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Check out my latest Eugene Daily News Weather Or Not Column How Did A Bunny End Up As A Representative Of Easter?

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And don’t forget my latest feature story in the continuing series on service club organizations called This Moose Isn’t Named Bullwinkle.

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And my feature article about Contractors Electric called Is The Ground Wire The White One Or The Black One?

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Here is my new weekly weather quiz question. What is a “Lake Breeze?” Please remember to post your answer as a comment by clicking on “no comments /comments” in the upper right hand portion of this page under the caption, then add your comment. The first person to post the correct answer will win a week of free personalized weather forecasts tailored to your needs. The answer has to be a comment to win. An email answer will not count. Good luck.

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An upper level trough of low pressure (Shaded “U” shape with blue arrows) is moving to the east away from us while high pressure (Shaded “Arch” shape in blue arrows) gives us a short break until the next upper low moves in.  A frontal system is bringing us more rain. Another frontal system moves in for a wet weekend by the look of this map.

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Air Quality Index:

Eugene-Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 20 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 14 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.

Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 11 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

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

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Advisories:

• A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM WEDNESDAY ABOVE 4,500 FT. FOR THE NORTHERN OREGON CASCADES AND THE CASCADES IN LANE COUNTY.
• A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM WEDNESDAY FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON CASCADES, THE SOUTHERN OREGON CASCADES, AND THE SISKIYOU MOUNTAINS.
• A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING UNTIL UNTIL 9 AM WEDNESDAY FOR THE KLAMATH BASIN, NORTHERN AND EASTERN KLAMATH COUNTY, AND WESTERN, CENTRAL AND EASTERN LAKE COUNTY.

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

• Cloudy with rain likely (70%) this evening, a (40%) chance of showers late tonight (0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of  AM showers Wednesday, a (40%) chance of afternoon showers (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),  partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening showers, just partly cloudy late Wednesday night through Thursday night,
• A mix of clouds and sun with a slight (20%) chance of rain Friday afternoon, then becoming mostly cloudy with rain Friday night.
• lows 44-38 warming back to 44 Friday night highs 58-65 cooling to 62 Saturday.
• Mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) Saturday, a good (50%) chance of showers Saturday night and Sunday, a (40%) chance of showers at night,
• A mix of clouds and sun with a (30%) chance of rain Monday, a (40%) chance of showers at night,
• Then mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers Tuesday.
• highs 56-58 cooling to 55 Tuesday lows near 40. (seasonal averages high 59 low 39)
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Eugene-Springfield Pollen Count:

Trees: Moderate- 62

Grass: High- 0

Reading as of: 4/7/15

Data courtesy of Oregon Allergy Associates.

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Forecast for the Umpqua Basin including Roseburg:

• Cloudy with a (40%) chance of showers tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible, snow level 3,500 ft. late at night),
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Wednesday (snow level 3,500 ft.), mostly cloudy in the evening, partly cloudy late Wednesday night through Thursday night,
• Mostly cloudy Friday, then becoming mostly cloudy with rain Friday night.
• lows 40-38 warming back to 44 Friday night highs 58-66.
• Mostly cloudy with rain Saturday, a (30%) chance of rain and colder at night,
• Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Sunday, cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain Sunday night,
• A slight (20%) chance of rain Monday, then mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of showers Monday night and Tuesday.
• highs 55-60 cooling back to 55 Tuesday lows 39-42. (seasonal averages high 60 low 41)

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Forecast for the South Oregon Coast including Coos Bay and North Bend:

• Cloudy with a (30%) chance of showers tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Partly cloudy Wednesday with a slight (20%) chance of showers (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), mostly cloudy in the evening, just partly cloudy Wednesday night through Thursday night,
• Mostly cloudy Friday, then mostly cloudy with rain Friday night.
• lows 45-42 warming back to 47 Friday night highs 56-59 cooling to 57 Friday.
• Mostly cloudy with rain Saturday, rain likely (60%) and colder at night,
• Cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Sunday, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Sunday night and Monday, then mostly cloudy a (40%) chance of showers Monday night and Tuesday.
• highs 52-56 cooling back to 52 Tuesday lows 42-44. (seasonal averages high 54 low 42)

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Forecast for the Cascades in Lane County:

• Mostly cloudy with rain and snow this evening, showers and snow likely (70%) late tonight (0.75 in. of rain possible, 5-9 in. of snow possible),
• Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain and snow showers Wednesday (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow showers in the evening, partly cloudy late Wednesday night,
• Partly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow showers Thursday afternoon, a slight (20%) chance of showers in the evening, just partly cloudy late Thursday night,
• A mix of clouds and sun Friday, then becoming mostly cloudy with rain and snow likely (70%) Friday night.
• snow level 4,000 ft. tonight and Wednesday, 5,000 ft. Wednesday night and Thursday, 6,000 ft. Thursday night, free air freezing level 7,000 ft. Friday, then 5,000 ft. Friday night
• lows 30-27 warming to 32 Friday night highs 43-58.
• Mostly cloudy with rain and snow Saturday, rain and snow  showers likely (60%) at night,
• A good (50%) chance of rain and snow showers Sunday, a (40%) chance of rain and snow showers Sunday night,
• A mix of clouds and sun with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow Monday, a good (50%) chance of rain and snow showers at night,
• Then rain and snow showers likely (60%) Tuesday.
• snow level 4,000 ft. Saturday, 3,500 ft. Saturday night, 3,000 ft. Sunday, 4,000 ft. Sunday night through Monday night, then 3,000 ft. Tuesday.
• highs 35-42 cooling to near 32 Tuesday lows 24-28.
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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 How Did A Bunny End Up As A Representative Of Easter?

_____

And don’t forget my latest feature story in the continuing series on service club organizations called This Moose Isn’t Named Bullwinkle.

_____

And my feature article about Contractors Electric called Is The Ground Wire The White One Or The Black One?

__________________

Here is my new weekly weather quiz question. What is a “Lake Breeze?” Please remember to post your answer as a comment by clicking on “no comments /comments” in the upper right hand portion of this page under the caption, then add your comment. The first person to post the correct answer will win a week of free personalized weather forecasts tailored to your needs. The answer has to be a comment to win. An email answer will not count. Good luck.

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An upper level trough of low pressure (Shaded “U” shape with blue arrows) will be controlling our weather through next week.  A frontal system is bringing us more rain. Another frontal system moves in for a wet weekend by the look of this map.

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Air Quality Index:

Eugene-Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 59 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 16 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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Advisories:

• A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON UNTIL 3 AM WEDNESDAY ABOVE 4,500 FT. FOR THE NORTHERN OREGON CASCADES AND THE CASCADES IN LANE COUNTY.
• A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM THIS EVENING FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON CASCADES, THE SOUTHERN OREGON CASCADES, AND THE SISKIYOU MOUNTAINS.

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

• Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM showers, rain this afternoon (0.10 in. of rain possible), rain likely (60%) this evening, a (40%) chance of showers late tonight (0.25 in. of rain possible),
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of  AM showers Wednesday,(40%) chance of afternoon showers (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), then partly cloudy late Wednesday night through Thursday night,
• highs 55-65 lows 44-38.
• A mix of clouds and sun with a slight (20%) chance of rain Friday afternoon, becoming mostly cloudy with rain Friday night,
• Mostly cloudy with showers likely (60%) Saturday, a good (50%) chance of showers Saturday night,
• Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of showers Sunday, mostly cloudy at night,
• Then a mix of clouds and sun Monday.
• highs 65-57 warming to 60 Monday lows 43-37. (seasonal averages high 59 low 39)
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Eugene-Springfield Pollen Count:

Trees: Moderate- 77

Grass: High- 0

Reading as of: 4/4/15

Data courtesy of Oregon Allergy Associates.

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Forecast for the Umpqua Basin including Roseburg:

• Cloudy with rain and snow showers likely (60%) this AM, showers this afternoon (0.10 in. of rain possible, snow level 2,500 ft. rising to 3,500 ft.), a (30%) chance of showers tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible, snow level 3,500 ft. late at night),
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Wednesday AM (snow level 3,500 ft.), partly cloudy Wednesday afternoon through Thursday night.
• highs 54-66 lows 40-38 warming back to 40 Thursday night.
• Partly cloudy Friday, becoming mostly cloudy with rain Friday night and Saturday, a (30%) chance of showers at night,
• Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow showers Sunday, a (40%) chance of showers Sunday night,
• Then just mostly cloudy Monday.
• highs 66-55 warming back to 66 Monday lows 44-37. (seasonal averages high 60 low 41)

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Forecast for the South Oregon Coast including Coos Bay and North Bend:

• Cloudy with a good (50%) chance of coastal showers, showers likely (60%) this afternoon (0.10 in. of rain possible), a (30%) chance of showers tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Wednesday (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), just partly cloudy Wednesday night through Thursday night.
• highs 54-59 lows 44-42 warming back to 44 Thursday night.
• Partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Friday afternoon, becoming mostly cloudy with rain Friday night and Saturday, showers likely (60%) at night,
• Cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers Sunday, mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of showers at night,
• Then just mostly cloudy Monday.
• highs 58-52 warming to 56 lows 46-42. (seasonal averages high 54 low 42)

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Forecast for the Cascades in Lane County:

• Mostly cloudy with AM rain and snow showers likely (60%), rain and snow this afternoon and evening (0.25 in. of rain possible, 2-4 in. of snow possible), rain and snow showers likely (60%) tonight (0.50 in. of rain possible, 3-6 in. of snow possible),
• Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain and snow showers Wednesday (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), partly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain and snow showers in the evening, partly cloudy late Wednesday night,
• Partly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow showers Thursday afternoon, a slight (20%) chance of showers in the evening, just partly cloudy late Thursday night.
• snow level 4,000 ft. today through Wednesday, 5,000 ft. Wednesday night, 4,500 ft. Thursday, then 6,000 ft. Thursday night.
• highs 36-52 lows 30-27.
• A mix of clouds and sun Friday, becoming mostly cloudy with rain and snow likely (70%) Friday night,
• Mostly cloudy with rain and snow showers Saturday, rain and snow  showers likely (70%) at night,
• Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow showers Sunday, mostly cloudy Sunday night,
• Then a mix of clouds and sun Monday.
• free air freezing level 7,000 ft. Friday, snow level 5,000 ft. Friday night, 4,000 ft. Saturday, 3,000 ft. Saturday night and Sunday, then free air freezing level 5,000 ft. Sunday night and Monday.
• highs 55-37 warming to 44 Sunday cooling to near 40 Monday lows 32-24 warming to 26 Sunday night.
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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 It’s 363 Miles Long, But What Is It?

_____

And don’t forget my latest feature story in the continuing series on service club organizations called This Moose Isn’t Named Bullwinkle.

_____

And my feature article about Contractors Electric called Is The Ground Wire The White One Or The Black One?

__________________

Here is my new weekly weather quiz question. What is a “Lake Breeze?” Please remember to post your answer as a comment by clicking on “no comments /comments” in the upper right hand portion of this page under the caption, then add your comment. The first person to post the correct answer will win a week of free personalized weather forecasts tailored to your needs. The answer has to be a comment to win. An email answer will not count. Good luck.

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An upper level trough of low pressure (Shaded “U” shape with blue arrows) will be controlling our weather through next week. A frontal system moves in for another wet weekend by the look of this map.

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Air Quality Index:

Eugene-Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 9 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 7 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

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

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

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Advisories: None At This Time.

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

• Cloudy with rain likely (70%) this evening, a good (50%) chance of rain late tonight (0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain Tuesday, rain likely (60%) in the afternoon (0.25 in. of rain possible), a (40%) chance of showers in the evening, a slight (20%) chance of showers late at night (0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM showers, then partly cloudy  Wednesday afternoon through Thursday night,
• lows 40-42 cooling to 38 Wednesday night warming to 40 Thursday night highs 55-65.
• A mix of clouds and sun Friday, becoming mostly cloudy with rain likely (60%) at night,
• Mostly cloudy with rain likely (60%) Saturday, a (40%) chance of rain Saturday night,
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Sunday, partly cloudy at night,
• Then a mix of clouds and sun Monday.
• highs 65-57 warming to 60 Monday lows 43-37. (seasonal averages high 59 low 39)
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Eugene-Springfield Pollen Count:

Trees: Moderate- 77

Grass: High- 0

Reading as of: 4/4/15

Data courtesy of Oregon Allergy Associates.

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Forecast for the Umpqua Basin including Roseburg:

• Mostly cloudy with rain tonight (0.15 in. of rain possible, snow level 3,500 ft.),
• Cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain Tuesday AM, rain likely (60%) in the afternoon (snow level 3,000 ft. rising to 3,500 ft.), a (40%) chance of showers Tuesday night (snow level 3,500 ft. late at night),
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Wednesday AM (snow level 3,500 ft.), partly cloudy Wednesday afternoon through Thursday night.
• lows 42-38 warming back to 42 Thursday night highs 54-67.
• Partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Friday, mostly cloudy with rain likely (60%) Friday night,
• Rain likely (60%) Saturday, a (30%) chance of showers at night,
• Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow showers Sunday, a (40%) chance of showers Sunday night,
• Then just mostly cloudy Monday.
• highs 68-55 warming to 65 Monday lows 44-37. (seasonal averages high 60 low 41)

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Forecast for the South Oregon Coast including Coos Bay and North Bend:

• Mostly cloudy with rain tonight (0.20 in. of rain possible),
• Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain, rain likely (60%) Tuesday afternoon, a (30%) chance of showers Tuesday night,
• Partly cloudy at the shore while mostly cloudy inland with a slight (20%) chance of showers Wednesday AM, just partly cloudy in the afternoon and evening inland, mostly clear late Wednesday night,
• Then partly cloudy Thursday and Thursday night.
• lows 42-44 cooling back to 42 Wednesday night warming to 44 Thursday night highs 54-59.
• Partly cloudy Friday, becoming mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) Friday night,
• Rain Saturday, showers likely (60%) at night,
• Cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers Sunday, mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of showers at night,
• Then just mostly cloudy Monday.
• highs 58-52 warming to 56 lows 46-42. (seasonal averages high 54 low 42)

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Forecast for the Cascades in Lane County:

• Mostly cloudy with rain and snow likely (60%) tonight (0.10 in. of rain possible, 1 in. of snow possible),
• Rain and snow Tuesday (0.25 in. of rain possible, 1-4 in. of snow possible), cloudy with evening showers, a good (50%) chance of rain and snow showers Tuesday night (0.25 in. of rain possible, 1-4 in. of snow possible),
• A mix of clouds and sun with a (40%) chance of rain and snow showers Wednesday, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow showers in the evening, partly cloudy Wednesday night through Thursday night.
• snow level 4,000 ft. tonight through Wednesday, 5,000 ft. Wednesday night, free air freezing level 5500 ft. Thursday, then 7,000 ft. Thursday night.
• lows 27-25 warming back to 27 Thursday night highs 38-54.
• A mix of clouds and sun Friday, becoming mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) Friday night,
• Mostly cloudy with rain Saturday, a good (50%) chance of showers at night,
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of  showers Sunday, partly cloudy Sunday night,
• Then a mix of clouds and sun Monday.
• free air freezing level 7,000 ft. Friday, snow level 6,000 ft. Friday night, 4,500 ft. Saturday, 4,000 ft. Saturday night, 3,000 ft. Sunday, then free air freezing level 5,000 ft. Sunday night and Monday.
• highs 55-37 warming to 44 Sunday cooling to near 40 Monday lows 32-24 warming to 26 Sunday night.
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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.

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_________________

Check out my latest Eugene Daily News Weather Or Not Column It’s 363 Miles Long, But What Is It?

_____

And don’t forget my latest feature story in the continuing series on service club organizations called This Moose Isn’t Named Bullwinkle.

_____

And my feature article about Contractors Electric called Is The Ground Wire The White One Or The Black One?

__________________

Here is my new weekly weather quiz question. What is a “Lake Breeze?” Please remember to post your answer as a comment by clicking on “no comments /comments” in the upper right hand portion of this page under the caption, then add your comment. The first person to post the correct answer will win a week of free personalized weather forecasts tailored to your needs. The answer has to be a comment to win. An email answer will not count. Good luck.

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An upper level trough of low pressure (Shaded “U” shape with blue arrows) will be controlling our weather through next week. A frontal system moves in for another wet weekend by the look of this map.

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Air Quality Index:

Eugene-Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 10 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 23 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

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

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Advisories: None At This Time.

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

• Patchy AM fog, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers today (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), a good (50%) chance of showers tonight (0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain Tuesday, rain likely (60%) in the afternoon, a (40%) chance of showers in the evening, a slight (20%) chance of showers late at night,
• Just partly cloudy Wednesday and Wednesday night.
• highs 58-56 warming to 62 Wednesday lows 40-36.
• Partly cloudy Thursday and Thursday night,
• A mix of clouds and sun Friday, more clouds to mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain at night,
• Mostly cloudy with rain likely (60%) Saturday, a (40%) chance of rain Saturday night,
• Then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Sunday.
• highs 64-58 lows near 40. (seasonal averages high 59 low 39)
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Eugene-Springfield Pollen Count:

Trees: Moderate- 115

Grass: High- 0

Reading as of: 4/3/15

Data courtesy of Oregon Allergy Associates.

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Forecast for the Umpqua Basin including Roseburg:

• Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of AM rain and snow showers, rain this afternoon (under 0.10 in. of rain possible, snow level 2,500 ft. rising to 3,000 ft. in the afternoon), rain tonight (0.15 in. of rain possible, snow level 3,500 ft.),
• Cloudy with a (30%) chance of showers Tuesday AM, showers likely (70%) in the afternoon (snow level 3,000 ft. rising to 3,500 ft.), a (40%) chance of showers Tuesday night (snow level 3,500 ft. late at night),
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Wednesday AM, partly cloudy in the afternoon and Wednesday night.
• highs 53-60 lows 42-38.
• Partly cloudy Thursday through Friday, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Friday night,
• Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain Saturday, a (30%) chance of showers at night,
• Then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Sunday.
• highs 64-68 cooling to 62 Saturday lows 40-43 cooling back to 40 Saturday night. (seasonal averages high 60 low 41)

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Forecast for the South Oregon Coast including Coos Bay and North Bend:

• Coastal showers likely (70%) this AM with showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms this afternoon while a good (50%) chance of AM inland showers and inland rain this afternoon (0.20 in. of rain possible), coastal evening rain and rain likely (60%) tonight while inland rain tonight (0.20 in. of rain possible),
• Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM showers, a (40%) chance of coastal showers Tuesday afternoon while inland afternoon showers likely (60%), mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of showers Tuesday night,
• Partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Wednesday AM, just partly cloudy in the afternoon and Wednesday night.
• highs 53-56 lows near 42.
• Partly cloudy Thursday through Friday, mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain Friday night and Saturday, mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of showers at night,
• Then cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Sunday.
• highs 58-56 lows 45-42. (seasonal averages high 54 low 42)

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Forecast for the Cascades in Lane County:

• Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms this AM, rain and snow showers likely (60%) this afternoon, rain and snow showers tonight (0.10 in. of rain possible, 1 in. of snow possible),
• Cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain and snow showers, showers likely (60%) Tuesday afternoon (0.25 in. of rain possible, 1-4 in. of snow possible), mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain and snow showers Tuesday night,
• A mix of clouds and sun with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow showers Wednesday, then just partly cloudy Wednesday night.
• snow level 2,500 ft. today, 4,000 ft. tonight and Tuesday, 3,500 ft. Tuesday night and Wednesday, then free air freezing level 6,000 ft. Wednesday night.
• highs 39-43 lows 28-25.
• Partly cloudy Thursday and Thursday night,
• A mix of clouds and sun Friday, mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain Friday night,
• Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow Saturday, a (40%) chance of rain and snow showers at night,
• Then mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow showers Sunday.
• free air freezing level 6,000 ft. Thursday, 7,000 ft. Thursday night and Friday, snow level 6,500 ft. Friday night, 5,500 ft. Saturday, 4,500 ft. Saturday night, then 3,500 ft. Sunday.
• highs 50-42 lows 30-28.
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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.

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Check out my latest Eugene Daily News Weather Or Not Column It’s 363 Miles Long, But What Is It?

_____

And don’t forget my latest feature story in the continuing series on service club organizations called This Moose Isn’t Named Bullwinkle.

_____

And my feature article about Contractors Electric called Is The Ground Wire The White One Or The Black One?

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No winner this week. Here is my weekly weather quiz question for the last time. What is “Zero Datum?” Here is the correct answer. Zero Datum: In hydrologic terms, a reference “zero” elevation for a stream or river gauge. This “zero” can be referenced (usually within ten feet of the bottom of the channel) to mean sea level, or to any other recognized datum. I’ll have a new weekly weather quiz question for you Monday. Please remember to post your answer as a comment by clicking on “no comments /comments” in the upper right hand portion of this page under the caption, then add your comment. The first person to post the correct answer will win a week of free personalized weather forecasts tailored to your needs. The answer has to be a comment to win. An email answer will not count. Good luck.

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An upper level trough of low pressure (Shaded “U” shape with blue arrows) will be controlling our weather through the rest of weekend into next week. A frontal system already moved its way through the area.

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Air Quality Index:

Eugene-Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 16 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 11 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 12 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

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

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Advisories:

• A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM THIS EVENING FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON CASCADES, THE SOUTHERN OREGON CASCADES, THE SISKIYOU MOUNTAINS, THE KLAMATH BASIN, NORTHERN AND EASTERN KLAMATH COUNTY, WESTERN, CENTRAL, AND EASTERN LAKE COUNTY.

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

• Mostly cloudy with showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms with small hail possible this evening (0.10 in. of rain possible), showers late tonight (0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers Monday (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), showers likely (60%) in the evening, a good (50%) chance of showers late Monday night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers Tuesday,  mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of showers in the evening,
• AM clouds with a slight (20%) chance of showers AM showers, just clouds and sun Wednesday afternoon, just partly cloudy Wednesday night.
• lows 36-40 cooling back to 36 Wednesday night highs 58-62.
• Partly cloudy Thursday and Thursday night,
• A mix of clouds and sun Friday, more clouds to mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain at night,
• Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain Saturday, then mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain Saturday night and Sunday.
• highs 64-58 lows near 40. (seasonal averages high 59 low 39)
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Eugene-Springfield Pollen Count:

Trees: Moderate- 115

Grass: High- 0

Reading as of: 4/3/15

Data courtesy of Oregon Allergy Associates.

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Forecast for the Umpqua Basin including Roseburg:

• Cloudy with showers and isolated thunderstorms this evening,  a good (50%) chance of showers late tonight (0.10 in. of rain possible, small hail possible, snow level 3,000 ft. falling to 2,500 ft.),
• Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of AM rain and snow showers Monday, a (40%) chance of showers in the afternoon (under 0.01 in. of rain possible, snow level 2,000 ft. rising to 2,500 ft. in the afternoon), showers likely (70%) Monday night (0.15 in. of rain possible, snow level 3,500 ft.),
• A (30%) chance of showers Tuesday AM, showers likely (60%) in the afternoon (snow level 3,000 ft. rising to 3,500 ft.), a (40%) chance of showers Tuesday night (snow level 3,500 ft. late at night),
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Wednesday AM, partly cloudy in the afternoon and Wednesday night.
• lows 36-42 cooling to 38 Wednesday night highs 53-60.
• Partly cloudy Thursday through Friday, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Friday night,
• Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain Saturday, a (30%) chance of showers at night,
• Then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Sunday.
• highs 64-68 cooling to 62 Saturday lows 40-43 cooling back to 40 Saturday night. (seasonal averages high 60 low 41)

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Forecast for the South Oregon Coast including Coos Bay and North Bend:

• Mostly cloudy with showers tonight, isolated thunderstorms this evening changing to a slight (20%) of thunderstorms by late evening, (0.30 in. of rain possible, more in storms, small hail possible),
• Coastal showers likely (70%) Monday AM with showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon while a good (50%) chance of AM inland showers and inland showers in the afternoon (0.20 in. of rain possible), coastal evening showers and showers likely (60%) Monday night while inland showers at night (0.20 in. of rain possible),
• Cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers, coastal showers likely (60%) Tuesday afternoon while inland afternoon showers, mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of showers Tuesday night,
• Partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Wednesday AM, just partly cloudy in the afternoon, then just partly cloudy Wednesday night.
• lows near 42 highs 58-55.
• Partly cloudy Friday, mostly with a (40%) chance of rain Friday night and Saturday, mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of showers at night,
• Then cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Sunday.
• highs near 57 lows 45-42. (seasonal averages high 54 low 42)

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Forecast for the Cascades in Lane County:

• Cloudy with a rain and snow showers with a slight (20%) chance of isolated evening thunderstorms with small hail possible this evening, a good (50%) chance of rain and snow showers late tonight (0.10 in. of rain possible with more in storms, 2 in. of snow possible),
• Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow showers Monday, rain and snow showers likely (70%) Monday night (0.10 in. of rain possible, 2 in. of snow possible),
• Rain and snow showers likely (60%) Tuesday, cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow showers Tuesday night,
• AM rain and snow showers, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of  rain and snow showers Wednesday afternoon, then just partly cloudy Wednesday night.
• snow level 3,000 ft. tonight, 3,500 ft. Monday, 4,000 ft. Monday night, 3,500 ft. Tuesday, 4,000 ft. Tuesday night and Wednesday, then free air freezing level 6,000 ft. Wednesday night.
• lows 20-28 cooling to 25 Wednesday night highs 39-45.
• Partly cloudy Thursday and Thursday night,
• A mix of clouds and sun Friday, mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain Friday night,
• Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow Saturday, a (40%) chance of rain and snow at night,
• Then mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain and snow Sunday.
• free air freezing level 6,000 ft. Thursday, 7,000 ft. Thursday night, free air freezing level 7,000 ft. Friday, snow level 6,500 ft. Friday night,  5,000 ft. Saturday, 4,500 ft. Saturday night, then 3,500 ft. Sunday.
• highs 50-40 lows 30-28.
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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 It’s 363 Miles Long, But What Is It?

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And don’t forget my latest feature story in the continuing series on service club organizations called This Moose Isn’t Named Bullwinkle.

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And my feature article about Contractors Electric called Is The Ground Wire The White One Or The Black One?

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No winner this week. Here is my weekly weather quiz question for the last time. What is “Zero Datum?” Here is the correct answer. Zero Datum: In hydrologic terms, a reference “zero” elevation for a stream or river gauge. This “zero” can be referenced (usually within ten feet of the bottom of the channel) to mean sea level, or to any other recognized datum. I’ll have a new weekly weather quiz question for you Monday. Please remember to post your answer as a comment by clicking on “no comments /comments” in the upper right hand portion of this page under the caption, then add your comment. The first person to post the correct answer will win a week of free personalized weather forecasts tailored to your needs. The answer has to be a comment to win. An email answer will not count. Good luck.

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An upper level trough of low pressure (Shaded “U” shape with blue arrows) will be controlling our weather through the rest of weekend into next week. A frontal system already moved its way through the area.

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Air Quality Index:

Eugene-Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 32 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 53 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.

Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 30 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

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

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Advisories:

• A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM TODAY FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON CASCADES, THE SOUTHERN OREGON CASCADES, THE SISKIYOU MOUNTAINS, THE KLAMATH BASIN, NORTHERN AND EASTERN KLAMATH COUNTY, WESTERN, CENTRAL, AND EASTERN LAKE COUNTY.

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

• Mostly cloudy with showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms with small hail possible this afternoon and evening (0.10 in. of rain possible), a (40%) chance of showers late tonight (0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM showers, good (50%) chance of showers Monday afternoon (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), showers likely (60%) in the evening, a good (50%) chance of showers late Monday night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers Tuesday, then a (30%) chance of showers at night.
  highs 56-60 lows 36-40.
• Partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Wednesday, just partly cloudy Wednesday night through Thursday night,
• A mix of clouds and sun Friday, mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain at night,
• Then mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Saturday.
• highs 62-64 cooling back to 62 Saturday lows 38-42. (seasonal averages high 59 low 39)
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Eugene-Springfield Pollen Count:

Trees: Moderate- 115

Grass: High- 0

Reading as of: 4/3/15

Data courtesy of Oregon Allergy Associates.

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Forecast for the Umpqua Basin including Roseburg:

• Mostly cloudy showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms this AM, showers with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms this  afternoon (0.20 in. of rain possible, small hail possible, snow level 2,500 ft.), showers likely (70%) with a slight chance of thunderstorms this evening, then a good (50%) chance of showers late tonight (0.10 in. of rain possible, small hail possible, snow level 2,500 ft.),
• A good (50%) chance of AM rain and snow showers Monday, a (40%) chance of showers in the afternoon (under 0.01 in. of rain possible, snow level 1,500 ft. rising to 2,500 ft. in the afternon), showers likely (70%) Monday night (0.15 in. of rain possible, snow level 3,500 ft.) and Tuesday (snow level 3,000 ft. rising to 3,500 ft.), a (40%) chance of showers Tuesday night.
• highs 53-58 lows 35-40.
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Wednesday, partly cloudy Wednesday night through Friday, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain at night,
• Then mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain Saturday.
• highs 60-68 cooling to 62 Saturday lows 38-43. (seasonal averages high 60 low 41)

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Forecast for the South Oregon Coast including Coos Bay and North Bend:

• Mostly cloudy with showers likely (70%) and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms with small hail this afternoon and evening (0.30 in. of rain possible), a (40%) chance of showers showers late tonight (0.15 in. of rain possible),
• Coastal showers likely (70%) Monday AM while a good (50%) chance of AM inland showers and inland showers in the afternoon (0.20 in. of rain possible), coastal evening showers likely (60%) Monday night while inland showers at night (0.20 in. of rain possible),
• Mostly cloudy with showers likely (60%) Tuesday, then a (30%) chance of showers Tuesday night.
• highs near 55 lows 40-43.
• Partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Wednesday, partly cloudy Wednesday night through Friday, then mostly with a (40%) chance of rain Friday night and Saturday.
• highs near 57 lows 42-46. (seasonal averages high 54 low 42)

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Forecast for the Cascades in Lane County:

• Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of morning showers, showers and a slight (20%) chance of isolated afternoon and evening thunderstorms today with small hail possible (0.25 in. of rain possible, 2 in. of snow possible), rain and snow showers tonight (0.10 in. of rain possible with more in storms, 2 in. of snow possible),
• Cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of snow showers Monday AM, a  (40%) chance of showers with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms  in the afternoon, rain and snow showers likely (60%) in the evening, a good (50%) chance of rain and snow showers late Monday night and Tuesday AM, rain and snow showers in the afternoon, then a good (50%) chance of rain and snow showers Tuesday night.
• snow level 3,500 ft. today and tonight, 2,500 ft. Monday, 3,500 ft. Monday night and Tuesday, then 4,000 ft. Tuesday night.
• highs 39-42 lows 20-28.
• A mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of  rain and snow showers Wednesday, just partly cloudy Wednesday night through Thursday night,
• A mix of clouds and sun Friday, mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain Friday night,
• Then mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow Saturday.
• snow level 4,000  ft. Wednesday, free air freezing level 6,000 ft. Wednesday night, 5,500 ft. Thursday, 7,000 ft. Thursday night and Friday, snow level 6,000 ft. Friday night, then 5,500 ft. Saturday.
• highs 45-50 cooling to 48 Saturday lows 28-32.
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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.

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Check out my latest Eugene Daily News Weather Or Not Column It’s 363 Miles Long, But What Is It?

_____

And don’t forget my latest feature story in the continuing series on service club organizations called This Moose Isn’t Named Bullwinkle.

_____

And my feature article about Contractors Electric called Is The Ground Wire The White One Or The Black One?

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No winner this week. Here is my weekly weather quiz question for the last time. What is “Zero Datum?” Here is the correct answer. Zero Datum: In hydrologic terms, a reference “zero” elevation for a stream or river gauge. This “zero” can be referenced (usually within ten feet of the bottom of the channel) to mean sea level, or to any other recognized datum. I’ll have a new weekly weather quiz question for you Monday. Please remember to post your answer as a comment by clicking on “no comments /comments” in the upper right hand portion of this page under the caption, then add your comment. The first person to post the correct answer will win a week of free personalized weather forecasts tailored to your needs. The answer has to be a comment to win. An email answer will not count. Good luck.

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An upper level trough of low pressure (Shaded “U” shape with blue arrows) will be controlling our weather through the rest of weekend into next week. A frontal system moved its way through the area.

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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 11 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 11 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

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

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Advisories: None At This Time.

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

• Partly cloudy this evening, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers late tonight,
• Mostly cloudy with increasing showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms with small hail possible and a bit cooler Sunday (Easter) afternoon and evening (0.25 in. of rain possible), showers late Sunday night (0.20 in. of rain possible),
• Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers Monday (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), showers likely (60%) in the evening, a good (50%) chance of showers late Monday night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers Tuesday, then a (30%) chance of showers at night.
  lows 35-40 highs 56-59.
• Partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Wednesday, just partly cloudy Wednesday night through Thursday night,
• A mix of clouds and sun Friday, mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain at night,
• Then mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers Saturday.
• highs 62-64 cooling back to 62 Saturday lows 38-42. (seasonal averages high 59 low 39)
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Eugene-Springfield Pollen Count:

Trees: Moderate- 115

Grass: High- 0

Reading as of: 4/3/15

Data courtesy of Oregon Allergy Associates.

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Forecast for the Umpqua Basin including Roseburg:

• Mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of showers tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible, snow level 3,500 ft. falling to 3,000 ft. late at night),
• Mostly cloudy rain and snow showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms Sunday AM (Easter), showers with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon (0.20 in. of rain possible, small hail possible, snow level 2,000 ft. rising to 3,000 ft.), showers likely (70%) with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then a good (50%) chance of showers late Sunday night (0.10 in. of rain possible, small hail possible, snow level 3,000 ft.),
• A good (50%) chance of AM rain and snow showers Monday, a (40%) chance of showers in the afternoon (under 0.01 in. of rain possible, snow level 2,000 ft. rising to 3,000 ft. in the afternon), showers likely (70%) Monday night (0.15 in. of rain possible, snow level 3,500 ft.),
• Mostly cloudy with showers likely (70%) Tuesday, a (40%) chance of showers at night.
• lows 38-35 warming to 40 Monday and Tuesday highs 53-59.
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Wednesday, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Wednesday night,
• Just partly cloudy Thursday through Friday, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain at night,
• Then mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain Saturday.
• highs 56-66 lows near 40. (seasonal averages high 60 low 41)

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Forecast for the South Oregon Coast including Coos Bay and North Bend:

• Mostly cloudy a slight (20%) chance of showers this evening, coastal showers likely (60%) with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms late tonight while a (40%) chance of inland showers with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms late tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Mostly cloudy with showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms with small hail Sunday (Easter) afternoon and evening (0.30 in. of rain possible), a (40%) chance of showers showers late Sunday night (0.15 in. of rain possible),
• Coastal showers likely (70%) Monday while a good (50%) chance of AM inland showers and inland showers likely (60%) in the afternoon (0.20 in. of rain possible), coastal evening and showers likely (60%) Monday night while inland showers at night (0.20 in. of rain possible),
• Mostly cloudy with showers likely (60%) Tuesday, then a (30%) chance of showers Tuesday night.
• lows near 42 highs 52-56.
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Wednesday, partly cloudy Wednesday night through Friday, then mostly with a (40%) chance of rain Friday night and Saturday.
• highs near 57 lows 42-46. (seasonal averages high 54 low 42)

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Forecast for the Cascades in Lane County:

• Partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Becoming mostly cloudy with increasing showers Sunday (Easter) and a slight (20%) chance of isolated afternoon and evening thunderstorms with small hail possible (0.25 in. of rain possible, 2-5 in. of snow possible), showers Sunday night (0.25 in. of rain possible, 1-3 in. of snow possible),
• Cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers Monday, showers likely (70%) Monday night and Tuesday, then a good (50%) chance of showers Tuesday night.
• snow level 3,500 ft. tonight through Sunday night, 2,500 ft. Monday, 3,500 ft. Monday night and Tuesday, then 4,000 ft. Tuesday night.
• lows 24-20 warming to 28 Tuesday night highs 39-42.
• A mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of  showers Wednesday, just partly cloudy Wednesday night through Thursday night,
• A mix of clouds and sun Friday, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers Friday night,
• Then mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Saturday.
• snow level 4,000  ft. Wednesday, free air freezing level 6,000 ft. Wednesday night, 5,500 ft. Thursday, 7,000 ft. Thursday night and Friday, snow level 6,000 ft. Friday night, then 5,500 ft. Saturday.
• highs 45-50 lows 28-32.
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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 It’s 363 Miles Long, But What Is It?

_____

And don’t forget my latest feature story in the continuing series on service club organizations called This Moose Isn’t Named Bullwinkle.

_____

And my feature article about Contractors Electric called Is The Ground Wire The White One Or The Black One?

__________________

No winner this week. Here is my weekly weather quiz question for the last time. What is “Zero Datum?” Here is the correct answer. Zero Datum: In hydrologic terms, a reference “zero” elevation for a stream or river gage. This “zero” can be referenced (usually within ten feet of the bottom of the channel) to mean sea level, or to any other recognized datum. I’ll have a new weekly weather quiz question for you Monday. Please remember to post your answer as a comment by clicking on “no comments /comments” in the upper right hand portion of this page under the caption, then add your comment. The first person to post the correct answer will win a week of free personalized weather forecasts tailored to your needs. The answer has to be a comment to win. An email answer will not count. Good luck.

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An upper level trough of low pressure (Shaded “U” shape with blue arrows) will be controlling our weather through the Easter weekend into next week. A frontal system moves its way through the area. The Full “Pink” Moon is at 5:06 AM  and there will be a total Lunar Eclipse that will be visible in the Pacific Northwest just before dawn (totality at 4:58 AM PDT). By the look of it there may be a break in the cloud cover allowing a view of the moon. Remember it is safe to look directly at the Lunar Eclipse since it is reflected light from the sun.

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Air Quality Index:

Eugene-Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 53 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.

Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 81 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.

Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 48 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

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

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Advisories: None At This Time.

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

• Partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of isolated showers and a bit warmer this afternoon and evening (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of showers late tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Mostly cloudy with AM showers likely (70%), showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms and a bit cooler Sunday (Easter) afternoon and evening (0.20 in. of rain possible), cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers late Sunday night (0.15 in. of rain possible),
• Cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers Monday AM, a good (50%) chance of showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening, a good (50%) chance of showers late Monday night.
• highs 57-54 lows 36-40.
• Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers Tuesday, mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of showers at night,
• Just partly cloudy Wednesday through Thursday night,
• Then a mix of clouds and sun Friday.
• highs 59-65 lows 39-42. (seasonal averages high 59 low 39)

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Eugene-Springfield Pollen Count:

Trees: Moderate-  115

Grass: High- 0

Reading as of: 4/3/15

Data courtesy of Oregon Allergy Associates.

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Forecast for the Umpqua Basin including Roseburg:

• Partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain this afternoon, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers this evening, showers likely (60%) late tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible, snow level 3,500 ft. falling to 3,000 ft. late at night),
• Mostly cloudy showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms Sunday  (0.15 in. of rain possible, small hail possible, snow level 2,500 ft. rising to 3,000 ft.), showers likely (70%) with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then rain and snow showers likely (70%) late Sunday night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible, small hail possible),
• AM rain and snow showers likely (70%) Monday AM, rain and snow showers in the afternoon, showers likely (70%) Monday night.
• highs 58-52 lows near 38.
• Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers Tuesday and at night,
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Wednesday, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Wednesday night and Thursday, then just partly cloudy Thursday night and Friday.
• highs 56-66 lows near 40. (seasonal averages high 60 low 41)

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Forecast for the South Oregon Coast including Coos Bay and North Bend:

• Mostly cloudy in the AM at the shore and partly cloudy with a (30%) chance of showers rain this afternoon while a slight (20%) chance of rain in the afternoon inland (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), becoming cloudy with a (50%) chance of evening coastal showers and showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms late tonight while a slight (20%) chance of inland evening showers with showers likely (60%) and a slight (20%) chance of inland thunderstorms late tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Mostly cloudy with showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms with small hail Sunday (Easter) afternoon and evening (0.20 in. of rain possible), showers likely (70%) with a slight (20%) chance of evening thunderstorms, then showers likely (70%) late Sunday night (0.15 in. of rain possible),
• Showers Monday and Monday night.
• highs 57-59 cooling back to 57 Sunday night lows 40-43.
• Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of showers Tuesday, a (30%) chance of showers Tuesday night,
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Wednesday, partly cloudy Wednesday night,
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Thursday, mostly cloudy at night,
• Then partly cloudy Friday.
• highs 57-59 lows near 44. (seasonal averages high 54 low 42)

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Forecast for the Cascades in Lane County:

• A mix of clouds and sun with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow showers and a bit warmer today, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening rain and snow showers, a good (50%) chance of rain and snow showers late tonight (0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Mostly cloudy with AM snow showers likely (60%), snow showers a bit cooler and a slight (20%) of thunderstorms Sunday afternoon (Easter), cloudy with snow showers likely (70%) Sunday night,
• Cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM snow showers, a good (50%) chance of rain and snow showers with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms Monday afternoon and evening, a good (50%) chance of rain and snow showers late Monday night.
• snow level 3,000 ft. today,  3,500 ft. tonight, 3,000 ft. Sunday, 2,500 ft. Sunday night and Monday, then 3,500 ft. Monday night.
• highs 44-36 warming to 40 Monday lows 26-24 warming to 26 Monday night.
• Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow showers Tuesday, cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain and snow showers at night,
• A mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow showers Wednesday, just partly cloudy Wednesday night through Thursday night,
• Then mostly cloudy Friday.
• snow level 3,500 ft. Tuesday, 4,500 ft. Tuesday night and Wednesday, free air freezing level 6,500 ft. Wednesday night and Thursday, then 7,000 ft. Thursday night and Friday.
• highs 42-52 lows near 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.

________________

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 It’s 363 Miles Long, But What Is It?

_____

And don’t forget my latest feature story in the continuing series on service club organizations called This Moose Isn’t Named Bullwinkle.

_____

And my feature article about Contractors Electric called Is The Ground Wire The White One Or The Black One?

__________________

Here is my weekly weather quiz question. What is “Zero Datum?” Please remember to post your answer as a comment by clicking on “no comments /comments” in the upper right hand portion of this page under the caption, then add your comment. The first person to post the correct answer will win a week of free personalized weather forecasts tailored to your needs. The answer has to be a comment to win. An email answer will not count. Good luck.

________________

An upper level trough of low pressure (Shaded “U” shape with blue arrows) will be controlling our weather through the Easter weekend into next week. A frontal system moves its way through the area.The Full “Pink” Moon occurs at 5:06 AM Saturday and there will be a total Lunar Eclipse that will be visible in the Pacific Northwest just before dawn (totality at 4:58 AM PDT). By the look of it there may be a break in the cloud cover allowing a view of the moon. Remember it is safe to look directly at the Lunar Eclipse since it is reflected light from the sun.

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Air Quality Index:

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

Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 23 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

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

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

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Advisories: None At This Time.

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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 this evening, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers late tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers and a bit warmer Saturday afternoon and evening (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of showers late Saturday night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Mostly cloudy with AM showers likely (70%), showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms and a bit cooler Sunday (Easter) afternoon and evening (0.20 in. of rain possible), cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers late Sunday night (0.15 in. of rain possible),
• Cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers Monday AM, a good (50%) chance of showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening, a good (50%) chance of showers late Monday night.
• lows 34-40 highs 57-54.
• Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers Tuesday, mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of showers at night,
• Just partly cloudy Wednesday through Thursday night,
• Then a mix of clouds and sun Friday.
• highs 59-65 lows near 40. (seasonal averages high 59 low 39)

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Eugene-Springfield Pollen Count:

Trees: Moderate-  47

Grass: Absent- 0

Reading as of: 4/2/15

Data courtesy of Oregon Allergy Associates.

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Forecast for the Umpqua Basin including Roseburg:

• Mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain this evening, a slight (20%) chance of showers late tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible, snow level 3,500 ft.falling to 2,500 ft. late),
• Partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Saturday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers in the evening, showers likely (60%) late Saturday night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible, snow level 3,500 ft. falling to 3,000 ft. late at night),
• Mostly cloudy showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms Sunday  (0.15 in. of rain possible, small hail possible, snow level 2,500 ft. rising to 3,000 ft.), showers likely (70%) with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then rain and snow showers likely (70%) late Sunday night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible, small hail possible),
• AM rain and snow showers likely (70%) Monday AM, rain and snow showers in the afternoon, showers likely (70%) Monday night.
• lows near 38 highs 58-52.
• Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers Tuesday and at night,
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Wednesday, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Wednesday night and Thursday, then just partly cloudy Thursday night and Friday.
• highs 56-66 lows near 40. (seasonal averages high 60 low 41)

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Forecast for the South Oregon Coast including Coos Bay and North Bend:

• Mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of evening coastal rain and a slight (20%) chance of showers late tonight while a (30%) chance of rain this evening and partly cloudy with a (30%) chance of showers inland late tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Mostly cloudy in the AM at the shore and partly cloudy with a (30%) chance of showers rain Saturday afternoon while a slight (20%) chance of rain in the afternoon inland (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), becoming cloudy with a (50%) chance of evening coastal showers and showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms late Saturday night while a slight (20%) chance of inland evening showers with showers likely (60%) and a slight (20%) chance of inland thunderstorms late Saturday night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Mostly cloudy with showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms with small hail Sunday (Easter) afternoon and evening (0.20 in. of rain possible), showers likely (70%) with a slight (20%) chance of evening thunderstorms, then showers likely (70%) late Sunday night (0.15 in. of rain possible),
• Showers Monday and Monday night.
• lows 40-43 highs 57-59 cooling back to 57 Sunday night.
• Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of showers Tuesday, a (30%) chance of showers Tuesday night,
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Wednesday, partly cloudy Wednesday night,
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Thursday, mostly cloudy at night,
• Then partly cloudy Friday.
• highs 57-59 lows near 44. (seasonal averages high 54 low 42)

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Forecast for the Cascades in Lane County:

• Mostly cloudy with rain and snow this evening, a (40%) chance of rain and snow showers late tonight (0.25 in. of rain possible, 1-3 in. of snow possible),
• A mix of clouds and sun with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow showers and a bit warmer Saturday, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening rain and snow showers, a good (50%) chance of rain and snow showers late Saturday night (0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Mostly cloudy with AM snow showers likely (60%), snow showers a bit cooler and a slight (20%) of thunderstorms Sunday afternoon (Easter), cloudy with snow showers Sunday night,
• Cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM snow showers, a good (50%) chance of rain and snow showers with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms Monday afternoon and evening, a good (50%) chance of rain and snow showers late Monday night.
• snow level  4,000 ft. falling to 3,000 ft. late tonight, 3,000 ft. Saturday,  3,500 ft. Saturday night, 3,000 ft. Sunday, 2,500 ft. Sunday night and Monday, then 2,500 ft. Monday night.
• lows 23-26 cooling back to 24 Sunday night warming to 26 Monday night highs 44-36 warming to 40 Monday.
• Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow showers Tuesday, cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain and snow showers at night,
• A mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow showers Wednesday, just partly cloudy Wednesday night through Thursday night,
• Then mostly cloudy Thursday.
• snow level 3,500 ft. Tuesday, 4,500 ft. Tuesday night and Wednesday, free air freezing level 6,500 ft. Wednesday night and Thursday, then 7,000 ft. Thursday.
• highs 42-52 lows near 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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Check out my latest Eugene Daily News Weather Or Not Column It’s 363 Miles Long, But What Is It?

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And don’t forget my latest feature story in the continuing series on service club organizations called This Moose Isn’t Named Bullwinkle.

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And my feature article about Contractors Electric called Is The Ground Wire The White One Or The Black One?

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Here is my weekly weather quiz question. What is “Zero Datum?” Please remember to post your answer as a comment by clicking on “no comments /comments” in the upper right hand portion of this page under the caption, then add your comment. The first person to post the correct answer will win a week of free personalized weather forecasts tailored to your needs. The answer has to be a comment to win. An email answer will not count. Good luck.

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An upper level trough of low pressure (Shaded “U” shape with blue arrows) along with a frontal system will move in keeping the chance for rain with us through the Easter weekend. The Full “Pink” Moon occurs at 5:06 AM Saturday and there will be a total Lunar Eclipse that will be visible in the Pacific Northwest just before dawn. By the look of it there may be a break in the cloud cover allowing a view of the moon. Remember it is safe to look directly at the Lunar Eclipse since it is reflected light from the sun.

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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 32 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

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

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

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Advisories: None At This Time.

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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 patchy early AM fog, becoming mostly cloudy with rain this afternoon (0.10 in. of rain possible), a (40%) chance of showers this evening, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers late tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers and a bit warmer Saturday afternoon and evening (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers late Saturday night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Mostly cloudy with AM showers likely (60%), showers likely (70%) and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms and a bit cooler Sunday (Easter) afternoon and evening, cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers late Sunday night.
• highs 55-58 cooling back to 55 Sunday lows 35-39.
• Cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers Monday AM, a good (50%) chance of showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening, a good (50%) chance of showers late Monday night,
• A (40%) chance of showers Tuesday, mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of showers at night,
• Partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Wednesday, partly cloudy Wednesday night,
• Then a mix of clouds and sun with a slight (20%) chance of showers and a bit warmer Thursday.
• highs 55-65 lows near 40. (seasonal averages high 59 low 39)

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Eugene-Springfield Pollen Count:

Trees: Moderate-  47

Grass: Absent- 0

Reading as of: 4/2/15

Data courtesy of Oregon Allergy Associates.

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Forecast for the Umpqua Basin including Roseburg:

• Mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain this afternoon (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), a slight (20%) chance of showers tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible, snow level 3,500 ft.falling to 2,500 ft. late),
• Partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM showers, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Saturday afternoon (under 0.10 in. of rain possible, snow level 3,000 ft.), mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers late Saturday night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible, snow level 3,500 ft. falling to 3,000 ft. late at night),
• Mostly cloudy with AM rain and snow showers, showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms Sunday afternoon (0.15 in. of rain possible, snow level 2,500 ft. rising to 3,000 ft.), showers likely (70%) with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then rain and snow showers likely (70%) late Sunday night.
• highs 58-52 lows near 38.
• AM rain and snow showers likely (60%) Monday AM, showers likely (60%) in the afternoon, cloudy with a (30%) chance of showers Monday night,
• Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers Tuesday and at night,
• Partly cloudy Wednesday and Wednesday night,
• Then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Thursday.
• highs 56-66 lows near 40. (seasonal averages high 60 low 41)

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Forecast for the South Oregon Coast including Coos Bay and North Bend:

• Becoming mostly cloudy with rain this afternoon, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of coastal showers while a (30%) chance of showers inland tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Partly cloudy with a (30%) chance of showers Saturday AM, mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of showers in the afternoon (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), becoming cloudy with a (50%) chance of evening coastal showers with a good (50%) chance of showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms late Saturday night while a good (50%) chance of inland showers late Saturday night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Mostly cloudy with showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms Sunday (Easter), showers likely (70%) with a slight (20%) chance of evening thunderstorms (0.20 in. of rain possible), then showers likely (70%) late Sunday night.
• highs 55-52 lows 40-43.
• Showers likely (70%) Monday and Monday night,
• Cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers Tuesday, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Tuesday night,
• Partly cloudy Wednesday and Wednesday night,
• Then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Thursday.
• highs 54-58 lows near 44. (seasonal averages high 54 low 42)

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Forecast for the Cascades in Lane County:

• Partly cloudy this AM, increasing clouds with rain and snow early this afternoon, rain and snow likely (70%) this afternoon (0.10 in. of rain possible, 2 in. of snow possible), rain and snow showers this evening, a  (40%) chance of rain and snow showers late tonight (0.25 in. of rain possible, 1-3 in. of snow possible),
• A mix of clouds and sun with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow showers and a bit warmer Saturday, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening rain and snow showers, a good (50%) chance of rain and snow showers late Saturday night,
• Mostly cloudy with AM snow showers likely (60%), snow showers a bit cooler and a slight (20%) of thunderstorms Sunday afternoon (Easter), cloudy with snow showers Sunday night.
• snow level 4,000 ft. today, 4,000 ft. falling to 3,000 ft. late tonight, 3,000 ft. Saturday, then 3,500 ft. Saturday night, 3,000 ft. Sunday, then 2,500 ft. Sunday night.
• highs 42-44 cooling to 36 Sunday lows 23-26 cooling back to 23 Sunday night.
• Cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain and snow showers, a good (50%) chance of rain and snow showers with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms Monday afternoon and evening, a good (50%) chance of rain and snow showers late Monday night,
• Cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow showers Tuesday, a (30%) chance of rain and snow showers at night,
• Partly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow showers Wednesday, just partly cloudy Wednesday night,
• Then a mix of clouds and sun and warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow showers Thursday.
• snow level 2,500 ft. rising to 4,000 ft. Monday afternoon, 3,500 ft. Monday night and Tuesday, 4,500 ft. Tuesday night and Wednesday, free air freezing level 7,000 ft. Wednesday night, then snow level 5,500 ft. Thursday.
• highs 40-53 lows 25-30.

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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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