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Check out my latest Eugene Daily News Weather Or Not Column Their Motto “The Need Is Real; The Time Is Now.”

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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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Here is my new weekly weather quiz question. What is “the Bermuda High?” 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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A weak upper level low (Shaded “U” shape with blue arrows) is sliding eastward and has returned the chance of precipitation for a couple of days. A frontal system passes through today for more showers and maybe a thunderstorm, then drying behind it. An upper air ridge of high pressure (Shaded “Arch” shape with blue arrows on the west side of the trough) will take over by Saturday returning the dry weather for the rest of the weekend.  Note: Mt. Ashland is open Thursdays through Mondays. Willamette Pass and Hoodoo are all still closed for now. They say they will be opening again when enough snow falls. Check their websites for conditions and specific schedules.

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Air Quality Index:

Eugene-Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 9 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter at HWY 99, Eugene. Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA).

Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 22 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter at Willamette Activity Center, Oakridge. Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency .(LRAPA)

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Home Wood Heating Advisory:

Eugene/Springfield: GREEN – Burning is Allowed.

Oakridge: GREEN – Burning is Allowed.

(The use of Pellet stoves is always allowed.)

Advisory Courtesy of Lane Regional Protection Agency (LRAPA).

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Advisories:

• A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM TODAY ABOVE 5,000 FT. FOR THE NORTHERN OREGON CASCADES AND THE CASCADES IN LANE COUNTY.
• 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 HEALTH ADVISORY HAS BEEN LIFTED FOR THE PRESENCE OF BLUE-GREEN ALGAE AT LOST CREEK LAKE, LOCATED 30 MILES NORTHEAST OF MEDFORD ON THE ROGUE RIVER IN JACKSON COUNTY. THE TOXIC ALGAE BLOOM MEANS THAT PEOPLE SHOULD NOT DRINK OR HAVE DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE AFFECTED WATER AND THAT ALSO GOES FOR ANY PETS.

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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 today, small hail possible, this afternoon (0.25 in. of rain possible, more in storms), showers likely (70%) this evening, a good (50%) chance of showers and colder late tonight (0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Mostly cloudy with patchy fog and a slight (20%) chance of showers Saturday AM, becoming sunny in the afternoon (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), just clear at night,
• Partly cloudy in the AM, mostly sunny Sunday afternoon, then partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Sunday night.
• highs 52-54 lows 38-28 warming back to 38 Sunday night.
• Cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers Monday, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Monday night,
• A mix of clouds and sun with a slight (20%) chance of showers Tuesday, then partly cloudy Tuesday night through Thursday.
• highs 52-54 lows 33-28. (seasonal averages high 53 low 36)

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Forecast for the Umpqua Basin including Roseburg:

• Cloudy with showers this AM (AM snow level 3,000 ft.) , showers with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms this afternoon and evening, a good (50%) chance of showers late tonight (0.20 in. of rain possible, snow level 3,500 ft. late at night)
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Saturday (AM snow level 3,000 ft.), becoming partly cloudy in the afternoon, clear at night,
• Sunny Sunday, then partly cloudy in the evening, then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain late Sunday night.
• highs 52-54 lows 40-28 warming to 38 Sunday night.
• Mostly cloudy with showers Monday AM, a good (50%) chance of rain and snow showers Monday afternoon and at night,
• Mostly cloudy Tuesday, mostly clear at night,
• Mostly sunny Wednesday, then partly cloudy with patchy fog Wednesday night and Thursday.
• highs 48-57 lows 38-32. (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 showers this AM, showers with a slight (20%) chance of afternoon and evening thunderstorms (0.30 in. of rain possible), cloudy with showers likely (70%) late tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Saturday AM, sunny in the afternoon, clear and colder Saturday night,
• Sunny Sunday, partly cloudy in the evening, then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain at night.
• highs 50-56 lows 44-35 warming to 43 Sunday night.
• Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers Monday, a (40%) chance of showers Monday night,
• Partly cloudy Tuesday, clear at night,
• Sunny Wednesday, then partly cloudy with patchy fog Wednesday night and Thursday.
• highs 52-57 lows 42-38 warming back to 42 Wednesday night. (seasonal averages high 53 low 41)

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Forecast for the Cascades in Lane County:

• Cloudy with rain and snow showers and a slight (20%) chance of  thunderstorms this afternoon (0.25 in. of rain possible, 2-4 in. of snow possible), cloudy with rain and snow showers and colder late tonight (0.25 in. of rain possible, 1-2 in. of snow possible),
• Mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of AM rain and snow Saturday, partly cloudy in the afternoon, mostly clear and breezy (Wind: NE 10-15 mph increasing to E 15-25 mph) and colder Saturday night,
• Mostly sunny Sunday, then partly cloudy Sunday night with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow late.
• snow level 3,500 ft. today and tonight, free air freezing level at the surface Saturday afternoon through Sunday, then 4,000 ft. Sunday night.
• highs 33-30 warming to 40 Sunday lows 25-15 warming to 24 Sunday night.
• Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow showers Monday, a (40%) chance of rain and snow showers at night,
• A mix of clouds and sun with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow showers Tuesday, becoming mostly clear Tuesday night,
• Mostly sunny Wednesday, then partly cloudy Wednesday night and Thursday.
• snow level 3,000 ft. Monday, 3,500 ft. Monday night, 2,500 ft. Tuesday, then free air freezing level at the surface Tuesday night and Wednesday, 5,000 ft. Wednesday night, then 7,000 ft. Thursday.
• highs 34-43 lows 20-16.

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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 Their Motto “The Need Is Real; The Time Is Now.”

_____

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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Here is my new weekly weather quiz question. What is “the Bermuda High?” 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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A weak upper level low (Shaded “U” shape with blue arrows) is sliding eastward and has returned the chance of precipitation for a couple of days. A frontal system will pass through Friday for more showers, then drying behind it. An upper air ridge of high pressure (Shaded “Arch” shape with blue arrows on the west side of the trough) will take over by Saturday returning the dry weather for the weekend.  Note: Mt. Ashland is open Thursdays through Mondays. Willamette Pass and Hoodoo are all still closed for now. They say they will be opening again when enough snow falls. Check their websites for conditions and specific schedules.

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Air Quality Index:

Eugene-Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 18 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter at HWY 99, Eugene. Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA).

Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 20 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter at Willamette Activity Center, Oakridge. Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency .(LRAPA)

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Home Wood Heating Advisory:

Eugene/Springfield: GREEN – Burning is Allowed.

Oakridge: YELLOW – Burning is Cautioned against.

(The use of Pellet stoves is always allowed.)

Advisory Courtesy of Lane Regional Protection Agency (LRAPA).

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Advisories:

• A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING UNTIL UNTIL 3 PM FRIDAY ABOVE 5,000 FT. FOR THE NORTHERN OREGON CASCADES AND THE CASCADES IN LANE COUNTY.
• A HEALTH ADVISORY HAS BEEN LIFTED FOR THE PRESENCE OF BLUE-GREEN ALGAE AT LOST CREEK LAKE, LOCATED 30 MILES NORTHEAST OF MEDFORD ON THE ROGUE RIVER IN JACKSON COUNTY. THE TOXIC ALGAE BLOOM MEANS THAT PEOPLE SHOULD NOT DRINK OR HAVE DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE AFFECTED WATER AND THAT ALSO GOES FOR ANY PETS.

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

• Cloudy with showers tonight (0.25 in. of rain possible),
• Mostly cloudy with showers Friday AM, showers with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms, small hail possible, in the afternoon, a good (50%) chance of showers and colder late at night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Mostly cloudy with patchy fog and a slight (20%) chance of showers Saturday AM, sunny in the afternoon, just clear at night,
• Partly cloudy in the AM, mostly sunny Sunday afternoon, then partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Sunday night.
• lows 46-30 warming t0 38 Sunday highs 52-54.
• Cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers Monday, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Monday night,
• A mix of clouds and sun with a slight (20%) chance of showers Tuesday, then partly cloudy Tuesday night through Thursday.
• highs 52-54 lows 33-29. (seasonal averages high 53 low 36)

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Forecast for the Umpqua Basin including Roseburg:

• Cloudy with showers  tonight (0.25 in. of rain possible) and Friday AM, showers likely (70%) with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening, a good (50%) chance of showers late Friday night (0.20 in. of rain possible),
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Saturday, becoming partly cloudy in the afternoon, becoming clear at night,
• Sunny Sunday, then partly cloudy Sunday night.
• lows 45-28 warming to 36 Sunday night highs 52-54.
• Mostly cloudy with rain and snow showers Monday AM, showers in the afternoon, a good (50%) chance of showers Monday night,
• Mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of showers Tuesday, mostly clear at night,
• Mostly sunny Wednesday, then partly cloudy with patchy fog Wednesday night and Thursday.
• highs 48-47 lows 38-32. (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 showers tonight (0.20 in. of rain possible) and Friday AM, showers with a slight (20%) chance of afternoon and evening thunderstorms (0.30 in. of rain possible), cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers late Friday night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Saturday AM, partly cloudy in the afternoon, mostly clear and colder Saturday night,
• Mostly sunny Sunday, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers at night.
• lows 48-37 warming to 43 Sunday night highs 50-55.
• Mostly cloudy with showers Monday, a (40%) chance of showers Monday night,
• Partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Tuesday, mostly clear at night,
• Mostly sunny Wednesday, then partly cloudy with patchy fog Wednesday night and Thursday.
• highs 52-57 lows 42-38 warming to 43 Sunday night. (seasonal averages high 53 low 41)

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Forecast for the Cascades in Lane County:

• Cloudy with rain and snow showers tonight (0.50 in. of rain possible, 3-7 in. of snow possible) and Friday AM, showers and a slight (20%) chance of  thunderstorms in the afternoon (0.25 in. of rain possible, 2-5 in. of snow possible), cloudy with rain and snow showers in the evening, a good (50%) chance of rain and snow showers and colder late Friday night (0.25 in. of rain possible, 2-4 in. of snow possible),
• A mix of clouds and sun Saturday with a (30%) chance of rain and snow showers and breezy (Wind: E 10-15 mph increasing to 15-25 mph in the afternoon), mostly clear and breezy (Wind: E 15-25 mph) and colder Saturday night,
• Mostly sunny Sunday, then partly cloudy Sunday night.
• snow level 5,000 ft. tonight, 4,000 ft. Friday, 3,500 ft. Friday night, free air freezing level at the surface Saturday afternoon and Saturday night, 4,000 ft. Sunday, then 5,000 ft. Sunday night.
• lows 33-15 warming to 24 Sunday night highs 35-30 warming to 42 Sunday.
• Mostly cloudy with rain and snow showers likely (60%) Monday, a (40%) chance of rain and snow showers at night,
• A mix of clouds and sun with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow showers Tuesday, becoming mostly clear Tuesday night,
• Mostly sunny Wednesday, then partly cloudy Wednesday night and Thursday.
• snow level 3,000 ft. Monday, 3,500 ft. Monday night, 2,500 ft. Tuesday, then free air freezing level at the surface Tuesday night and Wednesday, 5,000 ft. Wednesday night, then 7,000 ft. Thursday.
• highs 34-43 lows 20-16.

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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 Their Motto “The Need Is Real; The Time Is Now.”

_____

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

__________________

Here is my new weekly weather quiz question. What is “the Bermuda High?” 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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A weak upper level low (Shaded “U” shape with blue arrows) is sliding eastward and has returned the chance of precipitation for a couple of days. A frontal system will pass through Friday for more showers, then drying behind it. An upper air ridge of high pressure (Shaded “Arch” shape with blue arrows on the west side of the trough) will take over by Saturday returning the dry weather for the weekend.  Note: Mt. Ashland is open Thursdays through Mondays. Willamette Pass and Hoodoo are all still closed for now. They say they will be opening again when enough snow falls. Check their websites for conditions and specific schedules.

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Air Quality Index:

Eugene-Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 17 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter at Amazon Park, Eugene. Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA).

Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 52 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter at Willamette Activity Center, Oakridge. Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency .(LRAPA)

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Home Wood Heating Advisory:

Eugene/Springfield: GREEN – Burning is Allowed.

Oakridge: YELLOW – Burning is Cautioned against.

(The use of Pellet stoves is always allowed.)

Advisory Courtesy of Lane Regional Protection Agency (LRAPA).

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Advisories:

• A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING UNTIL UNTIL 3 PM FRIDAY ABOVE 5,000 FT. FOR THE NORTHERN OREGON CASCADES AND THE CASCADES IN LANE COUNTY.
• A HEALTH ADVISORY CONTINUES FOR THE PRESENCE OF BLUE-GREEN ALGAE AT LOST CREEK LAKE , LOCATED 30 MILES NORTHEAST OF MEDFORD ON THE ROGUE RIVER IN JACKSON COUNTY. THE TOXIC ALGAE BLOOM MEANS THAT PEOPLE SHOULD NOT DRINK OR HAVE DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE AFFECTED WATER AND THAT ALSO GOES FOR ANY PETS.

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

• Cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM showers, showers this afternoon (0.10 in. of rain possible), showers tonight (0.25 in. of rain possible),
• Mostly cloudy with showers Friday AM, showers with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms, small hail possible, in the afternoon (0.15 in. of rain possible, more in storms), cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers and colder late at night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Patchy AM fog with a slight (20%) chance of AM showers Saturday, a mix of clouds and sun in the afternoon, then just mostly clear at night.
• highs near 52 lows 46-33.
• Mostly sunny Sunday, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Sunday night,
• Cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Monday, mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain Monday night,
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Tuesday, then partly cloudy Tuesday night and Wednesday.
• highs 53-47 lows 36-32. (seasonal averages high 53 low 35)

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Forecast for the Umpqua Basin including Roseburg:

• Cloudy with showers likely (60%) this AM, showers this afternoon (0.15 in. of rain possible), showers  tonight (0.25 in. of rain possible) and Friday AM, showers likely (70%) with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening, a good (50%) chance of showers late Friday night (0.20 in. of rain possible),
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Saturday AM, becoming partly cloudy in the afternoon, mostly clear at night.
• highs 52-56 lows 45-30.
• Mostly sunny Sunday, partly cloudy in the evening, mostly cloudy late Sunday night,
• Mostly cloudy with rain and snow showers Monday, rain and snow showers likely (60%) Monday night,
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Tuesday, mostly clear at night,
• Then mostly sunny Wednesday.
• highs 52-46 warming to 55 Wednesday lows 38-32. (seasonal averages high 55 low 38)

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

• Cloudy with AM coastal showers likely (70%) while a good (50%) chance of showers inland, showers this afternoon (0.25 in. of rain possible) and tonight (0.20 in. of rain possible),
• AM showers Friday with showers and a slight (20%) chance of afternoon thunderstorms  (0.30 in. of rain possible), cloudy with showers likely (60%) and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then a good (50%) chance of showers (under 0.10 in. of rain possible)late Friday night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of inland showers Saturday AM, partly cloudy in the afternoon, mostly clear and colder Saturday night.
• highs 54-58 lows 49-42.
• Mostly sunny Sunday, partly cloudy in the evening, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers at night,
• Mostly cloudy with showers Monday, showers likely (60%) Monday night,
• Partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Tuesday, mostly clear at night,
• Then mostly sunny Wednesday.
• highs 55-52 warming back to 55 Wednesday lows 38-40 cooling to 30 Monday night. (seasonal averages high 53 low 41)

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Forecast for the Cascades in Lane County:

• Cloudy with rain and snow showers likely (70%) today (0.25 in. of rain possible, 2 in. of snow possible), rain and snow showers tonight (0.75 in. of rain possible, 4-8 in. of snow possible) and Friday AM, showers and a slight (20%) chance of  thunderstorms in the afternoon (0.25 in. of rain possible, 1-4 in. of snow possible), a good (50%) chance of rain and snow showers and colder late Friday night,
• Mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of AM rain and snow showers Saturday AM, just mostly cloudy in the afternoon, partly cloudy Saturday night.
• snow level 5,000 ft. today, 4,500 ft. tonight, 4,000 ft. Friday and Friday night, free air freezing level at the surface Saturday afternoon and Saturday night.
• highs 40-29 lows 30-18.
• Mostly sunny Sunday, partly cloudy Sunday night,
• Mostly cloudy with rain and snow likely (70%) Monday, a (40%) chance of rain and snow at night,
• A mix of clouds and sun with a slight (20%) chance of snow showers Tuesday, then partly cloudy Tuesday night and Wednesday.
• free air freezing level at the surface Sunday, 4,500 ft. Sunday night, snow level 3,000 ft. Monday, 3,500 ft. Monday night, 2,500 ft. Tuesday, then free air freezing level at the surface Tuesday night and Wednesday.
• highs 40-32 lows 23-18.

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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 Their Motto “The Need Is Real; The Time Is Now.”

_____

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

__________________

Here is my new weekly weather quiz question. What is “the Bermuda High?” 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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A weak upper level low (Shaded “U” shape with blue arrows) is sliding eastward to our north and returning the chance of precipitation for a short period of time. A frontal system will pass through Friday for more showers, then drying behind it. An upper air ridge of high pressure (Shaded “Arch” shape with blue arrows) will take over by Saturday returning the dry weather for the weekend.  Note: Mt. Ashland is open Thursdays through Mondays. Willamette Pass and Hoodoo are all still closed for now. They say they will be opening again when enough snow falls. Check their websites for conditions and specific schedules.

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Air Quality Index:

Eugene-Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 51 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter at Amazon Park, Eugene. Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA).

Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 88 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter at Willamette Activity Center, Oakridge. Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency .(LRAPA)

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Home Wood Heating Advisory:

Eugene/Springfield: YELLOW – Burning is Cautioned Against.

Oakridge: RED – Burning is Prohibited.

(The use of Pellet stoves is always allowed.)

Advisory Courtesy of Lane Regional Protection Agency (LRAPA).

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Advisories:

• A HEALTH ADVISORY CONTINUES FOR THE PRESENCE OF BLUE-GREEN ALGAE AT LOST CREEK LAKE , LOCATED 30 MILES NORTHEAST OF MEDFORD ON THE ROGUE RIVER IN JACKSON COUNTY. THE TOXIC ALGAE BLOOM MEANS THAT PEOPLE SHOULD NOT DRINK OR HAVE DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE AFFECTED WATER AND THAT ALSO GOES FOR ANY PETS.

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

• Cloudy with a (30%) chance of evening rain, rain likely (60%) late tonight (0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM showers, showers likely (70%) Thursday afternoon (0.10 in. of rain possible), showers Thursday night (0.25 in. of rain possible),
• Mostly cloudy with showers Friday, cloudy with showers likely (70%) and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms in the evening, a good (50%) chance of showers late at night,
• Patchy AM fog with a slight (20%) chance of AM showers Saturday, a mix of clouds and sun in the afternoon, then just mostly clear at night.
• lows 42-46 cooling to 33 Saturday night highs near 52.
• Mostly sunny Sunday, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Sunday night,
• Cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Monday, mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain Monday night,
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Tuesday, then partly cloudy Tuesday night and Wednesday.
• highs 53-47 lows 36-32. (seasonal averages high 53 low 35)

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Forecast for the Umpqua Basin including Roseburg:

• Cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers this evening, a (30%) chance of rain late tonight,
• Cloudy with a (40%) chance of Thursday AM, showers likely (60%) in the afternoon, showers at night and Friday, showers likely (70%) with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms in the evening showers, a good (50%) chance of showers late Friday night,
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Saturday AM, becoming partly cloudy in the afternoon, mostly clear at night.
• lows 40-45 cooling to 30 Saturday night.
• Sunny Sunday, partly cloudy in the evening, mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of showers  Sunday night,
• Mostly cloudy with rain and snow showers Monday, showers likely (60%) Monday night,
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Tuesday, mostly clear at night,
• Then mostly sunny Wednesday.
• highs 52-46 warming to 55 Wednesday lows 38-40 cooling to 32 Tuesday night. (seasonal averages high 55 low 38)

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

• Cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening showers, a good (50%) chance of rain late tonight,
• Cloudy with coastal showers likely (70%) Thursday while a good (50%) chance of AM showers inland in the afternoon, showers Thursday night,
• AM coastal showers Friday with showers and a slight (20%) chance of afternoon thunderstorms while showers inland all day, cloudy with showers likely (60%) and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then a good (50%) chance of coastal showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms late at night while a good (50%) chance of inland showers Friday night,
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Saturday AM, partly cloudy in the afternoon, mostly clear and colder Saturday night.
• lows 48-40 highs 53-58.
• Mostly sunny Sunday, partly cloudy in the evening, mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of showers at night,
• Mostly cloudy with showers Monday, showers likely (60%) Monday night,
• Partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Tuesday, mostly clear at night,
• Then mostly sunny Wednesday.
• highs 55-50 warming back to 55 Wednesday lows 45-40. (seasonal averages high 53 low 41)

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Forecast for the Cascades in Lane County:

• Cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow tonight (0.10 in. of rain possible),
• AM showers likely (70%) Thursday, a good (50%) chance of showers in the afternoon (0.25 in. of rain possible, 2 in. of snow possible), showers  Thursday night (0.50 in. of rain possible, 3-5 in. of snow possible) and Friday, showers and a slight (20%) chance of  thunderstorms in the evening, showers likely (70%) Friday night,
• Mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of AM showers Saturday AM, just mostly cloudy in the afternoon, then just mostly cloudy Saturday night.
• snow level 4,500 ft. tonight, 5,000 ft. Thursday and Thursday night, 4,000 ft. Friday and Friday night, free air freezing level at the surface Saturday afternoon and Saturday night.
• lows 32-19 highs 42-29.
• Mostly sunny Sunday, partly cloudy Sunday night,
• Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow Monday, a (40%) chance of rain and snow at night,
• A mix of clouds and sun with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow showers Tuesday, then partly cloudy Tuesday night and Wednesday.
• free air freezing level at the surface Sunday, 4,500 ft. Sunday night, snow level 3,000 ft. Monday, 3,500 ft. Monday night, 2,500 ft. Tuesday, then free air freezing level at the surface Tuesday night and Wednesday.
• highs 27-40 cooling to 36 Tuesday lows 19-24.

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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 Their Motto “The Need Is Real; The Time Is Now.”

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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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Here is my new weekly weather quiz question. What is “the Bermuda High?” 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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A weak upper level low (Shaded “U” shape with blue arrows) is sliding eastward to our north and returning the chance of precipitation for a short period of time. A frontal system will pass through Friday for more showers, then drying behind it. An upper air ridge of high pressure (Shaded “Arch” shape with blue arrows) will take over by Saturday returning the dry weather for the weekend.  Note: Mt. Ashland is open Thursdays through Mondays. Willamette Pass and Hoodoo are all still closed for now. They say they will be opening again when enough snow falls. Check their websites for conditions and specific schedules.

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Air Quality Index:

Eugene-Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 63 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter at Amazon Park, Eugene. Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA).

Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 129 in the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups category measuring Particulate Matter at Willamette Activity Center, Oakridge. Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency .(LRAPA)

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Home Wood Heating Advisory:

Eugene/Springfield: YELLOW – Burning is Cautioned Against.

Oakridge: YELLOW – Burning is Cautioned Against.

(The use of Pellet stoves is always allowed.)

Advisory Courtesy of Lane Regional Protection Agency (LRAPA).

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Advisories:

• A HEALTH ADVISORY CONTINUES FOR THE PRESENCE OF BLUE-GREEN ALGAE AT LOST CREEK LAKE , LOCATED 30 MILES NORTHEAST OF MEDFORD ON THE ROGUE RIVER IN JACKSON COUNTY. THE TOXIC ALGAE BLOOM MEANS THAT PEOPLE SHOULD NOT DRINK OR HAVE DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE AFFECTED WATER AND THAT ALSO GOES FOR ANY PETS.

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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 slight (20%) chance of rain or drizzle today, becoming cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening rain, rain likely (60%) late tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) Thursday (0.10 in. of rain possible), rain Thursday night,
• Mostly cloudy with rain Friday, cloudy with evening rain, a (40%) chance of showers at night.
• highs 54-52 lows 42-46 cooling to 40 Friday night.
• A mix of clouds and sun with a slight (20%) chance of AM showers Saturday, just mostly clear at night,
• Mostly sunny Sunday, partly cloudy Sunday night,
• Cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Monday, mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain Monday night,
• Then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Tuesday.
• highs near 53 lows 33-37. (seasonal averages high 53 low 35)

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Forecast for the Umpqua Basin including Roseburg:

• Becoming mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers this afternoon, cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain late tonight,
• Cloudy with a rain likely (70%) Thursday AM, a good (50%) chance of rain in the afternoon, rain at night and Friday, cloudy with evening showers, then a good (50%) chance of showers late Friday night.
• highs 59-52 lows 42-45 cooling back to 42 Friday night.
• Mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of showers Saturday, becoming just mostly clear at night,
• Sunny with patchy AM fog, partly cloudy Sunday afternoon and Sunday night,
• Mostly cloudy with showers likely (70%) Monday and Monday night,
• Then mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers Tuesday.
• highs 52-55 cooling to 49 Tuesday lows 32-40. (seasonal averages high 55 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 showers this afternoon, cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening showers, a (40%) chance of rain late tonight,
• Cloudy with coastal rain likely (70%) Thursday along the shore while a good (50%) chance of rain inland in the afternoon, rain Thursday night and Friday, cloudy with showers in the evening, then a good (50%) chance of showers late Friday night .
• highs 56-53 lows 48-45.
• Mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of showers Saturday AM, partly cloudy in the afternoon, mostly clear and colder Saturday night,
• Partly cloudy Sunday and at night,
• Mostly cloudy with showers likely (70%) Monday and Monday night,
• Then mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers Tuesday.
• highs 55-52 lows 38-45. (seasonal averages high 53 low 41)

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Forecast for the Cascades in Lane County:

• Partly cloudy  today, mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain and snow this evening, rain and snow likely (60%) late tonight (0.10 in. of rain possible, 2 in. of snow possible),
• Mostly cloudy with rain and snow showers likely (70%) Thursday (0.25 in. of rain possible, 2 in. of snow possible), rain and snow Thursday night through Friday, then rain and snow showers likely (70%) Friday night.
• free air freezing level 7,500 ft. falling to 6,500 ft. this afternoon, snow level 4,500 ft. tonight, 5,000 ft. Thursday and Thursday night, then 4,000 ft. Friday and Friday night.
• highs 42-35 lows 32-25.
• Mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain and snow showers Saturday AM, a slight (20%) chance of afternoon snow showers, partly cloudy Saturday night,
• Mostly sunny Sunday, partly cloudy Sunday night,
• Then mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow Monday, a (40%) chance of rain and snow at night,
• Then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow  showers Tuesday.
• snow level at the surface Saturday, free air freezing level at the surface Saturday night and Sunday, 4,500 ft. Sunday night, snow level 3,000 ft. Monday, 4,000 ft. Monday night, then 3,000 ft. Tuesday.
• highs 27-40 cooling to 36 Tuesday lows 19-24.

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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 Their Motto “The Need Is Real; The Time Is Now.”

_____

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

__________________

Here is my new weekly weather quiz question. What is “the Bermuda High?” 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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A weak upper level low (Shaded “U” shape with blue arrows) is sliding eastward to our north and returning the chance of precipitation for a short period of time. A frontal system will pass through Friday for more showers, then drying behind it. An upper air ridge of high pressure (Shaded “Arch” shape with blue arrows) will take over by Saturday returning the dry weather for the weekend.  Note: Mt. Ashland is open Thursdays through Mondays. Willamette Pass and Hoodoo are all still closed for now. They say they will be opening again when enough snow falls. Check their websites for conditions and specific schedules.

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Air Quality Index:

Eugene-Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 24 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter at HWY 99, Eugene. Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA).

Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 39 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter at Willamette Activity Center, Oakridge. Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency .(LRAPA)

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Home Wood Heating Advisory:

Eugene/Springfield: YELLOW – Burning is Cautioned Against.

Oakridge: YELLOW – Burning is Cautioned Against.

(The use of Pellet stoves is always allowed.)

Advisory Courtesy of Lane Regional Protection Agency (LRAPA).

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Advisories:

• A HEALTH ADVISORY CONTINUES FOR THE PRESENCE OF BLUE-GREEN ALGAE AT LOST CREEK LAKE , LOCATED 30 MILES NORTHEAST OF MEDFORD ON THE ROGUE RIVER IN JACKSON COUNTY. THE TOXIC ALGAE BLOOM MEANS THAT PEOPLE SHOULD NOT DRINK OR HAVE DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE AFFECTED WATER AND THAT ALSO GOES FOR ANY PETS.

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

• Partly cloudy with patchy fog late tonight,
• Patchy AM fog, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain or drizzle Wednesday, becoming cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening rain, a good (50%) chance of rain late at night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Mostly cloudy with showers likely (70%) Thursday through Friday, a (40%) chance of showers at night.
• lows 35-44 cooling to 40 Thursday night highs 54-52.
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Saturday, just partly cloudy at night,
• Mostly sunny Sunday, partly cloudy Sunday night,
• Cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Monday, mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain Monday night,
• Then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Tuesday.
• highs near 53 lows 33-37. (seasonal averages high 53 low 35)

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Forecast for the Umpqua Basin including Roseburg:

• Mostly clear this evening, partly cloudy with patchy fog late tonight and Wednesday AM, partly cloudy in the afternoon, mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain late Wednesday night,
• Cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Thursday, rain at night and Friday AM, showers in the afternoon, cloudy with a good (50%) evening showers,
• Mostly cloudy with rain Friday, cloudy with showers evening showers in the evening, then a good (50%) chance of showers late Friday night.
• lows 37-45 cooling to 40 Friday night highs 58-52.
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Saturday, just mostly clear at night,
• Sunny with patchy AM fog, partly cloudy Sunday afternoon and Sunday night,
• Mostly cloudy with showers likely (70%) Monday and Monday night,
• Then mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers Tuesday.
• highs 52-55 cooling to 49 Tuesday lows 32-40. (seasonal averages high 55 low 38)

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

• Mostly clear this evening, mostly cloudy late tonight,
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM coastal drizzle Wednesday, partly cloudy with patchy coastal drizzle in the afternoon, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening coastal rain and a slight (20%) chance of showers late at night while a (30%) chance of inland showers late Wednesday night,
• Cloudy with coastal showers likely (60%) Thursday while a (40%) chance of showers inland in the afternoon, rain Thursday night and Friday AM, showers in the afternoon and evening, then a (70%) chance of showers late Friday night .
• lows near 45 highs 56-53.
• Partly cloudy Saturday, mostly clear and colder Saturday night,
• Partly cloudy Sunday and at night,
• Mostly cloudy with showers likely (70%) Monday and Monday night,
• Then mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers Tuesday.
• highs 53-55 cooling to 52 Monday and Tuesday lows 38-45. (seasonal averages high 53 low 41)

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Forecast for the Cascades in Lane County:

• Partly cloudy  tonight and Wednesday, partly cloudy in the afternoon, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow in the evening, a good (50%) chance of rain and snow late Wednesday night (0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Then mostly cloudy with rain and snow showers likely (70%) Thursday, rain and snow Thursday night and Friday, then a good (50%) chance of rain and snow showers Friday night.
• free air freezing level 9,000 ft. falling to 7,000 ft. tonight, 5,500 ft. Wednesday, snow level 4,500 ft. Wednesday night and Thursday, 4,000 ft. Thursday night, 3,500 ft. Friday, then 4,o000 ft. Friday night.
• lows 27-32 cooling to 25 Friday night highs 44-37.
• Mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain and snow showers Saturday, partly cloudy Saturday night,
• Mostly sunny Sunday, partly cloudy Sunday night,
• Then mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow Monday, a (40%) chance of rain and snow at night,
• Then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow  showers Tuesday.
• snow level 3,000 ft. Saturday, free air freezing level at the surface Saturday night and Sunday, 4,500 ft. Sunday night, snow level 3,000 ft. Monday, 4,000 ft. Monday night, 3,000 ft. Tuesday.
• highs 38-40 cooling to 36 Tuesday lows 19-24.

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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 Their Motto “The Need Is Real; The Time Is Now.”

_____

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

__________________

Here is my new weekly weather quiz question. What is “the Bermuda High?” 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 air ridge of high pressure (Shaded “Arch” shape with blue arrows) that has been sitting over us will slowly weaken and move eastward allowing a frontal system to bring clouds and a chance for showers. An upper level low pressure trough (Shaded “U” shape with blue arrows) moves in pushing increasingly stronger frontal systems, like this one, through the Pacific Northwest. Note: Mt. Ashland is open Thursdays through Mondays. Willamette Pass and Hoodoo are all still closed for now. They say they will be opening again when enough snow falls. Check their websites for conditions and specific schedules.

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Air Quality Index:

Eugene-Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 50 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter at Amazon Park, Eugene. Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA).

Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 152 in the Unhealthy category measuring Particulate Matter at Willamette Activity Center, Oakridge. Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency .(LRAPA)

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Home Wood Heating Advisory:

Eugene/Springfield: YELLOW – Burning is Cautioned Against.

Oakridge: YELLOW – Burning is Cautioned Against.

(The use of Pellet stoves is always allowed.)

Advisory Courtesy of Lane Regional Protection Agency (LRAPA).

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Advisories:

• A HEALTH ADVISORY CONTINUES FOR THE PRESENCE OF BLUE-GREEN ALGAE AT LOST CREEK LAKE , LOCATED 30 MILES NORTHEAST OF MEDFORD ON THE ROGUE RIVER IN JACKSON COUNTY. THE TOXIC ALGAE BLOOM MEANS THAT PEOPLE SHOULD NOT DRINK OR HAVE DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE AFFECTED WATER AND THAT ALSO GOES FOR ANY PETS.

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

• Mostly sunny today, mostly clear with patchy fog late tonight,
• Patchy AM fog, a mix of clouds and sun Wednesday, becoming mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening rain, mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain late at night,
• Cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Thursday, then rain likely (60%) Thursday night.
• highs 59-52 lows 35-42.
• Mostly cloudy with rain Friday, a (30%) chance of showers Friday night,
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Saturday, just partly cloudy at night,
• Mostly sunny Sunday, partly cloudy Sunday night,
• Then cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Monday.
• highs 53-48 lows 40-33 warming to 35 Sunday night. (seasonal averages high 53 low 35)

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Forecast for the Umpqua Basin including Roseburg:

• Sunny today, mostly clear this evening, partly cloudy late tonight,
• Partly cloudy with patchy fog Wednesday AM, partly cloudy in the afternoon, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain late Wednesday night,
• Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain Thursday, then rain at night.
• highs 58-56 lows 37-45.
• Mostly cloudy with rain Friday, cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers Friday night,
• Cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Saturday, just partly cloudy at night,
• Patchy AM fog, partly cloudy Sunday, mostly clear with patchy fog at night,
• Then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Monday.
• highs 52-55 cooling back to 52 Monday lows 42-33. (seasonal averages high 55 low 38)

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

• Sunny today, mostly clear this evening, mostly cloudy late tonight,
• Mostly cloudy with areas of fog and coastal drizzle Wednesday AM, partly cloudy with areas of coastal fog and drizzle in the afternoon and evening, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain late Wednesday night,
• Cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain Thursday, then rain Thursday night.
• highs 59-56 lows 40-46.
• Mostly cloudy with rain Friday, cloudy with a (30%) chance of showers Friday night, Cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Saturday, partly cloudy and colder Saturday night,
• Sunny Sunday AM, partly cloudy in the afternoon and at night,
• Then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Monday.
• highs 53-50 lows 45-37 warming to 40 Sunday night. (seasonal averages high 53 low 41)

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Forecast for the Cascades in Lane County:

• Mostly sunny today, mostly clear tonight,
• Mostly sunny Wednesday AM, partly cloudy in the afternoon, cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow in the evening, a (40%) chance of rain and snow late Wednesday night,
• Then mostly cloudy with rain and snow likely (70%) Thursday, rain and snow Thursday night.
• free air freezing level 9,000 ft. today, 8,000 ft. falling to 6,500 ft. tonight, 5,500 ft.  Wednesday, snow level 4,500 ft. Wednesday night through Thursday night.
• highs 48-40 lows 27-30 cooling to 28 Thursday night.
• Mostly cloudy with rain and snow Friday, a (30%) chance of rain and snow showers at night,
• Mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain and snow showers Saturday, partly cloudy Saturday night,
• Mostly sunny Sunday, partly cloudy Sunday night,
• Then mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow Monday.
• snow level 4,000 ft. Friday and Friday night, 3,000 ft. Saturday, free air freezing level at the surface Saturday night and Sunday, 4,500 ft. Sunday night, then snow level 3,000 ft. Monday.
• highs 37-33 lows 25-19 warming to 22 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

________________

_________________

Check out my latest Eugene Daily News Weather Or Not Column Their Motto “The Need Is Real; The Time Is Now.”

_____

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

__________________

Here is my new weekly weather quiz question. What is “the Bermuda High?” 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 air ridge of high pressure (Shaded “Arch” shape with blue arrows) that has been sitting over us will slowly weaken and move eastward allowing a frontal system to bring clouds and a chance for showers. An upper level low pressure trough (Shaded “U” shape with blue arrows) moves in pushing increasingly stronger frontal systems, like this one, through the Pacific Northwest. Note: Mt. Ashland is open Thursdays through Mondays. Willamette Pass and Hoodoo are all still closed for now. They say they will be opening again when enough snow falls. Check their websites for conditions and specific schedules.

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Air Quality Index:

Eugene-Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 28 in the good category measuring Particulate Matter at HWY 99, Eugene. Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA).

Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 18 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter at Willamette Activity Center, Oakridge. Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency .(LRAPA)

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Home Wood Heating Advisory:

Eugene/Springfield: YELLOW – Burning is Cautioned Against.

Oakridge: YELLOW – Burning is Cautioned Against.

(The use of Pellet stoves is always allowed.)

Advisory Courtesy of Lane Regional Protection Agency (LRAPA).

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Advisories:

• A FROST ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM UNTIL 8 AM TUESDAY FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST.
• A HEALTH ADVISORY CONTINUES FOR THE PRESENCE OF BLUE-GREEN ALGAE AT LOST CREEK LAKE , LOCATED 30 MILES NORTHEAST OF MEDFORD ON THE ROGUE RIVER IN JACKSON COUNTY. THE TOXIC ALGAE BLOOM MEANS THAT PEOPLE SHOULD NOT DRINK OR HAVE DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE AFFECTED WATER AND THAT ALSO GOES FOR ANY PETS.

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

• Mostly clear tonight,
• Mostly sunny Tuesday, mostly clear with patchy fog late Tuesday night,
• Patchy AM fog, mostly cloudy Wednesday, a slight (20%) chance of evening rain, mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain late at night,
• Cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Thursday, then rain likely (60%) Thursday night.
• lows 26-42 highs 59-52.
• Mostly cloudy with rain likely (60%) Friday, a (30%) chance of showers Friday night,
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Saturday, just partly cloudy at night,
• Mostly sunny Sunday, partly cloudy Sunday night,
• Then mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain Monday.
• highs 53-50 lows 40-33 warming to 35 Sunday night. (seasonal averages high 53 low 35)

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Forecast for the Umpqua Basin including Roseburg:

• Clear tonight,
• Sunny Tuesday, mostly clear in the evening, partly cloudy Tuesday night,
• Sunny with patchy fog Wednesday AM, partly cloudy in the afternoon, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain late Wednesday night,
• Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain Thursday, then rain at night.
• lows 28-45 highs 58-56.
• Mostly cloudy with showers Friday, cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers Friday night,
• Cloudy Saturday, just partly cloudy at night,
• Patchy AM fog, mostly sunny Sunday, mostly clear with patchy fog at night,
• Then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Monday.
• highs 52-55 cooling back to 52 Monday lows 42-33. (seasonal averages high 55 low 38)

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

• Clear tonight,
• Sunny Tuesday, mostly clear in the evening, partly cloudy late Tuesday night,
• Sunny Wednesday AM, partly cloudy in the afternoon, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain late Wednesday night,
• Cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain Thursday, then rain Thursday night.
• lows 35-46 highs 59-56.
• Mostly cloudy with showers Friday, cloudy with a (30%) chance of evening showers, just cloudy late Friday night and Saturday, partly cloudy and colder Saturday night,
• Mostly sunny Sunday, mostly clear at night,
• Then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Monday.
• highs 53-50 lows 45-37 warming to 40 Sunday night. (seasonal averages high 53 low 41)

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Forecast for the Cascades in Lane County:

• Clear tonight,
• Mostly sunny Tuesday, mostly clear Tuesday night,
• Mostly sunny Wednesday AM, a mix of clouds and sun in the afternoon, cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow Wednesday night,
• Then mostly cloudy with rain and snow likely (60%) Thursday and Thursday night.
• free air freezing level 9,000 ft. tonight and Tuesday, 9,000 ft. falling to 7,000 ft. Tuesday night, 6,500 ft. rising to 7,000 ft. Wednesday, snow level 5,000 ft. Wednesday night, 4,000 ft. Thursday, then 4,500 ft. Thursday night.
•  lows 28-30 cooling back to 28 Thursday night highs 48-40.
• Mostly cloudy with rain and snow Friday, a (30%) chance of rain and snow showers at night,
• Mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain and snow showers Saturday, partly cloudy Saturday night,
• Mostly sunny Sunday, partly cloudy Sunday night,
• Then mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of snow Monday.
• snow level 4,000 ft. Friday and Friday night, 3,000 ft. Saturday, free air freezing level at the surface Saturday night and Sunday, 4,500 ft. Sunday night, then snow level 4,000 ft. Monday.
• highs near near 37 lows 25-19 warming to 22 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

________________

_________________

Check out my latest Eugene Daily News Weather Or Not Column Their Motto “The Need Is Real; The Time Is Now.”

_____

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

__________________

Here is my new weekly weather quiz question. What is “the Bermuda High?” 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 air ridge of high pressure (Shaded “Arch” shape with blue arrows) is siting over us and strengthening. It has returned the sunshine that will last into Wednesday. We sure could use some rain, but the next chance won’t be until Wednesday night as an upper level low pressure trough (Shaded “U” shape with blue arrows) moves in for a short visit. Note: Mt. Ashland is open Thursdays through Mondays. Willamette Pass and Hoodoo are all still closed for now. They say they will be opening again when enough snow falls. Check their websites for conditions and specific schedules.

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Air Quality Index:

Eugene-Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 15 in the good category measuring Particulate Matter at Springfield City Hall. Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA).

Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 64 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter at Willamette Activity Center, Oakridge. Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency .(LRAPA)

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Home Wood Heating Advisory:

Eugene/Springfield: YELLOW – Burning is Cautioned Against.

Oakridge: YELLOW – Burning is Cautioned Against.

(The use of Pellet stoves is always allowed.)

Advisory Courtesy of Lane Regional Protection Agency (LRAPA).

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Advisories:

• A FREEZE WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM 2AM UNTIL 8 AM TODAY FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST.
• A HEALTH ADVISORY CONTINUES FOR THE PRESENCE OF BLUE-GREEN ALGAE AT LOST CREEK LAKE , LOCATED 30 MILES NORTHEAST OF MEDFORD ON THE ROGUE RIVER IN JACKSON COUNTY. THE TOXIC ALGAE BLOOM MEANS THAT PEOPLE SHOULD NOT DRINK OR HAVE DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE AFFECTED WATER AND THAT ALSO GOES FOR ANY PETS.

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

• Sunny today, clear this evening, partly cloudy with patchy fog and freezing fog late tonight and Tuesday AM, mostly sunny in the afternoon, mostly clear with patchy fog late Tuesday night,
• Patchy AM fog, mostly cloudy Wednesday, a slight (20%) chance of rain in the evening, mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain at night.
• highs 57-59 cooling to 53 Wednesday lows 26-40.
• Mostly cloudy good (50%) chance of rain Thursday, rain likely (60%) Friday, mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of showers Friday night,
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Saturday, then just partly cloudy at night and Sunday.
• highs near 53 lows 43-33. (seasonal averages high 52 low 35)

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Forecast for the Umpqua Basin including Roseburg:

• Sunny today and Tuesday (patchy AM fog), mostly clear both nights,
•  Tuesday, sunny in the afternoon, mostly clear with patchy fog Tuesday night,
• Mostly cloudy with patchy fog Wednesday AM, partly cloudy in the afternoon, then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Wednesday night.
• highs 55-59 lows 35-43.
• Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain Thursday, rain likely (70%) at night,
• Rain likely (60%) Friday, cloudy with a good (50%) chance of evening rain, a slight (20%) chance of rain late Friday night,
• Cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Saturday, just cloudy at night,
• Then patchy AM fog, sunny Sunday.
• highs 55-53 lows 43-34. (seasonal averages high 55 low 38)

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

• Sunny today and Tuesday, mostly clear at night,
• Mostly cloudy Wednesday AM, partly cloudy in the afternoon, then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of  Wednesday night.
• highs 59-56 lows 35-43.
• Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain Thursday, rain likely (60%) Thursday night and Friday, cloudy with a (40%) chance of evening rain, a slight (20%) chance of showers late Friday night,
• Cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Saturday, just cloudy at night,
• Then sunny Sunday.
• highs 57-53 warming to 55 cooling to 52 Sunday lows 48-40. (seasonal averages high 53 low 40)

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Forecast for the Cascades in Lane County:

• Sunny, just a bit warmer, today, mostly clear tonight,
• Mostly sunny Tuesday, partly cloudy Tuesday night and Wednesday, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow Wednesday night.
• free air freezing level at the surface rising to 8,000 ft. this afternoon, 10,000 ft. tonight, 9,000 ft. Tuesday, 8,000 ft. falling to 6,000 ft. Tuesday night, 5,500 ft. Wednesday, then snow level 4,500 ft. Wednesday night.
• highs 40-46 cooling to 42 Wednesday lows 24-28.
• Mostly cloudy with rain and snow likely (60%) Thursday and Thursday night,
• A good (50%) chance of rain and snow Friday and at night,
• Mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of snow showers Saturday, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of snow at night,
• Then mostly sunny Sunday.
• snow level 4,000 ft. Thursday and Thursday night, 3,500 ft. Friday and Friday night, 2,500 ft. Saturday and Saturday night, then at the surface Sunday.
• highs near 42-32 warming to 35 Sunday lows 28-20.

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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 That’s Not What It Started Out To Be, 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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No winner this week. Here is my weekly weather quiz question for the last time. What is  “bathymetry?” His the correct answer. Bathymetry is the science of measuring depths of the oceans, lakes, seas, etc. I’ll have a new weekly weather quiz question for you starting 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 air ridge of high pressure (Shaded “Arch” shape with blue arrows) is siting over us and strengthening. It has returned the sunshine that will last into next week. We sure could use some rain, but the next chance won’t be until Wednesday night as an upper level low pressure trough (Shaded “U” shape with blue arrows) moves in for a short visit. Note: Mt. Ashland is open Thursdays through Mondays. Willamette Pass and Hoodoo are all still closed for now. They say they will be opening again when enough snow falls. Check their websites for conditions and specific schedules.

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Air Quality Index:

Eugene-Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 15 in the good category measuring Particulate Matter at Springfield City Hall. Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA).

Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 64 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter at Willamette Activity Center, Oakridge. Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency .(LRAPA)

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Home Wood Heating Advisory:

Eugene/Springfield: YELLOW – Burning is Cautioned Against.

Oakridge: YELLOW – Burning is Cautioned Against.

(The use of Pellet stoves is always allowed.)

Advisory Courtesy of Lane Regional Protection Agency (LRAPA).

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Advisories:

• A FREEZE WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM 2AM UNTIL 8 AM MONDAY FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST.
• A HEALTH ADVISORY CONTINUES FOR THE PRESENCE OF BLUE-GREEN ALGAE AT LOST CREEK LAKE , LOCATED 30 MILES NORTHEAST OF MEDFORD ON THE ROGUE RIVER IN JACKSON COUNTY. THE TOXIC ALGAE BLOOM MEANS THAT PEOPLE SHOULD NOT DRINK OR HAVE DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE AFFECTED WATER AND THAT ALSO GOES FOR ANY PETS.

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

• Clear and colder tonight,
• Sunny Monday, mostly clear with patchy fog late at night,
• Patchy AM fog, mostly sunny Tuesday, partly cloudy with patchy fog late Tuesday night,
• Patchy AM fog, a mix of clouds and sun Wednesday, mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain at night.
• lows 23-40 highs 53-55.
• Mostly cloudy good (50%) chance of rain Thursday and Thursday night,
• Cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Friday, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain at night,
• Then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Saturday, just mostly cloudy at night,
• Then mostly sunny Sunday.
• highs 53-55 cooling to 50 Monday warming to 53 Sunday lows 42-35. (seasonal averages high 52 low 35)

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Forecast for the Umpqua Basin including Roseburg:

• Clear tonight,
• Sunny Monday and Tuesday (patchy AM fog), mostly clear both nights,
•  Tuesday, sunny in the afternoon, mostly clear with patchy fog Tuesday night,
• Mostly cloudy with patchy fog Wednesday AM, partly cloudy in the afternoon, then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Wednesday night.
• lows 26-44 highs 55-59.
• Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain Thursday, rain likely (70%) at night,
• Rain likely (60%) Friday, cloudy with a good (50%) chance of evening rain, a slight (20%) chance of rain late Friday night,
• Cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Saturday, just cloudy at night,
• Then patchy AM fog, sunny Sunday.
• highs 55-53 lows 43-34. (seasonal averages high 55 low 38)

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

• Clear tonight,
• Sunny Monday and Tuesday, mostly clear at night,
• Mostly cloudy Wednesday AM, partly cloudy in the afternoon, then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of  Wednesday night.
• lows 32-43 highs 59-56.
• Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain Thursday, rain likely (60%) Thursday night and Friday, cloudy with a (40%) chance of evening rain, a slight (20%) chance of showers late Friday night,
• Cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Saturday, just cloudy at night,
• Then sunny Sunday.
• highs 57-53 warming to 55 cooling to 52 Sunday lows 48-40. (seasonal averages high 53 low 40)

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Forecast for the Cascades in Lane County:

• Clear and breezy (Wind: E 15-25 mph decreasing to E 10-15 mph late) tonight,
• Sunny, just a bit warmer, Monday, mostly clear at night,
• Mostly sunny Tuesday, partly cloudy Tuesday night and Wednesday, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow Wednesday night.
• free air freezing level 5,500 ft. falling to the surface tonight, at the surface rising to 6,000 ft. Monday afternoon, 9,000 ft. Monday night and Tuesday, 8,000 ft. falling to 6,000 ft. Tuesday night, 5,500 ft. Wednesday, then snow level 4,500 ft. Wednesday night.
• lows 16-28 highs 42-46 cooling back to 42 Wednesday.
• Mostly cloudy with rain and snow likely (60%) Thursday and Thursday night,
• A good (50%) chance of rain and snow Friday and at night,
• Mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of snow showers Saturday, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of snow at night,
• Then mostly sunny Sunday.
• snow level 4,000 ft. Thursday and Thursday night, 3,500 ft. Friday and Friday night, 2,500 ft. Saturday and Saturday night, then at the surface Sunday.
• highs near 42-32 warming to 35 Sunday lows 28-20.

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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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