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Here is my weekly weather quiz question. What is “Offshore Flow?”

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Frontal systems are heading our way bringing rain and they will be pushed by Atmospheric Rivers. The graphics for days 1-3  show a cold front pushing through the Pacific Northwest today and Friday. The graphics for days 3-7  Monday through Friday show an active weather pattern Monday through next Friday.
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Air Quality Index:
Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 38 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 42 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality is 77 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)
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ADVISORIES:
  • A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM TODAY ABOVE 3,500 FT. FOR THE EASTERN DOUGLAS COUNTY FOOTHILLS.
  • A WINTER STORM WARNING IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM TODAY UNTIL 4 AM SATURDAY ABOVE 4,000 FT. FOR EASTERN DOUGLAS COUNTY FOOTHILLS.
  • A WINTER STORM WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TODAY UNTIL 4 AM SATURDAY ABOVE 4,500 FT. FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON CASCADES, THE SISKIYOU MOUNTAINS, THE SOUTHERN OREGON CASCADES.
  • A WINTER STORM WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM SATURDAY UNTIL 10 PM SATURDAY ABOVE 5,500 FT. FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON CASCADES, THE SISKIYOU MOUNTAINS, THE SOUTHERN OREGON CASCADES.
  • A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM TODAY ABOVE 4,000 FT. FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON CASCADES, THE SISKIYOU MOUNTAINS, THE SOUTHERN OREGON CASCADES.
  • A WINTER STORM WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM 4AM TODAY UNTIL 10 AM SATURDAY ABOVE 4,500 FT. FOR NORTHERN AND EASTERN KLAMATH COUNTY AND WESTERN LAKE COUNTY.
  • A WINTER STORM WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TODAY UNTIL 4 PM SATURDAY ABOVE 3,000 FT. FOR THE NORTHERN OREGON CASCADES AND THE CASCADES IN LANE COUNTY.
  • A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM TODAY AFTERNOON ABOVE 3,000 FT. FOR THE NORTHERN OREGON CASCADES AND THE CASCADES IN LANE COUNTY.
  • A WINTER STORM WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TODAY UNTIL 4 PM SATURDAY ABOVE 5,000 FT. FOR THE EAST SLOPES OF THE OREGON CASCADES.
  • A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM TODAY ABOVE 4,500 FT. FOR THE EAST SLOPES OF THE OREGON CASCADES.
  • A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TODAY UNTIL 4 AM SUNDAY FOR THE OCHOCO AND THE JOHN DAY HIGHLANDS.
  • A WINTER STORM WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TODAY UNTIL 10 AM SUNDAY FOR THE NORTHERN BLUE MOUNTAINS OF OREGON.
  • A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TODAY UNTIL 4 AM SUNDAY FOR THE SOUTHERN BLUE MOUNTAINS OF OREGON.
  • A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL  5 AM MST SATURDAY FOR BAKER COUNTY.
  • A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST SATURDAY FOR THE OREGON LOWER TREASURE VALLEY.
  • A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TODAY UNTIL 10 AM SATURDAY ABOVE 4,000 FT. FOR THE KLAMATH BASIN.
  • A WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TODAY UNTIL 4 AM SUNDAY FOR CENTRAL AND EASTERN LAKE COUNTY.
  • A BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT FOR DANGEROUS SNEAKER WAVES IS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT FOR THE NORTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST AND THE CENTRAL OREGON COAST.
  • A BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT FOR DANGEROUS SNEAKER WAVES IS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST AND THE CURRY COUNTY COAST.

HEALTH ADVISORIES:

  • A PUBLIC HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR UNSAFE LEVELS OF FECAL BACTERIA IN OCEAN WATERS AT BEVERLY BEACH IN LINCOLN COUNTY. PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE WATER IN THIS AREA UNTIL THE ADVISORY IS LIFTED. UNSAFE LEVELS OF FECAL BACTERIA CAN CAUSE DIARRHEA, STOMACH CRAMPS, SKIN RASHES, UPPER RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND OTHER ILLNESSES. CHILDREN, THE ELDERLY, AND THOSE WITH A COMPROMISED IMMUNE SYSTEM SHOULD USE EXTRA CAUTION AS THEY ARE MORE VULNERABLE TO TO ILLNESSES FROM WATERBORNE BACTERIA. VISITORS SHOULD AVOID WADING IN NEARBY CREEKS, POLS OF WATER ON THE BEACH, OR IN DISCOLORED WATER, AND STAY CLEAR OF WATER RUNOFF FLOWING INTO THE OCEAN.
  • A RECREATIONAL USE HEALTH ADVISORY HAS BEEN EXPANDED FOR THE AREA FROM THE ROSS ISLAND LAGOON TO RIVERPLACE MARINA IN MULTNOMAH COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF A CYANOBACTERIA BLOOM. PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH SPEED WATER ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS OF THE LAKE AND SLOUGH WHERE BLOOMS ARE, AS THE MAJOR ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER, THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. THE OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THE AREA AND ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS CATCH AND RELEASE FISHING, CAMPING, HIKING, BILKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY. SPRAYS COULD LEAD TO THE RISK OF INHALING CYANOTOXINS. DRINKING WATER FROM THE LAKE IS ESPECIALLY DANGEROUS.
  • A RECREATIONAL USE HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR THE WILLAMETTE RIVER FROM ROSS ISLAND DOWNSTREAM (NORTH) TO THE AREA NEAR CATHEDRAL PARK IN PORTLAND, IN MULTNOMAH COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF A CYANOBACTERIA BLOOM. PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH SPEED WATER ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS OF THE LAKE AND SLOUGH WHERE BLOOMS ARE, AS THE MAJOR ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER, THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. THE OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THE AREA AND ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, CAMPING, HIKING, BILKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY. SPRAYS COULD LEAD TO THE RISK OF INHALING CYANOTOXINS.DO NOT DRINK THE WATER.
  • A RECREATIONAL USE HEALTH ADVISORY CONTINUES IN EFFECT FOR ARRONS LAKE, BUT HAS BEEN LIFTED FOR PETE’S SLOUGH AND STURGEON LAKE ON SAUVIE ISLAND DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF A CYANOBACTERIA BLOOM. PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH SPEED WATER ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS OF THE LAKE AND SLOUGH WHERE BLOOMS ARE, AS THE MAJOR ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER, THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. THE OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THE AREA AND ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, CAMPING, HIKING, BILKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY. SPRAYS COULD LEAD TO THE RISK OF INHALING CYANOTOXINS.
  • A RECREATIONAL USE HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR AGENCY LAKE AND EXTENDED THE ADVISORY FOR THE SOUTHERN PORTION OF UPPER KLAMATH LAKE, FROM HOWARD’S BAY SOUTH TO THE LINK RIVER DAM  IN KLAMATH COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF A CYANOBACTERIA BLOOM. PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH SPEED WATER ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS OF THE RESERVOIR WHERE BLOOMS ARE, AS THE MAJOR ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER, THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. THE OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT AND ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, CAMPING, HIKING, BILKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY. SPRAYS COULD LEAD TO THE RISK OF INHALING CYANOTOXINS.
  • 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:
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain today (0.50 in. of rain possible), rain (0.50 in. of rain possible) and breezy tonight (Wind: S 10-15 mph increasing and shifting to SW 20-25 mph late at night),
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit warmer Saturday (0.50 in. of rain possible), rain (1.25 in. of rain possible) and breezy at night (Wind: S 15-25 mph gusts to 40 mph),
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain and windy Sunday, then rain Sunday night.
  • highs 52-58 lows 44-52.
  • Mostly cloudy with rain Monday through Tuesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain Wednesday, rain at night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain Thursday.
  • highs 58-52 lows 52-43. (seasonal averages high 49 low 36)
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Your Local College Football Games Weather Forecast:
Today Friday December 1st “Pac-12 Championship Game” Oregon Ducks vs. Washington Huskies at Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas, NV-Game time 5:00 pm- Clear 56 Degrees, cooling as the game progresses. The weather is inconsequential for the game since the stadium has a roof.
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Home Wood Heating Advisory:
Eugene-Springfield: Green – Burning wood in wood stoves or fireplaces is allowed.
Oakridge: GREEN- Burning wood in wood stoves or fireplaces is allowed.
*Pellet stoves can be used anytime since they don’t produce the particulate smoke.
Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)
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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:
  • Mostly cloudy with AM showers, rain and a bit cooler this afternoon (0.10 in. of rain possible), rain tonight (0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain Saturday (0.25 in. of rain possible), rain Saturday night (1.00 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain and breezy Sunday, then rain likely (70%) Sunday night.
  • highs 49-56 lows 44-52.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain likely (70%) Monday, a good (50%) chance of rain Monday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) Tuesday, rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain Wednesday, rain likely (70%) Wednesday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain likely (70%) Thursday.
  • highs 58-50 lows 52-45. (seasonal averages high 50 low 38)

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

  • Mostly cloudy with AM showers, a good (50%) chance of coastal showers and a bit warmer this afternoon while inland showers likely (70%) this afternoon (0.50 in. of rain possible), evening showers, rain late tonight (0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer Saturday (0.50 in.. of rain possible), rain at night (1.5 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy and windy with rain and a bit cooler Sunday, then rain likely (70%) and breezy Sunday night.
  • highs 58-62 cooling to 60 Sunday lows 46-55.
  • Mostly cloudy and breezy with rain likely (70%) a bit warmer Monday, evening rain likely (70%), a good (50%) chance of rain and breezy Monday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain likely (70%), rain and breezy Tuesday afternoon, rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit cooler Wednesday, rain likely (70%) Wednesday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain Thursday.
  • highs 62-54 lows 55-47. (seasonal averages high 54 low 41)
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Forecast for the Northern Oregon Cascades including the Cascades in Lane County:

  • Mostly cloudy and breezy (Pass Wind: SW 15-25 mph gusts to 40 mph) with snow and rain and a bit warmer today (1.00 in. of rain possible, 6-12 in. of snow possible, patchy blowing snow, snow possibly heavy at times), snow and rain tonight (0.75 in. of rain possible, 3-6 in. of snow possible, patchy blowing snow, visibility 0.25 miles or less),
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain and snow and windy (Pass Wind: SW 20-30 mph gusts to 45 mph) Saturday (AM blowing snow, snow possibly heavy at times), evening snow (possibly heavy at times), then rain late at night and Windy (Pass Wind: SW 20-30 mph gusts to 40 mph increasing to 50 mph late),
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit warmer Sunday, then rain Sunday night.
  • snow level 3,500 ft. today, 4,000 ft. tonight, 5,000 ft. Saturday, 6,000 ft. rising to 7,000 ft. Saturday night, then 7,500 ft. Sunday and Sunday night.
  • highs near 32-38 lows 28-35.
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit warmer Monday, rain likely (7.0%) Monday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain Tuesday, rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain and a slight (20%) chance of snow Wednesday, rain and snow Wednesday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain and snow Thursday.
  • snow level  above 8,000 ft. Monday through Tuesday, 8,000 ft. Tuesday night, 7,000 ft. Wednesday, 5,500 ft. Wednesday night, then 4,500 ft. Thursday
  • highs 40-43 cooling to 34 Thursday lows 35-29.

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For all of your Eugene-Springfield and Lane County News, Weather, and Sports go to: EugeneDailyNews.com

Here is my weekly weather quiz question. What is “Offshore Flow?”

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Frontal systems are heading our way bringing rain and they will be pushed by Atmospheric Rivers. The graphics for days 1-3  show a cold front pushing through the Pacific Northwest today and Friday. The graphics for days 3-7  Sunday through Thursday show an active weather pattern Sunday through next Thursday.
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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 26 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality is 29 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)
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ADVISORIES:
  • A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM FRIDAY ABOVE 3,500 FT. FOR THE EASTERN DOUGLAS COUNTY FOOTHILLS.
  • A WINTER STORM WARNING IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM FRIDAY UNTIL 4 AM SATURDAY ABOVE 4,000 FT. FOR EASTERN DOUGLAS COUNTY FOOTHILLS.
  • A WINTER STORM WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM FRIDAY UNTIL 4 AM SATURDAY ABOVE 4,500 FT. FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON CASCADES, THE SISKIYOU MOUNTAINS, THE SOUTHERN OREGON CASCADES.
  • A WINTER STORM WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM SATURDAY UNTIL 10 PM SATURDAY ABOVE 5,500 FT. FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON CASCADES, THE SISKIYOU MOUNTAINS, THE SOUTHERN OREGON CASCADES.
  • A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM FRIDAY ABOVE 4,000 FT. FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON CASCADES, THE SISKIYOU MOUNTAINS, THE SOUTHERN OREGON CASCADES.
  • A WINTER STORM WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM 4AM FRIDAY UNTIL 10 AM SATURDAY ABOVE 4,500 FT. FOR NORTHERN AND EASTERN KLAMATH COUNTY AND WESTERN LAKE COUNTY.
  • A WINTER STORM WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM FRIDAY UNTIL 4 PM SATURDAY ABOVE 3,000 FT. FOR THE NORTHERN OREGON CASCADES AND THE CASCADES IN LANE COUNTY.
  • A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM FRIDAY AFTERNOON ABOVE 3,000 FT. FOR THE NORTHERN OREGON CASCADES AND THE CASCADES IN LANE COUNTY.
  • A WINTER STORM WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM FRIDAY UNTIL 4 PM SATURDAY ABOVE 5,000 FT. FOR THE EAST SLOPES OF THE OREGON CASCADES.
  • A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM FRIDAY ABOVE 4,500 FT. FOR THE EAST SLOPES OF THE OREGON CASCADES.
  • A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM FRIDAY UNTIL 4 AM SUNDAY FOR THE OCHOCO AND THE JOHN DAY HIGHLANDS.
  • A WINTER STORM WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM FRIDAY UNTIL 10 AM SUNDAY FOR THE NORTHERN BLUE MOUNTAINS OF OREGON.
  • A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM FRIDAY UNTIL 4 AM SUNDAY FOR THE SOUTHERN BLUE MOUNTAINS OF OREGON.
  • A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL  5 AM MST SATURDAY FOR BAKER COUNTY.
  • A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST FOR THE OREGON LOWER TREASURE VALLEY.
  • A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM FRIDAY UNTIL 10 AM SATURDAY ABOVE 4,000 FT. FOR THE KLAMATH BASIN.
  • A WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM FRIDAY UNTIL 4 AM SUNDAY FOR CENTRAL AND EASTERN LAKE COUNTY.
  • A BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT FOR DANGEROUS SNEAKER WAVES IS IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT FOR THE NORTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST AND THE CENTRAL OREGON COAST.
  • A BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT FOR DANGEROUS SNEAKER WAVES IS IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST AND THE CURRY COUNTY COAST.

HEALTH ADVISORIES:

  • A PUBLIC HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR UNSAFE LEVELS OF FECAL BACTERIA IN OCEAN WATERS AT BEVERLY BEACH IN LINCOLN COUNTY. PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE WATER IN THIS AREA UNTIL THE ADVISORY IS LIFTED. UNSAFE LEVELS OF FECAL BACTERIA CAN CAUSE DIARRHEA, STOMACH CRAMPS, SKIN RASHES, UPPER RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND OTHER ILLNESSES. CHILDREN, THE ELDERLY, AND THOSE WITH A COMPROMISED IMMUNE SYSTEM SHOULD USE EXTRA CAUTION AS THEY ARE MORE VULNERABLE TO TO ILLNESSES FROM WATERBORNE BACTERIA. VISITORS SHOULD AVOID WADING IN NEARBY CREEKS, POLS OF WATER ON THE BEACH, OR IN DISCOLORED WATER, AND STAY CLEAR OF WATER RUNOFF FLOWING INTO THE OCEAN.
  • A RECREATIONAL USE HEALTH ADVISORY HAS BEEN EXPANDED FOR THE AREA FROM THE ROSS ISLAND LAGOON TO RIVERPLACE MARINA IN MULTNOMAH COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF A CYANOBACTERIA BLOOM. PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH SPEED WATER ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS OF THE LAKE AND SLOUGH WHERE BLOOMS ARE, AS THE MAJOR ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER, THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. THE OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THE AREA AND ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS CATCH AND RELEASE FISHING, CAMPING, HIKING, BILKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY. SPRAYS COULD LEAD TO THE RISK OF INHALING CYANOTOXINS. DRINKING WATER FROM THE LAKE IS ESPECIALLY DANGEROUS.
  • A RECREATIONAL USE HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR THE WILLAMETTE RIVER FROM ROSS ISLAND DOWNSTREAM (NORTH) TO THE AREA NEAR CATHEDRAL PARK IN PORTLAND, IN MULTNOMAH COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF A CYANOBACTERIA BLOOM. PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH SPEED WATER ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS OF THE LAKE AND SLOUGH WHERE BLOOMS ARE, AS THE MAJOR ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER, THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. THE OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THE AREA AND ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, CAMPING, HIKING, BILKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY. SPRAYS COULD LEAD TO THE RISK OF INHALING CYANOTOXINS.DO NOT DRINK THE WATER.
  • A RECREATIONAL USE HEALTH ADVISORY CONTINUES IN EFFECT FOR ARRONS LAKE, BUT HAS BEEN LIFTED FOR PETE’S SLOUGH AND STURGEON LAKE ON SAUVIE ISLAND DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF A CYANOBACTERIA BLOOM. PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH SPEED WATER ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS OF THE LAKE AND SLOUGH WHERE BLOOMS ARE, AS THE MAJOR ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER, THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. THE OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THE AREA AND ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, CAMPING, HIKING, BILKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY. SPRAYS COULD LEAD TO THE RISK OF INHALING CYANOTOXINS.
  • A RECREATIONAL USE HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR AGENCY LAKE AND EXTENDED THE ADVISORY FOR THE SOUTHERN PORTION OF UPPER KLAMATH LAKE, FROM HOWARD’S BAY SOUTH TO THE LINK RIVER DAM  IN KLAMATH COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF A CYANOBACTERIA BLOOM. PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH SPEED WATER ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS OF THE RESERVOIR WHERE BLOOMS ARE, AS THE MAJOR ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER, THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. THE OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT AND ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, CAMPING, HIKING, BILKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY. SPRAYS COULD LEAD TO THE RISK OF INHALING CYANOTOXINS.
  • 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:
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening rain, rain late tonight (0.25 in. of rain possible) and
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain Friday (0.50 in. of rain possible), rain (0.50 in. of rain possible) and breezy Friday night (Wind: S 10-15 mph increasing and shifting to SW 20-25 mph late at night),
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit warmer Saturday (0.50 in. of rain possible), rain (1.25 in. of rain possible) and breezy at night (Wind: S 15-25 mph gusts to 40 mph),
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain and windy Sunday, then rain Sunday night.
  • lows 38-49 highs 52-58.
  • Mostly cloudy with rain Monday through Tuesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain Wednesday, rain at night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain Thursday.
  • highs 58-52 lows 52-43. (seasonal averages high 49 low 36)
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Your Local College Football Games Weather Forecast:
Friday December 1st “Pac-12 Championship Game” Oregon Ducks vs. Washington Huskies at Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas, NV-Game time 5:00 pm- Clear 56 Degrees, cooling as the game progresses. The weather is inconsequential for the game since the stadium has a roof.
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Home Wood Heating Advisory:
Eugene-Springfield: Green – Burning wood in wood stoves or fireplaces is allowed.
Oakridge: GREEN- Burning wood in wood stoves or fireplaces is allowed.
*Pellet stoves can be used anytime since they don’t produce the particulate smoke.
Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)
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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of evening showers, showers and a (30%) of snow late tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible, snow level 3,000 ft.),
  • Mostly cloudy with AM showers, rain and a bit cooler Friday afternoon (0.10 in. of rain possible), rain Friday night (0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain Saturday (0.25 in. of rain possible), rain Saturday night (1.00 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain and breezy Sunday, then rain likely (70%) Sunday night.
  • lows 40-52 highs 49-56.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain likely (70%) Monday, a good (50%) chance of rain Monday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) Tuesday, rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain Wednesday, rain likely (70%) Wednesday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain likely (70%) Thursday.
  • highs 58-50 lows 52-45. (seasonal averages high 50 low 38)

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

  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of evening coastal showers through midnight while inland evening showers likely (70%), showers late tonight (0.10in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with AM showers, a good (50%) chance of coastal showers and a bit warmer Friday afternoon while inland showers likely (70%) Friday afternoon (0.50 in. of rain possible), evening showers, rain late Friday night (0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer Saturday (0.50 in.. of rain possible), rain at night (1.5 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy and windy with rain and a bit cooler Sunday, then rain likely (70%) and breezy Sunday night.
  • lows 42-55 highs 58-62 cooling to 60 Sunday.
  • Mostly cloudy and breezy with rain likely (70%) a bit warmer Monday, evening rain likely (70%), a good (50%) chance of rain and breezy Monday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain likely (70%), rain and breezy Tuesday afternoon, rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit cooler Wednesday, rain likely (70%) Wednesday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain Thursday.
  • highs 62-54 lows 55-47. (seasonal averages high 54 low 41)
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Forecast for the Northern Oregon Cascades including the Cascades in Lane County:

  • Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of evening snow and rain, snow and rain late tonight (0.50 in. of rain possible, 1-4 in. of snow possible, patchy blowing snow late – visibility 0.25 miles or less),
  • Mostly cloudy and breezy (Pass Wind: SW 15-25 mph gusts to 40 mph) with snow and rain and a bit warmer Friday (1.00 in. of rain possible, 6-12 in. of snow possible, patchy blowing snow, snow possibly heavy at times), snow and rain Friday night (0.75 in. of rain possible, 3-6 in. of snow possible, patchy blowing snow, visibility 0.25 miles or less),
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain and snow and windy (Pass Wind: SW 20-30 mph gusts to 45 mph) Saturday (AM blowing snow, snow possibly heavy at times), evening snow (possibly heavy at times), then rain late at night and Windy (Pass Wind: SW 20-30 mph gusts to 40 mph increasing to 50 mph late),
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit warmer Sunday, then rain Sunday night.
  • snow level 3,000 ft. tonight, 3,500 ft. Friday, 4,000 ft. Friday night, 5,000 ft. Saturday, 6,000 ft. rising to 7,000 ft. Saturday night, then 7,500 ft. Sunday and Sunday night.
  • lows 24-35 highs near 32-38.
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit warmer Monday, rain likely (7.0%) Monday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain Tuesday, rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain and a slight (20%) chance of snow Wednesday, rain and snow Wednesday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain and snow Thursday.
  • snow level  above 8,000 ft. Monday through Tuesday, 8,000 ft. Tuesday night, 7,000 ft. Wednesday, 5,500 ft. Wednesday night, then 4,500 ft. Thursday
  • highs 40-43 cooling to 34 Thursday lows 35-29.

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For all of your Eugene-Springfield and Lane County News, Weather, and Sports go to: EugeneDailyNews.com

Here is my weekly weather quiz question. What is “Offshore Flow?”

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Frontal systems are heading our way bringing rain. The graphics for days 1-3  show a cold front Pushing through the Pacific Northwest today. The graphics for days 3-7  Sunday through Thursday show an active weather pattern Sunday through next Thursday.
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Air Quality Index:
Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 147 in the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups category measuring Particulate Matter.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 97 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality is 81 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)
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ADVISORIES:
  • AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM TODAY BELOW 1,000 FT. FOR THE CASCADE FOOTHILLS IN LANE COUNTY.
  • AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM TODAY FOR THE EASTERN COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE OF OREGON, THE LOWER COLUMBIA BASIN OF OREGON, WALLOWA COUNTY, THE JOHN DAY BASIN, THE OCHOCO, THE JOHN DAY HIGHLANDS, THE FOOTHILLS OF THE SOUTHERN BLUE MOUNTAINS OF OREGON,  NORTH CENTRAL OREGON, AND CENTRAL OREGON.
  • AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM TODAY FOR CENTRAL DOUGLAS COUNTY.
  • AN AIR QUALITY ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM THURSDAY FOR EASTERN CURRY COUNTY AND JOSEPHINE COUNTY, THE EASTERN DOUGLAS COUNTY FOOTHILLS, JACKSON COUNTY, THE SISKIYOU MOUNTAINS, THE SOUTHERN OREGON CASCADES, THE KLAMATH BASIN, NORTHERN AND EASTERN KLAMATH COUNTY, AND WESTERN, CENTRAL, AND EASTERN LAKE COUNTY.
  • AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MST TODAY FOR HARNEY COUNTY, BAKER COUNTY, MALHEUR COUNTY AND THE OREGON LOWER TREASURE VALLEY.
  • AN AIR QUALITY ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM TODAY FOR THE CENTRAL WILLAMETTE VALLEY AND THE SOUTH WILLAMETTE VALLEY.
  • AN AIR QUALITY ALERT IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM TODAY FOR JACKSON COUNTY, JOSEPHINE COUNTY, AND KLAMATH COUNTY.
  • AN AIR QUALITY ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM TODAY FOR DESCHUTES, JEFFERSON, AND WASCO COUNTIES.
  • A WINTER STORM WATCH IS IN EFFECT FROM LATE  TONIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON ABOVE 4,000 FT. FOR THE EASTERN DOUGLAS COUNTY FOOTHILLS,
  • A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TODAY UNTIL 4 AM FRIDAY ABOVE 3,500 FT. FOR EASTERN DOUGLAS COUNTY FOOTHILLS.
  • A WINTER STORM WATCH IS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT UNTIL SATURDAY AFTERNOON ABOVE 4,000 FT. FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON CASCADES, THE SISKIYOU MOUNTAINS, THE SOUTHERN OREGON CASCADES.
  • A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TODAY UNTIL 4 AM FRIDAY ABOVE 4,000 FT. FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON CASCADES, THE SISKIYOU MOUNTAINS, THE SOUTHERN OREGON CASCADES.
  • A WINTER STORM WATCH IS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TODAY THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON FOR THE KLAMATH BASIN, NORTHERN AND EASTERN KLAMATH COUNTY AND WESTERN LAKE COUNTY.
  • A WINTER STORM WATCH IS IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON ABOVE 3,500 FT. FOR THE NORTHERN OREGON CASCADES AND THE CASCADES IN LANE COUNTY.
  • A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TODAY UNTIL 4 AM FRIDAY AFTERNOON ABOVE 3,500 FT. FOR THE NORTHERN OREGON CASCADES AND THE CASCADES IN LANE COUNTY.
  • A BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT FOR DANGEROUS SNEAKER WAVES IS IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT FOR THE NORTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST AND THE CENTRAL OREGON COAST.
  • A BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT FOR DANGEROUS SNEAKER WAVES IS IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST AND THE CURRY COUNTY COAST.

HEALTH ADVISORIES:

  • A PUBLIC HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR UNSAFE LEVELS OF FECAL BACTERIA IN OCEAN WATERS AT BEVERLY BEACH IN LINCOLN COUNTY. PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE WATER IN THIS AREA UNTIL THE ADVISORY IS LIFTED. UNSAFE LEVELS OF FECAL BACTERIA CAN CAUSE DIARRHEA, STOMACH CRAMPS, SKIN RASHES, UPPER RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND OTHER ILLNESSES. CHILDREN, THE ELDERLY, AND THOSE WITH A COMPROMISED IMMUNE SYSTEM SHOULD USE EXTRA CAUTION AS THEY ARE MORE VULNERABLE TO TO ILLNESSES FROM WATERBORNE BACTERIA. VISITORS SHOULD AVOID WADING IN NEARBY CREEKS, POLS OF WATER ON THE BEACH, OR IN DISCOLORED WATER, AND STAY CLEAR OF WATER RUNOFF FLOWING INTO THE OCEAN.
  • A RECREATIONAL USE HEALTH ADVISORY HAS BEEN EXPANDED FOR THE AREA FROM THE ROSS ISLAND LAGOON TO RIVERPLACE MARINA IN MULTNOMAH COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF A CYANOBACTERIA BLOOM. PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH SPEED WATER ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS OF THE LAKE AND SLOUGH WHERE BLOOMS ARE, AS THE MAJOR ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER, THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. THE OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THE AREA AND ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS CATCH AND RELEASE FISHING, CAMPING, HIKING, BILKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY. SPRAYS COULD LEAD TO THE RISK OF INHALING CYANOTOXINS. DRINKING WATER FROM THE LAKE IS ESPECIALLY DANGEROUS.
  • A RECREATIONAL USE HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR THE WILLAMETTE RIVER FROM ROSS ISLAND DOWNSTREAM (NORTH) TO THE AREA NEAR CATHEDRAL PARK IN PORTLAND, IN MULTNOMAH COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF A CYANOBACTERIA BLOOM. PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH SPEED WATER ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS OF THE LAKE AND SLOUGH WHERE BLOOMS ARE, AS THE MAJOR ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER, THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. THE OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THE AREA AND ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, CAMPING, HIKING, BILKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY. SPRAYS COULD LEAD TO THE RISK OF INHALING CYANOTOXINS.DO NOT DRINK THE WATER.
  • A RECREATIONAL USE HEALTH ADVISORY CONTINUES IN EFFECT FOR ARRONS LAKE, BUT HAS BEEN LIFTED FOR PETE’S SLOUGH AND STURGEON LAKE ON SAUVIE ISLAND DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF A CYANOBACTERIA BLOOM. PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH SPEED WATER ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS OF THE LAKE AND SLOUGH WHERE BLOOMS ARE, AS THE MAJOR ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER, THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. THE OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THE AREA AND ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, CAMPING, HIKING, BILKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY. SPRAYS COULD LEAD TO THE RISK OF INHALING CYANOTOXINS.
  • A RECREATIONAL USE HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR AGENCY LAKE AND EXTENDED THE ADVISORY FOR THE SOUTHERN PORTION OF UPPER KLAMATH LAKE, FROM HOWARD’S BAY SOUTH TO THE LINK RIVER DAM  IN KLAMATH COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF A CYANOBACTERIA BLOOM. PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH SPEED WATER ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS OF THE RESERVOIR WHERE BLOOMS ARE, AS THE MAJOR ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER, THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. THE OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT AND ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, CAMPING, HIKING, BILKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY. SPRAYS COULD LEAD TO THE RISK OF INHALING CYANOTOXINS.
  • 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:
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit warmer today (0.10 in. of rain possible), rain tonight (0.25 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain Friday (0.25 in. of rain possible), rain (0.25 in. of rain possible) and breezy at night (Wind: S 10-15 mph increasing and shifting to SW 20-25 mph late at night),
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit warmer Saturday, then rain Saturday night.
  • highs 48-52 lows 39-48.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain Sunday, rain Sunday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain Monday, rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit cooler Tuesday, rain likely (70%) Tuesday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain likely (70%) Wednesday.
  • highs 56-58 cooling to 55 Wednesday lows 47-49 cooling back to 47 Tuesday night. (seasonal averages high 49 low 36)
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Your Local College Football Games Weather Forecast:
Friday December 1st “Pac-12 Championship Game” Oregon Ducks vs. Washington Huskies at Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas, NV-Game time 5:00 pm- Clear 56 Degrees, cooling as the game progresses. The weather is inconsequential for the game since the stadium has a roof.
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Home Wood Heating Advisory:
Eugene-Springfield: YELLOW – Caution is advised. Use alternative heating options besides  wood burning to use them in place of wood stoves or fireplaces.
Oakridge: YELLOW – Caution is advised. Use alternative heating options besides  wood burning to use them in place of wood stoves or fireplaces.
*Pellet stoves can be used anytime since they don’t produce the particulate smoke.
Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)
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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms today (0.25 in. of rain possible, snow level 3,500 ft.), evening showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms, showers late tonight (0.10 in. of rain possible, snow level 3,000 ft.),
  • Mostly cloudy rain and a slight chance of thunderstorms and a bit warmer Friday (0.25 in. of rain possible), rain at night (0.25 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain Saturday, then rain Saturday night.
  • highs 47-52 lows 40-48.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain Sunday and in the evening, rain likely (70%) late Sunday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain likely (70%) Monday, a good (50%) chance of rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain likely (70%) Tuesday, rain likely (70%) Tuesday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain Wednesday.
  • highs 54-58 cooling back to 54 Wednesday lows 50-48 cooling back to 50 Wednesday. (seasonal averages high 50 low 39)

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

  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms and a bit cooler today and this evening (0.25 in. of rain possible), showers late tonight (0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with coastal showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms and a bit warmer Friday (0.50 in. of rain possible), rain (0.25 in. of rain possible) and breezy at night (Wind: SW 15-25 mph),
  • Mostly cloudy with AM showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms, a bit warmer with rain and breezy Saturday afternoon, then rain Saturday night.
  • highs 56-60 lows 42-53.
  • Mostly cloudy and windy with rain and a bit warmer Sunday, rain and windy Sunday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain, a bit warmer with rain likely (70%) Monday afternoon, rain likely (70%) at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) Tuesday and in the evening, rain late Tuesday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy with rain Wednesday.
  • highs 59-56 lows near 52. (seasonal averages high 54 low 42)
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Forecast for the Northern Oregon Cascades including the Cascades in Lane County:

  • Mostly cloudy with snow and rain and a bit warmer today (0.50 in. of rain possible, 2-5 in. of snow possible), snow and rain tonight (0.50 in. of rain possible, 2-5 in. of snow possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with snow and rain and a bit cooler Friday (snow possibly heavy at times), rain and snow and windy (Pass Wind: SW 15-20 mph gusts to 35 mph increasing to SW 20-30 mph gusts to 45 mph late at night) at night (snow possibly heavy at times),
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain and snow and windy Saturday (snow possibly heavy at times), evening rain and snow, then rain late Saturday night.
  • snow level 3,000 ft. today and tonight and Friday, 4,000 ft. Friday night, 4,500 ft. Saturday, then 5,500 ft. Saturday night.
  • highs near 33 lows 25-32.
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit warmer Sunday, rain Sunday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit warmer Monday, rain likely (70%) at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain Tuesday and in the evening, rain and snow likely (70%) Tuesday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain and a slight (20%) chance of snow Wednesday.
  • snow level  7,500 ft. Sunday and Sunday night, 8,000 ft. Monday through Tuesday, 7,500 ft. Tuesday night, then 6,500 ft. Wednesday.
  • highs 39-42 cooling to 38 Wednesday lows 32-34 cooling back to 32 Tuesday night.

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For all of your Eugene-Springfield and Lane County News, Weather, and Sports go to: EugeneDailyNews.com

Here is my weekly weather quiz question for the last time. What is “Offshore Flow?”

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Frontal systems are heading our way bringing rain. The graphics for days 1-3  show a cold front Pushing through the Pacific Northwest Thursday. The graphics for days 3-7  Saturday through Wednesday show an active weather pattern Saturday through next Wednesday.
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Air Quality Index:
Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 94 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 22 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality is 60 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)
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ADVISORIES:
  • AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM THURSDAY BELOW 1,000 FT. FOR THE CASCADE FOOTHILLS IN LANE COUNTY.
  • AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM THURSDAY FOR THE EASTERN COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE OF OREGON, THE LOWER COLUMBIA BASIN OF OREGON, WALLOWA COUNTY, THE JOHN DAY BASIN, THE OCHOCO, THE JOHN DAY HIGHLANDS, THE FOOTHILLS OF THE SOUTHERN BLUE MOUNTAINS OF OREGON,  NORTH CENTRAL OREGON, AND CENTRAL OREGON.
  • AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM THURSDAY FOR CENTRAL DOUGLAS COUNTY.
  • AN AIR QUALITY ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM THURSDAY FOR EASTERN CURRY COUNTY AND JOSEPHINE COUNTY, THE EASTERN DOUGLAS COUNTY FOOTHILLS, JACKSON COUNTY, THE SISKIYOU MOUNTAINS, THE SOUTHERN OREGON CASCADES, THE KLAMATH BASIN, NORTHERN AND EASTERN KLAMATH COUNTY, AND WESTERN, CENTRAL, AND EASTERN LAKE COUNTY.
  • AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MST THURSDAY FOR HARNEY COUNTY, BAKER COUNTY, MALHEUR COUNTY AND THE OREGON LOWER TREASURE VALLEY.
  • AN AIR QUALITY ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM THURSDAY FOR THE CENTRAL WILLAMETTE VALLEY AND THE SOUTH WILLAMETTE VALLEY.
  • AN AIR QUALITY ALERT IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM THURSDAY FOR JACKSON COUNTY, JOSEPHINE COUNTY, AND KLAMATH COUNTY.
  • AN AIR QUALITY ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM THURSDAY FOR DESCHUTES, JEFFERSON, AND WASCO COUNTIES.
  • A WINTER STORM WATCH IS IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON ABOVE 4,000 FT. FOR THE EASTERN DOUGLAS COUNTY FOOTHILLS,
  • A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THURSDAY UNTIL 4 AM FRIDAY ABOVE 3,500 FT. FOR EASTERN DOUGLAS COUNTY FOOTHILLS.
  • A WINTER STORM WATCH IS IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT UNTIL SATURDAY AFTERNOON ABOVE 4,000 FT. FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON CASCADES, THE SISKIYOU MOUNTAINS, THE SOUTHERN OREGON CASCADES.
  • A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THURSDAY UNTIL 4 AM FRIDAY ABOVE 4,000 FT. FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON CASCADES, THE SISKIYOU MOUNTAINS, THE SOUTHERN OREGON CASCADES.
  • A WINTER STORM WATCH IS IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON FOR THE KLAMATH BASIN, NORTHERN AND EASTERN KLAMATH COUNTY AND WESTERN LAKE COUNTY.
  • A WINTER STORM WATCH IS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON ABOVE 3,500 FT. FOR THE NORTHERN OREGON CASCADES AND THE CASCADES IN LANE COUNTY.
  • A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THURSDAY UNTIL 4 AM FRIDAY AFTERNOON ABOVE 3,500 FT. FOR THE NORTHERN OREGON CASCADES AND THE CASCADES IN LANE COUNTY.
  • A BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT FOR DANGEROUS SNEAKER WAVES IS IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT FOR THE NORTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST AND THE CENTRAL OREGON COAST.
  • A BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT FOR DANGEROUS SNEAKER WAVES IS IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST AND THE CURRY COUNTY COAST.

HEALTH ADVISORIES:

  • A PUBLIC HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR UNSAFE LEVELS OF FECAL BACTERIA IN OCEAN WATERS AT BEVERLY BEACH IN LINCOLN COUNTY. PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE WATER IN THIS AREA UNTIL THE ADVISORY IS LIFTED. UNSAFE LEVELS OF FECAL BACTERIA CAN CAUSE DIARRHEA, STOMACH CRAMPS, SKIN RASHES, UPPER RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND OTHER ILLNESSES. CHILDREN, THE ELDERLY, AND THOSE WITH A COMPROMISED IMMUNE SYSTEM SHOULD USE EXTRA CAUTION AS THEY ARE MORE VULNERABLE TO TO ILLNESSES FROM WATERBORNE BACTERIA. VISITORS SHOULD AVOID WADING IN NEARBY CREEKS, POLS OF WATER ON THE BEACH, OR IN DISCOLORED WATER, AND STAY CLEAR OF WATER RUNOFF FLOWING INTO THE OCEAN.
  • A RECREATIONAL USE HEALTH ADVISORY HAS BEEN EXPANDED FOR THE AREA FROM THE ROSS ISLAND LAGOON TO RIVERPLACE MARINA IN MULTNOMAH COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF A CYANOBACTERIA BLOOM. PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH SPEED WATER ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS OF THE LAKE AND SLOUGH WHERE BLOOMS ARE, AS THE MAJOR ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER, THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. THE OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THE AREA AND ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS CATCH AND RELEASE FISHING, CAMPING, HIKING, BILKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY. SPRAYS COULD LEAD TO THE RISK OF INHALING CYANOTOXINS. DRINKING WATER FROM THE LAKE IS ESPECIALLY DANGEROUS.
  • A RECREATIONAL USE HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR THE WILLAMETTE RIVER FROM ROSS ISLAND DOWNSTREAM (NORTH) TO THE AREA NEAR CATHEDRAL PARK IN PORTLAND, IN MULTNOMAH COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF A CYANOBACTERIA BLOOM. PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH SPEED WATER ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS OF THE LAKE AND SLOUGH WHERE BLOOMS ARE, AS THE MAJOR ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER, THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. THE OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THE AREA AND ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, CAMPING, HIKING, BILKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY. SPRAYS COULD LEAD TO THE RISK OF INHALING CYANOTOXINS.DO NOT DRINK THE WATER.
  • A RECREATIONAL USE HEALTH ADVISORY CONTINUES IN EFFECT FOR ARRONS LAKE, BUT HAS BEEN LIFTED FOR PETE’S SLOUGH AND STURGEON LAKE ON SAUVIE ISLAND DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF A CYANOBACTERIA BLOOM. PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH SPEED WATER ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS OF THE LAKE AND SLOUGH WHERE BLOOMS ARE, AS THE MAJOR ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER, THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. THE OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THE AREA AND ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, CAMPING, HIKING, BILKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY. SPRAYS COULD LEAD TO THE RISK OF INHALING CYANOTOXINS.
  • A RECREATIONAL USE HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR AGENCY LAKE AND EXTENDED THE ADVISORY FOR THE SOUTHERN PORTION OF UPPER KLAMATH LAKE, FROM HOWARD’S BAY SOUTH TO THE LINK RIVER DAM  IN KLAMATH COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF A CYANOBACTERIA BLOOM. PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH SPEED WATER ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS OF THE RESERVOIR WHERE BLOOMS ARE, AS THE MAJOR ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER, THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. THE OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT AND ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, CAMPING, HIKING, BILKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY. SPRAYS COULD LEAD TO THE RISK OF INHALING CYANOTOXINS.
  • 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:
  • Cloudy with a (40%) of rain late tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit warmer Thursday (0.10 in. of rain possible), rain Thursday night (0.25 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain Friday (0.25 in. of rain possible), rain (0.25 in. of rain possible) and breezy at night (Wind: S 10-15 mph increasing and shifting to SW 20-25 mph late at night),
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit warmer Saturday, then rain Saturday night.
  • lows 36-48 highs 48-52.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain Sunday, rain Sunday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain Monday, rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit cooler Tuesday, rain likely (70%) Tuesday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain likely (70%) Wednesday.
  • highs 56-58 cooling to 55 Wednesday lows 47-49 cooling back to 47 Tuesday night. (seasonal averages high 49 low 36)
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Your Local College Football Games Weather Forecast:
Friday December 1st “Pac-12 Championship Game” Oregon Ducks vs. Washington Huskies at Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas, NV-Game time 5:00 pm- Clear 56 Degrees, cooling as the game progresses. The weather is inconsequential for the game since the stadium has a roof.
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Home Wood Heating Advisory:
Eugene-Springfield: YELLOW – Caution is advised. Use alternative heating options besides  wood burning to use them in place of wood stoves or fireplaces.
Oakridge: YELLOW – Caution is advised. Use alternative heating options besides  wood burning to use them in place of wood stoves or fireplaces.
*Pellet stoves can be used anytime since they don’t produce the particulate smoke.
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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:
  • Mostly cloudy a (40%) chance of evening rain, rain late tonight (under 0.25 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms Thursday (0.25 in. of rain possible, snow level 3,500 ft.), evening showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms, showers late Thursday night (0.10 in. of rain possible, snow level 3,000 ft.),
  • Mostly cloudy rain and a slight chance of thunderstorms and a bit warmer Friday (0.25 in. of rain possible), rain at night (0.25 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain Saturday, then rain Saturday night.
  • lows 40-48 highs 47-52.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain Sunday and in the evening, rain likely (70%) late Sunday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain likely (70%) Monday, a good (50%) chance of rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain likely (70%) Tuesday, rain likely (70%) Tuesday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain Wednesday.
  • highs 54-58 cooling back to 54 Wednesday lows 50-48 cooling back to 50 Wednesday. (seasonal averages high 50 low 39)

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

  • Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of evening coastal rain with coastal showers late tonight while mostly cloudy with a  (40%) chance of inland rain tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms and a bit cooler Thursday  and in the evening (0.25 in. of rain possible), showers late Thursday night (0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with coastal showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms and a bit warmer Friday (0.50 in. of rain possible), rain (0.25 in. of rain possible) and breezy at night (Wind: SW 15-25 mph),
  • Mostly cloudy with AM showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms, a bit warmer with rain and breezy Saturday afternoon, then rain Saturday night.
  • lows 43-53 highs 56-60.
  • Mostly cloudy and windy with rain and a bit warmer Sunday, rain and windy Sunday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain, a bit warmer with rain likely (70%) Monday afternoon, rain likely (70%) at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) Tuesday and in the evening, rain late Tuesday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy with rain Wednesday.
  • highs 59-56 lows near 52. (seasonal averages high 54 low 42)
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Forecast for the Northern Oregon Cascades including the Cascades in Lane County:

  • Cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain with snow late tonight (0.10 in. of rain possible, 1 in of snow possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with snow and rain and a bit warmer Thursday (0.50 in. of rain possible, 2-5 in. of snow possible), snow and rain Thursday night (0.50 in. of rain possible, 2-5 in. of snow possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with snow and rain and a bit cooler Friday (snow possibly heavy at times), rain and snow and windy (Pass Wind: SW 15-20 mph gusts to 35 mph increasing to SW 20-30 mph gusts to 45 mph late at night) at night (snow possibly heavy at times),
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain and snow and windy Saturday (snow possibly heavy at times), evening rain and snow, then rain late Saturday night.
  • snow level 3,000 ft. tonight and Thursday, 3,000 ft. Thursday night and Friday, 4,000 ft. Friday night, 4,500 ft. Saturday, then 5,500 ft. Saturday night.
  • lows 25-29 highs near 33.
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit warmer Sunday, rain Sunday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit warmer Monday, rain likely (70%) at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain Tuesday and in the evening, rain and snow likely (70%) Tuesday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain and a slight (20%) chance of snow Wednesday.
  • snow level  7,500 ft. Sunday and Sunday night, 8,000 ft. Monday through Tuesday, 7,500 ft. Tuesday night, then 6,500 ft. Wednesday.
  • highs 39-42 cooling to 38 Wednesday lows 32-34 cooling back to 32 Tuesday night.

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For all of your Eugene-Springfield and Lane County News, Weather, and Sports go to: EugeneDailyNews.com

Here is my weekly weather quiz question for the last time. What is “Offshore Flow?”

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Upper level High Pressure keeps the colder nights with us, but they will slowly warm up. The graphics for days 1-3  show a cold front approaching at the shoreline. The graphics for days 3-7  Saturday through Wednesday show an active weather pattern Saturday through next Wednesday.
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Air Quality Index:
Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 113 in the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups category measuring Particulate Matter.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 82 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality is 101 in the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups category measuring Particulate Matter.
Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)
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ADVISORIES:
  • AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM THURSDAY FOR THE CASCADE FOOTHILLS IN LANE COUNTY.
  • AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM THURSDAY FOR THE EASTERN COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE OF OREGON, THE LOWER COLUMBIA BASIN OF OREGON, WALLOWA COUNTY, THE JOHN DAY BASIN, THE OCHOCO, THE JOHN DAY HIGHLANDS, THE FOOTHILLS OF THE SOUTHERN BLUE MOUNTAINS OF OREGON,  NORTH CENTRAL OREGON, AND CENTRAL OREGON.
  • AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM THURSDAY FOR CENTRAL DOUGLAS COUNTY.
  • AN AIR QUALITY ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM THURSDAY FOR EASTERN CURRY COUNTY AND JOSEPHINE COUNTY, THE EASTERN DOUGLAS COUNTY FOOTHILLS, JACKSON COUNTY, THE SISKIYOU MOUNTAINS, THE SOUTHERN OREGON CASCADES, THE KLAMATH BASIN, NORTHERN AND EASTERN KLAMATH COUNTY, AND WESTERN, CENTRAL, AND EASTERN LAKE COUNTY.
  • AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM THURSDAY FOR THE FOOTHILLS OF THE NORTHERN BLUE MOUNTAINS OF OREGON, NORTH CENTRAL OREGON, AND CENTRAL OREGON.
  • AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MST THURSDAY FOR HARNEY COUNTY, BAKER COUNTY, MALHEUR COUNTY AND THE OREGON LOWER TREASURE VALLEY.
  • AN AIR QUALITY ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM THURSDAY FOR THE CENTRAL WILLAMETTE VALLEY AND THE SOUTH WILLAMETTE VALLEY.
  • AN AIR QUALITY ALERT IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM THURSDAY FOR JACKSON COUNTY, JOSEPHINE COUNTY, AND KLAMATH COUNTY.
  • AN AIR QUALITY ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM THURSDAY FOR DESCHUTES, JEFFERSON, AND WASCO COUNTIES.
  • A WINTER STORM WATCH IS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON ABOVE 4,000 FT. FOR THE EASTERN DOUGLAS COUNTY FOOTHILLS, THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON CASCADES, THE SISKIYOU MOUNTAINS, THE SOUTHERN OREGON CASCADES, THE KLAMATH BASIN, NORTHERN AND EASTERN KLAMATH COUNTY AND WESTERN LAKE COUNTY.
  • A WINTER STORM WATCH IS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON ABOVE 3,500 FT. FOR THE NORTHERN OREGON CASCADES AND THE CASCADES IN LANE COUNTY.

HEALTH ADVISORIES:

  • A PUBLIC HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR UNSAFE LEVELS OF FECAL BACTERIA IN OCEAN WATERS AT BEVERLY BEACH IN LINCOLN COUNTY. PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE WATER IN THIS AREA UNTIL THE ADVISORY IS LIFTED. UNSAFE LEVELS OF FECAL BACTERIA CAN CAUSE DIARRHEA, STOMACH CRAMPS, SKIN RASHES, UPPER RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND OTHER ILLNESSES. CHILDREN, THE ELDERLY, AND THOSE WITH A COMPROMISED IMMUNE SYSTEM SHOULD USE EXTRA CAUTION AS THEY ARE MORE VULNERABLE TO TO ILLNESSES FROM WATERBORNE BACTERIA. VISITORS SHOULD AVOID WADING IN NEARBY CREEKS, POLS OF WATER ON THE BEACH, OR IN DISCOLORED WATER, AND STAY CLEAR OF WATER RUNOFF FLOWING INTO THE OCEAN.
  • A RECREATIONAL USE HEALTH ADVISORY HAS BEEN EXPANDED FOR THE AREA FROM THE ROSS ISLAND LAGOON TO RIVERPLACE MARINA IN MULTNOMAH COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF A CYANOBACTERIA BLOOM. PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH SPEED WATER ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS OF THE LAKE AND SLOUGH WHERE BLOOMS ARE, AS THE MAJOR ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER, THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. THE OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THE AREA AND ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS CATCH AND RELEASE FISHING, CAMPING, HIKING, BILKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY. SPRAYS COULD LEAD TO THE RISK OF INHALING CYANOTOXINS. DRINKING WATER FROM THE LAKE IS ESPECIALLY DANGEROUS.
  • A RECREATIONAL USE HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR THE WILLAMETTE RIVER FROM ROSS ISLAND DOWNSTREAM (NORTH) TO THE AREA NEAR CATHEDRAL PARK IN PORTLAND, IN MULTNOMAH COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF A CYANOBACTERIA BLOOM. PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH SPEED WATER ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS OF THE LAKE AND SLOUGH WHERE BLOOMS ARE, AS THE MAJOR ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER, THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. THE OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THE AREA AND ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, CAMPING, HIKING, BILKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY. SPRAYS COULD LEAD TO THE RISK OF INHALING CYANOTOXINS.DO NOT DRINK THE WATER.
  • A RECREATIONAL USE HEALTH ADVISORY CONTINUES IN EFFECT FOR ARRONS LAKE, BUT HAS BEEN LIFTED FOR PETE’S SLOUGH AND STURGEON LAKE ON SAUVIE ISLAND DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF A CYANOBACTERIA BLOOM. PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH SPEED WATER ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS OF THE LAKE AND SLOUGH WHERE BLOOMS ARE, AS THE MAJOR ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER, THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. THE OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THE AREA AND ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, CAMPING, HIKING, BILKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY. SPRAYS COULD LEAD TO THE RISK OF INHALING CYANOTOXINS.
  • A RECREATIONAL USE HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR AGENCY LAKE AND EXTENDED THE ADVISORY FOR THE SOUTHERN PORTION OF UPPER KLAMATH LAKE, FROM HOWARD’S BAY SOUTH TO THE LINK RIVER DAM  IN KLAMATH COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF A CYANOBACTERIA BLOOM. PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH SPEED WATER ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS OF THE RESERVOIR WHERE BLOOMS ARE, AS THE MAJOR ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER, THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. THE OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT AND ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, CAMPING, HIKING, BILKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY. SPRAYS COULD LEAD TO THE RISK OF INHALING CYANOTOXINS.
  • 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:
  • Patchy dense AM fog and frost, partly cloudy and a bit warmer today and this evening, cloudy with rain likely (70%) and patchy fog late tonight,
  • Patchy AM fog, mostly cloudy with rain Thursday (0.10 in. of rain possible) and at night (0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain, rain and breezy with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms Friday afternoon, evening rain with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms, then showers late Friday night.
  • highs near 49 lows 35-43.
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a slight (20%) chance of AM thunderstorms, rain a bit warmer Saturday rain Saturday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain Sunday and at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain Monday, rain likely (70%) Monday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) Tuesday.
  • highs 52-57 lows 46-48. (seasonal averages high 49 low 36)
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Your Local College Football Games Weather Forecast:
Friday December 1st “Pac-12 Championship Game” Oregon Ducks vs. Washington Huskies at Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas, NV-Game time 5:00 pm- Clear 53 Degrees, cooling as the game progresses. The weather is inconsequential for the game since the stadium has a roof.
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Home Wood Heating Advisory:
Eugene-Springfield: RED – Burning of wood in fireplaces and wood stoves is prohibited, unless it is your only source of heat.
Oakridge: YELLOW – Caution is advised. Use alternative heating options besides  wood burning to use them in place of wood stoves or fireplaces.
*Pellet stoves can be used anytime since they don’t produce the particulate smoke.
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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:
  • Some AM clouds with patchy freezing fog, sunny and a bit warmer this afternoon, partly cloudy this evening, cloudy with a (0%) chance of rain late tonight,
  • Cloudy and a bit cooler with rain Thursday (0.10 in. of rain possible), evening rain, rain and snow late Thursday night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy rain and breezy and a bit cooler Friday, then rain and breezy Friday night.
  • highs near 48 lows 37-45.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain and breezy Saturday, rain Saturday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain Sunday, rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain, rain likely (70%) Monday afternoon, rain likely (70%) Monday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) Tuesday.
  • highs 50-56 lows 47-49. (seasonal averages high 50 low 39)

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

  • Sunny and a bit cooler today, partly cloudy this evening at the shore while mostly clear inland this evening, cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain tonight,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with coastal rain and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms while inland rain and a bit cooler Thursday afternoon (0.25 in. of rain possible), showers likely (70%) Thursday night (0.25 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy and windy with rain and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms and a bit warmer Friday, then rain and breezy Friday night.
  • highs 59-57 warming back to 59 Friday lows 40-46.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain and breezy Saturday, rain late Saturday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit warmer Sunday, rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain Monday, rain likely (70%) Monday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy with rain likely Tuesday.
  • highs 59-63 lows 48-50. (seasonal averages high 54 low 42)
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Forecast for the Northern Oregon Cascades including the Cascades in Lane County:

  • Mostly sunny and a bit warmer today, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of  evening rain and snow, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain with snow likely (70%) late tonight (under 0.10 ion. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with snow and rain and a bit cooler Thursday, snow and rain  at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and windy with rain and snow and a bit cooler Friday (snow possibly heavy at times), then snow and rain Friday night (snow possibly heavy at times),
  • free air freezing level 6,000 ft. today, snow level 3,000 ft. tonight, 3,500 ft. Thursday, 3,000 ft. Thursday night, 3,500 ft. Friday, then 4,000 ft. Friday night.
  • highs 42-32 lows 25-29.
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and snow Saturday (snow possibly heavy at times), evening rain and snow, rain Saturday night.
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain and a slight (20%) chance of snow, rain and a bit warmer Sunday, rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit warmer Monday, rain likely (70%) Monday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain likely (70%) Tuesday.
  • snow level 4,000 ft. Saturday, 5,000 ft. Saturday night, 7,000 ft. Sunday and Sunday night, 7,500 ft. Monday, then 8,000 ft. Monday night and Tuesday.
  • highs 32-40 lows 30-33

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For all of your Eugene-Springfield and Lane County News, Weather, and Sports go to: EugeneDailyNews.com

Here is my new weekly weather quiz question for the last time. What is “Offshore Flow?”

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Upper level High Pressure keeps the colder nights with us. The graphics for days 1-3  show a complex frontal system moving through central California. The graphics for days 3-7  Friday through Tuesday show an active weather pattern Friday through next Tuesday.
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Air Quality Index:
Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 66 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 11 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality is 60 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)
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ADVISORIES:
  • AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM THURSDAY FOR THE CASCADE FOOTHILLS IN LANE COUNTY.
  • AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM THURSDAY FOR THE EASTERN COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE OF OREGON, THE LOWER COLUMBIA BASIN OF OREGON, WALLOWA COUNTY, THE JOHN DAY BASIN, THE OCHOCO, THE JOHN DAY HIGHLANDS, THE FOOTHILLS OF THE SOUTHERN BLUE MOUNTAINS OF OREGON,  NORTH CENTRAL OREGON, AND CENTRAL OREGON.
  • AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM THURSDAY FOR CENTRAL DOUGLAS COUNTY.
  • AN AIR QUALITY ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM THURSDAY FOR EASTERN CURRY COUNTY AND JOSEPHINE COUNTY, THE EASTERN DOUGLAS COUNTY FOOTHILLS, JACKSON COUNTY, THE SISKIYOU MOUNTAINS, THE SOUTHERN OREGON CASCADES, THE KLAMATH BASIN, NORTHERN AND EASTERN KLAMATH COUNTY, AND WESTERN, CENTRAL, AND EASTERN LAKE COUNTY.
  • AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM THURSDAY FOR THE FOOTHILLS OF THE NORTHERN BLUE MOUNTAINS OF OREGON, NORTH CENTRAL OREGON, AND CENTRAL OREGON.
  • AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MST THURSDAY FOR HARNEY COUNTY, BAKER COUNTY, MALHEUR COUNTY AND THE OREGON LOWER TREASURE VALLEY.
  • AN AIR QUALITY ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM THURSDAY FOR THE CENTRAL WILLAMETTE VALLEY AND THE SOUTH WILLAMETTE VALLEY.
  • AN AIR QUALITY ALERT IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM THURSDAY FOR JACKSON COUNTY, JOSEPHINE COUNTY, AND KLAMATH COUNTY.
  • AN AIR QUALITY ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM THURSDAY FOR DESCHUTES, JEFFERSON, AND WASCO COUNTIES.
  • A WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM TONIGHT FOR THE GRANDE RONDE VALLEY.
  • A WINTER STORM WATCH IS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON ABOVE 4,000 FT. FOR THE EASTERN DOUGLAS COUNTY FOOTHILLS, THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON CASCADES, THE SISKIYOU MOUNTAINS, THE SOUTHERN OREGON CASCADES, THE KLAMATH BASIN, NORTHERN AND EASTERN KLAMATH COUNTY AND WESTERN LAKE COUNTY.
  • A WINTER STORM WATCH IS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON ABOVE 3,500 FT. FOR THE NORTHERN OREGON CASCADES AND THE CASCADES IN LANE COUNTY.

HEALTH ADVISORIES:

  • A PUBLIC HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR UNSAFE LEVELS OF FECAL BACTERIA IN OCEAN WATERS AT BEVERLY BEACH IN LINCOLN COUNTY. PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE WATER IN THIS AREA UNTIL THE ADVISORY IS LIFTED. UNSAFE LEVELS OF FECAL BACTERIA CAN CAUSE DIARRHEA, STOMACH CRAMPS, SKIN RASHES, UPPER RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND OTHER ILLNESSES. CHILDREN, THE ELDERLY, AND THOSE WITH A COMPROMISED IMMUNE SYSTEM SHOULD USE EXTRA CAUTION AS THEY ARE MORE VULNERABLE TO TO ILLNESSES FROM WATERBORNE BACTERIA. VISITORS SHOULD AVOID WADING IN NEARBY CREEKS, POLS OF WATER ON THE BEACH, OR IN DISCOLORED WATER, AND STAY CLEAR OF WATER RUNOFF FLOWING INTO THE OCEAN.
  • A RECREATIONAL USE HEALTH ADVISORY HAS BEEN EXPANDED FOR THE AREA FROM THE ROSS ISLAND LAGOON TO RIVERPLACE MARINA IN MULTNOMAH COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF A CYANOBACTERIA BLOOM. PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH SPEED WATER ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS OF THE LAKE AND SLOUGH WHERE BLOOMS ARE, AS THE MAJOR ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER, THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. THE OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THE AREA AND ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS CATCH AND RELEASE FISHING, CAMPING, HIKING, BILKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY. SPRAYS COULD LEAD TO THE RISK OF INHALING CYANOTOXINS. DRINKING WATER FROM THE LAKE IS ESPECIALLY DANGEROUS.
  • A RECREATIONAL USE HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR THE WILLAMETTE RIVER FROM ROSS ISLAND DOWNSTREAM (NORTH) TO THE AREA NEAR CATHEDRAL PARK IN PORTLAND, IN MULTNOMAH COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF A CYANOBACTERIA BLOOM. PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH SPEED WATER ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS OF THE LAKE AND SLOUGH WHERE BLOOMS ARE, AS THE MAJOR ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER, THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. THE OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THE AREA AND ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, CAMPING, HIKING, BILKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY. SPRAYS COULD LEAD TO THE RISK OF INHALING CYANOTOXINS.DO NOT DRINK THE WATER.
  • A RECREATIONAL USE HEALTH ADVISORY CONTINUES IN EFFECT FOR ARRONS LAKE, BUT HAS BEEN LIFTED FOR PETE’S SLOUGH AND STURGEON LAKE ON SAUVIE ISLAND DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF A CYANOBACTERIA BLOOM. PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH SPEED WATER ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS OF THE LAKE AND SLOUGH WHERE BLOOMS ARE, AS THE MAJOR ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER, THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. THE OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THE AREA AND ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, CAMPING, HIKING, BILKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY. SPRAYS COULD LEAD TO THE RISK OF INHALING CYANOTOXINS.
  • A RECREATIONAL USE HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR AGENCY LAKE AND EXTENDED THE ADVISORY FOR THE SOUTHERN PORTION OF UPPER KLAMATH LAKE, FROM HOWARD’S BAY SOUTH TO THE LINK RIVER DAM  IN KLAMATH COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF A CYANOBACTERIA BLOOM. PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH SPEED WATER ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS OF THE RESERVOIR WHERE BLOOMS ARE, AS THE MAJOR ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER, THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. THE OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT AND ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, CAMPING, HIKING, BILKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY. SPRAYS COULD LEAD TO THE RISK OF INHALING CYANOTOXINS.
  • 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:
  • Partly cloudy with patchy dense fog and frost tonight,
  • Patchy dense AM fog and frost, partly cloudy and a bit warmer Wednesday and in the evening, cloudy with rain likely (70%) and patchy fog late Wednesday night,
  • Patchy AM fog, mostly cloudy with rain Thursday (0.10 in. of rain possible) and at night (0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain, rain and breezy with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms Friday afternoon, evening rain with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms, then showers late Friday night.
  • lows 27-43 highs near 49.
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a slight (20%) chance of AM thunderstorms, rain a bit warmer Saturday rain Saturday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain Sunday and at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain Monday, rain likely (70%) Monday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) Tuesday.
  • highs 52-57 lows 46-48. (seasonal averages high 49 low 36)
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Your Local College Football Games Weather Forecast:
Friday December 1st “Pac-12 Championship Game” Oregon Ducks vs. Washington Huskies at Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas, NV-Game time 5:00 pm- Clear 53 Degrees, cooling as the game progresses. The weather is inconsequential for the game since the stadium has a roof.
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Home Wood Heating Advisory:
Eugene-Springfield: RED – Burning of wood in fireplaces and wood stoves is prohibited, unless it is your only source of heat.
Oakridge: YELLOW – Caution is advised. Use alternative heating options besides  wood burning to use them in place of wood stoves or fireplaces.
*Pellet stoves can be used anytime since they don’t produce the particulate smoke.
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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:
  • Becoming partly cloudy with patchy evening fog, areas of evening frost, areas of freezing fog late tonight,
  • Some AM clouds with patchy freezing fog, sunny and a bit warmer Wednesday afternoon, partly cloudy in the evening, cloudy with a (0%) chance of rain late Wednesday night,
  • Cloudy and a bit cooler with rain Thursday (0.10 in. of rain possible), evening rain, rain and snow late Thursday night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy rain and breezy and a bit cooler Friday, then rain and breezy Friday night.
  • lows 32-45 highs near 48.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain and breezy Saturday, rain Saturday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain Sunday, rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain, rain likely (70%) Monday afternoon, rain likely (70%) Monday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) Tuesday.
  • highs 50-56 lows 47-49. (seasonal averages high 50 low 39)

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

  • Mostly clear tonight,
  • Sunny and a bit cooler Wednesday, partly cloudy in the evening at the shore while mostly clear inland in the evening, cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Wednesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with coastal rain and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms while inland rain and a bit cooler Thursday afternoon (0.25 in. of rain possible), showers likely (70%) Thursday night (0.25 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy and windy with rain and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms and a bit warmer Friday, then rain and breezy Friday night.
  • lows 34-46 highs 59-57 warming back to 59 Friday.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain and breezy Saturday, rain late Saturday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit warmer Sunday, rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain Monday, rain likely (70%) Monday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy with rain likely Tuesday.
  • highs 59-63 lows 48-50. (seasonal averages high 54 low 42)
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Forecast for the Northern Oregon Cascades including the Cascades in Lane County:

  • Mostly clear tonight,
  • Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Wednesday, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of  evening rain and snow, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain with snow likely (70%) late Wednesday night (under 0.10 ion. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with snow and rain and a bit cooler Thursday, snow and rain  at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and windy with rain and snow and a bit cooler Friday (snow possibly heavy at times), then snow and rain Friday night (snow possibly heavy at times),
  • free air freezing level 7,000 ft. falling to 6,000 ft. late tonight, 6,000 ft. Wednesday, snow level 3,000 ft. Wednesday night, 3,500 ft. Thursday, 3,000 ft. Thursday night, 3,500 ft. Friday, then 4,000 ft. Friday night.
  • lows 25-29 highs 42-32.
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and snow Saturday (snow possibly heavy at times), evening rain and snow, rain Saturday night.
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain and a slight (20%) chance of snow, rain and a bit warmer Sunday, rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit warmer Monday, rain likely (70%) Monday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain likely (70%) Tuesday.
  • snow level 4,000 ft. Saturday, 5,000 ft. Saturday night, 7,000 ft. Sunday and Sunday night, 7,500 ft. Monday, then 8,000 ft. Monday night and Tuesday.
  • highs 32-40 lows 30-33

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For all of your Eugene-Springfield and Lane County News, Weather, and Sports go to: EugeneDailyNews.com

Here is my new weekly weather quiz question for the last time. What is “Offshore Flow?”

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Upper level High Pressure keeps the colder nights with us. The graphics for days 1-3  show a complex frontal system moving through central California. The graphics for days 3-7  Friday through Tuesday show an active weather pattern Friday through next Tuesday.
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Air Quality Index:
Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 105 in the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups category measuring Particulate Matter.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 83 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality is 99 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)
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ADVISORIES:
  • AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM WEDNESDAY BELOW 1,000 FT. FOR THE SOUTH WILLAMETTE VALLEY AND  COUNTY.
  • AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM THURSDAY FOR THE CASCADE FOOTHILLS IN LANE COUNTY.
  • AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM THURSDAY FOR THE EASTERN COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE OF OREGON, THE LOWER COLUMBIA BASIN OF OREGON, WALLOWA COUNTY, THE JOHN DAY BASIN, THE OCHOCO, THE JOHN DAY HIGHLANDS, THE FOOTHILLS OF THE SOUTHERN BLUE MOUNTAINS OF OREGON,  NORTH CENTRAL OREGON, AND CENTRAL OREGON.
  • AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM THURSDAY FOR CENTRAL DOUGLAS COUNTY, EASTERN CURRY COUNTY AND JOSEPHINE COUNTY, THE EASTERN DOUGLAS COUNTY FOOTHILLS, JACKSON COUNTY, THE SISKIYOU MOUNTAINS, THE SOUTHERN OREGON CASCADES, THE KLAMATH BASIN, NORTHERN AND EASTERN KLAMATH COUNTY, AND WESTERN, CENTRAL, AND EASTERN LAKE COUNTY.
  • AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM THURSDAY FOR THE FOOTHILLS OF THE NORTHERN BLUE MOUNTAINS OF OREGON.
  • AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MST THURSDAY FOR HARNEY COUNTY, BAKER COUNTY, MALHEUR COUNTY AND THE OREGON LOWER TREASURE VALLEY.
  • AN AIR QUALITY ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM THURSDAY FOR THE CENTRAL WILLAMETTE VALLEY AND THE SOUTH WILLAMETTE VALLEY.
  • AN AIR QUALITY ALERT IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM THURSDAY FOR JACKSON COUNTY, JOSEPHINE COUNTY, AND KLAMATH COUNTY.
  • AN AIR QUALITY ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM THURSDAY FOR DESCHUTES, JEFFERSON, AND WASCO COUNTIES.
  • A DENSE FOG ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM TODAY FOR CENTRAL DOUGLAS COUNTY.
  • A FREEZING FOG ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM TODAY FOR CENTRAL OREGON.
  • A FREEZING FOG ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM TODAY FOR THE FOOTHILLS OF THE NORTHERN BLUE MOUNTAINS OF OREGON.

HEALTH ADVISORIES:

  • A PUBLIC HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR UNSAFE LEVELS OF FECAL BACTERIA IN OCEAN WATERS AT BEVERLY BEACH IN LINCOLN COUNTY. PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE WATER IN THIS AREA UNTIL THE ADVISORY IS LIFTED. UNSAFE LEVELS OF FECAL BACTERIA CAN CAUSE DIARRHEA, STOMACH CRAMPS, SKIN RASHES, UPPER RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND OTHER ILLNESSES. CHILDREN, THE ELDERLY, AND THOSE WITH A COMPROMISED IMMUNE SYSTEM SHOULD USE EXTRA CAUTION AS THEY ARE MORE VULNERABLE TO TO ILLNESSES FROM WATERBORNE BACTERIA. VISITORS SHOULD AVOID WADING IN NEARBY CREEKS, POLS OF WATER ON THE BEACH, OR IN DISCOLORED WATER, AND STAY CLEAR OF WATER RUNOFF FLOWING INTO THE OCEAN.
  • A RECREATIONAL USE HEALTH ADVISORY HAS BEEN EXPANDED FOR THE AREA FROM THE ROSS ISLAND LAGOON TO RIVERPLACE MARINA IN MULTNOMAH COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF A CYANOBACTERIA BLOOM. PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH SPEED WATER ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS OF THE LAKE AND SLOUGH WHERE BLOOMS ARE, AS THE MAJOR ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER, THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. THE OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THE AREA AND ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS CATCH AND RELEASE FISHING, CAMPING, HIKING, BILKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY. SPRAYS COULD LEAD TO THE RISK OF INHALING CYANOTOXINS. DRINKING WATER FROM THE LAKE IS ESPECIALLY DANGEROUS.
  • A RECREATIONAL USE HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR THE WILLAMETTE RIVER FROM ROSS ISLAND DOWNSTREAM (NORTH) TO THE AREA NEAR CATHEDRAL PARK IN PORTLAND, IN MULTNOMAH COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF A CYANOBACTERIA BLOOM. PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH SPEED WATER ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS OF THE LAKE AND SLOUGH WHERE BLOOMS ARE, AS THE MAJOR ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER, THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. THE OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THE AREA AND ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, CAMPING, HIKING, BILKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY. SPRAYS COULD LEAD TO THE RISK OF INHALING CYANOTOXINS.DO NOT DRINK THE WATER.
  • A RECREATIONAL USE HEALTH ADVISORY CONTINUES IN EFFECT FOR ARRONS LAKE, BUT HAS BEEN LIFTED FOR PETE’S SLOUGH AND STURGEON LAKE ON SAUVIE ISLAND DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF A CYANOBACTERIA BLOOM. PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH SPEED WATER ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS OF THE LAKE AND SLOUGH WHERE BLOOMS ARE, AS THE MAJOR ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER, THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. THE OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THE AREA AND ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, CAMPING, HIKING, BILKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY. SPRAYS COULD LEAD TO THE RISK OF INHALING CYANOTOXINS.
  • A RECREATIONAL USE HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR AGENCY LAKE AND EXTENDED THE ADVISORY FOR THE SOUTHERN PORTION OF UPPER KLAMATH LAKE, FROM HOWARD’S BAY SOUTH TO THE LINK RIVER DAM  IN KLAMATH COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF A CYANOBACTERIA BLOOM. PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH SPEED WATER ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS OF THE RESERVOIR WHERE BLOOMS ARE, AS THE MAJOR ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER, THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. THE OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT AND ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, CAMPING, HIKING, BILKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY. SPRAYS COULD LEAD TO THE RISK OF INHALING CYANOTOXINS.
  • 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:
  • Some AM clouds with patchy frost and fog, sunny and a bit warmer this afternoon, patchy evening frost, partly cloudy late tonight,
  • Partly cloudy Wednesday, partly cloudy in the evening, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain late at night, patchy frost late,
  • Then mostly cloudy with rain Thursday and Thursday night.
  • highs near 47 lows 29-37.
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain, rain with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms Friday afternoon and evening, rain late Friday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit warmer Saturday and Sunday, rain both nights,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain Monday.
  • highs 48-56 lows 42-47. (seasonal averages high 50 low 36)
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Your Local College Football Games Weather Forecast:
Friday December 1st “Pac-12 Championship Game” Oregon Ducks vs. Washington Huskies at Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas, NV-Game time 5:00 pm- Partly cloudy 53 Degrees, cooling as the game progresses. The weather is inconsequential for the game since the stadium has a roof.
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Home Wood Heating Advisory:
Eugene-Springfield: RED – Burning of wood in fireplaces and wood stoves is prohibited, unless it is your only source of heat.
Oakridge: YELLOW – Caution is advised. Use alternative heating options besides  wood burning to use them in place of wood stoves or fireplaces.
*Pellet stoves can be used anytime since they don’t produce the particulate smoke.
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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:
  • Some AM clouds with widespread fog and frost, sunny and a bit warmer this afternoon, partly cloudy with areas of evening frost, mostly cloudy with areas of frost late tonight,
  • Mostly cloudy start, partly cloudy and a bit warmer Wednesday afternoon, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening rain, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain late at night,
  • Cloudy and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of rain Thursday afternoon, evening rain, then showers likely (70%) late Thursday night.
  • highs 47-52 cooling back to 47 Thursday lows 36-39.
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain and snow showers likely (70%), showers and a bit cooler Friday afternoon, rain Friday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with showers Saturday and in the evening, rain likely (70%) late at night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain Sunday and Monday, rain Sunday night.
  • highs 46-54 lows 42-49. (seasonal averages high 50 low 39)

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

  • Areas of AM frost, sunny and a bit warmer today, partly cloudy this evening, mostly cloudy late tonight,
  • Sunny and a bit cooler Wednesday, partly cloudy in the evening, mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of coastal rain while partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance  of inland evening rain and inland rain likely (70%) late at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit cooler Thursday and in the evening, then showers likely (70%) Thursday night.
  • highs 63-56 lows 36-39.
  • Mostly cloudy with showers Friday, rain Friday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with showers Saturday and in the evening, rain late at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and breezy and a bit warmer Sunday, rain and breezy Sunday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain and breezy Monday.
  • highs 56-63 lows 45-52. (seasonal averages high 54 low 42)
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Forecast for the Northern Oregon Cascades including the Cascades in Lane County:

  • Mostly sunny today, partly cloudy and a bit warmer tonight,
  • Partly cloudy and a bit cooler Wednesday, partly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of  rain and snow late at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM snow and rain, a bit cooler with snow and rain likely (70%) Thursday afternoon, snow and rain  Thursday night.
  • free air freezing level 8,000 ft. today, 7,000 ft. falling to 6,500 ft. late tonight, 6,500 ft. Wednesday, snow level 3,500 ft. Wednesday night and Thursday, then 3,000 ft. Thursday night.
  • highs near 43 lows near 25.
  • Mostly cloudy with snow and rain and a bit cooler Friday, snow and rain Friday night (snow possibly heavy at times),
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with snow and rain Saturday, rain and snow at night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain and snow Sunday and Monday, rain and snow Sunday night,
  • snow level 3,000 ft. Friday, 3,500 ft. Friday night, 4,000 ft. Saturday, 4,500 ft. Saturday night, 6,000 ft. Sunday, then 7,000 ft. Sunday night and Monday.
  • highs 34-32 warming to 35 Sunday lows 24-28.

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For all of your Eugene-Springfield and Lane County News, Weather, and Sports go to: EugeneDailyNews.com

Here is my new weekly weather quiz question for the last time. What is “Offshore Flow?”

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Upper level High Pressure keeps the colder nights with us. The graphics for days 1-3  show a complex frontal system moving through central California. The graphics for days 3-7  Thursday through Monday show an active weather pattern Thursday through next Monday.
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Air Quality Index:
Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 70 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 is 68 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)
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ADVISORIES:
  • AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM WEDNESDAY BELOW 1,000 FT. FOR THE SOUTH WILLAMETTE VALLEY AND  COUNTY.
  • AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM THURSDAY FOR THE CASCADE FOOTHILLS IN LANE COUNTY.
  • AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM THURSDAY FOR THE EASTERN COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE OF OREGON, THE LOWER COLUMBIA BASIN OF OREGON, WALLOWA COUNTY, THE JOHN DAY BASIN, THE OCHOCO, THE JOHN DAY HIGHLANDS, THE FOOTHILLS OF THE SOUTHERN BLUE MOUNTAINS OF OREGON,  NORTH CENTRAL OREGON, AND CENTRAL OREGON.
  • AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM THURSDAY FOR CENTRAL DOUGLAS COUNTY, EASTERN CURRY COUNTY AND JOSEPHINE COUNTY, THE EASTERN DOUGLAS COUNTY FOOTHILLS, JACKSON COUNTY, THE SISKIYOU MOUNTAINS, THE SOUTHERN OREGON CASCADES, THE KLAMATH BASIN, NORTHERN AND EASTERN KLAMATH COUNTY, AND WESTERN, CENTRAL, AND EASTERN LAKE COUNTY.
  • AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM THURSDAY FOR THE FOOTHILLS OF THE NORTHERN BLUE MOUNTAINS OF OREGON,
  • AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MST THURSDAY FOR HARNEY COUNTY, BAKER COUNTY, MALHEUR COUNTY AND THE OREGON LOWER TREASURE VALLEY.
  • AN AIR QUALITY ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM THURSDAY FOR THE CENTRAL WILLAMETTE VALLEY AND THE SOUTH WILLAMETTE VALLEY.
  • AN AIR QUALITY ALERT IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM THURSDAY FOR JACKSON COUNTY, JOSEPHINE COUNTY, AND KLAMATH COUNTY.
  • AN AIR QUALITY ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM THURSDAY FOR DESCHUTES, JEFFERSON, AND WASCO COUNTIES.

HEALTH ADVISORIES:

  • A PUBLIC HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR UNSAFE LEVELS OF FECAL BACTERIA IN OCEAN WATERS AT BEVERLY BEACH IN LINCOLN COUNTY. PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE WATER IN THIS AREA UNTIL THE ADVISORY IS LIFTED. UNSAFE LEVELS OF FECAL BACTERIA CAN CAUSE DIARRHEA, STOMACH CRAMPS, SKIN RASHES, UPPER RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND OTHER ILLNESSES. CHILDREN, THE ELDERLY, AND THOSE WITH A COMPROMISED IMMUNE SYSTEM SHOULD USE EXTRA CAUTION AS THEY ARE MORE VULNERABLE TO TO ILLNESSES FROM WATERBORNE BACTERIA. VISITORS SHOULD AVOID WADING IN NEARBY CREEKS, POLS OF WATER ON THE BEACH, OR IN DISCOLORED WATER, AND STAY CLEAR OF WATER RUNOFF FLOWING INTO THE OCEAN.
  • A RECREATIONAL USE HEALTH ADVISORY HAS BEEN EXPANDED FOR THE AREA FROM THE ROSS ISLAND LAGOON TO RIVERPLACE MARINA IN MULTNOMAH COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF A CYANOBACTERIA BLOOM. PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH SPEED WATER ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS OF THE LAKE AND SLOUGH WHERE BLOOMS ARE, AS THE MAJOR ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER, THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. THE OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THE AREA AND ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS CATCH AND RELEASE FISHING, CAMPING, HIKING, BILKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY. SPRAYS COULD LEAD TO THE RISK OF INHALING CYANOTOXINS. DRINKING WATER FROM THE LAKE IS ESPECIALLY DANGEROUS.
  • A RECREATIONAL USE HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR THE WILLAMETTE RIVER FROM ROSS ISLAND DOWNSTREAM (NORTH) TO THE AREA NEAR CATHEDRAL PARK IN PORTLAND, IN MULTNOMAH COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF A CYANOBACTERIA BLOOM. PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH SPEED WATER ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS OF THE LAKE AND SLOUGH WHERE BLOOMS ARE, AS THE MAJOR ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER, THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. THE OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THE AREA AND ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, CAMPING, HIKING, BILKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY. SPRAYS COULD LEAD TO THE RISK OF INHALING CYANOTOXINS.DO NOT DRINK THE WATER.
  • A RECREATIONAL USE HEALTH ADVISORY CONTINUES IN EFFECT FOR ARRONS LAKE, BUT HAS BEEN LIFTED FOR PETE’S SLOUGH AND STURGEON LAKE ON SAUVIE ISLAND DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF A CYANOBACTERIA BLOOM. PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH SPEED WATER ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS OF THE LAKE AND SLOUGH WHERE BLOOMS ARE, AS THE MAJOR ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER, THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. THE OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THE AREA AND ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, CAMPING, HIKING, BILKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY. SPRAYS COULD LEAD TO THE RISK OF INHALING CYANOTOXINS.
  • A RECREATIONAL USE HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR AGENCY LAKE AND EXTENDED THE ADVISORY FOR THE SOUTHERN PORTION OF UPPER KLAMATH LAKE, FROM HOWARD’S BAY SOUTH TO THE LINK RIVER DAM  IN KLAMATH COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF A CYANOBACTERIA BLOOM. PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH SPEED WATER ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS OF THE RESERVOIR WHERE BLOOMS ARE, AS THE MAJOR ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER, THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. THE OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT AND ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, CAMPING, HIKING, BILKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY. SPRAYS COULD LEAD TO THE RISK OF INHALING CYANOTOXINS.
  • 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:
  • Mostly clear with patchy frost tonight,
  • Some AM clouds with patchy frost and fog, sunny and a bit warmer Tuesday afternoon, patchy evening frost, partly cloudy late Tuesday night,
  • Partly cloudy Wednesday, partly cloudy in the evening, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain late at night, patchy frost late,
  • Then mostly cloudy with rain Thursday and Thursday night.
  • lows 27-37 highs near 47.
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain, rain with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms Friday afternoon and evening, rain late Friday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit warmer Saturday and Sunday, rain both nights,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain Monday.
  • highs 48-56 lows 42-47. (seasonal averages high 50 low 36)
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Your Local College Football Games Weather Forecast:
Friday December 1st “Pac-12 Championship Game” Oregon Ducks vs. Washington Huskies at Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas, NV-Game time 5:00 pm- Partly cloudy 53 Degrees, cooling as the game progresses. The weather is inconsequential for the game since the stadium has a roof.
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Home Wood Heating Advisory:
Eugene-Springfield: RED – Burning of wood in fireplaces and wood stoves is prohibited, unless it is your only source of heat.
Oakridge: YELLOW – Caution is advised. Use alternative heating options besides  wood burning to use them in place of wood stoves or fireplaces.
*Pellet stoves can be used anytime since they don’t produce the particulate smoke.
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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:
  • Mostly clear with patchy evening dense fog, partly cloudy with areas of evening frost, widespread dense frost late tonight,
  • Some AM clouds with widespread fog and frost, sunny and a bit warmer Tuesday afternoon, partly cloudy with areas of evening frost, mostly cloudy  with areas of frost late Tuesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy start, partly cloudy and a bit warmer Wednesday afternoon, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening rain, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain late at night,
  • Cloudy and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of rain Thursday afternoon, evening rain, then showers likely (70%) late Thursday night.
  • lows 32-39 highs 47-52 cooling back to 47 Thursday.
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain and snow showers likely (70%), showers and a bit cooler Friday afternoon, rain Friday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with showers Saturday and in the evening, rain likely (70%) late at night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain Sunday and Monday, rain Sunday night.
  • highs 46-54 lows 42-49. (seasonal averages high 50 low 39)

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

  • Mostly clear with patchy evening coastal fog, areas of frost late tonight,
  • Areas of AM frost, sunny and a bit warmer Tuesday, partly cloudy in the evening, mostly cloudy late Tuesday night,
  • Sunny and a bit cooler Wednesday, partly cloudy in the evening, mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of coastal rain while partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance  of inland evening rain and inland rain likely (70%) late at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit cooler Thursday and in the evening, then showers likely (70%) Thursday night.
  • lows 37-42 highs 63-56.
  • Mostly cloudy with showers Friday, rain Friday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with showers Saturday and in the evening, rain late at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and breezy and a bit warmer Sunday, rain and breezy Sunday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain and breezy Monday.
  • highs 56-63 lows 45-52. (seasonal averages high 54 low 42)
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Forecast for the Northern Oregon Cascades including the Cascades in Lane County:

  • Mostly clear tonight,
  • Mostly sunny Tuesday, partly cloudy and a bit warmer Tuesday night,
  • Partly cloudy and a bit cooler Wednesday, partly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of  rain and snow late at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM snow and rain, a bit cooler with snow and rain likely (70%) Thursday afternoon, snow and rain  Thursday night.
  • free air freezing level 10,000 ft. falling to 9,000 ft. late tonight, 8,000 ft. Tuesday, 7,000 ft. falling to 6,500 ft. late Tuesday night, 6,500 ft. Wednesday, snow level 3,500 ft. Wednesday night and Thursday, then 3,000 ft. Thursday night.
  • lows near 25 highs near 43.
  • Mostly cloudy with snow and rain and a bit cooler Friday, snow and rain Friday night (snow possibly heavy at times),
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with snow and rain Saturday, rain and snow at night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain and snow Sunday and Monday, rain and snow Sunday night,
  • snow level 3,000 ft. Friday, 3,500 ft. Friday night, 4,000 ft. Saturday, 4,500 ft. Saturday night, 6,000 ft. Sunday, then 7,000 ft. Sunday night and Monday.
  • highs 34-32 warming to 3 Sunday lows 24-28.

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For all of your Eugene-Springfield and Lane County News, Weather, and Sports go to: EugeneDailyNews.com

Here is my new weekly weather quiz question for the last time. What is “Offshore Flow?”

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Upper level High Pressure keeps the colder nights with us. The graphics for days 1-3  show a complex frontal system off the California coast Tuesday. The graphics for days 3-7  Thursday through Monday show an active weather pattern Thursday through next Monday.
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Air Quality Index:
Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 125 in the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups category measuring Particulate Matter.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 70 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality is 118 in the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups category measuring Particulate Matter.
Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)
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ADVISORIES:
  • AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM WEDNESDAY BELOW 1,000 FT. FOR THE SOUTH WILLAMETTE VALLEY  AND THE CASCADE FOOTHILLS IN LANE COUNTY.
  • AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM THURSDAY FOR CENTRAL DOUGLAS COUNTY, EASTERN CURRY COUNTY AND JOSEPHINE COUNTY, THE EASTERN DOUGLAS COUNTY FOOTHILLS, JACKSON COUNTY, THE SISKIYOU MOUNTAINS, THE SOUTHERN OREGON CASCADES, THE KLAMATH BASIN, NORTHERN AND EASTERN KLAMATH COUNTY, AND WESTERN, CENTRAL, AND EASTERN LAKE COUNTY.
  • AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MST THURSDAY FOR HARNEY COUNTY, BAKER COUNTY, MALHEUR COUNTY AND THE OREGON LOWER TREASURE VALLEY.

HEALTH ADVISORIES:

  • A PUBLIC HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR UNSAFE LEVELS OF FECAL BACTERIA IN OCEAN WATERS AT BEVERLY BEACH IN LINCOLN COUNTY. PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE WATER IN THIS AREA UNTIL THE ADVISORY IS LIFTED. UNSAFE LEVELS OF FECAL BACTERIA CAN CAUSE DIARRHEA, STOMACH CRAMPS, SKIN RASHES, UPPER RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND OTHER ILLNESSES. CHILDREN, THE ELDERLY, AND THOSE WITH A COMPROMISED IMMUNE SYSTEM SHOULD USE EXTRA CAUTION AS THEY ARE MORE VULNERABLE TO TO ILLNESSES FROM WATERBORNE BACTERIA. VISITORS SHOULD AVOID WADING IN NEARBY CREEKS, POLS OF WATER ON THE BEACH, OR IN DISCOLORED WATER, AND STAY CLEAR OF WATER RUNOFF FLOWING INTO THE OCEAN.
  • A RECREATIONAL USE HEALTH ADVISORY HAS BEEN EXPANDED FOR THE AREA FROM THE ROSS ISLAND LAGOON TO RIVERPLACE MARINA IN MULTNOMAH COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF A CYANOBACTERIA BLOOM. PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH SPEED WATER ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS OF THE LAKE AND SLOUGH WHERE BLOOMS ARE, AS THE MAJOR ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER, THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. THE OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THE AREA AND ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS CATCH AND RELEASE FISHING, CAMPING, HIKING, BILKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY. SPRAYS COULD LEAD TO THE RISK OF INHALING CYANOTOXINS. DRINKING WATER FROM THE LAKE IS ESPECIALLY DANGEROUS.
  • A RECREATIONAL USE HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR THE WILLAMETTE RIVER FROM ROSS ISLAND DOWNSTREAM (NORTH) TO THE AREA NEAR CATHEDRAL PARK IN PORTLAND, IN MULTNOMAH COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF A CYANOBACTERIA BLOOM. PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH SPEED WATER ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS OF THE LAKE AND SLOUGH WHERE BLOOMS ARE, AS THE MAJOR ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER, THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. THE OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THE AREA AND ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, CAMPING, HIKING, BILKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY. SPRAYS COULD LEAD TO THE RISK OF INHALING CYANOTOXINS.DO NOT DRINK THE WATER.
  • A RECREATIONAL USE HEALTH ADVISORY CONTINUES IN EFFECT FOR ARRONS LAKE, BUT HAS BEEN LIFTED FOR PETE’S SLOUGH AND STURGEON LAKE ON SAUVIE ISLAND DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF A CYANOBACTERIA BLOOM. PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH SPEED WATER ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS OF THE LAKE AND SLOUGH WHERE BLOOMS ARE, AS THE MAJOR ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER, THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. THE OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THE AREA AND ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, CAMPING, HIKING, BILKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY. SPRAYS COULD LEAD TO THE RISK OF INHALING CYANOTOXINS.
  • A RECREATIONAL USE HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR AGENCY LAKE AND EXTENDED THE ADVISORY FOR THE SOUTHERN PORTION OF UPPER KLAMATH LAKE, FROM HOWARD’S BAY SOUTH TO THE LINK RIVER DAM  IN KLAMATH COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF A CYANOBACTERIA BLOOM. PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH SPEED WATER ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS OF THE RESERVOIR WHERE BLOOMS ARE, AS THE MAJOR ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER, THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. THE OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT AND ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, CAMPING, HIKING, BILKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY. SPRAYS COULD LEAD TO THE RISK OF INHALING CYANOTOXINS.
  • 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:
  • A mix of clouds and sun with areas of AM frost, fog and freezing fog, sunny this afternoon, partly cloudy tonight,
  • AM clouds and sun, sunny Tuesday afternoon, patchy evening frost, partly cloudy at night,
  • AM clouds and sun, sunny and a bit warmer Wednesday afternoon, partly cloudy in the evening, then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Wednesday night, patchy frost late.
  • highs 47-49 lows 27-33.
  • Cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and a bit cooler Thursday, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Thursday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) and a bit warmer Friday, rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain Saturday, rain likely (70%) Saturday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain Sunday.
  • highs 48-53 lows 36-43. (seasonal averages high 50 low 36)
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Your Local College Football Games Weather Forecast:
Friday December 1st “Pac-12 Championship Game” Oregon Ducks vs. Washington Huskies at Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas, NV-Game time 5:00 pm- Partly cloudy 53 Degrees. The weather is inconsequential for the game since the stadium has a roof.
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Home Wood Heating Advisory:
Eugene-Springfield: YELLOW – Caution is advised. Use alternative heating options besides wood burning to use them in place of woodstoves or fireplaces.
Oakridge: YELLOW – Caution is advised. Use alternative heating options besides  wood burning to use them in place of woodstoves or fireplaces.
*Pellet stoves can be used anytime since they don’t produce the particulate smoke.
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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:
  • AM clouds with widespread frost, sunny and a bit warmer this afternoon, mostly cloudy with areas of evening frost, widespread frost late tonight,
  • Some AM clouds, sunny Tuesday afternoon, just partly cloudy at night,
  • Some AM clouds, sunny Wednesday afternoon, mostly clear in the evening, then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Wednesday night.
  • highs near 52 lows 33-35.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of rain Thursday, rain likely (70%) Thursday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a rain likely (70%) Friday, rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain Saturday, rain likely (70%) Saturday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain likely (70%) Sunday.
  • highs 47-50 lows 39-43. (seasonal averages high 50 low 39)

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

  • Areas of AM frost, sunny and a bit warmer this afternoon, mostly clear tonight,
  • Partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of coastal showers Tuesday afternoon, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening showers, a slight (20%) chance of rain late at night,
  • Sunny and a bit cooler Wednesday, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening rain, then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain late Wednesday night.
  • highs 62-59 lows 36-39.
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain likely (70%),  a bit cooler with rain likely (70%) Thursday afternoon, rain likely (70%) Thursday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain likely (70%), rain and a bit warmer Friday afternoon, rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain Saturday, rain likely (70%) Saturday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain likely (70%), then rain and a bit warmer Sunday afternoon.
  • highs 56-60 lows 42-46. (seasonal averages high 55 low 42)
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Forecast for the Northern Oregon Cascades including the Cascades in Lane County:

  • Mostly sunny and a bit cooler today, mostly clear tonight,
  • Mostly sunny Tuesday, partly cloudy at night,
  • Some AM clouds, sunny Wednesday, partly cloudy with a (40%) chance of  rain and snow Wednesday night.
  • free air freezing level 10,000 ft. rising to 11,000 ft. this afternoon, 10,000 ft. falling to 9,000 ft. late tonight, 9,000 ft. Tuesday, 8,000 ft. falling to 7,500 ft. late Tuesday night, 7,000 ft. Wednesday, then snow level 3,500 ft. Wednesday night.
  • highs near 43 lows near 25.
  • Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of AM rain and snow, cooler with a good (50%) chance of snow and rain Thursday afternoon, evening snow and rain likely (70%), a good (50%) chance of rain and snow late Thursday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain and snow, a bit cooler with snow and rain likely (70%) Friday afternoon, snow and rain at night (snow possibly heavy at times),
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with snow and rain Saturday (snow possibly heavy at times), evening snow and rain (snow possibly heavy at times), a good (50%) chance of snow and rain Saturday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain and snow Sunday.
  • snow level 3,500 ft. Thursday, 3,000 ft. Thursday night and Friday, 3,500 ft. Friday night, 4,000 ft. Saturday and Saturday night, then 5,000 ft. Sunday.
  • highs 34-32 warming to 3 Sunday lows 24-28.

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For all of your Eugene-Springfield and Lane County News, Weather, and Sports go to: EugeneDailyNews.com

Here is my weekly weather quiz question for the last time. What is “OEODM?” Here is the correct answer. OEODM is The Office of Equal Opportunity and Diversity Management. Provides a duel role. Advises and assists the Assistant Administrator in carrying out the National Weather Service’s (NWS) responsibilities relative to Civil Rights laws, Executive Orders, regulatory guidelines, and other nondiscrimination laws within the Federal Government. Advises and assists the Assistant Administrator in carrying out the NWS policy of diversity management by fostering an inclusive workforce, building an environment that respects the individual and offering opportunities for all employees to develop to their full potential. Cultural Diversity is the mixture of differences and similarities each employee brings to the workplace to accomplish the goals of the NWS.

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Upper level High Pressure keeps the colder nights with us. The graphics for days 1-3  show a complex frontal system off the California coast Tuesday. The graphics for days 3-7  Wednesday through Sunday show an active weather pattern Wednesday through next Sunday.
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Air Quality Index:
Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 72 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 32 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality is 71 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)
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ADVISORIES:
  • AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM THURSDAY FOR CENTRAL DOUGLAS COUNTY, EASTERN CURRY COUNTY AND JOSEPHINE COUNTY, THE EASTERN DOUGLAS COUNTY FOOTHILLS, JACKSON COUNTY, THE SISKIYOU MOUNTAINS, THE SOUTHERN OREGON CASCADES, THE KLAMATH BASIN, NORTHERN AND EASTERN KLAMATH COUNTY, AND WESTERN, CENTRAL, AND EASTERN LAKE COUNTY.
  • AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT 9 PM MST TONIGHT UNTIL NOON MST THURSDAY FOR HARNEY COUNTY, BAKER COUNTY, MALHEUR COUNTY AND THE OREGON LOWER TREASURE VALLEY.

HEALTH ADVISORIES:

  • A PUBLIC HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR UNSAFE LEVELS OF FECAL BACTERIA IN OCEAN WATERS AT BEVERLY BEACH IN LINCOLN COUNTY. PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE WATER IN THIS AREA UNTIL THE ADVISORY IS LIFTED. UNSAFE LEVELS OF FECAL BACTERIA CAN CAUSE DIARRHEA, STOMACH CRAMPS, SKIN RASHES, UPPER RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND OTHER ILLNESSES. CHILDREN, THE ELDERLY, AND THOSE WITH A COMPROMISED IMMUNE SYSTEM SHOULD USE EXTRA CAUTION AS THEY ARE MORE VULNERABLE TO TO ILLNESSES FROM WATERBORNE BACTERIA. VISITORS SHOULD AVOID WADING IN NEARBY CREEKS, POLS OF WATER ON THE BEACH, OR IN DISCOLORED WATER, AND STAY CLEAR OF WATER RUNOFF FLOWING INTO THE OCEAN.
  • A RECREATIONAL USE HEALTH ADVISORY HAS BEEN EXPANDED FOR THE AREA FROM THE ROSS ISLAND LAGOON TO RIVERPLACE MARINA IN MULTNOMAH COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF A CYANOBACTERIA BLOOM. PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH SPEED WATER ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS OF THE LAKE AND SLOUGH WHERE BLOOMS ARE, AS THE MAJOR ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER, THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. THE OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THE AREA AND ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS CATCH AND RELEASE FISHING, CAMPING, HIKING, BILKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY. SPRAYS COULD LEAD TO THE RISK OF INHALING CYANOTOXINS. DRINKING WATER FROM THE LAKE IS ESPECIALLY DANGEROUS.
  • A RECREATIONAL USE HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR THE WILLAMETTE RIVER FROM ROSS ISLAND DOWNSTREAM (NORTH) TO THE AREA NEAR CATHEDRAL PARK IN PORTLAND, IN MULTNOMAH COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF A CYANOBACTERIA BLOOM. PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH SPEED WATER ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS OF THE LAKE AND SLOUGH WHERE BLOOMS ARE, AS THE MAJOR ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER, THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. THE OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THE AREA AND ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, CAMPING, HIKING, BILKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY. SPRAYS COULD LEAD TO THE RISK OF INHALING CYANOTOXINS.DO NOT DRINK THE WATER.
  • A RECREATIONAL USE HEALTH ADVISORY CONTINUES IN EFFECT FOR ARRONS LAKE, BUT HAS BEEN LIFTED FOR PETE’S SLOUGH AND STURGEON LAKE ON SAUVIE ISLAND DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF A CYANOBACTERIA BLOOM. PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH SPEED WATER ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS OF THE LAKE AND SLOUGH WHERE BLOOMS ARE, AS THE MAJOR ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER, THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. THE OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THE AREA AND ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, CAMPING, HIKING, BILKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY. SPRAYS COULD LEAD TO THE RISK OF INHALING CYANOTOXINS.
  • A RECREATIONAL USE HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR AGENCY LAKE AND EXTENDED THE ADVISORY FOR THE SOUTHERN PORTION OF UPPER KLAMATH LAKE, FROM HOWARD’S BAY SOUTH TO THE LINK RIVER DAM  IN KLAMATH COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF A CYANOBACTERIA BLOOM. PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH SPEED WATER ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS OF THE RESERVOIR WHERE BLOOMS ARE, AS THE MAJOR ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER, THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. THE OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT AND ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, CAMPING, HIKING, BILKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY. SPRAYS COULD LEAD TO THE RISK OF INHALING CYANOTOXINS.
  • 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:
  • Partly cloudy with patchy frost tonight,
  • A mix of clouds and sun with patchy AM frost, sunny Monday afternoon, partly cloudy Monday night,
  • AM clouds and sun, sunny Tuesday afternoon, patchy evening frost, partly cloudy at night,
  • AM clouds and sun, sunny and a bit warmer Wednesday afternoon, partly cloudy in the evening, then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Wednesday night, patchy frost late.
  • lows 26-33 highs 47-49.
  • Cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and a bit cooler Thursday, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Thursday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) and a bit warmer Friday, rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain Saturday, rain likely (70%) Saturday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain Sunday.
  • highs 48-53 lows 36-43. (seasonal averages high 50 low 36)
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Your Local College Football Games Weather Forecast:
Friday December 1st “Pac-12 Championship Game” Oregon Ducks vs. Washington Huskies at Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas, NV-Game time 5:00 pm- Partly cloudy 53 Degrees. The weather is inconsequential for the game since the stadium has a roof.
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Home Wood Heating Advisory:
Eugene-Springfield: YELLOW – Caution is advised. Use alternative heating options besides  wood burning to use them in place of woodstoves or fireplaces.
Oakridge: YELLOW – Caution is advised. Use alternative heating options besides  wood burning to use them in place of woodstoves or fireplaces.
*Pellet stoves can be used anytime since they don’t produce the particulate smoke.
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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:
  • Clear with areas of evening frost, widespread frost late tonight,
  • AM clouds with widespread frost, sunny and a bit cooler Monday afternoon, mostly cloudy with areas of evening frost, widespread frost late Monday night,
  • Some AM clouds, sunny Tuesday afternoon, just partly cloudy at night,
  • Some AM clouds, sunny Wednesday afternoon, mostly clear in the evening, then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Wednesday night.
  • lows 40-42 highs 60-57.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of rain Thursday, rain likely (70%) Thursday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a rain likely (70%) Friday, rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain Saturday, rain likely (70%) Saturday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) Sunday.
  • highs 53-56 lows 42-45. (seasonal averages high 50 low 39)

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

  • Clear with areas of frost late tonight,
  • Areas of AM frost, sunny and a bit warmer Monday afternoon, mostly clear Monday night,
  • Partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of coastal showers Tuesday afternoon, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening showers, a slight (20%) chance of rain late at night,
  • Sunny and a bit cooler Wednesday, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening rain, then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain late Wednesday night.
  • lows 35-39 highs 62-59.
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain likely (70%),  a bit cooler with rain likely (70%) Thursday afternoon, rain likely (70%) Thursday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain likely (70%), rain and a bit warmer Friday afternoon, rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain Saturday, rain likely (70%) Saturday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain likely (70%), then rain and a bit warmer Sunday afternoon.
  • highs 56-60 lows 42-46. (seasonal averages high 55 low 42)
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Forecast for the Northern Oregon Cascades including the Cascades in Lane County:

  • Mostly clear tonight,
  • Mostly sunny and a bit cooler Monday, mostly clear Monday night,
  • Mostly sunny Tuesday, partly cloudy at night,
  • Some AM clouds, sunny Wednesday, partly cloudy with a (40%) chance of  rain and snow Wednesday night.
  • free air freezing level 10,000 ft. tonight, 10,000 ft. rising to 11,000 ft. Monday afternoon, 10,000 ft. falling to 9,000 ft. late Monday night, 9,000 ft. Tuesday, 8,000 ft. falling to 7,500 ft. late Tuesday night, 7,000 ft. Wednesday, then snow level 3,500 ft. Wednesday night.
  • lows 23-25 highs near 43.
  • Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of AM rain and snow, cooler with a good (50%) chance of snow and rain Thursday afternoon, evening snow and rain likely (70%), a good (50%) chance of rain and snow late Thursday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain and snow, a bit cooler with snow and rain likely (70%) Friday afternoon, snow and rain at night (snow possibly heavy at times),
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with snow and rain Saturday (snow possibly heavy at times), evening snow and rain (snow possibly heavy at times), a good (50%) chance of snow and rain Saturday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain and snow Sunday.
  • snow level 3,500 ft. Thursday, 3,000 ft. Thursday night and Friday, 3,500 ft. Friday night, 4,000 ft. Saturday and Saturday night, then 5,000 ft. Sunday.
  • highs 34-32 warming to 3 Sunday lows 24-28.

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