Here is my weekly weather quiz question for the last time. What is “SKYWARN?” Here is the correct answer. SKYWARN is a nationwide network of volunteer weather spotters who report to and are trained by the National Weather Service. These spotters report many forms of significant or severe weather such as Severe Thunderstorms, Tornadoes, Hail, Heavy Snow, or Flooding. Contact your local National Weather Service Forecast Office to learn about SKYWARN activities in your area. 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 low (Shaded “U” shape with blue arrows) returned and pushed a frontal system through the Pacific Northwest, thus returning our rain chances. Over the rest of the weekend the chance of rain remains and even increases. A cold front will move in Wednesday keeping the shower chances alive.

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Air Quality Index:

Eugene-Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 30 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 30 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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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 the Southern and lower Mid Willamette Valley including Eugene-Springfield and Albany-Corvallis:

• Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of showers Sunday AM, showers and a bit cooler in the afternoon (0.10 in. of rain possible), showers likely (70%) Sunday night (0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer Monday with a good (50%) chance of showers (0.10 in. of rain possible), a (30%) chance of showers in the evening, a slight (20%) chance of showers Monday night ( under 0.10 in. of rain possible) through Tuesday evening, then just mostly cloudy Tuesday night.
• lows 50-47 highs 60-67.
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers and a bit cooler Wednesday afternoon through Thursday evening, a slight (20%) of showers Thursday night,
• A slight (20%) chance of showers Friday and in the evening, a (30%) chance of showers at night,
• A mix of clouds and sun with a (30%) chance of AM showers, then a slight (20%) chance of showers Saturday afternoon.
• highs 64-66 lows near 45. (seasonal averages high 68 low 44.)

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Eugene-Springfield Pollen Count:

Grass………. Moderate  (9)

Trees……….  Low (14)

Last Counted: 5/20/16

Data Courtesy of Oregon Allergy Associates.

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Forecast for Roseburg:

• Mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of showers tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of showers and a bit cooler Sunday (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), a good (50%) chance of showers Sunday night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers Monday (0.15 in. of rain possible), a (30%) chance of showers late Monday night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Then mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of showers Tuesday and Tuesday night.
• lows near 50 highs 63-67.
• Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of showers Wednesday through Friday, then mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of showers Friday night and Saturday.
• highs 69-64 warming to 68 Friday and Saturday lows near 48. (seasonal averages high 71 low 48).

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

• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Cloudy and a bit cooler with a (30%) chance of showers Sunday (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), a (40%) chance of evening coastal showers with coastal showers likely (70%) late at night while a good (50%) chance of inland showers Sunday night (0.25 in. of rain possible),
• Cloudy Monday with a good (50%) chance of showers (0.25 in. of rain possible), a slight (20%) chance of evening showers while a (30%) chance of inland showers Monday night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible) ,
• Then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Tuesday and Tuesday night.
• lows near 50 highs near 58.
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers and a bit cooler Wednesday through Friday (a bit warmer Thursday and Friday) mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of showers Friday night and Saturday.
• highs near 58-62 lows near 48. (seasonal averages high 60 low 48)

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Forecast for the Cascades in Lane County:

• Cloudy with rain and snow shower likely (70%) tonight (0.10 in. of rain possible),
• A (40%) chance of AM rain and snow showers Sunday, rain and snow showers in the afternoon (0.25 in. of rain possible), showers Sunday night,
• Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM showers, showers likely (70%) and a bit warmer Monday afternoon, a good (50%) chance of showers Monday night,
• Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a (30%) chance of showers Tuesday, a (30%) chance of evening showers, then a slight (20%) chance of showers late Tuesday night.
• snow level 5,500 ft. tonight and Sunday, 6,000 ft. Sunday night and Monday, 6,500 ft. Monday night and Tuesday, then 7,000 ft. Tuesday night.
• lows near 36 highs 45-52.
• A mix of clouds and sun with a slight (20%) chance of showers  a bit cooler and Wednesday and Thursday (a bit warmer Thursday), mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Wednesday night, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Thursday evening, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Thursday night,
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Friday AM, a (30%) chance of showers in the afternoon, a (40%) chance of showers at night,
• Then a mix of clouds and sun with a (40%) chance of showers Saturday.
• snow level 7,000 ft. Wednesday, 7,000 ft. falling to 6,000 ft. Wednesday night, 6,000 ft. Thursday and Thursday night, 6,000 ft. Friday, 6,500 ft. Friday night, then 7,000 ft. Saturday.
• highs near 50 lows near 35.

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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 “SKYWARN?” Here is the correct answer. SKYWARN is a nationwide network of volunteer weather spotters who report to and are trained by the National Weather Service. These spotters report many forms of significant or severe weather such as Severe Thunderstorms, Tornadoes, Hail, Heavy Snow, or Flooding. Contact your local National Weather Service Forecast Office to learn about SKYWARN activities in your area. 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 low (Shaded “U” shape with blue arrows) returned and pushed a frontal system through the Pacific Northwest, thus returning our rain chances. Over the weekend another weak frontal system should move in. It looks like there will be a dry spell for a while next week until a frontal system shows up next Friday.

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Air Quality Index:

Eugene-Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 26 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 6 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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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 the Southern and lower Mid Willamette Valley including Eugene-Springfield and Albany-Corvallis:

• Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of scattered showers this afternoon (0.10 in. of rain possible) and late tonight (0.10 in. of rain possible),Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of showers Sunday AM, showers and a bit cooler in the afternoon (0.10 in. of rain possible), showers likely (70%) Sunday night (0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer Monday with a good (50%) chance of showers, a (30%) chance of showers in the evening, a slight (20%) chance of showers Monday night through Tuesday evening, then just mostly cloudy Tuesday night.
• lows 50-48 highs 60-67.
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Wednesday afternoon through Thursday evening, a slight (20%) Thursday night,
• A slight (20%) chance of showers Friday and in the evening, a (30%) chance of showers at night,
• Then a mix of clouds and sun with a (30%) chance of AM showers, then a slight (20%) chance of showers Saturday afternoon.
• highs 67-64 warming to 68 Friday lows 48-46. (seasonal averages high 68 low 44.)

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Eugene-Springfield Pollen Count:

Grass………. Moderate  (9)

Trees……….  Low (14)

Last Counted: 5/20/16

Data Courtesy of Oregon Allergy Associates.

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Forecast for Roseburg:

• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers today, a (30%) chance of showers tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of showers and a bit warmer Sunday (0.10 in. of rain possible), a good (50%) chance of showers Sunday night (0.10 in. of rain possible) ,
• Cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers and a bit cooler Monday, then a (40%) chance of showers late Monday night
• highs 64-62 warming to 64 Monday lows near 50.
• Then mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of showers Tuesday through Friday.
• highs 68-64 warming back to 68 Friday lows near 48. (seasonal averages high 71 low 48).

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

• Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of inland showers today (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), a slight (20%) chance of showers tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Cloudy with a (30%) chance of showers Sunday (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), a (40%) chance of evening coastal showers with coastal showers likely (70%) late at night while a good (50%) chance of inland showers Sunday night (0.25 in. of rain possible),
• Cloudy and a bit warmer Monday with a good (50%) chance of showers, then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Monday night.
• highs near 58 lows near 50.
• Then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Tuesday through Friday.
• highs near 62-60 lows 50-48. (seasonal averages high 59 low 48)

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Forecast for the Cascades in Lane County:

• Mostly cloudy with rain and snow shower today (0.25 in. of rain possible, 1 in. of snow possible), mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of evening showers, showers decreasing late tonight (0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Cloudy with a (40%) chance of showers Sunday (0.25 in. of rain possible), showers likely (70%) Sunday night.
• Mostly cloudy with showers and a bit warmer Monday, cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers Monday night.
• snow level 5,000 ft. today, 5,500 ft. tonight through Monday, then 6,500 ft. Monday night.
• highs 45-48 lows near 36.
• Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a (30%) chance of showers Tuesday through Wednesday night,
• A mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of showers Thursday, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Thursday night,
• Then a mix of clouds and sun Friday and a bit warmer with a (30%) chance of afternoon showers.
• snow level 6,500 ft. Tuesday night through Thursday night, then 7,500 ft. Friday.
• highs 52-49 warming to 55 Friday lows near 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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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 “SKYWARN?”  Please remember to post your answer as a comment by clicking on “no comments /comments” in the upper right hand portion of this page under the caption, then add your comment. The first person to post the correct answer will win a week of free personalized weather forecasts tailored to your needs. The answer has to be a comment to win. An email answer will not count. Good luck.

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An upper level low (Shaded “U” shape with blue arrows) returned and pushed a frontal system through the Pacific Northwest, thus returning our rain chances. Over the weekend another weak frontal system should move in. It looks like there will be a dry spell for a while next week until a frontal system shows up next Friday.

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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 5 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 28 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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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 the Southern and lower Mid Willamette Valley including Eugene-Springfield and Albany-Corvallis:

• Partly cloudy this evening, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers late tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain, a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of rain Saturday afternoon (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), a (40%) chance of showers late Saturday night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of showers Sunday AM, showers likely (70%) and a bit cooler in the afternoon (0.25 in. of rain possible), a good (50%) chance of evening showers, showers likely (70%) late Sunday night (0.25 in. of rain possible),
• Cloudy and a bit warmer Monday with showers likely (60%), then mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers Monday night.
• lows 46-50 cooling to 48 Monday night highs 63-60 warming back to 63 Monday.
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Tuesday through Thursday evening, just mostly cloudy late Thursday night, then partly cloudy Friday.
• highs 67-64 warming to 68 Friday lows 48-46. (seasonal averages high 68 low 44.)

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Eugene-Springfield Pollen Count:

Grass………. Moderate  (9)

Trees……….  Low (14)

Last Counted: 5/20/16

Data Courtesy of Oregon Allergy Associates.

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Forecast for Roseburg:

• Mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of showers tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible) through Saturday night,
• Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of showers and a bit warmer Sunday (0.10 in. of rain possible), mostly cloudy with a (%) chance of evening showers, showers likely (70%) late Sunday night (0.10 in. of rain possible) ,
• Cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM showers, a bit cooler with showers likely (70%) and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms Monday afternoon and evening, then a (40%) chance of showers late Monday night
• lows 45-50 highs 64-62.
• Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a (30%) chance of showers Tuesday, a (20%) chance of showers Tuesday night through Thursday evening, just mostly cloudy at night,
• Then partly cloudy Friday.
• highs 68-72 lows near 50. (seasonal averages high 71 low 48).

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

• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of coastal showers while a slight (20%) chance of inland showers tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of showers Saturday (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), a (30%) chance of showers Saturday night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of showers Sunday (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), coastal showers likely (70%) while a (40%) chance of inland evening showers and inland showers likely (70%) late Sunday night (0.25 in. of rain possible),
• Cloudy and a bit warmer Monday with a good (50%) chance of showers, then mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of showers Monday night.
•  lows 48-52 cooling back to 48 Monday night highs 60-58.
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Tuesday through Thursday evening, just mostly cloudy late at night,
• Then partly cloudy Friday.
• highs near 62 lows near 50. (seasonal averages high 59 low 48)

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Forecast for the Cascades in Lane County:

• Cloudy with showers tonight (0.50 in. of rain possible, 2 in. of snow possible),
• Rain and snow likely (70%) Saturday (0.10 in. of rain possible, 1 in. of snow possible), mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of evening showers, showers likely (70%) late at night,
• Mostly cloudy with rain and snow showers Sunday, showers likely (70%) Sunday night.
• Mostly cloudy with showers and a bit warmer Monday, cloudy with evening showers likely (70%), then a (30%) chance of showers late Monday night.
• snow level 6,000 ft. tonight, 5,000 ft. Saturday, 5,500 ft. Saturday night and Sunday, 6,000 ft. Sunday night and Monday, then 6,500 ft. Monday night.
• lows 34-36 highs 45-48.
•  Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of showers Tuesday, a (40%) chance of evening showers, a slight (20%) chance of showers late Tuesday night and Wednesday AM, a (30%) chance of  showers and a bit warmer Wednesday afternoon and evening, a slight (20%) chance of showers late Wednesday night,
• A mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of showers Thursday, then just partly cloudy Thursday night and Friday (a bit warmer).
• snow level 6,500 ft. Tuesday night through Thursday, 6,000 ft. Thursday night, then 7,000 ft. rising to 9,000 ft. Friday.
• highs 52-49 warming to 55 Friday lows near 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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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 “SKYWARN?”  Please remember to post your answer as a comment by clicking on “no comments /comments” in the upper right hand portion of this page under the caption, then add your comment. The first person to post the correct answer will win a week of free personalized weather forecasts tailored to your needs. The answer has to be a comment to win. An email answer will not count. Good luck.

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An upper level low (Shaded “U” shape with blue arrows) returned pushing a frontal system through the Pacific Northwest, thus returning our rain chances. Sunday shows another weak frontal system just off shore continuing our showers. By Tuesday a frontal system will be approaching from the northwest.

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Air Quality Index:

Eugene-Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 26 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 20 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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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 the Southern and lower Mid Willamette Valley including Eugene-Springfield and Albany-Corvallis:

• Cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM showers, a mix of clouds and sun with a (40%) chance of showers  this afternoon, mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of showers tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers and a bit warmer Saturday (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), a (40%) chance of showers Saturday night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers Sunday AM, showers and a bit cooler in the afternoon, then cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers Sunday night.
• highs 63-65 cooling to 60 Sunday night lows 46-50.
• Cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers and a bit warmer Monday and Monday night,
• A (30%) chance of AM showers, a slight (20%) chance of showers and a bit warmer Tuesday afternoon, cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Tuesday night and Wednesday AM, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of afternoon showers, then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Wednesday night and Thursday.
• highs 63-68 lows near 46. (seasonal averages high 68 low 44.)

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Eugene-Springfield Pollen Count:

Grass………. High (91)

Trees………. Moderate  (39)

Last Counted: 5/19/16

Data Courtesy of Oregon Allergy Associates.

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Forecast for Roseburg:

• Cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers this AM, warmer with rain and snow showers likely (70%) and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms this afternoon and evening (0.10 in. of rain possible), a (40%) chance of showers late tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of showers and a bit warmer Saturday (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), a (30%) chance of showers Saturday night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
• A (40%) chance of showers Sunday AM, a bit cooler with showers likely (70%) in the afternoon, cloudy with evening showers likely (70%), then a good (50%) chance of showers Sunday night.
• highs 62-65 lows 47-50.
• Cloudy and a bit cooler with showers likely (70%) Monday and Monday night,
• Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a (30%) chance of showers Tuesday and Tuesday night,
• Then mostly cloudy with a (20%) chance of showers Wednesday through Thursday.
• highs 63-72  lows near 50. (seasonal averages high 71 low 48).

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

• Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance showers today (under 0.10 in. of rain possible) and tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a (40%) chance of showers Saturday (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), a (30%) chance of showers Saturday night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
• A (40%) chance of showers Sunday, showers likely (70%) Sunday night.
• highs near 60 lows 49-52.
• Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with showers likely (70%) Monday and Monday night,
• Cloudy with a (30%) chance of showers and a bit warmer Tuesday, then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Tuesday night through Thursday.
• highs 58-62 lows near 52. (seasonal averages high 59 low 48)

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Forecast for the Cascades in Lane County:

• Cloudy with rain and snow showers this AM, rain and snow showers likely (70%) with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms this afternoon and evening (0.10 in. of rain possible, more in storms), a good (50%) chance of showers late tonight (0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Cloudy with AM rain and snow showers likely (70%), a good (50%) chance of showers and a bit warmer Saturday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers at night,
• Mostly cloudy with rain and snow showers Sunday, then showers Sunday night.
• snow level 4,500 ft. today, then 6,000 ft. tonight through Sunday night.
• highs 44-47 cooling to 45 Sunday lows 34-36.
• Mostly cloudy with showers likely (70%) and a bit warmer Monday and in the evening, a (30%) chance of showers Monday night and Tuesday AM, a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of showers in the afternoon, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Tuesday night,
• Cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM showers, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a (30%) chance of  showers  Wednesday afternoon, partly cloudy with a (30%) chance of evening showers, mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of showers late Wednesday night,
• Then a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a (30%) chance of showers Thursday.
• snow level 6,000 ft. Monday through Tuesday night, then 6,500 ft. Wednesday through Thursday.
• highs 48-56 lows near 37.

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

________________

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

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

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An upper level low (Shaded “U” shape with blue arrows) returned pushing a frontal system through the Pacific Northwest, thus returning our rain chances. Sunday shows another weak frontal system just off shore continuing our showers. By Tuesday a frontal system will be approaching from the northwest.

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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 3 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 29 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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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 the Southern and lower Mid Willamette Valley including Eugene-Springfield and Albany-Corvallis:

• Cloudy with showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms and small hail possible this evening, a good (50%) chance of showers late tonight (0.10 in. of rain possible, more in storms),
• Cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM showers, a mix of clouds and sun with a (40%) chance of showers  Friday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of showers late at night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers and a bit warmer Saturday(under 0.10 in. of rain possible), a (40%) chance of showers Saturday night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers Sunday AM, showers and a bit cooler in the afternoon, then cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers Sunday night.
• lows 46-50 highs 63-65 cooling to 60 Sunday night.
• Cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers and a bit warmer Monday and Monday night,
• A (30%) chance of AM showers, a slight (20%) chance of showers and a bit warmer Tuesday afternoon, cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Tuesday night and Wednesday AM, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of afternoon showers, then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Wednesday night and Thursday.
• highs 63-68 lows near 46. (seasonal averages high 68 low 44.)

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Eugene-Springfield Pollen Count:

Grass………. High (91)

Trees………. Moderate  (39)

Last Counted: 5/19/16

Data Courtesy of Oregon Allergy Associates.

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Forecast for Roseburg:

• Cloudy with showers this evening, a good (50%) chance of showers late tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible) and Friday AM, warmer with a (40%) chance of showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms Friday afternoon and evening (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), a (40%) chance of showers late Friday night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of showers and a bit warmer Saturday (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), a (30%) chance of showers Saturday night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
• A (40%) chance of showers Sunday AM, a bit cooler with showers likely (70%) in the afternoon, cloudy with evening showers likely (70%), then a good (50%) chance of showers Sunday night.
• lows 45-50 highs 62-65.
• Cloudy and a bit cooler with showers likely (70%) Monday and Monday night,
• Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a (30%) chance of showers Tuesday and Tuesday night,
• Then mostly cloudy with a (20%) chance of showers Wednesday through Thursday.
• highs 63-72  lows near 50. (seasonal averages high 71 low 48).

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

• Cloudy with evening coastal showers and showers likely (70%) late tonight while , a good (50%) chance of showers tonight (0.15 in. of rain possible), inland showers this evening and a good (50%) chance of inland showers late at night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance showers Friday (under 0.10 in. of rain possible) and Friday night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a (40%) chance of showers Saturday (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), a (30%) chance of showers Saturday night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
• A (40%) chance of showers Sunday, showers likely (70%) Sunday night.
• lows 48-52 highs near 60.
• Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with showers likely (70%) Monday and Monday night,
• Cloudy with a (30%) chance of showers and a bit warmer Tuesday, then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Tuesday night through Thursday.
• highs 58-62 lows near 52. (seasonal averages high 59 low 48)

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Forecast for the Cascades in Lane County:

• Mostly cloudy with showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms and possible hail this evening, rain and snow showers late tonight (0.25 in. of rain possible, more in storms, 1-3 in. of snow possible),
• Cloudy with rain and snow showers likely (70%) Friday AM, rain and snow showers likely (70%) with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening (0.10 in. of rain possible, more in storms), a good (50%) chance of showers late Friday night (0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Cloudy with AM rain and snow showers likely (70%), a good (50%) chance of showers and a bit warmer Saturday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers late at night,
• Mostly cloudy with rain and snow showers Sunday, then showers Sunday night.
• snow level 4,500 ft. tonight and Friday, then 6,000 ft. Friday night through Sunday night.
• lows 33-36 highs 44-47 cooling to 45 Sunday.
• Mostly cloudy with showers likely (70%) and a bit warmer Monday and in the evening, a (30%) chance of showers Monday night and Tuesday AM, a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of showers in the afternoon, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Tuesday night,
• Cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM showers, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a (30%) chance of  showers  Wednesday afternoon, partly cloudy with a (30%) chance of evening showers, mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of showers late Wednesday night,
• Then a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a (30%) chance of showers Thursday.
• snow level 6,000 ft. Monday through Tuesday night, then 6,500 ft. Wednesday through Thursday.
• highs 48-56 lows near 37.

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

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An upper level low (Shaded “U” shape with blue arrows) returns pushing a frontal system through the Pacific Northwest returning our rain chances. Sunday shows another weak frontal system just off shore.

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Air Quality Index:

Eugene-Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 30 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 30 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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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 the Southern and lower Mid Willamette Valley including Eugene-Springfield and Albany-Corvallis:

• Mostly cloudy and much cooler with showers today (0.25 in. of rain possible, small hail possible), cloudy with showers likely (70%) this evening, a good (50%) chance of showers late tonight (0.10 in. of rain possible) through Friday night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Then mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers and a bit warmer Saturday and Saturday night.
• highs 59-65 lows 45-49.
• Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers Sunday through Monday (a bit warmer), cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers Monday night and Tuesday (a bit warmer), mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of showers Tuesday night,
• Then mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of showers Wednesday.
• highs 62-65 lows 49-46. (seasonal averages high 68 low 44.)

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Eugene-Springfield Pollen Count:

Grass………. High (91)

Trees………. Moderate (39)

Last Counted: 5/19/16

Data Courtesy of Oregon Allergy Associates.

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Forecast for Roseburg:

• Mostly cloudy and cooler with showers likely (60%) this afternoon (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), cloudy with showers likely (70%) this evening, a good (50%) chance of showers late tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM showers, warmer with showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms and a bit warmer Friday afternoon and evening (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), a (40%) chance of showers late Friday night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Then mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers and a bit warmer Saturday and Saturday night.
• highs 60-67 lows 47-50.
• Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a (40%) chance of showers Sunday and Sunday night,
• Cloudy and a bit cooler with a (40%) chance of showers Monday and Monday night,
• Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a (30%) chance of showers through Tuesday, then a slight (20%) chance of showers Tuesday night and Wednesday.
• highs 64-70  lows near 50. (seasonal averages high 71 low 48).

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

• AM coastal showers likely (70%), showers and cooler this afternoon while inland showers likely (70%) today (0.25 in. of rain possible), cloudy with evening showers likely (70%), a good (50%) chance of showers tonight (0.25 in. of rain possible),
• Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of coastal showers Friday while a (40%) chance of inland AM showers and likely (60%) and inland showers likely (70%) Friday afternoon (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers Friday night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Then mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of showers Saturday and Saturday night.
• highs 56-62 lows 49-52.
• Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of showers Sunday and Sunday night,
• Cloudy and a bit cooler with a (40%) chance of showers Monday through Tuesday, a .slight (20%) chance of showers Tuesday night,
• Then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Wednesday.
• highs 60-62 lows near 52. (seasonal averages high 59 low 48)

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Forecast for the Cascades in Lane County:

• Mostly cloudy and colder with rain and snow showers today (0.25 in. of rain possible, 1-3 in. of snow possible), rain and snow showers tonight (0.10 in. of rain possible, 2 in. of snow possible),
• Cloudy with rain and snow showers likely (70%) Friday AM, rain and snow showers likely (70%) with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening, rain and snow showers likely (70%) late Friday night (0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Mostly cloudy with rain and snow showers likely (70%) and a bit warmer Saturday afternoon, evening showers likely (70%), then a good (50%) chance of showers late Saturday night.
• snow level 4,500 ft. today through Friday, 5,500 ft. Friday night and Saturday, then 6,000 ft. Saturday night.
• highs 43-48 lows 32-35.
• Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow showers Sunday AM, rain and snow showers likely (70%) in the afternoon and evening, a good (50%) chance of rain and snow showers late at night and Monday AM, mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of showers Monday afternoon through Tuesday, a (40%) chance of showers Tuesday night,
• Mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of AM showers, then a (30%) chance of rain and snow showers Wednesday afternoon.
• snow level 5,500 ft. Sunday, 6,000 ft. Sunday night, 5,500 ft. Monday, 6,500 ft. Monday night, 6,000 ft. Tuesday, 6,500 ft. Tuesday night, then 5,500 ft. Wednesday.
• highs 46-50 lows near 35.

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

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An upper level low (Shaded “U” shape with blue arrows) returns pushing a frontal system into the Pacific Northwest returning our rain chances by tonight. Sunday shows another weak frontal system just off shore.

Note: On this date in 1980 at 8:30 am Mt. St. Helens started its modern eruption phase with a large pyroclastic explosion that killed 58 people and covered much of Washington and Oregon with volcanic ash.

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Air Quality Index:

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

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

Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 28 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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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 the Southern and lower Mid Willamette Valley including Eugene-Springfield and Albany-Corvallis:

• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening showers,  a good (50%) chance of showers late tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Cloudy with showers likely (70%) Thursday AM, much cooler with showers likely (70%) and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening (0.25 in. of rain possible), a good (50%) chance of showers late Thursday night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible) through Friday night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Then mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers and a bit warmer Saturday and Saturday night.
• lows 48-45 warming back to 48 Saturday night highs 59-65.
• Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers Sunday through Monday (a bit warmer), cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers Monday night and Tuesday (a bit warmer), mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of showers Tuesday night,
• Then mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of showers Wednesday.
• highs 62-65 lows 49-46. (seasonal averages high 68 low 44.)

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Eugene-Springfield Pollen Count:

Grass………. Very High (384)

Trees………. Moderate  (21)

Last Counted: 5/18/16

Data Courtesy of Oregon Allergy Associates.

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Forecast for Roseburg:

• Mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of showers tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Mostly cloudy and cooler with showers likely (60%) Thursday afternoon (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), cloudy with showers likely (70%) in the evening, a good (50%) chance of showers late Thursday night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM showers, warmer with showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms and a bit warmer Friday afternoon and evening (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), a (40%) chance of showers late Friday night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Then mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers and a bit warmer Saturday and Saturday night.
• lows 50-47 warming back to 50 Saturday night highs 60-67.
• Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a (40%) chance of showers Sunday and Sunday night,
• Cloudy and a bit cooler with a (40%) chance of showers Monday and Monday night,
• Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a (30%) chance of showers through Tuesday, then a slight (20%) chance of showers Tuesday night and Wednesday.
• highs 64-70  lows near 50. (seasonal averages high 71 low 48).

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

• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening coastal showers and showers likely (70%) late tonight while a (40%) chance of inland showers at night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
• AM coastal showers likely (70%), showers and cooler in the afternoon Thursday while inland showers likely (70%) Thursday (0.25 in. of rain possible), cloudy with evening showers likely (70%), a good (50%) chance of showers Thursday night (0.25 in. of rain possible),
• Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of coastal showers Friday while a (40%) chance of inland AM showers and likely (60%) and inland showers likely (70%) Friday afternoon (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers Friday night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Then mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of showers Saturday and Saturday night.
• lows 52-49 warming back to 52 Saturday night highs 56-62.
• Mostly cloudy with a (%) chance of showers Sunday and Sunday night,
• Cloudy and a bit cooler with a (40%) chance of showers Monday through Tuesday, a .slight (20%) chance of showers Tuesday night,
• Then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Wednesday.
• highs 60-62 lows near 52. (seasonal averages high 59 low 48)

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Forecast for the Cascades in Lane County:

• Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of evening showers, showers likely (60%) late tonight (0.10 in. of rain possible),
• AM rain and snow showers likely (70%), colder with rain and snow showers likely (70%)  and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms Thursday afternoon and evening (0.25 in. of rain possible-more in storms, 1-3 in. of snow possible), a good (50%) chance of rain and snow showers late Thursday night,
• Cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow showers Friday AM, a good (50%) chance of rain and snow showers with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening, rain and snow showers likely (70%) late Friday night (0.10 in. of rain possible, 2 in. of snow possible),
• Mostly cloudy with rain and snow showers likely (70%) and a bit warmer Saturday afternoon, evening showers likely (70%), then a good (50%) chance of showers late Saturday night.
• snow level 8,000 ft. falling to 6,000 ft. tonight, 4,500 ft. Thursday through Friday, 5,500 ft. Friday night and Saturday, then 6,000 ft. Saturday night.
• lows 35-32 warming to 35 Saturday night highs 43-48.
• Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow showers Sunday AM,  rain and snow showers likely (70%) in the afternoon and evening, a good (50%) chance of rain and snow showers late at night and Monday AM, mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of showers Monday through Tuesday, a (40%) chance of showers Tuesday night,
• Mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of AM showers, then a (30%) chance of rain and snow showers Wednesday afternoon.
• snow level 6,500 ft. Sunday, 6,000 ft. Sunday night, 5,500 ft. Monday, 6,500 ft. Monday night, 6,000 ft. Tuesday, 6,500 ft. Tuesday night, then 5,500 ft. Wednesday.
• highs 46-50 lows near 35.

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

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An upper level low (Shaded “U” shape with blue arrows) moved away from us. It’s a bit like a roller coaster as  high pressure (Shaded “Arch” shape with blue arrows) has returned, but low pressure returns by late today as a frontal system approaches the Pacific Northwest from the northwest increasing our rain chances by tonight. Sunday brings another frontal system in through Northern California.

Note: On this date in 1980 at 8:30 am Mt. St. Helens started its modern eruption phase with a large pyroclastic explosion that killed 58 people and covered much of Washington and Oregon with volcanic ash.

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Air Quality Index:

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

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

Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 31 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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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 the Southern and lower Mid Willamette Valley including Eugene-Springfield and Albany-Corvallis:

• A mix of clouds and sun this afternoon, becoming mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening showers,  a good (50%) chance of showers late tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers Thursday AM, cooler with showers likely (70%) and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening (0.15 in. of rain possible), a good (50%) chance of showers late Thursday night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM showers, a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of showers and thunderstorms Friday afternoon and evening, then  showers likely (70%) late Friday night.
• highs 72-60 lows near 47.
• AM showers likely (70%) Saturday, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of showers in the afternoon, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers Saturday night through Sunday night,
• Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of showers Monday, then cloudy with a (40%) chance of showers Monday night and Tuesday.
• highs near 65 lows 47-50. (seasonal averages high 68 low 44.)

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Eugene-Springfield Pollen Count:

Grass………. Moderate (72)

Trees………. Low (12)

Last Counted: 5/17/16

Data Courtesy of Oregon Allergy Associates.

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Forecast for Roseburg:

• Mostly cloudy this AM, partly cloudy and a bit cooler this afternoon, becoming mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of showers tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Mostly cloudy and cooler with showers likely (60%) Thursday afternoon (0.15 in. of rain possible), cloudy with showers likely (70%) in the evening,  a good (50%) chance of showers late Thursday night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Mostly cloudy and warmer with showers likely (60%) and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms Friday and Friday night.
• highs 76-60 warming to 64 Friday lows 50-45.
• Mostly cloudy with AM showers likely (60%), then a (30%) chance of showers and a bit warmer Saturday afternoon through Sunday night, then cloudy and a bit cooler with a (40%) chance of showers Monday through Tuesday.
• highs 67-70 cooling to 68 Monday and Tuesday lows 47-50. (seasonal averages high 71 low 48).

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

• Mostly cloudy this AM, partly cloudy this afternoon, becoming mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of evening coastal showers and showers likely (70%) late tonight while a (30%) chance of inland showers at night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Mostly cloudy with AM coastal showers, showers likely (60%) and cooler with coastal showers in the afternoon Thursday (0.15 in. of rain possible) and Thursday night (0.15 in. of rain possible),
• Then mostly cloudy with showers likely (60%) and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms Friday and Friday night.
• highs 62-56 warming to 59 Friday lows near 50.
• Mostly cloudy with AM showers likely (70%), a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of showers Saturday through Sunday night,
• Then cloudy with a (40%) chance of showers Monday through Tuesday.
• highs near 62 lows near 52. (seasonal averages high 59 low 47)

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Forecast for the Cascades in Lane County:

• Partly cloudy and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of showers this afternoon, mostly cloudy with showers likely (60%) late tonight (0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Mostly cloudy with rain and snow showers likely (70%) and colder with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms Thursday afternoon, cloudy with evening rain and snow showers likely (70%) with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms in the evening, a good (50%) chance of rain and snow showers late Thursday night,
• Cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow showers Friday AM, a good (50%) chance of rain and snow showers with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening, then rain and snow showers likely (70%) late Friday night.
• snow level above 8,000 ft. today, 7,500 ft. tonight, then 4,500 ft. Thursday through Friday, then 5,500 ft. Friday night.
• highs 63-43 lows 34-32.
• Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow showers Saturday AM, rain and snow showers likely (70%) and a bit warmer Saturday afternoon and evening, a good (50%) chance of showers late Saturday night through Sunday night,
• Then mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a (40%) chance of showers Monday through Tuesday.
• snow level 5,500 ft. Saturday,  6,500 ft. Saturday night, 6,000 ft. Sunday, 6,500 ft. Sunday night,  6,000 ft. Monday, 7,000 ft. Monday night, then 6,500 ft. Tuesday.
• highs 48-50 lows near 35.

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

________________

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

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

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An upper level low (Shaded “U” shape with blue arrows) moved away from us. It’s a bit like a roller coaster as  high pressure (Shaded “Arch” shape with blue arrows) has returned, but mid-week low pressure returns. For Wednesday a frontal system approaches the Pacific Northwest from the northwest increasing our rain chances.

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Air Quality Index:

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

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

Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 31 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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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 the Southern and lower Mid Willamette Valley including Eugene-Springfield and Albany-Corvallis:

• Partly cloudy tonight,
• Partly cloudy Wednesday afternoon, mostly cloudy  evening, becoming mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening showers,  a good (50%) chance of showers late Wednesday night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers Thursday AM, cooler with showers likely (70%) with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening (0.15 in. of rain possible), a good (50%) chance of showers late Thursday night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM showers, a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of showers and thunderstorms Friday afternoon and evening, then showers likely (70%) late Friday night.
• lows near 47 highs 72-60.
• AM showers likely (70%) Saturday, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a (%) chance of showers in the afternoon, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers Saturday night through Sunday night,
• Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of showers Monday, then cloudy with a (40%) chance of showers Monday night and Tuesday.
• highs near 65 lows 47-50. (seasonal averages high 68 low 44.)

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Eugene-Springfield Pollen Count:

Grass………. Moderate (72)

Trees………. Low (12)

Last Counted: 5/16/16

Data Courtesy of Oregon Allergy Associates.

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Forecast for Roseburg:

• Mostly clear this evening, partly cloudy late tonight,
• Mostly cloudy Wednesday AM, sunny and a bit cooler in the afternoon, becoming mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of showers Wednesday night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Mostly cloudy and cooler with showers likely (60%) Thursday afternoon (0.15 in. of rain possible), cloudy with showers likely (70%) in the evening,  a good (50%) chance of showers late Thursday night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Mostly cloudy and warmer with showers likely (60%) and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms Friday and Friday night.
• lows 50-45 highs 76-60 warming to 64 Friday.
• Mostly cloudy with AM showers likely (60%), then a (30%) chance of showers and a bit warmer Saturday afternoon through Sunday night, then cloudy and a bit cooler with a (40%) chance of showers Monday through Tuesday.
• highs 67-70 cooling to 68 Monday and Tuesday lows 47-50. (seasonal averages high 70 low 48).

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

• Partly cloudy this evening, mostly cloudy late tonight and Wednesday AM, mostly sunny in the afternoon, becoming mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of evening coastal showers and showers likely (70%) late Wednesday night while a (30%) chance of inland showers at night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Mostly cloudy with AM coastal showers, showers likely (60%) and cooler with coastal showers in the afternoon Thursday (0.15 in. of rain possible) and Thursday night (0.15 in. of rain possible),
• Then mostly cloudy with showers likely (60%) and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms Friday and Friday night.
• lows 50-48 highs 62-56 warming to 59 Friday.
• Mostly cloudy with AM showers likely (70%), a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of showers Saturday through Sunday night,
• Then cloudy with a (40%) chance of showers Monday through Tuesday.
• highs near 62 lows near 52. (seasonal averages high 59 low 47)

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Forecast for the Cascades in Lane County:

• Partly cloudy tonight,
• Partly cloudy and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of showers Wednesday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers Wednesday night (0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow showers Thursday AM, rain and snow showers likely (70%) and colder with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon, cloudy with evening rain and snow showers likely (70%) with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms in the evening, a good (50%) chance of rain and snow showers late Thursday night,
• Cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow showers Friday AM, a good (50%) chance of rain and snow showers with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening, a good (50%) chance of rain and snow showers late Friday night.
• free air freezing level 12,000 ft.tonight, snow level above 8,000 ft. Wednesday and Wednesday night, then 4,500 ft. Thursday and Thursday night.
• lows 38-32 highs 63-43.
• Mostly cloudy with rain and snow showers likely (70%) Saturday AM, a good (50%) chance of rain and snow showers and a bit warmer Saturday afternoon and evening, a good (50%) chance of showers late Saturday night through Sunday night,
• Then mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a (40%) chance of showers Monday through Tuesday.
• snow level 5,500 ft. Saturday,  6,500 ft. Saturday night, 6,000 ft. Sunday, 6,500 ft. Sunday night,  6,000 ft. Monday, 7,000 ft. Monday night, then 6,500 ft. Tuesday.
• highs 48-50 lows near 35.

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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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An upper level low (Shaded “U” shape with blue arrows) is moving away from us. It’s a bit like a roller coaster as  high pressure (Shaded “Arch” shape with blue arrows) returned Monday. By mid-week low pressure returns. For Wednesday a frontal system approaches the Pacific Northwest from the northwest increasing our rain chances.

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Air Quality Index:

Eugene-Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 30 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 28 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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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 the Southern and lower Mid Willamette Valley including Eugene-Springfield and Albany-Corvallis:

• Mostly sunny and warmer today, partly cloudy tonight,
• Mostly sunny Wednesday AM, partly cloudy and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of showers Wednesday afternoon and evening, becoming mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening showers,  a good (50%) chance of showers late Wednesday night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible) and Thursday AM, showers likely (70%) in the afternoon, cloudy with evening showers likely (70%), then a good (50%) chance of showers late Thursday night.
• highs 75-58 lows 47-45.
• Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of showers Friday through Sunday night,
• Then cloudy with a (40%) chance of showers Monday.
• highs 59-64 lows 47-49. (seasonal averages high 67 low 44.)

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Eugene-Springfield Pollen Count:

Grass………. Low (0)

Trees………. Low (2)

Last Counted: 5/16/16

Data Courtesy of Oregon Allergy Associates.

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Forecast for Roseburg:

• Some AM clouds, sunny and warmer this afternoon, mostly clear this evening, partly cloudy late tonight and Wednesday AM, sunny and a bit cooler in the afternoon, mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of showers Wednesday night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM showers, colder with showers likely (60%) Thursday afternoon and Thursday night.
• highs 79-59 lows 50-45.
• Mostly cloudy and cooler with showers likely (60%) Friday and in the evening, mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a (40%) chance of showers late Friday night through Sunday, then cloudy with a (40%) chance of showers Sunday night and Monday.
• highs 64-72 cooling to 67 Monday lows 47-50. (seasonal averages high 70 low 48).

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

• Some AM clouds, sunny and a bit warmer this afternoon, partly cloudy tonight,
• Sunny Wednesday, becoming mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of showers Wednesday night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Mostly cloudy a good (50%) chance of AM showers, then showers likely (60%) and cooler Thursday and Thursday night.
• highs 63-56 lows 50-48.
• Mostly cloudy with showers likely (60%) Friday and Friday night,
• Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers Saturday through Sunday, then cloudy with a (40%) chance of showers Sunday night and Monday.
• highs 58-62 cooling to 58 Monday lows 48-52. (seasonal averages high 59 low 47)

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Forecast for the Cascades in Lane County:

• Sunny and a bit warmer today,  partly cloudy tonight,
• Mostly sunny Wednesday AM, partly cloudy and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of showers in the afternoon, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers Wednesday night,
• Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow showers Thursday AM, rain and snow showers likely (70%) and colder in the afternoon, cloudy with evening rain and snow showers, then a good (50%) chance of rain and snow showers late Thursday night.
• free air freezing level 12,000 ft. today and tonight, snow level above 8,000 ft. Wednesday and Wednesday night, then 4,500 ft. Thursday and Thursday night.
• highs 65-43 lows 40-33.
• Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow showers Friday AM, rain and snow showers likely (70%) with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms and cooler in the afternoon and evening, a good (50%) chance of rain and snow showers late Friday night and Saturday AM, rain and snow showers likely (70%) with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms and a bit warmer Saturday afternoon and evening, a good (50%) chance of showers late Saturday night through Monday.
• snow level 4,000 ft. Friday, 5,000 ft. Friday night and Saturday, then 6,500 ft. Saturday night, 6,000 ft. Sunday, 6,500 ft. Sunday night, then 6,000 ft. Monday.
• highs 44-48 lows 33-35.

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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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