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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 DENSE FOG ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM 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 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 63 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter at Amazon Park, Eugene. Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)

Oakridge: The Pollution Index is 67 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:

• Cloudy with areas of possibly dense fog (visibility 0.25 mi. or less) and a good (50%) chance of rain today, mostly cloudy with areas of fog tonight,
• Mostly cloudy with early AM and late night fog Monday and Monday night,
• Patchy AM fog, mostly cloudy Tuesday, mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain Tuesday night.
• highs 44-40 lows 33-29 warming to 33 Wednesday night.
• Rain likely (70%) Wednesday, a good (50%) chance of rain Wednesday night,
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow showers Thursday (snow level 1,500 ft.) and Thursday night,
• A (30%) chance of rain and snow Friday, then cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Friday night and Saturday.
• highs 45-38 warming to 42 Saturday lows near 34. (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 fog, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of coastal rain while a slight (20%) chance of inland rain this afternoon, then partly cloudy with patchy coastal fog late tonight,
• Partly cloudy with patchy AM and late night coastal fog Monday and Monday night,
• Patchy AM fog, partly cloudy Tuesday, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Tuesday night.
• highs 50-52 lows 40-36 warming to 42 Tuesday.
• Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Wednesday AM, rain likely (70%) in the afternoon, showers likely (60%) in the evening, rain and snow showers and colder Wednesday night,
• A slight (20%) chance of rain and snow showers Thursday and at night,
• Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain and snow showers Friday AM, a (40%) chance of showers in the afternoon, then mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain Friday night and Saturday.
• highs near 50 lows near 40. (seasonal averages high 51 low 39)

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Forecast for the Cascades of Lane County:

• Mostly cloudy with areas of fog and a slight (20%) chance of rain or freezing rain this AM, a slight (20%) chance of rain this afternoon, mostly cloudy in the evening, partly cloudy with areas of fog late tonight,
• Areas of AM fog, partly cloudy Monday afternoon through Tuesday, then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Tuesday night.
• snow level 10,000 ft. today, free air freezing level 10,000 ft. tonight and Monday, 11,000 ft. Monday night and Tuesday, then snow level 7,000 ft. Tuesday night.
• highs 46-52 cooling to 48 Tuesday lows 32-35.
• Mostly cloudy with rain and snow likely (60%) Wednesday and Wednesday night,
• A slight (20%) chance of rain and snow showers Thursday and Thursday night,
• Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of snow Friday, cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow Friday night,
• Then cloudy with a (40%) chance  of rain and snow Saturday.
• snow level 5,500 ft. Wednesday, at the surface Wednesday night through Friday, 4,000 ft. at night, then 5,500 ft. Saturday.
• highs 37-27 warming to 35 Saturday lows 22-19 warming to 22 Friday night.

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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:

• 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 will slide through giving us the chance of precipitation by tonight. Isn’t it nice to drive around town without slipping and sliding?

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Air Quality Index:

Eugene-Springfield: The Pollution Index is 45 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 and a slight (20%) chance of rain late tonight,
• Cloudy with areas of fog and a good (50%) chance of rain Sunday, mostly cloudy with areas of fog at night,
• Mostly cloudy with early AM and late night fog Monday and Monday night,
• Patchy AM fog, mostly cloudy Tuesday, mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain Tuesday night.
• lows 33-29 warming to 33 Wednesday night highs 44-40.
• Rain likely (60%) Wednesday, a good (50%) chance of rain Wednesday night,
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow showers Thursday and Thursday night,
• A (30%) chance of rain and snow Friday, then cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Friday night and Saturday.
• highs 45-38 warming to 42 Saturday lows near 34. (seasonal averages high 45 low 34).

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

• Mostly cloudy today with patchy evening coastal fog and areas of fog late tonight,
• Areas of AM fog, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of coastal rain while a slight (20%) chance of inland rain Sunday afternoon, then partly cloudy with patchy coastal fog late Sunday night,
• Partly cloudy with patchy AM and late night coastal fog Monday and Monday night,
• Patchy AM fog, partly cloudy Tuesday, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Tuesday night.
• lows 37-42 highs 54-56 cooling to 52 Tuesday.
• Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Wednesday AM, rain likely (70%) in the afternoon, showers likely (60%) in the evening, rain and snow showers and colder Wednesday night,
• A slight (20%) chance of rain and snow showers Thursday and at night,
• Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain and snow showers Friday AM, a (40%) chance of showers in the afternoon, then mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain Friday night and Saturday.
• highs near 50 lows near 40. (seasonal averages high 51 low 40)

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Forecast for the Cascades of Lane County:

• Mostly cloudy tonight with patchy fog late,
• Mostly cloudy with areas of fog and a slight (20%) chance of rain Sunday, mostly cloudy in the evening, partly cloudy with areas of fog late Sunday night,
• Areas of AM fog, partly cloudy Monday afternoon through Tuesday, then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain night Tuesday night.
• free air freezing level 11,000 ft. tonight, snow level 10,000 ft. Sunday, free air freezing level 10,000 ft. Sunday night and Monday, 11,000 ft. Monday night and Tuesday, then snow level 7,000 ft. Tuesday night.
• lows 32-35 highs 46-52 cooling to 48 Tuesday.
• Mostly cloudy with rain and snow likely (60%) Wednesday and Wednesday night,
• A slight (20%) chance of rain and snow showers Thursday and Thursday night,
• Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of snow Friday, cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow Friday night,
• Then cloudy with a (40%) chance  of rain and snow Saturday.
• snow level 5,500 ft. Wednesday, at the surface Wednesday night through Friday, 4,000 ft. at night, then 5,500 ft. Saturday.
• highs 45-27 warming to 35 Saturday lows 22-19 warming to 22 Friday night.

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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:

• 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 will slide through giving us the chance of precipitation by tonight. Isn’t it nice to drive around town without slipping and sliding?

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Air Quality Index:

Eugene-Springfield: The Pollution Index is 42 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter at SHWY 99, Eugene. Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)

Oakridge: The Pollution Index is 46 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter at Willamette Activity Center, Oakridge.  Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)

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Home Wood Heating Advisory:

Eugene/Springfield: (YELLOW) Burning 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 dense AM fog, sun breaks then mostly cloudy this afternoon, patchy fog with a slight (20%) chance of rain late tonight,
• Cloudy with areas of fog and a slight (20%) chance of rain Sunday, mostly cloudy with areas of fog at night,
• AM clouds and areas of fog, partly cloudyMonday, then partly cloudy with patchy fog Monday night.
• highs 43-46 lows 29-35 cooling to near 30 Monday night.
• AM clouds and patchy fog, partly cloudy Tuesday, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Tuesday night,
• Rain likely (60%) Wednesday, a good (50%) chance of rain Wednesday night,
• Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of showers Thursday and Thursday night,
• Then mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain Friday.
• highs 45-38 lows near 34. (seasonal averages high 45 low 34).

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

• Mostly cloudy today with patchy fog this AM, patchy evening coastal fog, mostly cloudy with areas of fog late tonight,
• Areas of AM fog, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of coastal rain while a slight (20%) chance of inland rain Sunday afternoon, then partly cloudy Sunday night through Monday night.
• highs 52-56 lows 37-40 cooling to 37 Monday night.
•  Partly cloudy Tuesday, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Tuesday night,
• Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Wednesday, showers likely (60%) Wednesday night,
• mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of showers Thursday and at night,
• Then mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of showers Friday.
• highs 53-50 lows 42-36. (seasonal averages high 51 low 40)

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Forecast for the Cascades of Lane County:

• Mostly cloudy today, and tonight with patchy fog late,
• Mostly cloudy with areas of fog and a slight (20%) chance of rain Sunday, partly cloudy Sunday with areas of fog at night, partly cloudy  through Monday night.
• free air freezing level 10,000 ft. today, 11,000 ft. tonight, snow level 10,000 ft. Sunday, free air freezing level 10,000 ft. Sunday night, then 11,000 ft. Monday and Monday night.
• highs 46-50 lows 35-32 warming to 36 Monday night .
• Partly cloudy Tuesday, cloudy Tuesday night,
• Rain and snow likely (60%) Wednesday, rain and snow showers at night,
• Then mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow showers Thursday, a good (50%) chance of snow showers at night,
• Then mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of snow Friday.
• free air freezing level 11,000 ft. Tuesday, 8,000 ft. Tuesday night, snow level 5,500 ft. Wednesday, 3,000 ft. Wednesday night, 2,500 ft. Thursday, then at the surface Thursday night and Friday.
• highs 45-27 lows 35-22.

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Here is my new weekly weather quiz question. What is a “storm surge?” 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 10 AM SATURDAY FOR THE SOUTH WILLAMETTE VALLEY.
• 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 and relatively dry for a while.  A weak frontal system will slide through giving us the chance of precipitation. Isn’t it nice to drive around town without slipping and sliding?

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Air Quality Index:

Eugene-Springfield: The Pollution Index is 44 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 60 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 late night and early AM fog tonight through Saturday night,
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Sunday, mostly cloudy with patchy fog at night,
• A mix of clouds and sun after patchy AM fog Monday, then partly cloudy with patchy fog Monday night.
• lows 30-35 cooling to near 30 Monday night highs 43-46.
• Partly cloudy Tuesday, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Tuesday night,
• A good (50%) chance of rain Wednesday and Wednesday night,
• Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of showers Thursday and Thursday night,
• Then mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain Friday.
• highs 45-38 lows near 34. (seasonal averages high 45 low 34).

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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 late tonight and Saturday AM, partly cloudy in the afternoon and evening, mostly cloudy with areas of fog late Saturday night,
• Areas of AM fog, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of coastal rain while a slight (20%) chance of inland rain Sunday afternoon, then partly cloudy Sunday night through Monday night.
• lows 37-40 cooling to 37 Monday night highs 52-56.
•  Partly cloudy Tuesday, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Tuesday night,
• Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Wednesday, showers likely (60%) Wednesday night,
• mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of showers Thursday and at night,
• Then mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain Friday.
• highs 53-50 lows 42-36. (seasonal averages high 51 low 40)

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Forecast for the Cascades of Lane County:

• Mostly cloudy this evening, partly cloudy late tonight,
• A mix of clouds and sun Saturday, partly cloudy in the evening, mostly cloudy late at night,
• A mix of clouds and sun Sunday,  partly cloudy Sunday night through Monday night.
• free air freezing level 6,500 ft. falling to 6,000 ft. tonight, 6,000 ft. rising to 7,000 ft. Saturday, 7,000 ft. Saturday night, 8,000 ft. Sunday and Sunday night, 8,000 ft. Monday, then 10,000 ft. Monday night.
• lows 28-35 cooling to near 32 Sunday night warming to 36 Monday night highs 46-50.
• Partly cloudy Tuesday, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Tuesday night,
• A good (50%) chance of rain and snow Wednesday, rain and snow showers at night,
• Then mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow showers Thursday, a good (50%) chance of snow showers at night,
• Then mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of snow Friday.
• free air freezing level 9,000 ft. Tuesday, snow level 7,000 ft. Tuesday night, 5,000 ft. Wednesday, 3,000 ft. Wednesday night, 2,500 ft. Thursday, then at the surface Thursday night and Friday.
• highs 45-27 lows 35-22.

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Here is my new weekly weather quiz question. What is a “storm surge?” 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 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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An upper level trough of low pressure is helping to change our weather. Along with a frontal system we are seeing the chance of precipitation increasing. The temperatures actually rose with the passage of the warm front which started melting the snow and ice, but without the freezing rain that was possible (That’s just regular rain that freezes when it lands on a surface that is at or below freezing.).

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Air Quality Index:

Eugene-Springfield: The Pollution Index is 43 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 82 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:

• Cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers today this AM, a slight (20%) chance of showers this afternoon (under 0.10 in of rain possible), partly cloudy this evening, mostly cloudy with areas of fog late tonight,
• Cloudy with patchy AM fog,  mix of clouds and sun Saturday, mostly cloudy at night,
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Sunday, then mostly cloudy with patchy fog at night.
• highs 45-40 warming to 47 Sunday lows 30-33.
• A mix of clouds and sun Monday and Tuesday, partly cloudy with patchy fog Monday night,
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Tuesday night,
• Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Wednesday, then a (40%) chance of showers Wednesday night and Thursday.
• highs 44-46 cooling to 42 Thursday lows 32-36 cooling to near 32 Wednesday night. (seasonal averages high 45 low 34).

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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 today, mostly cloudy with patchy fog late tonight,
• Patchy AM fog, mostly cloudy Saturday and Saturday night,
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Sunday, mostly cloudy in the evening, then partly cloudy Sunday night.
• highs 50-54 lows near 39.
•  Partly cloudy Monday through Tuesday, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Tuesday night,
• Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Wednesday, then mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of showers Wednesday night and Thursday.
• highs 50-44 cooling to 48 Thursday lows near 39. (seasonal averages high 51 low 40)

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Forecast for the Cascades of Lane County:

• Mostly cloudy with AM rain and snow showers likely (70%), a (40%) chance of rain and snow showers this afternoon (under 0.10 in. of rain possible, 1 in. of snow possible), just mostly cloudy tonight,
• Partly cloudy Saturday and Saturday evening, mostly cloudy at night,
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Sunday, then just mostly cloudy at night.
•  snow level 4,500 ft. today, free air freezing level 6,000 ft. falling to 5,500 ft. tonight, 5,500 ft. rising to 6,500 ft. Saturday and Saturday night, snow level 5,500 ft. Saturday night, snow level 6,500 ft. Sunday, then free air freezing level 6,500 ft. at night.
• highs 37-48 lows 28-35 cooling to near 30 Sunday night.
• Partly cloudy Monday  through Tuesday, a slight (20%) chance of rain Tuesday night,
• Mostly cloudy with rain and snow likely (70%) Wednesday, a good (50%) chance of rain and snow showers at night,
• Then mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow showers Thursday.
• free air freezing level 8,000 ft. Monday, 9,000 ft. Monday night and Tuesday, snow level 6,500 ft. Tuesday night, 5,000 ft. Wednesday, 3,500 ft. Wednesday night, 2,500 ft. Thursday.
• highs 48-32 lows 35-22.

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Here is my new weekly weather quiz question. What is a “storm surge?” 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 7 AM FRIDAY FOR THE THE CENTRAL COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE AND THE UPPER HOOD RIVER VALLEY.
• A FREEZING RAIN ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM FRIDAY FOR EASTERN CURRY COUNTY, JOSEPHINE COUNTY, AND JACKSON 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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An upper level trough of low pressure is helping to change our weather. Along with a frontal system we will see the chance of precipitation. The temperatures actually rose with the passage of the warm front which started melting the snow and ice, but without the freezing rain that was possible (That’s just regular rain that freezes when it lands on a surface that is at or below freezing.).

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Air Quality Index:

Eugene-Springfield: The Pollution Index is 106 in the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups category measuring Particulate Matter at HWY 99, 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 rain this evening, showers likely (70%) late tonight (0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers Friday (under 0.10 in of rain possible), mostly cloudy with areas of fog late Friday night,
• A mix of clouds and sun Saturday, mostly cloudy at night,
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Sunday, then mostly cloudy with patchy fog at night.
• lows 33-30 warming to 33 Saturday night and Sunday night highs 45-47.
• A mix of clouds and sun Monday and Tuesday, partly cloudy Monday night,
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Tuesday night,
• Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Wednesday, then a (40%) chance of showers Wednesday night and Thursday.
• highs 44-46 cooling to 42 Thursday lows 32-36 cooling to near 32 Wednesday night. (seasonal averages high 45 low 34).

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

• Mostly cloudy with rain this evening, coastal showers likely (60%) late tonight while inland showers likely (60%) very late tonight (0.15 in. of rain possible),
• Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of showers Friday, mostly cloudy with patchy fog late at night,
• Patchy AM fog, mostly cloudy Saturday, a slight (20%) chance of evening coastal rain,  just mostly cloudy Saturday night,
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Sunday, then partly cloudy Sunday night.
• lows 42-39 highs 50-53.
•  Partly cloudy Monday through Tuesday, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Tuesday night,
• Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Wednesday, then mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of showers Wednesday night and Thursday.
• highs 50-54 cooling to 48 Thursday lows near 39. (seasonal averages high 51 low 40)

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Forecast for the Cascades of Lane County:

• Mostly cloudy with rain and snow this evening, rain and snow showers late tonight (0.10 in. of rain possible, 2 in. of snow possible),
• Mostly cloudy with AM rain and snow showers likely (70%), a (40%) chance of rain and snow showers Friday afternoon (under 0.10 in. of rain possible, 1 in. of snow possible), just mostly cloudy Friday night,
• Partly cloudy Saturday and Saturday night, A mix of clouds and sun with a slight (20%) chance of showers Sunday, then partly cloudy at night.
•  snow level 4,000 ft. tonight, 4,500 ft. Friday, free air freezing level 6,000 ft. falling to 5,500 ft. Friday night, 5,500 ft. rising to 6,500 ft. Saturday and Saturday night, snow level 5,500 ft. Saturday night, snow level 6,500 ft. Sunday, then free air freezing level 6,500 ft. at night.
• lows 30-27 warming to 35 Saturday night cooling to near 30 Sunday night highs 37-45.
• A mix of clouds and sun Monday, partly cloudy at night and Tuesday, a slight (20%) chance of rain Tuesday night,
• Mostly cloudy with rain and snow likely (70%) Wednesday, a good (50%) chance of rain and snow showers at night,
• Then mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow showers Thursday.
• free air freezing level 8,000 ft. Monday, 9,000 ft. Monday night and Tuesday, snow level 6,500 ft. Tuesday night, 5,000 ft. Wednesday, 3,500 ft. Wednesday night, 2,500 ft. Thursday.
• highs 46 cooling to 38 Wednesday lows 35-22.

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Here is my new weekly weather quiz question. What is a “storm surge?” 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 10 AM TODAY FOR THE CENTRAL WILLAMETTE VALLEY AND THE SOUTH WILLAMETTE VALLEY, CENTRAL DOUGLAS COUNTY, EASTERN CURRY COUNTY, JOSEPHINE COUNTY.
• A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON UNTIL 7 PM THIS EVENING FOR THE SOUTH WILLAMETTE VALLEY, AND FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON UNTIL 7 AM FRIDAY FOR THE WESTERN COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE AND THE UPPER HOOD RIVER VALLEY.
• AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON TODAY FOR CENTRAL DOUGLAS COUNTY, EASTERN CURRY COUNTY, JOSEPHINE COUNTY, THE KLAMATH BASIN, NORTHERN AND EASTERN KLAMATH COUNTY, AND 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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An upper level high pressure ridge (Shaded “Arch” shape) has moved just a touch to the east which will modify the cold northerly air that has helped us set record lows and come to within two degrees of tying Eugene’s all-time record low of -12 set on December 8, 1972. A frontal system (Blue line off to the northwest of Oregon) will bring a change in our weather. The temperatures will actually rise which will melt more snow and ice, but with the surfaces so cold we could see freezing fog sand possible freezing rain. (That’s just regular rain that freezes when it lands on a surface that is at or below freezing.)

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Air Quality Index:

Eugene-Springfield: The Pollution Index is 149 in the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups category measuring Particulate Matter at HWY 99, Eugene. Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)

Oakridge: The Pollution Index is 31 in the  Good category measuring Particulate Matter at Willamette Activity Center, Oakridge.  Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)

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Home Wood Heating Advisory:

Eugene/Springfield: (YELLOW) Burning 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 rain or freezing rain and areas of freezing fog this AM, rain in the afternoon (0.25 in. or rain possible, 0.10 in. of ice accumulation possible), evening rain, showers likely (60%) tonight (0.25 in. of rain possible),
• Cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers Friday (under 0.10 in of rain possible), mostly cloudy with areas of fog late Friday night,
• Mostly cloudy Saturday, then a (40%) chance of rain Saturday night.
• highs 37-45 lows 36-30 warming to 34 Saturday night.
• Cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain Sunday, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Sunday night,
• Mostly cloudy Monday, partly cloudy Monday night,
• A mix of clouds and sun Tuesday, mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain at night,
• Then mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of showers Wednesday.
• highs 47-43 warming to near 46 Wednesday lows 32-30 warming to 38 Tuesday night. (seasonal averages high 46 low 34).

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

• Patchy fog and cloudy with AM coastal rain and a slight (20%) chance of light freezing rain while a good (50%) chance of inland AM rain and freezing rain, a chance of rain and light freezing rain this afternoon (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), rain in the evening, showers likely (60%) late tonight (0.15 in. of rain possible),
• Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of showers Friday, mostly cloudy in the evening, partly cloudy with patchy fog late at night,
• Partly cloudy with patchy AM fog, a slight (20%) chance of rain Saturday afternoon and Saturday night.
• highs 50-52 lows 43-38 warming to near 40 Saturday night.
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Sunday, partly cloudy Sunday night through Tuesday, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Tuesday night,
• Then mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain Wednesday.
• highs 53-48 warming to 50 Tuesday and Wednesday lows 40-38 warming to 42 Tuesday night. (seasonal averages high 51 low 40)

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Forecast for the Cascades of Lane County:

• Partly cloudy this AM, mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain and snow this afternoon (0.10 in. of rain possible), rain and snow tonight (0.25 in. of rain possible, 1-4 in. of snow possible),
• Cloudy with AM rain and snow showers likely (70%), a (40%) chance of rain and snow showers Friday afternoon, a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow showers in the evening, just mostly cloudy at night,
• A mix of clouds and sun Saturday, then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow Saturday night.
•  snow level 4,000 ft. today and tonight, 4,500 ft. Friday and Friday night, free air freezing level 5,500 ft. Saturday, then snow level 5,500 ft. Saturday night.
• highs 38-35 warming to 42 Saturday lows 29-25 warming to 33 Saturday night.
• Mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain Sunday, mostly cloudy at night,
• A mix of clouds and sun Monday, partly cloudy at night and Tuesday, a (40%) chance of rain Tuesday night,
• Then mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow showers Wednesday.
• snow level 7,000 ft. Sunday, free air freezing level 6,000 ft. Sunday, 8,000 ft. Sunday night, 7,000 ft. Monday, 7,500 ft. Monday night and Tuesday, snow level 6,500 ft. Tuesday night, then 5,000 ft. Wednesday.
• highs 40-46 cooling to 38 Wednesday lows 28-32.

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Here is my new weekly weather quiz question. What is a “storm surge?” 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:

• AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON THURSDAY FOR CENTRAL DOUGLAS COUNTY, EASTERN CURRY COUNTY, JOSEPHINE COUNTY, THE KLAMATH BASIN, NORTHERN AND EASTERN KLAMATH COUNTY, AND 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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An upper level high pressure ridge (Shaded “Arch” shape) has moved just a touch to the east which will modify the cold northerly air that has helped us set record lows and come to within two degrees of tying Eugene’s all-time record low of -12 set on December 8, 1972. A frontal system (Blue line off to the northwest of Oregon) will bring a change in our weather. The temperatures will actually rise which will melt more snow and ice, but with the surfaces so cold we could see freezing fog sand possible freezing rain. (That’s just regular rain that freezes when it lands on a surface that is at or below freezing.)

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Air Quality Index:

Eugene-Springfield: The Pollution Index is 149 in the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups category measuring Particulate Matter at HWY 99, Eugene. Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)

Oakridge: The Pollution Index is 31 in the  Good category measuring Particulate Matter at Willamette Activity Center, Oakridge.  Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)

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Home Wood Heating Advisory:

Eugene/Springfield: (YELLOW) Burning 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 areas of freezing fog late tonight,
• Mostly cloudy with rain or freezing rain and areas of freezing fog Thursday AM, rain in the afternoon (0.25 in. or rain possible, 0.10 in. of ice accumulation possible), evening rain, showers likely (60%) Thursday night (0.25 in. of rain possible),
• Cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers Friday (under 0.10 in of rain possible), mostly cloudy with areas of fog late Friday night,
• Mostly cloudy Saturday, then a (40%) chance of rain Saturday night.
• lows 20-37 cooling to near 32 Friday night warming to 34 Saturday night highs 37-45.
• Cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain Sunday, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Sunday night,
• Mostly cloudy Monday, partly cloudy Monday night,
• A mix of clouds and sun Tuesday, mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain at night,
• Then mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of showers Wednesday.
• highs 47-43 warming to near 46 Wednesday lows 32-30 warming to 38 Tuesday night. (seasonal averages high 46 low 34).

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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 late tonight.
• Patchy fog and cloudy with AM coastal rain and a slight (20%) chance of light freezing rain while a good (50%) chance of inland AM rain and freezing rain, a chance of rain and light freezing rain Thursday afternoon (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), rain in the evening, showers likely (60%) late Thursday night (0.15 in. of rain possible),
• Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of showers Friday, mostly cloudy in the evening, partly cloudy with patchy fog late at night,
• Partly cloudy with patchy AM fog, a slight (20%) chance of rain Saturday afternoon and Saturday night.
• lows 32-43 cooling to 38 Friday night warming to near 40 Saturday night highs 50-52.
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Sunday, partly cloudy Sunday night through Tuesday, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Tuesday night,
• Then mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain Wednesday.
• highs 53-48 warming to 50 Tuesday and Wednesday lows 40-38 warming to 42 Tuesday night. (seasonal averages high 51 low 40)

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Forecast for the Cascades of Lane County:

• Partly cloudy tonight and Thursday AM, mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain and snow Thursday afternoon (0.10 in. of rain possible), rain and snow at night (0.25 in. of rain possible, 1-4 in. of snow possible),
• Cloudy with AM rain and snow showers likely (70%), a (40%) chance of rain and snow showers Friday afternoon, a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow showers in the evening, just mostly cloudy at night,
• A mix of clouds and sun Saturday, then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow Saturday night.
•  free air freezing level 6,000 ft. tonight, snow level 4,000 ft. Thursday and Thursday night, 4,500 ft. Friday and Friday night, free air freezing level 5,500 ft. Saturday, then snow level 5,500 ft. Saturday night.
• lows 29-25 warming to 33 Saturday night highs 38-35 warming to 42 Saturday.
• Mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain Sunday, mostly cloudy at night,
• A mix of clouds and sun Monday, partly cloudy at night and Tuesday, a (40%) chance of rain Tuesday night,
• Then mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow showers Wednesday.
• snow level 7,000 ft. Sunday, free air freezing level 6,000 ft. Sunday, 8,000 ft. Sunday night, 7,000 ft. Monday, 7,500 ft. Monday night and Tuesday, snow level 6,500 ft. Tuesday night, then 5,000 ft. Wednesday.
• highs 40-46 cooling to 38 Wednesday lows 28-32.

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Here is my new weekly weather quiz question. What is a “storm surge?” 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 THE GREATER PORTLAND/VANCOUVER AREA AND THE SOUTH WILLAMETTE VALLEY INCLUDING EUGENE AND SPRINGFIELD.
• A FREEZE WARNING IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM TODAY FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST.
• A FROST ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM TODAY FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST.
• A DENSE FOG ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM TODAY FOR CENTRAL DOUGLAS COUNTY.
• AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON THURSDAY FOR CENTRAL DOUGLAS COUNTY, EASTERN CURRY COUNTY, JOSEPHINE COUNTY, THE SOUTH OREGON CASCADES, THE SISKIYOU MOUNTAINS, THE KLAMATH BASIN, NORTHERN AND EASTERN KLAMATH COUNTY, AND 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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An upper level high pressure ridge (Shaded “Arch” shape) has moved just a touch to the east which will modify the cold northerly air that has helped us set record lows and come to within two degrees of tying Eugene’s all-time record low of -12 set on December 8, 1972. The snow storm is over but snow will stay on the ground for a while yet due to the very cold temperatures. Please drive slower and don’t make any sudden moves as your vehicle could start to skid. Another frontal system will be pushing through Oregon on Sunday.

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Air Quality Index:

Eugene-Springfield: The Pollution Index is 127 in the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups category measuring Particulate Matter at HWY 99, Eugene. Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)

Oakridge: The Pollution Index is 56 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 freezing fog this AM, a mix of clouds and sun with patchy fog and freezing fog this afternoon and evening, areas of fog and freezing fog continue late tonight,
• Cloudy with rain likely (60%) and a slight (20%) chance of freezing rain Thursday afternoon, rain Thursday night,
• Cloudy with AM showers likely (60%), a good (50%) chance of showers Friday afternoon, then a slight (20%) chance of rain Friday night.
• highs 34-44 lows 26-35 cooling to near 30 Friday night.
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Saturday, a (40%) chance of rain Saturday night and Sunday, a (30%) chance of rain Sunday night,
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Monday, partly cloudy Monday night,
• Then just mostly cloudy Tuesday.
• highs 44-48 cooling to near 44 Monday lows 34-32. (seasonal averages high 46 low 34).

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

• Areas of AM fog, partly cloudy with patchy fog this afternoon, partly cloudy this evening, mostly cloudy with patchy fog late tonight.
• Patchy fog and cloudy with AM coastal rain likely (60%) while a good (50%) chance of inland AM rain, rain Thursday afternoon, mostly cloudy with rain in the evening, rain likely (60%) Thursday night.
• Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of showers Friday, mostly cloudy in the evening, then partly cloudy with patchy fog late at night.
• highs near 50 lows 37-45 cooling to near 40 Friday night.
• Mostly cloudy with patchy AM fog and a slight (20%) chance of rain Saturday and Saturday night,
• Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain Sunday, partly cloudy Sunday night,
• Partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Monday, then just partly cloudy Monday night and Tuesday.
• highs near 52 lows near 40. (seasonal averages high 51 low 40)

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Forecast for the Cascades of Lane County:

• Partly cloudy just a bit warmer today and tonight,
• Cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow Thursday afternoon, rain or light sleet likely (70%) Thursday, rain and snow at night,
• Cloudy with AM rain and snow showers likely (60%), a (40%) chance of rain and snow showers Friday afternoon, then a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow at night.
•  free air freezing level 6,000 ft. rising to 9,000 ft. this afternoon, 10,000 ft. falling to 8,000 ft. tonight, snow level 4,500 ft. Thursday through Friday, then 5,000 ft. Friday night.
• highs 37-40 cooling to 35 Friday lows 28-25.
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow Saturday, a (40%) chance of rain and snow Saturday night and Sunday, a slight (20%) chance of rain at night,
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Monday, just mostly cloudy at night,
• Then a mix of clouds and sun Tuesday.
• snow level 4,500 ft. Saturday, 6,000 ft. Saturday night,  6,500 ft. Sunday, 6,000 ft. Sunday and Sunday night,
• Then a mix of clouds and sun Tuesday.
• highs 38-43 lows 33-30.

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Here is my new weekly weather quiz question. What is a “storm surge?” 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 10 AM WEDNESDAY FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST.
• A FROST ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM UNTIL 10 AM WEDNESDAY FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST.
• AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON THURSDAY FOR CENTRAL DOUGLAS COUNTY, EASTERN CURRY COUNTY, JOSEPHINE COUNTY, THE SOUTH OREGON CASCADES, THE SISKIYOU MOUNTAINS, THE KLAMATH BASIN, NORTHERN AND EASTERN KLAMATH COUNTY, AND 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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An upper level high pressure ridge (Shaded “Arch” shape) has moved just a touch to the east which will modify the cold northerly air that has helped us set record lows and come to within two degrees of tying Eugene’s all-time record low of -12 set on December 8, 1972. The snow storm is over but snow will stay on the ground for a while yet due to the very cold temperatures. Please drive slower and don’t make any sudden moves as your vehicle could start to skid. Another frontal system will be pushing through Oregon on Sunday.

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Air Quality Index:

Eugene-Springfield: The Pollution Index is 131 in the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups category measuring Particulate Matter at HWY 99, Eugene. Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)

Oakridge: The Pollution Index is 104 in the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groupscategory 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 freezing fog late tonight and Wednesday AM, a mix of clouds and sun with patchy fog and freezing fog in the afternoon and evening, areas of fog and freezing fog continue late Wednesday night,
• Cloudy with rain likely (60%) and a slight (20%) chance of freezing rain Thursday afternoon, rain Thursday night,
• Cloudy with AM showers likely (60%), a good (50%) chance of showers Friday afternoon, then a slight (20%) chance of rain Friday night.
• lows 18-35 cooling to near 30 Friday night highs 34-44.
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Saturday, a (40%) chance of rain Saturday night and Sunday, a (30%) chance of rain Sunday night,
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Monday and Monday night,
• Then just mostly cloudy Tuesday.
• highs 44-48 cooling to near 44 Monday lows 34-32. (seasonal averages high 46 low 34).

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

• Partly cloudy this evening, mostly cloudy tonight with areas of freezing fog late,
• Areas of AM freezing fog, partly cloudy with patchy fog Wednesday afternoon, partly cloudy with patchy fog in the evening, mostly cloudy with areas of freezing fog late Wednesday night.
• Patchy AM fog, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and a slight (20%) chance of light freezing rain in the AM, a (40%) chance of rain Thursday afternoon, rain likely (60%) Thursday night.
• Cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers Friday, then mostly cloudy at night.
• lows 33-45 cooling to near 40 Friday night highs near 50.
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Saturday and Saturday night,
• Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain Sunday, mostly cloudy Sunday night,
• Partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Monday, then just partly cloudy Monday night and Tuesday.
• highs near 52 lows near 40. (seasonal averages high 51 low 40)

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Forecast for the Cascades of Lane County:

• Mostly cloudy this evening, mostly clear late tonight,
• Partly cloudy just a bit warmer Wednesday and Wednesday night,
• Cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow Thursday afternoon, rain or light sleet likely (70%) Thursday, rain and snow at night,
• Cloudy with AM rain and snow showers likely (60%), a (40%) chance of rain and snow showers Friday afternoon, then a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow at night.
•  free air freezing level 5,000 ft. tonight, 6,000 ft. rising to 9,000 ft. Wednesday afternoon, 10,000 ft. falling to 8,000 ft. at night, snow level 4,500 ft. Thursday through Friday, then 5,000 ft. Friday night.
• lows 26-28 cooling to 25 Friday night highs 37-40 cooling to 35 Friday.
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow Saturday, a (40%) chance of rain and snow Saturday night and Sunday, a slight (20%) chance of rain at night,
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Monday, just mostly cloudy at night,
• Then a mix of clouds and sun Tuesday.
• snow level 4,500 ft. Saturday, 6,000 ft. Saturday night,  6,500 ft. Sunday, 6,000 ft. Sunday and Sunday night,
• Then a mix of clouds and sun Tuesday.
• highs 38-43 lows 33-30.