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Here is my new weekly weather quiz question. Please define the term “backdoor cold front.” 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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Upper level high pressure (Shaded “Arch” shape with blue arrows) cleared us out for a while returning the sunshine. An upper level low (Shaded “U” shape) is taking over pushing a frontal system through the Pacific Northwest bringing rain and dropping temperatures drastically today. It looks like there will be just a slight chance of showers for the long Memorial Day Holiday weekend.

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Advisories: A WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8PM TONIGHT FOR NORTHERN AND EASTERN KLAMATH COUNTY, AND WESTERN, CENTRAL, AND EASTERN LAKE COUNTY.

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Forecast for the Southern and lower Mid Willamette Valley including Eugene-Springfield and Albany-Corvallis: Mostly cloudy with showers and some small hail possible tonight (0.10 in. of rain possible), and again Wednesday (0.50 in. of rain possible), cloudy with showers likely (70%) with small hail possible in the evening, mostly cloudy with showers likely (60%) late Wednesday night and Thursday AM, showers likely (70%) Thursday afternoon through Friday, then mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of showers Friday night lows 42-46 highs 52-64. A mix of clouds and sun with a slight (20%) chance of  showers Saturday, Sunday, and Monday (Memorial Day) while partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers each night, then mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of showers Monday night and Tuesday highs 66-70 lows near 45. (seasonal averages high 68 low 44)

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Forecast for the Umpqua Basin including Roseburg: Mostly cloudy with showers and cooler with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms with small hail possible this evening, rain and snow showers late tonight (snow level 3,000 ft. falling to 2,500 ft. late at night- no accumulation expected, 0.10 in. of rain possible), rain and snow showers Wednesday AM, showers in the afternoon (snow level 3,000 ft. rising to 3,500 ft. in the afternoon, 0.20 in. of rain possible), cloudy with evening showers likely (60%), a (40%) chance of showers late Wednesday night (0.10 in. of rain possible, snow level 3,500 ft. late), cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers Thursday AM (snow level 3,500 ft.), showers likely (70%) Thursday night and Friday, then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Friday night lows 40-47 highs 56-66. Partly cloudy with a (40%) chance of showers Saturday and Saturday night, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Sunday, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers at night, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers  Monday (Memorial Day), a slight (20%) chance of rain at night, then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Tuesday highs 70-72 lows 46-50 cooling to 45 Sunday night. (seasonal averages high 71 low 48)

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Forecast for the South Oregon Coast including Coos Bay and North Bend: Mostly cloudy with showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms with small hail this evening (0.50 in. of rain possible), showers late tonight (0.20 in. of rain possible), showers Wednesday, cloudy with evening showers, coastal showers likely (60%) late at night while a good (50%) chance of inland showers late Wednesday night, coastal showers likely (60%) Thursday AM, inland AM showers,  showers in the afternoon (0.40 in. of rain possible), showers likely (60%) Thursday night and Friday AM, showers likely (70%) in the afternoon, then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Friday night lows 44-50 highs 52-58. Partly cloudy with a (30%) chance of showers Saturday and Saturday night, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Sunday, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers at night, mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of showers Monday (Memorial Day),  mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain at night, then mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of showers Tuesday highs 58-62 lows 47-50. (seasonal averages high 60 low 48)

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Forecast for the Cascades of Lane County: Mostly cloudy and colder with rain and snow showers  tonight and small hail possible (0.25 in. of rain possible, 1-3 in. of snow possible), rain and snow showers with small hail possible Wednesday and in the evening (0.25 in. of rain possible, 2 in. of snow possible), rain and snow showers likely (60%) with small hail possible Wednesday night (0.10 in. of rain possible, 1 in. of snow possible), rain and snow showers likely (60%) Thursday through Friday, then partly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers Friday night snow level 4,000 ft. falling to 3,000 ft. late tonight and Wednesday, 4,000 ft. Wednesday night and Thursday, 5,500 ft. Thursday night, 5,000 ft. Friday, then 6,000 ft. Friday night lows 26-32 highs 37-45. A mix of clouds and sun with a (40%) chance of showers Saturday, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers at night, a mix of clouds and sun with a good (50%) chance of showers Sunday, mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of showers at night, a mix of clouds and sun with a (40%) chance of rain Monday (Memorial Day), mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain at night, then a mix of clouds and sun with a (40%) chance of showers Tuesday snow level 6,000 ft. Saturday, 7,000 ft. at night and Sunday, 7,500 ft. Sunday night, 7,000 ft. Monday, 8,000 ft. at night, then 7,000 ft. Tuesday highs 53-55 lows near 37.

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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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Here is my new weekly weather quiz question. Please define the term “backdoor cold front.” 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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Upper level high pressure (Shaded “Arch” shape with blue arrows) cleared us out for a while returning the sunshine. An upper level low (Shaded “U” shape) is taking over pushing a frontal system through the Pacific Northwest bringing rain and dropping temperatures drastically today. It looks like there will be just a slight chance of showers for the long Memorial Day Holiday weekend.

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Advisories: A wind advisory is in effect from Noon until 8 PM today for Northern and eastern Klamath County, and western , central, and eastern Lake County.

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Forecast for the Southern and lower Mid Willamette Valley including Eugene-Springfield and Albany-Corvallis: Mostly cloudy with AM rain, showers and a lot cooler with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms and some small hail possible this afternoon and evening (0.25 in. of rain possible), showers with small hail possible tonight (0.10 in. of rain possible), and again Wednesday (0.50 in. of rain possible), mostly cloudy with showers likely (70%) with small hail possible in the evening, showers Wednesday night, showers likely (70%) Thursday and Thursday night highs 54-50 warming to 56 Friday lows 42-45. Mostly cloudy with showers likely (60%) Friday, a (40%) chance of showers Friday night, a mix of clouds and sun with a slight (20%) chance of  showers Saturday, Sunday, and Monday (Memorial Day) while mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers each night highs 65-70 lows near 45. (seasonal averages high 68 low 44)

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Forecast for the Umpqua Basin including Roseburg: Mostly cloudy with AM rain, showers and cooler with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms with small hail possible this afternoon and evening (0.25 in. of rain possible), rain and snow showers late tonight (snow level 3,500 ft. falling to 2,500 ft. late at night- no accumulation expected, 0.10 in. of rain possible), rain and snow showers Wednesday AM, showers in the afternoon (snow level 3,000 ft. rising to 3,500 ft. in the afternoon, 0.20 in. of rain possible), cloudy with a good (50%) chance of evening showers with small hail possible, then showers likely (70%) Wednesday night (0.10 in. of rain possible, snow level 3,500 ft. in the evening) through Thursday night highs 56-60 lows 40-46. Mostly cloudy with showers likely (60%) and warmer Friday, partly cloudy with a (30%) chance of showers Friday night, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Saturday and Saturday night, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Sunday and Monday (Memorial Day), partly cloudy at night highs 66-73 cooling to near 70 Monday lows 46-50 cooling to 45 Sunday night. (seasonal averages high 71 low 48)

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Forecast for the South Oregon Coast including Coos Bay and North Bend: Mostly cloudy with AM rain today, showers with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms and small hail this afternoon and evening (0.50 in. of rain possible), showers late tonight (0.20 in. of rain possible), showers Wednesday AM, showers  with small hail possible in the afternoon (0.60 in. of rain possible), coastal showers at night while showers likely (60%) Wednesday night inland (0.40 in. of rain possible), then mostly cloudy with showers Thursday and showers likely (60%) Thursday night highs 52-55 lows 45-48. Mostly cloudy with showers Friday, a (40%) chance of showers at night, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Saturday and Saturday night, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Sunday and Monday (Memorial Day) while partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers at night highs 58-62 lows near 48. (seasonal averages high 59 low 48)

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Forecast for the Cascades of Lane County: Mostly cloudy with AM rain, showers and much cooler this afternoon and evening with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms and small hail possible (0.50 in. of rain possible), rain and snow showers and colder tonight with small hail possible (0.25 in. of rain possible), mostly cloudy with showers Wednesday and in the evening, a good (50%) chance of rain and snow showers Wednesday night, then rain and snow showers likely (60%) Thursday and Thursday night snow level 7,500 ft. falling to 5,500 ft. this afternoon, 4,000 ft. falling to 3,000 ft. late at night and Wednesday, 4,000 ft. Wednesday night and Thursday, then 5,000 ft. Thursday night highs 42-35 warming to 40 Friday lows 27-32. Mostly cloudy with rain and snow showers likely (60%) Friday, a (40%) chance of rain and snow showers Friday night, a mix of clouds and sun with a (30%) chance of showers Saturday, Sunday, and Monday (Memorial Day) while mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers each night snow level 4,500 ft. Friday, 5,500 ft. Friday night, 6,000 ft. Saturday, 8,000 ft. at night, 7,000 ft. Sunday, 8,000 ft. at night, then 7,000 ft. Monday highs 45-55 lows 34-38.

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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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Here is my new weekly weather quiz question. Please define the term “backdoor cold front.” 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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Upper level high pressure (Shaded “Arch” shape with blue arrows) cleared us out for a while returning the sunshine. An upper level low (Shaded “U” shape) is taking over pushing a frontal system at the Pacific Northwest bringing rain and dropping temperatures drastically by Tuesday.

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Advisories: None at this time.

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Forecast for the Southern and lower Mid Willamette Valley including Eugene-Springfield and Albany-Corvallis: Increasing clouds to partly cloudy this evening, mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) by late tonight (0.10 in. of rain possible), mostly cloudy with AM rain, showers and a lot cooler with some small hail possible Tuesday afternoon (0.25 in. of rain possible), showers with small hail possible Tuesday night (0.10 in. of rain possible), and again Wednesday (0.35 in. of rain possible), mostly cloudy with showers with small hail possible in the evening, then showers likely (70%) Wednesday night through Thursday night lows 45-42 warming to 45 Friday night highs 54-50 warming to 56 Friday. Mostly cloudy with showers likely (60%) Friday, a (40%) chance of showers Friday night, a mix of clouds and sun with a slight (20%) chance of  showers Saturday, Sunday, and Monday (Memorial Day) while mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers each night highs 65-70 lows near 45. (seasonal averages high 68 low 44)

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Forecast for the Umpqua Basin including Roseburg: Mostly clear this evening, increasing clouds to mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain late tonight, AM rain, showers and cooler Tuesday afternoon and evening (0.20 in. of rain possible), rain and snow showers late at night (snow level 3,000 ft. falling to 2,500 ft. late at night, 0.15 in. of rain possible), rain and snow showers Wednesday AM, showers in the afternoon (snow level 2,500 ft. rising to 3,500 ft. in the afternoon, 0.30 in. of rain possible), cloudy with a good (50%) chance of evening showers, then showers likely (70%) Wednesday night (snow level 3,500 ft.) through Thursday night lows 50-40 warming to 46 Thursday night highs 56-60. Mostly cloudy with showers likely (60%) and warmer Friday, partly cloudy with a (30%) chance of showers Friday night, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Saturday and Saturday night, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Sunday and Monday (Memorial Day), partly cloudy at night highs 66-73 cooling to near 70 Monday lows 46-50 cooling to 45 Sunday night. (seasonal averages high 71 low 48)

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Forecast for the South Oregon Coast including Coos Bay and North Bend: Mostly clear this evening inland with increasing clouds to mostly cloudy and a good (50%) chance of rain late tonight while partly cloudy in the evening and mostly cloudy with coastal rain likely (60%) late tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), AM rain Tuesday, showers in the afternoon and evening (0.45 in. of rain possible), showers and a slight (20%) chance thunderstorms with small hail possible late Tuesday night and Wednesday AM, showers in the afternoon, coastal showers at night while showers likely (60%) Wednesday night inland, then mostly cloudy with showers likely (60%) Thursday and Thursday night lows 50-44 warming to 47 Thursday night highs 55-50 warming to 55 Thursday. Mostly cloudy with showers likely (60%) Friday, a (40%) chance of showers at night, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Saturday and Saturday night, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Sunday and Monday (Memorial Day) while partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers at night highs 58-62 lows near 48. (seasonal averages high 59 low 48)

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Forecast for the Cascades of Lane County: Increasing clouds to partly cloudy this evening, mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain late tonight (0.10 in. of rain possible), mostly cloudy with AM rain, showers and much cooler Tuesday afternoon with small hail possible (0.50 in. of rain possible), showers and colder Tuesday night with showers and small hail possible (0.25 in. of rain possible), mostly cloudy with showers Wednesday and in the evening, a good (50%) chance of rain and snow showers Wednesday night, then rain and snow showers likely (60%) Thursday and Thursday night snow level above 8,000 ft. tonight, 7,500 ft. falling to 5,500 ft. Tuesday afternoon, 4,000 ft. falling to 3,000 ft. late at night and Wednesday, 4,000 ft. Wednesday night and Thursday, then 5,000 ft. Thursday night lows 38-26 warming to near 32 Friday night highs 44-35 warming to 40 Friday. Mostly cloudy with rain and snow showers likely (60%) Friday, a (40%) chance of rain and snow showers Friday night, a mix of clouds and sun with a (30%) chance of showers Saturday, Sunday, and Monday (Memorial Day) while mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers each night snow level 4,500 ft. Friday, 5,500 ft. Friday night, 6,000 ft. Saturday, 8,000 ft. at night, 7,000 ft. Sunday, 8,000 ft. at night, then 7,000 ft. Monday highs 45-55 lows 34-38.

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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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Here is my new weekly weather quiz question. Please define the term “backdoor cold front.” 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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Upper level high pressure (Shaded “Arch” shape with blue arrows) has cleared us out for the time being returning the sunshine. An upper level low (Shaded “U” shape) will take over pushing a frontal system at the Pacific Northwest bringing rain and dropping temperatures drastically by Tuesday.

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Advisories: None at this time.

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Forecast for the Southern and lower Mid Willamette Valley including Eugene-Springfield and Albany-Corvallis: Some AM clouds, mostly sunny and warmer today, partly cloudy this evening, mostly cloudy with rain likely (60%) by late tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), mostly cloudy with AM rain, showers and a lot cooler with some small hail possible Tuesday afternoon (0.25 in. of rain possible), and Tuesday night (0.25 in. of rain possible), and again Wednesday (0.35 in. of rain possible), then showers with small hail possible in the evening and showers likely (70%) Wednesday night highs 75-54 lows 45-40 warming to 44 Wednesday night. Mostly cloudy with showers likely (70%) Thursday through Friday, a (40%) chance of showers Friday night, a mix of clouds and sun with a (30%) chance of  showers Saturday, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Saturday night, then partly cloudy with a (30%) chance of showers Sunday highs 59-68 lows near 45. (seasonal averages high 68 low 44)

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Forecast for the Umpqua Basin including Roseburg: Sunny and warmer today, mostly clear this evening, becoming partly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers late tonight, cloudy with a (40%) chance of AM rain, rain and snow showers and cooler Tuesday afternoon (0.20 in. of rain possible), evening showers, rain and snow showers at night (snow level 3,000 ft. falling to 2,500 ft. late at night, 0.15 in. of rain possible), rain and snow showers Wednesday AM, showers in the afternoon (snow level 2,500 ft. rising to 3,500 ft. in the afternoon, 0.30 in. of rain possible), then cloudy with showers likely (70%) at night highs 79-52 lows 48-40 warming to 45 Wednesday night. Mostly cloudy with showers likely (60%) Thursday through Friday (warmer Friday), a (30%) chance of showers Friday night, then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Friday night through Sunday highs 58-75 lows 46-50. (seasonal averages high 71 low 48)

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Forecast for the South Oregon Coast including Coos Bay and North Bend: Patchy AM fog, sunny and warmer this afternoon, mostly clear this evening, mostly cloudy with rain likely 60%) late tonight, AM rain Tuesday (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), showers Tuesday afternoon (0.45 in. of rain possible, 0.35 in. possible at night, 0.50 in. possible Wednesday) through Wednesday night highs 60-53 lows 46-44 warming to 47 Wednesday night. Mostly cloudy with showers Thursday, showers likely (60%) at night and Friday, a (40%) chance of showers Friday night, then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Saturday through Sunday highs 56-62 lows near 49. (seasonal averages high 59 low 48)

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Forecast for the Cascades of Lane County: Mostly sunny and warmer today, partly cloudy this evening, mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of shower late tonight, mostly cloudy with AM rain, showers and cooler Tuesday afternoon, showers and colder Tuesday night with showers and small hail possible, mostly cloudy with rain and snow showers Wednesday, then rain and snow showers likely (60%) at night free air freezing level 12,000 ft. today, snow level above 8,000 ft. tonight, snow level above 8,000 ft. falling to 6,000 ft. Tuesday afternoon, 4,500 ft. falling to 3,000 ft. late at night and Wednesday, then 4,000 ft. Wednesday night highs 66-35 lows 39-27 warming to near 30 Wednesday night. Mostly cloudy with rain and snow showers likely (60%) Thursday through Friday, a (30%) chance of rain and snow showers Friday night, a mix of clouds and sun with a (30%) chance of showers Saturday, mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of showers at night, then a mix of clouds and sun with a slight (20%) chance of showers Sunday snow level 4,500 ft. Thursday, 5,000 ft. at night, 4,500 ft. Friday, 5,500 ft. Friday night, 6,000 ft. Saturday, 8,000 ft. at night, then 7,000 ft. Sunday highs 42-52 lows 32-36.

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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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No winner this week. Here is my weekly weather quiz question for the last time. Please define the term “acid rain.” Here is the correct answer. Acid Rain is rain containing relatively high concentrations of acid-forming chemicals that have been released into the atmosphere and combined with water vapor. It is harmful to the environment. 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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Upper level high pressure (Shaded “Arch” shape with blue arrows) has cleared us out for the time being returning the sunshine. An upper level low (Shaded “U” shape) will take over spreading rain or showers throughout the Pacific Northwest and dropping temperatures drastically.

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Advisories: None at this time.

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Forecast for the Southern and lower Mid Willamette Valley including Eugene-Springfield and Albany-Corvallis: Partly cloudy tonight, sunny and warmer Monday, mostly clear in the evening, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain late Monday night, mostly cloudy with AM rain likely (60%), showers likely (60%) and a lot cooler with some small hail Tuesday afternoon (0.25 in. of rain possible), showers with small hail possible Tuesday night (0.25 in. of rain possible), showers with small hail possible again Wednesday, then small hail possible in the evening and showers likely (70%) Wednesday night lows 42-45 cooling to 40 Tuesday night warming to 44 Wednesday night highs 77-54. Mostly cloudy with showers likely (70%) Thursday through Friday, a (40%) chance of showers at night, a mix of clouds and sun with a (30%) chance of  showers Saturday, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Saturday night, then partly cloudy with a (30%) chance of showers Sunday highs 59-68 lows near 45. (seasonal averages high 68 low 44)

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Forecast for the Umpqua Basin including Roseburg: Partly cloudy this evening, mostly clear tonight, sunny and warmer Monday, mostly clear in the evening, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers late Monday night, cloudy with a (40%) chance of AM rain, showers and cooler Tuesday afternoon (0.15 in. of rain possible), evening showers, rain and snow showers with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms at night (0.10 in. of rain possible, small hail possible), rain and snow showers with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms Wednesday AM, showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon (small hail possible), then cloudy with showers likely (60%) and a slight (20%) chance of evening thunderstorms Wednesday (small hail possible), then a (40%) chance of showers at night lows 46-48 cooling to 40 Tuesday night warming to 45 Wednesday night highs 79-55. Mostly cloudy with showers likely (60%) Thursday through Friday, a (30%) chance of showers Friday night, then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Friday night through Sunday highs 60-75 lows 48-45 warming to 50 Saturday night. (seasonal averages high 71 low 48)

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Forecast for the South Oregon Coast including Coos Bay and North Bend: Partly cloudy this evening, clearing tonight, sunny and warmer Monday, mostly clear in the evening, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain late Monday night, AM coastal rain Tuesday while AM rain likely (60%) inland, showers in the afternoon (0.35 in. of rain possible), showers and a slight (20%) of coastal thunderstorms Tuesday night while evening showers then showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms inland late at night (0.20 in. of rain possible, small hail possible), mostly cloudy with showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms Wednesday (AM small hail possible) and Wednesday evening, then showers likely (60%) with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms late Wednesday night lows 47-44 highs 60-53. Mostly cloudy with showers likely (60%) Thursday through Friday, a (40%) chance of showers Friday night, then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Saturday through Sunday highs 56-60 lows near 49. (seasonal averages high 59 low 48)

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Forecast for the Cascades of Lane County: Mostly cloudy this evening, partly cloudy tonight, sunny and warmer Monday, partly cloudy at night, mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of AM rain, rain and snow showers Tuesday afternoon, rain and snow showers and colder Tuesday night, mostly cloudy with rain and snow showers Wednesday, then rain and snow showers at night free air freezing level 9,000 ft. tonight, 10,000 ft. Monday and Monday night, snow level above 7,500 ft. falling to 5,500 ft. Tuesday afternoon, 4,500 ft. falling to 3,000 ft. late at night, 4,000 ft. Wednesday, then 4,000 ft. Wednesday night lows 36-40 cooling to 27 Tuesday night warming to near 30 Wednesday night highs 69-35. Mostly cloudy with rain and snow showers likely (60%) Thursday through Friday, a (30%) chance of rain and snow showers Friday night, a mix of clouds and sun with a (30%) chance of showers Saturday, mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of showers at night, then a mix of clouds and sun with a (40%) chance of showers Sunday snow level 4,500 ft. Thursday, 5,000 ft. at night, 4,500 ft. Friday, 5,500 ft. Friday night, 6,000 ft. Saturday, 8,000 ft. at night, then 7,000 ft. Sunday highs 42-52 lows 32-36.

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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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No winner this week. Here is my weekly weather quiz question for the last time. Please define the term “acid rain.” Here is the correct answer. Acid Rain is rain containing relatively high concentrations of acid-forming chemicals that have been released into the atmosphere and combined with water vapor. It is harmful to the environment. Please remember to post your answer as a comment by clicking on “no comments /comments” in the upper right hand portion of this page under the caption, then add your comment. The first person to post the correct answer will win a week of free personalized weather forecasts tailored to your needs. The answer has to be a comment to win. An email answer will not count. Good luck.

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An upper level low (Shaded “U” shape) is moving away from us as a short-lived high pressure center takes over for today at least. A frontal system that spread rain or showers throughout the Pacific Northwest has pretty much fallen apart. Look for sunshine today to end your weekend on a brighter note. This weekend is the 106th celebration of the Rhododendron Festival in Florence. There should be plenty of bright sunshine to enjoy.

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Advisories: None at this time.

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Forecast for the Southern and lower Mid Willamette Valley including Eugene-Springfield and Albany-Corvallis: Patchy AM fog and clouds with a slight (20%) chance of showers, partly cloudy this afternoon (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), mostly clear tonight, sunny Monday, partly cloudy in the evening, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain late Monday night, cloudy with AM rain likely (60%), showers likely (60%) and cooler Tuesday afternoon, evening small hail possible, then showers Tuesday night highs 66-74 cooling to 58 Tuesday lows 40-45 cooing to 40 Tuesday night. Mostly cloudy and cooler with showers likely (60%) Wednesday through Thursday, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers Thursday night, a (40%) chance of showers Friday, a (30%) chance of showers at night, then mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of  showers Saturday highs 53-63 lows 46-43 warming to 45 Friday night. (seasonal averages high 68 low 44)

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Forecast for the Umpqua Basin including Roseburg: Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of isolated showers this AM, sunny this afternoon (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), mostly clear tonight, sunny Monday, mostly clear in the evening, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers late Monday night, mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of AM rain, rain likely (60%) and cooler Tuesday afternoon, then rain and colder at night highs 72-80 cooling to near 60 Tuesday  lows 50-45 warming to 50 Monday night cooling to 45 Tuesday night. Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers Wednesday through Thursday, then mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of showers Thursday night through Saturday highs 56-65 lows 44-47. (seasonal averages high 71 low 48)

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Forecast for the South Oregon Coast including Coos Bay and North Bend: Mostly cloudy with patchy coastal fog and a slight (20%) chance of AM showers, sunny this afternoon, mostly clear tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), sunny Monday, partly cloudy in the evening, mostly cloudy Monday night with a slight (20%) chance of coastal rain late, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain Tuesday, rain likely (60%) and cooler in the afternoon, then rain Tuesday night highs 60-54 lows 48-45. Mostly cloudy with rain Wednesday and Wednesday night, showers likely (60%) Thursday, then mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of showers Thursday night, then a (30%) chance of showers Friday through Saturday highs 55-58 lows 45-50.(seasonal averages high 59 low 48)

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ostly cvloudyForecast for the Cascades of Lane County: Partly cloudy this afternoon with a  (40%) chance of AM showers, partly cloudy this evening, clear late tonight, sunny and warmer Monday, partly cloudy Monday night, mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of AM rain, rain likely (70%) in the afternoon, evening small hail possible, then rain and snow showers Tuesday night snow level 6,000 ft. today, free air freezing level 10,000 ft. tonight, 11,000 ft. Monday afternoon and Monday night, snow level above 8,000 ft. falling to 7,000 ft. Tuesday, then 4,500 ft. falling to 3,500 ft. at night highs 53-70 cooling to 48 Tuesday lows 34-36 cooling to 23 Tuesday night. Mostly cloudy with rain and snow showers likely (60%) Wednesday, evening small hail possible, a good (50%) chance of rain and snow showers at night, rain and snow showers likely (60%) Thursday, a good (50%) chance of rain and snow showers Thursday night and Friday, a (30%) chance of rain and snow showers at night, then mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain and snow showers Saturday snow level 3,000 ft. Wednesday, 4,500 ft. Wednesday night, 4,000 ft. Thursday, 5,000 ft. at night, 4,500 ft. Friday, then 5,000 ft. Friday night and Saturday highs 36-46 lows 28-34.

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No winner this week. Here is my weekly weather quiz question for the last time. Please define the term “acid rain.” Here is the correct answer. Acid Rain is rain containing relatively high concentrations of acid-forming chemicals that have been released into the atmosphere and combined with water vapor. It is harmful to the environment. Please remember to post your answer as a comment by clicking on “no comments /comments” in the upper right hand portion of this page under the caption, then add your comment. The first person to post the correct answer will win a week of free personalized weather forecasts tailored to your needs. The answer has to be a comment to win. An email answer will not count. Good luck.

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An upper level low (Shaded “U” shape) has moved up to the Oregon coast shifting the airflow from the southwest increasing our chances for rain for a while. A frontal system spread rain throughout the Pacific Northwest. The chance of rain will be tapering off tonight and ending.  This weekend is the 106th celebration of the Rhododendron Festival in Florence. Sunday will see bright sunshine by the afternoon so enjoy it.

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Forecast for the Southern and lower Mid Willamette Valley including Eugene-Springfield and Albany-Corvallis: Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of showers this evening, a slight (20%) chance of showers late tonight with patchy fog (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), patchy AM fog and clouds with a slight (20%) chance of showers, a mix of clouds and sun Sunday afternoon (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), mostly clear at night, mostly sunny Monday, partly cloudy in the evening, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain late Monday night, cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain, rain likely (60%) Tuesday afternoon, then showers likely (70%) Tuesday night lows 44-40 warming to 45 Monday night cooing to 40 Tuesday night highs 66-72 cooling to 58 Tuesday. Mostly cloudy and cooler with showers likely (60%) Wednesday through Thursday, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers Thursday night, a (40%) chance of showers Friday, a (30%) chance of showers at night, then mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of  showers Saturday highs 53-63 lows 46-43 warming to 45 Friday night. (seasonal averages high 68 low 44)

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Forecast for the Umpqua Basin including Roseburg: Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of showers tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Sunday AM, sunny in the afternoon (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), mostly clear at night, sunny Monday, mostly clear in the evening, mostly cloudy Monday night, mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of AM rain, showers likely (60%) and cooler Tuesday afternoon, then showers likely (60%) at night lows 50-45 warming to 50 Monday night cooling to 45 Tuesday night highs 72-80 cooling to near 60 Tuesday. Mostly cloudy with showers likely (60%) Wednesday through Thursday, then mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of showers Thursday night through Saturday highs 56-65 lows 44-47. (seasonal averages high 71 low 48)

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Forecast for the South Oregon Coast including Coos Bay and North Bend: Cloudy with a (30%) chance of showers tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), a slight (20%) chance of AM showers, sunny Sunday afternoon, mostly clear at night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), sunny Monday, mostly clear in the evening, mostly cloudy Monday night, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain Tuesday, rain and cooler in the afternoon, then showers likely (60%) Tuesday night lows 48-45 highs 60-54. Mostly cloudy with showers likely (70%) Wednesday through Thursday, then mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of showers Thursday night, then a (30%) chance of showers Friday through Saturday highs 55-58 lows 45-50.(seasonal averages high 59 low 48)

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ostly cvloudyForecast for the Cascades of Lane County: Mostly cloudy with showers likely (70%) this evening, a good (50%) chance of showers late tonight (0.10 in. of rain possible),  a mix of clouds and sun Sunday with a good (50%) chance of AM showers, mostly clear at night, mostly sunny and warmer Monday, partly cloudy Monday night, mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain Tuesday AM, rain likely (70%) in the afternoon, then rain and snow showers Tuesday night snow level 6,500 ft. tonight, 6,000 ft. Sunday, free air freezing level 9,000 ft. Sunday night, 9,000 ft. rising to 10,000 ft. Monday afternoon and Monday night, snow level above 8,000 ft. falling to 7,000 ft. Tuesday, then 4,500 ft. falling to 3,500 ft. at night lows 34-36 cooling to 23 Tuesday night highs 52-66 cooling to 48 Tuesday. Mostly cloudy with rain and snow showers likely (60%) Wednesday, a good (50%) chance of rain and snow showers at night, rain and snow showers likely (60%) Thursday, a good (50%) chance of rain and snow showers Thursday night and Friday, a (30%) chance of rain and snow showers at night, then mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain and snow showers Saturday snow level 3,000 ft. Wednesday, 4,500 ft. Wednesday night, 4,000 ft. Thursday, 5,000 ft. at night, 4,500 ft. Friday, then 5,000 ft. Friday night and Saturday highs 36-46 lows 28-34.

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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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No winner this week. Here is my weekly weather quiz question for the last time. Please define the term “acid rain.” Here is the correct answer. Acid Rain is rain containing relatively high concentrations of acid-forming chemicals that have been released into the atmosphere and combined with water vapor. It is harmful to the environment. Please remember to post your answer as a comment by clicking on “no comments /comments” in the upper right hand portion of this page under the caption, then add your comment. The first person to post the correct answer will win a week of free personalized weather forecasts tailored to your needs. The answer has to be a comment to win. An email answer will not count. Good luck.

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An upper level low (Shaded “U” shape) has moved up to the Oregon coast shifting the airflow from the southwest increasing our chances for rain for a while. A frontal system is spreading rain throughout the Pacific Northwest. Today is the anniversary of the awakening of Mt. St. Helens back in 1980. This weekend is the 106th celebration of the Rhododendron Festival in Florence. Yes, there will be rain today, remember it usually doesn’t rain all day. There will be breaks so don’t let a little water spoil the celebration. Sunday will see bright sunshine by the afternoon so enjoy it. Remember, if it does rain and you get wet that this celebration is for the “Rhody” which likes and needs rain.

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Forecast for the Southern and lower Mid Willamette Valley including Eugene-Springfield and Albany-Corvallis: Mostly cloudy with rain likely (60%) this AM, showers this afternoon (0.10 in. of rain possible), a (40%) chance of showers this evening, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers late tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), patchy AM fog and clouds with a slight (20%) chance of showers, a mix of clouds and sun Sunday afternoon (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), mostly clear at night, mostly sunny Monday, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain late Monday night highs 62-72 lows 43-38 warming to 44 Monday night. Mostly cloudy and cooler with a (30%) chance of AM rain, showers likely (60%) Tuesday afternoon through Thursday, mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of showers Thursday night, then a (40%) chance of showers Friday highs 59-52 warning to 65 Friday lows 40-44. (seasonal averages high 68 low 44)

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Forecast for the Umpqua Basin including Roseburg: Cloudy with a (40%) chance of AM rain, rain likely (60%) this afternoon (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of showers this evening, partly cloudy with a (30%) chance of showers late tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Sunday AM, partly sunny in the afternoon, mostly clear at night, sunny Monday, mostly clear in the evening, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain late Monday night highs 62-74 lows 49-44 warming to 48 Monday night. Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of AM rain, showers likely (60%) and cooler Tuesday afternoon, a (40%) chance of showers at night, showers likely (60%) Wednesday, a good (50%) chance of showers at night, showers likely (60%) Thursday, a (40%) chance of showers at night, then mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of showers Friday highs 56-65 lows 40-45. (seasonal averages high 71 low 48)

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Forecast for the South Oregon Coast including Coos Bay and North Bend: Cloudy with rain likely (60%) this AM, increasing rain this afternoon (0.10 in. of rain possible), mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of showers tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM showers, sunny Sunday afternoon, mostly clear Sunday night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), sunny Monday, partly cloudy in the evening, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers late Monday night highs 56-60 lows 48-45. Cloudy and cooler with a (60%) chance of AM rain Tuesday, showers likely (60%) and cooler in the afternoon, chance of showers Tuesday night, showers likely (60%) Wednesday through Thursday, then mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of showers at night and Friday highs 53-56 lows 44-47.(seasonal averages high 59 low 47)

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Forecast for the Cascades of Lane County: Mostly cloudy with rain likely (60%) this AM, showers this afternoon, a good (50%) chance of showers tonight and Sunday AM, a mix of clouds and sun and just a bit warmer Sunday afternoon, partly cloudy Sunday night, a mix of clouds an sun and warmer Monday, partly cloudy Monday night snow level 6,000 ft. today and tonight, 5,500 ft. Sunday, free air freezing level 9,000 ft. Sunday night, 10,000 ft. Monday and Monday night highs 47-66 lows 34-36. Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Tuesday AM, showers likely  (60%) in the afternoon, a good (50%) chance of rain and snow showers Tuesday night, rain and snow showers likely (60%) Wednesday through Thursday, then mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain and snow showers Thursday night and Friday snow level 7,500 ft. Tuesday, 4,000 ft. Tuesday night, 3,000 ft. Wednesday, 4,500 ft. Wednesday night, 4,000 ft. Thursday, 5,000 ft. night, then 4,500 ft. Friday highs 43-36 warming to 48 Friday lows 24-32.

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

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An upper level low (Shaded “U” shape) has moved up to the Oregon coast shifting the airflow from the southwest increasing our chances for rain for a while. A frontal system moved through the Pacific Northwest spreading showers ahead of and behind it. High pressure dried us out today. Another upper level low will move in and a frontal system should be approaching the Oregon coast by Monday. This weekend is the 106th celebration of the Rhododendron Festival in Florence. Yes, there will be a chance of rain Friday and Sunday but the chances are high Saturday. Remember, if it does rain and you get wet that this celebration is for the “Rhody” which likes and needs rain.

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Forecast for the Southern and lower Mid Willamette Valley including Eugene-Springfield and Albany-Corvallis: Partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of isolated showers this evening, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain late tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), rain Saturday (0.10 in. of rain possible), a (30%) chance of showers in the evening, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers late Saturday night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), a mix of clouds and sun Sunday with a slight (20%) chance of AM showers (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), partly cloudy Sunday night and Monday, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Monday night lows 47-38 warming to 44 Monday night highs 60-70. Mostly cloudy and cooler with showers likely (60%) Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday with a good (50%) chance of showers, showers likely (60%) Wednesday night, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers Thursday, mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of showers Wednesday night, Thursday night, and Friday highs 59-52 warning to 65 Friday lows 40-44. (seasonal averages high 67 low 44)

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Forecast for the Umpqua Basin including Roseburg: Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers tonight, cloudy with a (40%) chance of AM showers, showers likely (60%) Saturday afternoon (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of showers Saturday night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), a slight (20%) chance of showers Sunday AM, partly cloudy in the afternoon, mostly clear at night, partly cloudy Monday, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers late Monday night lows 50-46 warming to 48 Monday night highs 62-74. Mostly cloudy with showers likely (60%) and cooler Tuesday, a (40%) chance of showers at night, showers likely (60%) Wednesday through Thursday, a slight (20%) chance of showers at night, then mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of showers Friday highs 58-65 lows 40-45. (seasonal averages high 70 low 48)

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Forecast for the South Oregon Coast including Coos Bay and North Bend: Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of isolated showers tonight, cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM showers, showers likely (70%) Saturday afternoon (0.15 in. of rain possible), mostly cloudy in the evening, mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of showers Saturday night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), partly cloudy Sunday with a slight (20%) chance of AM showers, mostly clear Sunday night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), partly cloudy Monday, mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of showers late Monday night lows 49-46 highs near 58. Mostly cloudy and cooler with showers likely (60%) Tuesday, a good (50%) chance of showers Tuesday night, showers likely (60%) Wednesday through Thursday, then mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of showers Friday highs near 54 lows 44-47.(seasonal averages high 59 low 47)

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Forecast for the Cascades of Lane County: Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of isolated showers this evening, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain late tonight, rain Saturday, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers Saturday night, a mix of clouds and sun Sunday with a slight (20%) chance of AM showers, partly cloudy Sunday night and Monday, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers in the evening, then a slight (20%) chance of showers late Monday night snow level 6,500 ft. tonight, 6,000 ft. Saturday and Saturday night, 5,500 ft. Sunday, free air freezing level 8,000 ft. Sunday night, 9,000 ft. Monday, then snow level 8,000 ft. Monday night lows 37-32 warming to 36 Monday night highs 44-60. Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers Tuesday, a good (50%) chance of rain and snow showers Tuesday night, rain and snow showers likely (60%) Wednesday and Wednesday night, a good (50%) chance of rain and snow showers Thursday, then mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain and snow showers Thursday night and Friday snow level 7,000 ft. Tuesday, 3,500 ft. Tuesday night, 3,000 ft. Wednesday, 4,500 ft. Wednesday night through Thursday night, then 4,000 ft. Friday highs 43-36 warming to 48 Friday lows 24-32.

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

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An upper level low (Shaded “U” shape) has moved up to the Oregon coast shifting the airflow from the southwest increasing our chances for rain for a while. A frontal system moved through the Pacific Northwest spreading showers ahead of and behind it. High pressure will try to dry us out, but it won’t last very long. Another upper level low will move in and a frontal system should be approaching the Oregon coast by Monday. This weekend is the 106th celebration of the Rhododendron Festival in Florence. Yes, there will be a chance of rain Friday and Sunday but the chances are high Saturday. Remember, if it does rain and you get wet that this celebration is for the “Rhody” which likes and needs rain.

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Forecast for the Southern and lower Mid Willamette Valley including Eugene-Springfield and Albany-Corvallis: Mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of showers today, (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers this evening, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers late tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), rain likely (70%) Saturday (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), a (40%) chance of showers in the evening, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers late Saturday night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), a mix of clouds and sun with a slight (20%) chance of showers Sunday AM (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), mostly cloudy in the evening, then partly cloudy late Sunday night highs 66-60 warming to 65 Sunday lows 47-40. Partly cloudy Monday, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Monday night, mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of showers Tuesday, a good (50%) chance of showers Tuesday night and Wednesday, a (40%) chance of showers Wednesday night, then mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers Thursday highs 70-55 warming to 63 Thursday lows 44-40 warming to 44 Wednesday night. (seasonal averages high 67 low 44)

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Forecast for the Umpqua Basin including Roseburg: Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers today (under 0.10 in. of rain possible) and late tonight, mostly cloudy with AM rain, rain likely (70%) Saturday afternoon (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of showers Saturday night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), a slight (20%) chance of showers Sunday AM, then sunny in the afternoon, mostly clear Sunday night highs 67-64 warming to 70 Sunday lows 48-44. Sunny Monday AM, partly cloudy Monday afternoon, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Monday night, then mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of showers Tuesday through Thursday highs 75-60 warming to 63 Thursday lows 45-42 warming back to 45 Wednesday night. (seasonal averages high 70 low 48)

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Forecast for the South Oregon Coast including Coos Bay and North Bend: Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of isolated showers this AM, just mostly cloudy this afternoon (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), a slight (20%) chance of coastal showers tonight while a slight (20%) chance of showers inland late tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain, rain likely (60%) Saturday afternoon (0.15 in. of rain possible), mostly cloudy in the evening, partly cloudy with a (30%) chance of showers Saturday night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM showers, sunny Sunday afternoon, then mostly clear Sunday night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible) highs 58-48 lows 49-46. Partly cloudy Monday, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers at night, cloudy with showers likely (60%) Tuesday, then mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of showers Tuesday night and Wednesday, then cloudy with a (30%) chance of showers Thursday highs 59-54 lows near 47.(seasonal averages high 59 low 47)

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Forecast for the Cascades of Lane County: Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers today (0.10 in. of rain possible), a slight (20%) chance of showers this evening, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain late tonight, rain likely (60%) Saturday, then mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers Saturday night, a mix of clouds and sun with a good (50%) chance of rain and  snow showers Sunday AM, a slight (20%) chance of showers in the                                                                                         afternoon, then partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers at night snow level 6,000 ft. today, 6,500 ft. tonight, 5,500 ft. Saturday, 6,000 ft. Saturday night, 5,000 ft. Sunday, then 7,000 ft. Sunday night highs 50-45 warming to 50 Sunday lows 35-32. Partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Monday and  Monday night, mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of showers Tuesday, a good (50%) chance of showers Tuesday night, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers Wednesday, a (40%) chance of rain and snow showers at night, then mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow showers Thursday snow level 4,500 ft.  Monday, 6,500 ft. Monday night, 5,000 ft. Tuesday, 4,500 ft. Tuesday night and Wednesday, then 5,000 ft. Wednesday night and Thursday highs 59-38 warming to 46 Thursday lows 33-26 warming to 30 Wednesday night.

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

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