper Level Low Pressure Trough (Shaded “U” shape with arrows) continues to control our weather with temperatures well below normal, but the snow seems to be staying in the mountains. The graphics for days 1-3 show the warm front that moved in Wednesday and the cold front behind it today. The graphics for days 3-7 show the disturbances headed toward the Pacific Northwest Sunday and a strong storm approaching the coast next Wednesday morning.

Note: It looks like Willamette Pass Ski, due to a lack of snow, is still not operating, but Hoodoo is open Wednesday through Sunday from 9 AM- 4 PM. Mt. Ashland is open and report all lifts are operating. They will also be open 9  AM until 4 pm March 24th through April 1st for Spring break. Check their websites for details on days of operation and ski conditions.

Note: Daylight Saving Time begins at 2 AM Sunday March 11th. That’s not this weekend, but the one after that.

 

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Air Quality Index:

Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 12 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 13 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)

 

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Home Wood Heating Advisory:

(Posted Daily)

Eugene-Springfield:  GREEN – Burning is Allowed.

OakridgeGREEN – Burning is Allowed.

*Note: Pellet stoves may be used anytime if they produce no visible emissions.

Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)

 

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Advisories:

  • A BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST AND THE CURRY COUNTY COAST. HEAVY SURF WITH BREAKER HEIGHTS 15 TO 20 FEET EXPECTED.
  • A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM SATURDAY ABOVE 2,000 FT.  FOR THE CENTRAL OREGON COAST, THE CURRY COUNTY COAST, CENTRAL DOUGLAS COUNTY, EASTERN CURRY COUNTY, JOSEPHINE COUNTY, THE EASTERN DOUGLAS COUNTY FOOTHILLS, AND JACKSON COUNTY.
  • A WINTER STORM WARNING IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM SATURDAY FOR EASTERN CURRY COUNTY AND JOSEPHINE COUNTY.
  • A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM TODAY ABOVE 2,000 FT. FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST, THE CURRY COUNTY COAST, AND CENTRAL DOUGLAS COUNTY.
  • A WINTER STORM WARNING IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM TODAY FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON CASCADES.
  • A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM SATURDAY FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON CASCADES, THE SOUTHERN OREGON CASCADES, AND THE SISKIYOU MOUNTAINS.
  • A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM FRIDAY FOR THE KLAMATH BASIN, NORTHERN AND EASTERN KLAMATH COUNTY, AND WESTERN, CENTRAL,  EASTERN LAKE COUNTY, THE GRANDE RONDE VALLEY, WALLOWA COUNTY, THE NORTHERN BLUE MOUNTAINS OF OREGON, THE SOUTHERN BLUE MOUNTAINS OF OREGON, THE JOHN DAY BASIN, AND THE EAST SLOPES OF THE OREGON CASCADES.
  • A WINTER STORM WARNING IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM FRIDAY FOR THE OCHOCO AND  THE JOHN DAY HIGHLANDS.
  • 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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Forecast for the Southern and lower Mid Willamette Valley including Eugene-Springfield and Albany-Corvallis:

  • A mix of clouds and sun with showers this afternoon (0.25 in. of rain possible), mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of evening rain and snow showers, rain and snow showers likely (70%) late tonight (0.10 in. of rain possible, 1 in. of snow possible, snow level 1,000 ft. then 500 ft. to 1,000 ft. late tonight),
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain and snow showers, rain and snow showers likely (70%) and a bit warmer Friday afternoon (0.10 in. of rain possible, snow level 500 ft. to 1,000 ft. rising to 1,000 ft. to 1,500 ft., no snow accumulation expected), evening showers likely (70%), a (40%) chance of showers late Friday night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow showers (snow level 1,000 ft. rising to 1,500 ft.) and a bit cooler Saturday afternoon, then mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of showers at night.
  • highs 45-47 lows near 32.
  • A mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of showers Sunday, mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of showers Sunday night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of showers Monday, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers at night,
  • Partly cloudy and a bit warmer Tuesday, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Tuesday  night,
  • Then mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain Wednesday.
  • highs 48-53 lows 33-36. (seasonal averages high 54 low 36)

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Forecast for Roseburg:

  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with showers and snow showers with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms today (0.10 in. of rain possible, 2-3 in. of snow possible, snow level 1,000 ft. rising to 1,500 ft.), cloudy with showers snow showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms this evening, a good (50%) chance of rain and snow showers late tonight (0.10 in. of rain possible, little or no snow accumulation at lower elevations while 1-2 in. of snow above 1,500 ft.,snow level 1,000 ft.),
  • Cloudy and a bit warmer with a (40%) chance of rain and snow showers Friday (0.10 in. of rain possible, 1-2 in. of snow possible above 1,500 ft., snow level 300 ft. rising to 1,500 ft. in the afternoon), a good (50%) chance of evening rain and snow showers, rain and snow showers likely (70%) late Friday night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible, snow level 2,000 ft. falling to 1,000 ft. late at night),
  • Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain and snow showers Saturday (snow level 900 ft. rising to 1,500 ft. in the afternoon) and Saturday night.
  • highs near 45 lows 33-35 cooling back to 33 Saturday night.
  • A slight (20%) chance of rain and snow showers and a bit warmer Sunday and at night,
  • Partly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain and snow showers Monday, a slight (20%) chance of showers in the afternoon, just partly cloudy Monday night and Tuesday (a bit warmer), then mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain Tuesday night and Wednesday.
  • highs 48-55 lows 34-37. (seasonal averages high 56 low 38)

 

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

  • Mostly cloudy with coastal showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms and a bit cooler today while inland showers, snow showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms today (0.50 in. of rain possible, small hail possible, snow level 1,000 ft. rising to 1,500 ft.), showers, snow showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms this evening, coastal showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms late tonight while inland rain and snow showers likely (70%) late tonight (0.25 in. of rain possible, 1-2 in. of snow possible, snow level 900 ft.) and breezy (Wind: S 15-25 mph),
  • AM coastal showers with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms and coastal showers likely (60%) and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of  thunderstorms and a bit warmer Friday afternoon while inland AM rain and snow showers with a inland showers, snow showers and a slight (20%)  chance of thunderstorms and a bit warmer in the afternoon (0.25 in. of rain possible, snow level 900 ft. rising to 2,000 ft. in the afternoon) and breezy (Wind: S 15-25 mph at the shore while S 10-20 mph inland, morning gusts to 40 mph, cloudy with a (40%) chance of evening showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms, coastal showers likely (70%) with a slight (20%)  chance of thunderstorms late at night while inland rain and snow showers likely (70%) late Friday night (0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a (30%) chance of showers, snow showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms Saturday AM, a good (50%) chance of showers in the afternoon, then mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of showers at night.
  • highs 45-48 lows near 36.
  • Mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of AM rain and snow showers, a (30%) chance of showers Sunday afternoon, a slight (20%) chance of showers Sunday night and Monday, just partly cloudy Monday night and Tuesday, then mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance rain Tuesday night and Wednesday.
  • highs 49-54 lows 36-40. (seasonal averages high 54 low 41)

 

 

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Forecast for the Cascades in Lane County:

  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with snow showers today (2-5 in. of snow possible), snow showers likely (70%) tonight (1-3 in. of snow possible),
  • A good (50%) chance of AM snow showers, a bit cooler with snow showers Friday afternoon (1 in. of snow possible), mostly cloudy and cold with snow showers likely (70%) and cold Friday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) of AM snow showers, a bit cooler with snow showers likely (70%) Saturday afternoon (1 in. of snow possible), then a (40%) chance of snow showers at night.
  • snow level at the surface today through Saturday.
  • highs 32-28 lows near 18.
  • A  mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of snow showers Sunday, mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of snow showers Sunday night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun with a slight (20%) chance of snow showers and a bit warmer Monday, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow showers at night,
  • Just partly cloudy and a bit warmer Tuesday,  slight (20%) chance of rain and snow Tuesday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain and snow and a bit warmer Wednesday.
  • snow level at the surface Sunday through Monday, 3,000 ft. Monday night, then 4,000 ft. Tuesday through Wednesday.
  • highs 32-38 lows 19-26.

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**Because weather forecasting is a combination of science, intuition, and timing there can be no absolute guarantees that individual forecasts will be 100% accurate. Nature is in a constant state of flux and sudden unexpected weather events can happen.

________________

Get your local Eugene-Springfield and Lane County news on-line at eugenedailynews.com.

________________


Check out my latest Eugene Daily News Weather Or Not column:

http://eugenedailynews.com/2018/02/first-dont-succeed-repeat-forecast/

__________

Here is my weekly weather quiz question. What is a “Derecho?” The first person to post the correct answer as a comment on this page will win a week of free personalized weather forecasts tailored to your needs.  Good luck.

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Another Upper Level Low Pressure Trough (Shaded “U” shape with arrows) continues to control our weather with temperatures well below normal, but the snow seems to be staying in the mountains. The graphics for days 1-3 show the warm front moving in today and the cold front behind it Thursday. The graphics for days 3-7 show the disturbances headed toward the Pacific Northwest Sunday and a strong storm approaching the coast next Wednesday morning.

Note: It looks like Willamette Pass Ski, due to a lack of snow, is still not operating, but Hoodoo is open Wednesday through Sunday from 9 AM- 4 PM. Mt. Ashland is open and report all lifts are operating. They will also be open 9  AM until 4 pm March 24th through April 1st for Spring break. Check their websites for details on days of operation and ski conditions.

Note: Daylight Saving Time begins at 2 AM Sunday March 11th. That’s not this weekend, but the one after that.

 

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Air Quality Index:

Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 6 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 25 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 4 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)

 

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Home Wood Heating Advisory:

(Posted Daily)

Eugene-Springfield:  GREEN – Burning is Allowed.

OakridgeGREEN – Burning is Allowed.

*Note: Pellet stoves may be used anytime if they produce no visible emissions.

Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)

 

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Advisories:

  • A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM THURSDAY ABOVE 4,000 FT. FOR THE NORTHERN OREGON CASCADES.
  • A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM THURSDAY ABOVE 5,000 FT. FOR THE CASCADES IN LANE COUNTY.
  • A BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST AND THE CURRY COUNTY COAST. HEAVY SURF WITH BREAKER HEIGHTS 15 TO 20 FEET EXPECTED.
  • A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM SATURDAY ABOVE 2,000 FT.  FOR THE CENTRAL OREGON COAST, THE CURRY COUNTY COAST, CENTRAL DOUGLAS COUNTY, EASTERN CURRY COUNTY, JOSEPHINE COUNTY, THE EASTERN DOUGLAS COUNTY FOOTHILLS, AND JACKSON COUNTY.
  • A WINTER STORM WARNING IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM SATURDAY FOR EASTERN CURRY COUNTY AND JOSEPHINE COUNTY.
  • A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM THURSDAY ABOVE 2,000 FT. FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST, THE CURRY COUNTY COAST, AND CENTRAL DOUGLAS COUNTY.
  • A WINTER STORM WARNING IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM THURSDAY FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON CASCADES.
  • A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM SATURDAY FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON CASCADES, THE SOUTHERN OREGON CASCADES, AND THE SISKIYOU MOUNTAINS.
  • A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM FRIDAY FOR THE KLAMATH BASIN, NORTHERN AND EASTERN KLAMATH COUNTY, AND WESTERN, CENTRAL, AND EASTERN LAKE COUNTY.
  • A WINTER STORM WARNING IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM FRIDAY FOR WALLOWA COUNTY, THE NORTHERN BLUE MOUNTAINS OF OREGON, THE SOUTHERN BLUE MOUNTAINS OF OREGON, THE JOHN DAY BASIN, OCHOCO, THE JOHN DAY HIGHLANDS, AND THE EAST SLOPES OF THE OREGON CASCADES.
  • 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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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),
  • A good (50%) chance of AM showers, mostly cloudy with showers Thursday afternoon (0.25 in. of rain possible), evening rain and snow showers likely (70%), a good (50%) chance of rain and snow showers late Thursday night (0.10 in. of rain possible, no snow accumulation expected, snow level 1,000 ft.),
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain and snow showers, rain and snow showers likely (70%) and a bit warmer Friday afternoon (0.10 in. of rain possible, snow level 1,500 ft, no snow accumulation expected), a
  • (40%) chance of showers Friday night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of AM rain and snow showers (snow level 1,000 ft.), a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of showers Saturday afternoon, then partly cloudy with a (30%) chance of showers at night.
  • lows 35-32 highs 45-47.
  • A mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of showers Sunday, mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of showers Sunday night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of showers Monday, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers at night,
  • Partly cloudy and a bit warmer Tuesday, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Tuesday  night,
  • Then mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain Wednesday.
  • highs 48-53 lows 33-36. (seasonal averages high 54 low 36)

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Forecast for Roseburg:

  • Mostly cloudy with evening rain, rain and snow, heavy at times late tonight (0.25 in. of rain possible, 1-2 in. of snow possible, snow level 2,500 ft. falling to 2,000 ft. late tonight),
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with showers and snow showers with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms Thursday (0.10 in. of rain possible, 2-3 in. of snow possible, snow level 1,500 ft.), cloudy with showers snow showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms in the evening, a good (50%) chance of rain and snow showers late Thursday night (0.10 in. of rain possible, 1 in. of snow possible lower elevations while 1-2 in. of snow above 1,500 ft.,snow level 1,000 ft.),
  • Cloudy and a bit warmer with a (40%) chance of rain and snow showers Friday (0.10 in. of rain possible, snow level 300 ft. rising to 1,500 ft. in the afternoon), a good (50%) chance of evening rain and snow showers, rain and snow showers likely (70%) late Friday night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible, snow level 2,000 ft. falling to 1,000 ft. late at night),
  • Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain and snow showers Saturday and Saturday night.
  • lows 35-33 warming back to 35 Friday night cooling back to 33 Saturday night highs near 45.
  • A slight (20%) chance of rain and snow showers and a bit warmer Sunday and at night,
  • Partly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain and snow showers Monday, a slight (20%) chance of showers in the afternoon, just partly cloudy Monday night and Tuesday (a bit warmer), then mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain Tuesday night and Wednesday.
  • highs 48-55 lows 34-37. (seasonal averages high 56 low 38)

 

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

  • Mostly cloudy with coastal rain tonight and showers late while inland rain and snow showers late tonight (0.25 in. of rain possible, snow level 1,500 ft. late tonight) and windy (Wind: SW 20-30 mph at the shore decreasing to SW 10-15 mph late tonight while S 10-20 mph inland),
  • Mostly cloudy with coastal showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms and a bit cooler Thursday while inland showers, snow showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms Thursday (0.50 in. of rain possible, 1-2 in. of snow possible, snow level 900 ft. in the afternoon) and breezy (Wind: S 15-25 mph), showers, snow showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening, coastal showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms late Thursday night while inland rain and snow showers likely (70%) late Thursday night (0.25 in. of rain possible, 1-3 in. of snow possible) and breezy (Wind: S 15-25 mph),
  • AM coastal showers with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms and coastal showers likely (60%) and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of  thunderstorms and a bit warmer Friday afternoon while inland AM rain and snow showers with a inland showers, snow showers and a slight (20%)  chance of thunderstorms and a bit warmer in the afternoon (0.25 in. of rain possible, snow level 900 ft. rising to 2,000 ft. in the afternoon) and breezy (Wind: S 15-25 mph at the shore while S 10-20 mph inland, morning gusts to 40 mph, cloudy with a (40%) chance of evening showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms, coastal showers likely (70%) with a slight (20%)  chance of thunderstorms late at night while inland rain and snow showers likely (70%) late Friday night (0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a (30%) chance of showers, snow showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms Saturday AM, a good (50%) chance of showers in the afternoon, then mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of showers at night.
  • lows 38-36 highs 45-48.
  • Mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of AM rain and snow showers, a (30%) chance of showers Sunday afternoon, a slight (20%) chance of showers Sunday night and Monday, just partly cloudy Monday night and Tuesday, then mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance rain Tuesday night and Wednesday.
  • highs 49-54 lows 36-40. (seasonal averages high 54 low 41)

 

 

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Forecast for the Cascades in Lane County:

  • Mostly cloudy with rain and snow tonight (0.50 in. of rain possible, 4-8 in. of snow possible),
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with snow showers Thursday (1-3 in. of snow possible) and Thursday night (2 in. of snow possible),
  • A bit cooler with snow showers likely (70%) Friday (1 in. of snow possible), mostly cloudy and cold with a good (50%) chance of snow showers Friday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) of AM snow showers, a bit cooler with snow showers likely (70%) Saturday afternoon, then a (30%) chance of snow showers at night.
  • snow level 3,500 ft. falling to 3,000 ft. late tonight, 2,500 ft. Thursday AM, then at the surface Thursday night through Saturday.
  • lows 25-17 highs 32-28.
  • A  mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of snow showers Sunday, mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of snow showers Sunday night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun with a slight (20%) chance of snow showers and a bit warmer Monday, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow showers at night,
  • Just partly cloudy and a bit warmer Tuesday,  slight (20%) chance of rain and snow Tuesday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain and snow and a bit warmer Wednesday.
  • snow level at the surface Sunday through Monday, 3,000 ft. Monday night, then 4,000 ft. Tuesday through Wednesday.
  • highs 32-38 lows 19-26.

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**Because weather forecasting is a combination of science, intuition, and timing there can be no absolute guarantees that individual forecasts will be 100% accurate. Nature is in a constant state of flux and sudden unexpected weather events can happen.

________________

Get your local Eugene-Springfield and Lane County news on-line at eugenedailynews.com.

________________


Check out my latest Eugene Daily News Weather Or Not column:

http://eugenedailynews.com/2018/02/first-dont-succeed-repeat-forecast/

__________

Here is my weekly weather quiz question. What is a “Derecho?” The first person to post the correct answer as a comment on this page will win a week of free personalized weather forecasts tailored to your needs.  Good luck.

________________

Another Upper Level Low Pressure Trough (Shaded “U” shape with arrows) continues to control our weather with temperatures well below normal, but the snow seems to be staying in the mountains. The graphics for days 1-3 show the warm front moving in today and the cold front behind it Thursday. The graphics for days 3-7 show the disturbances headed toward the Pacific Northwest Sunday and a strong storm approaching the coast next Wednesday morning.

Note: It looks like Willamette Pass Ski, due to a lack of snow, is still not operating, but Hoodoo is open Wednesday through Sunday from 9 AM- 4 PM. Mt. Ashland is open and report all lifts are operating. They will also be open 9  AM until 4 pm March 24th through April 1st for Spring break. Check their websites for details on days of operation and ski conditions.

 

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Air Quality Index:

Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 12 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

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

Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 25 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)

 

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Home Wood Heating Advisory:

(Posted Daily)

Eugene-Springfield:  GREEN – Burning is Allowed.

OakridgeGREEN – Burning is Allowed.

*Note: Pellet stoves may be used anytime if they produce no visible emissions.

Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)

 

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Advisories:

  • A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM THURSDAY ABOVE 4,000 FT. FOR THE NORTHERN OREGON CASCADES.
  • A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TODAY UNTIL 7 AM THURSDAY ABOVE 5,000 FT. FOR THE CASCADES IN LANE COUNTY.
  • A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM TODAY UNTIL 1 PM THURSDAY ABOVE 2,000 FT. FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST, THE CURRY COUNTY COAST, CENTRAL DOUGLAS COUNTY, EASTERN CURRY COUNTY, JOSEPHINE COUNTY, THE EASTERN DOUGLAS COUNTY FOOTHILLS, AND JACKSON COUNTY.
  • A WINTER STORM WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TODAY UNTIL 1 PM THURSDAY FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON CASCADES.
  • A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TODAY UNTIL 1PM THURSDAY FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON CASCADES, THE SOUTHERN OREGON CASCADES, THE SISKIYOU MOUNTAINS, THE KLAMATH BASIN, NORTHERN AND EASTERN KLAMATH COUNTY, AND WESTERN, CENTRAL, AND EASTERN LAKE COUNTY.
  • 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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Forecast for the Southern and lower Mid Willamette Valley including Eugene-Springfield and Albany-Corvallis:

  • Mostly cloudy with rain this afternoon (0.25 in. of rain possible) and tonight (0.25 in. of rain possible),
  • Showers Thursday (0.25 in. of rain possible), rain and snow showers likely (70%) Thursday night (0.10 in. of rain possible, no snow accumulation expected, snow level 1,000 ft.),
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain and snow showers, showers and a bit warmer Friday afternoon (0.10 in. of rain possible), then a good (50%) chance of showers Friday night.
  • highs 45-47 lows 35-32.
  • Mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance  of AM rain and snow showers, a bit warmer with a (30%) chance of showers Saturday afternoon (snow level 500 ft.), mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers at night through Sunday night,
  • Partly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow showers Monday (snow level 1,000 ft.), partly cloudy with a slight(20%) chance of showers at night,
  • Then a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer Tuesday.
  • highs 46-52 lows 32-34. (seasonal averages high 53 low 36)

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Forecast for Roseburg:

  • Mostly cloudy with rain this afternoon and evening (0.10 in. of rain possible, snow level 1,500 ft. rising to 3,500 ft.), rain and snow late tonight (0.50 in. of rain possible, 3-4 in. of snow possible, snow level 2,000 ft. late tonight),
  • Mostly cloudy with showers, snow showers and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms Thursday (0.25 in. of rain possible, 2-4 in. of snow possible, snow level 1,500 ft.), rain and snow showers in the evening, rain and snow showers likely (70%) late Thursday night (0.25 in. of rain possible, snow level 1,500 ft. falling to 1,000 ft. late at night),
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and snow showers likely (70%) Friday (0.10 in. of rain possible, snow level 200 ft. rising to 1,500 ft. in the afternoon), then a good (50%) chance of rain and snow showers Friday night.
  • highs 49-45 lows 35-32.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a (40%) chance of rain and snow showers Saturday and Saturday night,
  • A slight (20%) chance of rain and snow showers and a bit warmer Sunday and at night,
  • Partly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of showers Monday and Monday night,
  • Then just mostly cloudy and a bit cooler Tuesday.
  • highs 46-54 cooling to 52 Tuesday lows 32-34. (seasonal averages high 56 low 38)

 

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

  • Mostly cloudy with rain this afternoon (0.50 in. of rain possible) and breezy (Wind: SW 20-30 mph at the shore while SW 10-20 mph inland, gusts to 40 mph), evening rain, showers tonight (0.75 in. of rain possible, snow level 1,500 ft. late tonight) and windy (Wind: SW 20-30 mph at the shore decreasing to SW 10-15 mph late tonight while S 10-20 mph inland),
  • Mostly cloudy with coastal showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms and a bit cooler Thursday afternoon while inland showers, snow showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon (0.50 in. of rain possible, 2-3 in. of snow possible, snow level 1,500 ft. falling to 1,000 ft. in the afternoon), coastal showers and a slight (20%) chance of evening thunderstorms with coastal showers likely (70%) and a slight (20%) chance of coastal thunderstorms late Thursday night while inland evening rain and snow showers and inland rain and snow showers likely (70%) late Thursday night (0.25 in. of rain possible),
  • Rain and snow showers likely (60%) and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of  thunderstorms Friday (0.25 in. of rain possible, snow level 700 ft. rising to 1,500 ft. in the afternoon), then mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain and snow showers Friday night.
  • highs 49-44 warming to 47 Friday lows 40-35.
  • Mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain and snow showers Saturday through Sunday (a bit warmer), mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Sunday night through Monday night,
  • Then just mostly cloudy Tuesday.
  • highs 47-53 lows 35-37 cooling back to 35 Monday night. (seasonal averages high 54 low 41)

 

 

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Forecast for the Cascades in Lane County:

  • Mostly cloudy with rain and snow and a bit cooler this afternoon (0.50 in. of rain possible, 2-5 in.of snow possible), rain and snow tonight (0.50 in. of rain possible, 4-8 in. of snow possible),
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with snow showers Thursday (1-3 in. of snow possible) and Thursday night (1-2 in. of snow possible),
  •  A good (50%) chance of AM snow showers, a bit cooler with snow showers likely (70%) Friday afternoon (1 in. of snow possible), then mostly cloudy and cold cloudy with a good (50%) chance of snow showers Friday night (2 in. of snow possible).
  • snow level 3,000 ft. this afternoon,  3,500 ft. falling to 3,000 ft. late tonight, 2,500 ft. Thursday AM, then at the surface Thursday night and Friday.
  • highs 34-30 lows 25-18.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of snow showers Saturday, a (30%) chance of snow showers at night,
  • A  mix of clouds and sun with a slight (20%) chance of snow showers Sunday, partly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of snow showers at night and Monday, just partly cloudy Monday night,
  • Then a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer Tuesday.
  • snow level at the surface Saturday through Monday, then free air freezing level 3,500 ft. Monday night and Tuesday.
  • highs 28-36 lows 16-22.

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**Because weather forecasting is a combination of science, intuition, and timing there can be no absolute guarantees that individual forecasts will be 100% accurate. Nature is in a constant state of flux and sudden unexpected weather events can happen.

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