Here is my new weekly weather quiz question. What is a “Willy-Willy?”  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. Good luck.

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An upper level trough of low pressure (Shaded “U” shape in blue arrows) will be moving southward through the Pacific Northwest keeping us in cool weather. A complex frontal system approaches the Pacific Northwest Saturday. More frontal systems head toward us Sunday. Just in case you were wondering when Summer officially ends here is the answer. The Autumnal Equinox occurs at 7:21 PDT this Thursday September 22nd.

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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 13 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

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

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

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Advisories:

• A Blue-Green Algae Health Advisory has been lifted for Howard Bay (sometimes called Howards Bay or Howard’s Bay) in Upper Klamath Lake ONLY. Tests show the blue-green algae bloom is no longer present.
• A Health Advisory remains in effect for ocean water contact at Neskowin Beach located in Tillamook County due to higher than normal levels of fecal bacteria. Contact with the water can result in diarrhea, stomach cramps, skin rashes, upper respiratory infections and other illnesses. Direct contact with the water should be avoided in this area until the advisory is lifted, especially by children and the elderly who may be more vulnerable to waterborne bacteria. Visitors should avoid wading in nearby creeks, pools of water on the beach, or in discolored water, and stay clear of water runoff flowing into the ocean.
• A Health Advisory remains in effect for ocean water contact at Nye Beach located in Lincoln County due to higher than normal levels of fecal bacteria. Contact with the water can result in diarrhea, stomach cramps, skin rashes, upper respiratory infections and other illnesses.Direct contact with the water should be avoided in this area until the advisory is lifted, especially by children and the elderly who may be more vulnerable to waterborne bacteria. Visitors should avoid wading in nearby creeks, pools of water on the beach, or in discolored water, and stay clear of water runoff flowing into the ocean.
• A Blue-Green Algae Health Advisory remains in effect for Agency Lake. Agency Lake is located just north of Upper Klamath Lake near Klamath Falls along Highway 97 in Klamath County. Water monitoring on the lake has confirmed the presence of high levels of blue-green algae and associated toxins that can be harmful to people and animals. Swallowing water while swimming or inhaling water droplets as a result of high-speed water activities, such as water skiing and power boating, should be avoided in areas where blooms are identified. Although toxins are not absorbed through the skin, contact with cells from a bloom can cause skin irritation and a red, puffy rash in individuals with skin sensitivities, or those who develop rashes easily.

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

• Mostly sunny and just a bit cooler this afternoon, partly cloudy with patchy fog late tonight and Wednesday AM, mostly sunny in the afternoon, partly cloudy with areas of fog and a slight (20%) chance of showers late Wednesday night,
• Areas of AM fog Thursday, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of showers in the afternoon and evening, then just partly cloudy Thursday night.
• highs 70-68 lows 44-48.
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and a bit warmer Friday afternoon through Saturday evening, partly cloudy late Saturday night,
• A mix of clouds and sun Sunday AM, then mostly sunny and a bit warmer Sunday afternoon and Monday, mostly clear Sunday night.
• highs 70-82 lows near 54. (seasonal averages high 76 low 46)

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Your College Football Forecast

Saturday September 24th

Ducks vs. Colorado at Autzen Stadium Kickoff 2:30 PM – Mostly cloudy, a slight chance of rain, 72 warming to near 76 then cooling as the game progresses.

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Beavers vs Boise State at Reser Stadium Kickoff 12:30 PM – Mostly cloudy, a slight chance of rain, 68 warming to near 74 then cooling a bit by the end of the game.

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Forecast for Roseburg:

• Sunny and a bit cooler this afternoon, mostly clear late tonight,
• Partly cloudy in the AM, sunny and a bit cooler Wednesday afternoon, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers late Wednesday night,
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Thursday AM, partly cloudy Thursday afternoon, then just partly cloudy at night.
• highs 74-70 lows 44-48.
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and a bit warmer Friday afternoon,  a slight (20%) chance of evening showers, mostly cloudy Friday night,
• Mostly cloudy Saturday AM, partly cloudy and a bit warmer in the afternoon and Saturday night,
• Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Sunday, mostly clear at night,
• Then sunny and a bit warmer Monday.
• highs 72-88 lows near 54. (seasonal averages high 78 low 50)

 

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

• Sunny this afternoon, mostly clear tonight,
• Partly cloudy in the AM, sunny and a bit cooler Wednesday afternoon, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers late Wednesday night,
• Mostly cloudy in the AM with a slight (20%) chance of inland showers, partly cloudy Thursday afternoon and evening, then mostly cloudy late at night.
• highs 64-62 warming back to 64 Thursday lows near 50.
• Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a (30%) chance of showers Friday afternoon, cloudy with a (30%) chance of showers in the evening, mostly cloudy Friday night,
• Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer Saturday and in the evening, just partly cloudy late Saturday night,
• Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Sunday, mostly clear at night,
• Then sunny Monday.
• highs 65-70 lows near 52. (seasonal averages high 65 low 49)

 

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Forecast for the Cascades in Lane County:

• Mostly sunny and a bit cooler this afternoon, partly cloudy tonight,
• Partly cloudy and cooler with a slight (20%) chance of showers Wednesday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow showers late Wednesday night,
• A mix of clouds and sun Thursday with a (40%) chance of rain and snow showers and a bit cooler in the afternoon, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Thursday evening, then a slight (20%) chance of rain late at night.
• free air freezing level 10,000 ft. today, 9,000 ft. tonight, snow level 7,000 ft. Wednesday, 5,500 ft. Wednesday night, 5,000 ft. Thursday, then 7,000 ft. Thursday night.
• highs 57-53 Thursday night lows 37-39.
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and a bit warmer Friday afternoon and at night,
• A mix of clouds and sun with a slight (20%) chance of rain and a bit warmer Saturday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening rain, just partly cloudy late Saturday night and Sunday AM, mostly sunny and a bit warmer in the afternoon, mostly clear at  night,
• Then sunny Monday.
• snow level above 8,000 ft. Friday through Saturday night, free air freezing level 16,000 ft. Sunday through Monday.
• highs 58-76 cooling to 74 Monday lows 42-46.

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

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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 “Willy-Willy?”  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. Good luck.

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An upper level trough of low pressure (Shaded “U” shape in blue arrows) will be moving southward through the Pacific Northwest keeping us in cool weather. A complex frontal system approaches the Pacific Northwest Saturday. More frontal systems head toward us Sunday. Just in case you were wondering when Summer officially ends here is the answer. The Autumnal Equinox occurs at 7:21 PDT this Thursday September 22nd.

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Air Quality Index:

Eugene-Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 28 in the Good category measuring Ozone.

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

Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 31 in the Good category measuring Ozone.

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

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Advisories:

• A Blue-Green Algae Health Advisory has been lifted for Howard Bay (sometimes called Howards Bay or Howard’s Bay) in Upper Klamath Lake ONLY. Tests show the blue-green algae bloom is no longer present.
• A Health Advisory remains in effect for ocean water contact at Neskowin Beach located in Tillamook County due to higher than normal levels of fecal bacteria. Contact with the water can result in diarrhea, stomach cramps, skin rashes, upper respiratory infections and other illnesses. Direct contact with the water should be avoided in this area until the advisory is lifted, especially by children and the elderly who may be more vulnerable to waterborne bacteria. Visitors should avoid wading in nearby creeks, pools of water on the beach, or in discolored water, and stay clear of water runoff flowing into the ocean.
• A Health Advisory remains in effect for ocean water contact at Nye Beach located in Lincoln County due to higher than normal levels of fecal bacteria. Contact with the water can result in diarrhea, stomach cramps, skin rashes, upper respiratory infections and other illnesses.Direct contact with the water should be avoided in this area until the advisory is lifted, especially by children and the elderly who may be more vulnerable to waterborne bacteria. Visitors should avoid wading in nearby creeks, pools of water on the beach, or in discolored water, and stay clear of water runoff flowing into the ocean.
• A Blue-Green Algae Health Advisory remains in effect for Agency Lake. Agency Lake is located just north of Upper Klamath Lake near Klamath Falls along Highway 97 in Klamath County. Water monitoring on the lake has confirmed the presence of high levels of blue-green algae and associated toxins that can be harmful to people and animals. Swallowing water while swimming or inhaling water droplets as a result of high-speed water activities, such as water skiing and power boating, should be avoided in areas where blooms are identified. Although toxins are not absorbed through the skin, contact with cells from a bloom can cause skin irritation and a red, puffy rash in individuals with skin sensitivities, or those who develop rashes easily.

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

• Mostly cloudy this evening, partly cloudy with patchy fog late tonight and Tuesday AM, partly cloudy and just a bit cooler Tuesday afternoon, partly cloudy with patchy fog late Tuesday night and Wednesday AM, mostly sunny and a bit cooler in the afternoon, partly cloudy with areas of fog and a slight (20%) chance of showers late Wednesday night,
• Areas of AM fog Thursday, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler in the afternoon, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers in the afternoon and evening, then just partly cloudy Thursday night.
• lows 46-44 warming back to 48 Thursday night highs 72-69.
• Mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain and a bit warmer Friday afternoon, a (40%) chance of rain Friday night and Saturday (a bit warmer), a (30%) chance of rain in the evening, partly cloudy late Saturday night,
• A mix of clouds and sun Sunday AM, then mostly sunny and a bit warmer Sunday afternoon and Monday,  mostly clear Sunday night.
• highs 70-82 lows 54-52. (seasonal averages high 76 low 46)

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Your College Football Forecast

Saturday September 24th

Ducks vs. Colorado at Autzen Stadium Kickoff 2:30 PM – Mostly cloudy, a 40% chance of rain, 72 warming to near 75 then cooling as the game progresses.

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Beavers vs Boise State at Reser Stadium Kickoff 12:30 PM – Mostly cloudy, a 40% chance of rain, 68 warming to near 74 then cooling by the end of the game.

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Forecast for Roseburg:

• Partly cloudy this evening, mostly cloudy late tonight and Tuesday AM, sunny and a bit cooler in the afternoon, mostly clear late Tuesday night,
• Partly cloudy in the AM, sunny and a bit cooler Wednesday afternoon, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers late Wednesday night,
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Thursday AM, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Thursday afternoon, then just partly cloudy at night.
• lows 49-44 warming to 47 Wednesday night highs 76-70.
• Partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Friday AM, cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers and a bit warmer Friday afternoon, cloudy with a (30%) chance of showers  Friday night,
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Saturday AM, a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of afternoon showers, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening showers, just partly cloudy late Saturday night,
• Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Sunday, mostly clear at night,
• Then sunny and a bit warmer Monday.
• highs 70-85 lows 47-54. (seasonal averages high 78 low 51)

 

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

• Partly cloudy this evening, mostly cloudy late tonight,
• Partly cloudy Tuesday, mostly clear at night,
• Partly cloudy in the AM, sunny and a bit cooler Wednesday afternoon, partly cloudy late Wednesday night with a slight (20%) chance of showers,
• Then partly cloudy Thursday and at night.
• lows near 50 highs 64-62 warming back to 64 Thursday.
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain, a bit warmer with a (30%) chance of showers Friday afternoon, cloudy with a (30%) chance of showers Friday night,
• Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a (30%) chance of showers Saturday, a slight (20%) chance of evening showers, just partly cloudy late Saturday night,
• Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Sunday, mostly clear at night,
• Then sunny Monday.
• highs 65-70 lows near 52. (seasonal averages high 65 low 50)

 

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Forecast for the Cascades in Lane County:

• Partly cloudy tonight,
• A mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler Tuesday, partly cloudy at night,
• Partly cloudy and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of showers Wednesday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers late Wednesday night,
• A mix of clouds and sun Thursday with a good (50%) chance of AM showers, a slight (20%) chance of showers and a bit cooler in the afternoon, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Thursday evening, then just partly cloudy late at night.
• free air freezing level 11,000 ft. tonight, 9,000 ft. Tuesday, 8,000 ft. Tuesday night, snow level 7,000 ft. Wednesday, 6,500 ft. Wednesday night, 6,000 ft. Thursday, then 7,000 ft. Thursday night.
• lows 38-35 warming to 38 Thursday night highs 60-53.
• Partly cloudy Friday AM, mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain and a bit warmer Friday afternoon and evening, a (30%) chance of rain late at night and SaturdayAM, a slight (20%) chance of rain and a bit warmer in the afternoon and evening, just partly cloudy late Saturday night,
• Partly cloudy Sunday AM, mostly sunny and a bit warmer Sunday afternoon and Monday (a bit cooler, mostly clear Sunday night.
• snow level above 8,000 ft. Friday through Saturday night, free air freezing level 14,000 ft. Sunday, 15,000 ft. Sunday night, then 14,000 ft. Monday.
• highs 57-76 cooling to 74 Monday lows 42-46.

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

________________

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 “Willy-Willy?”  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. Good luck.

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The Jet Stream (Shaded shape in blue arrows) is setting up with Zonal Flow meaning the air is moving from West to East sending marine moisture straight at us. A frontal system moved through Oregon and fell apart. A complex frontal system approaches the Pacific Northwest Friday. It looks like more frontal systems head for us next Sunday. Just in case you were wondering when Summer officially ends here is the answer. The Autumnal Equinox occurs at 7:21 PDT this Thursday September 22nd.

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Air Quality Index:

Eugene-Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 23 in the Good category measuring Ozone.

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

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

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

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Advisories:

• A Blue-Green Algae Health Advisory has been lifted for Howard Bay (sometimes called Howards Bay or Howard’s Bay) in Upper Klamath Lake ONLY. Tests show the blue-green algae bloom is no longer present.
• A Health Advisory remains in effect for ocean water contact at Neskowin Beach located in Tillamook County due to higher than normal levels of fecal bacteria. Contact with the water can result in diarrhea, stomach cramps, skin rashes, upper respiratory infections and other illnesses. Direct contact with the water should be avoided in this area until the advisory is lifted, especially by children and the elderly who may be more vulnerable to waterborne bacteria. Visitors should avoid wading in nearby creeks, pools of water on the beach, or in discolored water, and stay clear of water runoff flowing into the ocean.
• A Health Advisory remains in effect for ocean water contact at Nye Beach located in Lincoln County due to higher than normal levels of fecal bacteria. Contact with the water can result in diarrhea, stomach cramps, skin rashes, upper respiratory infections and other illnesses.Direct contact with the water should be avoided in this area until the advisory is lifted, especially by children and the elderly who may be more vulnerable to waterborne bacteria. Visitors should avoid wading in nearby creeks, pools of water on the beach, or in discolored water, and stay clear of water runoff flowing into the ocean.
• A Blue-Green Algae Health Advisory remains in effect for Agency Lake. Agency Lake is located just north of Upper Klamath Lake near Klamath Falls along Highway 97 in Klamath County. Water monitoring on the lake has confirmed the presence of high levels of blue-green algae and associated toxins that can be harmful to people and animals. Swallowing water while swimming or inhaling water droplets as a result of high-speed water activities, such as water skiing and power boating, should be avoided in areas where blooms are identified. Although toxins are not absorbed through the skin, contact with cells from a bloom can cause skin irritation and a red, puffy rash in individuals with skin sensitivities, or those who develop rashes easily.

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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 and a bit cooler this afternoon, partly cloudy this evening, mostly cloudy with patchy fog late tonight,
• A mix of clouds and sun with patchy AM fog, mostly sunny and a bit cooler Tuesday afternoon, partly cloudy with patchy fog late Tuesday night,
• Partly cloudy with areas of AM fog, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Wednesday afternoon and evening, just partly cloudy with areas of fog Wednesday night.
• highs 72-70 lows 46-42.
• Mostly cloudy with areas of AM fog Thursday, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers in the afternoon and evening, just partly cloudy at night,
• Mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain Friday afternoon and evening, a slight (20%) chance of rain late Friday night,
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of Saturday and in the evening, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Saturday night and Sunday AM, then just partly cloudy and a bit warmer Sunday afternoon.
• highs 69-66 warming to 80 Sunday lows 49-53. (seasonal averages high 77 low 46)

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Your College Football Forecast

Saturday September 24th

Ducks vs. Colorado at Autzen Stadium Kickoff 2:30 PM – Mostly cloudy, slight chance of rain, 72 warming to near 74 then cooling as the game progresses.

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Beavers vs Boise State at Reser Stadium Kickoff 12:30 PM – Mostly cloudy, slight chance of rain, 68 warming to near 74 then cooling by the end of the game.

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Forecast for Roseburg:

• Partly cloudy and a bit cooler this afternoon and evening, mostly cloudy late tonight and Tuesday AM, sunny and a bit cooler in the afternoon, mostly clear late Tuesday night,
• AM sun, partly cloudy and a bit cooler Wednesday, mostly clear in the evening, then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers late Wednesday night.
• highs 76-70 lows 49-44 warming to 47 Wednesday night.
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Thursday,  just partly cloudy late Thursday night and Friday AM, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and a bit warmer Friday afternoon, cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain Friday night,
• Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain Saturday and in the evening, partly cloudy late Saturday night and Sunday AM, then sunny and a bit warmer Sunday afternoon.
• highs 70-85 lows 47-54. (seasonal averages high 78 low 51)

 

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

• Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler this afternoon, partly cloudy this evening, mostly cloudy late tonight and Tuesday AM, sunny and a bit cooler in the afternoon, partly cloudy in the evening, mostly clear late Tuesday night,
• Partly cloudy and a bit cooler Wednesday and in the evening, then mostly cloudy late Wednesday night.
• highs 66-62 lows near 50.
• Mostly cloudy Thursday, partly cloudy in the evening, mostly cloudy Thursday night,
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and a bit warmer Friday afternoon, cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain at night,
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain warmer Saturday, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain in the evening, partly cloudy at night and Sunday AM, then sunny and a bit warmer Sunday afternoon.
• highs 62-69 lows 50-52. (seasonal averages high 65 low 50)

 

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Forecast for the Cascades in Lane County:

• A mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler this afternoon, partly cloudy this evening, mostly cloudy late tonight,
• A mix of clouds an sun and a bit cooler Tuesday, partly cloudy at night,
• Partly cloudy and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of showers Wednesday and in the evening, then a slight (20%) chance of showers late Wednesday night.
• free air freezing level 13,000 ft. today, 11,000 ft. tonight, 9,000 ft. Tuesday and Tuesday night, snow level 7,000 ft. Wednesday and Wednesday night.
• highs 60-55 lows 38-34.
• A mix of clouds and sun with a slight (20%) chance of showers Thursday, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Thursday evening, just partly cloudy late at  night and Friday AM, mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a (30%) chance of rain and a bit warmer Friday afternoon and evening, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain at night through Saturday (a bit warmer Saturday) evening, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain late Saturday night,
• Partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Sunday AM, then mostly sunny and a bit warmer Sunday afternoon.
• snow level 6,500 ft. Thursday,  7,500 ft. Thursday night,then above 8,000 ft. Friday through Sunday.
• highs 52-70 lows 35-44.

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

________________

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

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Here is my weekly weather quiz question for the last time. What is a “Wasatch Wind?” Here is the correct answer. Wasatch Wind: A strong easterly wind blowing out of the mouths of the canyons of the Wasatch Mountains onto the plains of Utah. Also called canyon wind. 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. Good luck.

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The Jet Stream (Shaded shape in blue arrows) is setting up with Zonal Flow meaning the air is moving from West to East sending marine moisture straight at us. A frontal system is slowly moving through Oregon. A complex frontal system approaches the Pacific Northwest Friday. It looks like more frontal systems head for us next Sunday. Just in case you were wondering when Summer officially ends here is the answer. The Autumnal Equinox occurs at 7:21 PDT this Thursday September 22nd.

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Air Quality Index:

Eugene-Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 22 in the Good category measuring Ozone.

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

Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 20 in the Good category measuring Ozone.

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

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Advisories:

• A Blue-Green Algae Health Advisory has been lifted for Howard Bay (sometimes called Howards Bay or Howard’s Bay) in Upper Klamath Lake ONLY. Tests show the blue-green algae bloom is no longer present.
• A Health Advisory remains in effect for ocean water contact at Neskowin Beach located in Tillamook County due to higher than normal levels of fecal bacteria. Contact with the water can result in diarrhea, stomach cramps, skin rashes, upper respiratory infections and other illnesses. Direct contact with the water should be avoided in this area until the advisory is lifted, especially by children and the elderly who may be more vulnerable to waterborne bacteria. Visitors should avoid wading in nearby creeks, pools of water on the beach, or in discolored water, and stay clear of water runoff flowing into the ocean.
• A Health Advisory remains in effect for ocean water contact at Nye Beach located in Lincoln County due to higher than normal levels of fecal bacteria. Contact with the water can result in diarrhea, stomach cramps, skin rashes, upper respiratory infections and other illnesses.Direct contact with the water should be avoided in this area until the advisory is lifted, especially by children and the elderly who may be more vulnerable to waterborne bacteria. Visitors should avoid wading in nearby creeks, pools of water on the beach, or in discolored water, and stay clear of water runoff flowing into the ocean.
• A Blue-Green Algae Health Advisory remains in effect for Agency Lake. Agency Lake is located just north of Upper Klamath Lake near Klamath Falls along Highway 97 in Klamath County. Water monitoring on the lake has confirmed the presence of high levels of blue-green algae and associated toxins that can be harmful to people and animals. Swallowing water while swimming or inhaling water droplets as a result of high-speed water activities, such as water skiing and power boating, should be avoided in areas where blooms are identified. Although toxins are not absorbed through the skin, contact with cells from a bloom can cause skin irritation and a red, puffy rash in individuals with skin sensitivities, or those who develop rashes easily.

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

• Mostly cloudy this evening, partly cloudy and cooler with areas of fog late tonight and Monday AM, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler in the afternoon, mostly cloudy in the  evening, partly cloudy with patchy fog late Monday night,
• Patchy AM fog, partly cloudy and a bit cooler Tuesday through Wednesday night.
• lows 47-44 highs 72-70.
• Partly cloudy Thursday through Friday AM, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Friday afternoon through Saturday evening (a bit warmer Saturday), partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Saturday night and Sunday AM, then just partly cloudy and a bit warmer Sunday afternoon.
• highs 69-80 lows 46-52. (seasonal averages high 77 low 46)

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Your College Football Forecast

Saturday September 24th

Ducks vs. Colorado at Autzen Stadium Kickoff 2:30 PM – Mostly cloudy, slight chance of rain, 72 warming to near 74 then cooling as the game progresses.

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Beavers vs Boise State at Reser Stadium Kickoff 12:30 PM – Mostly cloudy, slight chance of rain, 68 warming to near 74 then cooling by the end of the game.

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Forecast for Roseburg:

• Partly cloudy this evening, mostly cloudy with patchy fog late tonight and Monday AM, partly cloudy and a bit cooler Monday afternoon and evening, mostly cloudy late Monday night,
• Mostly cloudy Tuesday AM, sunny and a bit cooler in the afternoon, mostly clear Tuesday night,
• Partly cloudy and a bit cooler Wednesday and in the evening, then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers late Wednesday night.
• lows 54-44 warming to 46 Wednesday night highs 75-70.
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM showers, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers and a bit cooler Thursday afternoon and evening, then just mostly cloudy late Thursday night,
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and a bit warmer Friday afternoon, cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Friday night,
• Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain Saturday and in the evening, partly cloudy late Saturday night and Sunday AM, then sunny and a bit warmer Sunday afternoon.
• highs 69-86 lows 44-52. (seasonal averages high 78 low 51)

 

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

• Mostly cloudy with patchy fog late tonight and Monday AM, partly cloudy and a bit cooler Monday afternoon and evening, mostly cloudy late Monday night,
• Mostly cloudy Tuesday AM, sunny and a bit cooler in the afternoon, partly cloudy in the evening, mostly clear late Tuesday night,
• Partly cloudy and a bit cooler Wednesday and in the evening, then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers late Wednesday night.
• lows 52-47 warming to 49 Wednesday night highs 66-63.
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Thursday and Thursday night,
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and a bit warmer Friday afternoon, cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain at night,
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Saturday AM, warmer in the afternoon, mostly cloudy in the evening, partly cloudy at night and Sunday AM, then sunny and a bit warmer Sunday afternoon.
• highs 63-68 lows 50-52. (seasonal averages high 65 low 50)

 

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Forecast for the Cascades in Lane County:

• Partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of  evening showers, just partly cloudy and colder late tonight,
• Partly cloudy and a bit cooler Monday and Monday night,
• A mix of clouds an sun and a bit cooler Tuesday, partly cloudy at night,
• Partly cloudy and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of showers and a bit cooler Wednesday and in the evening, then a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow showers late Wednesday night.
• snow level above 8,000 ft. tonight, free air freezing level 13,000 ft. Monday, 11,000 ft. Monday night, 9,000 ft. Tuesday and Tuesday night, snow level 7,000 ft. Wednesday, then 5,000 ft. Wednesday night.
• lows 39-34 highs 60-55.
• A mix of clouds and sun with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain and snow showers, a slight (20%) chance of showers in the afternoon, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Thursday evening, just partly cloudy late Thursday night,
• A mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of rain and a bit warmer Friday afternoon, mostly cloudy Friday night through Saturday (a bit warmer Saturday) evening, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain late Saturday night,
• Partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Sunday AM, then just partly cloudy and a bit warmer Sunday afternoon.
• snow level 6,500 ft. Thursday,  7,500 ft. Thursday night, snow level above 8,000 ft. Friday through Sunday.
• highs 52-70 lows 33-44.

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

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

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Here is my weekly weather quiz question for the last time. What is a “Wasatch Wind?” Here is the correct answer. Wasatch Wind: A strong easterly wind blowing out of the mouths of the canyons of the Wasatch Mountains onto the plains of Utah. Also called canyon wind. 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. Good luck.

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The Jet Stream (Shaded shape in blue arrows) is setting up with Zonal Flow meaning the air is moving from West to East sending marine moisture straight at us. A frontal system is slowly moving through Oregon. A complex frontal system approaches the Pacific Northwest next Saturday. Just in case you were wondering when Summer officially ends here is the answer. The Autumnal Equinox occurs at 7:21 PDT this Thursday September 22nd.

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Air Quality Index:

Eugene-Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 8 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 11 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

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

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Advisories:

• A Blue-Green Algae Health Advisory has been lifted for Howard Bay (sometimes called Howards Bay or Howard’s Bay) in Upper Klamath Lake ONLY. Tests show the blue-green algae bloom is no longer present.
• A Health Advisory remains in effect for ocean water contact at Neskowin Beach located in Tillamook County due to higher than normal levels of fecal bacteria. Contact with the water can result in diarrhea, stomach cramps, skin rashes, upper respiratory infections and other illnesses. Direct contact with the water should be avoided in this area until the advisory is lifted, especially by children and the elderly who may be more vulnerable to waterborne bacteria. Visitors should avoid wading in nearby creeks, pools of water on the beach, or in discolored water, and stay clear of water runoff flowing into the ocean.
• A Health Advisory remains in effect for ocean water contact at Nye Beach located in Lincoln County due to higher than normal levels of fecal bacteria. Contact with the water can result in diarrhea, stomach cramps, skin rashes, upper respiratory infections and other illnesses.Direct contact with the water should be avoided in this area until the advisory is lifted, especially by children and the elderly who may be more vulnerable to waterborne bacteria. Visitors should avoid wading in nearby creeks, pools of water on the beach, or in discolored water, and stay clear of water runoff flowing into the ocean.
• A Blue-Green Algae Health Advisory remains in effect for Agency Lake. Agency Lake is located just north of Upper Klamath Lake near Klamath Falls along Highway 97 in Klamath County. Water monitoring on the lake has confirmed the presence of high levels of blue-green algae and associated toxins that can be harmful to people and animals. Swallowing water while swimming or inhaling water droplets as a result of high-speed water activities, such as water skiing and power boating, should be avoided in areas where blooms are identified. Although toxins are not absorbed through the skin, contact with cells from a bloom can cause skin irritation and a red, puffy rash in individuals with skin sensitivities, or those who develop rashes easily.

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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 occasional rain or drizzle today (0.10 in. of rain possible), partly cloudy in the evening, mostly cloudy and cooler with areas of fog late tonight and Monday AM, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler in the afternoon, partly cloudy in the  evening, mostly cloudy with patchy fog late Monday night,
• Then patchy AM fog, partly cloudy and a bit cooler Tuesday and Tuesday night.
• highs 73-70 lows 46-43.
• Partly cloudy and a bit cooler Wednesday, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Wednesday night and Thursday AM, just partly cloudy in the afternoon and evening, mostly cloudy late Thursday night,
• Mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain Friday afternoon and at night,
• Cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain Saturday AM, then a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain in the afternoon.
• highs 69-72 lows 40-52. (seasonal averages high 77 low 47)

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Your College Football Forecast

Saturday September 24th

Ducks vs. Colorado at Autzen Stadium Kickoff 2:30 PM – Mostly cloudy, slight chance of rain, 68 warming to near 72 then cooling as the game progresses.

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Beavers vs Boise State at Reser Stadium Kickoff 12:30 PM – Mostly cloudy, slight chance of rain, 68 warming to near 72 then cooling as the game progresses.

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Forecast for Roseburg:

• Cloudy with a (40%) chance of showers and a bit cooler today (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), partly cloudy with areas of fog late tonight and Monday AM, partly cloudy and a bit cooler Monday afternoon, mostly clear in the evening, partly cloudy late Monday night,
• Mostly cloudy Tuesday AM, sunny and a bit cooler in the afternoon, then mostly clear Tuesday night.
• highs 78-73 lows 49-43.
• Mostly sunny and a bit cooler Wednesday, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Wednesday night through Thursday evening, mostly cloudy late Thursday night,
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and a bit warmer Friday afternoon, cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Friday night,
• Then mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain Saturday.
• highs 70-79 lows 46-52. (seasonal averages high 78 low 51)

 

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

• Cloudy with AM coastal showers likely (60%) and a slight (20%) chance of afternoon showers while a (40%) chance of showers of inland and a bit cooler today (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), partly cloudy with areas of fog tonight and Monday AM, partly cloudy and a bit cooler Monday afternoon and evening, mostly cloudy late Monday night.
• Mostly cloudy Tuesday AM, sunny and a bit cooler in the afternoon, then mostly clear Tuesday night.
• highs near 65 lows 50-48.
• Mostly sunny and a bit cooler Wednesday, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Wednesday night and Thursday, partly cloudy in the evening, mostly cloudy late Thursday night,
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and a bit warmer Friday afternoon, cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain at night,
• Then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Saturday.
• highs 62-66 lows 48-52. (seasonal averages high 65 low 50)

 

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Forecast for the Cascades in Lane County:

• Cloudy with AM showers likely (70%), a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of showers this afternoon, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of  evening showers, just partly cloudy and colder late tonight,
• Then partly cloudy and a bit warmer Monday through Tuesday night (a bit cooler Tuesday).
• snow level above 8,000 ft. today and tonight, free air freezing level 11,000 ft. Monday, 10,000 ft. Monday night, 9,000 ft. Tuesday, then 8,000 ft. Tuesday night.
• highs 62-64 cooling to 57 Tuesday lows 39-34.
• Mostly sunny Wednesday AM, partly cloudy and a bit cooler in the afternoon, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers late Wednesday night and Thursday AM, mostly sunny with a slight (20%) chance of showers Thursday evening, partly cloudy late Thursday night and Friday AM, mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a (40%) chance of rain Friday afternoon and at night,
• Cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain Saturday AM, then a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain Saturday afternoon.
• free air freezing level 6,500 ft. Wednesday, snow level 6,500 ft. Wednesday night and Thursday,  7,500 ft. Thursday night, then above 8,000 ft. Friday through Saturday.
• highs 55-62 lows 33-40.

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

________________

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

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Here is my weekly weather quiz question for the last time. What is a “Wasatch Wind?” Here is the correct answer. Wasatch Wind: A strong easterly wind blowing out of the mouths of the canyons of the Wasatch Mountains onto the plains of Utah. Also called canyon wind. 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. Good luck.

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The Jet Stream (Shaded shape in blue arrows) is setting up with Zonal Flow meaning the air is moving from West to East sending marine moisture straight at us. A frontal system is on the way to us. A complex frontal system approaches the Pacific Northwest next Saturday. Just in case you were wondering when Summer officially ends here is the answer. The Autumnal Equinox occurs at 7:21 PDT this Thursday September 22nd.

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Air Quality Index:

Eugene-Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 19 in the Good category measuring Ozone.

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

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

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

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Advisories:

• A Blue-Green Algae Health Advisory has been lifted for Howard Bay (sometimes called Howards Bay or Howard’s Bay) in Upper Klamath Lake ONLY. Tests show the blue-green algae bloom is no longer present.
• A Health Advisory remains in effect for ocean water contact at Neskowin Beach located in Tillamook County due to higher than normal levels of fecal bacteria. Contact with the water can result in diarrhea, stomach cramps, skin rashes, upper respiratory infections and other illnesses. Direct contact with the water should be avoided in this area until the advisory is lifted, especially by children and the elderly who may be more vulnerable to waterborne bacteria. Visitors should avoid wading in nearby creeks, pools of water on the beach, or in discolored water, and stay clear of water runoff flowing into the ocean.
• A Health Advisory remains in effect for ocean water contact at Nye Beach located in Lincoln County due to higher than normal levels of fecal bacteria. Contact with the water can result in diarrhea, stomach cramps, skin rashes, upper respiratory infections and other illnesses.Direct contact with the water should be avoided in this area until the advisory is lifted, especially by children and the elderly who may be more vulnerable to waterborne bacteria. Visitors should avoid wading in nearby creeks, pools of water on the beach, or in discolored water, and stay clear of water runoff flowing into the ocean.
• A Blue-Green Algae Health Advisory remains in effect for Agency Lake. Agency Lake is located just north of Upper Klamath Lake near Klamath Falls along Highway 97 in Klamath County. Water monitoring on the lake has confirmed the presence of high levels of blue-green algae and associated toxins that can be harmful to people and animals. Swallowing water while swimming or inhaling water droplets as a result of high-speed water activities, such as water skiing and power boating, should be avoided in areas where blooms are identified. Although toxins are not absorbed through the skin, contact with cells from a bloom can cause skin irritation and a red, puffy rash in individuals with skin sensitivities, or those who develop rashes easily.

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

• Cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain tonight (0.25 in. of rain possible),
• Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of showers Sunday (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), partly cloudy and cooler with areas of fog late at night and Monday AM, partly cloudy and a bit cooler in the afternoon and evening, mostly cloudy with patchy fog late Monday night,
• Then partly cloudy and a bit cooler Tuesday and Tuesday night.
• lows 60-43 highs 72-70.
• Partly cloudy and a bit cooler Wednesday, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Wednesday night and Thursday AM, just partly cloudy in the afternoon and evening, mostly cloudy late Thursday night,
• Mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain Friday afternoon and at night,
• Cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain Saturday AM, then a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain in the afternoon.
• highs 69-72 lows 40-52. (seasonal averages high 77 low 47)

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Your College Football Forecast

Saturday September 24th

Ducks vs. Colorado at Autzen Stadium Kickoff 2:30 PM – Mostly cloudy, slight chance of rain, 68 warming to near 72 then cooling as the game progresses.

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Beavers vs Boise State at Reser Stadium Kickoff 12:30 PM – Mostly cloudy, slight chance of rain, 68 warming to near 72 then cooling as the game progresses.

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Forecast for Roseburg:

• Mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Cloudy with a (40%) chance of showers and a bit cooler Sunday (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), partly cloudy with areas of fog late Sunday night and Monday AM, partly cloudy and a bit cooler Monday afternoon, mostly clear in the evening, partly cloudy late Monday night,
• Mostly cloudy Tuesday AM, sunny and a bit cooler in the afternoon, then mostly clear Tuesday night.
• lows 58-43 highs 78-73.
• Mostly sunny and a bit cooler Wednesday, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Wednesday night through Thursday evening, mostly cloudy late Thursday night,
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and a bit warmer Friday afternoon, cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Friday night,
• Then mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain Saturday.
• highs 70-79 lows 46-52. (seasonal averages high 78 low 51)

 

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

• Cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Cloudy with AM coastal showers likely (60%) and a slight (20%) chance of afternoon showers while a (40%) chance of showers of inland and a bit cooler Sunday (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), partly cloudy with areas of fog Sunday night and Monday AM, partly cloudy and a bit cooler Monday afternoon and evening, mostly cloudy late Monday night.
• Mostly cloudy Tuesday AM, sunny and a bit cooler in the afternoon, then mostly clear Tuesday night.
• lows 56-48 highs near 65.
• Mostly sunny and a bit cooler Wednesday, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Wednesday night and Thursday, partly cloudy in the evening, mostly cloudy late Thursday night,
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and a bit warmer Friday afternoon, cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain at night,
• Then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Saturday.
• highs 62-66 lows 48-52. (seasonal averages high 65 low 50)

 

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Forecast for the Cascades in Lane County:

• Cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain tonight (0.25 in. of rain possible),
• Cloudy with AM showers likely (70%), a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of showers Sunday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of  evening showers, just partly cloudy and colder late Sunday night,
• Then partly cloudy and a bit warmer Monday through Tuesday night (a bit cooler Tuesday).
• snow level above 8,000 ft. tonight through Sunday night, free air freezing level 11,000 ft. Monday, 10,000 ft. Monday night, 9,000 ft. Tuesday, then 8,000 ft. Tuesday night.
• lows 49-34 highs 62-64 cooling to 57 Tuesday.
• Mostly sunny Wednesday AM, partly cloudy and a bit cooler in the afternoon, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers late Wednesday night and Thursday AM, mostly sunny with a slight (20%) chance of showers Thursday night,
• Partly cloudy Friday AM, mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a (40%) chance of rain Friday afternoon and at night,
• Cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain Saturday AM, then a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain Saturday afternoon.
• free air freezing level 6,500 ft. Wednesday, snow level 6,500 ft. Wednesday night and Thursday,  7,500 ft. Thursday night, then above 8,000 ft. Friday through Saturday.
• highs 55-62 lows 33-40.

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

________________

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

_______________

Here is my weekly weather quiz question. What is a “Wasatch Wind?” 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. Good luck.

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The Jet Stream (Shaded shape in blue arrows) is setting up with Zonal Flow meaning the air is moving from West to East sending marine moisture straight at us. One cold front pushed through and another is on the way Monday. A complex frontal system is shown offshore next Friday. Just in case you were wondering when Summer officially ends here is the answer. The Autumnal Equinox occurs at 7:21 PDT next Thursday September 22nd.

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Air Quality Index:

Eugene-Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 38 in the Moderate category measuring Ozone.

Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 12 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

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

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

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Advisories:

• A Blue-Green Algae Health Advisory has been lifted for Howard Bay (sometimes called Howards Bay or Howard’s Bay) in Upper Klamath Lake ONLY. Tests show the blue-green algae bloom is no longer present.
• A Health Advisory remains in effect for ocean water contact at Neskowin Beach located in Tillamook County due to higher than normal levels of fecal bacteria. Contact with the water can result in diarrhea, stomach cramps, skin rashes, upper respiratory infections and other illnesses. Direct contact with the water should be avoided in this area until the advisory is lifted, especially by children and the elderly who may be more vulnerable to waterborne bacteria. Visitors should avoid wading in nearby creeks, pools of water on the beach, or in discolored water, and stay clear of water runoff flowing into the ocean.
• A Health Advisory remains in effect for ocean water contact at Nye Beach located in Lincoln County due to higher than normal levels of fecal bacteria. Contact with the water can result in diarrhea, stomach cramps, skin rashes, upper respiratory infections and other illnesses.Direct contact with the water should be avoided in this area until the advisory is lifted, especially by children and the elderly who may be more vulnerable to waterborne bacteria. Visitors should avoid wading in nearby creeks, pools of water on the beach, or in discolored water, and stay clear of water runoff flowing into the ocean.
• A Blue-Green Algae Health Advisory remains in effect for Agency Lake. Agency Lake is located just north of Upper Klamath Lake near Klamath Falls along Highway 97 in Klamath County. Water monitoring on the lake has confirmed the presence of high levels of blue-green algae and associated toxins that can be harmful to people and animals. Swallowing water while swimming or inhaling water droplets as a result of high-speed water activities, such as water skiing and power boating, should be avoided in areas where blooms are identified. Although toxins are not absorbed through the skin, contact with cells from a bloom can cause skin irritation and a red, puffy rash in individuals with skin sensitivities, or those who develop rashes easily.

________________

 

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

• Clear this evening, partly cloudy late tonight,
• Becoming mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Saturday AM, mostly cloudy and cooler with a good (50%) chance of rain in the afternoon (0.10 in. of rain possible), cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Saturday night and Sunday AM, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of showers in the afternoon, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening showers, just partly cloudy late at night,
• Then partly cloudy Monday and Monday night.
• lows 53-60 cooling to 50 Monday night highs 77-74.
• A mix of clouds and sun Tuesday AM, mostly sunny and a bit cooler in the afternoon, partly cloudy Tuesday night and Wednesday AM, clear in the evening, partly cloudy late at night and Wednesday AM, sunny in the afternoon, clear in the evening, partly cloudy late at night,
• Mostly sunny Thursday AM, partly cloudy in the afternoon, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain late Thursday night,
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain, then a (40%) chance of rain Friday afternoon.
• highs 72-70 lows 43-40 warming to 43 Thursday night. (seasonal averages high 77 low 47)

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College Football Forecast:

Ducks vs. Nebraska at Tom Osborn Field at Memorial Stadium Lincoln, Nebraska Kickoff 12:30 PM (PDT) 2:30 PM (CDT)– Sunny, warming to 78 then cooling as the game progresses , Wind WNW 5-10 mph.

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Beavers vs Idaho State at Reser Stadium Kickoff 2 PM – Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain, 72 warming to near 75 then cooling toward game’s end, Wind S 5-10 mph.

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Forecast for Roseburg:

• Mostly clear this evening, partly cloudy late tonight,
• Patchy AM fog, mostly cloudy but cooler with a slight (20%) chance of rain and drizzle Saturday afternoon, cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers in the evening, a (30%) chance of rain late Saturday night,
• Cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers and a bit cooler Sunday, just mostly cloudy late Sunday night,
• Then partly cloudy and a bit cooler Monday and Monday night.
• lows 52-58 cooling to 54 Sunday night highs 89-76.
• Partly cloudy and a bit cooler Tuesday and Tuesday night,
• Mostly sunny Wednesday, mostly clear Wednesday night,
• Partly cloudy and a bit warmer Thursday, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain at night,
• Partly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain Friday AM, then cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain in the afternoon.
• highs 76-70 warming to 75 Thursday lows 50-44. (seasonal averages high 79 low 51)

 

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

• Partly cloudy this evening, mostly cloudy with patchy coastal fog tonight while patchy fog late tonight inland,
• Mostly cloudy with patchy AM fog, a slight (20%) chance of coastal drizzle and rain Saturday afternoon while a slight (20%) chance of inland afternoon rain and drizzle, cloudy with a (30%) chance of evening showers, a (40%) chance of showers late Saturday night,
• Cloudy with a good (50%) chance  of AM coastal showers while a (30%) chance of showers  and a bit cooler Sunday, mostly cloudy Sunday night,
• Then partly cloudy and a bit cooler Monday and Monday night.
• lows 52-55 cooling to 49 Sunday night highs 67-65.
• Partly cloudy Tuesday AM, sunny and a bit cooler in the afternoon, mostly clear Tuesday night,
• Mostly sunny and a bit cooler Wednesday,mostly clear at night,
• Partly cloudy and a bit warmer Thursday and in the evening, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain late Thursday night,
• Then mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Friday.
• highs near 62 lows 55-50. (seasonal averages high 65 low 50)

 

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Forecast for the Cascades in Lane County:

• Clear this evening, partly cloudy late tonight,
• A mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of rain Saturday afternoon, cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Saturday night,
• Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of AM showers Sunday, a (40%) chance of  evening showers, a slight (20%) chance of showers late Sunday night,
• Then partly cloudy and a bit warmer Monday and Monday night.
• free air freezing level 14,000 ft. tonight, snow level above 8,000 ft. Sunday and Sunday night, free air freezing level 12,000 ft. Monday, then 11,000 ft. Monday night.
• lows 48-40 highs 70-62 warming to 65 Monday.
• A mix of clouds and sun Tuesday AM, mostly sunny and a bit cooler in the afternoon, partly cloudy at night and Wednesday AM, sunny and a bit cooler in the afternoon, mostly clear Wednesday night,
• Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Thursday, partly cloudy at night and Friday AM, then mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a (40%) chance of rain Friday afternoon.
• free air freezing level 11,000 ft. Tuesday, 9,000 ft. Tuesday night, then 8,000 ft. Wednesday through Thursday night, then snow level above 8,000 ft. Friday.
• highs 57-59 cooling to 57 Friday lows near 34.

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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 weekly weather quiz question. What is a “Wasatch Wind?” 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. Good luck.

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An upper level high pressure ridge (Shaded “Arch” shape in blue arrows) powers up to make a return to the warming trend.  A cold front will move into Oregon Sunday bringing the chance of showers both ahead of it on Saturday and behind on Sunday. Here is another frontal system approaching the coast Monday.Just in case you were wondering when Summer officially ends here is the answer. The Autumnal Equinox occurs at 7:21 PDT on Thursday September 22nd.

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Air Quality Index:

Eugene-Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 59 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.

Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 28 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 25 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

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

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Advisories:

• A Blue-Green Algae Health Advisory has been lifted for Howard Bay (sometimes called Howards Bay or Howard’s Bay) in Upper Klamath Lake ONLY. Tests show the blue-green algae bloom is no longer present.
• A Health Advisory remains in effect for ocean water contact at Neskowin Beach located in Tillamook County due to higher than normal levels of fecal bacteria. Contact with the water can result in diarrhea, stomach cramps, skin rashes, upper respiratory infections and other illnesses. Direct contact with the water should be avoided in this area until the advisory is lifted, especially by children and the elderly who may be more vulnerable to waterborne bacteria. Visitors should avoid wading in nearby creeks, pools of water on the beach, or in discolored water, and stay clear of water runoff flowing into the ocean.
• A Health Advisory remains in effect for ocean water contact at Nye Beach located in Lincoln County due to higher than normal levels of fecal bacteria. Contact with the water can result in diarrhea, stomach cramps, skin rashes, upper respiratory infections and other illnesses.Direct contact with the water should be avoided in this area until the advisory is lifted, especially by children and the elderly who may be more vulnerable to waterborne bacteria. Visitors should avoid wading in nearby creeks, pools of water on the beach, or in discolored water, and stay clear of water runoff flowing into the ocean.
• A Blue-Green Algae Health Advisory remains in effect for Agency Lake. Agency Lake is located just north of Upper Klamath Lake near Klamath Falls along Highway 97 in Klamath County. Water monitoring on the lake has confirmed the presence of high levels of blue-green algae and associated toxins that can be harmful to people and animals. Swallowing water while swimming or inhaling water droplets as a result of high-speed water activities, such as water skiing and power boating, should be avoided in areas where blooms are identified. Although toxins are not absorbed through the skin, contact with cells from a bloom can cause skin irritation and a red, puffy rash in individuals with skin sensitivities, or those who develop rashes easily.

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

• Mostly sunny and a bit warmer today, mostly clear tonight,
• A mix of clouds and sun to mostly cloudy and cooler with a slight (20%) chance of rain Saturday, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Saturday night,
• Cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and a bit cooler Sunday, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening rain, then a slight (20%) chance of showers late at night.
• highs 86-75 lows 52-60 cooling to 52 Sunday night.
• Partly cloudy Monday, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers late Monday night,
• Partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM showers, just mostly sunny Tuesday afternoon, mostly clear at night,
• Sunny Wednesday, mostly clear at night,
• Then mostly sunnyThursday.
• highs 75-70 warming to 73 Thursday lows 52-44. (seasonal averages high 77 low 47)

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College Football Forecast:

Saturday September 17th

Ducks vs. Nebraska at Memorial Stadium Lincoln, Nebraska Kickoff 12:30 PM– Sunny, 68 degrees and warming as the game progresses to 78 toward game’s end, Wind NW 5 mph.

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Beavers vs Idaho State at Reser Stadium Kickoff 2 PM – A mix of clouds and sun with a slight chance of rain, 72 warming to near 76 then cooling toward game’s end, Wind S 5-10 mph.

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Forecast for Roseburg:

• Sunny and a bit warmer this afternoon, mostly clear this evening, partly cloudy with patchy fog late tonight,
• Mostly cloudy but cooler Saturday, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Saturday night,
• Mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain and a bit cooler Sunday, partly cloudy in the evening, then just mostly cloudy late Sunday night.
• highs 89-76 lows 52-58 cooling to 54 Sunday night.
• Partly cloudy Monday and Monday  night,
• Partly cloudy Tuesday AM, sunny in the afternoon, mostly clear Tuesday night,
• Then mostly sunny Wednesday, clear at night,
• Then sunny Thursday AM and partly cloudy in the afternoon.
• highs 76-70 warming to 75 Thursday lows 50-44. (seasonal averages high 79 low 51)

 

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

• Sunny and a bit warmer this afternoon, mostly clear this evening, partly cloudy with patchy fog late tonight,
• Mostly cloudy with patchy coastal AM fog and a slight (20%) chance of rain Saturday afternoon while becoming mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of inland afternoon showers, a slight (20%) chance of rain Saturday night,
• Mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance  of rain Sunday, partly cloudy in the evening, than just mostly cloudy late Sunday night.
• highs 65-67 cooling back to 65 Sunday lows 53-57 cooling to 52 Sunday night.
• Partly cloudy Monday through Tuesday AM, sunny in the afternoon,mostly clear at night,
• Mostly sunny Wednesday, clear at night,
• Sunny Thursday AM, then partly cloudy in the  afternoon.
• highs 62-59 warming to 64 Thursday lows 52-48. (seasonal averages high 65 low 50)

 

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Forecast for the Cascades in Lane County:

• Sunny and a bit warmer today, partly cloudy tonight,
• A mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of rain Saturday, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Saturday night,
• Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain, a good (50%) chance of rain Sunday afternoon, then mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of  showers late Sunday night.
• free air freezing level 13,000 ft. today, 14,000 ft. tonight, snow level above 8,000 ft. Saturday through Sunday night.
• highs 76-63 lows 48-43.
• Partly cloudy Monday through Tuesday AM, mostly sunny Tuesday afternoon, mostly clear at night,
• Sunny Wednesday, clear at night,
• Then mostly sunny Friday.
• free air freezing level 13,000 ft. Monday and Monday night, 11,000 ft. Tuesday, 11,000 ft. Tuesday night, then 8,000 ft. Wednesday through Thursday.
• highs 63-55 warming to 58 Thursday lows 40-34.

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

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

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Here is my weekly weather quiz question. What is a “Wasatch Wind?” 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. Good luck.

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An upper level high pressure ridge (Shaded “Arch” shape in blue arrows) powers up to make a return to the warming trend.  A cold front will move into Oregon Sunday bringing the chance of showers both ahead of it on Saturday and behind on Sunday . Just in case you were wondering when Summer officially ends here is the answer. The Autumnal Equinox occurs at 7:21 PDT on Thursday September 22nd.

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Air Quality Index:

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

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

Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 43 in the Good category measuring Ozone.

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

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Advisories:

• A Health Advisory remains in effect for ocean water contact at Neskowin Beach located in Tillamook County due to higher than normal levels of fecal bacteria. Contact with the water can result in diarrhea, stomach cramps, skin rashes, upper respiratory infections and other illnesses. Direct contact with the water should be avoided in this area until the advisory is lifted, especially by children and the elderly who may be more vulnerable to waterborne bacteria. Visitors should avoid wading in nearby creeks, pools of water on the beach, or in discolored water, and stay clear of water runoff flowing into the ocean.
• A Health Advisory remains in effect for ocean water contact at Nye Beach located in Lincoln County due to higher than normal levels of fecal bacteria. Contact with the water can result in diarrhea, stomach cramps, skin rashes, upper respiratory infections and other illnesses.Direct contact with the water should be avoided in this area until the advisory is lifted, especially by children and the elderly who may be more vulnerable to waterborne bacteria. Visitors should avoid wading in nearby creeks, pools of water on the beach, or in discolored water, and stay clear of water runoff flowing into the ocean.
• A Blue-Green Algae Health Advisory remains in effect for Agency Lake. Agency Lake is located just north of Upper Klamath Lake near Klamath Falls along Highway 97 in Klamath County. Water monitoring on the lake has confirmed the presence of high levels of blue-green algae and associated toxins that can be harmful to people and animals. Swallowing water while swimming or inhaling water droplets as a result of high-speed water activities, such as water skiing and power boating, should be avoided in areas where blooms are identified. Although toxins are not absorbed through the skin, contact with cells from a bloom can cause skin irritation and a red, puffy rash in individuals with skin sensitivities, or those who develop rashes easily.
• A Blue-Green Algae Health Advisory remains in effect for Howard Bay (sometimes called Howards Bay or Howard’s Bay) in Upper Klamath Lake ONLY. People should avoid swallowing water while swimming or inhaling water droplets as a result of high-speed water activities, such as water skiing or power boating, in areas where blooms are identified. Although toxins are not absorbed through the skin, people who have skin sensitivities may experience a puffy, red rash at the affected area.

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

• Clear tonight,
• Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Friday, mostly clear at night,
• A mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of rain Saturday, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Saturday night,
• Cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and a bit cooler Sunday, then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers at night.
• lows 49-58 highs 86-75.
• A slight (20%) chance of showers Monday AM, a mix of clouds and sun in the afternoon, partly cloudy in the evening, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers late Monday night,
• Partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM showers, just partly cloudy Tuesday afternoon and at night,
• Mostly sunny Wednesday, then partly cloudy Wednesday night and Thursday.
• highs near 75 lows 53-49. (seasonal averages high 77 low 47)

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College Football Forecast:

Saturday September 17th

Ducks vs. Nebraska at Memorial Stadium Lincoln, Nebraska Kickoff 12:30 PM– Sunny, 68 degrees and warming as the game progresses to 78 toward game’s end, Wind NW 5 mph.

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Beavers vs Idaho State at Reser Stadium Kickoff 2 PM – A mix of clouds and sun with a slight chance of rain, 72 warming to near 76 then cooling toward game’s end, Wind S 5-10 mph.

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Forecast for Roseburg:

• Mostly clear tonight,
• Sunny and a bit warmer Friday, mostly clear in the evening, partly cloudy late Friday night,
• Mostly cloudy but cooler with a slight (20%) chance of showers Saturday afternoon and evening, a slight (20%) chance of rain late Saturday night,
• Mostly cloudy with a (20%) chance of rain and a bit cooler Sunday, a slight (20%) chance of evening showers, then just mostly cloudy late Sunday night.
• lows 50-54 highs 85-90 cooling to 83 Saturday.
• Mostly cloudy in the AM, partly cloudy Monday afternoon and evening, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers late Monday  night,
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Tuesday AM, partly cloudy in the afternoon and Tuesday night,
• Then mostly sunny Wednesday and Thursday, mostly clear Wednesday night.
• highs 80-76 lows 55-49. (seasonal averages high 79 low 51)

 

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

• Mostly clear this evening, partly cloudy with patchy coastal fog late tonight,
• Mostly cloudy with patchy coastal fog Friday AM and sunny and a bit warmer in the afternoon while sunny and a bit warmer inland, partly cloudy Friday night,
• Mostly cloudy with patchy coastal AM fog and a slight (20%) chance of rain with a slight (20%) chance of coastal showers Saturday afternoon while becoming mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of inland afternoon showers, a slight (20%) chance of coastal rain late Saturday night while a slight (20%) chance of inland evening showers and a slight (20%) chance of inland rain late at night,
• Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance  of rain Sunday, than just mostly cloudy Sunday night.
• lows 50-52 highs 65-67 cooling back to 65 Saturday.
• Mostly cloudy Monday, partly cloudy in the evening, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers late Monday night and Tuesday AM, partly cloudy in the afternoon through Thursday AM, then sunny Thursday afternoon.
• highs 67-64 lows 52-49. (seasonal averages high 65 low 50)

 

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Forecast for the Cascades in Lane County:

• Clear tonight,
• Sunny and a bit warmer Friday, clear at night,
• Partly cloudy and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of showers Saturday, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Saturday night,
• Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of showers Sunday, then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of  showers late Sunday night.
• free air freezing level 13,000 ft. tonight and Friday, 14,000 ft. Friday night, snow level above 8,000 ft. Saturday through Sunday night.
• lows 45-49 cooling to 47 Sunday night highs 76-66.
• A mix of clouds and sun with a slight (20%) chance of showers Monday AM, clouds and sun in the afternoon, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening showers, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers late Monday night,
• Partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM showers, just partly cloudy Tuesday afternoon and at night,
• Mostly sunny Wednesday, then partly cloudy Wednesday night and Thursday.
• snow level above 8,000 ft. Monday through Tuesday, free air freezing level 9,000 ft. Tuesday night, 8,000 ft. Wednesday, then 9,000 ft. Wednesday night and Thursday.
• highs 65-62 lows 44-37.

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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 weekly weather quiz question. What is a “Wasatch Wind?” 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. Good luck.

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An upper level high pressure ridge (Shaded “Arch” shape in blue arrows) powers up to make a return to the warming trend.  A cold front will move into Oregon Sunday bringing the chance of showers both ahead of it on Saturday and behind on Sunday . Just in case you were wondering when Summer officially ends here is the answer. The Autumnal Equinox occurs at 7:21 PDT on Thursday September 22nd.

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Air Quality Index:

Eugene-Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 32 in the Good category measuring Ozone.

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

Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 22 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

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

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Advisories:

• A Health Advisory remains in effect for ocean water contact at Neskowin Beach located in Tillamook County due to higher than normal levels of fecal bacteria. Contact with the water can result in diarrhea, stomach cramps, skin rashes, upper respiratory infections and other illnesses. Direct contact with the water should be avoided in this area until the advisory is lifted, especially by children and the elderly who may be more vulnerable to waterborne bacteria. Visitors should avoid wading in nearby creeks, pools of water on the beach, or in discolored water, and stay clear of water runoff flowing into the ocean.
• A Health Advisory remains in effect for ocean water contact at Nye Beach located in Lincoln County due to higher than normal levels of fecal bacteria. Contact with the water can result in diarrhea, stomach cramps, skin rashes, upper respiratory infections and other illnesses.Direct contact with the water should be avoided in this area until the advisory is lifted, especially by children and the elderly who may be more vulnerable to waterborne bacteria. Visitors should avoid wading in nearby creeks, pools of water on the beach, or in discolored water, and stay clear of water runoff flowing into the ocean.
• A Blue-Green Algae Health Advisory remains in effect for Agency Lake. Agency Lake is located just north of Upper Klamath Lake near Klamath Falls along Highway 97 in Klamath County. Water monitoring on the lake has confirmed the presence of high levels of blue-green algae and associated toxins that can be harmful to people and animals. Swallowing water while swimming or inhaling water droplets as a result of high-speed water activities, such as water skiing and power boating, should be avoided in areas where blooms are identified. Although toxins are not absorbed through the skin, contact with cells from a bloom can cause skin irritation and a red, puffy rash in individuals with skin sensitivities, or those who develop rashes easily.
• A Blue-Green Algae Health Advisory remains in effect for Howard Bay (sometimes called Howards Bay or Howard’s Bay) in Upper Klamath Lake ONLY. People should avoid swallowing water while swimming or inhaling water droplets as a result of high-speed water activities, such as water skiing or power boating, in areas where blooms are identified. Although toxins are not absorbed through the skin, people who have skin sensitivities may experience a puffy, red rash at the affected area.

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

• AM clouds, sunny and a bit warmer today, clear tonight,
• Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Friday, mostly clear at night,
• Increasing clouds to mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a (40%) chance of showers Saturday afternoon, then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Saturday night.
• highs 83-85 cooling to 80 Saturday lows 49-56.
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers and a bit cooler Sunday through Monday AM, then partly cloudy Monday afternoon through Wednesday.
• highs near 75 lows 53-49. (seasonal averages high 78 low 47)

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College Football Forecast:

Saturday September 17th

Ducks vs. Nebraska at Memorial Stadium Lincoln, Nebraska Kickoff 12:30 PM– Mostly sunny, 68 degrees and warming as the game progresses to 76 toward game’s end, Wind NW 5-10 mph.

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Beavers vs Idaho State at Reser Stadium Kickoff 2 PM – Mostly cloudy with a 40% chance of afternoon showers, 77 warming to near 80 then cooling toward game’s end, Wind W-SW 5-10 mph.

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Forecast for Roseburg:

• Sunny and a bit warmer today and Friday, clear both nights,
• Sunny in the AM, partly cloudy but cooler Saturday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers late Saturday night.
• highs 85-90 cooling to 83 Saturday lows 50-54.
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers and a bit cooler Sunday and Sunday night,
• Then partly cloudy Monday through Wednesday (a bit cooler Tuesday and Wednesday.
• highs 80-76 lows 55-49. (seasonal averages high 79 low 52)

 

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

• Partly cloudy with patchy AM coastal fog and partly cloudy this afternoon while partly cloudy with patchy inland fog and becoming sunny and a bit warmer this afternoon inland, clear in the evening, partly cloudy with patchy coastal fog late tonight,
• Partly cloudy Friday AM, sunny and a bit warmer in the afternoon, then clear Friday night,
• Patchy AM fog, partly cloudy Saturday afternoon, becoming mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers late Saturday night
• highs 65-67 cooling back to 65 Saturday lows 50-52.
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance  of showers Sunday and Sunday night,
• Partly cloudy Monday and at night,
• Mostly sunny Tuesday, mostly clear Tuesday night,
• Then partly cloudy Wednesday.
• highs 67-64 lows 52-49. (seasonal averages high 65 low 50)

 

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Forecast for the Cascades in Lane County:

• Sunny and a bit warmer today and Friday, clear both nights,
• Partly cloudy and a bit cooler Saturday, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers in the evening, then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers late Saturday night.
• free air freezing level 12,000 ft. tonight and Thursday, 13,000 ft. Thursday night and Friday, 14,000 ft. Friday night, 13,000 ft. Saturday, then snow level above 8,000 ft. Saturday night.
• highs 72-74 cooling back to 72 Saturday lows 45-47 cooling back to 45 Saturday night.
• A mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of showers Sunday, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening showers, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of  showers late Sunday night through Monday night,
• Partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Tuesday AM, partly cloudy at night,
• Partly cloudy Wednesday AM, then mostly sunny and a bit cooler in the afternoon.
• snow level above 8,000 ft. Sunday through Monday night, 7,500 ft. Tuesday, then free air freezing level 9,000 ft. Tuesday night and Wednesday.
• highs 65-62 lows 44-37.

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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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