Here is my weekly weather quiz question. What is “AWIPS?” The first person to post the correct answer as a comment on this page 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 with blue arrows) is moving in bringing sunshine and dry weather.  The graphics for days 3-7 show that no frontal systems will move through the Pacific Northwest until next Wednesday through Friday. The weather is looking perfect for the Prefontaine Classic Saturday. The whole long Memorial Day Holiday Weekend is looking bright, dry and warmer.

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Air Quality Index:

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

Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 10 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 6 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)

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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.

Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)

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Advisories:

• A Permanent Health Advisory remains in effect for the South Umpqua River and Lawson Bar. Pools in the bedrock along the rivers edge are known to develop Blue-green Algae (cyanobacterial) blooms that can be harmful to pets and people if accidental ingestion occurs. Signs have been posted along several access areas along the river.

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

• Clear tonight,
• Sunny and a bit warmer Saturday, mostly clear Saturday night,
• Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Sunday, partly cloudy at night,
• Mostly sunny and a bit cooler Monday (Memorial Day), then partly cloudy and a bit cooler Monday night.
• lows 50-52 highs 85-83.
• Partly cloudy and a bit cooler Tuesday and in the evening, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers late Tuesday night,
• Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of showers Wednesday and in the evening, just partly cloudy late at night,
• A mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler Thursday, partly cloudy Thursday night and Friday AM, then mostly sunny and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of showers Friday afternoon.
• highs 75-70 warming to to 73 Friday lows near 48. (seasonal averages high 69 low 45)

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Eugene-Springfield Pollen Count:

Grass………. High (117)

Trees………. Moderate (17)

Last Counted: 5/26/17

Data Courtesy of Oregon Allergy Associates.

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Forecast for Roseburg:

• Clear tonight,
• Sunny and a bit warmer Saturday, clear at night,
• Sunny and a bit warmer Sunday, mostly clear in the evening, partly cloudy late Sunday night, and Monday AM, sunny and a bit cooler in the afternoon (Memorial Day), then partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms and a bit cooler Monday night.
• lows 52-56 highs 88-90 cooling to 83 Monday.
• Partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms and a bit cooler Tuesday, mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms Tuesday night and Wednesday, a slight (20%) chance of evening showers, partly cloudy late Wednesday night through Thursday night),
• Then sunny and a bit warmer Friday.
• highs 77-80 lows near 542. (seasonal averages high 72 low 49)

 

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

• Partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of coastal rain and drizzle this evening and mostly cloudy with patchy coastal fog late tonight while mostly clear inland tonight,
• Mostly cloudy with patchy AM coastal fog and partly cloudy Saturday afternoon while sunny inland Saturday, partly cloudy in the evening with a slight (20%) chance of coastal rain and drizzle and mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and drizzle late at night while clear inland in the evening and partly cloudy inland late Saturday night,
• Cloudy with patchy AM coastal fog and a slight (20%) chance of rain and drizzle and partly cloudy in the afternoon while partly cloudy and a bit cooler inland Sunday afternoon, mostly clear in the evening, then partly cloudy Sunday night through Monday night (Memorial Day).
• lows 50-52 highs 62-60.
• Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer Tuesday and Tuesday night,
• Mostly cloudy Wednesday with a slight (20%) chance of showers and a bit warmer in the afternoon and evening, mostly clear late Wednesday night,
• Sunny Thursday AM, partly cloudy in the afternoon, mostly clear at night,
• Then mostly sunny Friday.
• highs 56-60 lows 53-55 cooling back to 53 Thursday night. (seasonal averages high 60 low 48)

 

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Forecast for the Cascades in Lane County:

• Clear tonight,
• Sunny and a bit warmer Saturday, mostly clear at night,
• Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Sunday, partly cloudy  Sunday night,
• Mostly sunny in the AM, partly cloudy and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of showers and thunderstorms Monday (Memorial Day) afternoon and evening, just partly cloudy at night.
• free air freezing level 11,000 ft. late tonight, 11,000 ft. rising to 12,000 ft. Saturday afternoon, 12,000 ft. Saturday night and Sunday, 13,000 ft. Sunday night and  Monday morning, snow level above 8,000 ft. Monday afternoon and Monday night.
• lows 42-44 highs 76-80.
• Partly cloudy and a bit cooler Tuesday with a slight (20%) chance of showers and thunderstorms, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers and thunderstorms Tuesday night,
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM showers, a (40%) chance of showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms and a bit cooler Wednesday afternoon and evening,  partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers late Wednesday night,
• A mix of clouds and sun with a slight (20%) chance of showers Thursday afternoon, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening showers, partly cloudy late Thursday night and Friday AM, then mostly sunny and a bit warmer Friday afternoon.
• snow level above 8,000 ft. Tuesday through Thursday night, then free air freezing level 12,000 ft. Friday.
• highs 72-64 warming to 68 Friday lows 42-38.

 

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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.

________________

Here is my weekly weather quiz question. What is “AWIPS?” The first person to post the correct answer as a comment on this page will win a week of free personalized weather forecasts tailored to your needs.  Good luck.

________________

An Upper Level High Pressure Ridge (Shaded “Arch” shape with blue arrows) is moving in bringing sunshine and dry weather.  The graphics for days 3-7 show that no frontal systems will move through the Pacific Northwest until next Wednesday through Friday. The weather is looking perfect for the Prefontaine Classic this Saturday and the Pre-Prefontaine events on today. The whole long Memorial Day Holiday Weekend is looking bright, dry and warmer.

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Air Quality Index:

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

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

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

Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)

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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.

Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)

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Advisories:

• A Permanent Health Advisory remains in effect for the South Umpqua River and Lawson Bar. Pools in the bedrock along the rivers edge are known to develop Blue-green Algae (cyanobacterial) blooms that can be harmful to pets and people if accidental ingestion occurs. Signs have been posted along several access areas along the river.

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

• Sunny and a bit warmer today and Saturday, clear tonight and Saturday night,
• Mostly sunny Sunday, partly cloudy at night.
• highs 82-84 cooling back to 82 Sunday lows 49-52.
• Partly cloudy in the AM, mostly sunny Monday afternoon (Memorial Day), then partly cloudy and a bit cooler Monday night through Tuesday night,
• A mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of showers Wednesday afternoon, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening showers, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers late at night,
• A slight (20%) chance of AM showers, a mix of clouds and sun Thursday afternoon with a (30%) chance of showers and a bit cooler.
• highs 82-72 cooling to 69 Thursday lows 52-49. (seasonal averages high 69 low 45)

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Eugene-Springfield Pollen Count:

Grass………. High (117)

Trees………. Moderate (17)

Last Counted: 5/26/17

Data Courtesy of Oregon Allergy Associates.

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Forecast for Roseburg:

• Sunny and a bit warmer today and Saturday, clear both nights,
• Sunny and a bit warmer Sunday, mostly clear in the evening, then partly cloudy late Sunday night.
• highs 83-89 lows 52-55.
• Partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms and a bit cooler Monday (Memorial Day through Tuesday night,
• Partly cloudy Wednesday with a slight (20%) chance of showers in the afternoon, then partly cloudy with a (30%) chance of showers at night and Thursday (a bit cooler).
• highs 83-74 lows 55-52. (seasonal averages high 72 low 49)

 

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

• Mostly sunny and a bit warmer this afternoon, mostly clear in the evening at the shore and mostly cloudy patchy coastal fog late tonight while clear inland tonight,
• Mostly cloudy with patchy AM coastal fog and partly cloudy and a bit cooler in the afternoon at the shore while sunny and a bit cooler inland Saturday, partly cloudy in the evening at the shore and mostly cloudy late at night while  clear inland Saturday night,
• Mostly cloudy at the shore in the AM and partly cloudy in the afternoon while sunny and a bit cooler inland Sunday afternoon, clear in the evening, then partly cloudy Sunday night.
• highs 65-60 lows near 52.
• Partly cloudy Monday (Memorial Day), Tuesday (a bit warmer), Wednesday, and Thursday (a bit cooler).
• highs 60-63 cooling to 59 Thursday lows near 52. (seasonal averages high 60 low 48)

 

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Forecast for the Cascades in Lane County:

• Sunny and a bit warmer today and Saturday, mostly clear both nights,
• Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Sunday, then partly cloudy  Sunday night.
• free air freezing level 10,000 ft. this afternoon, 11,000 ft. late tonight, 11,000 ft. rising to 12,000 ft. Saturday afternoon, 12,000 ft. Saturday night and Sunday, then 13,000 ft. Sunday night.
• highs 72-79 lows 40-44.
• Mostly sunny in the AM, partly cloudy and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of showers and thunderstorms Monday (Memorial Day) afternoon and evening, just partly cloudy at night,
• Partly cloudy and a bit cooler Tuesday with a slight (20%) chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening,  partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers late Tuesday night,
• a mix of clouds and sun with a slight (20%) chance of AM showers, a slight (20%) chance of showers and thunderstorms and a bit cooler Wednesday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening showers and thunderstorms, partly cloudy with a (30%) chance of showers late Wednesday night,
• A slight (20%) chance of AM showers, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with a (40%) chance of showers Thursday afternoon.
• free air freezing level  13,000 ft. Monday morning, snow level above 8,000 ft. Monday afternoon and Monday night, free air freezing level 13,000 ft. late Monday night and Tuesday AM, snow level above 8,000 ft. Tuesday afternoon through Thursday.
• highs 78-65 lows 43-40.

 

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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 “AWIPS?” The first person to post the correct answer as a comment on this page will win a week of free personalized weather forecasts tailored to your needs.  Good luck.

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An Upper Level Low Pressure Trough (Shaded “U” shape with blue arrows) is moving through for a drastic cool down. The graphics for days 1-3 show the cold front that moved through Oregon. The graphics for days 3-7 show that no frontal systems will move through the Pacific Northwest today through next Wednesday. The weather is looking perfect for the Prefontaine Classic this Saturday and the Pre-Prefontaine events on Friday. The whole long Memorial Day Weekend is looking bright and dry.

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Air Quality Index:

Eugene-Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 15 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

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

Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 6 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)

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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.

Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)

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Advisories:

• A Permanent Health Advisory remains in effect for the South Umpqua River and Lawson Bar. Pools in the bedrock along the rivers edge are known to develop Blue-green Algae (cyanobacterial) blooms that can be harmful to pets and people if accidental ingestion occurs. Signs have been posted along several access areas along the river.

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

• Mostly clear tonight,
• Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, clear Friday night and Saturday night and Sunday evening, partly cloudy late Sunday night.
• lows 45-52 highs 82-84.
• Partly cloudy in the AM, mostly sunny Monday afternoon (Memorial Day), then partly cloudy and a bit cooler Monday night through Tuesday night,
• A mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of showers Wednesday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers at night,
• A mix of clouds and sun Thursday with a slight (20%) chance of AM showers, then a (30%) chance of showers and a bit cooler Thursday afternoon.
• highs 82-72 lows near 50. (seasonal averages high 69 low 45)

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Eugene-Springfield Pollen Count:

Grass………. High (114)

Trees………. Moderate (24)

Last Counted: 5/25/17

Data Courtesy of Oregon Allergy Associates.

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Forecast for Roseburg:

• Clear tonight,
• Sunny and a bit warmer Friday and Saturday, clear both nights,
• Sunny and a bit warmer Sunday, mostly clear in the evening, then partly cloudy Sunday night.
• lows 49-55 highs near 85.
• Partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms and a bit cooler Monday (Memorial Day through Tuesday night,
• Partly cloudy Wednesday with a slight (20%) chance of showers in the afternoon, then partly cloudy with a (30%) chance of showers at night and Thursday (a bit cooler).
• highs 83-74 lows 55-52. (seasonal averages high 72 low 49)

 

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

• Clear this evening and mostly cloudy late tonight at the shore while clear inland tonight,
• Mostly cloudy in the AM, mostly sunny and a bit warmer Friday afternoon, mostly clear in the evening at the shore and mostly cloudy patchy coastal fog late Friday night while clear inland at night,
• Mostly cloudy with patchy AM coastal fog and partly cloudy and a bit cooler in the afternoon at the shore while sunny and a bit cooler inland Saturday, partly cloudy in the evening at the shore and mostly cloudy late at night while  clear inland Saturday night,
• Mostly cloudy in the AM, sunny and a bit cooler Sunday afternoon, clear in the evening, then partly cloudy Sunday night.
• lows 50-52 highs 65-60.
• Partly cloudy Monday (Memorial Day), Tuesday (a bit warmer), and Wednesday, then partly cloudy with a (30%) chance of showers Wednesday night and Thursday (a bit cooler).
• highs 60-63 cooling to 59 Thursday lows near 52. (seasonal averages high 60 low 48)

 

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Forecast for the Cascades in Lane County:

• Partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers this evening, just partly cloudy late tonight,
• Sunny and a bit warmer Friday and Saturday, mostly clear both nights,
• Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Sunday, then partly cloudy  Sunday night.
• snow level 8,000 ft. tonight, free air freezing level 9,000 ft. rising to 10,000 ft. Friday afternoon, 11,000 ft. late Friday night,  11,000 ft. rising to 12,000 ft. Saturday afternoon, 12,000 ft. Saturday night, 12,000 ft. rising to 13,000 ft. Sunday, then 13,000 ft. Sunday night.
• lows 37-43 highs 72-79.
• Mostly sunny in the AM, partly cloudy and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of showers and thunderstorms Monday (Memorial Day) afternoon and evening, just partly cloudy at night,
• Partly cloudy and a bit cooler Tuesday with a slight (20%) chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening,  partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Tuesday night,
• Partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM showers, a slight (20%) chance of showers and thunderstorms and a bit cooler Wednesday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening showers and thunderstorms, partly cloudy with a (%) chance of showers late Wednesday night,
• Then a mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with a (40%) chance of showers Thursday.
• free air freezing level  13,000 ft. Monday morning, snow level above 8,000 ft. Monday afternoon and Monday night, free air freezing level 13,000 ft. late Monday night and Tuesday AM, snow level above 8,000 ft. Tuesday afternoon through Thursday.
• highs 78-67 lows 43-40.

 

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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 “AWIPS?” The first person to post the correct answer as a comment on this page will win a week of free personalized weather forecasts tailored to your needs.  Good luck.

________________

An Upper Level Low Pressure Trough (Shaded “U” shape with blue arrows) is moving through for a drastic cool down. The graphics for days 1-3 show the cold front that moved through Oregon. The graphics for days 3-7 show that no frontal systems will move through the Pacific Northwest today through next Wednesday. The weather is looking perfect for the Prefontaine Classic this Saturday and the Pre-Prefontaine events on Friday. The whole long Memorial Day Weekend is looking bright and dry.

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Air Quality Index:

Eugene-Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 15 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

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

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

Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)

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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.

Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)

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Advisories:

• A Permanent Health Advisory remains in effect for the South Umpqua River and Lawson Bar. Pools in the bedrock along the rivers edge are known to develop Blue-green Algae (cyanobacterial) blooms that can be harmful to pets and people if accidental ingestion occurs. Signs have been posted along several access areas along the river.

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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 this afternoon, mostly clear tonight,
• Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Friday, clear at night,
• Sunny and a bit warmer Saturday, then clear at night.
• highs 72-82 lows 45-52.
• Sunny and a bit warmer Sunday, clear at night,
• Mostly sunny and a bit cooler Monday (Memorial Day) and Tuesday, partly cloudy both nights,
• Mostly sunny Wednesday AM, then partly cloudy and a bit cooler in the afternoon.
• highs 84-77 lows 52-49. (seasonal averages high 69 low 45)

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Eugene-Springfield Pollen Count:

Grass………. High (114)

Trees………. Moderate (24)

Last Counted: 5/25/17

Data Courtesy of Oregon Allergy Associates.

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Forecast for Roseburg:

• Sunny and a bit warmer this afternoon, clear tonight,
• Then sunny and a bit warmer Friday and Saturday, clear Friday night, mostly clear Saturday night.
• highs 75-85 lows 49-54.
• Mostly sunny Sunday, mostly clear Sunday night,
• Mostly sunny with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms and a bit cooler Monday afternoon (Memorial Day), partly with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms Monday night through Tuesday night,
• Then just partly cloudy and a bit cooler Wednesday.
• highs 85-80 lows near 55. (seasonal averages high 72 low 49)

 

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

• Sunny and just a bit warmer this afternoon, clear in the evening, mostly cloudy late tonight,
• Mostly cloudy in the AM, mostly sunny and a bit warmer Friday afternoon, mostly clear in the evening at the shore and mostly cloudy patchy coastal fog late Friday night while clear inland at night,
• Mostly cloudy with patchy AM coastal fog and partly cloudy in the afternoon at the shore while sunny and a bit cooler inland Saturday, then mostly clear at night.
• highs 60-66 cooling back to 60 Saturday lows 50-52.
• Mostly sunny Sunday, mostly clear Sunday night,
• Mostly sunny and a bit cooler Monday (Memorial Day), then partly cloudy Monday night through Wednesday.
• highs 60-63 lows 52-50 warming back to 52 Tuesday night. (seasonal averages high 60 low 48)

 

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Forecast for the Cascades in Lane County:

• Becoming partly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms this afternoon and evening, just partly cloudy late tonight,
• Then mostly sunny and a bit warmer Friday and Saturday, mostly clear both nights,
• snow level 8,000 ft. this afternoon and tonight, 10,000 ft. Friday, 11,000 ft. late Friday night,  12,000 ft. Saturday , then 13,000 ft. Saturday night.
• highs 63-75 lows 37-42.
• Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Sunday, mostly clear Sunday night,
• Mostly sunny in the AM, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers and thunderstorms Monday (Memorial Day) afternoon and evening, just partly cloudy at night,
• Partly cloudy and a bit cooler Tuesday with a slight (20%) chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening,  then just partly cloudy and a bit cooler Tuesday night,
• Partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers and thunderstorms Wednesday afternoon.
• free air freezing level 13,000 ft. Sunday and Sunday night, 13,000 ft. Monday morning, snow level above 8,000 ft. Monday afternoon, free air freezing level 13,000 ft. late Monday night and Tuesday AM, snow level above 8,000 ft. Tuesday afternoon, snow level above 8,000 ft. Tuesday evening, free air freezing level 13,000 ft. late Tuesday night and Wednesday AM, then snow level 8,000 ft. Wednesday afternoon.
• highs 78-70 lows near 43.

 

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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 “AWIPS?” The first person to post the correct answer as a comment on this page will win a week of free personalized weather forecasts tailored to your needs.  Good luck.

________________

An Upper Level Low Pressure Trough (Shaded “U” shape with blue arrows) is moving through for a drastic cool down. The graphics for days 1-3 show the cold front that moved through Oregon. The graphics for days 3-7 show that no frontal systems will move through the Pacific Northwest Thursday through next Wednesday. The weather is looking perfect for the Prefontaine Classic this Saturday and the Pre-Prefontaine events on Friday. The whole long Memorial Day Weekend is looking bright and dry.

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Air Quality Index:

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

Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 11 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 2 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)

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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.

Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)

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Advisories:

• A Permanent Health Advisory remains in effect for the South Umpqua River and Lawson Bar. Pools in the bedrock along the rivers edge are known to develop Blue-green Algae (cyanobacterial) blooms that can be harmful to pets and people if accidental ingestion occurs. Signs have been posted along several access areas along the river.

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

• Partly cloudy this evening, mostly cloudy late tonight and Thursday AM, partly cloudy and a bit warmer in the afternoon, mostly clear Thursday night,
• Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Friday, clear at night,
• Sunny and a bit warmer Saturday, then clear at night.
• lows 43-52 highs 72-82.
• Sunny and a bit warmer Sunday, clear at night,
• Mostly sunny and a bit cooler Monday (Memorial Day) and Tuesday, partly cloudy both nights,
• Mostly sunny Wednesday AM, then partly cloudy and a bit cooler in the afternoon.
• highs 86-77 lows 53-49. (seasonal averages high 69 low 45)

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Eugene-Springfield Pollen Count:

Grass………. High (145)

Trees………. High (116)

Last Counted: 5/24/17

Data Courtesy of Oregon Allergy Associates.

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Forecast for Roseburg:

• Clear tonight,
• Mostly cloudy in the AM, sunny and a bit warmer Thursday afternoon, clear at night,
• Then sunny and a bit warmer Friday and Saturday, clear Friday night, mostly clear Saturday night.
• lows 48-54 highs 75-85.
• Mostly sunny Sunday, mostly clear Sunday night,
• Mostly sunny with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms and a bit cooler Monday afternoon (Memorial Day), partly with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms Monday night through Wednesday (a bit cooler).
• highs 85-80 lows near 54. (seasonal averages high 72 low 49)

 

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

• Clear tonight and breezy (Wind: N 15-25 mph at the shore decreasing to N 10-15 mph late tonight while N 10-20 mph inland decreasing to N 5-10 mph inland late),
• Partly cloudy in the AM, sunny and just a bit warmer Thursday afternoon, clear in the evening, mostly cloudy late at night,
• Mostly cloudy at the shore in the AM and partly cloudy and a bit warmer Friday afternoon while sunny and a bit warmer inland, clear Friday night with patchy coastal fog late,
• Sunny and a bit cooler Saturday, then mostly clear Saturday night.
• lows 48-52 highs 60-64 cooling back to 60 Saturday.
• Mostly sunny Sunday, mostly clear Sunday night,
• Sunny and a bit cooler Monday (Memorial Day), partly cloudy at night through Tuesday night,
• Then partly cloudy Wednesday with a slight (20%) chance of afternoon thunderstorms.
• highs 60-63 lows 52-50 warming back to 52 Tuesday night. (seasonal averages high 60 low 48)

 

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Forecast for the Cascades in Lane County:

• Partly cloudy tonight,
• Mostly sunny in the AM, partly cloudy and a bit warmer Thursday with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms near the crest in the afternoon and evening, just partly cloudy late Thursday night,
• Then mostly sunny and a bit warmer Friday and Saturday, mostly clear both nights,
• free air freezing level 11,000 ft. falling to 9,000 ft. tonight, 9,000 ft. Thursday afternoon, 10,000 ft. Thursday night, 11,000 ft. Friday, 12,000 ft. late Friday night, then 13,000 ft. Saturday and Saturday night.
• lows 34-38 highs 63-75.
• Mostly sunny in the AM, partly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of showers and thunderstorms Sunday and Monday (Memorial Day) afternoon and evening, partly cloudy both nights,
• Mostly sunny Tuesday AM, partly cloudy and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening,  then just partly cloudy and a bit cooler Tuesday night and Wednesday.
• snow level above 8,000 ft. Sunday and Sunday evening, free air freezing level 13,000 late Sunday night, 13,000 ft. Monday morning, snow level above 8,000 ft. Monday afternoon, free air freezing level 13,000 ft. late Monday night and Tuesday AM, snow level above 8,000 ft. Tuesday afternoon, snow level above 8,000 ft. Tuesday evening, free air freezing level 13,000 ft. Tuesday night, then 12,000 ft. Wednesday.
• highs 72-75 lows 40-45.

 

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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 “AWIPS?” The first person to post the correct answer as a comment on this page will win a week of free personalized weather forecasts tailored to your needs.  Good luck.

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An Upper Level Low Pressure Trough (Shaded “U” shape with blue arrows) is moving through for a drastic cool down. The graphics for days 1-3 show the next frontal system that will move into Oregon today. The graphics for days 3-7 show that no frontal systems will move through the Pacific Northwest Thursday through next Tuesday. The weather is looking perfect for the Prefontaine Classic this Saturday and the Pre-Prefontaine events on Friday.

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Air Quality Index:

Eugene-Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 13 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 10 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 3 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)

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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.

Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)

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Advisories:

• A Permanent Health Advisory remains in effect for the South Umpqua River and Lawson Bar. Pools in the bedrock along the rivers edge are known to develop Blue-green Algae (cyanobacterial) blooms that can be harmful to pets and people if accidental ingestion occurs. Signs have been posted along several access areas along the river.

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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 much cooler today, partly cloudy this evening, mostly cloudy late tonight and Thursday AM, partly cloudy and a bit warmer in the afternoon and Thursday night,
• Partly cloudy in the AM, mostly sunny and a bit warmer Friday afternoon, then clear at night.
• highs 66-82 lows 43-48.
• Sunny and a bit warmer Saturday, Sunday, and Monday (Memorial Day), clear each night,
• Then mostly sunny and a bit cooler Tuesday.
• highs 82-85 cooling back to 82 Tuesday lows 50-53. (seasonal averages high 69 low 45)

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Eugene-Springfield Pollen Count:

Grass………. High (145)

Trees………. High (116)

Last Counted: 5/24/17

Data Courtesy of Oregon Allergy Associates.

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Forecast for Roseburg:

• Sunny and much cooler this afternoon, mostly clear late tonight,
• Partly cloudy in the AM, sunny and a bit warmer Thursday afternoon, mostly clear at night,
• Sunny and a bit warmer Friday, then clear Friday night.
• highs 73-84 lows 48-52.
• Sunny and a bit warmer Saturday, mostly clear at night,
• Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Sunday and Monday (Memorial Day), mostly clear Sunday night,
• Partly cloudy Tuesday AM, then mostly sunny and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon.
• highs near 85 lows near 55. (seasonal averages high 72 low 49)

 

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

• Mostly sunny and a bit cooler this afternoon, clear this evening, just partly cloudy late tonight and breezy (Wind: N 15-25 mph at the shore decreasing to N 10-15 mph late tonight while N 10-20 mph inland decreasing to N 5-10 mph inland late),
• Partly cloudy in the AM, sunny and just a bit warmer Thursday afternoon, clear in the evening, mostly cloudy late at night,
• Mostly cloudy at the shore in the AM and partly cloudy and a bit warmer Friday afternoon while sunny inland, then clear Friday night.
• highs 60-64 lows 48-52.
• Sunny and a bit cooler Saturday, partly cloudy Saturday night and Sunday (a bit warmer), mostly clear Sunday night,
• Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Monday (Memorial Day) and Tuesday, mostly clear Monday night.
• highs 62-64 lows near 52. (seasonal averages high 60 low 48)

 

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Forecast for the Cascades in Lane County:

• Mostly sunny and cooler this afternoon, partly cloudy tonight,
• A mix of clouds and sun and warmer Thursday, partly cloudy Thursday night,
• Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Friday, mostly clear at night.
• free air freezing level 10,000 ft. this afternoon, 11,000 ft. falling to 9,000 ft. tonight, 9,000 ft. Thursday, 10,000 ft. Thursday night and Friday, then 12,000 ft. late Friday night.
• highs 58-69 lows 34-38.
• Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Saturday, mostly clear Saturday night,
• Mostly sunny in the AM, partly cloudy and a bit warmer Sunday afternoon, partly cloudy at night,
• Mostly sunny Monday AM, then partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers and thunderstorms Monday afternoon (Memorial Day), partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance  of showers and thunderstorms in the evening,  then just partly cloudy Monday night and Tuesday.
• free air freezing level 12,000 ft. Saturday, 13,000 ft. Saturday night, snow level above 8,000 ft. Sunday and Sunday evening, free air freezing level 13,000 Sunday night, 13,000 ft. Monday morning, snow level above 8,000 ft. Monday afternoon, then free air freezing level 13,000 ft. late Monday night and Tuesday AM, snow level above 8,000 ft. Tuesday afternoon.
• highs 72-75 lows 40-45.

 

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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 “AWIPS?” The first person to post the correct answer as a comment on this page will win a week of free personalized weather forecasts tailored to your needs.  Good luck.

________________

An Upper Level Low Pressure Trough (Shaded “U” shape with blue arrows) is approaching the coast and will begin the cool down. The graphics for days 1-3 show the next frontal system that will move into Oregon Wednesday. The graphics for days 3-7 show that no frontal systems will move through the Pacific Northwest Thursday through next Tuesday. The weather is looking perfect for the Prefontaine Classic this Saturday and the Pre-Prefontaine events on Friday.

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Air Quality Index:

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

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

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

Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)

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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.

Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)

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Advisories:

• A Permanent Health Advisory remains in effect for the South Umpqua River and Lawson Bar. Pools in the bedrock along the rivers edge are known to develop Blue-green Algae (cyanobacterial) blooms that can be harmful to pets and people if accidental ingestion occurs. Signs have been posted along several access areas along the river.

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

• Mostly clear this evening, mostly cloudy late tonight,
• Mostly cloudy and much cooler Wednesday, partly cloudy in the evening, mostly cloudy late Wednesday night and Thursday AM, partly cloudy and a bit warmer in the afternoon and Thursday night,
• Partly cloudy in the AM, mostly sunny and a bit warmer Friday afternoon, then clear at night.
• lows 45-43 warming to 50 Friday night highs 66-80.
• Sunny and a bit warmer Saturday, Sunday, and Monday (Memorial Day), clear each night,
• Then mostly sunny and a bit cooler Tuesday.
• highs 82-85 cooling back to 82 Tuesday lows near 52. (seasonal averages high 69 low 45)

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Eugene-Springfield Pollen Count:

Grass………. High (93)

Trees………. Moderate (63)

Last Counted: 5/23/17

Data Courtesy of Oregon Allergy Associates.

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Forecast for Roseburg:

• Clear this evening, partly cloudy late tonight,
• Mostly cloudy Wednesday AM, sunny and much cooler in the afternoon, mostly clear late Wednesday night,
• Partly cloudy in the AM, sunny and a bit warmer Thursday afternoon, mostly clear at night,
• Sunny and a bit warmer Friday, then clear Friday night.
• lows 52-46 warming to 50 Thursday night highs 73-83.
• Sunny and a bit warmer Saturday, mostly clear at night,
• Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Sunday and Monday (Memorial Day), mostly clear Sunday night,
• Partly cloudy Tuesday AM, then mostly sunny and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon.
• highs near 85 lows near 55. (seasonal averages high 72 low 49)

 

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

• Mostly cloudy with occasional coastal rain or drizzle tonight while clear this evening inland and mostly cloudy with occasional inland rain or drizzle late tonight,
• Mostly cloudy in the AM at the shore and mostly sunny and a bit cooler Wednesday afternoon while occasional AM inland rain or drizzle and mostly sunny in the afternoon, clear in the evening, just partly cloudy late Wednesday night and breezy (Wind: N 15-25 mph at the shore decreasing to N 10-15 mph late at night while N 10-20 mph inland decreasing to N 5-10 mph inland late),
• Partly cloudy in the AM, sunny and just a bit warmer Thursday afternoon, clear in the evening, mostly cloudy late at night,
• Partly cloudy and a bit warmer Friday, then clear Friday night.
• lows 52-48 warming back to 52 Friday night highs 60-67.
• Sunny and a bit cooler Saturday,  partly cloudy Saturday night and Sunday (a bit warmer), mostly clear Sunday night,
• Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Monday (Memorial Day) and Tuesday, mostly clear Monday night.
• highs 62-67 lows near 52. (seasonal averages high 60 low 48)

 

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Forecast for the Cascades in Lane County:

• Partly cloudy and colder tonight,
• Mostly cloudy in the AM, sunny and cooler Wednesday with a slight (20%) chance of showers in the afternoon, partly cloudy at night,
• A mix of clouds and sun and warmer Thursday, partly cloudy Thursday night,
• Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Friday, mostly clear at night.
• free air freezing level 13,000 ft. late tonight, 10,000 ft. Wednesday afternoon, free air freezing level 10,000 ft. Wednesday night, 9,000 ft. Thursday, 10,000 ft. Thursday night and Friday, then 11,000 ft. rising to 12,000 ft. late Friday night.
• lows 38-34 warming back to 38 Friday night highs 58-69.
• Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Saturday, mostly clear Saturday night,
• Mostly sunny in the AM, partly cloudy and a bit warmer Sunday afternoon, partly cloudy at night,
• Mostly sunny Monday AM, then partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers and thunderstorms Monday afternoon (Memorial Day), partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance  of showers and thunderstorms in the evening,  then just partly cloudy Monday night and Tuesday.
• free air freezing level 12,000 ft. Saturday, 13,000 ft. Saturday night through Sunday night, 13,000 ft. Monday morning, snow level above 8,000 ft. Monday afternoon, then free air freezing level 13,000 ft. Monday night and Tuesday.
• highs 72-75 lows 40-45.

 

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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 “AWIPS?” The first person to post the correct answer as a comment on this page will win a week of free personalized weather forecasts tailored to your needs.  Good luck.

________________

An Upper Level Low Pressure Trough (Shaded “U” shape with blue arrows) is approaching the coast and will begin the cool down. The graphics for days 1-3 show the next frontal system that will approach Oregon between today and Wednesday. The graphics for days 3-7 show that no frontal systems will move through the Pacific Northwest Thursday through next Monday. The weather is looking perfect for the Prefontaine Classic this Saturday and the Pre-Prefontaine events on Friday.

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Air Quality Index:

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

Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 26 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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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.

Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)

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Advisories:

• A Permanent Health Advisory remains in effect for the South Umpqua River and Lawson Bar. Pools in the bedrock along the rivers edge are known to develop Blue-green Algae (cyanobacterial) blooms that can be harmful to pets and people if accidental ingestion occurs. Signs have been posted along several access areas along the river.

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

• Sunny and a bit cooler today, mostly clear this evening, mostly cloudy late tonight,
• A mix of clouds and sun and cooler Wednesday, partly cloudy in the evening, mostly cloudy late Wednesday night,
• Partly cloudy and a bit warmer Thursday and at night.
• highs 83-68 warming to 72 Thursday lows 48-45 cooling back to 48 Thursday night.
• A mix of clouds and sun in the AM, sunny and a bit warmer Friday afternoon, clear Friday night,
• Then sunny Saturday through Monday (Memorial Day), clear each night,
• highs 78-80 lows 50-48. (seasonal averages high 68 low 45)

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Eugene-Springfield Pollen Count:

Grass………. Moderate (11)

Trees………. Moderate (71)

Last Counted: 5/19/17

Data Courtesy of Oregon Allergy Associates.

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Forecast for Roseburg:

• Sunny and a bit cooler today, mostly clear this evening, partly cloudy late tonight,
• Mostly cloudy with areas of fog Wednesday AM, sunny and much cooler in the afternoon, partly cloudy in the evening, mostly clear late Wednesday night,
• Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Thursday, then mostly clear at night.
• highs 90-73 warming to 75 Thursday lows 52-46 warming to 50 Thursday night.
• Sunny and a bit warmer Friday and Saturday (a bit cooler), clear at night,
• Then mostly sunny and a bit warmer Sunday and Monday (Memorial Day), mostly clear Sunday night.
• highs 78-84 lows 52-54. (seasonal averages high 71 low 48)

 

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

• Partly cloudy this AM with patchy coastal fog, mostly sunny but a bit cooler this afternoon, partly cloudy this evening, mostly cloudy tonight with areas of coastal fog late tonight,
• Mostly cloudy with areas of AM fog, mostly sunny and a bit cooler Wednesday afternoon, just partly cloudy at night through Thursday night.
• highs 62-60 warming back to 62 Thursday lows 50-48 warming back to 50 Thursday night.
• Partly cloudy in the AM, sunny and just a bit warmer Friday afternoon and Saturday (a bit cooler),  partly cloudy at night,
• Partly cloudy Sunday, mostly clear Sunday night,
• Then mostly sunny and a bit warmer Monday (Memorial Day).
• highs 65-63 warming to 66 Monday lows near 50. (seasonal averages high 60 low 48)

 

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Forecast for the Cascades in Lane County:

• Sunny and a bit cooler today, partly cloudy and colder tonight,
• Mostly sunny and cooler Wednesday with a slight (20%) chance of showers in the afternoon, partly cloudy at night,
• Partly cloudy Thursday AM, mostly sunny and cooler in the afternoon, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers in the evening, just partly cloudy late Thursday night.
• free air freezing level 15,000 ft. today, 14,000 ft. falling to 12,000 ft. tonight, snow level above 8,000 ft. Wednesday afternoon, free air freezing level 10,000 ft. falling to 9,000 ft late Wednesday night, 9,000 ft. Thursday, snow level 8,000 ft. Thursday evening, then free air freezing level 9,000 ft. late Thursday night.
• highs 76-59 warming to 62 Thursday lows 39-35 warming to 37 Thursday night.
• Partly cloudy and a bit warmer Friday through Saturday AM, mostly sunny in the afternoon, mostly clear Saturday night,
• Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Sunday, mostly clear at night,
• Mostly sunny Monday AM, then partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Monday afternoon (Memorial Day).
• free air freezing level 9,000 ft. rising to 10,000 ft. Friday afternoon, 10,000 ft. rising to 11,000 ft. late Friday night, 11,000 ft. Saturday afternoon, 11,000 ft. rising to 12,000 ft. Saturday night, 12,000 ft. Sunday through Monday AM, snow level 8,000 ft. Monday afternoon.
• highs 69-72 lows 38-42 cooling back to 38 Sunday night.

 

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

________________

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

________________

Here is my new weekly weather quiz question. What is “AWIPS?” The first person to post the correct answer as a comment on this page will win a week of free personalized weather forecasts tailored to your needs.  Good luck.

________________

An Upper Level Low Pressure Trough (Shaded “U” shape with blue arrows) is approaching the coast and will begin the cool down. The graphics for days 1-3 show the next frontal system that will approach Oregon Between Tuesday and Wednesday. The graphics for days 3-7 show that no frontal systems will move through the Pacific Northwest Thursday through next Monday.

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Air Quality Index:

Eugene-Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 20 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 17 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

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

Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)

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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.

Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)

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Advisories:

• A Permanent Health Advisory remains in effect for the South Umpqua River and Lawson Bar. Pools in the bedrock along the rivers edge are known to develop Blue-green Algae (cyanobacterial) blooms that can be harmful to pets and people if accidental ingestion occurs. Signs have been posted along several access areas along the river.

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

• Clear tonight,
• Sunny and a bit cooler Tuesday, mostly clear in the evening, mostly cloudy late Tuesday night,
• A mix of clouds and sun and cooler Wednesday, partly cloudy in the evening, mostly cloudy late Wednesday night,
• Partly cloudy and a bit warmer Thursday and at night.
• lows 57-45 cooling to 48 Thursday night highs 83-68 warming to 72 Thursday.
• A mix of clouds and sun in the AM, sunny and a bit warmer Friday afternoon, clear Friday night,
• Then sunny Saturday through Monday (Memorial Day), clear each night,
• highs 78-80 lows 50-48. (seasonal averages high 68 low 44)

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Eugene-Springfield Pollen Count:

Grass………. Moderate (11)

Trees………. Moderate (71)

Last Counted: 5/19/17

Data Courtesy of Oregon Allergy Associates.

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Forecast for Roseburg:

• Clear tonight,
• Sunny and a bit cooler Tuesday, mostly clear in the evening, partly cloudy late at night,
• Mostly cloudy with areas of fog Wednesday AM, sunny and much cooler in the afternoon, partly cloudy in the evening, mostly clear late Wednesday night,
• Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Thursday, then mostly clear at night.
• lows 60-46 warming to 50 Thursday night highs 90-73 warming to 75 Thursday.
• Sunny and a bit warmer Friday and Saturday (a bit cooler), clear at night,
• Then mostly sunny and a bit warmer Sunday and Monday (Memorial Day), mostly clear Sunday night.
• highs 78-84 lows 52-54. (seasonal averages high 71 low 48)

 

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

• Clear this evening, partly cloudy late tonight with patchy coastal fog late,
• Partly cloudy in the AM with patchy coastal fog, mostly sunny but a bit cooler Tuesday afternoon, partly cloudy in the evening, mostly cloudy at night with areas of coastal fog late Tuesday night,
• Mostly cloudy with areas of AM fog, mostly sunny and a bit cooler Wednesday afternoon, just partly cloudy at night through Thursday night.
• lows 54-48 warming to 50 Thursday night highs 62-60 warming back to 62 Thursday.
• Partly cloudy in the AM, sunny and just a bit warmer Friday afternoon and Saturday (a bit cooler),  partly cloudy at night,
• Partly cloudy Sunday, mostly clear Sunday night,
• Then mostly sunny and a bit warmer Monday (Memorial Day).
• highs 65-63 warming to 66 Monday lows near 50. (seasonal averages high 60 low 48)

 

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Forecast for the Cascades in Lane County:

• Mostly clear tonight,
• Sunny and a bit cooler Tuesday, partly cloudy and colder Tuesday night,
• Mostly sunny and cooler Wednesday with a slight (20%) chance of showers in the afternoon, partly cloudy at night,
• Partly cloudy Thursday AM, mostly sunny and cooler in the afternoon, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers in the evening, just partly cloudy late Thursday night.
• free air freezing level 15,000 ft. tonight and Tuesday, 14,000 ft. falling to 12,000 ft. Tuesday night, snow level above 8,000 ft. Wednesday afternoon, free air freezing level 10,000 ft. falling to 9,000 ft late Wednesday night, 9,000 ft. Thursday, snow level 8,000 ft. Thursday evening, then free air freezing level 9,000 ft. late Thursday night.
• lows 52-35 warming to 37 Thursday night highs 76-59 warming to 62 Thursday.
• Partly cloudy and a bit warmer Friday through Saturday AM, mostly sunny in the afternoon, mostly clear Saturday night,
• Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Sunday, mostly clear at night,
• Mostly sunny Monday AM, then partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Monday afternoon (Memorial Day).
• free air freezing level 9,000 ft. rising to 10,000 ft. Friday afternoon, 10,000 ft. rising to 11,000 ft. late Friday night, 11,000 ft. Saturday afternoon, 11,000 ft. rising to 12,000 ft. Saturday night, 12,000 ft. Sunday through Monday AM, snow level 8,000 ft. Monday afternoon.
• highs 67-72 lows 38-42 cooling back to 38 Sunday night.

 

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

________________

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

________________

Here is my new weekly weather quiz question. What is “AWIPS?” The first person to post the correct answer as a comment on this page will win a week of free personalized weather forecasts tailored to your needs.  Good luck.

________________

An Upper Level High Pressure Ridge (Shaded “Arch” shape with blue arrows) really heats us up. The graphics for days 1-3 show the next frontal system that will approach Oregon Between Tuesday and Wednesday. An Upper Level Low Pressure Trough (Shaded “U” shape with blue arrows) takes over to bring in some clouds and much cooler temperatures. The graphics for days 3-7 show that next frontal system after it passes through the Pacific Northwest.

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Air Quality Index:

Eugene-Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 21 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 22 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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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.

Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)

________________

Advisories:

• A Permanent Health Advisory remains in effect for the South Umpqua River and Lawson Bar. Pools in the bedrock along the rivers edge are known to develop Blue-green Algae (cyanobacterial) blooms that can be harmful to pets and people if accidental ingestion occurs. Signs have been posted along several access areas along the river.

________________

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

• Sunny and hot today, clear tonight,
• Sunny and a bit cooler Tuesday, mostly clear Tuesday night,
• Mostly sunny and cooler Wednesday, then partly cloudy Wednesday night.
• highs 90-70 lows 57-47.
• Partly cloudy and a bit warmer Thursday through Friday night,
• Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Saturday, clear at night,
• Then sunny and a bit warmer Sunday.
• highs 72-77 lows near 50. (seasonal averages high 68 low 44)

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Eugene-Springfield Pollen Count:

Grass………. Moderate (6)

Trees………. Moderate (25)

Last Counted: 5/18/17

Data Courtesy of Oregon Allergy Associates.

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Forecast for Roseburg:

• Mostly sunny and hot today, clear tonight,
• Sunny and a bit cooler Tuesday, mostly clear in the evening, partly cloudy late at night,
• Mostly cloudy with areas of fog Wednesday AM, sunny and much cooler in the afternoon, partly cloudy Wednesday night.
• highs 95-72 lows 60-46.
• Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Thursday and Friday, mostly clear both nights,
• Sunny Saturday, mostly clear at night,
• Then mostly sunny and a bit warmer Sunday.
• highs 73-79 lows near 52. (seasonal averages high 71 low 48)

 

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

• Patchy AM fog coastal fog otherwise sunny and a bit warmer today (much warmer inland today 80-85), mostly clear tonight,
• Mostly sunny but cooler Tuesday, mostly clear in the evening, mostly cloudy at night with patchy coastal fog late Tuesday night,
• Mostly cloudy with areas of AM fog, then partly cloudy and a bit cooler Wednesday afternoon and at night.
• highs 72-59 lows 54-47.
• Partly cloudy and just a bit warmer Thursday through Saturday, mostly clear Saturday night,
• Then mostly sunny and a bit warmer Sunday.
• highs near 62 lows near 50. (seasonal averages high 60 low 48)

 

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Forecast for the Cascades in Lane County:

• Sunny and warmer today, clear tonight,
• Sunny and a bit cooler Tuesday, partly cloudy and a bit cooler Tuesday night,
• Mostly sunny and cooler Wednesday with a slight (20%) chance of showers in the afternoon, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers in the evening, just partly cloudy late Wednesday night.
• free air freezing level 14,000 ft. today and tonight, 14,000 ft. rising to 15,000 ft. Tuesday afternoon, 15,000 ft. Tuesday night, 14,000 ft. Wednesday AM,  snow level 8,000 ft. Wednesday afternoon, above 8,000 ft. Wednesday evening, free air freezing level 7,500 ft. late Wednesday night.
• highs 78-60 lows 50-37.
• Partly cloudy and cooler Thursday with a slight (20%) chance of showers in the afternoon and Thursday night,
• A mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of showers Friday afternoon, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening showers, partly cloudy and a bit warmer late Friday night through Saturday night,
• Then mostly sunny and a bit warmer Sunday.
• snow level 7,000 ft. Thursday and Thursday night, 7,500 ft. Friday, 8,000 ft. Friday night, free air freezing level 9,000 ft. rising to 10,000 ft. Saturday afternoon, 10,000 ft. rising to 11,000 ft. Saturday night, then 11,000 ft. Sunday.
• highs 62-68 lows near 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.

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