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Here is my new weekly weather quiz question. What is the first rule when driving in fog? 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 WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM TODAY FOR THE COAST RANGE OF NORTHWEST  OREGON.
• A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 12 PM TODAY FOR THE WESTERN COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE, THE CENTRAL COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE, AND UNTIL 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON THE UPPER HOOD RIVER VALLEY.
• A Blue-Green Algae warning  has been cancelled for Tenmile Lakes in Coos County and for Fern Ridge Reservoir, the warning remains in effect for Lost Creek Lake, and Willow Creek Reservoir (NE Oregon). Water monitoring has confirmed the presence of blue-green algae that can produce toxins, state public health officials said. The algae levels are likely associated with dangerous cyanotoxin concentrations in the water that can be harmful to humans and animals. Swallowing or inhaling water droplets, as well as skin contact with water, should be avoided according to the authorities.

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The upper airflow has become a ridge of high pressure that will keep us in colder air for a day or two.. A frontal system moved through the Pacific Northwest bringing clouds and the chance of light rain and drizzle with it. Colder air will sweep in behind it.

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Air Quality Index:

Eugene-Springfield: The Pollution Index is 47 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter at HWY 99, Eugene. Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)

Oakridge: The Pollution Index is 36 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter at Willamette Activity Center, Oakridge.  Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)

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Home Wood Heating Advisory:

Eugene/Springfield: (GREEN) Burning Is Alowed.

Oakridge: (YELLOW) Burning Cautioned Against.

Pellet stoves are always allowed.

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

• Cloudy with rain, sleet, light snow, and a (30%) chance of freezing rain this AM, rain this afternoon (0.25 in. of rain possible), rain and just a bit warmer tonight,
• Cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Saturday (0.15 in. of rain possible) and Saturday night,
• Mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain Sunday, then cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain at night.
• highs 47-44 warming to  cooling to 42 Sunday lows 29-40 cooling to 38 Sunday night.
• Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain Monday and Monday night.
• A mix  of clouds and sun Tuesday, mostly clear at night (Christmas Eve),
• Partly cloudy Wednesday (Christmas Day), Wednesday night and Thursday.
• highs 50-40 warming  to 44 Thursday lows 36-27. (seasonal averages high 45 low 33).

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

• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain early this AM, rain likely (60%) late this AM, rain in the evening, rain likely (60%) tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Cloudy with a (40%) chance of showers Saturday (0.50 in. of rain possible), mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening showers, areas of fog late at night,
• Areas of AM fog, mostly cloudy Sunday, a slight (20%) chance of rain with patchy fog late Sunday night.
• highs 50-54 lows 42-34.
• Mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain Monday and at night,
• A slight (20%) chance of showers Tuesday, then partly cloudy with areas of fog  through Wednesday (Christmas Day), partly cloudy with areas of fog Wednesday night and Thursday.
• highs near 53 lows 40-35. (seasonal averages high 51 low 39)

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Forecast for the Cascades of Lane County:

• Cloudy with a chance of rain and snow today, cloudy with rain and snow Friday, (0.25 in. of rain possible, 1-4 in. of snow possible), rain tonight (0.50 in. of rain possible),
• Rain and snow likely (70%) Saturday (2 in. of snow posible
• snow level 6,000 ft. this afternoon, at the surface at night, 6,000 ft. Saturday, 4,500 ft. Saturday night, 7,500 ft. Sunday, then 7,000 ft. Saturday night.
• highs 37-45 lows 36-28 warming to 32 Sunday night.
• Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain and snow Monday, a good (50%) chance of rain and snow Monday night,
• Partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow Tuesday, partly cloudy  Tuesday night (Christmas Eve),
• Then mostly sunny Wednesday (Christmas Day) and Thursday with partly cloudy skies Wednesday night.
• snow level 6,000 ft. Saturday, 5,000 ft. Saturday night, 6,500 ft. Sunday, 7,000 ft. Sunday night, 6,500 ft. Monday, 6,000 ft. Monday night, then 4,500 ft. Tuesday.
• highs 38-32 warming to 42 Thursday lows 24-29.

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Here is my new weekly weather quiz question. What is the first rule when driving in fog? 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 UNTIL 8 AM FRIDAY FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST.
• A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM UNTIL 3 PM FRIDAY FOR THE WESTERN COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE, THE CENTRAL COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE, AND THE UPPER HOOD RIVER VALLEY.
• A FROST ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM FRIDAY FOR THE CURRY COUNTY COAST.
• A Blue-Green Algae warning  has been cancelled for Tenmile Lakes in Coos County and for Fern Ridge Reservoir, the warning remains in effect for Lost Creek Lake, and Willow Creek Reservoir (NE Oregon). Water monitoring has confirmed the presence of blue-green algae that can produce toxins, state public health officials said. The algae levels are likely associated with dangerous cyanotoxin concentrations in the water that can be harmful to humans and animals. Swallowing or inhaling water droplets, as well as skin contact with water, should be avoided according to the authorities.

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The upper airflow has become a ridge of high pressure that will keep us in colder air for a day or two.. A frontal system moved through the Pacific Northwest bringing clouds and the chance of light rain and drizzle with it. Colder air will sweep in behind it.

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Air Quality Index:

Eugene-Springfield: The Pollution Index is 47 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter at HWY 99, Eugene. Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)

Oakridge: The Pollution Index is 36 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter at Willamette Activity Center, Oakridge.  Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)

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Home Wood Heating Advisory:

Eugene/Springfield: (GREEN) Burning Is Alowed.

Oakridge: (YELLOW) Burning Cautioned Against.

Pellet stoves are always allowed.

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

• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of snow tonight,
• Cloudy with rain, sleet, snow, and a (30%) chance of freezing rain in the AM, rain in the afternoon (0.25 in. of rain possible), rain and just a bit warmer Friday night,
• Cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Saturday (0.15 in. of rain possible)and Saturday night,
• Mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain Sunday, then cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain at night.
• lows 29-40 cooling to 38 Sunday night highs 47-44 warming to  cooling to 42 Sunday.
• Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain Monday and Monday night.
• A mix  of clouds and sun Tuesday, mostly clear at night (Christmas Eve),
• Partly cloudy Wednesday (Christmas Day), Wednesday night and Thursday.
• highs 44-47 cooling to  to 44 Thursday lows 36-29. (seasonal averages high 45 low 33).

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

• Partly cloudy this evening, mostly cloudy with patchy fog and a (30%) chance of coastal rain late while a (30%) chance of rain and brief freezing rain late tonight,
• Mostly cloudy with rain likely (60%) Friday, rain in the evening ands Friday night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Cloudy with a (40%) chance of showers Saturday (0.50 in. of rain possible), mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening showers, areas of fog late at night,
• Areas of AM fog, mostly cloudy Sunday, a slight (20%) chance of rain with patchy fog late Sunday night.
• lows 36-44 cooling to 39 Sunday night highs 50-54.
• Mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain Monday and at night,
• A slight (20%) chance of showers Tuesday, then partly cloudy with areas of fog  through Wednesday (Christmas Day), partly cloudy with areas of fog Wednesday night and Thursday.
• highs near 53 lows 40-35. (seasonal averages high 51 low 39)

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Forecast for the Cascades of Lane County”

• Partly cloudy this evening, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of light snow late tonight,
• Cloudy with a chance of rain and snow Friday, cloudy with rain and snow Friday, (0.25 in. of rain possible, 1-4 in. of snow possible), rain Friday night (0.50 in. of rain possible),
• Rain and snow likely (70%) Saturday, mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain and snow Saturday night, then a slight (20%) chance of rain Sunday and Sunday night.
• free air freezing level at the surface this evening, snow level 6,000 ft. Friday afternoon, at the surface at night, 6,000 ft. Saturday, 4,500 ft. Saturday night, 7,500 ft. Sunday, then 7,000 ft. Saturday night.
• lows 21-30 cooling to 28 Saturday night warming to 32 Sunday night highs 37-45.
• Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain and snow Monday, a good (50%) chance of rain and snow Monday night,
• Partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow Tuesday, partly cloudy  Tuesday night (Christmas Eve),
• Then mostly sunny Wednesday (Christmas Day) and Thursday with partly cloudy skies Wednesday night.
• snow level 6,000 ft. Saturday, 5,000 ft. Saturday night, 6,500 ft. Sunday, 7,000 ft. Sunday night, 6,500 ft. Monday, 6,000 ft. Monday night, then 4,500 ft. Tuesday.
• highs 38-32 warming to 42 Thursday lows 24-29.

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Here is my new weekly weather quiz question. What is the first rule when driving in fog? 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 2 AM UNTIL 9 AM FRIDAY FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST.
• A Blue-Green Algae warning  has been cancelled for Tenmile Lakes in Coos County and for Fern Ridge Reservoir, the warning remains in effect for Lost Creek Lake, and Willow Creek Reservoir (NE Oregon). Water monitoring has confirmed the presence of blue-green algae that can produce toxins, state public health officials said. The algae levels are likely associated with dangerous cyanotoxin concentrations in the water that can be harmful to humans and animals. Swallowing or inhaling water droplets, as well as skin contact with water, should be avoided according to the authorities.

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The upper airflow has become a ridge of high pressure that will keep us milder for a while.   The inversion it is causing (warmer air trapped above the colder air) the dense fog that we’ve been seeing. A frontal system moved through the Pacific Northwest bringing clouds and the chance of light rain and drizzle with it. Colder air will sweep in behind it.

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Air Quality Index:

Eugene-Springfield: The Pollution Index is 29 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter at Springfield City Hall. Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)

Oakridge: The Pollution Index is 58 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter at Willamette Activity Center, Oakridge.  Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)

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Home Wood Heating Advisory:

Eugene/Springfield: (GREEN) Burning Is Alowed.

Oakridge: (YELLOW) Burning Cautioned Against.

Pellet stoves are always allowed.

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

• Partly cloudy with areas of fog and freezing fog this AM, partly cloudy this afternoon and evening, mostly cloudy tonight,
• Cloudy with rain a (40%) chance of AM rain and snow, rain likely (70%) Friday afternoon, rain and just a bit warmer Friday night,
• Cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers Saturday (0.15 in. of rain possible), mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain at night.
• highs 34-46 lows 25-38 cooling to 34 Saturday night.
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Sunday, cloudy with a (30%) chance of showers at night,
• Mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain Monday, cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain at night,
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Tuesday, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Tuesday night (Christmas Eve),
• Then a mix of clouds and sun with a slight (20%) chance of rain Wednesday (Christmas Day).
• highs near 47 lows 36-33. (seasonal averages high 45 low 33).

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

• Partly cloudy this AM, becoming mostly sunny this afternoon, partly cloudy in the evening, mostly cloudy with patchy fog and freezing fog late tonight,
• Cloudy with a good (50%) chance of coastal rain Friday while a good (50%) chance of rain and slight (20%) chance of light freezing rain Friday AM inland, a good (50%) chance of rain in the afternoon, rain likely (70%) Friday evening, rain late Friday night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Saturday (0.50 in. of rain possible), mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening rain, then areas of fog late at night.
• highs 46-52 lows 34-32 warming to 43 Friday night and Saturday night.
• Areas of AM fog, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Sunday and Sunday night with patchy fog late,
• Mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain Monday, a slight (20%) chance of rain at night,
• Then mostly cloudy with areas of AM fog and late night fog Tuesday through Wednesday (Christmas Day).
• highs near 53 lows 40-35. (seasonal averages high 51 low 39)

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Forecast for the Cascades of Lane County:

• Partly cloudy this AM, mostly sunny this afternoon, partly cloudy in the evening, mostly cloudy late tonight,
• Cloudy with a good (50%) chance of snow Friday AM, snow likely (60%) in the afternoon, Friday night,
• Cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers Saturday, then mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain and snow Saturday night.
• free air freezing level at the surface today and tonight, snow level 5,000 ft. Friday afternoon, 6,500 ft. Friday night, 6,000 ft. Saturday, 5,000 ft. at night,
• highs 28-36 lows 21-32 cooling to 28 Saturday night.
• Mostly cloudy with a sight (20%) chance of rain Sunday and Sunday night,
• Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain Monday, a (40%) chance of rain and snow Monday night,
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow Tuesday, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow Tuesday night (Christmas Eve),
• Then a mix of clouds and sun Wednesday (Christmas Day).
• snow level 6,000 ft. Saturday, 5,000 ft. Saturday night, 6,500 ft. Sunday, 7,000 ft. Sunday night, 6,500 ft. Monday, 6,000 ft. Monday night, then 4,500 ft. Tuesday.
• highs 40-38 lows 29-20.

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Here is my new weekly weather quiz question. What is the first rule when driving in fog? 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 2 AM UNTIL 9 AM THURSDAY FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST.
• A FREEZE WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM UNTIL 9 AM FRIDAY FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST.
• A Blue-Green Algae warning  has been cancelled for Tenmile Lakes in Coos County and for Fern Ridge Reservoir, the warning remains in effect for Lost Creek Lake, and Willow Creek Reservoir (NE Oregon). Water monitoring has confirmed the presence of blue-green algae that can produce toxins, state public health officials said. The algae levels are likely associated with dangerous cyanotoxin concentrations in the water that can be harmful to humans and animals. Swallowing or inhaling water droplets, as well as skin contact with water, should be avoided according to the authorities.

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The upper airflow has become a ridge of high pressure that will keep us milder for a while.   The inversion it is causing (warmer air trapped above the colder air) the dense fog that we’ve been seeing. A frontal system is moving through the Pacific Northwest bringing clouds and the chance of light rain and drizzle with it.

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Air Quality Index:

Eugene-Springfield: The Pollution Index is 29 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter at Springfield City Hall. Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)

Oakridge: The Pollution Index is 58 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter at Willamette Activity Center, Oakridge.  Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)

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Home Wood Heating Advisory:

Eugene/Springfield: (GREEN) Burning Is Alowed.

Oakridge: (YELLOW) Burning Cautioned Against.

Pellet stoves are always allowed.

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

• Cloudy with showers likely (60%) this evening, partly cloudy with patchy fog late tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Partly cloudy with areas of fog and freezing fog Thursday AM, partly cloudy in the afternoon and evening, mostly cloudy at night,
• Cloudy with rain a (40%) chance of AM rain and snow, rain likely (70%) Friday afternoon, rain and just a bit warmer Friday night,
• Cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers Saturday (0.15 in. of rain possible), mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain at night.
• lows 30-25 warming to 38 Friday night cooling to 34 Saturday night highs 34-46.
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Sunday, cloudy with a (30%) chance of showers at night,
• Mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain Monday, cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain at night,
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Tuesday, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Tuesday night (Christmas Eve),
• Then a mix of clouds and sun with a slight (20%) chance of rain Wednesday (Christmas Day).
• highs near 47 lows 36-33. (seasonal averages high 45 low 33).

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

• Cloudy with coastal showers likely (60%) this evening and partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of  showers late tonight while evening rain and snow showers likely (60%) this evening and a (%) chance of rain and snow showers late (under 0.10 in. of rain possible, snow level 1,000 ft.),
• Partly cloudy Thursday AM, becoming mostly sunny in the afternoon, partly cloudy in the evening, mostly cloudy with patchy fog and freezing fog late Thursday night,
• Cloudy with a good (50%) chance of coastal rain Friday while a good (50%) chance of rain and slight (20%) chance of light freezing rain Friday AM inland, a good (50%) chance of rain in the afternoon, rain likely (70%) Friday evening, rain late Friday night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Saturday (0.50 in. of rain possible), mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening rain, then areas of fog late at night.
• lows 34-32 warming to 43 Friday night and Saturday night highs 46-52.
• Areas of AM fog, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Sunday and Sunday night with patchy fog late,
• Mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain Monday, a slight (20%) chance of rain at night,
• Then mostly cloudy with areas of AM fog and late night fog Tuesday through Wednesday (Christmas Day).
• highs near 53 lows 40-35. (seasonal averages high 51 low 39)

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Forecast for the Cascades of Lane County:

• Mostly cloudy with snow showers likely (70%) this evening, a slight (20%) chance of snow showers and colder tonight (1.0 in of snow possible),
• Partly cloudy Thursday through Thursday evening, mostly cloudy at night,
• Cloudy with a good (50%) chance of snow Friday AM, snow likely (60%) in the afternoon, Friday night,
• Cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers Saturday, then mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain and snow Saturday night.
• snow level at the surface tonight, free air freezing level at the surface Thursday and Thursday night, snow level 5,000 ft. Friday afternoon, 6,500 ft. Friday night, 6,000 ft. Saturday, 5,000 ft. at night,
• lows 19-32 cooling to 28 Saturday night highs 28-36.
• Mostly cloudy with a sight (20%) chance of rain Sunday and Sunday night,
• Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain Monday, a (40%) chance of rain and snow Monday night,
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow Tuesday, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow Tuesday night (Christmas Eve),
• Then a mix of clouds and sun Wednesday (Christmas Day).
• snow level 6,000 ft. Saturday, 5,500 ft. Saturday night, 6,500 ft. Sunday, 7,000 ft. Sunday night, 6,000 ft. Monday, 5,000 ft. Monday night, then 4,500 ft. Tuesday.
• highs 40-38 lows 29-20.

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Here is my new weekly weather quiz question. What is the first rule when driving in fog? 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 FREEZING FOG ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON TODAY FOR EASTERN CURRY COUNTY, JOSEPHINE COUNTY, AND JACKSON COUNTY.
• AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM TODAY FOR CENTRAL DOUGLAS COUNTY, EASTERN CURRY COUNTY, JOSEPHINE COUNTY, THE EASTERN DOUGLAS COUNTY FOOTHILLS, JACKSON COUNTY, THE KLAMATH BASIN, NORTHERN AND EASTERN KLAMATH COUNTY, WESTERN, CENTRAL AND EASTERN LAKE COUNTY.
• A Blue-Green Algae warning  has been cancelled for Tenmile Lakes in Coos County, but continues for Fern Ridge Reservoir, Lost Creek Lake, and Willow Creek Reservoir (NE Oregon). Water monitoring has confirmed the presence of blue-green algae that can produce toxins, state public health officials said. The algae levels are likely associated with dangerous cyanotoxin concentrations in the water that can be harmful to humans and animals. Swallowing or inhaling water droplets, as well as skin contact with water, should be avoided according to the authorities.

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The upper airflow has become a ridge of high pressure that will keep us milder for a while.   The inversion it is causing (warmer air trapped above the colder air) the dense fog that we’ve been seeing. A frontal system is moving through the Pacific Northwest bringing clouds and the chance of light rain and drizzle with it.

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Air Quality Index:

Eugene-Springfield: The Pollution Index is 28 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter at Springfield City Hall. Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)

Oakridge: The Pollution Index is 86 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter at Willamette Activity Center, Oakridge.  Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)

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Home Wood Heating Advisory:

Eugene/Springfield: (GREEN) Burning Is Alowed.

Oakridge: (YELLOW) Burning Cautioned Against.

Pellet stoves are always allowed.

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

• Cloudy with patchy AM fog, a (40%) chance of light rain or drizzle this AM, a good (50%) chance of showers this afternoon (0.10 in. of rain possible), a good (50%) chance of showers this evening, just mostly cloudy late tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Partly cloudy with areas of fog and freezing fog Thursday AM, partly cloudy in the afternoon and evening, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain late at night,
• Cloudy with rain Friday and Friday night.
• highs 44-38 warming to 44 Friday lows 26-39.
• Cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Saturday, a (30%) chance of rain at night,
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Sunday, cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain at night,
• Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain Monday, cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain at night,
• Then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Tuesday.
• highs 47-50 cooling back to 47 Monday night lows near 38. (seasonal averages high 45 low 33).

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

• Cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain today (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of coastal showers while evening showers likely (60%) and a good (50%) chance of rain and snow showers late tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible, snow level 2,000 ft. falling to 1,500 ft. late at night),
• Mostly cloudy Thursday AM, becoming partly cloudy in the afternoon, mostly cloudy Thursday night,
• Cloudy with a (40%) chance of AM light rain and a slight (20%) chance of freezing rain, then rain likely (70%) Friday afternoon and at night.
• highs 50-47 rising to 50 Friday lows 34-42.
• Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of showers Saturday, a slight (20%) chance of rain at night,
• Mostly cloudy with areas of AM fog, slight (20%) chance of rain Sunday and Sunday night,
• A slight (20%) chance of rain Monday and at night,
• Then areas of AM fog and mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Tuesday.
• highs 54-52 lows 42-37. (seasonal averages high 51 low 39)

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Forecast for the Cascades of Lane County:

• Cloudy with AM a good (50%) chance of AM rain or drizzle, a good (50%) chance of rain and snow showers this afternoon (0.10 in. of rain possible, 2 in. of snow possible), a good (50%) chance of snow showers and colder tonight,
• Partly cloudy Thursday and Thursday night,
• Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of snow Friday AM, snow likely (60%) in the afternoon, then rain likely (70%) Friday night.
• snow level 4,000 ft. today, at the surface tonight, free air freezing level at the surface Thursday and Thursday night, 3,000 ft. Friday afternoon, then 6,000 ft. Friday night.
• highs 35-25 warming to 34 Friday lows 17-30.
• Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance  of rain Saturday, a slight (20%) chance of rain Saturday night through Sunday night,
• Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain Monday and Monday night,
• Then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow Tuesday.
• snow level 6,000 ft. Saturday, 5,500 ft. Saturday night, 6,500 ft. Sunday, 7,000 ft. Sunday night, 6,000 ft. Monday, 5,000 ft. Monday night, then 4,500 ft. Tuesday.
• highs 37-42 lows 29-32.

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Here is my new weekly weather quiz question. What is the first rule when driving in fog? 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 FREEZING FOG ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON WEDNESDAY FOR EASTERN CURRY COUNTY, JOSEPHINE COUNTY, AND JACKSON COUNTY.
• AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM WEDNESDAY FOR CENTRAL DOUGLAS COUNTY, EASTERN CURRY COUNTY, JOSEPHINE COUNTY, THE EASTERN DOUGLAS COUNTY FOOTHILLS, JACKSON COUNTY, THE KLAMATH BASIN, NORTHERN AND EASTERN KLAMATH COUNTY, WESTERN, CENTRAL AND EASTERN LAKE COUNTY.
• A Blue-Green Algae warning  has been cancelled for Tenmile Lakes in Coos County, but continues for Fern Ridge Reservoir, Lost Creek Lake, and Willow Creek Reservoir (NE Oregon). Water monitoring has confirmed the presence of blue-green algae that can produce toxins, state public health officials said. The algae levels are likely associated with dangerous cyanotoxin concentrations in the water that can be harmful to humans and animals. Swallowing or inhaling water droplets, as well as skin contact with water, should be avoided according to the authorities.

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The upper airflow has become a ridge of high pressure that will keep us milder for a while.   The inversion it is causing (warmer air trapped above the colder air) the dense fog that we’ve been seeing. A frontal system is on its way to the Pacific Northwest and will bring clouds and the chance of rain with it.

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Air Quality Index:

Eugene-Springfield: The Pollution Index is 29 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter at Springfield City Hall. Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)

Oakridge: The Pollution Index is 66 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter at Willamette Activity Center, Oakridge.  Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)

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Home Wood Heating Advisory:

Eugene/Springfield: (YELLOW) Burning Cautioned Against.

Oakridge: (YELLOW) Burning Cautioned Against.

Pellet stoves are always allowed.

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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 a (30%) chance of light rain or drizzle late tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Cloudy with a (40%) chance of light rain or drizzle Wednesday AM, rain likely (70%) in the afternoon (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), a good (50%) chance of rain and snow showers in the evening, a slight (20%) chance of snow showers Wednesday night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
• A mix of clouds and sun with areas of fog and freezing fog Thursday, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow at night,
• Cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Friday AM (snow level 1,500 ft.), then rain likely (60%) in the afternoon and Friday night.
• lows 32-26 warming to 39 Friday night highs 44-38 warming to 43 Friday.
• Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Saturday, a (30%) chance of rain at night,
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Sunday, cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain at night,
• Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain Monday, cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain at night,
• Then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Tuesday.
• highs 47-50 cooling back to 47 Monday night lows near 38. (seasonal averages high 45 low 33).

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

• Partly cloudy this evening, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of coastal rain late tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Cloudy with a (30%) chance of AM rain, a (40%) chance of coastal afternoon showers while inland afternoon showers likely (60%) Wednesday (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of coastal showers while evening showers likely (60%) and a good (50%) chance of rain and snow showers late at night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Partly cloudy Thursday AM, becoming mostly sunny in the afternoon, partly cloudy in the evening, mostly cloudy Thursday night,
• Cloudy with a (40%) chance of AM rain, then rain likely (70%) Friday afternoon and Friday night.
• lows 34-45 highs 48-50.
• Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of showers Saturday, a slight (20%) chance of rain at night,
• Mostly cloudy with areas of AM fog, slight (20%) chance of rain Sunday and Sunday night,
• A slight (20%) chance of rain Monday and at night,
• Then areas of AM fog and mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Tuesday.
• highs 54-52 lows 42-39. (seasonal averages high 51 low 39)

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Forecast for the Cascades of Lane County:

• Partly cloudy this evening, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain or drizzle late tonight,
• Cloudy with AM rain and snow, rain and snow likely (60%) Wednesday afternoon (0.10 in. of rain possible, 2 in. of snow possible), a good (50%) chance of snow showers and colder Wednesday night,
• Partly cloudy Thursday and Thursday night,
• Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of snow Friday AM, snow likely (60%) in the afternoon, then rain likely (70%) Friday night.
• snow level 6,500 ft. tonight, 4,000 ft. Wednesday, at the surface Wednesday night,  free air freezing level at the surface Thursday and Thursday night, 3,000 ft. Friday, then 6,000 ft. Friday night.
• lows 27-17 warming to near 30 Friday night highs 35-25 warming to 35 Friday.
• Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance  of rain Saturday, a slight (20%) chance of rain Saturday night through Sunday night,
• Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain Monday and Monday night,
• Then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Tuesday.
• snow level 7,000 ft. Saturday, 5,500 ft. Saturday night, 6,500 ft. Sunday, 7,000 ft. Sunday night, 6,000 ft. Monday, 5,000 ft. Monday night, then 4,500 ft. Tuesday.
• highs 37-42 lows 29-32.

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Here is my new weekly weather quiz question. What is the first rule when driving in fog? 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 FREEZING FOG ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON TODAY FOR EASTERN CURRY COUNTY, JOSEPHINE COUNTY, AND JACKSON COUNTY.
• AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM WEDNESDAY FOR CENTRAL DOUGLAS COUNTY, EASTERN CURRY COUNTY, JOSEPHINE COUNTY, THE EASTERN DOUGLAS COUNTY FOOTHILLS, JACKSON COUNTY, THE KLAMATH BASIN, NORTHERN AND EASTERN KLAMATH COUNTY, WESTERN, CENTRAL AND EASTERN LAKE COUNTY.
• A Blue-Green Algae warning  has been cancelled for Tenmile Lakes in Coos County, but continues for Fern Ridge Reservoir, Lost Creek Lake, and Willow Creek Reservoir (NE Oregon). Water monitoring has confirmed the presence of blue-green algae that can produce toxins, state public health officials said. The algae levels are likely associated with dangerous cyanotoxin concentrations in the water that can be harmful to humans and animals. Swallowing or inhaling water droplets, as well as skin contact with water, should be avoided according to the authorities.

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The upper airflow has become a ridge of high pressure that will keep us milder for a while.   The snow is just about gone on the valley floor except where it was piled up. In the hills it is melting away slowly.

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Air Quality Index:

Eugene-Springfield: The Pollution Index is 22 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter at HWY 99, Eugene. Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)

Oakridge: The Pollution Index is 108 in the Unhealthy fof Sensitive Groups category measuring Particulate Matter at Willamette Activity Center, Oakridge.  Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)

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Home Wood Heating Advisory:

Eugene/Springfield: (YELLOW) Burning Cautioned Against.

Oakridge: (YELLOW) Burning Cautioned Against.

Pellet stoves are always allowed.

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

• Patchy AM fog, mostly cloudy with patchy fog this afternoon, mostly cloudy with patchy fog and a (30%) chance of light rain or drizzle late tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Cloudy with a (40%) chance of light rain or drizzle Wednesday AM, a good (50%) chance of rain in the afternoon (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), a good (50%) chance of rain and snow showers Wednesday night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
• A mix of clouds and sun with areas of fog and freezing fog Thursday, then just mostly cloudy at night.
• highs 44-38 lows 35-29.
• Cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Friday AM, rain likely (60%) in the afternoon and Friday night,
• Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Saturday, a (40%) chance of rain Saturday night,
• Mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain Sunday, cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain at night,
• Then mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain Monday.
• highs 43-52 lows near40. (seasonal averages high 45 low 34).

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

• Areas of AM coastal fog, partly cloudy today and this evening, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain late tonight (under 0.10 in.(0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Rain likely (60%) Wednesday (under 0.10 in. of rain possible) a (30%) chance of coastal showers while a (40%) chance of inland evening rain and a slight (20%) of rain and snow showers late at night,
• Mostly cloudy Thursday AM, partly cloudy in the afternoon, then just mostly cloudy Thursday night.
• highs 52-46 lows 39-35.
• Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain Friday, rain likely (60%) Friday night,
• Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain Saturday and Saturday night,
• Then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Sunday.
• highs 49-54 lows 44-40 warming to 43 Sunday night. (seasonal averages high 51 low 39)

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Forecast for the Cascades of Lane County:

• Partly cloudy today and this evening, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain or drizzle late tonight,
• Mostly cloudy with rain and snow likely (60%) and colder Wednesday (0.10 in. of rain possible), a good (50%) chance of evening snow showers, snow showers likely (60%) and colder Wednesday night,
• A mix of clouds and sun with a slight (20%) chance of snow showers Thursday  AM, then just partly cloudy at night.
• free air freezing level 9,000 ft. today, snow level 7,500 ft. tonight, 4,000 ft. Wednesday, at the surface Wednesday night and Thursday, then free air freezing level at the surface Thursday night.
• highs 48-26 lows 32-19.
• Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of snow Friday, rain likely (60%) Friday night,
• A (40%) chance  of rain Saturday, a (30%) chance of rain and snow Saturday night,
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Sunday and Sunday night,
• Then mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain Monday.
• snow level at the surface Friday, 6,000 ft. at night, 7,000 ft. Saturday, 6,000 ft. Saturday night,  7,500 ft. Sunday and Sunday night, then 7,000 ft. Monday.
• highs 34-42 lows 28-32.

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Here is my new weekly weather quiz question. What is the first rule when driving in fog?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 FREEZING FOG ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON TUESDAY FOR EASTERN CURRY COUNTY, JOSEPHINE COUNTY, AND JACKSON COUNTY.
• AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM WEDNESDAY FOR CENTRAL DOUGLAS COUNTY, EASTERN CURRY COUNTY, JOSEPHINE COUNTY, THE EASTERN DOUGLAS COUNTY FOOTHILLS, JACKSON COUNTY, THE KLAMATH BASIN, NORTHERN AND EASTERN KLAMATH COUNTY, WESTERN, CENTRAL AND EASTERN LAKE COUNTY.
• A Blue-Green Algae warning  has been cancelled for Tenmile Lakes in Coos County, but continues for Fern Ridge Reservoir, Lost Creek Lake, and Willow Creek Reservoir (NE Oregon). Water monitoring has confirmed the presence of blue-green algae that can produce toxins, state public health officials said. The algae levels are likely associated with dangerous cyanotoxin concentrations in the water that can be harmful to humans and animals. Swallowing or inhaling water droplets, as well as skin contact with water, should be avoided according to the authorities.

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The upper airflow has become a ridge of high pressure that will keep us milder for a while.   The snow is just about gone on the valley floor except where it was piled up. In the hills it is melting away slowly.

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Air Quality Index:

Eugene-Springfield: The Pollution Index is 35 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter at Springfield City Hall. Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)

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

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Home Wood Heating Advisory:

Eugene/Springfield: (YELLOW) Burning Cautioned Against.

Oakridge: (YELLOW) Burning Cautioned Against.

Pellet stoves are always allowed.

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

• Partly cloudy this evening with patchy fog, areas of dense fog late tonight,
• Areas of dense AM fog, mostly cloudy with patchy fog Tuesday afternoon, mostly cloudy with patchy fog and a (30%) chance of light rain or drizzle late Tuesday night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain or drizzle Wednesday AM, a good (50%) chance of rain in the afternoon (0.10 in. of rain possible), a good (50%) chance of rain and snow showers Wednesday night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
• A mix of clouds and sun with areas of fog Thursday, then just mostly cloudy at night.
• lows 32-35 cooling to near 29 Thursday night highs 44-38.
• Cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Friday, rain likely (60%) Friday night,
• Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Saturday, a (40%) chance of rain Saturday night,
• Mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain Sunday, cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain at night,
• Then mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain Monday.
• highs 43-52 lows 36-40. (seasonal averages high 45 low 34).

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

• Partly cloudy with areas of coastal fog late tonight,
• Areas of AM coastal fog, partly cloudy Tuesday and Tuesday evening, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain late Tuesday night (under 0.10 in.(0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Coastal rain likely (60%) Wednesday (under 0.10 in. of rain possible) while a good (50%) chance of inland AM rain, rain likely (60%) at night,
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain and snow showers, partly cloudy Thursday afternoon, then just mostly cloudy at night.
• lows 35-40 cooling to near 35 Wednesday night highs 52-46.
• Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain and snow showers Friday AM, a (40%) chance of showers in the afternoon, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Friday night, a (40%) chance of rain Saturday, then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Saturday night and Sunday.
• highs 49-54 lows 44-40 warming to 43 Sunday night. (seasonal averages high 51 low 39)

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Forecast for the Cascades of Lane County:

• Partly cloudy tonight through Tuesday evening, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain in the evening, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain or drizzle late Tuesday night,
• Mostly cloudy with rain and snow likely (60%) and colder Wednesday, evening snow showers likely (60%), a good (50%) chance of snow showers and colder Wednesday night,
• A mix of clouds and sun with a slight (20%) chance of snow showers Thursday, then just partly cloudy at night.
• free air freezing level 10,000 ft. tonight, 9,000 ft. Tuesday, snow level 7,500 ft. Tuesday night, 4,000 ft. Wednesday, at the surface Wednesday night and Thursday, then free air freezing level at the surface Thursday night.
• lows 38-19 highs 48-26.
• Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of AM snow, a good (50%) chance of afternoon rain and snow Friday, rain likely (60%) Friday night,
• A (40%) chance  of rain Saturday, a (30%) chance of rain and snow Saturday night,
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Sunday and Sunday night,
• Then mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain Monday.
• snow level at the surface Friday, 6,000 ft. at night, 7,000 ft. Saturday, 6,000 ft. Saturday night,  7,500 ft. Sunday and Sunday night, then 7,000 ft. Monday.
• highs 34-42 lows 28-32.

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Here is my new weekly weather quiz question. What is the first rule when driving in fog?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 DENSE FOG ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON TODAY FOR CENTRAL DOUGLAS COUNTY, EASTERN CURRY COUNTY, JOSEPHINE COUNTY, AND JACKSON COUNTY.
• AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM THURSDAY FOR CENTRAL DOUGLAS COUNTY, EASTERN CURRY COUNTY, JOSEPHINE COUNTY, THE EASTERN DOUGLAS COUNTY FOOTHILLS, JACKSON COUNTY, THE KLAMATH BASIN, NORTHERN AND EASTERN KLAMATH COUNTY, WESTERN, CENTRAL AND EASTERN LAKE COUNTY.
• A Blue-Green Algae warning  has been cancelled for Tenmile Lakes in Coos County, but continues for Fern Ridge Reservoir, Lost Creek Lake, and Willow Creek Reservoir (NE Oregon). Water monitoring has confirmed the presence of blue-green algae that can produce toxins, state public health officials said. The algae levels are likely associated with dangerous cyanotoxin concentrations in the water that can be harmful to humans and animals. Swallowing or inhaling water droplets, as well as skin contact with water, should be avoided according to the authorities.

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The upper airflow has become a ridge of high pressure that will keep us mild for a while.  A weak frontal system fell apart as it slid through Oregon giving us the chance of showers. The snow is still present in the hills, but it is melting away slowly.

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Air Quality Index:

Eugene-Springfield: The Pollution Index is 41 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter at Amazon Park, Eugene. Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)

Oakridge: The Pollution Index is 53 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter at Willamette Activity Center, Oakridge.  Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)

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Home Wood Heating Advisory:

Eugene/Springfield: (YELLOW) Burning Cautioned Against.

Oakridge: (YELLOW) Burning Cautioned Against.

Pellet stoves are always allowed.

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

• Mostly cloudy with areas of patchy fog today, partly cloudy this evening, patchy fog and freezing fog late tonight,
• Patchy AM fog with possible freezing fog, mostly cloudy Tuesday afternoon, mostly cloudy with patchy fog and a slight (20%) chance of rain or drizzle late Tuesday night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain or drizzle Wednesday (0.10 in. of rain possible), a (40%) chance of evening rain, then a good (50%) chance of showers Wednesday night.
• highs near 44 lows 32-35 cooling to near 30 Wednesday night.
• Mostly cloudy with areas of fog Thursday, a slight (20%) chance of rain at night,
• Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain Friday, cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Friday night and Saturday, a (30%) chance of rain Saturday night,
• Then cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain Sunday.
• highs 39-45 lows 30-36. (seasonal averages high 45 low 34).

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

• Partly cloudy with patchy AM fog, partly cloudy this afternoon and tonight with patchy coastal fog late at night,
• Patchy AM coastal fog, partly cloudy Tuesday, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain late Tuesday night (under 0.10 in.(0.10 in. of rain possible), showers likely (60%) in the evening, rain and snow showers and colder late Wednesday night,
• highs 55-48 lows 36-40 cooling to near 35 Wednesday night.
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow showers Thursday, just mostly cloudy at night,
• Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain and snow showers Friday AM, a (40%) chance of showers in the afternoon, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Friday night and Saturday, then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Saturday night and Sunday.
• highs 48-54 lows 34-40. (seasonal averages high 51 low 39)

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Forecast for the Cascades of Lane County:

• Partly cloudy today through Tuesday evening, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain in the evening, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain late Tuesday night,
• Cloudy with rain and snow likely (60%) and colder Wednesday, then snow likely (60%) Wednesday night.
• free air freezing level 7,500 ft. today, 10,000 ft. tonight and Tuesday, snow level 8,000 ft. Tuesday night, 5,500 ft. Wednesday, then at the surface Wednesday night.
• highs 50-35 lows 37-18.
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of snow showers Thursday, a slight (20%) chance of snow at night,
• Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain and snow Friday, cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain likely (60%) Friday night,
• Cloudy with a (40%) chance  of rain Saturday, a (30%) chance of rain and snow Saturday night,
• Then cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain Sunday.
• snow level at the surface Thursday, free air freezing level at the surface Thursday night,   snow level 4,000 ft. Friday, 6,000 ft. at night, 7,000 ft. Saturday, 6,000 ft. Saturday night, then 7,000 ft. Sunday.
• highs 26-39 lows 19-29.

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Sorry no winner this week. Here is my new weekly weather quiz question for the last time. What is a “storm surge?” Here is the correct answer. A Storm Surge is an abnormal rise in sea level accompanying a hurricane or other intense storm, whose height is the difference between the observed level of the sea surface and the level that would have occurred in the absence of the cyclone. Storm surge is usually estimated by subtracting the normal or astronomic tide from the observed storm tide. I’ll have a new weekly weather quiz question for you starting Monday. Please remember to post your answer as a comment by clicking on “no comments /comments” in the upper right hand portion of this page under the caption, then add your comment. The first person to post the correct answer will win a week of free personalized weather forecasts tailored to your needs. The answer has to be a comment to win. An email answer will not count. Good luck.

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Advisories:

• A FREEZING FOG ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MONDAY FOR EASTERN CURRY COUNTY, JOSEPHINE COUNTY AND JACKSON COUNTY.
• AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM THURSDAY FOR CENTRAL DOUGLAS COUNTY, EASTERN CURRY COUNTY, JOSEPHINE COUNTY, THE EASTERN DOUGLAS COUNTY FOOTHILLS, JACKSON COUNTY, THE KLAMATH BASIN, NORTHERN AND EASTERN KLAMATH COUNTY, WESTERN, CENTRAL AND EASTERN LAKE COUNTY.
• A Blue-Green Algae warning  has been cancelled for Tenmile Lakes in Coos County, but continues for Fern Ridge Reservoir, Lost Creek Lake, and Willow Creek Reservoir (NE Oregon). Water monitoring has confirmed the presence of blue-green algae that can produce toxins, state public health officials said. The algae levels are likely associated with dangerous cyanotoxin concentrations in the water that can be harmful to humans and animals. Swallowing or inhaling water droplets, as well as skin contact with water, should be avoided according to the authorities.

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The upper airflow has become a ridge of high pressure that will keep us mild for a while.  A weak frontal system is falling apart as it slides through Oregon giving us showers. The snow is still present in the hills, but it is melting away slowly.

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Air Quality Index:

Eugene-Springfield: The Pollution Index is 41 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter at Amazon Park, Eugene. Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)

Oakridge: The Pollution Index is 53 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter at Willamette Activity Center, Oakridge.  Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)

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Home Wood Heating Advisory:

Eugene/Springfield: (YELLOW) Burning Cautioned Against.

Oakridge: (YELLOW) Burning Cautioned Against.

Pellet stoves are always allowed.

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

• Mostly cloudy with areas of fog this evening, areas of dense fog late tonight and Monday AM, mostly cloudy with areas of fog in the afternoon, patchy fog in the evening, patchy freezing fog late at night,
• Patchy AM fog with possible freezing fog, mostly cloudy Tuesday afternoon, mostly cloudy with patchy fog and a good (50%) chance of rain late Tuesday night,
• Cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain, then rain likely (60%) Wednesday afternoon and Wednesday night.
• lows 33-28 warming to 33 Wednesday night highs 40-45.
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Thursday (snow level 1,000 ft.), a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow  at night,
• Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain and snow Friday, cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Friday night and Saturday, a (30%) chance of rain Saturday night,
• Then cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain Sunday.
• highs 40-45 lows near 32-36. (seasonal averages high 45 low 34).

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

• Becoming mostly cloudy with patchy coastal fog tonight and patchy fog inland late tonight,
• Mostly cloudy with patchy AM fog, partly cloudy Monday afternoon and Monday night with patchy coastal fog late at night,
• Patchy AM coastal fog, partly cloudy Tuesday, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain late Tuesday night,
• Mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) Wednesday, showers likely (60%) in the evening, rain and snow showers and colder late Wednesday night,
• lows 37-43 cooling to near 40 Wednesday night highs 53-48.
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow showers Thursday AM, and at night,
• Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain and snow showers Friday AM, a (40%) chance of showers in the afternoon, mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain Friday night and Saturday, then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Saturday night and Sunday.
• highs 48-54 lows 38-42. (seasonal averages high 51 low 39)

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Forecast for the Cascades of Lane County:

• Mostly cloudy this evening, partly cloudy with areas of fog late tonight,
• Areas of AM fog, partly cloudy Monday afternoon through Tuesday, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain in the evening, mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain late Tuesday night,
• Mostly cloudy with rain and snow likely (60%) Wednesday, then snow likely (60%) Wednesday night.
• free air freezing level 10,000 ft. tonight through Tuesday,  snow level 8,000 ft. Tuesday night, 5,500 ft. Wednesday, then at the surface Wednesday night.
• lows 32-35 cooling to 18 Wednesday night highs 50-37.
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of snow showers Thursday, a slight (20%) chance of snow at night,
• Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of snow Friday, cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow Friday night,
• Cloudy with a (40%) chance  of rain and snow Saturday and Saturday night,
• Then cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain Sunday.
• snow level at the surface Thursday through Friday, 4,500 ft. at night, 6,000 ft. Saturday and Saturday night, then 7,000 ft. Sunday.
• highs 37-27 warming to 35 Saturday lows 22-19 warming to 22 Friday night.