Here is my new weekly weather quiz question. What is “a Depression?” 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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A large upper level low (Shaded U shape with blue arrows) is keeping our weather static with morning and late night dense fog and freezing fog and some afternoon warming. More frontal systems are pushed inland bringing more moisture with them. By Saturday another frontal system approaches the Pacific Northwest. Even more frontal systems line up offshore early next week. Local skiers continue to rejoice. The mountains have a lot of new snow and Willamette Pass, Hoodoo and Mt. Ashland are all open. Check their websites for updates.

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Air Quality Index:

Eugene-Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 55 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.

Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 18 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 44 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA).

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Advisories: None at This Time.

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

• Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and a slight (20%) chance of freezing rain tonight (0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and freezing rain Thursday AM, a slight (20%) chance of showers in the afternoon and a bit warmer (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), areas of fog and freezing fog late Thursday night and Friday AM, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler in the afternoon, mostly cloudy with patchy fog and freezing fog and a (30%) chance of rain, snow or freezing rain late Friday night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible, snow level 1,000 ft.) and Saturday AM,  a good (50%) chance of rain and warmer in the afternoon, then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Saturday night.
• lows 33-30 warming back to 33 Saturday night highs 42-39 warming to 45 Saturday.
• Patchy AM fog and freezing fog, a mix of clouds and sun Sunday afternoon, partly cloudy with patchy fog and freezing fog late Sunday night,
• Patchy AM fog and freezing fog Monday, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler in the afternoon, mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain Monday night,
• A (30%) chance of rain and a bit warmer Tuesday, a slight (20%) chance of rain Tuesday night,
• Then mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a (30%) chance of rain Wednesday.
• highs 44-39 warming back to 44 Wednesday lows 27-35. (seasonal averages high 46 low 34)

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Home Wood Heating Advisory:

Eugene-Springfield: YELLOW– Caution is Advised.

Oakridge:  YELLOW– Caution is Advised.

*Note: Pellet stoves may be used anytime if they produce no visible emissions.

Advisory Courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA).

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Forecast for Roseburg:

• Mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of scattered showers this evening, a (30%) chance of isolated showers late tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible, snow level 3,500 ft. falling to 3,000 ft. late tonight),
• Mostly cloudy Thursday with a slight (20%) chance of AM showers, mostly cloudy with patchy fog late Thursday night,
• Mostly cloudy with patchy AM fog, partly cloudy Friday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Friday night (0.10 in. of rain possible, snow level 3,000 ft. late at night),
• Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of  AM rain and snow, a bit cooler with a (40%) chance of rain Saturday afternoon, then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Saturday night.
• lows 35-38 highs 48-44.
• Partly cloudy with patchy fog and a bit warmer Sunday and Sunday night,
• Partly cloudy with patchy fog and a slight (20%) chance of rain Monday, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers Monday night,
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers and a bit warmer Tuesday, a slight (20%) chance of rain at night,
• Then mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a (30%) chance of rain Wednesday.
• highs 48-52 cooling to 48 Wednesday lows 35-38. (seasonal averages high 49 low 36)

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

• Mostly cloudy with coastal scattered showers and a slight (20%) chance of coastal thunderstorms this evening while a (30%) chance of scattered inland evening showers, a (30%) chance of isolated showers late tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler Thursday with a slight (20%) chance of coastal afternoon showers (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening inland showers and patchy inland fog late Thursday night while a (40%) chance of coastal showers at night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Mostly cloudy with patchy AM fog Friday, partly cloudy in the afternoon, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening rain, rain likely (60%) late at night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with AM rain likely (70%), a good (50%) chance of rain Saturday afternoon, then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Saturday night.
• lows 42-40 warming to 42 Friday night cooling to 40 Saturday night highs near 52.
• Mostly cloudy with patchy fog Sunday and Sunday night,
• Partly cloudy with patchy fog and a (40%) chance of rain Monday, showers likely (60%) Monday night,
• A (40%) chance of showers Tuesday, then mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain Tuesday night and Wednesday.
• highs near 52 lows 40-43. (seasonal averages high 51 low 40).

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Forecast for the Cascades in Lane County:

• Cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow and a slight (20%) chance of freezing rain late tonight (0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM snow, a mix of clouds and sun with a slight (20%) chance of snow showers and a bit cooler Thursday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of isolated evening rain and snow showers, partly cloudy and cold Thursday night,
• Partly cloudy Friday and in the evening, becoming mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of snow late Friday night,
• Mostly cloudy with AM snow likely (70%), a good (50%) chance of snow Saturday afternoon, then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow at night.
• snow level  3,500 ft. tonight, 2,500 ft. Thursday, 4,000 ft. Thursday night, free air freezing level 5,000 ft. Friday, snow level at the surface Friday night, 2,500 ft. Saturday afternoon, then 2,500 ft. Saturday.
• lows 26-16 warming to 26 Saturday night highs near 32.
• Partly cloudy and a bit warmer Sunday through Monday, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow Monday night,
• Mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain and snow Tuesday, a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow Tuesday night,
• Then a mix of clouds and sun with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow showers Wednesday.
• free air freezing level 4,000 ft. Sunday and Sunday night, 4,500 ft. Monday, snow level 4,000 ft Monday night, 4,500 ft. Tuesday, 5,000 ft. Tuesday night, then 4,000 ft. Wednesday.
• highs near 35 lows 24-26.

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

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Get your local Eugene-Springfield and Lane County news on-line at eugenedailynews.com.

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Here is my new weekly weather quiz question. What is “a Depression?” 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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A large upper level low (Shaded U shape with blue arrows) is keeping our weather static with morning and late night dense fog and freezing fog and some afternoon warming. More frontal systems are pushed inland bringing more moisture with them. By Saturday another frontal system approaches the Pacific Northwest. Even more frontal systems line up offshore early next week. Local skiers continue to rejoice. The mountains have a lot of new snow and Willamette Pass, Hoodoo and Mt. Ashland are all open. Check their websites for updates.

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Air Quality Index:

Eugene-Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 34 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 24 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 27 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA).

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Advisories:

• A DENSE FOG ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM FOR THE CENTRAL WILLAMETTE VALLEY AND THE SOUTH WILLAMETTE VALLEY.
• A HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM TODAY FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST AND THE CURRY COUNTY COAST.

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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 fog and just a slight (20%) chance of freezing fog this AM (where the temperature falls to near 32), mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain this afternoon (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), a good (50%) chance of rain and a slight (20%) chance of freezing rain tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and freezing rain Thursday AM, a slight (20%) chance of showers in the afternoon (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), just mostly cloudy with patchy fog and a slight (20%) chance of freezing fog late Thursday night and Friday AM, partly cloudy in the afternoon, mostly cloudy with patchy fog and freezing fog and a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow Friday night (snow level 1,000 ft.).
• highs 42-39 lows 34-32.
• Patchy fog and freezing fog again Saturday AM, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow in the afternoon, patchy fog and freezing fog late Saturday night and Sunday AM, mostly cloudy in the afternoon, patchy fog and freezing fog Sunday night,
• Mostly cloudy with patchy AM fog and freezing fog, partly cloudy in the afternoon, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Monday night,
• Then A mix of clouds and sun  with a slight (20%) chance of rain Tuesday.
• highs near near 38 lows near 30. (seasonal averages high 46 low 34)

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Home Wood Heating Advisory:

Eugene-Springfield: YELLOW– Caution is Advised.

Oakridge:  YELLOW– Caution is Advised.

*Note: Pellet stoves may be used anytime if they produce no visible emissions.

Advisory Courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA).

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Forecast for Roseburg:

• Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain today (under 0.10 in. of rain possible, snow level 3,500 ft.),  a good (50%) chance of showers tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible, snow level 3,500 ft. falling to 3,000 ft.),
• A (30%) chance of AM rain and snow Thursday, mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of rain Thursday afternoon and evening, patchy fog at night,
• Mostly cloudy with patchy AM fog, partly cloudy Friday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Friday night.
• highs 50-46 lows 37-33 warming to 36 Friday night.
• Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of rain Saturday, just mostly cloudy Saturday night,
• Partly cloudy with patchy fog and a bit warmer Sunday, partly cloudy at night,
• Partly cloudy with patchy fog and a slight (20%) chance of rain Monday night and Tursday.
• highs 44-48 lows 34-38. (seasonal averages high 49 low 36)

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

• Mostly cloudy with coastal AM rain likely (70%) with showers likely (70%) and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms this afternoon while rain likely (60%) today inland (0.10 in. of rain possible), a (40%) chance of  showers and a slight (20%) chance of coastal thunderstorms this evening and a slight (20%) chance of showers late tonight while a (30%) chance of inland rain at night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler Thursday with a (30%) chance of AM coastal rain and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms with a slight (20%) chance of afternoon rain while a (30%) chance of inland rain (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of coastal rain in the evening while patchy inland fog late Thursday night,
• Mostly cloudy with patchy AM fog Friday, then partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain at night.
• highs 55-53 lows 42-39 warming to 42 Friday night.
• Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of rain Saturday and Saturday night,
• Mostly cloudy with patchy fog Sunday, partly cloudy at night,
• Partly cloudy with patchy fog and a slight (20%) chance of rain Monday, mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain Monday night,
• Then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Tuesday.
• highs near 52 lows 39-43. (seasonal averages high 51 low 40).

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Forecast for the Cascades in Lane County:

• Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow today (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow and a slight (20%) chance of freezing rain late tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of AM snow, a (30%) chance of snow showers and a bit cooler Thursday afternoon, a slight (20%) chance of evening rain and snow showers, partly cloudy and cold Thursday night,
• A mix of clouds and sun Friday, partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of snow Friday night.
• snow level 3,000 ft. today, 3,500 ft. tonight, 2,500 ft. Thursday, 4,000 ft. Thursday night, free air freezing level 5,000 ft. Friday, then snow level at the surface Friday night.
• highs 34-30 lows 24-19 warming to 24 Friday night.
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of snow Saturday and at night,
• Partly cloudy in the AM, mostly sunny Sunday, mostly clear Sunday night,
• Mostly sunny Monday AM, partly cloudy in the afternoon, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow Monday night,
• Then a mix of clouds and sun with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow Tuesday.
• snow level at the surface Saturday and Saturday night, free air freezing level 4,000 ft. Sunday and Sunday night, snow level 4,500 ft. Monday, 4,000 ft Monday night, then 4,500 ft. Tuesday.
• highs 32-34 lows near 24.

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

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Get your local Eugene-Springfield and Lane County news on-line at eugenedailynews.com.

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Here is my new weekly weather quiz question. What is “a Depression?” 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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A large upper level low (Shaded U shape with blue arrows) is keeping our weather static with morning and late night fog and freezing fog and some afternoon warming. More frontal systems are pushed inland bringing more moisture with them. By Saturday another frontal system approaches the Pacific Northwest. Even more frontal systems line up offshore early next week. Local skiers continue to rejoice. The mountains have a lot of new snow and Willamette Pass, Hoodoo and Mt. Ashland are all open. Check their websites for updates.

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Air Quality Index:

Eugene-Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 106 in the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups category measuring Particulate Matter.

Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 59 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.

Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 63 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA).

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Advisories:

• A HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM WEDNESDAY FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST AND THE CURRY COUNTY COAST.

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

• Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain this evening (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), areas of patchy fog with a slight (20%) chance of freezing fog late tonight and Wednesday AM with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain, mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain in the afternoon (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), a slight (20%) chance of rain Wednesday night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and freezing rain Thursday AM, a slight (20%) chance of showers in the afternoon (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), just mostly cloudy with patchy fog  and a slight (20%) chance of freezing fog Thursday night and Friday AM, partly cloudy in the afternoon, mostly cloudy with patchy fog and freezing fog and a slight (20%) chance of rain Friday night.
• lows near 30 highs 40-42 cooling to 39 Friday.
• Patchy fog and freezing fog again Saturday AM, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain in the afternoon, patchy fog and freezing fog late Saturday night and Sunday AM, mostly cloudy in the afternoon, patchy fog and freezing fog Sunday night,
• Mostly cloudy with patchy AM fog and freezing fog in the AM, mostly cloudy in the afternoon, then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Monday night and Tuesday.
• highs near near 38 lows near 30. (seasonal averages high 46 low 34)

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Home Wood Heating Advisory:

Eugene-Springfield: YELLOW– Caution is Advised.

Oakridge:  YELLOW– Caution is Advised.

*Note: Pellet stoves may be used anytime if they produce no visible emissions.

Advisory Courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA).

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Forecast for Roseburg:

• Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible, snow level 3,500 ft. late tonight),
• Mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain Wednesday (under 0.10 in. of rain possible, snow level 3,500 ft.), cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain at night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible, snow level 3,500 ft. falling to 3,000 ft.),
• A (30%) chance of AM rain and snow Thursday, mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of rain Thursday afternoon and at night,
• Just partly cloudy Friday, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Friday night.
• lows 39-33 warming to 36 Friday night highs 50-46.
• Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of rain Saturday, just mostly cloudy Saturday night,
• Partly cloudy with patchy fog and a bit warmer Sunday, partly cloudy at night,
• Partly cloudy with patchy fog and a slight (20%) chance of rain Monday night and Tursday.
• highs 44-48 lows 34-38. (seasonal averages high 49 low 36)

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

• Mostly cloudy with evening coastal rain likely (70%) and a slight (20%) chance of rain late tonight while a (40%) chance of inland rain tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain Wednesday (0.10 in. of rain possible), cloudy with a (40%) chance of  rain and a slight (20%) chance of coastal thunderstorms Wednesday night while a (30%) chance of inland rain at night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler Thursday with a (30%) chance of AM coastal rain and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms with a slight (20%) chance of afternoon rain while a (30%) chance of inland rain (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Thursday night,
• Just mostly cloudy Friday, then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain at night.
• lows 43-39 warming to 42 Friday night highs 55-53.
• Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of rain Saturday, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Saturday night,
• Mostly cloudy with patchy fog Sunday, partly cloudy at night,
• Partly cloudy with patchy fog and a slight (20%) chance of rain Monday, mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain Monday night,
• Then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Tuesday.
• highs near 52 lows 39-43. (seasonal averages high 51 low 40).

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Forecast for the Cascades in Lane County:

• Mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain and snow this evening, partly cloudy late tonight,
• A mix of clouds and sun with a (30%) chance of rain and snow Wednesday (0.10 in. of rain possible), cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain and snow late at night (0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of AM snow and a bit cooler Thursday afternoon, a slight (20%) chance of evening rain and snow showers, mostly cloudy and cold Thursday night,
• A mix of clouds and sun Friday, then becoming mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of snow Friday night.
• snow level 3,500 ft. tonight, 3,000 ft. Wednesday, 3,500 ft. Wednesday night, 2,500 ft. Thursday, 4,000 ft. Thursday night, free air freezing level 5,000 ft. Friday, then snow level at the surface Friday night.
• lows 26-19 warming to 24 Friday night highs 34-30.
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of snow Saturday, just mostly cloudy at night,
• A mix of clouds and sun Sunday, partly cloudy Sunday night and Monday, then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow Monday night and Tuesday.
• snow level at the surface Saturday, free air freezing level 4,500 ft. Saturday night through Sunday night, 6,000 ft. Monday, snow level 4,500 ft Monday night and Tuesday.
• highs 32-34 lows near 24.

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

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Get your local Eugene-Springfield and Lane County news on-line at eugenedailynews.com.

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Here is my new weekly weather quiz question. What is “a Depression?” 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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The second of two low pressure disturbances (Shown as small shaded area) will move away from us taking the slippery weather with it as week high pressure tries to move in. A frontal system brings in more rain (AM freezing rain). By Saturday another frontal system approaches the Pacific Northwest. Local skiers continue to rejoice. The mountains have a lot of new snow and Willamette Pass, Hoodoo and Mt. Ashland are all open. Check their websites for updates.

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Air Quality Index:

Eugene-Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 65 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.

Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 82 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.

Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 63 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.

Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA).

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Advisories:

• A FREEZING RAIN ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM TODAY FOR THE COAST RANGE OF NORTHWEST OREGON, THE CENTRAL COAST RANGE OF WESTERN OREGON, THE LOWER COLUMBIA, THE GREATER PORTLAND METRO AREA, THE CENTRAL WILLAMETTE VALLEY, THE SOUTH WILLAMETTE VALLEY, THE WESTERN COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE, THE NORTH OREGON CASCADE FOOTHILLS, AND THE CASCADE FOOTHILLS IN LANE COUNTY.
• A HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TODAY UNTIL 4 AM WEDNESDAY FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST AND THE CURRY COUNTY COAST.

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

• AM rain likely (70%) possibly as freezing rain early, a good (50%) chance of rain this afternoon (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of evening rain, a (40%) chance of rain late tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Patchy AM fog, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain Wednesday (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Wednesday night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible) and Thursday, then just mostly cloudy Thursday night.
• highs 40-45 lows 35-30.
• A mix of clouds and sun Friday, Saturday and Sunday, partly cloudy each night,
• Then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Monday.
• highs near 42 lows 32-28. (seasonal averages high 46 low 34)

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Home Wood Heating Advisory:

Eugene-Springfield: YELLOW– Caution is Advised.

Oakridge:  YELLOW– Caution is Advised.

*Note: Pellet stoves may be used anytime if they produce no visible emissions.

Advisory Courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA).

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Forecast for Roseburg:

• A good (50%) chance of rain and a bit warmer today (under 0.10 in. of rain possible,),  a (40%) chance of rain tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible, snow level 3,500 ft. late tonight),
• Mostly cloudy a bit cooler with a (30%) chance of rain Wednesday (under 0.10 in. of rain possible, snow level 3,000 ft. rising to 3,500 ft.), cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain at night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible, snow level 3,500 ft.),
• Cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain Thursday, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Thursday night.
• highs 52-47 lows 38-35.
• Just partly cloudy Friday and at night,
• Partly cloudy and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of rain Saturday, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Saturday night,
• Just mostly cloudy and a bit warmer Sunday and at night,
• Then mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain Monday.
• highs 46-42 warming to 48 Monday lows near 36. (seasonal averages high 49 low 36)

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

• Cloudy with a (40%) of AM rain, rain likely (70%) this afternoon (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), evening coastal rain likely (70%) with a good (50%) chance of rain late tonight while a (40%) chance of inland rain tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Wednesday (0.10 in. of rain possible), cloudy with a (40%) chance of  rain Wednesday night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain and a bit cooler Thursday, then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain at night.
• highs 54-50 lows 42-40.
• Just mostly cloudy Friday, partly cloudy at night,
• Partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Saturday, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Saturday night through Sunday night,
• Then mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain Monday.
• highs 52-50 warming to 53 Monday lows 42-37 warming back to 42 Sunday night. (seasonal averages high 51 low 40).

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Forecast for the Cascades in Lane County:

• Cloudy with rain rain and snow likely (70%) today (0.10 in. of rain possible, 2 in. of snow possible), mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow tonight,
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow Wednesday and in the evening, a (30%) chance of rain and snow late at night,
• Mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain and snow and a bit cooler Thursday, then a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow Thursday night.
• snow level 4,000 ft. today, 3,000 ft. tonight, 2,500 ft. Wednesday, then 3,000 ft. Wednesday night through Thursday night.
• highs near 33 lows 24-20.
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of snow and a bit cooler Friday, partly cloudy Friday night,
• A mix of clouds and sun Saturday and Sunday, partly cloudy both nights,
• Then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow Monday.
• snow level 3,000 ft. Friday, free air freezing level 4,500 ft. Friday night and Saturday, 5,000 ft. Saturday night, 4,500 ft. Sunday and Sunday night, then snow level 3,500 ft. Monday.
• highs 32-29 warming back to 32 Monday lows near 23.

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

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Get your local Eugene-Springfield and Lane County news on-line at eugenedailynews.com.

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Here is my new weekly weather quiz question. What is “a Depression?” 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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The second of two low pressure disturbances (Shown as small shaded area) will move away from us taking the slippery weather with it as week high pressure tries to move in. A frontal system brings in more rain. By Saturday another frontal system approaches the Pacific Northwest. Local skiers continue to rejoice. The mountains have a lot of new snow and Willamette Pass, Hoodoo and Mt. Ashland are all open. Check their websites for updates.

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Air Quality Index:

Eugene-Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 79 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.

Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 27 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 67 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.

Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA).

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Advisories:

• A HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TUESDAY UNTIL 4 AM WEDNESDAY FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST AND THE CURRY COUNTY COAST.

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

• Cloudy with rain likely (70%) and a slight (20%) chance of freezing rain tonight (0.10 in. of rain possible),
• AM rain likely (70%), a good (50%) chance of rain Tuesday afternoon (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of evening rain, a (40%) chance of rain late at night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Patchy AM fog, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain Wednesday (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Wednesday night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible) and Thursday, then just mostly cloudy Thursday night.
• lows 33-35 cooling to near 30 Thursday night highs 40-45.
• A mix of clouds and sun Friday, Saturday and Sunday, partly cloudy each night,
• Then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Monday.
• highs near 42 lows 32-28. (seasonal averages high 46 low 34)

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Home Wood Heating Advisory:

Eugene-Springfield: YELLOW– Caution is Advised.

Oakridge:  YELLOW– Caution is Advised.

*Note: Pellet stoves may be used anytime if they produce no visible emissions.

Advisory Courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA).

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Forecast for Roseburg:

• Cloudy with rain likely (60%) tonight (0.10 in. of rain possible),
• A good (50%) chance of rain and a bit warmer Tuesday afternoon (under 0.10 in. of rain possible,),  a (40%) chance of rain Tuesday night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible, snow level 3,500 ft. late at night),
• Mostly cloudy a bit cooler with a (30%) chance of showers Wednesday (under 0.10 in. of rain possible, snow level 3,000 ft. rising to 3,500 ft.),  cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain at night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible snow level 3,500 ft.),
• Cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain Thursday, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Thursday night.
• lows 40-35 highs 52-47.
• Just partly cloudy Friday and at night,
• Partly cloudy and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of rain Saturday, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Saturday night,
• Just mostly cloudy and a bit warmer Sunday and at night,
• Then mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain Monday.
• highs 46-42 warming to 48 Monday lows near 36. (seasonal averages high 48 low 36)

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

• Cloudy with rain likely (70%) tonight (0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Cloudy with a (40%) of AM rain, rain likely (70%) Tuesday afternoon (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), evening coastal rain likely (70%) with a good (50%) chance of rain at night while a (40%) chance of inland rain Tuesday night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Wednesday (0.10 in. of rain possible), cloudy with a (40%) chance of  rain Wednesday night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain and a bit cooler Thursday, then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain at night.
• lows 44-40 highs 54-50.
• Just mostly cloudy Friday, partly cloudy at night,
• Partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Saturday, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Saturday night through Sunday night,
• Then mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain Monday.
• highs 50-53 lows 42-37 warming back to 42 Sunday night. (seasonal averages high 51 low 40).

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Forecast for the Cascades in Lane County:

• Cloudy with rain and snow likely (70%) tonight (0.10 in. of rain possible, 1 in. of snow possible),
• Cloudy with rain rain and snow likely (70%) Tuesday (0.10 in. of rain possible, 2 in. of snow possible), a good (50%) chance of rain in the afternoon, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow Tuesday night,
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow Wednesday and in the evening, a (30%) chance of rain and snow late at night,
• Mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain and snow and a bit cooler Thursday, then a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow Thursday night.
• snow level 4,000 ft. tonight and Tuesday, 3,000 ft. Tuesday night, 2,500 ft. Wednesday, then 3,000 ft. Wednesday night through Thursday night.
• lows 26-20 highs near 33.
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of snow and a bit cooler Friday, partly cloudy Friday night,
• A mix of clouds and sun Saturday and Sunday, partly cloudy both nights,
• Then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow Monday.
• snow level 3,000 ft. Friday, free air freezing level 4,500 ft. Friday night and Saturday, 5,000 ft. Saturday night, 4,500 ft. Sunday and Sunday night, then snow level 3,500 ft. Monday.
• highs 32-29 warming back to 32 Monday lows near 23.

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

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Get your local Eugene-Springfield and Lane County news on-line at eugenedailynews.com.

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Here is my new weekly weather quiz question. What is “a Depression?” 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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The second of two low pressure disturbances (Shown as small shaded area) will move away from us taking the slippery weather with it as week high pressure tries to move in. A frontal system from the southwest brings in more rain though. By Saturday another frontal system approaches the Pacific Northwest. Local skiers continue to rejoice. The mountains have a lot of new snow and Willamette Pass, Hoodoo and Mt. Ashland are all open. Check their websites for updates.

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Air Quality Index:

Eugene-Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 74 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.

Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 45 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 61 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.

Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA).

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Advisories:

• A HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TUESDAY UNTIL 4 AM WEDNESDAY FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST AND THE CURRY COUNTY COAST.

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

• Cloudy with some lingering fog and a good (50%) chance of rain this afternoon (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), a good (50%) chance of rain tonight (0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Rain likely (70%) and a bit warmer Tuesday (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), cloudy with a good (50%) chance of evening rain, a slight (20%) chance of rain late at night (0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Patchy AM fog, a mix of clouds and sun with a slight (20%) chance of rain Wednesday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Wednesday night,
• Mostly cloudy Thursday, then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Thursday night.
• lows 35-33 warming to 36 Wednesday night highs 40-47.
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Friday, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain at night,
• Then mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain Saturday and Sunday, just a slight (20%) chance of rain Saturday night.
• highs 44-46 cooling to 43 Saturday and Sunday lows near 33. (seasonal averages high 46 low 34)

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Home Wood Heating Advisory:

Eugene-Springfield: YELLOW– Caution is Advised.

Oakridge:  YELLOW– Caution is Advised.

*Note: Pellet stoves may be used anytime if they produce no visible emissions.

Advisory Courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA).

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Forecast for Roseburg:

• Cloudy and warmer with a (40%) chance of rain today (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), a (30%) chance of rain this evening, rain likely (70%) tonight (0.15 in. of rain possible),
• Patchy AM fog, cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and a bit warmer Tuesday afternoon (under 0.10 in. of rain possible) and evening, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Tuesday night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Mostly cloudy a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of AM showers, a (40%) chance of rain Wednesday afternoon, then cloudy with a (30%) chance of Wednesday night.
• highs 44-50 cooling to 47 Wednesday lows 42-39.
• Cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain Thursday, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Thursday night,
• Mostly cloudy Friday, partly cloudy at night,
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Saturday and Saturday night,
• Then mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain Sunday.
• highs 46-48 lows 37-40. (seasonal averages high 48 low 36)

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

• Cloudy with coastal rain likely (70%) while a good (50%) chance of rain this afternoon (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), rain likely (70%) tonight (0.25 in. of rain possible),
• Cloudy with a (40%) of AM coastal rain and rain likely (70%) Tuesday afternoon while a (40%) chance of rain inland Tuesday (0.15 in. of rain possible), evening coastal rain likely (70%) with a good (50%) chance of rain Tuesday night,
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM showers Wednesday, cloudy with a (40%) chance of  rain  Wednesday night.
• highs 53-55 cooling back to 53 Wednesday lows near 43.
• Cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain Thursday, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain at night,
• Just mostly cloudy Friday, partly cloudy Friday night,
• Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain Saturday, a slight (20%) chance of rain Saturday night,
• Then mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain Sunday.
• highs 50-53 lows 40-44. (seasonal averages high 51 low 40).

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Forecast for the Cascades in Lane County:

• Mostly cloudy with (40%) chance of rain and snow and a bit warmer this afternoon (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow tonight (0.10 in. of rain possible,
• Cloudy with rain, snow likely (70%) and a slight (20%) chance of freezing rain Tuesday AM, a good (50%) chance of rain in the afternoon, rain and snow in the evening, a good (50%) chance of rain, snow and a slight (20%) chance of freezing rain Tuesday night,
• A mix of clouds and sun with a slight (20%) chance of rain, freezing rain and snow Wednesday AM, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow in the afternoon and evening, then mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain and snow at night.
• snow level 2,500 ft. today, then 4,500 ft. tonight and Tuesday, 4,000 ft. Tuesday night, 3,500 ft. Wednesday, then 4,000 ft. Wednesday night.
• highs near 34 lows 28-24.
• Mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of  rain and snow and a bit cooler Thursday, a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow Thursday night through Friday night,
• A (30%) chance of rain and snow Saturday and Sunday, mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain and snow Saturday night.
• snow level 3,500 ft. Thursday, 3,000 ft. Thursday night and Friday, 3,500 ft. Friday night and Saturday, 4,000 ft. Saturday night, then 3,500 ft. Sunday.
• highs 32-29 warming back to 32 Sunday lows 20-23.

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

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Get your local Eugene-Springfield and Lane County news on-line at eugenedailynews.com.

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Here is my weekly weather quiz question for the last time. What is “Deep Percolation Loss?” Here is the correct answer. Deep Percolation Loss: In hydrologic terms, water that percolates downward through the soil beyond the reach of plant roots. 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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An upper level blocking high pressure ridge (Shaded “Arch” shape with blue arrows) cleared the skies for some drying time, but also colder temperatures. Now a couple of low pressure disturbances (Shown as small shaded areas) will move through from the south sliding moisture into our area. A frontal system will bring back the chance of precipitation back to Oregon. Again, more storms head our way as a frontal system approaches the coast Tuesday. By Saturday another frontal system approaches the Pacific Northwest. Local skiers continue to rejoice. The mountains have a lot of new snow and Willamette Pass, Hoodoo and Mt. Ashland are all open. Check their websites for updates.

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Air Quality Index:

Eugene-Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 52 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.

Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 45 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 49 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA).

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Advisories:

• A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM MONDAY BELOW 1,000 FT. FOR THE THE NORTH OREGON CASCADES FOOTHILLS, AND THE CASCADE FOOTHILLS IN LANE COUNTY.
• A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM MONDAY BELOW 1,000 FT. FOR THE COAST RANGE OF NORTHWEST OREGON, THE CENTRAL COAST RANGE OF WESTERN OREGON, THE LOWER COLUMBIA, THE GREATER PORTLAND METRO AREA, THE CENTRAL WILLAMETTE VALLEY,  THE SOUTH WILLAMETTE VALLEY, THE WESTERN COLUMBIA GORGE, AND THE CENTRAL COLUMBIA GORGE.

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

• Cloudy with rain and freezing rain likely (70%) this evening, a (40%) chance of rain and freezing late tonight (0.10 in. of rain possible, under 0.10 in. if ice accumulation possible),
• Cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain, freezing rain and light freezing drizzle Monday AM, a slight (20%) chance of afternoon rain, rain likely (70%) Monday night (0.10 in. of rain possible) and Tuesday AM, a bit warmer with a (40%) chance of rain in the afternoon, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain at night (0.10 in. of rain possible),
• A mix of clouds and sun with a slight (20%) chance of rain Wednesday, then mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rainWednesday night.
• lows 30-35 cooling to 33 Tuesday night warming to 36 Wednesday night highs 40-47.
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Thursday through Friday night,
• Then mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain Saturday and Sunday, just a slight (20%) chance of rain Saturday night.
• highs 44-46 cooling to 43 Saturday and Sunday lows near 33. (seasonal averages high 46 low 34)

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Home Wood Heating Advisory:

Eugene-Springfield: YELLOW– Caution is Advised.

Oakridge:  YELLOW– Caution is Advised.

*Note: Pellet stoves may be used anytime if they produce no visible emissions.

Advisory Courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA).

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Forecast for Roseburg:

• Mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Cloudy and warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain Monday (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), a (30%) chance of rain in the evening, rain likely (70%) Monday night (0.15 in. of rain possible),
• Cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain and a bit warmer Tuesday afternoon (under 0.10 in. of rain possible) and evening, mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain Tuesday night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Mostly cloudy a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of rain Wednesday, then cloudy with a (30%) chance of Wednesday night.
• lows 37-40 cooling back to 37 Wednesday night highs 44-50 cooling to 47 Wednesday.
• Cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain Thursday, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Thursday night,
• Mostly cloudy Friday, partly cloudy at night,
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Saturday and Saturday night,
• Then mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain Sunday.
• highs 46-48 lows 37-40. (seasonal averages high 48 low 36)

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

• Cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible) and Monday (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), rain likely (70%) Monday night (0.25 in. of rain possible),
• Cloudy with a (40%) of AM coastal rain and rain likely (70%) Tuesday afternoon while a (40%) chance of rain inland Tuesday (0.15 in. of rain possible), evening coastal rain likely (70%) with a good (50%) chance of rain Tuesday night,
• Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of  rain Wednesday and Wednesday night.
• lows 40-43 cooling back to near 42 Wednesday night highs 53-55 cooling back to 53 Wednesday.
• Cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain Thursday, a slight (20%) chance of rain at night,
• Just mostly cloudy Friday, partly cloudy Friday night,
• Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain Saturday, a slight (20%) chance of rain Saturday night,
• Then mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain Sunday.
• highs 50-53 lows 40-44. (seasonal averages high 51 low 40).

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Forecast for the Cascades in Lane County:

• Cloudy rain and snow likely (70%) and a slight (20%) chance of freezing rain in the valleys tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible, 1 in. of snow possible),
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain, freezing rain, light freezing drizzle and snow Monday AM, a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow and a bit warmer in the afternoon, cloudy with a good (50%) chance of evening rain and snow, rain and snow likely (70%) and a slight (20%) chance of freezing rain late Monday night (0.10 in. of rain possible, 2 in. of snow possible),
• Cloudy with rain, snow likely (70%) and a slight (20%) chance of freezing rain Tuesday AM, a good (50%) chance of rain, rain and snow in the evening, a good (50%) chance of rain, snow and a slight (20%) chance of freezing rain Tuesday night,
• A mix of clouds and sun with a slight (20%) chance of rain, freezing rain and snow Wednesday AM, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain an d snow in the afternoon, then mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain and snow at night.
• snow level 3,500 ft. tonight, 3,000 ft. Monday, then 4,500 ft. Monday night, 5,000 ft. Tuesday, 4,000 ft. Tuesday night, 3,500 ft. Wednesday, then 4,000 ft. Wednesday night.
• lows 23-28 cooling to 24 Wednesday night highs near 34.
• Mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of  rain and snow and a bit cooler Thursday, a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow Thursday night through Friday night,
• A (30%) chance of rain and snow Saturday and Sunday, mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain and snow Saturday night.
• snow level 3,500 ft. Thursday, 3,000 ft. Thursday night and Friday, 3,500 ft. Friday night and Saturday, 4,000 ft. Saturday night, then 3,500 ft. Sunday.
• highs 32-29 warming back to 32 Sunday lows 20-23.

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

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Get your local Eugene-Springfield and Lane County news on-line at eugenedailynews.com.

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Here is my weekly weather quiz question for the last time. What is “Deep Percolation Loss?” Here is the correct answer. Deep Percolation Loss: In hydrologic terms, water that percolates downward through the soil beyond the reach of plant roots. 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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An upper level blocking high pressure ridge (Shaded “Arch” shape with blue arrows) cleared the skies for some drying time, but also colder temperatures. Now a couple of low pressure disturbances (Shown as small shaded areas) will move through from the south sliding moisture into our area. A frontal system will bring back the chance of precipitation back to Oregon. Again, more storms head our way as a frontal system approaches the coast Tuesday. By Saturday another frontal system approaches the Pacific Northwest. Local skiers continue to rejoice. The mountains have a lot of new snow and Willamette Pass, Hoodoo and Mt. Ashland are all open. Check their websites for updates.

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Air Quality Index:

Eugene-Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 52 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.

Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 45 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 49 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA).

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Advisories:

• A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM MONDAY BELOW 1,000 FT. FOR THE THE NORTH OREGON CASCADES FOOTHILLS, AND THE CASCADE FOOTHILLS IN LANE COUNTY.
• A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM MONDAY BELOW 1,000 FT. FOR THE COAST RANGE OF NORTHWEST OREGON, THE CENTRAL COAST RANGE OF WESTERN OREGON, THE LOWER COLUMBIA, THE GREATER PORTLAND METRO AREA, THE CENTRAL WILLAMETTE VALLEY,  THE SOUTH WILLAMETTE VALLEY, THE WESTERN COLUMBIA GORGE, AND THE CENTRAL COLUMBIA GORGE.

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

• Cloudy with occasional rain or sleet mixed with snow at times this afternoon (0.10 in. of rain possible, locally 1 in. of snow possible), rain and freezing rain, or light sleet likely (60%) this evening, rain and freezing rain likely (70%) late tonight (0.10 in. of rain possible, 0.10 in. if ice accumulation possible),
• Cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and freezing rain Monday AM, a slight (20%) chance of afternoon rain and a bit warmer, a good (50%) chance of rain Monday night through Tuesday night,
• highs 35-47 lows 32-36.
• A mix of clouds and sun with a slight (20%) chance of rain Wednesday, a (40%) chance of rainWednesday night,
• Mostly cloudy with a  slight (20%) chance of rain Thursday and Thursday  night,
• Just mostly cloudy Friday, partly cloudy at night.
• Then mostly cloudy with a 30% chance of rain Saturday.
• highs 45-43 lows 36-32. (seasonal averages high 46 low 34)

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Home Wood Heating Advisory:

Eugene-Springfield: YELLOW– Caution is Advised.

Oakridge:  YELLOW– Caution is Advised.

*Note: Pellet stoves may be used anytime if they produce no visible emissions.

Advisory Courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA).

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Forecast for Roseburg:

• Cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain this afternoon, a (30%) chance of rain tonight,
• Mostly cloudy and warmer with a (30%) chance of rain Monday, cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain in the evening, rain likely (70%) Monday night,
• Cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and a bit warmer Tuesday afternoon and evening, then cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain Tuesday night.
• highs 39-52 lows 35-39.
• Mostly cloudy a bit cooler with a (30%) chance of rain Wednesday through Thursday night,
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Friday and Saturday, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Friday night.
• highs 48-46 lows near 37. (seasonal averages high 48 low 36)

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

• Cloudy with a good (50%) chance of afternoon inland rain while coastal rain likely (70%), a (30%) chance of rain tonight,
• Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a (30%) chance of rain Monday, a good (50%) chance of inland rain in the evening and rain likely (70%) late Monday night while coastal rain likely (70%) Monday night,
• Mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) Tuesday, then cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Tuesday night.
• highs 48-53 lows 42-44 cooling back to near 42 Tuesday night.
• Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of  rain Wednesday through Thursday night,
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Friday and Saturday, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Friday night.
• highs near 52 lows 40-42. (seasonal averages high 51 low 40).

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Forecast for the Cascades in Lane County:

• Cloudy and a bit warmer with rain or snow likely (70%) and a slight (20%) chance of sleet or freezing rain this afternoon (0.10 in. of rain possible, 0.10 in. of ice possible, 2 in. of snow possible)and tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible, under 0.10 in. pf ice possible, 1 in. of snow possible),
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain, freezing rain and snow Monday, a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow and a bit warmer in the afternoon, cloudy with snow and a slight (20%) chance of freezing rain late Monday night,
• Cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain, snow and a slight (20%) chance of freezing rain Tuesday, a good (50%) chance of rain and snow Tuesday night.
• snow level at the surface today, 3,500 ft. tonight, 3,000 ft. Monday, then 4,500 ft. Monday night through Tuesday night.
• highs 32-34 lows 23-28.
• A mix of clouds and sun with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow Wednesday, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow at night,
• A (30%) chance of  rain and snow Thursday, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow Thursday night through Friday night,
• Then mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain and snow Saturday.
• snow level 4,500 ft. Wednesday, 4,000 ft. Wednesday night, 3,500 ft. Thursday, 3,000 ft. Thursday night, 3,500 ft. Friday, 4,000 ft. Friday night, then 4,500 ft. Saturday.
• highs 33-30 lows 23-20 warming back to 23 Friday 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.

________________

Get your local Eugene-Springfield and Lane County news on-line at eugenedailynews.com.

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Here is my weekly weather quiz question for the last time. What is “Deep Percolation Loss?” Here is the correct answer. Deep Percolation Loss: In hydrologic terms, water that percolates downward through the soil beyond the reach of plant roots. 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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An upper level blocking high pressure ridge (Shaded “Arch” shape with blue arrows) cleared the skies for some drying time, but also colder temperatures. Now a couple of low pressure disturbances (Shown as small shaded areas) will move through from the south sliding moisture into our area. A frontal system will bring back the chance of precipitation back to Oregon. Again, more storms head our way as a frontal system approaches the coast Tuesday. By Saturday another frontal system approaches the Pacific Northwest. Local skiers continue to rejoice. The mountains have a lot of new snow and Willamette Pass, Hoodoo and Mt. Ashland are all open. Check their websites for updates.

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Air Quality Index:

Eugene-Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 37 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 31 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 35 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA).

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Advisories:

• A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM UNTIL 4 PM SUNDAY FOR THE VALLEYS OF THE CENTRAL COAST RANGE , THE VALLEYS OF THE NORTH OREGON CASCADES FOOTHILLS, AND THE VALLEYS OF THE CASCADE FOOTHILLS IN LANE COUNTY.
• A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM UNTIL 4 PM SUNDAY BELOW 1,000 FT. FOR THE CENTRAL WILLAMETTE VALLEY, AND THE SOUTH WILLAMETTE VALLEY.
• A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM UNTIL 8 PM SUNDAY FOR THE CENTRAL COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE
• A WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM TONIGHT FOR THE GREATER PORTLAND METRO AREA.
• A FREEZING RAIN ADVISORY IS IN EFECT FROM 1 AM UNTIL 10 AM SUNDAY FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST, CENTRAL DOUGLAS COUNTY, AND THE EASTERN DOUGLAS COUNTY FOOTHILLS.
• A FREEZING RAIN ADVISORY IS IN EFECT FROM 7 PM TONIGHT UNTIL 10 AM SUNDAY FOR EASTERN CURRY COUNTY, JOSEPHINE COUNTY, AND JACKSON COUNTY.

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

• Partly cloudy this evening, mostly cloudy late tonight,
• Cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM light snow or sleet, freezing rain, sleet or snow Sunday afternoon (0.10 in. of rain possible, 0.10 in, of ice accumulation possible, locally 1 in. of snow possible), a good (50%) chance of rain and freezing rain Sunday night,
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and freezing rain Monday AM, a slight (20%) chance of afternoon rain and a bit warmer, a good (50%) chance of rain Monday night,
• Cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Tuesday, then a slight (20%) chance of rain at night.
• lows 23-36 highs 34-45.
• Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Wednesday and Wednesday night,
• Mostly cloudy with a  slight (20%) chance of rain Thursday and Thursday  night,
• Just mostly cloudy Friday, partly cloudy at night.
• Then a mix of clouds and sun with a 30% chance of rain Saturday.
• highs 45-43 lows 36-32. (seasonal averages high 46 low 34)

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Home Wood Heating Advisory:

Eugene-Springfield: YELLOW– Caution is Advised.

Oakridge:  YELLOW– Caution is Advised.

*Note: Pellet stoves may be used anytime if they produce no visible emissions.

Advisory Courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA).

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Forecast for Roseburg:

• Mostly clear this evening, cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain and snow and a slight (20%) chance of light freezing rain late tonight (snow level 1,500 ft. late tonight),
• Cloudy with rain and snow likely (70%) with a slight (20%) chance of light freezing rain Sunday AM (snow level 1,500 ft.), a good (50%) chance of rain in the afternoon (snow level 2,000 ft. rising to 3,500 ft. in the afternoon), a (30%) chance of rain Sunday night,
• Mostly cloudy and warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain Monday (afternoon snow level 3,500 ft.), cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain Monday night,
• Cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain, rain likely (60%) and a bit warmer Tuesday afternoon and evening, then cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain Tuesday night.
• lows 32-39 highs 42-50.
• Mostly cloudy a bit cooler with a (30%) chance of rain Wednesday through Thursday night,
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Friday and Saturday, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Friday night.
• highs 48-46 lows near 37. (seasonal averages high 48 low 36)

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

• Increasing clouds this evening with a slight (20%) chance of inland rain and a good (50%) chance of rain and a slight (20%) chance of light freezing rain inland late tonight while a good (50%) chance of coastal rain late tonight,
• Cloudy with inland AM rain likely (60%) Sunday and a good (50%) chance of afternoon rain while coastal rain likely (70%), a (30%) chance of rain Sunday night,
• Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain Monday,  a good (50%) chance of inland rain in the evening and rain likely (70%) late Monday night while coastal rain likely (70%) Monday night,
• Mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) Tuesday, then cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Tuesday night.
• lows 36-44 cooling to near 40 Tuesday night highs 50-54 cooling to 52 Tuesday.
• Cloudy with a (40%) chance of  rain Wednesday, mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain Wednesday night through Thursday night,
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Friday and Saturday, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Friday night.
• highs near 52 lows 40-42. (seasonal averages high 51 low 40).

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Forecast for the Cascades in Lane County:

• Partly cloudy this evening, cloudy and cold with a slight (20%) chance of snow flurries late tonight,
• Cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow Sunday AM, rain or snow likely (70%) with a slight (20%) chance of sleet or freezing rain in the valleys in the afternoon (0.10 in. of rain possible, 0.10 in. of valley ice possible, 2 in. of snow possible), mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain, freezing rain and snow  Sunday night,
• Cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain, freezing rain and snow Monday AM, a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow and a bit warmer in the afternoon, then cloudy with a (40%) chance of evening rain and snow, a good (50%) chance of rain, snow and a slight (20%) chance of freezing rain late Monday night,
• Cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain, snow and a slight (20%) chance of freezing rain Tuesday, a (40%) chance of rain and snow Tuesday night.
• snow level at the surface tonight, 2,500 ft. rising to 5,000 ft. Sunday afternoon, 4,000 ft. Sunday night, 3,000 ft. Monday, then 4,500 ft. Monday night through Tuesday night.
• lows 10-29 highs 28-32.
• Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain and snow Wednesday, a good (50%) chance of rain and snow at night,
• A (30%) chance of  rain and snow Thursday, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow Thursday night through Friday night,
• Then a mix of clouds and sun with a (30%) chance of rain and snow Saturday.
• snow level 4,500 ft. Wednesday, 4,000 ft. Wednesday night, 3,500 ft. Thursday, 3,000 ft. Thursday night, 3,500 ft. Friday, 4,000 ft. Friday night, then 4,500 ft Saturday.
• highs 33-30 lows 23-20 warming back to 23 Friday 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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Get your local Eugene-Springfield and Lane County news on-line at eugenedailynews.com.

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Here is my weekly weather quiz question for the last time. What is “Deep Percolation Loss?” Here is the correct answer. Deep Percolation Loss: In hydrologic terms, water that percolates downward through the soil beyond the reach of plant roots. 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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An upper level blocking high pressure ridge (Shaded “Arch” shape with blue arrows) has taken over clearing the skies for some drying time, but also colder temperatures. A frontal system will bring back the chance of precipitation back to Oregon. Again, more storms head our way as a frontal system approaches the coast Tuesday. By Saturday another frontal system approaches the Pacific Northwest. Local skiers continue to rejoice. The mountains have a lot of new snow and Willamette Pass, Hoodoo and Mt. Ashland are all open. Check their websites for updates.

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Air Quality Index:

Eugene-Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 117 in the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups category measuring Particulate Matter.

Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 78 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.

Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 100 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.

Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA).

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Advisories:

• A WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM TONIGHT FOR THE GREATER PORTLAND METRO AREA.
• A FREEZE WARNING IS IN EFECT UNTIL 8 AM TODAY FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST AND THE CURRY COUNTY COAST.
• AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM TODAY FOR CENTRAL DOUGLAS COUNTY, EASTERN CURRY COUNTY, AND JOSEPHINE COUNTY.

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

• Sunny today, clear this evening, partly cloudy tonight,
• Cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM freezing rain, sleet or snow Sunday, a (40%) chance of rain and a bit warmer in the afternoon, a (40%) chance of rain and a slight (20%) chance of freezing rain Sunday night,
• Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a (40%) chance of rain and a slight (20%) chance of freezing rain or sleet Monday AM, a (40%) chance of afternoon rain, then cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Monday night.
• highs 40-45 lows 26-36.
• Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Tuesday, rain likely (70%) at night,
• Cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain Wednesday, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Wednesday night through Thursday night,
• Then just mostly cloudy Friday.
• highs near 45 lows 36-32. (seasonal averages high 46 low 34)

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Home Wood Heating Advisory:

Eugene-Springfield: YELLOW– Caution is Advised.

Oakridge:  YELLOW– Caution is Advised.

*Note: Pellet stoves may be used anytime if they produce no visible emissions.

Advisory Courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA).

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Forecast for Roseburg:

• Areas of AM fog and freezing fog today, sunny with patchy lingering fog this afternoon, partly cloudy in the evening, mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain and snow and a slight (20%) chance of light freezing rain late tonight (snow level 1,500 ft. late at night),
• Cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain and snow Sunday AM, a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of rain in the afternoon (snow level 2,000 ft. rising to 3,500 ft. in the afternoon), a (30%) chance of rain Sunday night,
• Cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain and warmer Monday and Monday night
• highs 40-50 lows 32-42.
• Cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain, rain likely (60%) and a bit warmer Tuesday afternoon and evening, then a (40%) chance of rain late Tuesday night through Friday (cooler Friday).
• highs 52-45 lows 42-37. (seasonal averages high 48 low 36)

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

• Areas of inland patchy fog and freezing fog this AM, sunny this afternoon, partly cloudy this evening, mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of coastal rain tonight, while mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of inland rain late tonight,
• Cloudy with AM rain likely (60%) Sunday, a good (50%) chance of afternoon rain, cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain Sunday night,
• Cloudy and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of rain Monday and in the evening, then rain likely (70%) late Monday night.
• highs 50-54 lows 39-47.
• Mostly cloudy with rain Tuesday and Tuesday night,
• Then mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of  Wednesday through Friday.
• highs 54-50 lows 44-40 warming to 43 Thursday night. (seasonal averages high 51 low 40).

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Forecast for the Cascades in Lane County:

• Sunny today, partly cloudy this evening, mostly cloudy and cold with a slight (20%) chance of snow late tonight (Wind: SE 15-25 mph gusts to 35 mph),
• Cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of snow or freezing rain Sunday AM, a (40%) chance of rain and snow in the afternoon, a (40%) chance of rain and snow with a slight (20%) chance of freezing rain Sunday night,
• Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow with a slight (20%) chance of freezing rain Monday AM, a good (50%) chance of rain and snow in the afternoon, then cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow Monday night.
• free air freezing level at the surface today and tonight, 3,500 ft. Sunday, 4,000 ft. Sunday night, 4,500 ft. Monday, then 5,500 ft. Monday night.
• highs 26-34 lows 15-29.
• Cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow Tuesday and Tuesday night,
• Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain and snow Wednesday, a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow Wednesday night through Thursday night,
• Then mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a (30%) chance of rain and snow Friday.
• snow level 4,500 ft. Tuesday through Wednesday, then 4,000 ft. Wednesday night through Friday.
• highs 34-30 lows 28-24.

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

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Get your local Eugene-Springfield and Lane County news on-line at eugenedailynews.com.

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