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

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An upper level low pressure trough (Shaded “U” shape with blue arrows) still controls our weather and has kept the showers around as it sends another frontal system into Oregon. The parade of storms continues with this frontal system (position shown is Monday) as it moves in Sunday. Note: Don’t forget that this is the weekend when Daylight Saving Time begins. Remember to “Spring Forward” and turn your clocks ahead one hour at bedtime Saturday night.  official change occurs at 2:00 am Sunday. The Fire Department reminds you to check the batteries in your smoke detectors, CO2 detectors and  Radon detectors if you have them.

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Air Quality Index:

Eugene-Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 25 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 17 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 HIGH WIND WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING FOR THE NORTH OREGON COAST, THE CENTRAL OREGON COAST, 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 CENTRAL COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE, THE OREGON CASCADE FOOTHILLS, THE CASCADE FOOTHILLS IN LANE COUNTY, THE NORTHERN OREGON CASCADES, THE CASCADES IN LANE COUNTY, AND THE UPPER HOOD RIVER VALLEY.
• A FLOOD WATCH IS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST, THE CURRY COUNTY COAST, CENTRAL DOUGLAS COUNTY, EASTERN CURRY COUNTY, JOSEPHINE COUNTY.
• A HIGH WIND WATCH IS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON FOR THE KLAMATH BASIN, NORTHERN AND EASTERN KLAMATH COUNTY, AND CENTRAL, EASTERN AND WESTERN LAKE COUNTY.
• A WINTER STORM WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SATURDAY UNTIL 11 PM MONDAY  FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON CASCADES, THE SOUTHERN OREGON CASCADES AND THE SISKIYOU MOUNTAINS.
• A WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM UNTIL 10 AM SATURDAY FOR THE KLAMATH BASIN, NORTHERN AND EASTERN KLAMATH COUNTY, AND CENTRAL, EASTERN AND WESTERN 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 showers likely (70%), rain late tonight (0.25 in. of rain possible),
• Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit warmer Saturday (0.25 in. of rain possible), evening showers, rain late Saturday night (0.50 in. of rain possible),
• Mostly cloudy with rain Sunday (0.50 in. of rain possible) and windy (Wind: SE 5-10 mph increasing and switching to SW 25-35 mph in the afternoon), showers at night (0.30 in. of rain possible) and breezy (Wind: SW 15-25 mph gusts to 45 mph decreasing to 30 mph late at night),
• Mostly cloudy with showers Monday, then showers likely (70%) at night.
• lows 43-39 highs near 53.
• Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with showers likely (60%) Tuesday, a good (50%) chance of showers Tuesday night,
• Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a (40%) chance of showers Wednesday, just partly cloudy at night,
• Then mostly sunny and a bit warmer Thursday and Friday, partly cloudy Thursday night.
• highs 53-63 lows 40-37 warming back to 40 Thursday night. (seasonal averages high 56 low 37).

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Home Wood Heating Advisory:

Eugene-Springfield: GREEN – Burning is Allowed.

Oakridge: GREEN – Burning 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 cloudy with rain likely (70%) this evening, rain late tonight (0.15 in. of rain possible),
• Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit cooler Saturday (0.55 in. of rain possible, afternoon snow level 3,500 ft. falling to 3,000 ft.), rain at night (0.25 in. of rain possible, snow level 3,000 ft.),
• Mostly cloudy with rain Sunday (0.60 in. of rain possible, AM snow level 3,500 ft.) and breezy (Wind: SW 15-25 mph gusts to 45 mph), showers Sunday night (0.40 in. of rain possible, snow level 3,500 ft. falling to 3,000 ft.),
• Rain and snow showers Monday AM, showers Monday afternoon, evening showers likely (60%), then rain and snow showers late Monday night.
• lows 44-40 highs 52-56.
• Cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain, rain likely (70%) Tuesday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of showers at night,
• Partly cloudy with a (30%) chance of AM rain, a slight (20%) chance of showers and a bit warmer Wednesday afternoon, just partly cloudy with patchy fog late Wednesday night,
• Then mostly cloudy with patchy mainly AM and late night fog and sunny and a bit warmer Thursday and Friday, mostly clear Thursday night.
• highs 56-66 lows 40-36 warming back to 40 Friday. (seasonal averages high 57 low 39).

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

• Mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) this evening, rain late tonight (0.30 in. of rain possible) and breezy (Wind: SW 10-20 mph increasing and shifting to S 20-30 mph late tonight at the shore while S 10-20 mph inland),
• Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit cooler Saturday (0.80 in. of rain possible) and breezy (Wind: SW 15-25 mph), rain Saturday night (0.50 in. of rain possible) and breezy (Wind: SW 15-25 mph),
• Rain Sunday (1.10 in. of rain possible) and windy (Wind: SW 25-40 at the shore while SW 20-30 mph inland in the afternoon), showers Sunday night (0.60 in. of rain possible) and breezy (Wind: SW 20-25 gusts to 40 mph decreasing to SW 10-20 mph late Sunday night),
• Mostly cloudy with showers Monday, then showers likely (70%) Monday night.
• lows 46-43 warming back to 46 Monday night highs near 53.
• Cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers Tuesday AM, rain likely (70%) and a bit warmer in the afternoon,  mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of showers Tuesday night,
• Partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain in the AM, a slight (20%) chance of showers and a bit warmer Wednesday afternoon, just partly cloudy Wednesday night,
• Then mostly sunny and a bit warmer Thursday and Friday, mostly clear Thursday night.
• highs 54-62 lows 43-40 warming to 44 Thursday night. (seasonal averages high 54 low 41).

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Forecast for the Cascades in Lane County:

• Cloudy with rain and snow showers this evening, rain and snow late tonight (0.25 in. of rain possible, 1-3 in. of snow possible),
• Mostly cloudy with rain and snow and a bit cooler Saturday (0.50 in. of rain possible, 3-6 in. of snow possible), evening rain and snow showers, rain and snow late Saturday night (0.50 in. of rain possible, 2-5 in. of snow possible),
• Rain and snow Sunday and windy (Wind: S 10-15 mph gusts to 30 mph increasing and shifting to SW 25-35 mph gusts to 5o mph in the afternoon), rain and snow showers at night and windy (Wind: W 20-30 mph gusts to 55 mph decreasing to 40 mph late at night),
• Mostly cloudy with snow showers and a bit cooler Monday, then rain and snow showers Monday night.
• snow level 5,000 ft. tonight, 3,500 ft. Saturday and Saturday night, 4,000 ft. Sunday, 3,500 ft. Sunday night, then 3,000 ft. Monday and Monday night.
• lows 32-24 highs 38-40 cooling to 37 Monday night.
• Mostly cloudy with rain and snow showers likely (60%) and a bit cooler Tuesday, a good (50%) chance of rain and snow showers at night,
• Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a (30%) chance of rain and snow showers Wednesday,  just partly cloudy Wednesday night,
• Then mostly sunny and warmer Thursday and Friday, partly cloudy Thursday night.
• snow level 3,500 ft. Tuesday, 4,500 ft. Tuesday night, 5,500 ft. Wednesday, free air freezing level 7,000 ft. Wednesday night and Thursday, partly cloudy Thursday night,
• Then mostly sunny Friday.
• highs 35-47 lows 25-30.

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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 “Percolation Path?” Please remember to post your answer as a comment by clicking on “no comments /comments” in the upper right hand portion of this page under the caption, then add your comment. The first person to post the correct answer will win a week of free personalized weather forecasts tailored to your needs. The answer has to be a comment to win. An email answer will not count. Good luck.

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An upper level low pressure trough (Shaded “U” shape with blue arrows) still controls our weather and has kept the showers around as it sent another frontal system into Oregon. The parade of storms continues with this frontal system Monday. Another cold front (shown well to our East) will have already pushed through. Note: Don’t forget that this is the weekend when Daylight Saving Time begins. Remember to “Spring Forward” and turn your clocks ahead one hour at bedtime Saturday night.  official change occurs at 2:00 am Sunday. The Fire Department reminds you to check the batteries in your smoke detectors, CO2 detectors and  Radon detectors if you have them.

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Air Quality Index:

Eugene-Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 35 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 7 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 19 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

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

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Advisories:

• A FLOOD WATCH IS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST, THE CURRY COUNTY COAST, CENTRAL DOUGLAS COUNTY, EASTERN CURRY COUNTY, JOSEPHINE COUNTY,
• A WINTER STORM WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SATURDAY UNTIL 11 PM MONDAY  FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON CASCADES, THE SOUTHERN OREGON CASCADES AND THE SISKIYOU MOUNTAINS.
• A WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM UNTIL 10 AM SATURDAY FOR THE KLAMATH BASIN, NORTHERN AND EASTERN KLAMATH COUNTY, AND CENTRAL, EASTERN AND WESTERN LAKE COUNTY.

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

• Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain this afternoon (0.10 in. of rain possible), evening showers likely (70%), rain late tonight (0.25 in. of rain possible),
• Mostly cloudy with rain a bit cooler Saturday (0.50 in. of rain possible) and Saturday night (0.25 in. of rain possible),
• Mostly cloudy with rain Sunday and in the evening, showers at night.
• highs near 53 lows 43-39.
• Mostly cloudy with showers Monday and Monday night,
• Cloudy and a bit warmer with showers likely (70%) Tuesday, mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of showers Tuesday night,
• Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of showers Wednesday, then just partly cloudy Wednesday night and Thursday.
• highs 52-60 lows near 39. (seasonal averages high 56 low 37).

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Home Wood Heating Advisory:

Eugene-Springfield: GREEN – Burning is Allowed.

Oakridge: GREEN – Burning 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 cloudy with rain and a bit cooler this afternoon (0.15 in. of rain possible), evening showers likely (70%), rain likely (70%) late tonight (0.15 in. of rain possible),
• Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit cooler Saturday (0.50 in. of rain possible, afternoon snow level 3,500 ft. falling to 3,000 ft.), rain at night (0.20 in. of rain possible, snow level 3,000 ft.),
• Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit warmer Sunday (AM snow level 3,500 ft.) and breezy (Wind: SE 5-10 mph increasing and shifting to SW 15-25 mph), then showers Sunday night.
• highs 57-53 lows 44-40.
• Rain and snow showers Monday AM, showers and a bit cooler Monday afternoon, showers likely (60%) Monday night,
• Cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers Tuesday, mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of showers at night,
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers and a bit warmer Wednesday, then just partly cloudy Wednesday night and Thursday.
• highs 53-63 lows 40-36. (seasonal averages high 57 low 39).

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

• Mostly cloudy with rain today (0.30 in. of rain possible), evening showers likely (70%), rain late tonight (0.30 in. of rain possible) and breezy (Wind: SW 5-10 mph increasing to S 20-30 mph at the shore while S 10-15 mph inland),
• Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit cooler Saturday (0.80 in. of rain possible) and breezy (Wind: SW 15-25 mph), rain Saturday night (0.40 in. of rain possible),
• Rain Sunday and windy (Wind: SW 20-30 at the shore while S 10-15 mph increasing to SW 20-25 mph inland in the afternoon), then showers Sunday night.
• highs 56-53 lows 47-43.
• Mostly cloudy with showers Monday, showers likely (70%) Monday night,
• Cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers Tuesday, mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of showers Tuesday night,
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers and a bit warmer Wednesday, then just partly cloudy and a bit warmer Wednesday night and Thursday.
• highs 52-62 lows 42-45. (seasonal averages high 54 low 41).

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Forecast for the Cascades in Lane County:

• Cloudy with rain and a bit cooler this afternoon (0.25 in. of rain possible, 1 in. of snow possible), rain and snow showers this evening, rain and snow late tonight (0.25 in. of rain possible, 1-3 in. of snow possible),
• Mostly cloudy with rain and snow and a bit cooler Saturday (0.50 in. of rain possible, 4-8 in. of snow possible), rain and snow Saturday night,
• Mostly cloudy with rain and snow Sunday and in the evening, then rain and snow showers late at night.
• snow level 5,500 ft. today, 5,000 ft. tonight, 3,500 ft. Saturday and Saturday night, 4,000 ft. Sunday, then 3,500 ft. Sunday night.
• highs 42-34 lows 30-26.
• Mostly cloudy with snow showers and a bit cooler Monday, rain and snow showers likely (70%) Monday night,
• Rain and snow showers likely (70%) and a bit warmer Tuesday, a good (50%) chance of rain and snow showers at night,
• A mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow showers Wednesday, then just partly cloudy Wednesday night and Thursday.
• snow level 3,000 ft. Monday through Tuesday, 3,500 ft. Tuesday night, then 4,500 ft. Wednesday, free air freezing level 7,000 ft. Wednesday night, then 9,000 ft. Thursday.
• highs 33-43 lows 24-28.

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

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An upper level low pressure trough (Shaded “U” shape with blue arrows) still controls our weather and has kept the showers around as it sent another frontal system into Oregon. The parade of storms continues with this frontal system Monday. Another cold front (shown well to our East) will have already pushed through. Note: Don’t forget that this is the weekend when Daylight Saving Time begins. Remember to “Spring Forward” and turn your clocks ahead one hour at bedtime Saturday night.  official change occurs at 2:00 am Sunday. The Fire Department reminds you to check the batteries in your smoke detectors, CO2 detectors and  Radon detectors if you have them.

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Air Quality Index:

Eugene-Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 18 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 18 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

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

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Advisories:

• A WINTER STORM WATCH IS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON CASCADES, THE SOUTHERN OREGON CASCADES AND THE SISKIYOU MOUNTAINS.

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

• Partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers this evening, increasing clouds late tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Cloudy with a slight (20%) of AM rain, mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of rain Friday afternoon (0.10 in. of rain possible), showers likely (70%) Friday night (0.25 in. of rain possible),
• Mostly cloudy with rain a bit cooler Saturday (0.40 in. of rain possible), showers Saturday night (0.25 in. of rain possible),
• Mostly cloudy with rain, possibly heavy at times, Sunday afternoon, then rain at night.
• lows 40-43 cooling back to 40 Sunday night highs near 52.
• Mostly cloudy with rain Monday, showers likely (70%) at night,
• Cloudy and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of showers Tuesday, mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of showers Tuesday night,
• Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of showers Wednesday, then just partly cloudy Wednesday night and Thursday.
• highs 52-60 lows near 38. (seasonal averages high 56 low 37).

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Home Wood Heating Advisory:

Eugene-Springfield: GREEN – Burning is Allowed.

Oakridge: GREEN – Burning 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 cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening rain, just mostly cloudy late tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
• a (40%) chance of AM rain, rain and a bit cooler Friday afternoon (0.15 in. of rain possible), rain likely (70%) at night (0.15 in. of rain possible),
• Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit cooler Saturday (0.50 in. of rain possible, afternoon snow level 3,500 ft.), rain Saturday night (snow level 3,500 ft.),
• Then mostly cloudy with rain and a bit warmer Sunday and Sunday night.
• lows 43-40 highs 57-53.
• Rain and a bit cooler Monday, showers likely (60%) Monday night,
• Cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers Tuesday, mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of showers Tuesday night,
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers and a bit warmer Wednesday, then just partly cloudy Wednesday night and Thursday.
• highs 53-63 lows 40-36. (seasonal averages high 57 low 39).

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

• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of inland rain late tonight,
• Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of coastal rain Friday AM while inland AM rain likely (70%), rain (0.30 in. of rain possible) in the afternoon (0.15 in. of rain possible), evening rain likely (70%), rain late Friday night (0.30 in. of rain possible),
• Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit cooler Saturday (0.80 in. of rain possible)and breezy (Wind: SW 15-25 mph at the shore while S 10-15 mph inland), then rain Saturday night (0.40 in. of rain possible) through Sunday night.
• lows 45-47 cooling to 43 Sunday night highs 56-53.
• Mostly cloudy with rain Monday, showers likely (70%) Monday night,
• Cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers Tuesday, mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of showers Tuesday night,
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers and a bit warmer Wednesday, then just partly cloudy and a bit warmer Wednesday night and Thursday.
• highs 52-62 lows 42-45. (seasonal averages high 54 low 41).

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Forecast for the Cascades in Lane County:

• Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain and snow showers this evening, a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow showers tonight,
• Cloudy with AM rain and snow likely (70%), rain and a bit cooler Friday (0.10 in. of rain possible, 1 in. of snow possible), rain and snow showers likely (70%) Friday night,
• Mostly cloudy with rain and snow and a bit cooler Saturday, then rain and snow showers, Saturday night,
• Mostly cloudy with rain and snow Sunday, then rain and snow showers at night.
• snow level 5,000 ft. tonight, 5,500 ft. Friday and Friday night, 4,000 ft. Saturday, 3,500 ft. Saturday night, then 4,000 ft. Sunday and Sunday night.
• lows 30-26 highs 42-36.
• Mostly cloudy with rain and snow likely (70%) and a bit cooler Monday, snow showers likely (70%) Monday night,
• Rain and snow showers likely (70%) and a bit warmer Tuesday, a good (50%) chance of rain and snow showers at night,
• A mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow showers Wednesday, then just partly cloudy Wednesday night and Thursday.
• snow level 3,000 ft. Monday through Tuesday, 3,500 ft. Tuesday night, then 4,500 ft. Wednesday, free air freezing level 7,000 ft. Wednesday night, then 9,000 ft. Thursday.
• highs 33-43 lows 24-28.

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

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An upper level low pressure trough (Shaded “U” shape with blue arrows) still controls our weather and will keep the showers around as it sent another frontal system into Oregon. The warm front pushed Wednesday and the cold front followed today. There’s still a chance of a thunderstorm this afternoon.  The parade of storms continues with this frontal system on Saturday. Sunday yet another frontal system will be over the Pacific Ocean headed our way. Note: Don’t forget that this is the weekend when Daylight Saving Time begins. Remember to “Spring Forward” and turn your clocks ahead one hour at bedtime Saturday night. The official change occurs at 2:00 am Sunday. The Fire Department reminds you to check the batteries in your smoke detectors, CO2 detectors and  Radon detectors if you have them.

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Air Quality Index:

Eugene-Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 18 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 18 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:

• A mix of clouds and sun with  good (50%) chance of showers, a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of a thunderstorm this afternoon (0.10 in. of rain possible), partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers late tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Cloudy with a good (50%) of rain and a bit cooler Friday (0.10 in. of rain possible), mostly cloudy with evening showers likely (70%), a good (50%) chance of showers late Friday night (0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Mostly cloudy with rain a bit cooler Saturday, showers likely (70%) in the evening, then  rain Saturday night.
• highs 56-50 lows 38-42 cooling to 40 Saturday night.
• Mostly cloudy with rain Sunday through Monday, cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers at night,
• Showers likely (60%) Tuesday, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers at night,
• Then a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a (30%) chance of showers Wednesday.
• highs 52-50 warming to 55 Wednesday lows near 38. (seasonal averages high 55 low 37).

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Home Wood Heating Advisory:

Eugene-Springfield: GREEN – Burning is Allowed.

Oakridge: GREEN – Burning 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 cloudy with showers likely (70%) and a bit cooler this afternoon (0.25 in. of rain possible), partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening showers, a slight (20%) chance of rain late tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of AM rain, rain likely (60%) and a bit cooler Friday afternoon (0.30 in. of rain possible), cloudy with a good (50%) chance of evening showers, just cloudy at night,
• Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit cooler Saturday afternoon, evening showers then rain late Saturday night.
• highs 62-54 lows 42-40.
• Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit warmer Sunday, evening rain, showers late Sunday night,
• Rain and a bit cooler Monday, showers likely (60%) Monday night and Tuesday, mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of showers Tuesday night,
• Then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers and a bit warmer Wednesday .
• highs 56-54 warming to 59 Wednesday lows 40-37. (seasonal averages high 57 low 39).

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

• Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with coastal afternoon showers likely (70%) while a good (50%) chance of inland showers this afternoon (0.25 in. of rain possible), partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening showers, a slight (20%) chance of rain late tonight,
• Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of coastal rain Friday AM, rain (0.30 in. of rain possible) likely (70%) in the afternoon, a good (50%) chance of evening showers, coastal rain late at night while a good (50%) chance of inland rain late Friday night (0.30 in. of rain possible),
• Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit cooler Saturday afternoon and breezy (Wind: S 15-25 mph at the shore while S 10-15 mph inland), showers in the evening, then rain likely (70%) late Saturday night.
• highs 58-53 lows near 45.
• Rain, possibly heavy at times, Sunday afternoon, rain in the evening, showers late at night,
• Mostly cloudy with rain Monday, showers likely (70%) Monday night,
• Cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers and a bit warmer Tuesday, then mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of showers Tuesday night,
• Then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Wednesday.
• highs 54-58 lows near 44. (seasonal averages high 54 low 41).

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Forecast for the Cascades in Lane County:

• Mostly cloudy with rain and snow showers likely (70%) and a bit cooler this afternoon (0.25 in. of rain possible, 2 in. of snow possible), partly cloudy increasing to mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain and snow showers tonight,
• Rain and snow at times and a bit cooler Friday (0.25 in. of rain possible, 2-3 in. of snow possible, evening rain and snow showers likely (70%), a (40%) chance of rain and snow  showers late Friday night,
• Mostly cloudy with rain and snow Saturday, evening rain and snow showers, then rain and snow likely (70%)  Saturday night.
• snow level 4,500 ft. today and tonight,m 5,000 ft. Friday, 5,500 ft. falling to 4,000 ft. Friday night, 4,000 ft. Saturday, then 3,500 ft. Saturday night.
• highs 40-36 lows 29-26.
• Mostly cloudy with rain and snow Sunday, rain and snow showers at night,
• Rain and snow likely (70%) Monday, rain and snow showers likely (70%) Monday night and Tuesday, a good (50%) chance of rain and snow showers at night,
• Then a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow showers Wednesday.
• snow level 3,500 ft. Sunday, 4,500 ft. Sunday night, 3,000 ft. Monday, 2,500 ft. Monday night, 3,000 ft. Tuesday and Tuesday night, then 3,500 ft. Wednesday.
• highs 38-33 warming to 38 Wednesday lows near 25.

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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 “Percolation Path?” Please remember to post your answer as a comment by clicking on “no comments /comments” in the upper right hand portion of this page under the caption, then add your comment. The first person to post the correct answer will win a week of free personalized weather forecasts tailored to your needs. The answer has to be a comment to win. An email answer will not count. Good luck.

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An upper level low pressure trough (Shaded “U” shape with blue arrows) still controls our weather and will keep the showers around as it sends another frontal system into Oregon. The warm front pushed in this morning ad the cold front follows. The parade of storms continues with this frontal system on Saturday. Sunday yet another frontal system will be over the Pacific Ocean headed our way. Note: Don’t forget that this is the weekend when Daylight Saving Time begins. Remember to “Spring Forward” and turn your clocks ahead one hour at bedtime Saturday night. The official change occurs at 2:00 am Sunday. The Fire Department reminds you to check the batteries in your smoke detectors, CO2 detectors and  Radon detectors if you have them.

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Air Quality Index:

Eugene-Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 10 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 60 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.

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

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

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Advisories:

• A COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM THURSDAY FOR THE NORTH OREGON COAST AND THE CENTRAL OREGON COAST.
• A HIGH WIND WARNING IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM THURSDAY FOR THE NORTH OREGON COAST AND THE CENTRAL OREGON COAST.
• A HIGH WIND WARNING IS IN EFFECT 4 AM THURSDAY FOR THE COAST RANGE OF NORTHWEST OREGON AND THE CENTRAL COAST RANGE OF WESTERN OREGON.
• A WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM THURSDAY FOR THE LOWER COLUMBIA, THE GREATER PORTLAND METRO AREA, THE CENTRAL  WILLAMETTE VALLEY, AND THE SOUTH WILLAMETTE VALLEY.
• A HIGH SURF WARNING IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM THURSDAY FOR FOR THE NORTH OREGON COAST AND THE CENTRAL OREGON COAST.
• A HIGH WIND WARNING IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM THURSDAY FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST AND THE CURRY COUNTY COAST.
• A HIGH WIND WARNING IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM THURSDAY FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON CASCADES, THE SOUTHERN OREGON CASCADES, AND THE SISKIYOU MOUNTAINS.
• A HIGH WIND WARNING IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM THURSDAY FOR THE KLAMATH BASIN, NORTHERN AND EASTERN KLAMATH COUNTY, AND CENTRAL, EASTERN, AND WESTERN LAKE COUNTY.
• A HIGH SURF WARNING IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM THURSDAY FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST AND THE CURRY COUNTY COAST.
•  A WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM THURSDAY FOR CENTRAL DOUGLAS COUNTY, EASTERN CURRY COUNTY, JOSEPHINE COUNTY, THE EASTERN DOUGLAS COUNTY FOOTHILLS, AND JACKSON COUNTY.

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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 evening rain, rain (0.75 in. of rain possible) late tonight and windy (Wind: S 20-30 mph gusts to 45 mph),
• AM rain likely (70%), a good (50%) chance of showers and a bit cooler Thursday afternoon (0.10 in. of rain possible), partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers late Thursday night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Cloudy with a good (50%) of rain and a bit cooler Friday (0.10 in. of rain possible), mostly cloudy with evening showers likely (70%), a good (50%) chance of showers late Friday night (0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Mostly cloudy with rain a bit cooler Saturday, then showers likely (70%) Saturday night.
• lows 46-38 warming to 42 Friday night cooling to 40 Saturday night highs 56-50.
• Mostly cloudy with rain Sunday through Monday, cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers at night,
• Showers likely (60%) Tuesday, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers at night,
• Then a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a (30%) chance of showers Wednesday.
• highs 52-50 warming to 55 Wednesday lows near 38. (seasonal averages high 55 low 37).

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Home Wood Heating Advisory:

Eugene-Springfield: GREEN – Burning is Allowed.

Oakridge: GREEN – Burning 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 cloudy with rain tonight (0.45 in. of rain possible) and breezy (Wind: S 15-25 mph),
• AM rain, showers likely (70%) and a bit cooler Thursday afternoon (0.25 in. of rain possible), partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening showers, a slight (20%) chance of rain late at night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Mostly cloudy with AM rain, rain likely (60%) and a bit cooler Friday afternoon (0.30 in. of rain possible), cloudy with a good (50%) chance of evening showers, rain likely (60%) at night (0.15 in. of rain possible) snow level 3,500 ft. late at night),
• Mostly cloudy with AM snow (possibly heavy at times) and rain, rain and a bit cooler Saturday afternoon, then rain likely (60%) Saturday night.
• lows 49-40 highs 62-54.
• Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit warmer Sunday, evening rain, showers late Sunday night,
• Rain and a bit cooler Monday, showers likely (60%) Monday night and Tuesday, then mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of showers Tuesday night and Wednesday ( a bit warmer).
• highs 56-54 warming to 59 Wednesday lows 40-37. (seasonal averages high 57 low 39).

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

• Mostly cloudy with rain, heavy at times, late tonight (1.00 in. of rain possible) and very windy (Wind: S 35-50 mph at the shore decreasing and shifting to SW 15-25 mph late tonight while S 25-35 mph inland decreasing and shifting to SW 15-20 mph inland late tonight),
• Mostly cloudy with rain Thursday AM, a bit cooler with coastal afternoon showers while a good (50%) chance of inland showers Thursday afternoon (0.25 in. of rain possible), partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening showers, a slight (20%) chance of rain late Thursday night,
• Mostly cloudy with rain Friday AM, rain (0.30 in. of rain possible) likely (70%) in the afternoon, a good (50%) chance of evening showers, coastal rain late while inland rain likely (70%) late Friday night (0.30 in. of rain possible),
• Mostly cloudy with rain, possibly heavy at times, and a bit cooler Saturday afternoon, then rain likely (70%) Saturday night.
• lows 50-44 highs 58-53.
• Rain, possibly heavy at times, Sunday afternoon, rain in the evening, showers late at night,
• Mostly cloudy with rain Monday, showers likely (70%) Monday night,
• Cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers and a bit warmer Tuesday, then mostly cloudy with a (%) chance of showers Tuesday night and Wednesday.
• highs 54-58 lows near 44. (seasonal averages high 54 low 41).

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Forecast for the Cascades in Lane County:

• Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of evening rain, rain late tonight and windy (Wind: S 20-30 mph gusts to 50 mph decreasing to 40 mph late tonight),
• Mostly cloudy with AM rain and snow, rain and snow showers and a bit cooler Thursday afternoon (0.50 in. of rain possible, 1-4 in. of snow possible), partly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow showers at night,
• Rain and snow and a bit cooler Friday, evening rain and snow showers likely (70%), a (40%) chance of rain and snow  showers late Friday night,
• Mostly cloudy with rain and snow Saturday,then rain and snow showers likely (70%)  Saturday night.
• snow level 7,000 ft. tonight, 5,000 ft. Thursday through Friday, 4,500 ft. Friday night, 3,500 ft. Saturday, then 4,000 ft. Saturday night.
• lows 33-26 highs 40-36.
• Mostly cloudy with rain and snow likely (70%) Sunday through Monday, snow showers likely (70%) at night,
• Mostly cloudy with rain and snow showers likely (70%) and a bit warmer Tuesday, a good (50%) chance of rain and snow showers at night,
• Then a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a (30%) chance of rain and snow showers Wednesday.
• snow level 3,500 ft. Sunday, 4,500 ft. Sunday night, 3,000 ft. Monday through Tuesday night, then 4,000 ft. Wednesday.
• highs 38-33 warming to 38 Wednesday lows near 25.

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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 “Percolation Path?” Please remember to post your answer as a comment by clicking on “no comments /comments” in the upper right hand portion of this page under the caption, then add your comment. The first person to post the correct answer will win a week of free personalized weather forecasts tailored to your needs. The answer has to be a comment to win. An email answer will not count. Good luck.

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An upper level low pressure trough (Shaded “U” shape with blue arrows) still controls our weather and will keep the showers around as it sends another frontal system into Oregon. More storms will follow as a frontal system (position shown is Thursday AM) pushes through today,  and between tonight and Thursday morning. We will be visited by yet another frontal system moves in Friday. The parade of storms continues with this frontal system on Sunday. Note: Don’t forget that this is the weekend when Daylight Saving Time begins. Remember to “Spring Forward” and turn your clocks ahead one hour at bedtime Saturday night. The official change occurs at 2:00 am Sunday. The Fire Department reminds you to check the batteries in your smoke detectors, CO2 detectors and  Radon detectors if you have them.

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Air Quality Index:

Eugene-Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 14 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 55 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.

Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 51 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.

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

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Advisories:

• A COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY UNTIL 4 AM THURSDAY FOR THE NORTH OREGON COAST AND THE CENTRAL OREGON COAST.
• A HIGH WIND WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TODAY UNTIL 2 AM THURSDAY FOR THE NORTH OREGON COAST AND THE CENTRAL OREGON COAST.
• A HIGH WIND WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM TODAY UNTIL 4 AM THURSDAY FOR THE COAST RANGE OF NORTHWEST OREGON, AND THE CENTRAL COAST RANGE OF WESTERN OREGON.
• A WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON UNTIL 6 AM THURSDAY FOR THE LOWER COLUMBIA, THE GREATER PORTLAND METRO AREA, THE CENTRAL  WILLAMETTE VALLEY, AND THE SOUTH WILLAMETTE VALLEY.
• A HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM THURSDAY FOR FOR THE NORTH OREGON COAST AND THE CENTRAL OREGON COAST.
• A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM TODAY ABOVE 3,500 FT. FOR THE NORTHERN OREGON CASCADES NOT INCLUDING THE CASCADES IN LANE COUNTY.
• A HIGH WIND WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TODAY UNTIL 4 AM THURSDAY FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST AND THE CURRY COUNTY COAST.
• A HIGH WIND WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON UNTIL 4 AM THURSDAY FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON CASCADES, THE SOUTHERN OREGON CASCADES, AND THE SISKIYOU MOUNTAINS.
• A HIGH WIND WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON UNTIL 10 AM THURSDAY FOR THE KLAMATH BASIN, NORTHERN AND EASTERN KLAMATH COUNTY, AND CENTRAL, EASTERN, AND WESTERN LAKE COUNTY.
• A WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TODAY UNTIL 10 AM THURSDAY FOR CENTRAL DOUGLAS COUNTY, EASTERN CURRY COUNTY, JOSEPHINE COUNTY, THE EASTERN DOUGLAS COUNTY FOOTHILLS, AND JACKSON COUNTY.
• A HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON UNTIL 10 AM THURSDAY 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:

• Rain and warmer today (0.50 in. of rain possible) and breezy (Wind: SE 5-15 mph increasing and shifting to S 15-30 mph) rain chances decreasing late this afternoon, a (40%) chance of evening rain, rain (0.75 in. of rain possible) tonight and windy (Wind: S 20-30 mph gusts to 45 mph),
• Mostly cloudy with AM rain, a good (50%) chance of showers Thursday afternoon (0.25 in. of rain possible) and a bit cooler, a (40%) chance of evening showers, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers late Thursday night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) of rain and a bit cooler Friday afternoon, evening showers likely (70%), then a good (50%) chance of rain Friday night.
• highs 58-53 lows 45-40 warming back to 43 Friday night.
• Mostly cloudy with rain a bit cooler Saturday, showers likely (70%) Saturday night,
• Rain Sunday, then showers likely (70%) Sunday night through Tuesday.
• highs 50-54 lows 40-37. (seasonal averages high 55 low 36).

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Home Wood Heating Advisory:

Eugene-Springfield: GREEN – Burning is Allowed.

Oakridge: GREEN – Burning 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:

• Cloudy with rain this AM, a good (50%) chance of showers and warmer this afternoon (0.30 in. of rain possible), evening rain likely (70%), rain late tonight (0.25 in. of rain possible) and breezy (Wind: S 15-25 mph gusts to 40 mph),
• AM rain, rain likely (70%) and a bit cooler Thursday afternoon (0.25 in. of rain possible), a slight (20%) chance of evening showers, a (30%) chance of rain late at night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Mostly cloudy with rain likely (60%) and a bit cooler Friday, then showers likely (70%) at night.
• highs 62-57 lows 46-43.
• Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain Saturday, rain likely (70%) Saturday night,
• Rain likely (70%) and a bit cooler Sunday, rain Sunday night,
• Mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) Monday, then cloudy with a (40%) chance of showers Monday night and Tuesday.
• highs 53-50 warming to 56 Tuesday lows near 39. (seasonal averages high 57 low 39).

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

• Mostly cloudy with rain this AM, a good (50%) chance of afternoon showers and very windy (Wind: S 25-40 mph at the shore while S 25-40 mph inland this afternoon) and warmer this afternoon (0.55 in. of rain possible), rain at night and very windy (Wind: S 35-50 mph at the shore decreasing and shifting to SW 15-25 mph late while S 25-35 mph inland decreasing and shifting to SW 15-20 mph inland late tonight),
• Mostly cloudy with coastal rain likely (70%) Thursday while inland AM rain likely (70%) and a bit cooler Thursday afternoon, a slight (20%) chance of evening showers, a good (50%) chance of rain late Thursday night,
• Mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) Friday AM, rain in the afternoon, then showers likely (70%) Friday night.
• highs 60-57 lows 49-46.
• Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit cooler Saturday, rain likely (70%) Saturday night,
• Rain and a bit cooler Sunday and at night,
• Mostly cloudy with rain likely (60%) Monday, cloudy with a (40%) chance of showers Monday night,
• Then cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers and a bit warmer Tuesday.
• highs 53-50 warming back to 53 Tuesday lows near 44. (seasonal averages high 54 low 41).

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Forecast for the Cascades in Lane County:

• AM rain and snow, a good (50%) chance of rain and just a bit warmer this afternoon (0.25 in. of rain possible, 1 in. of snow possible) and windy (Wind: S 10-15 mph gusts to 35 mph increasing to S 20-30 mph gusts to 45 mph this afternoon), a good (50%) chance of evening rain, rain late tonight and windy (Wind: S 20-30 mph decreasing to S 10-15 mph late tonight, gusts to 50 mph),
• Mostly cloudy with AM rain and snow, rain and snow showers and a bit cooler Thursday afternoon (0.50 in. of rain possible, 2-4 in. of snow possible), a good (50%) chance of rain and snow showers at night,
• Mostly cloudy with rain and snow and a bit cooler Friday afternoon, evening rain and snow showers likely (70%), then a (40%) chance of rain and snow  showers late Friday night.
• snow level 5,000 ft. rising to 7,000 ft. today, 7,000 ft. tonight, 5,000 ft. Thursday, 4,500 ft. Thursday night, 5,000 ft. Friday, then 4,000 ft. Friday night.
• highs 43-37 lows 32-28 warming to 30 Friday night.
• Mostly cloudy with rain and snow Saturday, rain and snow showers likely (70%)  Saturday night,
• Rain and snow likely (70%) Sunday, rain and snow showers likely (70%) Sunday night,
• Snow likely (70%) and a bit cooler Monday, snow likely (70%) at night,
• Then mostly cloudy with show showers  likely (70%) Tuesday.
• snow level 3,500 ft. Saturday, 4,000 ft. Saturday night, 3,500 ft. Sunday and Sunday night, 3,000 ft. Monday and Monday night, then 2,500 ft. Tuesday.
• highs 38-35 lows near 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.

________________

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

________________

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

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An upper level low pressure trough (Shaded “U” shape with blue arrows) still controls our weather and will keep the showers around as it sends another frontal system into Oregon. More storms will follow as a frontal system (position shown is Thursday AM) pushes through Wednesday night and Thursday morning. We will be visited by yet another frontal system moves in Friday. The parade of storms continues with this frontal system on Sunday. Note: Don’t forget that this is the weekend when Daylight Saving Time begins. Remember to “Spring Forward” and turn your clocks ahead one hour at bedtime Saturday night. The official change occurs at 2:00 am Sunday. The Fire Department reminds you to check the batteries in your smoke detectors, CO2 detectors and  Radon detector if you have one.

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Air Quality Index:

Eugene-Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 10 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 13 in the Good 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 FROM 1 PM WEDNESDAY UNTIL 2 AM THURSDAY FOR THE NORTH OREGON COAST AND THE CENTRAL OREGON COAST.
• A HIGH WIND WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM WEDNESDAY UNTIL 4 AM THURSDAY FOR THE COAST RANGE OF NORTHWEST OREGON, AND THE CENTRAL COAST RANGE OF WESTERN OREGON.
• A HIGH WIND WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM WEDNESDAY UNTIL 4 AM THURSDAY FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST AND THE CURRY COUNTY COAST.
• A WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM WEDNESDAY UNTIL 10 AM THURSDAY FOR JACKSON COUNTY.
• A WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM WEDNESDAY UNTIL 10 AM THURSDAY FOR THE KLAMATH BASIN, NORTHERN AND EASTERN KLAMATH COUNTY, AND CENTRAL, EASTERN, AND WESTERN LAKE COUNTY.
• A HIGH WIND WATCH IS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL CASCADES, THE SOUTH OREGON CASCADES, AND THE SISKIYOU MOUNTAINS.

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

• Mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) this evening, a good (50%) chance of showers late tonight (0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Rain and warmer Wednesday afternoon (0.50 in. of rain possible) and breezy (Wind: SE 5-10 mph increasing and shifting to S 15-25 mph gusts to 35 mph in the afternoon), rain (0.75 in. of rain possible) Wednesday night and breezy (Wind: S 15-25 mph gusts to 40 mph),
• Mostly cloudy with AM rain, showers likely (70%) Thursday afternoon (0.25 in. of rain possible) and a bit cooler, a good (50%) chance of showers Thursday night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Mostly cloudy with AM showers likely (70%), rain and a bit cooler Friday afternoon, then showers likely (70%) Friday night.
• lows 43-45 cooling to 40 Thursday night warming back to 43 Friday night highs 58-53.
• Mostly cloudy with rain a bit cooler Saturday, rain likely (70%) Saturday night through Monday, then mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers Monday night and Tuesday.
• highs 50-54 lows 40-37. (seasonal averages high 55 low 36).

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Home Wood Heating Advisory:

Eugene-Springfield: GREEN – Burning is Allowed.

Oakridge: GREEN – Burning 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:

• Cloudy with a good (50%) chance of evening rain, rain late tonight (0.10 in. of rain possible) and Wednesday AM, a good (50%) chance of rain and warmer in the afternoon (0.30 in. of rain possible), evening rain likely (70%), rain late Wednesday night (0.25 in. of rain possible) and breezy (Wind: S 15-25 mph gusts to 40 mph),
• AM rain, rain likely (70%) and a bit cooler Thursday afternoon (0.25 in. of rain possible), a slight (20%) chance of evening showers, a (30%) chance of rain late at night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Friday AM, rain likely (60%) and a bit cooler Friday afternoon, and in the evening, then showers likely (70%) at night.
• lows 43-46 cooling back to 43 Friday night highs 62-57.
• Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain Saturday, rain likely (70%) Saturday night,
• Showers likely (70%) and a bit cooler Sunday, rain Sunday night,
• Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of AM rain, showers Monday afternoon, cloudy with a (40%) chance of showers Monday night,
• Then cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain and a bit warmer Tuesday.
• highs 53-50 warming to 56 Tuesday lows near 39. (seasonal averages high 57 low 39).

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

• Mostly cloudy with rain this evening, rain late tonight and Wednesday AM, a good (50%) chance of afternoon showers and very windy (Wind: S 25-40 mph at the shore while S 20-30 mph inland in the afternoon) and warmer Wednesday (0.55 in. of rain possible), rain at night and very windy (Wind: S 35-50 mph at the shore decreasing and shifting to SW 15-25 mph late while S 25-35 mph inland decreasing and shifting to SW 15-20 mph inland late Wednesday night),
• Mostly cloudy with coastal rain likely (70%) Thursday while inland AM rain likely (70%) and a bit cooler Thursday afternoon, a slight (20%) chance of evening showers, a good (50%) chance of rain late Thursday night,
• Mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) Friday AM, rain in the afternoon, then showers likely (70%) Friday night.
• lows 48-46 highs 60-57.
• Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit cooler Saturday, rain likely (70%) Saturday night,
• Showers and a bit cooler Sunday, rain at night,
• Mostly cloudy with AM rain likely (60%), showers Monday afternoon, cloudy with a (40%) chance of showers Monday night,
• Then cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and a bit warmer Tuesday.
• highs 53-50 warming back to 53 Tuesday lows near 44. (seasonal averages high 54 low 41).

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Forecast for the Cascades in Lane County:

• Cloudy with evening rain and snow, a good (50%) chance of rain and snow showers late tonight (0.25 in. of rain possible, 2 in. of snow possible),
• AM rain and snow, rain and just a bit warmer Wednesday afternoon (0.50 in. of rain possible, 1-4 in. of snow possible), a good (50%) chance of evening showers, rain late Wednesday night,
• Mostly cloudy with AM rain and snow, showers and a bit cooler Thursday afternoon, evening showers, a good (50%) chance of rain and snow showers late at night,
• Mostly cloudy with AM showers likely (70%), rain and snow likely (70%) and a bit cooler Friday afternoon, then showers likely (70%) Friday night.
• snow level 3,500 ft. tonight, 5,000 ft. rising to 6,500 ft. Wednesday, 7,000 ft. Wednesday night, 5,000 ft. Thursday, then 4,500 ft. Thursday night, then 5,000 ft. Friday and Friday night.
• lows 28-32 cooling back to 28 Thursday night warming to 30 Friday night highs 43-37.
• Mostly cloudy with rain and snow Saturday, rain and snow likely (70%)  Saturday night through Sunday night,
• A good (50%) chance of rain and snow and a bit cooler Monday, a good (50%) chance of rain and snow showers at night,
• Then  mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of show showers Tuesday.
• snow level 4,500 ft. Saturday, 3,500 ft. Saturday night and Sunday, 4,000 ft. Sunday night, 3,000 ft. Monday, 3,500 ft. Monday night, then 2,500 ft. Tuesday.
• highs 38-35 lows near 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.

________________

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

________________

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

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An upper level low pressure trough (Shaded “U” shape with blue arrows) still controls our weather and will keep the showers around as it sends another frontal system into Oregon. More storms will follow as a frontal system (position shown is Thursday AM) pushes through Wednesday night and Thursday morning. We will be visited by yet another frontal system moves in Friday. The parade of storms continues with this frontal system on Sunday.

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Air Quality Index:

Eugene-Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 12 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 7 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 HIGH WIND WATCH IS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT FOR THE NORTH OREGON COAST, THE CENTRAL OREGON COAST, THE COAST RANGE OF NORTHWEST OREGON, AND THE CENTRAL COAST RANGE OF WESTERN OREGON.
• A HIGH WIND WATCH IS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH  WEDNESDAY EVENING 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 rain and a bit cooler today (0.25 in. of rain possible), rain likely (70%) in the evening, a good (50%) chance of showers late at night (0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit warmer Wednesday (0.30 in. of rain possible), evening rain likely (70%), rain, possibly heavy at times, late at night (0.50 in. of rain possible),
• Mostly cloudy with AM rain, showers likely (70%) and a bit warmer Thursday, then a good (50%) chance of showers Thursday night.
• highs 48-57 lows 43-46 cooling back to 43 Thursday night.
• Mostly cloudy with showers likely (70%) and a bit cooler Friday and at night,
• Rain likely (60%) Saturday, showers likely (70%) Saturday night,
• Mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) Sunday, then showers likely (60%) Sunday night and Monday.
• highs 55-52 lows 43-40. (seasonal averages high 55 low 36).

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Home Wood Heating Advisory:

Eugene-Springfield: GREEN – Burning is Allowed.

Oakridge: GREEN – Burning 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 cloudy with rain and a bit cooler this afternoon (0.10 in. of rain possible, snow level 3,000 ft.), cloudy with a good (50%) chance of evening rain, rain likely (70%) late tonight (0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Rain in the AM, a good (50%) chance of rain and warmer Wednesday (0.30 in. of rain possible), a slight (20%) chance of evening rain, then rain late Wednesday night (0.35 in. of rain possible) and breezy (Wind: S 15-25 mph,
• AM rain, showers Thursday afternoon, then mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers at night.
• highs 50-60 lows 46-43.
• Mostly cloudy with showers likely (60%) and a bit cooler Friday, and in the evening, rain likely (70%) at night,
• Mostly cloudy with rain Saturday and Saturday night,
• Cloudy with rain likely (70%) Sunday and Sunday night,
• AM rain and snow showers likely (70%), then showers likely (70%) Monday afternoon.
• highs near 57 lows near 43. (seasonal averages high 57 low 39).

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

• Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit cooler this afternoon, cloudy with a good (50%) chance of evening rain, rain late tonight (0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Rain and windy (Wind: S 25-35 mph in the afternoon at the shore while S 15-25 mph inland) and warmer Wednesday (0.55 in. of rain possible), coastal rain at night while evening rain likely (60%) inland and rain late at night (0.80 in. of rain possible) and windy (Wind: S 25-45 mph at the shore decreasing to S 20-25 mph late while S 20-30 mph decreasing to S 15-20 mph inland late Wednesday night),
• Then mostly cloudy with AM rain, showers and a bit cooler Thursday afternoon, then a good (50%) chance of showers Thursday night.
• highs 52-62 cooling to 58 Thursday lows near 48.
• Mostly cloudy with showers likely (70%) Friday and Friday night,
• Rain Saturday, rain and breezy Saturday night through Sunday night,
• Then mostly cloudy with showers likely (60%) Monday.
• highs near 56 lows near 46. (seasonal averages high 54 low 41).

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Forecast for the Cascades in Lane County:

• Increasing clouds with rain and snow this afternoon (0.25 in. of rain possible, 1-3 in. of snow possible), cloudy with evening rain and snow, a good (50%) chance of rain and snow late tonight (0.10 in. of rain possible, 2 in. of snow possible),
• AM rain and snow, rain and just a bit warmer Wednesday afternoon (0.50 in. of rain possible, 2 in. of snow possible), a good (50%) chance of evening showers, rain late Wednesday night,
• Mostly cloudy with AM rain and snow, showers and a bit cooler Thursday afternoon, evening showers, then a good (50%) chance of rain and snow showers late at night.
• snow level 2,500 ft. today, 3,500 ft. tonight, 5,000 ft. rising to 6,500 ft. Wednesday, 7,000 ft. Wednesday night, 5,000 ft. Thursday, then 4,500 ft. Thursday night.
• highs 37-46 lows 29-32 cooling back to 29 Thursday night.
• Mostly cloudy with rain and snow showers likely (70%) and a bit cooler Friday and Friday night,
• Rain and snow Saturday, rain and snow showers Saturday night,
• Mostly cloudy with rain and snow likely (70%) and a bit cooler Sunday, rain and snow likely (70%) Sunday night, the rain and snow showers likely (70%) and a bit cooler Monday.
• snow level 5,000 ft. Friday, 4,000 ft. Friday night and Saturday, 3,500 ft. Saturday night through Sunday night, then 3,000 ft. Monday.
• highs 42-35 lows near 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 new weekly weather quiz question. What is  a “Percolation Path?” Please remember to post your answer as a comment by clicking on “no comments /comments” in the upper right hand portion of this page under the caption, then add your comment. The first person to post the correct answer will win a week of free personalized weather forecasts tailored to your needs. The answer has to be a comment to win. An email answer will not count. Good luck.

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An upper level low pressure trough (Shaded “U” shape with blue arrows) still controls our weather and will keep the showers around as it sends another frontal system into Oregon. More storms will follow as a frontal system (position shown is Thursday AM) pushes through Wednesday night and Thursday morning. We will be visited by yet another frontal system moves in Friday. The parade of storms continues with this frontal system on Sunday.

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Air Quality Index:

Eugene-Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 9 in the Good 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 10 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

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

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Advisories:

• A BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM TONIGHT FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST AND THE CURRY COUNTY COAST. THIS MEANS THAT RIP CURRENTS, LONGSHORE CURRENTS, SNEAKER WAVES, AND OTHER HAZARDS CREATE LIFE-THREATENING CONDITIONS IN THE SURF ZONE. CAUTION SHOULD BE USED WHEN IN OR NEAR THE WATER.

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

• Partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers and thunderstorms this evening, a slight (20%) chance of showers tonight, patchy fog late tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Patchy AM fog and a slight (20%) chance of rain, increasing clouds to mostly cloudy with rain and a bit cooler Tuesday afternoon (0.25 in. of rain possible), rain likely (70%) in the evening, a good (50%) chance of rain at night (0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit warmer Wednesday (0.30 in. of rain possible), evening rain likely (70%), rain, possibly heavy at times, late at night (0.45 in. of rain possible),
• Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit warmer Thursday, then rain likely (60%) Thursday night.
• lows 36-45 cooling to 43 Thursday night highs 48-56.
• Mostly cloudy with showers likely (70%) and a bit cooler Friday and at night,
• Rain likely (60%) Saturday, showers likely (70%) Saturday night,
• Mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) Sunday, then showers likely (70%) Sunday night and Monday.
• highs near 55 lows near 43. (seasonal averages high 55 low 36).

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Home Wood Heating Advisory:

Eugene-Springfield: GREEN – Burning is Allowed.

Oakridge: GREEN – Burning 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 cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening showers (under 0.10 in. of rain possible, snow level 3,000 ft.), just mostly cloudy late tonight,
• Mostly cloudy with patchy fog and a slight (20%) chance of AM rain, rain and snow and a bit cooler Tuesday afternoon (0.10 in. of rain possible, snow level 2,500 ft.), cloudy with a good (50%) chance of evening rain, rain likely (70%) late Tuesday night (0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Rain and warmer Wednesday (0.30 in. of rain possible), a good (50%) chance of evening rain, then rain late Wednesday night (0.35 in. of rain possible) through Thursday night.
• lows 34-46 cooling to 43 Thursday night highs 50-60 cooling to 58 Thursday.
• Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit cooler Friday, rain likely (70%) at night,
• Mostly cloudy with rain Saturday and Saturday night,
• Cloudy with rain likely (70%) Sunday and Sunday night,
• AM rain and snow showers likely (70%), then showers likely (70%) Monday afternoon.
• highs near 57 lows near 43. (seasonal averages high 57 low 39).

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

• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of inland evening showers, just mostly cloudy inland late tonight,
• Mostly cloudy with patchy fog and a slight (20%) chance of AM rain Tuesday, rain and a bit cooler in the afternoon, cloudy with a good (50%) chance of evening rain, rain late Tuesday night (0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Rain and windy (Wind: SE 10-15 mph increasing and shifting to S 10-15 mph shifting and increasing to  S 20-30 mph the afternoon at the shore while S 10-15 mph inland) and warmer Wednesday (0.55 in. of rain possible), rain at night (0.80 in. of rain possible) and very windy (Wind: S 25-40 mph decreasing and shifting to SW 20-30 mph late while S 20-30 mph shifting and decreasing to SW 10-20 mph late Wednesday night),
• Then mostly cloudy with rain a bit cooler Thursday and Thursday night.
• lows 40-49 cooling to 47 Thursday night highs 52-62 cooling to 58 Thursday
• Mostly cloudy with rain Friday, rain likely (70%) Friday night,
• Rain Saturday through Sunday night,
• Then mostly cloudy with showers likely (60%) Monday.
• highs near 56 lows near 46. (seasonal averages high 54 low 41).

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Forecast for the Cascades in Lane County:

• Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of evening rain and snow showers (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), just partly cloudy late tonight,
• A mix of clouds and sun Tuesday AM, increasing clouds with rain and snow in the afternoon (0.25 in. of rain possible, 1-3 in. of snow possible), mostly cloudy with evening rain and snow, a good (50%) chance of rain and snow late at night (0.10 in. of rain possible, 2 in. of snow possible),
• AM rain and snow, rain and just a bit warmer Wednesday afternoon, rain Wednesday night,
• Mostly cloudy with rain and snow and a bit cooler Thursday, then rain and snow likely (70%) at night.
• snow level 3,500 ft. tonight, 2,500 ft. Tuesday, 4,000 ft. Tuesday night, 5,000 ft. rising to 7,000 ft. Wednesday, 6,000 ft. Wednesday night, then 5,500 ft. Thursday and Thursday night.
• lows 20-32 highs 37-46 cooling to 44 Thursday.
• Mostly cloudy with rain and snow showers likely (70%) and a bit cooler Friday, a good (50%) chance of  rain and snow showers Friday night,
• Rain and snow likely (70%) Saturday, rain and snow showers Saturday night,
• Mostly cloudy with rain and snow likely (70%) and a bit cooler Sunday, then rain and snow showers likely (70%) Sunday night and Monday (a bit cooler).
• snow level 5,000 ft. Friday, 4,000 ft. Friday night and Saturday, 4,500 ft. Saturday night, 3,000 ft. Sunday, 3,500 ft. Sunday night, then 3,000 ft. Monday.
• highs 42-39 lows near 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 new weekly weather quiz question. What is  a “Percolation Path?” Please remember to post your answer as a comment by clicking on “no comments /comments” in the upper right hand portion of this page under the caption, then add your comment. The first person to post the correct answer will win a week of free personalized weather forecasts tailored to your needs. The answer has to be a comment to win. An email answer will not count. Good luck.

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An upper level low pressure trough (Shaded “U” shape with blue arrows) still controls our weather and will keep the showers around as it sends another frontal system into Oregon. More storms will follow as a frontal system pushes through Wednesday. We will be visited by yet another frontal system moves in next Sunday.

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Air Quality Index:

Eugene-Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 7 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 11 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

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

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Advisories:

• A BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM TONIGHT FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST AND THE CURRY COUNTY COAST. THIS MEANS THAT RIP CURRENTS, LONGSHORE CURRENTS, SNEAKER WAVES, AND OTHER HAZARDS CREATE LIFE-THREATENING CONDITIONS IN THE SURF ZONE. CAUTION SHOULD BE USED WHEN IN OR NEAR THE WATER.

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

• Mostly cloudy with showers likely (70%) and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms this afternoon (0.10 in. of rain possible, more in storms), mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of evening showers, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers late tonight,
• Patchy AM fog and a slight (20%) chance of rain, increasing clouds with rain and a bit cooler Tuesday afternoon (0.25 in. of rain possible, rain likely (70%) in the evening, a good (50%) chance of rain at night,
• Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit warmer Wednesday, evening rain, a good (50%) chance of rain late at night.
• highs 53-48 warming to 55 Wednesday lows 36-44.
• Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit warmer Thursday, rain likely (60%) Thursday night,
• Showers likely (70%) and a bit cooler Friday, a good (50%) chance of showers at night,
• Then mostly cloudy with rain likely (60%) Saturday through Sunday.
• highs 56-54 lows near 42. (seasonal averages high 55 low 36).

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Home Wood Heating Advisory:

Eugene-Springfield: GREEN – Burning is Allowed.

Oakridge: GREEN – Burning 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 cloudy with showers likely (70%) and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms this afternoon (snow level 2,500 ft.), a slight (20%) chance of evening showers (snow level 3,000 ft.), just mostly cloudy late tonight,
• Mostly cloudy with patchy fog and a slight (20%) chance of AM rain, then rain and snow Tuesday afternoon (snow level 2,500 ft.) and a bit cooler, a 30% chance of evening rain, then rain likely (70%) late Tuesday night,
• Then rain Wednesday and Wednesday night.
• highs 54-59 lows 39-36 warming to 46 Wednesday night.
• Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit cooler Thursday, rain likely (70%) Thursday night,
• Rain and a bit cooler Friday, rain likely (70%) at night,
• Mostly cloudy with rain Saturday and Saturday night,
• Then cloudy with rain likely (70%) Sunday.
• highs 58-56 lows near 43. (seasonal averages high 57 low 39).

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

• Mostly cloudy with showers likely (70%) and a bit cooler this afternoon with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms, mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of evening coastal showers while a slight (20%) chance of inland evening showers and just mostly cloudy inland late tonight,
• Mostly cloudy with patchy fog and a slight (20%) chance of AM rain Tuesday, rain and a bit cooler in the afternoon and Tuesday night,
• Then rain, possibly heavy at times, and windy and warmer Wednesday and Wednesday night.
• highs 53-50 warming to 59 Wednesday lows 40-49.
• Mostly cloudy with rain, possibly heavy at times, and windy Thursday, rain Thursday night and Friday, rain likely (60%) Friday night,
• Then rain Saturday through Sunday.
• highs 58-56 lows near 46. (seasonal averages high 54 low 41).

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Forecast for the Cascades in Lane County:

• Mostly cloudy and a bit colder with rain and snow showers likely (70%) today (0.25 in. of rain possible, 2 in. of snow possible), evening rain and snow showers likely (60%), just partly cloudy late tonight (0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Mostly cloudy with rain and snow Tuesday afternoon and evening (0.25 in. of rain possible, 1-3 in. of snow possible), a good (50%) chance of rain and snow late at night,
• AM rain and snow, rain and just a bit warmer Wednesday, evening rain, then rain late Wednesday night.
• snow level 3,000 ft. today and tonight, 2,500 ft. Tuesday, 4,000 ft. Tuesday night, 5,500 ft. rising to 7,000 ft. Wednesday, then 6,000 ft. Wednesday night.
• highs 35-44 lows 20-30.
• Mostly cloudy with rain and snow and a bit cooler Thursday, rain and snow likely (70%) at night,
• Rain and snow showers likely (70%) Friday, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of  rain and snow showers Friday night,
• Rain and snow likely (70%) Saturday, rain and snow Saturday night,
• Then rain and snow likely (70%) Sunday.
• snow level 5,000 ft. Thursday through Friday night, 4,500 ft. Saturday, 4,000 ft. Saturday night, then 3,000 ft. Sunday.
• highs 42-39 lows near 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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