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It’s Monday and that means it’s time for another of my weekly weather quiz questions. Here is the question. What is needed in the stratosphere, but is considered a dangerous pollutant in the lower atmosphere near the earth’s surface? 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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Advisories:  A HIGH WIND WATCH IS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT FOR THE NORTH AND CENTRAL OREGON COAST. A HIGH WIND WATCH IS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL AND SOUTH OREGON COAST, THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON CASCADES, NORTHERN AND EASTERN KLAMATH COUNTY, WESTERN, CENTRAL, AND EASTERN LAKE COUNTY.

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Upper level low pressure (“U” shape on the yellow line) has taken over from the high pressure ridge (“Arch” shape on the yellow line) that is moving away from us and a series of surface storms starting with this frontal system (shown still offshore) will march through. Another frontal system later in the week, just one of many, will keep us in a wet weather pattern. Mt Ashland has reopened for the season. Hoodoo says they will be open now through Saturday December 31st. Still not enough snow yet for Willamette Pass to open for skiing. Please check their web sites for details and updates.

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Here are your detailed forecasts.**

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Forecast for the Southern and lower Mid Willamette Valley including Eugene-Springfield and Albany-Corvallis: Cloudy with rain (0.25 in. of rain possible) tonight and rain Tuesday (0.25 in. of rain possible), rain (0.25 in. of rain possible) and breezy (wind: S 15-25 mph gusts to 40 mph) Tuesday night, rain Wednesday through Thursday, then rain likely (60%) Thursday night lows 38-43 cooling to 39 Thursday night highs 47-52. Mostly cloudy with rain Friday, showers likely (60%) Friday night, cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers Saturday and Saturday night (New Year’s Eve), a good (50%) chance of rain Sunday (New Year’s Day), then cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers Sunday night and Monday highs 50-46 lows near 40. (seasonal averages high 45 low 33)

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Forecast for the Umpqua Basin including Roseburg: Cloudy with  a (40%) chance of rain tonight (snow level 3,500 ft.), cloudy with rain likely (60%) Tuesday AM, a good (50%) chance of rain Tuesday afternoon, rain Tuesday night and Wednesday, rain and breezy (wind: S 15-25 mph) Wednesday night, rain Thursday, then rain likely (60%) Thursday night lows 39-46 highs 52-55 cooling to near 50 Thursday. Mostly cloudy with rain Friday, showers likely (60%) Friday night, cloudy with a (40%)  chance of rain and snow showers Saturday AM, a (30%) chance of showers in the afternoon, a slight (20%) chance of showers Saturday night (New Year’s Eve), patchy AM fog, cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Sunday (New Year’s Day) and Sunday night with patchy fog late at night, then cloudy with a (40%) chance of showers Monday highs 53-44 lows near 39. (seasonal averages high 48 low 36)

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Forecast for the South Oregon Coast including Coos Bay and North Bend: Cloudy with a (40%) chance of evening coastal rain then rain likely (60%) late tonight and a (40%) chance of rain inland and breezy (wind: S 10-20 mph increasing to S 20-30 mph late tonight at the coast), rain Tuesday and windy (wind: S 20-30 mph decreasing to S 10-20 in the afternoon and increasing 25-35 mph late afternoon at the beaches and S 10-20 mph inland, AM gusts to 40 mph, 45 mph late afternoon) Tuesday, rain and windy (wind: S 25-35 mph at the beaches and S 15-25 mph inland) Tuesday night, rain and breezy (wind: S 15-25 mph gusts to 40 mph) Wednesday, rain and windy Wednesday night (wind: S 20-30 mph increasing to S 25-40 mph late at the beaches and SW 20-25 mph inland, gusts 45 mph increasing to 55 late at night), rain and breezy Thursday, rain likely (60%) and breezy Thursday night lows 39-48 highs 53-56 cooling to near 50 Thursday. Mostly cloudy with rain and breezy Friday, showers likely (60%) Friday night, mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of showers Saturday, Saturday night (New Year’s Eve), and Sunday (New Year’s Day), then cloudy with a (40%) chance of showers Sunday night and Monday highs near 53 lows 40-44. (seasonal averages high 51 low 40).

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Forecast for the Cascades of Lane County: Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow this evening, rain and snow late tonight (2-4 in. of snow possible, 0.25 in. of rain possible), rain and  snow likely (60%) Tuesday AM, rain Tuesday afternoon (2 in. of snow possible, 0.25 in. of rain possible), rain and breezy (wind: SW 15-25 mph gusts to 40 mph late) Tuesday night, rain Wednesday and a bit warmer, rain and windy (wind: SW 20-30 mph gusts to 45 mph) Wednesday night, rain Thursday, then rain likely (60%) and breezy Thursday night snow level 3,500 ft. tonight, 5,000 ft. rising to 6,000 ft. Tuesday afternoon, then 6,500 ft. rising to 8,000 ft. late Tuesday night and Wednesday, 7,500 ft. Wednesday night, rain Thursday, then rain likely and breezy Thursday night lows 28-34 highs 38-44 cooling to 38 Thursday. Mostly cloudy with rain and snow Friday, rain and snow showers likely (60%) Friday night, cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers Saturday, mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain and snow showers Saturday night (New Year’s Eve), and a good (50%) chance of rain Sunday (New Year’s Day), then cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers Sunday night and Monday snow level 5,000 ft. Friday, 3,500 ft. Friday night, 3,000 ft. Saturday and Saturday night, 5,500 ft. Sunday and Sunday night, then 7,000 ft. Monday highs 40-36 lows 30-27.

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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 news on-line at Eugene Daily News.com.

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It’s Monday and that means it’s time for another of my weekly weather quiz questions. Here is the question. What is needed in the stratosphere, but is considered a dangerous pollutant in the lower atmosphere near the earth’s surface? 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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Advisories:  A HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL AND SOUTH OREGON COAST. A HIGH WIND WATCH IS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL AND SOUTH OREGON COAST, THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON CASCADES, NORTHERN AND EASTERN KLAMATH COUNTY, WESTERN, CENTRAL, AND EASTERN LAKE COUNTY.

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Upper level low pressure (“U” shape on the yellow line) will take over from the high pressure ridge (“Arch” shape on the yellow line) that is moving away from us and a series of surface storms will march through. A  frontal system, just one of many, will keep us in a wet weather pattern. Mt Ashland has reopened for the season. Hoodoo says they will be open today through December 31st. Still not enough snow yet for Willamette Pass to open for skiing. Please check their web sites for details and updates.

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Here are your detailed forecasts.**

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Forecast for the Southern and lower Mid Willamette Valley including Eugene-Springfield and Albany-Corvallis: Cloudy with areas of fog this AM, a  (30%) chance of rain this afternoon (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), rain tonight (0.10 in. of rain possible), rain Tuesday (0.25 in. of rain possible), rain and breezy (wind: S 15-25 mph) Tuesday night, rain Wednesday, then rain heavy at times Wednesday night highs 43-52 lows 38-43. Mostly cloudy with rain likely (60%) Thursday and Thursday night, cloudy with rain Friday, showers likely (60%) Friday night and Saturday, then mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers Saturday night (New Year’s Eve) and a (40%) chance of rain Sunday (New Year’s Day) highs near 50 lows near 40. (seasonal averages high 45 low 33)

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Forecast for the Umpqua Basin including Roseburg: Mostly cloudy with AM fog, mostly cloudy this afternoon, cloudy with  a (30%) chance of rain this evening, a (40%) chance of rain and snow late tonight (snow level 3,500 ft. falling to 2,500 ft. late tonight), cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Wednesday, then rain and breezy Wednesday night highs 45-53 lows 39-45. Mostly cloudy with rain Thursday, rain likely (60%) Thursday night, cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Friday, a good (50%) chance of showers Friday night, showers likely (60%) Saturday and Saturday night (New Year’s Eve), then cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers Sunday (New Year’s Day) highs near 50 lows 46-40. (seasonal averages high 48 low 36)

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Forecast for the South Oregon Coast including Coos Bay and North Bend: Mostly cloudy with areas of patchy fog this AM, a slight (20%) chance of coastal rain this afternoon, cloudy with a (40%) chance of evening coastal rain then likely (60%) tonight and a (40%) chance of rain inland and windy (wind: S 10-20 mph increasing to 20-30 mph late tonight at the coast), coastal rain with AM rain likely (60%) inland and rain in the afternoon and windy (wind: S 20-30 mph at the beaches and S 10-20 mph inland, AM gusts to 45 mph) Tuesday, rain and windy (wind: S 25-40 mph at the beaches and 15-25 mph inland Tuesday night) Tuesday night, rain and breezy (wind: S 15-25 mph gusts to 40 mph) Wednesday, then rain and windy Wednesday night highs 47-54 lows 39-49. Mostly cloudy with rain likely (60%) and breezy Thursday, rain likely (60%) and breezy Thursday night and Friday, showers likely (60%) Friday night through Saturday night (New Year’s Eve), then cloudy with a good (50%) of showers Sunday (New Year’s Day) highs near 53 lows 48-43. (seasonal averages high 51 low 40).

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Forecast for the Cascades of Lane County: Mostly cloudy today, rain and snow tonight (2 in. of snow possible, 0.10 in. of rain possible) and Tuesday AM, rain Tuesday afternoon (2 in. of snow possible), rain and breezy (wind: SW 15-25 mph gusts to 40 mph late) Tuesday night, then rain Wednesday, then rain and breezy Wednesday night snow level 3,500 ft. rising to 6,500 ft. this afternoon, 3,500 ft. tonight, 5,000 ft. rising to 6,000 ft. Tuesday afternoon, then 6,500 ft. rising to 8,000 ft. Tuesday night and  Wednesday, then 7,000 ft. Wednesday night highs 38-44 lows 27-34. Mostly cloudy with rain Thursday, rain likely (60%) and breezy Thursday night, rain and snow likely (60%) Friday, rain and snow showers likely (60%) Friday night, cloudy with rain and snow showers likely (60%) Saturday, then mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers Saturday night (New Year’s Eve), and a good (50%) chance of rain Sunday  (New Year’s Day) snow level 6,500 ft. Thursday,  7,000 ft. Thursday night, 5,000 ft. Friday, 4,500 ft. Friday night, 5,500 ft. Saturday, 6,000 ft. Saturday night, then 6,500 ft. Sunday highs near 40 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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Get your local Eugene-Springfield news on-line at Eugene Daily News.com.

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Upper level low pressure (“U” shape on the yellow line) will take over from the high pressure ridge (“Arch” shape on the yellow line) that is moving away from us and a series of surface storms will march through. A  frontal system, just one of many, will keep us in a wet weather pattern. Mt Ashland has reopened for the season. Hoodoo says they will be open December 26-31. Still not enough snow yet for Willamette Pass to open for skiing. Please check their web sites for details and updates.

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Here are your detailed forecasts.**

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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 showers and light drizzle this evening, a good (50%) chance of rain Monday (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), then rain Monday night through Wednesday night lows 35-43 highs 43-48. Mostly cloudy with rain likely (60%) Thursday and Thursday night, cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Friday, showers likely (60%) Friday night and Saturday, then mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers Saturday night (New Year’s Eve) and a (40%) chance of showers Sunday (New Year’s Day) highs 50-47 lows near 40. (seasonal averages high 45 low 33)

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Forecast for the Umpqua Basin including Roseburg: Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers late this evening (snow level 3,500 ft. this evening), mostly cloudy with AM fog and freezing fog, a slight (20%) chance of rain Monday afternoon, mostly cloudy with rain Monday night through Wednesday, then rain likely (60%) Wednesday night lows 37-48 highs 46-53. Mostly cloudy with rain likely (60%) Thursday and Thursday night, cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Friday, a good (50%) chance of showers Friday night, showers likely (60%) Saturday and Saturday night (New Year’s Eve), then cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers Sunday (New Year’s Day) highs near 50 lows 46-40. (seasonal averages high 48 low 36)

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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 late this evening with patchy fog, mostly cloudy with areas of patchy fog late tonight and Monday AM, coastal rain likely (60%) in the afternoon and a (30%) chance of rain inland, rain Monday night, rain and breezy (wind: S 20-30 mph at the beaches and S 10-15 mph inland Tuesday, rain and windy (wind: S 25-35 mph decreasing to S 20-25 mph at the beaches Tuesday night with gusts to 50 mph decreasing to 40 mph late) Tuesday night, rain Wednesday, then rain likely (60%) Wednesday night lows 34-49 highs 49-54. Mostly cloudy with rain likely (60%) and breezy Thursday through Friday, showers likely (60%) Friday night through Saturday night (New Year’s Eve), then mostly cloudy with a good (50%) of showers Sunday (New Year’s Day) highs near 53 lows 48-43. (seasonal averages high 51 low 40).

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Forecast for the Cascades of Lane County: Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain and snow showers tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), a mix of clouds and sun in the AM, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow Monday afternoon, rain and snow Monday night (1-3 in. of snow possible, 0.10 in. of rain possible) and Tuesday AM, rain and snow Tuesday afternoon, rain and breezy (wind: SW 15-25 mph gusts to 40 mph) Tuesday night, then rain Wednesday and Wednesday night snow level 3,500 ft. tonight and Monday, 3,500 ft. Monday night, 5,000 ft. Tuesday, then  7,000 ft. Tuesday night through Wednesday night lows 26-34 highs 38-40. Mostly cloudy with rain likely (60%) Thursday, rain likely (60%) and breezy Thursday night and Friday, rain and snow Friday night, showers likely (60%) Saturday, then mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers Saturday night (New Year’s Eve) and Sunday  (New Year’s Day) snow level 5,500 ft. Thursday, 6,500 ft. Thursday night, 5,000 ft. Friday, 4,500 ft. Friday night, 5,500 ft. Saturday, 6,000 ft. Saturday night, then 6,500 ft. Sunday highs near 40 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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Get your local Eugene-Springfield news on-line at Eugene Daily News.com.

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Upper level low pressure (“U” shape on the yellow line) will take over from the high pressure ridge (“Arch” shape on the yellow line) that is moving away from us and a series of surface storms will march through. A  frontal system, just one of many, will keep us in a wet weather pattern. Mt Ashland has reopened for the season. Hoodoo says they will be open December 26-31. Still not enough snow yet for Willamette Pass to open for skiing. Please check their web sites for details and updates.

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Here are your detailed forecasts.**

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Forecast for the Southern and lower Mid Willamette Valley including Eugene-Springfield and Albany-Corvallis: Mostly cloudy with AM rain , showers (0.10 in. of rain possible) this afternoon (Christmas Day), a (30%) chance of showers tonight, cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain, a good (50%) chance of rain Monday afternoon (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), rain Monday night through Tuesday night highs near 48 lows 35-42. Mostly cloudy with rain Wednesday and Wednesday night, then rain likely (60%) Thursday through Saturday highs near 48 lows 43-40. (seasonal averages high 45 low 33)

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Forecast for the Umpqua Basin including Roseburg: Mostly cloudy with rain likely this AM (Christmas Day), showers this afternoon, a (30%) chance of showers tonight (snow level 3,500 ft. falling to 3,000 ft. late), mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Monday AM, a slight (20%) chance of rain Monday afternoon,  mostly cloudy with rain Monday night and Tuesday, then rain and breezy Tuesday night highs 45-50 lows 37-44. Mostly cloudy with rain Wednesday, rain likely (60%) Wednesday night through Friday, then cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers Friday night and Saturday highs 55-49 lows 46-40. (seasonal averages high 48 low 36)

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Forecast for the South Oregon Coast including Coos Bay and North Bend: Mostly cloudy with  rain and breezy (wind: SW 20-30 mph decreasing to SW 10-15 mph late this afternoon at the shore) today (Christmas Day), a slight (20%) chance of showers tonight and Monday AM, rain likely (60%) in the afternoon at the shore and a good (50%) chance of rain inland, rain Monday night and Tuesday, then rain and windy Tuesday night highs 49-54 lows 37-47. Mostly cloudy with rain Wednesday, rain likely (60%) Wednesday night, rain likely (60%) and breezy Thursday through Friday, then showers likely (60%) Friday night and Saturday highs near 53 lows 48-43. (seasonal averages high 51 low 40).

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Forecast for the Cascades of Lane County: Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain, showers (0.10 in. of rain possible) this afternoon (Christmas Day) and breezy (wind: SW 15-25 mph decreasing to SW 10-15 mph in the afternoon), cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow showers this evening, a slight (20%) chance of showers late tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow Monday, rain and snow Monday night and Tuesday AM, then rain Tuesday afternoon and Tuesday night snow level 4,500 ft. today, 3,500 ft. tonight and Monday, 4,000 ft. Monday night, 5,000 ft. Tuesday, then 7,500 ft. Tuesday night highs 38-40 lows 27-33. Mostly cloudy with rain Wednesday, rain and breezy Wednesday night, rain likely (60%) Thursday and Thursday night, rain and snow likely (60%) Friday and Friday night, then rain likely (6%) Saturday snow level 6,500 ft. Wednesday, 5,500 ft. Wednesday night through Thursday night, 5,000 ft. Friday, 4,500 ft. Friday night, then 5,500 ft. Saturday highs near 40 lows near 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.

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Get your local Eugene-Springfield news on-line at Eugene Daily News.com.

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Advisories:  AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM SUNDAY FOR CENTRAL DOUGLAS COUNTY, EASTERN CURRY COUNTY, JOSEPHINE COUNTY, JACKSON COUNTY, THE KLAMATH BASIN, NORTHERN CENTRAL, AND EASTERN LAKE COUNTY, EASTERN KLAMATH COUNTY, AND WESTERN LAKE COUNTY.

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A high pressure ridge (“Arch” shape on the jet stream) brought back the fog with possible freezing fog again. Upper level low pressure will take over and a series of surface storms will march through. A  frontal system will be returning the chance of rain again just in time for the Christmas Holiday. Mt Ashland has reopened for the season. Hoodoo says they will be open December 26-31. Still not enough snow yet for Willamette Pass to open for skiing. Please check their web sites for details and updates.

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Here are your detailed forecasts.**

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Forecast for the Southern and lower Mid Willamette Valley including Eugene-Springfield and Albany-Corvallis: Partly cloudy tonight, mostly cloudy with AM rain likely (60%), showers (0.10 in. of rain possible) likely (60%) Sunday afternoon (Christmas Day), a (40%) chance of showers Sunday night, cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM showers, a good (50%) chance of rain Monday afternoon, rain Monday night, rain likely (60%) Tuesday, then mostly cloudy with rain Tuesday night lows 34-42 highs 44-47. Mostly cloudy with rain likely (60%) Wednesday, rain Wednesday night, rain likely (60%) Thursday through Friday night, then mostly cloudy with showers likely (60%) Saturday highs near 48 lows 40-38. (seasonal averages high 45 low 33)

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Forecast for the Umpqua Basin including Roseburg: Partly cloudy this  evening, mostly cloudy tonight, mostly cloudy with rain Sunday (Christmas Day), a (30%) chance of showers Sunday night (snow level 3,500 ft.), mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers Monday AM, a good (50%) chance of rain Monday afternoon, then mostly cloudy with rain Monday night through Tuesday night lows 30-42 highs 50-44. Mostly cloudy with showers likely (60%) Wednesday, rain likely (60%) Wednesday night through Friday, then cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rainFriday night and Saturday highs 50-55 cooling to near 50 Friday lows near 45. (seasonal averages high 47 low 36)

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Forecast for the South Oregon Coast including Coos Bay and North Bend: Partly cloudy this evening, becoming mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of coastal rain late tonight and breezy (wind: S 15-25 mph), mostly cloudy with  rain and breezy (wind: SW 15-25 mph) Sunday (Christmas Day), a (40%) chance of showers Sunday night, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers Monday AM, rain in the afternoon at the shore and a good (50%) chance of rain inland, rain and breezy Monday night through Tuesday night lows 37-47 highs 49-52. Mostly cloudy with showers likely (60%) Wednesday, rain likely (60%) Wednesday night, rain likely (60%) and breezy Thursday and Thursday night, rain likely (60%) and breezy Friday, then showers likely (60%) Friday night and Saturday highs near 53 lows 48-43. (seasonal averages high 51 low 40).

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Forecast for the Cascades of Lane County: Partly cloudy tonight, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain, showers Sunday  afternoon (Christmas Day), cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow showers Sunday night, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow showers Monday, rain and snow Monday night and Tuesday AM, then rain Tuesday afternoon and Tuesday night free air freezing level 10,000 ft. tonight, snow level 4,500 ft. Sunday, 3,500 ft. Sunday night and Monday, 4,000 ft. Monday night, 5,000 ft. Tuesday, then 7,500 ft. Tuesday night lows 27-32 highs near 38. Mostly cloudy with rain Wednesday, rain and breezy Wednesday night, rain likely (60%) Thursday and Thursday night, rain and snow likely (60%) Friday and Friday night, then mostly cloudy with showers likely (60%) Saturday snow level 6,500 ft. Wednesday, 5,500 ft. Wednesday night through Thursday night, 5,000 ft. Friday, 4,500 ft. Friday night, then 5,500 ft. Saturday highs near 40 lows near 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.

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Get your local Eugene-Springfield news on-line at Eugene Daily News.com.

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Sorry, no winner for my weather quiz question this week.

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Here is my weekly weather quiz question for the last time. How did George Washington use his weather knowledge to escape when the British apparently had his army trapped on January 2, 1777? Here is the answer. Washington was hemmed in with mud behind him, an icy river on the other side, and the British on the third side. His weather knowledge saved Washington and his troops because he knew there was a northwest wind blowing and it would bring a freeze. He started to retreat at midnight after the mud had frozen and they were able to make an end run around the British and back up to Princeton. I’ll have another weekly weather quiz question for you next 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.

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Advisories:  AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM SUNDAY FOR CENTRAL DOUGLAS COUNTY, EASTERN CURRY COUNTY, JOSEPHINE COUNTY, JACKSON COUNTY, THE KLAMATH BASIN, NORTHERN CENTRAL, AND EASTERN LAKE COUNTY, EASTERN KLAMATH COUNTY, AND WESTERN LAKE COUNTY.

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A high pressure ridge (“Arch” shape on the jet stream) brought back the fog with possible freezing fog again. Upper level low pressure will take over and a series of surface storms will march through. A  frontal system will be returning the chance of rain again just in time for the Christmas Holiday. Mt Ashland has reopened for the season. Hoodoo says they will be open December 26-31. Still not enough snow yet for Willamette Pass to open for skiing. Please check their web sites for details and updates.

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Here are your detailed forecasts.**

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Forecast for the Southern and lower Mid Willamette Valley including Eugene-Springfield and Albany-Corvallis: Mostly cloudy today, partly cloudy in the evening, mostly cloudy late tonight, mostly cloudy with rain (0.10 in. of rain possible) likely (60%) Sunday (Christmas Day), a (40%) chance of showers Sunday night, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Monday, then rain Monday night highs 49-45 lows 32-40. Mostly cloudy with rain likely (60%) Tuesday through Wednesday, rain Wednesday night and Thursday, cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Thursday night, then mostly cloudy with rain likely (60%) Friday highs near 49 lows 40-44. (seasonal averages high 45 low 33)

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Forecast for the Umpqua Basin including Roseburg: Partly cloudy with patchy freezing fog this AM, partly cloudy this afternoon and evening, mostly cloudy with patchy fog late tonight, mostly cloudy with rain Sunday (Christmas Day), a (30%) chance of showers Sunday night (snow level 3,500 ft.), mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Monday, then rain Monday night highs 50-44 lows 30-42. Mostly cloudy with rain likely (60%) Tuesday through Thursday, cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Thursday night, then mostly cloudy with rain likely (60%) Friday highs 50-55 cooling to near 50 Friday lows near 45. (seasonal averages high 47 low 36)

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Forecast for the South Oregon Coast including Coos Bay and North Bend: Mostly cloudy with areas of freezing fog inland this AM,  mostly cloudy in the afternoon, partly cloudy in the evening, becoming mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of coastal rain late tonight and breezy (wind: S 15-25 mph at the beaches and South 10-15 mph inland), mostly cloudy with  rain and breezy (wind: SW 15-25 mph) Sunday (Christmas Day), a (30%) chance of showers Sunday night, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Monday AM, rain likely (60%) in the afternoon at the shore and a good (50%) chance of rain inland, then rain Monday night highs 54-50 lows 37-42. Mostly cloudy and breezy with rain likely (60%) and breezy Tuesday through Thursday, a good (50%) chance of rain Thursday night, then rain likely (60%) Friday highs 50-53 lows near 47. (seasonal averages high 51 low 40).

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Forecast for the Cascades of Lane County: A mix of clouds and sun today, partly cloudy tonight, mostly cloudy with AM rain likely (60%) Sunday (Christmas Day), rain and snow likely (60%) in the afternoon (1 in. of snow possible, 0.10 in. of rain possible), a good (50%) chance of rain and snow showers Sunday night, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow Monday, then rain and snow Monday night free air freezing level 7,000 ft. today, 7,500 ft. tonight, snow level 4,500 ft. Sunday, 3,500 ft. Sunday night, 4,000 ft. Monday, then 5,000 ft. Monday night highs 42-38 lows 27-33. Mostly cloudy with rain and snow likely (60%) Tuesday and Tuesday night, showers Wednesday, rain and snow likely (60%) Wednesday night, then rain likely (60%) Thursday through Friday snow level 5,000 ft. Tuesday, 6,000 ft. Tuesday night, 7,000 ft. Wednesday, 5,500 ft. Wednesday night, 6,500 ft. Thursday, then 6,000 ft. Thursday night, and 5,500 ft. Friday highs near 40 lows 33-29.

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

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Get your local Eugene-Springfield news on-line at Eugene Daily News.com.

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Today is your last chance to answer my weekly weather quiz question. How did George Washington use his weather knowledge to escape when the British apparently had his army trapped on January 2, 1777? 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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Advisories: A HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM SATURDAY FOR THE NORTH AND CENTRAL OREGON COAST AND FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL AND SOUTH OREGON COAST. A FREEZE WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT THROUGH 9 AM  SATURDAY FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST. AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM SUNDAY FOR CENTRAL DOUGLAS COUNTY, EASTERN CURRY COUNTY, JOSEPHINE COUNTY, JACKSON COUNTY, THE KLAMATH BASIN, NORTHERN CENTRAL, AND EASTERN LAKE COUNTY, EASTERN KLAMATH COUNTY, AND WESTERN LAKE COUNTY.

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A high pressure ridge (“Arch” shape on the jet stream) brought back the fog with possible freezing fog again. Upper level low pressure will take over and a frontal system is sliding mainly over the northern reaches of the state. Another frontal system will be returning the chance of rain again just in time for Christmas. Mt Ashland has reopened for the season. Hoodoo says they will be open December 26-31. Still not enough snow yet for Willamette Pass to open for skiing. Please check their web sites for details and updates.

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Here are your detailed forecasts.**

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Forecast for the Southern and lower Mid Willamette Valley including Eugene-Springfield and Albany-Corvallis: Mostly cloudy with patchy fog and freezing fog very late tonight and Saturday AM, mostly cloudy in the afternoon, partly cloudy in the evening, mostly cloudy late Saturday night, mostly cloudy with rain likely (60%) Sunday (Christmas Day), a (40%) chance of showers Sunday night, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Monday, then rain Monday night lows 28-40 highs 45-48. Mostly cloudy with rain likely (60%) Tuesday and Tuesday night, showers likely Wednesday, then mostly cloudy with rain likely (60%) Wednesday night through Friday highs near 49 lows near 40-44. (seasonal averages high 45 low 33)

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Forecast for the Umpqua Basin including Roseburg: Partly cloudy with patchy freezing fog late tonight and Saturday AM, mostly cloudy in the afternoon, partly cloudy in the evening, mostly cloudy with patchy fog late Saturday night, cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Sunday AM (Christmas Day), rain in the afternoon, mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of showers Sunday night (snow level 3,500 ft.), mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Monday, then rain Monday night lows 28-42 highs 46-55.  Mostly cloudy with rain likely (60%) Tuesday through Thursday, cloudy with rain likely (60%) Thursday night, then mostly cloudy with rain likely (60%) Friday highs 50-55 cooling to near 50 Friday lows near 45. (seasonal averages high 47 low 36)

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Forecast for the South Oregon Coast including Coos Bay and North Bend: Partly cloudy tonight, mostly cloudy with areas of freezing fog inland Saturday AM, partly cloudy in the afternoon and evening, becoming mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of coastal rain late Saturday night, mostly cloudy with AM rain likely (60%), rain Sunday afternoon (Christmas Day), a (30%) chance of showers Sunday night, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Monday, then rain Monday night lows 32-42 highs 54-50. Mostly cloudy and breezy with rain likely (60%) Tuesday through Thursday, a good (50%) chance of rain Thursday night, then rain likely (60%) Friday highs 50-53 lows near 47. (seasonal averages high 51 low 40).

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Forecast for the Cascades of Lane County: Partly cloudy tonight through Saturday night, mostly cloudy with AM rain likely (60%) Sunday (Christmas Day), rain and snow likely (60%) in the afternoon, a good (50%) chance of rain and snow showers Sunday night, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow Monday, then rain and snow Monday night free air freezing level 6,000 ft. tonight, 6,500 ft. Saturday, 7,500 ft. Saturday night, snow level 4,500 ft. Sunday, 3,500 ft. Sunday night, 4,000 ft. Monday, then 5,000 ft. Monday night lows 25-33 highs near 40. Mostly cloudy with rain and snow likely (60%) Tuesday and Tuesday night, showers Wednesday, rain and snow likely (60%) Wednesday night, then rain likely (60%) Thursday through Friday snow level 5,000 ft. Tuesday, 5,500 ft. Tuesday night, 6,500 ft. Wednesday, 4,500 ft. Wednesday night, 6,500 ft. Thursday, then 7,500 ft. Thursday night and Friday highs near 40 lows 33-29.

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

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Get your local Eugene-Springfield news on-line at Eugene Daily News.com.

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Today is your last day to answer my weekly weather quiz question. How did George Washington use his weather knowledge to escape when the British apparently had his army trapped on January 2, 1777? 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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Advisories: A HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM SATURDAY FOR THE NORTH AND CENTRAL OREGON COAST. A HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM TODAY UNTIL 4 AM SATURDAY FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL AND SOUTH OREGON COAST. A FREEZE WATCH IS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST. AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM SUNDAY FOR CENTRAL DOUGLAS COUNTY, EASTERN CURRY COUNTY, JOSEPHINE COUNTY, JACKSON COUNTY, THE KLAMATH BASIN, NORTHERN CENTRAL, AND EASTERN LAKE COUNTY, EASTERN KLAMATH COUNTY, AND WESTERN LAKE COUNTY.

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A high pressure ridge (“Arch” shape on the jet stream) brought back the fog with possible freezing fog again. Upper level low pressure will take over and a frontal system is sliding mainly over the northern reaches of the state. Another frontal system will be returning the chance of rain again just in time for Christmas. Mt Ashland has reopened for the season. Hoodoo says they will be open December 26-31. Still not enough snow yet for Willamette Pass to open for skiing. Please check their web sites for details and updates.

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Here are your detailed forecasts.**

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Forecast for the Southern and lower Mid Willamette Valley including Eugene-Springfield and Albany-Corvallis: Cloudy this AM, a mix of clouds and sun in the afternoon, mostly cloudy with patchy fog and freezing fog very late tonight and Saturday AM, mostly cloudy in the afternoon, partly cloudy in the evening, mostly cloudy late Saturday night, mostly cloudy with rain likely (60%) Sunday (Christmas Day), a (40%) chance of rain Sunday night highs near 46 lows 28-36.  Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Monday, a (40%) chance of rain Monday night, then mostly cloudy with rain likely (60%) Tuesday through Thursday highs 45-48 lows near 37. (seasonal averages high 45 low 33)

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Forecast for the Umpqua Basin including Roseburg: Partly cloudy this afternoon, partly cloudy in the evening, mostly cloudy with patchy freezing fog late tonight and Saturday AM, mostly cloudy in the afternoon, mostly cloudy with patchy fog late Saturday night, cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Sunday AM (Christmas Day), rain likely (60%) in the afternoon, mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of showers Sunday night highs 46-55 lows 25-34. Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Monday, cloudy with rain likely (60%) Monday night, mostly cloudy with rain likely (60%) Tuesday through Thursday highs 46-55 lows 36-45. (seasonal averages high 47 low 36)

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Forecast for the South Oregon Coast including Coos Bay and North Bend: Partly cloudy with areas of frost, patchy fog, and freezing fog this AM, mostly cloudy this afternoon and evening, partly cloudy tonight, mostly cloudy with areas of freezing fog inland Saturday AM, partly cloudy in the afternoon and evening, becoming mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of coastal rain late Saturday night, mostly cloudy with rain likely (60%) Sunday (Christmas Day), then a good (50%) chance of showers Sunday night highs near 52 lows 32-40. Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Monday, cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Monday night, rain likely (60%) and breezy Tuesday and Tuesday night, rain and breezy Wednesday, then rain likely (60%) Wednesday night and Thursday highs near 52 lows near 42. (seasonal averages high 51 low 40).

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Forecast for the Cascades of Lane County: Mostly cloudy today, partly cloudy tonight, a mix of clouds and sun Saturday, partly cloudy Saturday night, mostly cloudy with a  good (50%) chance of rain and snow Sunday AM (Christmas Day), rain and snow likely (60%) in the afternoon, then a good (50%) chance of rain and snow Sunday night free air freezing level 5,500 ft. today, 6,000 ft. tonight, 6,500 ft. Saturday, 7,000 ft. Saturday night, snow level 5,500 ft. Sunday, then 3,500 ft. Sunday night highs 38-42 cooling to 37 Sunday night lows 25-30. Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain and snow Monday and Monday night, rain and snow likely (60%) Tuesday and Tuesday night, rain Wednesday, then rain and snow likely (60%) Wednesday night and Thursday snow level 4,000 ft. Monday, 3,000 ft. Monday night, 4,500 ft. Tuesday, 5,000 ft. Tuesday night, 6,000 ft. Wednesday, 4,500 ft. Wednesday night, then 5,000 ft. Thursday highs 38-42 lows near 29.

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

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Get your local Eugene-Springfield news on-line at Eugene Daily News.com.

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The Winter is officially here and it actually feels like it.

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Here’s my weekly weather quiz question. How did George Washington use his weather knowledge to escape when the British apparently had his army trapped on January 2, 1777? 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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Advisories: A FREEZE WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING THROUGH 9 AM FRIDAY FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST. A HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM FRIDAY UNTIL 4 AM SATURDAY FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL AND SOUTH OREGON COAST. A FREEZE WATCH IS IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY BIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST. AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM SUNDAY FOR CENTRAL DOUGLAS COUNTY, EASTERN CURRY COUNTY, JOSEPHINE COUNTY, JACKSON COUNTY, THE KLAMATH BASIN, NORTHERN CENTRAL, AND EASTERN LAKE COUNTY, EASTERN KLAMATH COUNTY, AND WESTERN LAKE COUNTY.

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A high pressure ridge (“Arch” shape on the jet stream) will bring back the fog with possible freezing fog again. Upper level low pressure and a frontal system will follow returning the chance of rain again just in time for Christmas. Mt Ashland has reopened for the season. Still not enough snow yet for Willamette Pass to open for skiing. Hoodoo says they will be open December 26-31. Please check their web sites for details and updates.

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Here are your detailed forecasts.**

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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 fog and freezing fog very late tonight and Friday AM, mostly cloudy in the afternoon, mostly cloudy with patchy fog and freezing fog very late Friday night and Saturday AM, mostly cloudy in the afternoon, partly cloudy in the evening, mostly cloudy late Saturday night, mostly cloudy with rain likely (60%) Sunday (Christmas Day), a (40%) chance of rain Sunday night lows 25-35 highs near 46. Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Monday, a (40%) chance of rain Monday night, then mostly cloudy with rain likely (60%) Tuesday through Thursday highs 45-48 lows near 37. (seasonal averages high 45 low 33)

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Forecast for the Umpqua Basin including Roseburg: Partly cloudy with patchy freezing fog late tonight and Friday AM, mostly cloudy Friday afternoon, partly cloudy in the evening, mostly cloudy with patchy freezing fog late Friday night and Saturday AM, mostly cloudy in the afternoon, mostly cloudy with patchy fog late Saturday night, cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Sunday AM (Christmas Day), rain likely (60%) in the afternoon, mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of showers Sunday night lows 25-34 highs 46-55. Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Monday, cloudy with rain likely (60%) Monday night, mostly cloudy with rain likely (60%) Tuesday through Thursday highs 46-54 lows 39-45. (seasonal averages high 47 low 36)

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Forecast for the South Oregon Coast including Coos Bay and North Bend: Partly cloudy with areas of frost, patchy fog, and freezing fog late tonight and Friday AM, mostly cloudy Friday afternoon and evening, partly cloudy Friday night, mostly cloudy with areas of freezing fog inland Saturday AM, partly cloudy in the afternoon and evening, becoming mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain late Saturday night, mostly cloudy with rain likely (60%) Sunday (Christmas Day), then a good (50%) chance of showers Sunday night lows 30-40 highs near 52. Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Monday, cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Monday night, rain likely (60%) and breezy Tuesday and Tuesday night, rain and breezy Wednesday, then rain likely (60%) Wednesday night and Thursday highs near 52 lows near 42. (seasonal averages high 51 low 40).

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Forecast for the Cascades of Lane County: Partly cloudy this evening, mostly cloudy tonight through Friday night, a mix of clouds and sun Saturday, partly cloudy Saturday night, mostly cloudy with a  good (50%) chance of rain and snow Sunday AM (Christmas Day), rain and snow likely (60%) in the afternoon, then a good (50%) chance of rain and snow Sunday night free air freezing level 7,000 ft. tonight, 5,500 ft. Friday, 6,000 ft. Friday night, 6,500 ft. Saturday, 7,000 ft. Saturday night, snow level 5,500 ft. Sunday, then 3,500 ft. Sunday night lows 23-28 highs 38-42 cooling to 37 Sunday night. Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain and snow Monday and Monday night, rain and snow likely (60%) Tuesday and Tuesday night, rain Wednesday, then rain and snow likely (60%) Wednesday night and Thursday snow level 4,000 ft. Monday, 3,000 ft. Monday night, 4,500 ft. Tuesday, 5,000 ft. Tuesday night, 6,000 ft. Wednesday, 4,500 ft. Wednesday night, then 5,000 ft. Thursday highs 36-42 lows near 29.

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

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Get your local Eugene-Springfield news on-line at Eugene Daily News.com.

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The Winter Solstice occurred at 9:30 PM Wednesday evening officially beginning Winter.

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Here’s my weekly weather quiz question. How did George Washington use his weather knowledge to escape when the British apparently had his army trapped on January 2, 1777? 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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Advisories: A FREEZE WATCH IS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST. A HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM FRIDAY UNTIL 4 AM SATURDAY FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL AND SOUTH OREGON COAST. AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM SUNDAY FOR CENTRAL DOUGLAS COUNTY, EASTERN CURRY COUNTY, JOSEPHINE COUNTY, JACKSON COUNTY, THE KLAMATH BASIN, NORTHERN CENTRAL, AND EASTERN LAKE COUNTY, EASTERN KLAMATH COUNTY, AND WESTERN LAKE COUNTY.

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A high pressure ridge (“Arch” shape on the jet stream) will bring back the fog with possible freezing fog again. Upper level low pressure and a frontal system will follow returning the chance of rain again just in time for Christmas. Still not enough snow yet for Willamette Pass to open for skiing, but Mt. Ashland was closed early this week  and will reopen today. Hoodoo says they will be open December 26-31. Please check their web sites for details and updates.

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Here are your detailed forecasts.**

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Forecast for the Southern and lower Mid Willamette Valley including Eugene-Springfield and Albany-Corvallis: Mostly cloudy this afternoon, partly cloudy in the evening, mostly cloudy with fog and freezing fog late tonight and Friday AM, mostly cloudy in the afternoon, mostly cloudy Friday night through Saturday night highs 40-46 lows 27-32. Mostly cloudy with rain likely (60%) Sunday (Christmas Day), a (40%) chance of rain Sunday night, a good (50%) chance of rain Monday, a (40%) chance of rain Monday night, then mostly cloudy rain likely (60%) Monday night through Wednesday highs near 46 lows near 37. (seasonal averages high 45 low 33)

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Forecast for the Umpqua Basin including Roseburg: Mostly clear with areas of fog and freezing fog this AM, partly cloudy in the afternoon and evening, mostly cloudy with patchy freezing fog late tonight and Friday AM, mostly cloudy Friday afternoon and night with patchy freezing fog late at night and Saturday AM, mostly cloudy in the afternoon, then mostly cloudy with patchy fog and freezing fog late Saturday night highs 43-47 lows 25-33. Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Sunday (Christmas Day),  a (40%) chance of showers Sunday night and Monday, a good (50%) chance of rain Monday night, then mostly cloudy with rain likely (60%) Tuesday, then rain Tuesday night and Wednesday highs 46-49 lows 34-42. (seasonal averages high 47 low 36)

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Forecast for the South Oregon Coast including Coos Bay and North Bend: Partly cloudy with areas of frost and freezing fog this AM, mostly sunny this afternoon, partly cloudy this evening, mostly cloudy with patchy freezing fog late tonight and Friday AM and areas of coastal frost, mostly cloudy Friday afternoon and Friday night, mostly cloudy with freezing fog inland Saturday AM, mostly cloudy in the afternoon and Saturday night highs near 52 lows 29-35. Mostly cloudy with rain likely (60%) Sunday (Christmas Day), a good (50%) chance of showers Sunday night, a good (50%) chance of showers Monday, a good (50%) chance of rain Monday night, rain likely (60%) Tuesday, rain Tuesday night, then rain and breezy Wednesday highs near 52 lows near 40. (seasonal averages high 51 low 40).

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Forecast for the Cascades of Lane County: Mostly sunny today, partly cloudy this evening, mostly cloudy tonight and Friday, partly cloudy Friday night, a mix of clouds and sun Saturday, then partly cloudy Saturday night free air freezing level 4,500 ft. today, 6,000 ft. tonight, snow level 3,500 ft. Friday, free air freezing level 5,500 ft. Friday night, 6,500 ft. Saturday, then 7,500 ft. Saturday night highs 35-40 lows 24-28. Mostly cloudy with a  good (50%) chance of rain and snow Sunday (Christmas Day), a (40%) chance of rain and snow Sunday night through Monday night, rain and snow likely (60%) Tuesday and snow Tuesday night, then rain likely (60%) Wednesday snow level 5,500 ft. Sunday,  3,500 ft. Sunday night, 4,000 ft. Monday, 3,000 ft. Monday night, 4,500 ft. Tuesday, 5,000 ft. Tuesday night, then 6,000 ft. Wednesday highs 36-42 lows near 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 news on-line at Eugene Daily News.com.

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