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Check out my latest Eugene Daily News Weather Or Not Column It’s Easier Being Green than Blue-Green.

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And don’t forget my latest feature story in the continuing series on service club organizations called Who Are The Soroptimists And What Are They Doing?

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Here is my weekly weather quiz question. Define “Normal” as it is used by the National Weather Service. 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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Another upper level low (Shaded “U” shape) is moved onshore over the Pacific Northwest pushing a frontal system eastward at us and brought the slight chance of showers this morning. High pressure (Shaded “Arch” shape on first graphic) will take over Saturday through Monday, then another low will bring back the slight chance of showers again Monday night through Thursday.

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Advisories: None at This Time.

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Air Quality Index:

Eugene-Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 25 in the Good category measuring Ozone at Delight Valley School, Saginaw courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)

Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 5 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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Eugene-Springfield Pollen Count:

Grass……….High (115)

Trees……….Moderate (30)

Last Counted: 6/20/14

Data Courtesy of Oregon Allergy Associates.

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

• Mostly clear tonight,
• Mostly sunny Saturday (Summer begins 3:51 AM PDT), mostly clear at night,
• Partly cloudy Sunday AM, mostly sunny in the afternoon,  mostly clear at night,
• Partly cloudy Monday, still partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Monday night.
• lows 45-53 highs 76-82.
• A mix of clouds and sun with a slight (20%) chance of showers Tuesday, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers in the evening, just partly cloudy late at night,
• Partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Wednesday afternoon and in the evening, mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of showers late Wednesday night,
• A mix of clouds and sun with a (40%) chance of showers Thursday, mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of showers Thursday night, then mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers Friday.
• highs 77-70 lows 52-55. (seasonal averages high 74 low 48)

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Forecast for the Umpqua Basin including Roseburg:

• Partly cloudy this evening, mostly clear late tonight,
• Sunny Saturday (Summer begins 3:51 AM PDT), mostly clear at night,
• Partly cloudy Sunday AM, sunny in the afternoon, mostly clear in the evening, then partly cloudy late Sunday night through Monday night.
• lows 50-54 highs  80-85 cooling to 82 Monday.
• Mostly cloudy in the AM, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Tuesday afternoon and evening, just mostly cloudy late at night,
• Then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Wednesday afternoon through Friday.
• highs near 80-70 warming to 73 Friday lows 56-59. (seasonal averages high 77 low 53)

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

• Partly cloudy tonight and Saturday (Summer begins 3:51 AM PDT), mostly clear in the evening, mostly cloudy Saturday night and Sunday AM, sunny in the afternoon, mostly clear in the evening, then mostly cloudy Sunday night through Monday night.
• lows 53-55 highs near 63.
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Tuesday and at night,
• Then mostly cloudy with a (40%) of showers Wednesday through Thursday.
• highs 62-65 lows near 54. (seasonal averages high 62 low 51).

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Forecast for the Cascades in Lane County:

• Mostly clear tonight,
• Mostly sunny Saturday AM (Summer begins Saturday at 3:51 AM PDT), partly cloudy Saturday afternoon, mostly clear at night,
• Mostly sunny Sunday, mostly clear Sunday night,
• Partly cloudy Monday, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers at night.
• free air freezing level 11,000 ft. tonight and Saturday, 12,000 ft. Saturday night, 12,000 ft. rising to 13,000 ft. Sunday, 13,000 ft. Sunday night and Monday, then snow level above 8,000 ft. Monday night.
• lows 38-45 highs 67-75.
• A mix of clouds and sun with a slight (20%) chance of showers Tuesday, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Tuesday night through Wednesday evening, mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of showers Thursday afternoon, then mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers Thursday night and Friday.
• snow level above 8,000 ft. Tuesday through Friday.
• highs 68-70 cooling to 55 Friday lows 42-46.

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

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______________

Check out my latest Eugene Daily News Weather Or Not Column It’s Easier Being Green than Blue-Green.

_____

And don’t forget my latest feature story in the continuing series on service club organizations called Who Are The Soroptimists And What Are They Doing?

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Here is my weekly weather quiz question. Define “Normal” as it is used by the National Weather Service. 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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Another upper level low (Shaded “U” shape) is moving onshore over the Pacific Northwest pushing a frontal system eastward at us bringing the slight chance of showers yet this morning. High pressure (Shaded “Arch” shape on first graphic) will take over Saturday through Monday, then another low will bring back the slight chance of showers again Monday night through Thursday.

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Advisories: None at This Time.

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Air Quality Index:

Eugene-Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 14 in the Good category measuring Ozone at HWY 99, Eugene courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)

Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 5 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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Eugene-Springfield Pollen Count:

Grass……….Very High (324)

Trees……….Moderate (17)

Last Counted: 6/19/14

Data Courtesy of Oregon Allergy Associates.

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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 patchy AM drizzle, breaking out to a mix of clouds and sun by late this afternoon, partly cloudy tonight and Saturday (Summer begins 3:51 AM PDT), mostly clear Saturday night,
• Partly cloudy Sunday then mostly clear at night.
• highs 72-80 lows 45-48.
• Mostly sunny Monday AM, partly cloudy in the afternoon, still partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Monday night through Tuesday evening, partly cloudy Tuesday night,
• Partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Wednesday afternoon and in the evening, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Wednesday night,
• A mix of clouds and sun with a slight (20%) chance of showers Thursday.
• highs 82-74 warming to 78 Thursday lows 52-48. (seasonal averages high 74 low 48)

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Forecast for the Umpqua Basin including Roseburg:

• Cloudy this AM, partly cloudy this afternoon and evening, mostly clear late tonight,
• Partly cloudy Saturday AM (Summer begins 3:51 AM PDT) and sunny in the afternoon, mostly clear Saturday night,
• Partly cloudy Sunday AM, sunny in the afternoon, mostly clear in the evening, then partly cloudy late Sunday night.
• highs 75-83 lows 50-54.
• Partly cloudy Monday and Monday night,
• Mostly cloudy in the AM, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Tuesday evening, just mostly cloudy late at night,
• Then mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of showers Wednesday through Thursday.
• highs near 83-77 lows 53-56. (seasonal averages high 77 low 53)

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

• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of areas drizzle and patchy fog early this AM, partly cloudy this afternoon and tonight,
• Partly cloudy Saturday (Summer begins 3:51 AM PDT), mostly clear in the evening, mostly cloudy Saturday night and Sunday AM, sunny in the afternoon, then mostly cloudy Sunday night.
• highs near 63 lows 53-55.
• Mostly cloudy Monday and Monday night,
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Tuesday and at night,
• Then mostly cloudy with a (30%) of showers Wednesday through Thursday.
• highs 62-65 lows near 54. (seasonal averages high 62 low 51).

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Forecast for the Cascades in Lane County:

• Cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of isolated showers this morning, a mix of clouds and sun this afternoon, mostly clear tonight,
• Mostly sunny Saturday AM (Summer begins Saturday at 3:51 AM PDT), partly cloudy Saturday afternoon, mostly clear at night,
• Mostly sunny Sunday AM, partly cloudy in the afternoon, then mostly clear Sunday night.
• snow level above 8,000 ft. today, free air freezing level 11,000 ft. rising to 12,000 ft. late tonight, 11,000 ft. Saturday, 12,000 ft. Saturday night, 12,000 ft. rising to 13,000 ft. Sunday, then 13,000 ft. Sunday night.
• highs 62-74 lows 37-43.
• Mostly sunny Monday AM, partly cloudy in the afternoon, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers at night,
• Mostly sunny Tuesday AM, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Tuesday afternoon through Thursday AM, then a (30%) chance of showers Thursday afternoon.
• free air freezing level 13,000 ft. falling to 12,000 ft. Monday afternoon, snow level above 8,000 ft. Monday night and Tuesday, 10,000 ft. at night and Wednesday, then above 8,000 ft. Wednesday night and Thursday.
• highs 73-65 lows near 42.

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

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______________

Check out my latest Eugene Daily News Weather Or Not Column It’s Easier Being Green than Blue-Green.

_____

And don’t forget my latest feature story in the continuing series on service club organizations called Oregon Has Two Kinds Of “Elks” Four Legged and Two Legged.

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Here is my weekly weather quiz question. Define “Normal” as it is used by the National Weather Service. 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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Another upper level low (Shaded “U” shape) is moving onshore over the Pacific Northwest pushing a frontal system eastward at us bringing the slight chance of showers back tonight and Friday morning. High pressure (Shaded “Arch” shape on first graphic) will take over Saturday through Monday, then another low will bring back the slight chance of showers again Monday night through Thursday.

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Advisories: None at This Time.

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Air Quality Index:

Eugene-Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 23 in the Good category measuring Ozone at Delight Valley School, Saginaw. Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)

Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 14 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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Eugene-Springfield Pollen Count:

Grass……….Very High (324)

Trees……….Moderate (17)

Last Counted: 6/19/14

Data Courtesy of Oregon Allergy Associates.

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

• Partly cloudy this evening, increasing clouds to cloudy with light rain or drizzle late tonight,
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of patchy AM drizzle, breaking out to a mix of clouds and sun by late Friday afternoon, partly cloudy Friday night and Saturday (Summer begins 3:51 AM PDT), mostly clear Saturday night,
• Partly cloudy early Sunday, mostly sunny in the afternoon, then mostly clear at night.
• lows 52-44 warming to 48 Sunday night highs 72-82.
• Mostly sunny Monday, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Monday night through Tuesday evening, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Tuesday night,
• AM clouds, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Wednesday and in the evening, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Wednesday night,
• AM clouds, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Thursday.
• highs 82-74 warming to 78 Thursday lows 52-48. (seasonal averages high 74 low 48)

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Forecast for the Umpqua Basin including Roseburg:

• Mostly clear this evening, mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain late tonight,
• Cloudy Friday AM with areas of fog and a slight (20%) chance of areas of drizzle, partly cloudy in the afternoon and evening, mostly clear Friday night,
• Partly cloudy Saturday (Summer begins 3:51 AM PDT), mostly clear in the evening, then partly cloudy late Saturday night through Sunday night.
• lows 56-50 warming to 54 Sunday night highs 82-78.
• Partly cloudy Monday and Monday night,
• Partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Tuesday and Tuesday night,
• Then mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of showers Wednesday through Thursday.
• highs near 82-74 lows 53-56. (seasonal averages high 77 low 53)

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

• Partly cloudy this evening, mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of coastal rain and areas of fog late tonight while a slight (20%) chance of rain inland,
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of areas drizzle and patchy fog Friday AM, mostly cloudy in the afternoon, then partly cloudy at night,
• Partly cloudy Saturday (Summer begins 3:51 AM PDT) and in the evening, mostly cloudy Saturday night and Sunday AM, sunny in the afternoon, then partly cloudy Sunday night.
• lows 53-50 warming back to 53 Sunday night highs 63-60 warming back to 63 Sunday.
• Partly cloudy Monday and in the evening, mostly cloudy late Monday night,
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Tuesday and at night,
• Then mostly cloudy with a (30%) of showers Wednesday through Thursday.
• highs 62-65 lows near 54. (seasonal averages high 62 low 51).

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Forecast for the Cascades in Lane County:

• Mostly clear this evening, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of occasional drizzle or light rain late tonight,
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and areas of AM drizzle Friday, partly cloudy in the afternoon, mostly clear Friday night,
• Mostly sunny AM (Summer begins Saturday at 3:51 AM PDT), partly cloudy Saturday afternoon, mostly clear at night,
• Mostly sunny Sunday AM, partly cloudy in the afternoon, then mostly clear Sunday night.
• snow level 10,000 ft. tonight, free air freezing level 11,000 ft. Friday afternoon through Saturday, then 12,000 ft. Saturday night through Sunday night.
• lows 40-37 warming to 43 Sunday night highs 74-65.
• Mostly sunny Monday AM, partly cloudy in the afternoon, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers at night,
• Mostly sunny Tuesday AM, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers in the afternoon and at night,
• A mix of clouds and sun with a slight (20%) chance of showers Wednesday, partly cloudy in the evening, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers late Wednesday night,
• Then partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Thursday.
• free air freezing level 12,000 ft. Monday, snow level 11,000 ft. Monday night and Tuesday, 10,000 ft. at night and Wednesday, then above 8,000 ft. Wednesday night and Thursday.
• highs 73-65 lows near 42.

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

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______________

Check out my latest Eugene Daily News Weather Or Not Column It’s Easier Being Green than Blue-Green.

_____

And don’t forget my latest feature story in the continuing series on service club organizations called Oregon Has Two Kinds Of “Elks” Four Legged and Two Legged.

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

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An upper level low (Shaded “U” shape) has moved east of us and weak high pressure (Shaded “Arch” shape on previous graphic) has taken over. That will change by late today when another low will approach the Oregon coast pushing a frontal system in that will be bringing the slight chance of showers back tonight and Friday.

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Advisories: None at This Time.

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Air Quality Index:

Eugene-Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 31 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter at Springfield City Hall. Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)

Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 14 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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Eugene-Springfield Pollen Count:

Grass……….Very High (324)

Trees……….Moderate (17)

Last Counted: 6/19/14

Data Courtesy of Oregon Allergy Associates.

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

• Mostly sunny and warmer today, partly cloudy this evening, cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers late tonight,
• Mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of AM drizzle, otherwise mostly cloudy with afternoon afternoon sun breaks and cooler Friday, partly cloudy Friday night,
• AM clouds, partly cloudy Saturday (Summer begins 3:51 AM PDT) and at night.
• highs 80-72 warming to 75 Saturday lows 52-46 warming to 48 Saturday night.
• Partly cloudy Sunday through Monday night,
• Partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Tuesday and Tuesday night,
• Then a mix of clouds and sun with a slight (20%) chance of showers Wednesday.
• highs 78-74 lows near 50. (seasonal averages high 74 low 48)

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Forecast for the Umpqua Basin including Roseburg:

• Sunny today, mostly clear this evening, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of areas of drizzle and fog late tonight and Friday AM, mostly cloudy in the afternoon, then partly cloudy Friday night through Saturday (Summer begins 3:51 AM PDT) night,
• highs 83-72 warming to near 80 Saturday lows 56-50.
• Partly cloudy Sunday through Monday night,
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Tuesday and Tuesday night,
• Then mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of showers Wednesday.
• highs near 82-74 Tuesday lows near 53. (seasonal averages high 76 low 52)

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

• Mostly cloudy with patchy coastal fog this AM, sunny this afternoon, partly cloudy in the evening, mostly cloudy with areas of coastal drizzle and fog tonight and Friday AM, just partly cloudy in the afternoon through Saturday (Summer begins 3:51 AM PDT) night.
• highs 63-60 lows 53-50.
• Mostly cloudy Sunday AM, sunny in the afternoon, partly cloudy in the evening, mostly cloudy Sunday night through Monday night,
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Tuesday and at night,
• Then mostly cloudy with a (30%) of showers Wednesday.
• highs 62-64 lows 52-49. (seasonal averages high 62 low 51).

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Forecast for the Cascades in Lane County:

• Mostly sunny today, partly cloudy this evening, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain late tonight,
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of areas of AM drizzle Friday, mostly cloudy in the afternoon and evening with a slight (20%) chance of occasional evening sprinkles, then just partly cloudy late Friday night,
• Partly cloudy after AM clouds Saturday, then just partly cloudy at night (Summer begins Saturday at 3:51 AM PDT).
• free air freezing level 13,000 ft. today, snow level 10,000 ft. tonight, 9,000 ft. Friday and Friday night, free air freezing level 11,000 ft. Saturday, then 12,000 ft. Saturday night.
• highs 70-62 warming to 65 Saturday lows near 40.
• Partly cloudy Sunday through Monday night,
• Partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Tuesday and in the evening, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers late Tuesday night,
• Then a mix of clouds and sun with a slight (20%) chance of showers Wednesday.
• free air freezing level 12,000 ft. Sunday and Sunday night, 13,000 ft. Monday, 12,000 ft. at night, then snow level above 8,000 ft. Tuesday through Wednesday.
• highs 70-65 lows near 42.

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

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______________

Check out my latest Eugene Daily News Weather Or Not Column It’s Easier Being Green than Blue-Green.

_____

And don’t forget my latest feature story in the continuing series on service club organizations called Oregon Has Two Kinds Of “Elks” Four Legged and Two Legged.

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

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An upper level low (Shaded “U” shape) has moved east of us and weak high pressure (Shaded “Arch” shape on previous graphic) has taken over. That will change Thursday when another low will approach the Oregon coast pushing a frontal system in that will be bringing the slight chance of showers back Thursday night and Friday.

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Advisories: None at This Time.

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Air Quality Index:

Eugene-Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 29 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter at HWY 99, Eugene. Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)

Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 10 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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Eugene-Springfield Pollen Count:

Grass……….High (26)

Trees……….Low (3)

Last Counted: 6/18/14

Data Courtesy of Oregon Allergy Associates.

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

• Partly cloudy tonight and Thursday AM, mostly sunny and warmer in the afternoon, partly cloudy in the evening, cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers late Thursday night,
• Mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of showers in the AM, a slight (20%) chance of afternoon showers and cooler Friday, mostly cloudy in the evening, partly cloudy late Friday night,
• Partly cloudy Saturday (Summer begins 3:51 AM PDT) and at night.
• lows 44-52 cooling to 46 Saturday night highs 78-68 warming to 74 Saturday,
• Partly cloudy Sunday through Monday night,
• Partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Tuesday and Tuesday night,
• Then a mix of clouds and sun with a slight (20%) chance of showers Wednesday.
• highs 78-74 lows near 50. (seasonal averages high 74 low 48)

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Forecast for the Umpqua Basin including Roseburg:

• Clear tonight,
• Sunny Thursday, mostly clear in the evening, mostly cloudy late Thursday night through Friday evening, partly cloudy late Friday night,
• Partly cloudy Saturday (Summer begins 3:51 AM PDT) and Saturday night.
• lows 52-55 cooling to 50 Saturday night highs 83-74 warming to 78 Saturday.
• Partly cloudy Sunday through Monday night,
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Tuesday and Tuesday night,
• Then mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of showers Wednesday.
• highs near 82-74 Tuesday lows 54-52. (seasonal averages high 76 low 52)

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

• Partly cloudy this evening, mostly cloudy late tonight and
• Thursday AM, sunny in the afternoon, partly cloudy in the evening, mostly cloudy with areas of coastal drizzle and fog Thursday night and Friday AM, just mostly cloudy in the afternoon and Friday night,
• Partly cloudy and warmer Saturday (Summer begins 3:51 AM PDT), then mostly cloudy at night.
• lows 50-54 cooling back to 50 Saturday night highs 63-60.
• Mostly cloudy Sunday through Monday night,
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Tuesday and at night,
• Mostly cloudy with a (30%) of showers Wednesday.
• highs 62-64 lows 52-49. (seasonal averages high 62 low 51).

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Forecast for the Cascades in Lane County:

• Mostly clear tonight,
• Mostly sunny Thursday, partly cloudy in the evening, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers late at night,
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Friday AM, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers in the afternoon and evening, then just partly cloudy Friday night through Saturday night (Summer begins Saturday at 3:51 AM PDT).
• free air freezing level 12,000 ft. tonight and Thursday, snow level 8,000 ft. Thursday night through Friday night, free air freezing level 11,000 ft. Saturday, then 12,000 ft. Saturday night.
• lows 38-42 cooling to 38 Friday night warming to 42 Saturday night highs 72-62 warming to 65 Saturday.
• Mostly sunny Sunday AM, partly cloudy Sunday afternoon through Monday night,
• Partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Tuesday, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening showers, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers late Tuesday night,
• Then a mix of clouds and sun with a slight (20%) chance of showers Wednesday.
• free air freezing level 12,000 ft. Sunday and Sunday night, 13,000 ft. Monday, 12,000 ft. at night, snow level above 8,000 ft. Tuesday through Wednesday.
• highs 70-65 lows near 42.

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

________________

______________

Check out my latest Eugene Daily News Weather Or Not Column It’s Easier Being Green than Blue-Green.

_____

And don’t forget my latest feature story in the continuing series on service club organizations called Oregon Has Two Kinds Of “Elks” Four Legged and Two Legged.

________________

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

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An upper level low pressure trough (Shaded “U” shape) has moved east of us and high pressure (Shaded “Arch” shape on previous graphic) is taking over. Today is looking like a mostly sunny and warmer day. A frontal system will be bringing the slight chance of showers back Thursday night and Friday.

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Advisories: None at This Time.

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Air Quality Index:

Eugene-Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 21 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter at HWY 99, Eugene. Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)

Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 16 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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Eugene-Springfield Pollen Count:

Grass……….High (26)

Trees……….Low (3)

Last Counted: 6/18/14

Data Courtesy of Oregon Allergy Associates.

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

• Partly cloudy this AM, sunny and warmer this afternoon, clear in the evening, partly cloudy late tonight,
• Partly cloudy Thursday AM, mostly sunny and warmer in the afternoon, partly cloudy in the evening, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers late Thursday night,
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers and cooler Friday, just mostly cloudy Friday night,
• highs 74-78 cooling to 72 Friday lows 45-52 cooling to 46 Friday.
• Mostly cloudy Saturday AM (Summer begins 3:51 AM PDT), partly cloudy in the afternoon, then mostly clear at night.
• Partly cloudy in the AM, mostly sunny Sunday and Monday, partly cloudy both nights and Tuesday.
• highs 74-78 cooling to 76 Tuesday lows 46-48. (seasonal averages high 74 low 48)

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Forecast for the Umpqua Basin including Roseburg:

• Sunny and warmer today, mostly clear tonight,
• Sunny Thursday, mostly clear in the evening, mostly cloudy late Thursday night,
• Mostly cloudy Friday with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain, a slight (20%) chance of  evening thunderstorms, mostly cloudy Friday night.
• highs 79-83 cooling to 78 Friday lows 52-55 cooling back to 52 Friday night.
• Just partly cloudy Saturday (Summer begins 3:51 AM PDT) through Tuesday AM, then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Tuesday afternoon.
• highs near 78-82 cooling back to 78 Tuesday lows 53-55. (seasonal averages high 76 low 52)

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

• Partly cloudy this AM, sunny this afternoon, partly cloudy in the evening, mostly cloudy late tonight,
• Mostly cloudy Thursday AM, partly cloudy in the afternoon and evening, mostly cloudy  Thursday night,
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Friday AM, just mostly cloudy in the afternoon and at night.
• highs near 62 lows 50-54 cooling back to 50 Friday night.
• Mostly cloudy in the AM (Summer begins 3:51 AM PDT), partly cloudy Saturday afternoon through Sunday, mostly cloudy Sunday night,
• Mostly cloudy Monday and Monday night,
• Then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Tuesday afternoon.
• highs near 62 lows near 52. (seasonal averages high 62 low 51).

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Forecast for the Cascades in Lane County:

• Mostly cloudy this AM, mostly sunny and warmer this afternoon, mostly clear tonight,
• Mostly sunny Thursday, mostly clear in the evening, mostly cloudy at night,
• Partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Friday, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers in the evening, just partly cloudy at night.
• free air freezing level 11,000 ft. today, 12,000 ft. tonight, 13,000 ft. Thursday, 13,000 ft. falling to 12,000 ft. late Thursday night, snow level above 8,000 ft. Friday and Friday night.
• highs 65-70 cooling to 62 Friday lows 39-42 cooling to 38 Friday night.
• Partly cloudy Saturday (Summer begins 3:51 AM PDT) and at night,
• Mostly sunny Sunday and Monday, partly cloudy both nights,
• Then just partly cloudy Tuesday.
• free air freezing level 11,000 ft. Saturday, 12,000 ft. Saturday night and Sunday, then 13,000 ft. Sunday night through Tuesday.
• highs 64-70 cooling to 65 Tuesday lows near 40.

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

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Check out my latest Eugene Daily News Weather Or Not Column It’s Easier Being Green than Blue-Green.

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And don’t forget my latest feature story in the continuing series on service club organizations called Oregon Has Two Kinds Of “Elks” Four Legged and Two Legged.

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

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An upper level low pressure trough (Shaded “U” shape) has moved east of us and high pressure (Shaded “Arch” shape on previous graphic) is taking over. Wednesday is looking like a mostly sunny day. A frontal system will be bringing the slight chance of showers back Thursday night and Friday.

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Advisories: None at This Time.

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Air Quality Index:

Eugene-Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 18 in the Good category measuring Ozone at Delight Valley School, Saginaw. Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)

Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 7 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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Eugene-Springfield Pollen Count:

Grass……….High (26)

Trees……….Low (7)

Last Counted: 6/17/14

Data Courtesy of Oregon Allergy Associates.

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

• Mostly cloudy this evening, partly cloudy tonight and Wednesday AM, sunny and warmer in the afternoon, clear in the evening, partly cloudy late Wednesday night,
• Partly cloudy Thursday AM, mostly sunny and warmer in the afternoon, partly cloudy in the evening, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers late Thursday night,
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers and cooler Friday, just mostly cloudy Friday night,
• Mostly cloudy Saturday AM, partly cloudy in the afternoon, then mostly clear at night.
• lows 45-50 cooling to 48 Friday highs 74-78 cooling to 72 Friday.
• Mostly sunny Sunday and Monday, mostly clear Sunday night, then partly cloudy Monday night and Tuesday.
• highs 74-78 lows near 48. (seasonal averages high 74 low 48)

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Forecast for the Umpqua Basin including Roseburg:

• Mostly cloudy this evening, becoming mostly clear late tonight,
• Sunny and warmer Wednesday, mostly clear at night,
• Partly cloudy Thursday AM, sunny in the afternoon, mostly clear in the evening, mostly cloudy late Thursday night,
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Friday and Friday night.
• lows 49-55 cooling to 52 Friday night highs 69-80.
• Just partly cloudy Saturday through Tuesday AM, then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Tuesday afternoon.
• highs near 78-82 cooling back to 78 Tuesday lows near 54. (seasonal averages high 76 low 52)

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

• Partly cloudy late tonight and Wednesday AM, sunny in the afternoon, mostly clear in the evening, partly cloudy late Wednesday night,
• Mostly cloudy Thursday AM, partly cloudy in the afternoon and evening, mostly cloudy  Thursday night,
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Friday and at night.
• lows 50-54 cooling to 50 Friday night highs 60-62.
• Mostly cloudy in the AM, partly cloudy Saturday afternoon through Sunday, mostly cloudy Sunday night,
• Mostly cloudy Monday and Monday night,
• Then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Tuesday night.
• highs near 62 lows near 52. (seasonal averages high 62 low 51).

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Forecast for the Cascades in Lane County:

• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers this evening, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers late tonight,
• Partly cloudy Wednesday AM, mostly sunny and warmer in the afternoon, mostly clear at night,
• Mostly sunny Thursday, mostly clear in the evening, mostly cloudy at night,
• A mix of clouds and sun with a slight (20%) chance of showers Friday, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers at night.
• snow level 6,500 ft. rising to above 8,000 ft. late tonight, free air freezing level 11,000 ft. Wednesday, 13,000 ft. Wednesday night through Thursday night, snow level above 8,000 ft. Friday and Friday night.
• lows 35-42 cooling to 38 Friday night highs 65-70 cooling to 62 Friday.
• Partly cloudy Saturday, mostly clear at night,
• Mostly sunny Sunday and Monday, mostly clear Sunday night, partly cloudy Monday night,
• Then just partly cloudy Tuesday.
• free air freezing level 11,000 ft. Saturday, 12,000 ft. Saturday night and Sunday, then 13,000 ft. Sunday night through Tuesday.
• highs 64-69 cooling to 65 Tuesday lows near 40.

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

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Check out my latest Eugene Daily News Weather Or Not Column It’s Easier Being Green than Blue-Green.

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And don’t forget my latest feature story in the continuing series on service club organizations called Oregon Has Two Kinds Of “Elks” Four Legged and Two Legged.

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

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An upper level low pressure trough (Shaded “U” shape) will keep the clouds and the chance of showers around until Wednesday when high pressure (Shaded “Arch” shape on previous graphic) takes over. It looks like the slight chance of showers will stick around through late in the day today. Wednesday is looking like a mostly sunny day. A frontal system will be approaching the coast by Friday bringing the chance of showers back Thursday night and Friday.

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Advisories: None at This Time.

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Air Quality Index:

Eugene-Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 13 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter at Springfield City Hall. Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)

Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 7 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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Eugene-Springfield Pollen Count:

Grass……….High (26)

Trees……….Low (7)

Last Counted: 6/17/14

Data Courtesy of Oregon Allergy Associates.

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

• Mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of showers this AM, a mix of clouds and sun with a slight (20%) chance of showers late this afternoon (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), partly cloudy tonight,
• Partly cloudy Wednesday AM, sunny and warmer in the afternoon, clear in the evening, partly cloudy at night,
• Mostly sunny Thursday AM, partly cloudy and warmer in the afternoon, mostly cloudy Thursday night.
• highs 66-78 lows 45-48.
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Friday, just mostly cloudy Friday night,
• Mostly cloudy Saturday AM, partly cloudy in the afternoon, mostly clear at night,
• Mostly sunny Sunday and Monday, mostly clear Sunday night.
• highs 73-78 lows 46-48. (seasonal averages high 73 low 48)

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Forecast for the Umpqua Basin including Roseburg:

• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers this AM, mostly cloudy this afternoon, partly cloudy tonight.
• Sunny and warmer Wednesday, mostly clear at night,
• Partly cloudy Thursday AM, sunny in the afternoon, mostly clear in the evening, then mostly cloudy late Thursday night.
• highs 69-80 lows 50-55.
• Mostly cloudy Friday and Friday night,
• Then just partly cloudy Saturday through Monday.
• highs near 79-82 cooling back to 79 Monday lows 52-56. (seasonal averages high 76 low 52)

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

• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers this AM, partly cloudy this afternoon, mostly clear in the evening, partly cloudy late tonight,
• Partly cloudy Wednesday AM, sunny in the afternoon, mostly clear in the evening, partly cloudy late Wednesday night,
• Mostly cloudy Thursday AM, partly cloudy in the afternoon and evening, then mostly cloudy  Thursday night.
• highs 60-62 lows 50-54.
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Friday and Friday night,
• Partly cloudy Saturday through Sunday night,
• Then mostly cloudy Monday.
• highs near 62 lows 50-53. (seasonal averages high 62 low 51).

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Forecast for the Cascades in Lane County:

• Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow showers today (under 0.10 in of rain possible), partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers  tonight,
• Partly cloudy Wednesday AM, mostly sunny and warmer in the afternoon, mostly clear at night,
• Mostly sunny Thursday AM, then partly cloudy in the afternoon and evening, mostly cloudy late at night.
• snow level 4,000 ft. today, 6,500 ft. rising to above 8,000 ft. late tonight, free air freezing level 11,000 ft. Wednesday, then 13,000 ft. Wednesday night through Thursday night.
• highs 48-68 lows 35-40.
• A mix of clouds and sun with a slight (20%) chance of showers Friday, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers at night,
• Partly cloudy Saturday, mostly clear at night,
• Then mostly sunny Sunday and Monday, mostly clear Sunday night.
• snow level above 8,000 ft. Friday and Friday night, free air freezing level 11,000 ft. Saturday, 12,000 ft. Saturday night and Sunday, then 13,000 ft. Sunday night and Monday.
• highs 62-68 lows 38-42.

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

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Check out my latest Eugene Daily News Weather Or Not Column It’s Easier Being Green than Blue-Green.

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And don’t forget my latest feature story in the continuing series on service club organizations called Oregon Has Two Kinds Of “Elks” Four Legged and Two Legged.

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

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An upper level low pressure trough (Shaded “U” shape) will keep the clouds and the chance of showers around until Wednesday when high pressure (Shaded “Arch” shape on previous graphic) takes over. WIth the showers there will be a slight chance of thunderstorms and small hail through this evening. It looks like the slight chance of showers will stick around through late in the day Tuesday. Wednesday is looking like a mostly sunny day. A frontal system will be approaching the coast by Friday bringing the chance of showers back Thursday night and Friday.

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Advisories: None at This Time.

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Air Quality Index:

Eugene-Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 21 in the Good category measuring Ozone at Delight Valley School, Saginaw. Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)

Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 7 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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Eugene-Springfield Pollen Count:

Grass……….High (26)

Trees……….Moderate (15)

Last Counted: 6/16/14

Data Courtesy of Oregon Allergy Associates.

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

• Mostly cloudy with showers likely (70%) and a sight chance of thunderstorms this evening, a (30%) chance of showers late tonight (0.10 in. of rain possible, more in storms),
• Cloudy with a (40%) chance of showers Tuesday AM, a mix of clouds and sun with a (40%) chance of showers in the afternoon (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), partly cloudy at night,
• Partly cloudy Wednesday AM, sunny and warmer in the afternoon, clear in the evening, partly cloudy at night,
• Mostly sunny Thursday AM, partly cloudy and warmer in the afternoon, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Thursday night
• lows 44-47 highs 66-78.
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Friday, just mostly cloudy Friday night,
• Mostly cloudy Saturday AM, mostly sunny in the afternoon, mostly clear at night,
• Mostly sunny Sunday and Monday, mostly clear Sunday night.
• highs 73-78 lows 46-48. (seasonal averages high 73 low 48)

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Forecast for the Umpqua Basin including Roseburg:

• Mostly cloudy tonight with a (30%) chance of scattered showers this evening , a slight (20%) chance of showers late tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Tuesday AM, mostly cloudy in the afternoon, partly cloudy Tuesday night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible).
• Sunny and warmer Wednesday, mostly clear at night,
• Partly cloudy Thursday AM, sunny in the afternoon, mostly clear in the evening, then mostly cloudy late Thursday night.
• lows 49-55 highs 69-80.
• Mostly cloudy Friday and Friday night,
• Then just partly cloudy Saturday through Monday.
• highs near 80 lows near 55. (seasonal averages high 76 low 52)

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

• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of isolated showers tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Tuesday AM, partly cloudy in the afternoon, mostly clear in the evening, partly cloudy late Tuesday night,
• Partly cloudy Wednesday AM, sunny in the afternoon, mostly clear in the evening, partly cloudy late Wednesday night,
• Mostly cloudy Thursday AM, partly cloudy in the afternoon, then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Thursday night.
• lows 50-54 highs near 62.
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Friday, just mostly cloudy at night,
• Then partly cloudy Saturday through Monday.
• highs near 62 lows near 53. (seasonal averages high 62 low 51).

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Forecast for the Cascades in Lane County:

• Cloudy with rain and snow showers likely (70%) and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms and small hail this evening, a (40%) chance of rain and snow showers late tonight (0.10 in. of rain possible with more in storms),
• Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers Tuesday (0.10 in of rain possible), mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers  at night,
• Partly cloudy Wednesday AM, mostly sunny and warmer in the afternoon, mostly clear at night,
• Mostly sunny Thursday AM, then partly cloudy in the afternoon and at night.
• snow level 5,500 ft. tonight, 5,000 ft. Tuesday, 8,000 ft. at night, free air freezing level 11,000 ft. Wednesday, 13,000 ft. Wednesday night.
• lows 35-40 highs 50-68.
• A mix of clouds and sun with a slight (20%) chance of showers Friday, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers at night,
• A mix of clouds and sun Saturday AM, mostly sunny in the afternoon, mostly clear at night,
• Then mostly sunny Sunday and Monday, mostly clear Sunday night.
• free air freezing level 13,000 ft. Thursday, 12,000 ft. at night, snow level above 8,000 ft. Friday and Friday night, free air freezing level 11,000 ft. Saturday, 12,000 ft. Saturday night and Sunday, then 13,00 ft. Sunday night and Monday.
• highs 62-68 lows 38-42.

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

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______________

Check out my latest Eugene Daily News Weather Or Not Column It’s Easier Being Green than Blue-Green.

_____

And don’t forget my latest feature story in the continuing series on service club organizations called Oregon Has Two Kinds Of “Elks” Four Legged and Two Legged.

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

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An upper level low pressure trough (Shaded “U” shape) will keep the clouds and the slight chance of showers around until Wednesday when high pressure (Shaded “Arch” shape on previous graphic). WIth the showers there will be a slight chance of thunderstorms and small hail today and this evening.It looks like the slight chance of showers will stick around through Tuesday. Wednesday is looking like a mostly sunny day.

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Advisories: None at This Time.

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Air Quality Index:

Eugene-Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 16 in the Good category measuring Ozone at Amazon Park, Eugene. Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)

Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 9 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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Eugene-Springfield Pollen Count:

Grass……….High (26)

Trees……….Moderate (15)

Last Counted: 6/16/14

Data Courtesy of Oregon Allergy Associates.

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

• Mostly cloudy with showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms today (0.15 in. of rain possible, more in storms, small hail possible), showers likely (60%) with a sight chance of thunderstorms this evening, a slight (20%) chance of showers late tonight (0.10 in. of rain possible, more in storms),
• Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of showers Tuesday (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), partly cloudy at night,
• AM clouds sunny and warmer Wednesday, clear in the evening, partly cloudy at night.
• highs 63-76 lows 47-44 warming back to 47 Wednesday night.
• Mostly sunny Thursday, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Thursday night and Friday, partly cloudy Friday night,
• Mostly cloudy Saturday AM, mostly sunny in the afternoon, mostly clear at night,
• Then mostly sunny Sunday.
• highs 78-73 warming to 76 Sunday lows 50-45. (seasonal averages high 73 low 48)

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Forecast for the Umpqua Basin including Roseburg:

• Mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of scattered showers this afternoon and evening (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), a slight (20%) chance of showers late tonight,
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Tuesday AM, partly cloudy Tuesday night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible).
• Sunny and warmer Wednesday, then mostly clear Wednesday night.
• highs 65-79 lows 50-53.
• Mostly sunny Thursday, mostly clear in the evening, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers late Thursday night through  Friday night,
• Partly cloudy Saturday through Sunday.
• highs 80-75 warming to 82 Sunday lows 54-52. (seasonal averages high 76 low 52)

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

• Mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of scattered showers today (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), a slight (20%) isolated showers tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Tuesday AM, partly cloudy Tuesday afternoon and at night,
• Partly cloudy Wednesday AM, sunny in the afternoon then partly cloudy Wednesday night.
• highs 60-62 lows near 50.
• Partly cloudy Thursday, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Thursday night through Friday night,
• Then partly cloudy Saturday through Sunday.
• highs near 62 lows near 52. (seasonal averages high 62 low 51).

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Forecast for the Cascades in Lane County:

• Mostly cloudy today with a (30%) chance of AM showers, showers with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms with small hail this afternoon (0.25 in. of rain possible, more in storms), rain and snow showers likely (60%) with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms and small hail this evening,  a (40%) chance of rain and snow showers late tonight (0.10 in. of rain possible with more in storms, 1 in. of snow possible),
• Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow showers Tuesday (0.10 in of rain possible), mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers in the evening, partly cloudy late at night,
• Partly cloudy Wednesday AM, mostly sunny and warmer in the afternoon, then mostly clear at night.
• snow level 4,500 ft. rising to 5,500 ft. this afternoon, 5,000 ft. tonight, 4,500 ft. Tuesday, 7,500 ft. at night, free air freezing level 11,000 ft. Wednesday, 12,000 ft. Wednesday night.
• highs 45-67 lows 35-38.
• Mostly sunny Thursday, partly cloudy at night,
• A mix of clouds and sun with a slight (20%) chance of showers Friday, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers at night,
• A mix of clouds and sun Saturday AM, mostly sunny in the afternoon, mostly clear at night,
• Then mostly sunny Sunday.
• free air freezing level 13,000 ft. Thursday, 12,000 ft. at night, snow level above 8,000 ft. Friday, and Friday night, free air freezing level 11,000 ft. Saturday, then 12,000 ft. Saturday night and Sunday.
• highs 68-60 warming to 66 Sunday lows 39-36 warming back to 39 Saturday night.

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

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