Here is my new weekly weather quiz question. What is an “Observation Well?”  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 ridge of high pressure (Shaded “Arch” shape with blue arrows) took over to keep the rain away from us, but that will soon change.  A new frontal system is poised to move in which will bring the chance of rain back. Here is another frontal system shown moving toward Oregon Friday morning which means more showery weather. Sunday will see yet another frontal system setting up to move into the Pacific Northwest.

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Air Quality Index:

Eugene-Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 56 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.

Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 12 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: None At This Time.

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

• Partly cloudy with areas of fog this evening, cloudy with patchy fog late tonight and Wednesday AM, mostly cloudy in the afternoon, cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain late Wednesday night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Thursday AM, a good (50%) chance of afternoon rain (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), a good (50%) chance of rain at night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain Friday , then showers likely (70%) Friday night.
• lows 42-47 cooling back to 42 Friday night highs 60-55.
• Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers and a bit cooler Saturday, a good (50%) chance of rain Saturday night,
• Rain likely (70%) Sunday, cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Sunday night,
• Mostly cloudy and warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain Monday (Washington’s Birthday, Presidents’ Day) and Monday night,
• Then mostly cloudy and cooler with a (30%) chance of rain Tuesday.
• high 55-52 warming to 58 Monday cooling to 54 Tuesday lows near 43. (seasonal averages high 50 low 35).

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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:

• Partly cloudy this evening, becoming mostly clear with patchy fog late tonight,
• Partly cloudy with patchy AM fog Wednesday, mostly cloudy in the afternoon and Wednesday night,
• Cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Thursday AM, just cloudy in the afternoon, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Thursday night,
• Mostly cloudy with rain Friday, then showers likely (70%) Friday night.
• lows 48-46 warming back to 48 Thursday night cooling to 42 Friday night highs 62-65 cooling to 58 Friday.
• Mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain and a bit cooler Saturday through Sunday AM, rain likely (70%) Sunday afternoon, cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Sunday night,
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and a bit warmer Monday (Washington’s Birthday, Presidents’ Day), just mostly cloudy at night,
• Then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Tuesday.
• highs 62-57 warming back to 62 Monday lows near 42. (seasonal averages high 53 low 37).

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Forecast for The South Oregon Coast Including Coos Bay and North Bend:

• Partly cloudy tonight,
• Mostly cloudy Wednesday, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of coastal rain late at night,
• Cloudy and a bit warmer Thursday with a slight (20%) chance of rain (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), a good (50%) chance of rain Thursday night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain Friday, then cooler with showers likely (70%) Friday night.
• lows 50-46 highs 60-63 cooling to 57 Friday.
• Mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain Saturday, a good (50%) chance of rain at night,
• Rain likely (70%) Sunday afternoon, cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain Sunday night,
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and a bit warmer Monday (Washington’s Birthday, Presidents’ Day), just mostly cloudy at night,
• Then mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a (30%) chance of rain Tuesday.
• highs 56-63 cooling to 58 Tuesday lows near 48. (seasonal averages high 52 low 40).

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Forecast for the Cascades in Lane County:

• Mostly clear tonight,
• A mix of clouds and sun Wednesday, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Wednesday night,
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Thursday AM, a (40%) chance of afternoon rain and a bit warmer, a good (50%) chance of rain at night,
• Cloudy and cooler with rain Friday, then showers likely (70%) Friday night.
• free air freezing level 11,000 ft. tonight, 9,000 ft. Wednesday, snow level above 8,000 ft. Thursday and Thursday night, 8,000 ft. Thursday night, 7,500 ft. Friday, then 5,000 ft. Friday night.
• lows 36-30 highs 49-53 cooling to 43 Friday.
• Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow showers and a bit cooler Saturday, rain and snow likely (70%) at night,
• Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain likely (70%) Sunday, cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Sunday night,
• A  good (50%) chance of rain and a bit warmer Monday (Washington’s Birthday, Presidents’ Day), a slight (20%) chance of rain at night,
• Then mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a (30%) chance of rain Tuesday.
• snow level 4,000 ft. Saturday, 4,500 ft. Saturday night, 5,500 ft. Sunday, snow level 8,000 ft. Sunday night through Monday night, then 6,000 ft. Tuesday.
• highs 39-47 cooling to 44 Tuesday lows 28-32.

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

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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 an “Observation Well?”  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 ridge of high pressure (Shaded “Arch” shape with blue arrows) has taken over to keep the rain away from us, but limits sunshine if the fog and clouds don’t clear.  Looks like dry weather will continue for a while. Thursday a frontal system is poised to move in which could bring the rain back by Thursday night. Here is another frontal system shown moving through Oregon Saturday morning which means more showery weather.

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Air Quality Index:

Eugene-Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 42 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 73 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.

Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 23 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 areas of AM fog, mostly sunny and a bit cooler with patchy lingering fog this afternoon, partly cloudy in the evening, cloudy with areas of fog late tonight,
• Mostly cloudy with areas of fog Wednesday AM, partly cloudy and a bit warmer in the afternoon, just mostly cloudy Wednesday night,
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Thursday, then becoming cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain Thursday night.
• highs 56-60 lows 40-44.
• Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit cooler Friday, showers likely (70%) Friday night,
• A bit cooler with a (40%) chance of showers Saturday, a good (50%) chance of rain Saturday night and Sunday, cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Sunday night,
• Then mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a (40%) chance of rain Monday (Washington’s Birthday, Presidents’ Day).
• high 55-53 lows 42-40 warming back to 42 Monday. (seasonal averages high 50 low 35).

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Home Wood Heating Advisory:

Eugene-Springfield: YELLOW – Caution is Advised.

Oakridge: GREEN – Burning Wood is allowed.

*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:

• Partly cloudy with areas of fog this AM, sunny and a bit warmer this afternoon, mostly clear this evening, partly cloudy and colder with patchy fog late tonight,
• Partly cloudy with patchy AM fog Wednesday, mostly cloudy Wednesday night,
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Thursday and Thursday night.
• highs 58-64 lows 49-45 warming to 48 Thursday night.
• Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain likely (60%) Friday, a (40%) chance of evening rain, a (40%) chance of showers late Friday night and Saturday, mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain Saturday night and Sunday, cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Sunday night,
• Then just mostly cloudy Monday (Washington’s Birthday, Presidents’ Day).
• highs 62-57 warming back to 62 Monday lows near 42. (seasonal averages high 53 low 37).

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Forecast for The South Oregon Coast Including Coos Bay and North Bend:

• Sunny today, mostly clear this evening, mostly clear this evening, mostly cloudy late tonight and Wednesday, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of coastal rain late Wednesday night,
• Mostly cloudy Thursday with a slight (20%) chance of coastal rain while a slight (20%) chance of afternoon rain inland, then cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain Thursday night.
• highs 67-62 lows 48-50.
• Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain likely (70%) Friday, cloudy with a good (50%)  chance of evening rain, a good (50%) chance of showers and a bit cooler late Friday night and Saturday, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Saturday night and Sunday (a bit warmer), cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain Sunday night,
• Then just mostly cloudy and a bit warmer Monday (Washington’s Birthday, Presidents’ Day).
• highs 58-54 warming to 60 Monday lows 45-47. (seasonal averages high 52 low 40).

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Forecast for the Cascades in Lane County:

• Mostly sunny today, clear tonight,
• Partly cloudy and a bit cooler Wednesday, mostly cloudy Wednesday night,
• A mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler Thursday, then becoming mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain at night.
• free air freezing level 12,000 ft. today, 11,000 ft. tonight, 10,000 ft. Wednesday through Thursday, then snow level 8,000 ft. Thursday night.
• highs 52-47 lows 35-33.
• Cloudy and cooler Friday with rain likely (70%), rain and snow showers likely (70%) Friday night,
• Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow showers Saturday, a good (50%) chance of rain and snow at night,
• Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain likely (70%) Sunday, cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain Sunday night,
• Then mostly cloudy with (40%) chance of rain and a bit warmer Monday (Washington’s Birthday, Presidents’ Day).
• snow level 7,500 ft. Friday, 5,500 ft. Friday night, 4,000 ft. Saturday, 4,500 ft. Saturday night, 6,500 ft. Sunday, then 8,000 ft. Sunday night and Monday.
• highs 43-39 warming to 47 Monday lows 28-32.

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

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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 an “Observation Well?”  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 ridge of high pressure (Shaded “Arch” shape with blue arrows) has taken over to keep the rain away from us, but limits sunshine if the fog and clouds don’t clear.  Looks like dry weather will continue for a while. Thursday a frontal system is poised to move in which could bring the rain back by Thursday night. Here is another frontal system shown moving through Oregon Saturday morning which means more showery weather.

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Air Quality Index:

Eugene-Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 31 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 4 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 37 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

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

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Advisories: Not At This Time.

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

• Clear this evening, areas of fog late tonight,
• Mostly cloudy with areas of AM fog Tuesday, mostly sunny and a bit cooler with patchy lingering fog in the afternoon, partly cloudy in the evening, cloudy with areas of fog Tuesday night,
• Mostly cloudy with areas of fog Wednesday AM, partly cloudy and a bit warmer in the afternoon, just mostly cloudy Wednesday night,
• A mix of clouds and sun Thursday, then becoming cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain Thursday night.
• lows 38-44 highs 56-60 .
• Mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) and a bit cooler Friday and Friday night,
• A bit cooler with a (40%) chance of showers Saturday, a good (50%) chance of rain Saturday night and Sunday, cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain Sunday night,
• Then mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of showers Monday (Washington’s Birthday, Presidents’Day).
• high 55-58 lows 42-40 warming back to 42 Monday. (seasonal averages high 50 low 35)

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Home Wood Heating Advisory:

Eugene-Springfield: YELLOW – Caution is Advised.

Oakridge: GREEN – Burning Wood is allowed.

*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:

• Clear this evening, partly cloudy with patchy fog late tonight and Tuesday AM, sunny and a bit warmer with patchy lingering afternoon fog, mostly clear in the evening, partly cloudy and colder with patchy fog late at night,
• Partly cloudy with patchy AM fog Wednesday, mostly cloudy Wednesday night and Thursday, then mostly cloudy with a (30% ) chance of showers Thursday night.
• lows 43-48 highs 62-64.
• Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain likely (60%) Friday, a (40%) chance of showers Friday night and Saturday, mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain Saturday night and Sunday, cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Sunday night,
• Then just mostly cloudy Monday (Washington’s Birthday, Presidents’Day).
• highs 62-57 warming back to 62 Monday lows near 42. (seasonal averages high 52 low 37)

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Forecast for The South Oregon Coast Including Coos Bay and North Bend:

• Clear tonight,
• Sunny Tuesday, mostly clear in the evening, partly cloudy late at night,
• Partly cloudy in the AM, mostly cloudy and a bit cooler Wednesday and Wednesday night,
• Mostly cloudy Thursday, then cloudy with a (40%) chance of showers Thursday night.
• lows near 49 highs 70-59.
• Rain likely (60%) and a bit cooler Friday, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers Friday night and Saturday (a bit cooler), mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Saturday night and Sunday (a bit warmer), cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain Sunday night,
• Then just mostly cloudy and a bit warmer Monday (Washington’s Birthday, Presidents’Day).
• highs 60-53 lows 50-45. (seasonal averages high 52 low 40).

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Forecast for the Cascades in Lane County:

• Clear tonight,
• Sunny Tuesday, clear at night,
• Mostly sunny Wednesday AM, partly cloudy and a bit cooler in the afternoon and evening, mostly cloudy Wednesday night,
• A mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler Thursday, then becoming mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain at night.
• free air freezing level 13,000 ft. tonight and Tuesday, 11,000 ft. Tuesday night, 10,000 ft. Wednesday through Thursday, then snow level above 8,000 ft. Thursday night.
• lows 29-35 cooling to 33 Thursday night highs 52-47.
• Cloudy and cooler Friday with a good (50%) chance of rain, rain and snow likely (70%) Friday night,
• Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow showers Saturday, a good (50%) chance of rain and snow at night,
• Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of rain Sunday, cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain Sunday night,
• Then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers and a bit warmer Monday (Washington’s Birthday, Presidents’Day).
• snow level  8,000 ft. Friday, 5,500 ft. Friday night, 4,500 ft. Saturday and Saturday night, 6,500 ft. Sunday, 7,700 ft. Sunday night, then above 8,000 ft. Monday.
• highs 43-39 warming to 47 Monday lows 28-32.

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

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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 an “Observation Well?”  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 ridge of high pressure (Shaded “Arch” shape with blue arrows) has taken over to keep the rain away from us, but not much if any sunshine if the fog and clouds don’t clear.  Looks like dry weather through early this week. Wednesday a frontal system is poised to move in which could bring the rain back by Wednesday night. Here is another frontal system shown offshore Friday morning which means more showery weather.

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Air Quality Index:

Eugene-Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 40 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 15 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 15 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 NOON TODAY FOR THE SOUTH WILLAMETTE VALLEY.

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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 this AM, mostly cloudy early this afternoon, breaking out to a mix of clouds and sun and warmer with patchy afternoon lingering fog, partly cloudy this evening, areas of fog late tonight,
• Cloudy with areas of AM fog Tuesday, partly cloudy and a bit warmer with patchy lingering fog in the afternoon, cloudy with areas of fog Tuesday night,
• Mostly cloudy with areas of fog Wednesday AM, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer in the afternoon, then just mostly cloudy Wednesday night.
• highs 54-60 lows 39-44.
• A mix of clouds and sun Thursday, becoming mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Thursday night,
• Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and a bit cooler Friday, rain becoming likely (70%) at night,
• A bit cooler with a (40%) chance of showers Saturday and Saturday night,
• Then mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Sunday.
• high 58-52 lows 44-40. (seasonal averages high 50 low 35)

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Home Wood Heating Advisory:

Eugene-Springfield: YELLOW – Caution is Advised.

Oakridge: GREEN – Burning Wood is allowed.

*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:

• Partly cloudy with areas of AM fog, sunny and a bit warmer this afternoon with patchy lingering fog, clear this evening, partly cloudy with patchy fog late tonight and Tuesday AM, sunny with patchy lingering afternoon fog, mostly clear and colder with patchy fog late at night,
• Partly cloudy with areas of AM fog Wednesday, then mostly cloudy Wednesday night.
• highs 62-64 lows near 44.
• Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler Thursday, cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers at night,
• Mostly cloudy with rain Friday, a (30%) chance of showers Friday night and Saturday, then mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain Saturday night and Sunday.
• highs 62-54 lows 47-42. (seasonal averages high 52 low 37)

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Forecast for The South Oregon Coast Including Coos Bay and North Bend:

• Sunny and cooler today and Tuesday, clear both nights,
• Partly cloudy and a bit cooler Wednesday, then becoming mostly cloudy Wednesday night.
• highs 70-59 lows near 49.
• Mostly cloudy Thursday, cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain Thursday night,
• Rain and a bit cooler Friday, mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of showers Friday night and Saturday, then mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Saturday night and Sunday.
• highs 60-53 lows 50-45. (seasonal averages high 52 low 40).

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Forecast for the Cascades in Lane County:

• Sunny and a bit warmer today and Tuesday, clear both nights,
• Mostly sunny Wednesday AM, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler in the afternoon, then partly cloudy Wednesday night.
• free air freezing level 13,000 ft. today through Tuesday, 11,000 ft. Tuesday night, then 10,000 ft. Wednesday and Wednesday night.
• highs 46-50 cooling to 46 Wednesday lows 29-35.
• A mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler Thursday, becoming mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain at night,
• Cloudy and cooler Friday with a good (50%) chance of rain, rain and snow likely (70%) Friday night,
• Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow showers Saturday, a (40%) chance of rain and snow showers at night,
• Then mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow Sunday.
• free air freezing level 10,000 ft. Thursday, snow level  8,000 ft. Thursday night, 7,500 ft. Friday, 5,500 ft. Friday night, 4,500 ft. Saturday and Saturday night, then 5,500 ft. Sunday.
• highs 47-37 warming to 42 Sunday lows 33-28.

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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 a “Nor\’easter?” Here is the correct answer. A Nor\’easter is a strong low pressure system that affects the Mid Atlantic and New England States. It can form over land or over the coastal waters. These winter weather events are notorious for producing heavy snow, rain, and tremendous waves that crash onto Atlantic beaches, often causing beach erosion and structural damage. Wind gusts associated with these storms can exceed hurricane force in intensity. A nor’easter gets its name from the continuously strong northeasterly winds blowing in from the ocean ahead of the storm and over the coastal areas. 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 ridge of high pressure (Shaded “Arch” shape with blue arrows) has taken over to keep the rain away from us, but not much if any sunshine if the fog and clouds don’t clear.  Looks like dry weather through early next week. Wednesday a frontal system is poised to move in which could bring the rain back by Wednesday night. Here is another frontal system shown offshore Friday morning which means more showery weather.

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Air Quality Index:

Eugene-Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 67 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.

Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 14 in the Good  category measuring Particulate Matter.

Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 54 in the Moderate 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:

• Patchy evening fog, increasing clouds to mostly cloudy with areas of fog late tonight and Monday AM, mostly cloudy and warmer with patchy afternoon lingering fog (possible sun breaks if fog and clouds clear at all), areas of fog late Monday night,
• Cloudy with areas of AM fog Tuesday, partly cloudy and a bit warmer with patchy lingering fog in the afternoon, mostly cloudy with areas of fog Tuesday night,
• Cloudy with areas of fog Wednesday AM, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer in the afternoon, then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Wednesday night.
• lows 42-39 warming to 44 Wednesday night highs 54-58.
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Thursday, cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain Thursday night,
• Mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) and a bit cooler Friday and at night,
• A bit cooler with a (40%) chance of showers Saturday and Saturday night,
• Then mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Sunday.
• high 58-52 lows 44-40. (seasonal averages high 50 low 35)

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Home Wood Heating Advisory:

Eugene-Springfield: YELLOW – Caution is Advised.

Oakridge: GREEN – Burning Wood is allowed.

*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, partly cloudy with areas of fog late tonight,
• Partly cloudy with patchy AM fog, sunny and a bit warmer Monday afternoon with patchy lingering fog, clear in the evening, partly cloudy with patchy fog late at night and Tuesday AM, sunny with patchy lingering afternoon fog, mostly clear and colder with patchy fog late at night,
• Partly cloudy with areas of AM fog Wednesday, then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Wednesday night.
• lows near 44 highs 62-64.
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and a bit cooler Thursday, a (30%) chance of rain at night,
• Mostly cloudy with rain Friday, a (30%) chance of showers Friday night and Saturday, then mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain Saturday night and Sunday.
• highs 62-54 lows 47-42. (seasonal averages high 52 low 37)

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Forecast for The South Oregon Coast Including Coos Bay and North Bend:

• Clear tonight,
• Sunny and cooler Monday and Tuesday, clear both nights,
• Partly cloudy and a bit cooler Wednesday, then becoming mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Wednesday night.
• lows near 49 highs 70-59
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Thursday, cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain at night,
• Rain and a bit cooler Friday, mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of showers Friday night and Saturday, then mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Saturday night and Sunday.
• highs 60-53 lows 50-45. (seasonal averages high 52 low 40).

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Forecast for the Cascades in Lane County:

• Clear tonight,
• Sunny and a bit warmer Monday and Tuesday (a bit warmer), clear both nights,
• Mostly sunny Wednesday AM, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler in the afternoon, then partly cloudy Wednesday night.
• free air freezing level 12,000 ft. tonight, 13,000 ft. Monday through Tuesday, 11,000 ft. Tuesday night, then 10,000 ft. Wednesday and Wednesday night.
• lows 29-35 highs 46-50 cooling to 46 Wednesday.
• A mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler Thursday, mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain at night,
  Rain likely (70%) and cooler Friday, rain and snow likely (70%) Friday night,
• Then mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow showers Saturday, a (40%) chance of rain and snow showers at night,
• Then mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow Sunday.
• free air freezing level 10,000 ft. Thursday, snow level above 8,000 ft. Thursday night, 8,000 ft. Friday, 5,500 ft. Friday night, 3,500 ft. Saturday, 4,500 ft. Saturday night, then 6,000 ft. Sunday.
• highs 47-37 warming to 42 Sunday lows 33-28.

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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 a “Nor\’easter?” Here is the correct answer. A Nor\’easter is a strong low pressure system that affects the Mid Atlantic and New England States. It can form over land or over the coastal waters. These winter weather events are notorious for producing heavy snow, rain, and tremendous waves that crash onto Atlantic beaches, often causing beach erosion and structural damage. Wind gusts associated with these storms can exceed hurricane force in intensity. A nor’easter gets its name from the continuously strong northeasterly winds blowing in from the ocean ahead of the storm and over the coastal areas. 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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A frontal system slowed down allowing for some sunshine and temperatures warmer than I expected on Friday, but it finally moved in at night producing fog and a misty drizzle overnight through the day Saturday. An upper level ridge of high pressure (Shaded “Arch” shape with blue arrows) has taken over keeping the rain away from us, but not much if any sunshine if the fog and clouds don’t clear.  Looks like dry weather through early next week. Wednesday a frontal system is poised to move in which could bring the rain back by Wednesday night. Here is another frontal system shown offshore Friday morning which means more showery weather.

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Air Quality Index:

Eugene-Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 41 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 13 in the Good  category measuring Particulate Matter.

Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 17 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 areas of AM and late night fog ad possibly misty drizzle, a mix of clouds and sun breaks and warmer if and when the patchy lingering fog fades today and Monday,
• Cloudy with areas of AM fog Tuesday, partly cloudy and a bit warmer in the afternoon, partly cloudy with patchy fog Tuesday night.
• highs 57-54 warming to 58 Tuesday lows 40-37 warming back to 40 Tuesday night.
• Cloudy with patchy fog Wednesday AM, partly cloudy in the afternoon, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Wednesday night,
• Mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain Thursday, mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain Thursday night,
• Mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) and a bit cooler Friday and Friday night,
• Then mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of showers Saturday.
• high 60-52 lows 44-40. (seasonal averages high 50 low 35)

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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 areas of fog this AM, partly cloudy and a bit warmer with patchy lingering fog this afternoon, clear this evening, partly cloudy with areas of fog late tonight,
• Patchy AM fog, partly cloudy and a bit warmer Monday, clear in the evening, partly cloudy with patchy fog late at night,
• Patchy AM and late night fog, mostly sunny and cooler Tuesday, mostly clear and colder with patchy fog late at night.
• highs 62-64 lows 44-42 warming to 44.
• Partly cloudy with areas of AM fog Wednesday, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Wednesday night,
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and a bit cooler Thursday, mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain Thursday night through Friday night,
• Then mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a (40%) chance of showers Saturday.
• highs 62-55 lows 46-40. (seasonal averages high 52 low 37)

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Forecast for The South Oregon Coast Including Coos Bay and North Bend:

• Mostly cloudy with patchy fog this AM, sunny and warmer this afternoon, clear tonight,
• Then sunny Monday (warmer) and Tuesday (cooler), clear both nights.
• highs 64-67 cooling to 62 Tuesday lows near 46.
• Partly cloudy Wednesday, then becoming mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Wednesday night,
• Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Thursday through Friday night,
• Then mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of showers Saturday.
• highs 60-55 lows 46-50 cooling to 44 Friday night. (seasonal averages high 52 low 40).

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Forecast for the Cascades in Lane County:

• A mix of clouds and sun this AM, mostly sunny and a bit warmer this afternoon, clear tonight,
• Then sunny and a bit warmer Monday and Tuesday, clear both nights.
• free air freezing level 10,000 ft. rising to 11,000 ft. this afternoon, 12,000 ft. tonight, 13,000 ft. Monday through Tuesday, then 12,000 ft. falling to 11,000 ft. Tuesday night.
• highs 46-50 lows 29-35.
• Mostly sunny Wednesday AM, becoming mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a mix of clouds and sun in the afternoon, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Wednesday night,
• Mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain and a bit cooler Thursday, mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain at night,
• Rain likely (70%) and cooler Friday and Friday night,
• Then mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance  of rain and snow showers Saturday.
• free air freezing level 10,000 ft. Wednesday, snow level 6,500 ft. Wednesday night, 7,000 ft. Thursday and Thursday night, 6,500 ft. Friday, 5,000 ft. Friday night, then 3,500 ft. Saturday.
• highs 47-40 lows 35-26.

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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 weekly weather quiz question for the last time. What is a “Nor\’easter?” Here is the correct answer. A Nor\’easter is a strong low pressure system that affects the Mid Atlantic and New England States. It can form over land or over the coastal waters. These winter weather events are notorious for producing heavy snow, rain, and tremendous waves that crash onto Atlantic beaches, often causing beach erosion and structural damage. Wind gusts associated with these storms can exceed hurricane force in intensity. A nor’easter gets its name from the continuously strong northeasterly winds blowing in from the ocean ahead of the storm and over the coastal areas. 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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A frontal system slowed down allowing for some sunshine and temperatures warmer than I expected on Friday, but it finally moved in at night ending with fog this morning. An upper level ridge of high pressure (Shaded “Arch” shape with blue arrows) has taken over keeping the rain away from us, but not much sunshine.  Looks like dry weather through early next week. Here is another frontal system sitting well offshore Sunday morning. Next Tuesday a frontal system is poised to move in.

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Air Quality Index:

Eugene-Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 53 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.

Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 5 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 16 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 patchy fog late tonight,
• Areas of AM and late night fog, mostly cloudy and warmer Sunday and mostly cloudy Monday,
• Cloudy with areas of AM fog Tuesday, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer in the afternoon, partly cloudy in the evening, then mostly cloudy with patchy fog Tuesday night.
• lows 40-37 warming back to 40 Tuesday night highs 57-54 warming to 58 Tuesday.
• Cloudy with patchy fog Wednesday AM, partly cloudy in the afternoon, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Wednesday night,
• A mix of clouds and sun with a slight (20%) chance of showers Thursday, mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain Thursday night,
• Mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) and a bit cooler Friday and Friday night,
• Then mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of showers Saturday.
• high 60-52 lows 44-40. (seasonal averages high 50 low 35)

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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:

• Partly cloudy this evening, mostly cloudy with areas of fog late tonight and Sunday AM, partly cloudy and a bit warmer in the afternoon, clear in the evening, partly cloudy with patchy fog late Sunday night,
• Patchy AM fog, partly cloudy and a bit warmer Monday, clear in the evening, partly cloudy with patchy fog late at night,
• Patchy AM fog and late night fog, mostly sunny and cooler Tuesday, mostly clear and colder with patchy fog late at night.
• lows 40-44 highs 63-67 cooling back to 63 Tuesday.
• Partly cloudy with patchy AM fog, sunny with a slight (20%) chance of rain Wednesday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain Wednesday night,
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and a bit cooler Thursday, then mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain Thursday night through Friday night,
• Then mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a (40%) chance of showers Saturday.
• highs 62-55 lows 46-40. (seasonal averages high 52 low 37)

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Forecast for The South Oregon Coast Including Coos Bay and North Bend:

• Partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers this evening, becoming mostly cloudy late this evening with patchy fog late tonight and Sunday AM, sunny and warmer Sunday afternoon, clear at night,
• Then sunny Monday (warmer) and Tuesday (cooler), clear both nights.
• lows 46-52 cooling to 49 Monday night highs 64-67 cooling to 62 Tuesday.
• Partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Wednesday, then becoming mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain Wednesday night through Thursday night, a good (50%) chance of rain Friday, a (30%) chance of rain Friday  night,
• Then mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of showers Saturday.
• highs 62-55 lows 48-44. (seasonal averages high 52 low 40).

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Forecast for the Cascades in Lane County:

• Partly cloudy with increasing clouds to mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow showers tonight,
• A mix of clouds and sun Sunday AM, mostly sunny and a bit warmer in the afternoon, clear at night,
• Then sunny and a bit warmer Monday and Tuesday, clear both nights.
• snow level 6,000 ft. tonight, free air freezing level 10,000 ft. rising to 11,000 ft. Sunday afternoon, 12,000 ft. Sunday night, 13,000 ft. Monday through Tuesday, then 12,000 ft. falling to 11,000 ft. Tuesday night.
• lows 32-29 warming to 35 Tuesday night highs 46-50.
• Mostly sunny and a bit cooler Wednesday, becoming mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain Wednesday night,
• A mix of clouds and sun with a slight (20%) chance of showers and a bit cooler Thursday, mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain at night,
• Rain likely (70%) and cooler Friday, rain and snow likely (70%) Friday night,
• Then mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance  of rain and snow showers Saturday.
• free air freezing level 10,000 ft. Wednesday, snow level 6,500 ft. Wednesday night, 7,000 ft. Thursday and Thursday night, 6,500 ft. Friday, 5,000 ft. Friday night, then 3,500 ft. Saturday.
• highs 47-40 lows 35-26.

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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 weekly weather quiz question for the last time. What is a “Nor\’easter?” Here is the correct answer. A Nor\’easter is a strong low pressure system that affects the Mid Atlantic and New England States. It can form over land or over the coastal waters. These winter weather events are notorious for producing heavy snow, rain, and tremendous waves that crash onto Atlantic beaches, often causing beach erosion and structural damage. Wind gusts associated with these storms can exceed hurricane force in intensity. A nor’easter gets its name from the continuously strong northeasterly winds blowing in from the ocean ahead of the storm and over the coastal areas. 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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A frontal system slowed down allowing for some sunshine and temperatures warmer than I expected on Friday, but it finally moved in at night ending with fog this mmorning. An upper level ridge of high pressure (Shaded “Arch” shape with blue arrows) has taken over keeping the rain away from us.  Looks like dry weather through early next week. Here is another frontal system sitting well offshore Sunday morning. Next Tuesday a frontal system is poised to move in.

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Air Quality Index:

Eugene-Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 33 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 20 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 15 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 and cooler today, mostly cloudy with areas of fog late tonight through Monday night.
• highs 55-50 warming to 52 Monday lows 33-40.
• Patchy fog and cloudy Tuesday AM, sunny in the afternoon, mostly cloudy with patchy fog late Tuesday night,
• Cloudy with patchy fog Wednesday AM, mostly sunny in the afternoon, mostly cloudy with patchy fog and a (40%) chance of rain late Wednesday night,
• Mostly cloudy and cooler Thursday with a slight (20%) chance of rain, cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Thursday night,
• Then rain likely (60%) and a bit cooler Friday.
• high 60-52 lows 42-45. (seasonal averages high 50 low 35)

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Home Wood Heating Advisory:

Eugene-Springfield: GREEN – Burning is allowed.

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 and cooler today, partly cloudy this evening, mostly cloudy with areas of fog late tonight,
• Partly cloudy with areas of fog Sunday AM, partly cloudy and a bit warmer with patchy lingering afternoon fog, clear in the evening, partly cloudy with patchy fog late Sunday night,
• Patchy AM fog, mostly sunny and a bit warmer Monday, then mostly clear with patchy fog late at night.
• highs 60-67 lows 39-42.
• Patchy AM fog, mostly sunny and cooler Tuesday, clear in the evening, partly cloudy and colder with patchy fog late at night,
• Partly cloudy with patchy AM fog, sunny Wednesday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain Wednesday night,
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and a bit cooler Thursday, then rain likely (60%) Thursday night and Friday.
• highs 63-57 lows 43-47 cooling to 45 Thursday night. (seasonal averages high 52 low 37)

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Forecast for The South Oregon Coast Including Coos Bay and North Bend:

• Just mostly cloudy and a bit cooler today, partly cloudy this evening, mostly cloudy with patchy fog late tonight and Sunday AM, sunny and warmer Sunday afternoon, clear at night,
• Then sunny and warmer Monday and clear at night.
• highs 58-70 lows 46-52 cooling to 49 Monday night.
• Sunny and cooler Tuesday, clear Tuesday night,
• Sunny Wednesday AM, partly cloudy in the afternoon, then becoming mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain Wednesday night and Thursday, then rain likely (70%) and a bit cooler Thursday night and Friday.
• highs 62-56 lows near 48. (seasonal averages high 52 low 40).

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Forecast for the Cascades in Lane County:

• Partly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain and snow showers today (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), a bit cooler this afternoon, partly cloudy tonight,
• A mix of clouds and sun Sunday AM, mostly sunny and a bit warmer in the afternoon, clear at night,
• Sunny and a bit warmer Monday, then clear Monday night.
• snow level 6,000 ft. today and tonight, level free air freezing 10,000 ft. rising to 11,000 ft. Sunday, 12,000 ft. Sunday night, 13,000 ft. Monday, then 12,000 ft. Monday night.
• highs 40-47 lows 30-36.
• Sunny and a bit warmer Tuesday, mostly clear at night,
• Mostly sunny and a bit cooler Wednesday, mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain Wednesday night,
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and a bit cooler Thursday, cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain at night,
• Then rain likely (70%) and cooler Friday.
• free air freezing level 12,000 ft. Tuesday, 11,000 ft. Tuesday night, 9,000 ft. Wednesday, snow level 7,500 ft. Wednesday night, 7,000 ft. Thursday, 7,500 ft. Thursday night, then 6,000 ft. Friday.
• highs 50-40 lows 34-36 cooling to near 30 Thursday 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. What is a “Nor’easter?” 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 trough of low pressure (Shaded “U” shape with blue arrows) is sending more Pacific moisture our way.  A frontal system is heading our way, but slowed down allowing for some sunshine  and temperatures warmer than I expected. That storm is hitting us tonight. Here is another frontal system sitting offshore Sunday morning. Next Tuesday a frontal system is poised to move in.

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Air Quality Index:

Eugene-Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 11 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 8 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 16 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

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

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Advisories:

• A WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM TONIGHT UNTIL 7 AM SATURDAY FOR NORTHERN AND EASTERN KLAMATH COUNTY, AND WESTERN, CENTRAL AND EASTERN LAKE COUNTY

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

• Mostly cloudy with evening rain, a good (50%) chance of showers late tonight (0.25 in. of rain possible),
• A mix of clouds and sun and cooler Saturday with a slight (20%) chance of AM showers, partly cloudy in the evening, mostly cloudy with areas of fog late Saturday night and Sunday AM, mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with patchy lingering fog Sunday afternoon, partly cloudy in the evening with patchy fog, mostly cloudy with areas of fog late Sunday night,
• Mostly cloudy with patchy fog Monday AM, sunny and a bit warmer in the afternoon, then partly cloudy with patchy fog late Monday night.
• lows 39-36 warming back to 40 Monday night highs 52-57.
• Patchy fog and partly cloudy Tuesday AM, sunny in the afternoon, partly cloudy with patchy fog late Tuesday night,
• Patchy fog with a mix of clouds and sun Wednesday AM, mostly sunny in the afternoon, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and patchy fog late Wednesday night and Thursday (cooler) with patchy afternoon fog, cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Thursday night,
• Then rain likely (60%) and a bit cooler Friday.
• high 60-52 lows 43-45. (seasonal averages high 50 low 35)

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Home Wood Heating Advisory:

Eugene-Springfield: GREEN – Burning is allowed.

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 evening rain, a good (50%) chance of rain late tonight (0.15 in. of rain possible),
• Mostly cloudy and cooler Saturday, mostly cloudy with areas of fog late Saturday night,
• Partly cloudy with areas of fog Sunday AM, partly cloudy and a bit warmer with patchy lingering afternoon fog, clear in the evening, partly cloudy with patchy fog late Sunday night,
• Patchy AM fog, mostly sunny and a bit warmer Monday, then mostly clear with patchy fog late at night.
• lows 40-42 highs 56-67.
• Patchy AM fog, mostly sunny and cooler Tuesday, clear in the evening, partly cloudy and colder with patchy fog late at night,
• Partly cloudy with patchy AM fog, sunny Wednesday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain Wednesday night,
• A slight (20%) chance of rain and a bit cooler Thursday, then rain likely (60%) Thursday night and Friday.
• highs 62-57 lows 43-47 cooling to 45 Thursday night. (seasonal averages high 52 low 37)

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Forecast for The South Oregon Coast Including Coos Bay and North Bend:

• Mostly cloudy with evening rain, a good (50%) chance of late tonight (0.25 in. of rain possible) and breezy (Wind: SW 15-25 mph),
• Just mostly cloudy and a bit cooler Saturday, mostly cloudy with patchy fog late Saturday night and Sunday AM, sunny and warmer Sunday afternoon, clear at night,
• Then sunny and warmer Monday and clear at night.
• lows 42-52 cooling to 49 Monday night highs 59-70.
• Sunny and cooler Tuesday, clear Tuesday night,
• Sunny Wednesday AM, partly cloudy in the afternoon, then becoming mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain Wednesday night and Thursday, then rain likely (70%) and a bit cooler Thursday night and Friday.
• highs 62-56 lows near 48. (seasonal averages high 52 low 40).

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Forecast for the Cascades in Lane County:

• Mostly cloudy with evening rain and snow, rain and snow showers likely (70%) late tonight (0.50 in. of rain possible, 2-4 in. of snow possible),
• A mix of clouds and sun with a (30%) chance of AM rain and snow showers Saturday (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), a bit cooler in the afternoon, partly cloudy Saturday night,
• Partly cloudy and a bit warmer Sunday, mostly clear at night,
• Sunny and a bit warmer Monday, then clear Monday night.
• snow level 5,000 ft. falling to 4,000 ft. late tonight, 3,500 ft. Saturday AM, free air freezing level 7,500 ft. rising to 8,000 ft. Saturday night, 9,000 ft. rising to 11,000 ft. Sunday, 12,000 ft. Sunday night and Monday, then 13,000 ft. Monday night.
• lows 27-36 highs 38-47.
• Sunny and a bit warmer Tuesday, mostly clear at night,
• Mostly sunny and a bit cooler Wednesday, mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain Wednesday night,
• Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain and a bit cooler Thursday, cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain at night,
• Then rain and snow likely (70%) and cooler Friday.
• free air freezing level 13,000 ft. Tuesday, 11,000 ft. Tuesday night, 10,000 ft. Wednesday, snow level 7,500 ft. Wednesday night, 7,000 ft. Thursday and Thursday night, then 6,000 ft. Friday.
• highs 49-40 lows 34-36 cooling to near 30 Thursday 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. What is a “Nor’easter?” 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 trough of low pressure (Shaded “U” shape with blue arrows) is sending more Pacific moisture our way.  A frontal system is heading our way bringing increasing rain chances. Here is another frontal system sitting offshore Sunday morning. Next Tuesday a frontal system is poised to move in.

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Air Quality Index:

Eugene-Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 16 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 110 in the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups 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 WIND WARNING IS IN EFFECT  UNTIL 6 PM THIS EVENING FOR THE NORTH OREGON COAST AND THE CENTRAL OREGON COAST.

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

• Becoming mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and a bit cooler this afternoon (0.10 in. of rain possible), evening rain, a good (50%) chance of showers late tonight (0.25 in. of rain possible),
• A mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler Saturday with a slight (20%) chance of AM showers, mostly cloudy with areas of fog late Saturday night,
• Areas of AM fog, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with patchy lingering fog Sunday afternoon, then partly cloudy with patchy fog late Sunday night.
• highs 55-52 warming to 56 Sunday lows 40-37 warming back to 40 Sunday night.
• Partly cloudy with patchy fog Monday AM, sunny and a bit warmer in the afternoon, partly cloudy with patchy fog late Monday night,
• Patchy fog and partly cloudy Tuesday AM, sunny in the afternoon, partly cloudy with patchy fog late Tuesday night,
• Patchy fog with a mix of clouds and sun Wednesday AM,  mostly sunny in the afternoon, partly cloudy in the evening, mostly cloudy cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain late Wednesday night,
• Then mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of rain Thursday.
• high 59-55 lows 40-44. (seasonal averages high 50 low 35)

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Home Wood Heating Advisory:

Eugene-Springfield: GREEN – Burning is allowed.

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 this afternoon (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), evening rain, a good (50%) chance of rain late tonight (0.15 in. of rain possible),
• Mostly cloudy Saturday, partly cloudy in the evening, mostly cloudy with areas of fog late Saturday night,
• Partly cloudy with areas of fog Sunday AM, mostly sunny with patchy lingering afternoon fog and a bit warmer, then clear with patchy fog late Sunday night.
• highs 57-62 lows 40-42.
• Patchy AM fog, mostly sunny and a bit warmer Monday and Tuesday, clear with patchy fog late both nights,
• Patchy AM fog, partly cloudy and a bit cooler in the afternoon, then mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain Wednesday night and Thursday (a bit cooler).
• highs 64-58 lows 42-45. (seasonal averages high 52 low 37)

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Forecast for The South Oregon Coast Including Coos Bay and North Bend:

• Mostly cloudy with rain this afternoon (0.20 in. of rain possible) and breezy (Wind: S 15-25 mph gusts to 45 mph), evening rain, coastal showers late tonight while inland rain late (0.30 in. of rain possible) and breezy (Wind: SW 15-25 mph gusts to 40 mph shifting S 5 mph late),
• Just mostly cloudy Saturday, partly cloudy in the evening, mostly cloudy with patchy fog late Saturday night and Sunday AM, sunny and warmer Sunday afternoon, then clear at night.
• highs 59-63 lows 44-48.
• Sunny Monday and Tuesday, clear both nights,
• Sunny Wednesday AM, partly cloudy in the afternoon, then becoming mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain Wednesday night and Thursday.
• highs 65-58 lows near 48. (seasonal averages high 52 low 40).

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Forecast for the Cascades in Lane County:

• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain this afternoon, evening rain and snow, rain and snow showers likely (70%) late tonight (0.50 in. of rain possible, 1-4 in. of snow possible),
• A mix of clouds and sun with a (30%) chance of AM rain and snow showers Saturday (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), a bit cooler in the afternoon with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow showers, partly cloudy with a (30%) chance of evening rain and snow showers, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers late Saturday night,
• Partly cloudy and a bit warmer Sunday, then mostly clear at night.
• snow level 6,500 ft. this afternoon, 5,000 ft. falling to 4,000 ft. tonight and Saturday,  6,500 ft. rising to 7,500 ft. Saturday night, free air freezing level 9,000 ft. rising to 11,000 ft. Sunday, then 12,000 ft. Sunday night.
• highs 42-38 warming to 45 Sunday lows 28-35.
• Sunny and a bit warmer Monday and Tuesday (a bit warmer), clear to mostly clear both nights,
• Mostly sunny Wednesday, partly cloudy early then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Wednesday night and Thursday.
• free air freezing level 12,000 ft. Monday, 13,000 ft. Monday night and Tuesday, 11,000 ft. Tuesday night, 10,000 ft. Wednesday, snow level 7,500 ft. Wednesday night, then 7,000 ft. Thursday.
• highs 45-48 cooling to 46 Thursday lows 34-36.

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

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