Check out my latest Eugene Daily News Weather Or Not column:
http://eugenedailynews.com/2018/10/the-wildfire-smoke-may-be-gone-but-what-about/
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Here is my weekly weather quiz question. What is a “Gust Front?” 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 arrows) is taking over bringing sunshine and warmer temperatures. The graphics for days 3-7 show no frontal systems moving through the Pacific Northwest through next Wednesday.
Note: Due to the continued fire danger, the outdoor burning season has been delayed until October 20th. The next update on the burning season will be issued at 7 pm October 19th. Remember, burning is always prohibited within the city of Eugene.
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Air Quality Index:
Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 55 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 35 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 26 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)
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ADVISORIES:
- A FROST ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM UNTIL 9 AM TODAY FOR EASTERN CURRY COUNTY, JOSEPHINE COUNTY, AND JACKSON COUNTY.
- A FROST ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM UNTIL 8 AM FRIDAY FOR EASTERN CURRY COUNTY, JOSEPHINE COUNTY, AND JACKSON COUNTY.
- A FREEZE WATCH IS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING FOR EASTERN CURRY COUNTY, JOSEPHINE COUNTY, AND JACKSON COUNTY.
HEALTH ADVISORIES:
- A PERMANENT HEALTH ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE SOUTH UMPQUA RIVER 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, Friday, and Saturday, clear each night.
- highs 70-75 lows 40-42.
- Sunny Sunday, clear at night,
- Sunny and a bit warmer Monday, clear Monday night,
- Sunny and a bit cooler Tuesday and Wednesday, clear at night.
- highs 75-73 lows 42-44. (seasonal averages high 67 low 42)
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Home Wood Heating Advisory:
Posted Daily
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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Your College Football Forecast
Saturday October 13th:
Ducks vs Washington at Autzen Stadium – Kickoff: 12:30 PM PDT – Sunny 68, warming to 75 by the end of the game.
The Beavers have a bye week.
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Forecast for Roseburg:
- Patchy AM fog, sunny and warmer this afternoon, clear tonight,
- Sunny and a bit warmer Friday and Saturday, clear both nights.
- highs 72-76 lows 42-44.
- Sunny and a bit warmer Sunday, clear Sunday night,
- Sunny and a bit cooler Monday, clear at night.
- Sunny and a bit warmer Tuesday, clear Tuesday night
- Then sunny and a bit cooler Wednesday.
- highs 76-78 cooling back to 76 Wednesday lows 45-48. (seasonal averages high 69 low 46)
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Forecast for The South Oregon Coast Including Coos Bay and North Bend,
- Patchy AM fog, sunny and a bit warmer today, clear tonight,
- Then sunny and a bit warmer Friday and Saturday, clear both nights.
- highs 67-69 lows 46-49.
- Sunny and a bit warmer Sunday, clear Sunday night,
- Sunny and a bit cooler Monday, clear at night,
- Sunny Tuesday, clear Tuesday night,
- Then sunny and a bit cooler Wednesday.
- highs 72-66 lows 50-52 cooling back to 50 Tuesday night. (seasonal averages high 62 low 46)
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Forecast for the Cascades in Lane County:
- Sunny and a bit warmer today and Friday, clear both nights,
- Sunny and a bit cooler Saturday, clear at night.
- free air freezing level 8,000 ft. rising to 11,000 ft. this afternoon, 12,000 ft. rising to 13,000 ft. late tonight, 13,000 ft. Friday through Saturday, then 12,000 ft. Saturday night.
- highs 53-62 cooling to 57 Saturday lows 39-35.
- Sunny and a bit warmer Sunday, Monday, clear each night,
- Sunny and a bit cooler Tuesday, clear Tuesday night,
- Then mostly sunny and a bit warmer Wednesday.
- free air freezing level 12,000 ft. Sunday, 13,000 ft. Sunday night, 12,000 ft. Monday, then 13,000 ft. Monday night through Wednesday.
- highs 58-64 cooling to 62 Tuesday lows 36-40.
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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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