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25.
11.26.23 Patch AM fog and frost, then sunny and a bit warmer this afternoon for your Sunday.
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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 no frontal activity. The graphics for days 3-7  Wednesday through Sunday show frontal activity Thursday through next Sunday.
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Air Quality Index:
Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 96 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 103 in the Unhealthy for category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality is 84 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)
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ADVISORIES:
  • A FROST ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM UNTIL 10 AM TODAY FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST.
  • A BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IS IN EFFECT FOR DANGEROUS SNEAKER WAVES THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON FOR THE NORTHERN OREGON COAST AND THE CENTRAL  OREGON COAST.
  • A BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IS IN EFFECT FOR DANGEROUS SNEAKER WAVES THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST AND THE CURRY COUNTY COAST.
  • 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.

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 AM fog and frost, sunny and a bit warmer this afternoon, partly cloudy with patchy fog and frost tonight,
  • AM clouds and sun with patchy fog, sunny and a bit cooler Monday afternoon, partly cloudy at night,
  • Partly cloudy Tuesday and Tuesday night.
  • highs 48-46 lows 27-30.
  • Partly cloudy and a bit warmer Wednesday and in the evening, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Thursday and Thursday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain, a bit warmer with a rain likely (70%) Friday, rain likely (70%) Friday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain likely (70%) Saturday.
  • highs 47-50 lows 33-37. (seasonal averages high 50 low 36)
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Your Local College Football Games Weather Forecast:
Friday November 24th “The Rivalry Game” (Formally known as “The Civil War Game”) Oregon Ducks vs. Oregon State Beavers at Autzen Stadium-Game time 5:30 pm –Ducks easily beat the Beavers 31-7.
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Home Wood Heating Advisory:
Eugene-Springfield: GREEN -Using fireplaces and wood stoves is allowed.
Oakridge: GREEN -Using fireplaces and wood stoves is allowed.
*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:
  • Widespread AM frost, sunny and a bit warmer this afternoon, mostly cloudy with areas of evening frost, widespread frost late tonight,
  • Sunny and a bit cooler Monday, mostly clear at night,
  • Partly cloudy Tuesday afternoon and Tuesday night.
  • highs 52-50 lows 32-35.
  • Mostly cloudy Wednesday, partly cloudy in the evening, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Wednesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) of AM rain and snow, a bit cooler with a (40%) chance of rain Thursday afternoon, a good (50%) chance of showers at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a rain likely (70%) Friday, showers likely (70%) Friday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with showers likely (70%) Saturday.
  • highs 50-46 warming to 49 Saturday lows 36-40. (seasonal averages high 51 low 39)

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

  • Areas of AM and late night frost, sunny and a bit warmer today, clear tonight,
  • Sunny and a bit cooler Monday, mostly clear at night,
  • Partly cloudy and a bit warmer Tuesday, partly cloudy Tuesday night.
  • highs 62-60 warming back to 62 Tuesday lows near 36.
  • Some AM clouds, sunny and a bit cooler Wednesday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Wednesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of rain Thursday, rain likely (70%) at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a rain likely (70%) Friday, showers likely (70%) Friday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with showers likely (70%) Saturday.
  • highs near 59-56 warming to 58 Saturday lows 40-43. (seasonal averages high 55 low 42)
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Forecast for the Northern Oregon Cascades including the Cascades in Lane County:

  • Sunny and a bit warmer today, mostly clear tonight,
  • Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Monday, mostly clear at night,
  • Partly cloudy and a bit cooler Tuesday, then partly cloudy Tuesday night.
  • free air freezing level 9,000 ft. rising to 10,000 ft. this afternoon, 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, then 8,000 ft. Tuesday night.
  • highs 42-45 cooling to 44 Tuesday night lows 23-26.
  • Partly cloudy and a bit cooler Wednesday, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening rain and snow, a (0%) chance of  snow and a slight (20%) chance of rain late Wednesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of snow and rain Thursday, a good (50%) chance of rain and snow at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain and snow, a bit cooler with snow and rain likely (70%) Friday afternoon, rain and snow likely (70%) Friday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with snow and rain likely (70%) Saturday.
  • free air freezing level 7,500 ft. Wednesday, snow level 3,500 ft. Wednesday night through Saturday.
  • highs 42-33 warming back to 35 Saturday lows near 24.

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

Nov
25.
11.25.23 Clear with patchy evening frost, then widespread frost late tonight.
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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 are with us. The graphics for days 1-3  show no frontal activity. The graphics for days 3-7  Tuesday through Saturday show frontal activity Wednesday through next Saturday.
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Air Quality Index:
Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 39 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 15 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality is 25 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)
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ADVISORIES:
  • A FROST ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM UNTIL 10 AM SUNDAY FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST.
  • A BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IS IN EFFECT FOR DANGEROUS SNEAKER WAVES THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON FOR THE NORTHERN OREGON COAST AND THE CENTRAL  OREGON COAST.
  • A BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IS IN EFFECT FOR DANGEROUS SNEAKER WAVES UNTIL 10 PM TONIGHT 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 clear with patchy frost tonight and patchy fog late,
  • Patchy AM fog and frost, sunny and a bit warmer Sunday afternoon, partly cloudy with patchy fog and frost Sunday night,
  • AM clouds and sun with patchy fog, sunny and a bit cooler Monday afternoon, partly cloudy at night,
  • Partly cloudy Tuesday and Tuesday night.
  • lows 25-30 highs 48-46.
  • Partly cloudy and a bit warmer Wednesday and in the evening, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Thursday and Thursday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain, a bit warmer with a rain likely (70%) Friday, rain likely (70%) Friday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain likely (70%) Saturday.
  • highs 47-50 lows 33-37. (seasonal averages high 51 low 37)
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Your Local College Football Games Weather Forecast:
Friday November 24th “The Rivalry Game” (Formally known as “The Civil War Game”) Oregon Ducks vs. Oregon State Beavers at Autzen Stadium-Game time 5:30 pm –Ducks easily beat the Beavers 31-7.
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Home Wood Heating Advisory:
Eugene-Springfield: GREEN -Using fireplaces and wood stoves is allowed.
Oakridge: GREEN -Using fireplaces and wood stoves is allowed.
*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,
  • Widespread AM frost, sunny and a bit warmer Sunday afternoon, mostly cloudy with areas of evening frost, widespread frost late Sunday night,
  • Sunny and a bit cooler Monday, mostly clear at night,
  • Partly cloudy Tuesday afternoon and Tuesday night.
  • lows 32-35 highs 52-50.
  • Mostly cloudy Wednesday, partly cloudy in the evening, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Wednesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) of AM rain and snow, a bit cooler with a (40%) chance of rain Thursday afternoon, a good (50%) chance of showers at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a rain likely (70%) Friday, showers likely (70%) Friday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with showers likely (70%) Saturday.
  • highs 50-46 warming to 49 Saturday lows 36-40. (seasonal averages high 52 low 39)

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

  • Clear with areas of late evening and late night frost tonight,
  • Areas of AM and late night frost, sunny and a bit warmer Sunday, clear Sunday night,
  • Sunny and a bit cooler Monday, mostly clear at night,
  • Partly cloudy and a bit warmer Tuesday, partly cloudy Tuesday night.
  • lows near 36 highs 62-60 warming back to 62 Tuesday.
  • Some AM clouds, sunny and a bit cooler Wednesday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Wednesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of rain Thursday, rain likely (70%) at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a rain likely (70%) Friday, showers likely (70%) Friday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with showers likely (70%) Saturday.
  • highs near 59-56 warming to 58 Saturday lows 40-43. (seasonal averages high 55 low 42)
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Forecast for the Northern Oregon Cascades including the Cascades in Lane County:

  • Clear tonight,
  • Sunny and a bit warmer Sunday, mostly clear Sunday night,
  • Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Monday, mostly clear at night,
  • Partly cloudy and a bit cooler Tuesday, then partly cloudy Tuesday night.
  • free air freezing level 9,000 ft. falling to 8,000 ft. late tonight, 9,000 ft. rising to 10,000 ft. Sunday afternoon, 10,000 ft. Sunday night, 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, then 8,000 ft. Tuesday night.
  • lows 22-26 highs 42-45 cooling to 44 Tuesday night.
  • Partly cloudy and a bit cooler Wednesday, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening rain and snow, a (0%) chance of  snow and a slight (20%) chance of rain late Wednesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of snow and rain Thursday, a good (50%) chance of rain and snow at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain and snow, a bit cooler with snow and rain likely (70%) Friday afternoon, rain and snow likely (70%) Friday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with snow and rain likely (70%) Saturday.
  • free air freezing level 7,500 ft. Wednesday, snow level 3,500 ft. Wednesday night through Saturday.
  • highs 42-33 warming back to 35 Saturday lows near 24.

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

Nov
24.
11.25.23 Patchy AM/late night frost, Sunny & a bit cooler today for your Saturday.
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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 are with us. The graphics for days 1-3  show no frontal activity. The graphics for days 3-7  Tuesday through Saturday show frontal activity Wednesday through next Friday.
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Air Quality Index:
Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 68 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 75 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality is 70 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)
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ADVISORIES:
  • A FROST ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM UNTIL 10 AM SUNDAY FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST.
  • A BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IS IN EFFECT FOR DANGEROUS SNEAKER WAVES THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON FOR THE NORTHERN OREGON COAST AND THE CENTRAL  OREGON COAST.
  • A BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IS IN EFFECT FOR DANGEROUS SNEAKER WAVES UNTIL 10 PM TONIGHT 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:
  • Some AM clouds with patchy frost, mostly sunny and a bit cooler this afternoon, mostly clear with patchy frost tonight,
  • Some AM clouds with patchy frost, sunny and a bit warmer Sunday afternoon, patchy evening frost, mostly clear late at night,
  • AM clouds and sun, sunny Monday afternoon, then partly cloudy Monday night.
  • highs 46-48  lows 27-29.
  • Partly cloudy Tuesday and in the evening, mostly cloudy late Tuesday night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun with a slight (20%) chance of rain Wednesday, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening rain, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain late at night with a slight (20%) chance of snow late,
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM snow, a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of rain Thursday afternoon, a (40%) chance of rain Thursday night with a (30%) chance of snow late at night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of rain Friday.
  • highs 48-46 warming back to 48 Friday lows 29-34. (seasonal averages high 51 low 37)
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Your Local College Football Games Weather Forecast:
Yesterday Friday November 24th “The Rivalry Game” (Formally known as “The Civil War Game”) Oregon Ducks vs. Oregon State Beavers at Autzen Stadium-Game time 5:30 pm –Ducks easily beat the Beavers 31-7.
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Home Wood Heating Advisory: Eugene-Springfield: GREEN -Using fireplaces and wood stoves is allowed. Oakridge: GREEN -Using fireplaces and wood stoves is allowed. *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:
  • Widespread AM frost, sunny and a bit cooler this afternoon, clear with widespread frost tonight,
  • Some AM clouds, sunny and a bit warmer Sunday afternoon, clear at night,
  • Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Monday, then mostly clear Monday night.
  • highs 47-52 lows 30-33.
  • Partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Tuesday afternoon, a slight (20%) chance of rain Tuesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of rain Wednesday and in the evening, a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow late at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) of AM rain and snow, a bit cooler with a (30%) chance of rain Thursday afternoon, a (40%) chance of rain and snow Thursday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain and snow Friday.
  • highs 52-47 lows 37-35 warming back to 37 Friday. (seasonal averages high 52 low 39)

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

  • Areas of  AM coastal frost while inland widespread frost, sunny and a bit warmer this afternoon, clear with areas of frost tonight,
  • Sunny and a bit warmer Sunday, clear at night,
  • Mostly sunny Monday, then mostly clear Monday night.
  • highs 58-62 lows 34-37.
  • Partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Tuesday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Tuesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of rain Wednesday, a (30%) chance of rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a (40%) chance of rain Thursday, a good (50%) chance of rain Thursday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Friday.
  • highs near 62-56 lows near 39. (seasonal averages high 55 low 42)
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Forecast for the Northern Oregon Cascades including the Cascades in Lane County:

  • Sunny and a bit cooler today, clear tonight,
  • Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Sunday, mostly clear at night,
  • Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Monday, then mostly clear Monday night.
  • free air freezing level 5,500 ft. rising to 9,000 ft. this afternoon, 8,000 ft. tonight, 8,000 ft. rising to 10,000 ft. Sunday afternoon, 10,000 ft. falling to 9,000 ft. late Sunday night, 11,000 ft. Monday, then 10,000 ft. Monday night.
  • highs 36-45 lows 22-24.
  • AM sun, partly cloudy and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of rain Tuesday afternoon, a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow Tuesday night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow and a bit cooler Wednesday, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening rain and snow, a (30%) chance  of rain and snow late at night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of snow and rain Thursday, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of snow and rain Thursday night,
  • Then a mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of snow and rain Friday.
  • snow level 4,000 ft. Tuesday through Wednesday, 3,500 ft. Wednesday night, then 3,000 ft. Thursday through Friday.
  • highs 44-35 lows 26-24.

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Nov
24.
11.24.23 Mostly clear and COLD with patchy late night and early AM frost, mostly sunny Saturday.
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Here is my weekly weather quiz question. What is “OEODM?”

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Upper level High Pressure keeps the colder are with us. The graphics for days 1-3  show no frontal activity. The graphics for days 3-7  Monday through Friday show frontal activity Wednesday and next Friday.

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Air Quality Index:
Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 26 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 16 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality is 27 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)
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ADVISORIES:
  • A FREEZE WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM UNTIL 9 AM SATURDAY FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST.
  • A FROST ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM UNTIL 9 AM SATURDAY FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST.
  • A BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IS IN EFFECT FOR DANGEROUS SNEAKER WAVES UNTIL SUNDAY AFTERNOON FOR THE NORTHERN OREGON COAST AND THE CENTRAL  OREGON COAST.
  • A BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IS IN EFFECT FOR DANGEROUS SNEAKER WAVES  FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING 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 clear with patchy frost tonight,
  • Some AM clouds with patchy frost, mostly sunny and a bit cooler Saturday afternoon, mostly clear with patchy frost Saturday night,
  • Some AM clouds with patchy frost, sunny and a bit warmer Sunday afternoon, patchy evening frost, mostly clear late at night,
  • AM clouds and sun, sunny Monday afternoon, then partly cloudy Monday night.
  • lows 27-29 highs 46-48.
  • Partly cloudy Tuesday and in the evening, mostly cloudy late Tuesday night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun with a slight (20%) chance of rain Wednesday, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening rain, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain late at night with a slight (20%) chance of snow late,
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM snow, a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of rain Thursday afternoon, a (40%) chance of rain Thursday night with a (30%) chance of snow late at night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of rain Friday.
  • highs 48-46 warming back to 48 Friday lows 29-34. (seasonal averages high 51 low 37)

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Your Local College Football Games Weather Forecast:

Today Friday November 24th “The Rivalry Game” (Formally known as “The Civil War Game”)

Oregon Ducks vs. Oregon State Beavers at Autzen Stadium-Game time 5:30 pm -Weather forecast – 45 degrees,  Clear, cooling to the 30s as the game progresses. Dress appropriately for the colder temperatures.

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Home Wood Heating Advisory:

Eugene-Springfield:

GREEN -Using fireplaces and wood stoves is allowed.

Oakridge:

GREEN -Using fireplaces and wood stoves is allowed.

*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 and with patchy freezing fog late tonight,
  • Widespread AM frost, sunny and a bit cooler Saturday afternoon, clear with widespread frost Saturday night,
  • Some AM clouds, sunny and a bit warmer Sunday afternoon, clear at night,
  • Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Monday, then mostly clear Monday night.
  • lows 29-33 highs 47-52.
  • Partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Tuesday afternoon, a slight (20%) chance of rain Tuesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of rain Wednesday and in the evening, a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow late at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) of AM rain and snow, a bit cooler with a (30%) chance of rain Thursday afternoon, a (40%) chance of rain and snow Thursday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain and snow Friday.
  • highs 52-47 lows 37-35 warming back to 37 Friday. (seasonal averages high 52 low 40)

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

  • Clear with areas of coastal frost late tonight while areas of evening inland frost with widespread inland frost late tonight,
  • Areas of  AM coastal frost while inland widespread frost, sunny and a bit warmer Saturday afternoon, clear with areas of frost Saturday night,
  • Sunny and a bit warmer Sunday, clear at night,
  • Mostly sunny Monday, then mostly clear Monday night.
  • lows 33-37 highs 58-62.
  • Partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Tuesday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Tuesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of rain Wednesday, a (30%) chance of rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a (40%) chance of rain Thursday, a good (50%) chance of rain Thursday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Friday.
  • highs near 62-56 lows near 39. (seasonal averages high 55 low 42)

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Forecast for the Northern Oregon Cascades including the Cascades in Lane County:

  • Clear tonight,
  • Sunny and a bit cooler Saturday, clear Saturday night,
  • Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Sunday, mostly clear at night,
  • Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Monday, then mostly clear Monday night.
  • free air freezing level 4,000 ft. tonight, 5,500 ft. rising to 9,000 ft. Saturday afternoon, 8,000 ft. Saturday night, 8,000 ft. rising to 10,000 ft. Sunday afternoon, 10,000 ft. falling to 9,000 ft. late Sunday night, 11,000 ft. Monday, then 10,000 ft. Monday night.
  • lows 16-24 highs 36-45
  • AM sun, partly cloudy and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of rain Tuesday afternoon, a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow Tuesday night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow and a bit cooler Wednesday, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening rain and snow, a (30%) chance  of rain and snow late at night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of snow and rain Thursday, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of snow and rain Thursday night,
  • Then a mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of snow and rain Friday.
  • snow level 4,000 ft. Tuesday through Wednesday, 3,500 ft. Wednesday night, then 3,000 ft. Thursday through Friday.
  • highs 44-35 lows 26-24.

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


Nov
23.
11.24.23 AM frost again, clouds and sunshine and a bit warmer today for your Friday.
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Here is my weekly weather quiz question. What is “OEODM?”

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Upper level High Pressure and a cold front has changed our weather for the colder. The graphics for days 1-3  show no frontal activity. The graphics for days 3-7  Monday through Friday show frontal activity Wednesday through Friday.

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Air Quality Index:
Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 53 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 48 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality is 28 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)
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ADVISORIES:
  • A FREEZE WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM UNTIL 9 AM TODAY AND SATURDAY FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST.
  • A FROST ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM UNTIL 9 AM TODAY AND SATURDAY FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST.
  • A BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IS IN EFFECT FOR DANGEROUS SNEAKER WAVES FROM THIS MORNING UNTIL SUNDAY AFTERNOON FOR THE NORTHERN OREGON COAST AND THE CENTRAL  OREGON COAST.
  • A BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IS IN EFFECT FOR DANGEROUS SNEAKER WAVES FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING 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:

  • Patchy AM frost and fog, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer this afternoon, mostly clear with patchy frost tonight,
  • Some AM clouds with patchy frost and fog, mostly sunny and a bit cooler Saturday afternoon, mostly clear with patchy frost at night,
  • Some AM clouds, mostly sunny Sunday afternoon, then partly cloudy with patchy frost Sunday night.
  • highs 50-47 lows near 28.
  • Some AM clouds with patchy frost, mostly sunny and a bit warmer Monday, partly cloudy late Monday night,
  • Partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Tuesday afternoon, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain at night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun with a (30%) chance of rain Wednesday, mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain Wednesday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of rain Thursday.
  • highs 48-46 lows 29-34. (seasonal averages high 51 low 37)

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Your Local College Football Games Weather Forecast:

Friday November 24th “The Rivalry Game” (Formally known as “The Civil War Game”)

Oregon Ducks vs. Oregon State Beavers at Autzen Stadium-Game time 5:30 pm -Weather forecast – 42 degrees,  Clear, cooling to the 30s as the game progresses. Dress appropriately for the colder temperatures.

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Home Wood Heating Advisory:

Eugene-Springfield:

GREEN -Using fireplaces and wood stoves is allowed.

Oakridge:

GREEN -Using fireplaces and wood stoves is allowed.

*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:

  • Patchy AM fog, sunny and a bit warmer this afternoon, clear tonight,
  • AM clouds, sunny and a bit cooler Saturday afternoon, mostly clear at night,
  • AM clouds, sunny and a bit warmer Sunday, then mostly clear Sunday night.
  • highs 50-47 warming back to 50 Sunday lows 30-32.
  • Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Monday, mostly clear Monday night,
  • Partly cloudy start, mostly sunny with a slight (20%) chance of rain Tuesday afternoon, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening rain, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain late at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of rain Wednesday, a slight (20%) chance of rain Wednesday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a  good (50%) chance of rain Thursday.
  • highs 52-48 lows 33-37. (seasonal averages high 52 low 40)

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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, clear with areas of frost late tonight,
  • Sunny and a bit warmer Saturday, clear at night,
  • Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Sunday, then mostly clear Sunday night,
  • highs 55-60 lows 32-35.
  • Mostly sunny Monday, mostly clear Monday night,
  • AM sun, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and a bit cooler Tuesday, mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a (30%) chance of rain Wednesday, a (40%) chance of rain Wednesday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of rain Thursday.
  • highs near 60-57 lows 37-40. (seasonal averages high 55 low 42)

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Forecast for the Northern Oregon Cascades including the Cascades in Lane County:

  • Sunny and a bit cooler today, clear tonight,
  • Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Saturday, clear at night,
  • Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Sunday, then mostly clear Sunday night.
  • free air freezing level at the surface rising to 4,500 ft. today, 4,000 ft. tonight, 5,000 ft. rising to 9,000 ft. Saturday, 8,000 ft. falling to 7,000 ft. late Saturday night, then 10,000 ft. Sunday and Sunday night.
  • highs 34-42 lows 18-23.
  • Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Monday, partly cloudy Monday night,
  • Partly cloudy and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of rain Tuesday afternoon, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow at night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun with a (40%) chance of rain and snow and a bit cooler Wednesday, partly cloudy with a (40%) chance of evening rain and snow, mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance  of rain and snow Wednesday night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow Thursday.
  • free air freezing level 11,000 ft. Monday and Monday night, snow level 4,500 ft. Tuesday through Wednesday, then 4,000 ft. Wednesday night and Thursday.
  • highs 46-37 lows near 26.

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


Nov
23.
11.23.23 Mostly clear with patchy late night/early AM frost, sunshine and a bit warmer tomorrow.
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Here is my weekly weather quiz question. What is “OEODM?”

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Upper level High Pressure and a cold front has changed our weather for the colder. The graphics for days 1-3  show no frontal activity. The graphics for days 3-7   Sunday through Thursday show fronts will be offshore next Wednesday and Thursday.

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Air Quality Index:
Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 29 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 12 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality is 58 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)
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ADVISORIES:
  • A FREEZE WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM UNTIL 9 AM FRIDAY FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST.
  • A FROST ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM UNTIL 9 AM FRIDAY FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST.
  • A FREEZE WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM UNTIL 9 AM SATURDAY FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST.
  • A FROST ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM UNTIL 9 AM SATURDAY FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST.
  • A BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IS IN EFFECT FOR DANGEROUS SNEAKER WAVES FROM FRIDAY MORNING UNTIL SUNDAY AFTERNOON FOR THE NORTHERN OREGON COAST AND THE CENTRAL  OREGON COAST.
  • A BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IS IN EFFECT FOR DANGEROUS SNEAKER WAVES FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING 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 clear with patchy frost tonight,
  • Patchy AM frost, mostly sunny and a bit warmer Friday, mostly clear with patchy frost Friday night,
  • Some AM clouds with patchy frost, mostly sunny and a bit cooler Saturday afternoon, mostly clear with patchy frost at night,
  • Some AM clouds, mostly sunny Sunday afternoon, then partly cloudy with patchy frost Sunday night.
  • lows 32-28 highs 50-47.
  • Some AM clouds with patchy frost, mostly sunny and a bit warmer Monday, partly cloudy late Monday night,
  • Partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Tuesday afternoon, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain at night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun with a (30%) chance of rain Wednesday, mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain Wednesday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of rain Thursday.
  • highs 48-46 lows 29-34. (seasonal averages high 51 low 37)

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Your Local College Football Games Weather Forecast:

Friday November 24th “The Rivalry Game” (Formally known as “The Civil War Game”)

Oregon Ducks vs. Oregon State Beavers at Autzen Stadium-Game time 5:30 pm -Weather forecast – 42 degrees,  Clear, cooling to the 30s as the game progresses. Dress appropriately for the colder temperatures.

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Home Wood Heating Advisory:

Eugene-Springfield:

GREEN -Using fireplaces and wood stoves is allowed.

Oakridge:

GREEN -Using fireplaces and wood stoves is allowed.

*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 dense evening fog continuing through the tonight,
  • Patchy AM fog, sunny and a bit warmer Friday afternoon, clear Friday night,
  • AM clouds, sunny and a bit cooler Saturday afternoon, mostly clear at night,
  • AM clouds, sunny and a bit warmer Sunday, then mostly clear Sunday night.
  • lows 32-29 highs 50-47 warming back to 50 Sunday.
  • Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Monday, mostly clear Monday night,
  • Partly cloudy start, mostly sunny with a slight (20%) chance of rain Tuesday afternoon, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening rain, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain late at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of rain Wednesday, a slight (20%) chance of rain Wednesday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a  good (50%) chance of rain Thursday.
  • highs 52-48 lows 33-37. (seasonal averages high 52 low 40)

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

  • Clear tonight with areas of frost and inland patchy fog,
  • Areas of AM frost, sunny and a bit warmer Friday, clear with areas of frost late Friday night,
  • Sunny and a bit warmer Saturday, clear at night,
  • Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Sunday, then mostly clear Sunday night,
  • lows 35-32 warming to 35 Sunday night highs 55-60.
  • Mostly sunny Monday, mostly clear Monday night,
  • AM sun, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and a bit cooler Tuesday, mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a (30%) chance of rain Wednesday, a (40%) chance of rain Wednesday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of rain Thursday.
  • highs near 60-57 lows 37-40. (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,
  • Sunny and a bit cooler Friday, clear Friday night,
  • Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Saturday, clear at night,
  • Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Sunday, then mostly clear Sunday night.
  • free air freezing level 4000 ft. falling to the surface late tonight, at the surface rising to 4,500 ft. Friday, 4,000 ft. Friday night, 5,000 ft. rising to 9,000 ft. Saturday, 8,000 ft. falling to 7,000 ft. late Saturday night, then 10,000 ft. Sunday and Sunday night.
  • lows 20-18 warming to 23 Sunday night highs 34-42.
  • Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Monday, partly cloudy Monday night,
  • Partly cloudy and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of rain Tuesday afternoon, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow at night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun with a (40%) chance of rain and snow and a bit cooler Wednesday, partly cloudy with a (40%) chance of evening rain and snow, mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance  of rain and snow Wednesday night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow Thursday.
  • free air freezing level 11,000 ft. Monday and Monday night, snow level 4,500 ft. Tuesday through Wednesday, then 4,000 ft. Wednesday night and Thursday.
  • highs 46-37 lows near 26.

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


Nov
22.
11.23.23 (Happy Thanksgiving) Patchy AM fog & frost, partly cloudy and a bit cooler today for your Thanksgiving.
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Here is my weekly weather quiz question. What is “OEODM?”

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A cold front is changing our weather for the colder. The graphics for days 1-3  show the frontal system pushing through Pacific Northwest Wednesday. The graphics for days 3-7   Sunday through Thursday show fronts will be offshore next Wednesday and Thursday.

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Air Quality Index:
Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 34 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 28 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality is 23 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)
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ADVISORIES:
  • A BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IS IN EFFECT FOR DANGEROUS SNEAKER WAVES FROM 7 PM FRIDAY UNTIL 10 PM SATURDAY 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:

  • Patchy AM fog and frost, partly cloudy and a bit cooler today (Thanksgiving Day), mostly clear with areas of evening frost, widespread frost late tonight,
  • Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Friday, clear at night,
  • AM clouds and sun, sunny and a bit cooler Saturday afternoon, then mostly clear Saturday night.
  • highs 47-49 cooling back to 47 Saturday lows 32-27.
  • Mostly sunny and a bit cooler Sunday, partly cloudy Sunday night,
  • Partly cloudy and a bit warmer Monday and in the evening, mostly cloudy late at night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun with a slight (20%) chance of rain Tuesday afternoon, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening rain, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain late Tuesday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain Wednesday.
  • highs 46-48 lows 28-32. (seasonal averages high 51 low 37)

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Your Local College Football Games Weather Forecast:

Friday November 24th “The Rivalry Game” (Formally known as “The Civil War Game”)

Oregon Ducks vs. Oregon State Beavers at Autzen Stadium-Game time 5:30 pm -Weather forecast – 45 degrees,  Clear, cooling to the 30s by the end of the game. Dress appropriately for the colder temperatures.

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Home Wood Heating Advisory:

Eugene-Springfield:

GREEN -Using fireplaces and wood stoves is allowed.

Oakridge:

GREEN -Using fireplaces and wood stoves is allowed.

*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, sunny and a bit cooler this afternoon (Thanksgiving Day), mostly clear tonight,
  • Sunny Friday, clear at night,
  • AM clouds, sunny Saturday afternoon, then mostly clear Saturday night.
  • highs near 48 lows 32-29.
  • Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Sunday, mostly clear Sunday night,
  • Partly cloudy Monday and at night,
  • Mostly cloudy start, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Tuesday afternoon, a slight (20%) chance of evening rain, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain late Tuesday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Wednesday.
  • highs near 52 lows 33-36. (seasonal averages high 52 low 40)

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

  • Sunny and a bit warmer today (Thanksgiving Day), clear tonight,
  • Sunny Friday, clear at night,
  • Mostly sunny and a bit cooler Saturday, then mostly clear Saturday night.
  • highs near 57 lows 32-34.
  • Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Sunday, mostly clear Sunday night,
  • AM sun, partly cloudy Monday afternoon, partly cloudy in the evening, mostly cloudy late at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Tuesday and Tuesday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain Wednesday.
  • highs near 59 lows 36-40. (seasonal averages high 55 low 43)

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Forecast for the Northern Oregon Cascades including the Cascades in Lane County:

  • Some AM clouds with widespread frost, sunny and a bit cooler this afternoon (Thanksgiving Day), mostly clear tonight,
  • Mostly sunny and a bit cooler Friday, mostly clear at night,
  • Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Saturday, then mostly clear Saturday night.
  • free air freezing level 5,000 ft. today, 4000 ft. falling to the surface late tonight, at the surface rising to 4,500 ft. Friday, 3,500 ft. falling to the surface late Friday night, then 6,500 ft. Saturday, then 7,500 ft. Saturday night.
  • highs 36-33 warming to 37 Saturday lows 20-22.
  • Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Sunday, mostly clear Sunday night,
  • Mostly sunny start, partly cloudy and and a bit warmer Monday afternoon, partly cloudy at night,
  • Partly cloudy and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of rain Tuesday afternoon, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow Tuesday night,(20%) chance of snow,
  • Clouds and sun with a (40%) chance of AM rain and a slight a slight (20%) chance of snow, then a (40%) chance of snow and a bit cooler Wednesday afternoon.
  • free air freezing level  10,000 ft. Sunday through Monday, 11,000 ft. Monday night, then snow level 4,500 ft. Tuesday through Wednesday.
  • highs 43-46 cooling back to 43 Tuesday lows 23-27.

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


Nov
22.
11.22.23 Mostly cloudy then partly cloudy patchy fog late tonight. What about “Turkey Day?”
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Here is my weekly weather quiz question. What is “OEODM?”

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A cold front is changing our weather for the colder. The graphics for days 1-3  show the frontal system pushing through Pacific Northwest today and tonight. The graphics for days 3-7   Saturday through Wednesday show a cold front to our north that slides in through the back door (moving NE to SW) Saturday, then a complex frontal system will be offshore next Wednesday.

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Air Quality Index:
Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 34 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 22 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality is 24 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)
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ADVISORIES:
  • A BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IS IN EFFECT FOR DANGEROUS SNEAKER WAVES FROM 7 PM FRIDAY UNTIL 10 PM SATURDAY 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 this evening, partly cloudy with patchy fog late tonight,
  • Patchy AM fog and frost, partly cloudy and a bit cooler Thursday (Thanksgiving Day), mostly clear with areas of evening frost, widespread frost late Thursday night,
  • Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Friday, clear at night,
  • AM clouds and sun, sunny and a bit cooler Saturday afternoon, then mostly clear Saturday night.
  • lows 36-27 highs 47-49 cooling back to 47 Saturday.
  • Mostly sunny and a bit cooler Sunday, partly cloudy Sunday night,
  • Partly cloudy and a bit warmer Monday and in the evening, mostly cloudy late at night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun with a slight (20%) chance of rain Tuesday afternoon, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening rain, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain late Tuesday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain Wednesday.
  • highs 46-48 lows 28-32. (seasonal averages high 51 low 37)

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Your Local College Football Games Weather Forecast:

Friday November 24th “The Rivalry Game” (Formally known as “The Civil War Game”)

Oregon Ducks vs. Oregon State Beavers at Autzen Stadium-Game time 5:30 pm -Weather forecast – 45 degrees,  Clear, cooling to the 30s by the end of the game. Dress appropriately for the colder temperatures.

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Home Wood Heating Advisory:

Eugene-Springfield:

GREEN -Using fireplaces and wood stoves is allowed.

Oakridge:

GREEN -Using fireplaces and wood stoves is allowed.

*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 with patchy fog late tonight,
  • AM clouds, sunny and a bit cooler Thursday afternoon (Thanksgiving Day), mostly clear Thursday night,
  • Sunny Friday, clear at night,
  • AM clouds, sunny Saturday afternoon, then mostly clear Saturday night.
  • lows 42-30 highs near 48.
  • Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Sunday, mostly clear Sunday night,
  • Partly cloudy Monday and at night,
  • Mostly cloudy start, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Tuesday afternoon, a slight (20%) chance of evening rain, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain late Tuesday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Wednesday.
  • highs near 52 lows 33-36. (seasonal averages high 52 low 40)

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

  • Becoming mostly clear late tonight,
  • Sunny and a bit warmer Thursday (Thanksgiving Day), clear Thursday night,
  • Sunny Friday, clear at night,
  • Mostly sunny and a bit cooler Saturday, then mostly clear Saturday night.
  • lows 38-32 warming to 34 Friday night highs near 57.
  • Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Sunday, mostly clear Sunday night,
  • AM sun, partly cloudy Monday afternoon, partly cloudy in the evening, mostly cloudy late at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Tuesday and Tuesday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain Wednesday.
  • highs near 59 lows 36-40. (seasonal averages high 55 low 43)

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Forecast for the Northern Oregon Cascades including the Cascades in Lane County:

  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) evening rain, partly cloudy with widespread frost late tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Some AM clouds with widespread frost, sunny and a bit cooler Thursday afternoon (Thanksgiving Day), mostly clear Thursday night,
  • Mostly sunny and a bit cooler Friday, mostly clear at night,
  • Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Saturday, then mostly clear Saturday night.
  • snow level 6,000 ft. this evening, free air freezing level 5,000 ft. Thursday, 4000 ft. falling to the surface late Thursday night, at the surface rising to 4,500 ft. Friday, 3,500 ft. falling to the surface late Friday night, then 6,500 ft. Saturday, then 7,500 ft. Saturday night.
  • lows 25-19 warming to 22 Saturday night highs 36-33 warming to 37 Saturday.
  • Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Sunday, mostly clear Sunday night,
  • Mostly sunny start, partly cloudy and and a bit warmer Monday afternoon, partly cloudy at night,
  • Partly cloudy and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of rain Tuesday afternoon, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow Tuesday night,(20%) chance of snow,
  • Clouds and sun with a (40%) chance of AM rain and a slight a slight (20%) chance of snow, then a (40%) chance of snow and a bit cooler Wednesday afternoon.
  • free air freezing level  10,000 ft. Sunday through Monday, 11,000 ft. Monday night, then snow level 4,500 ft. Tuesday through Wednesday.
  • highs 43-46 cooling back to 43 Tuesday lows 23-27.

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


Nov
21.
11.22.23 Morning rain, cooler with a 50% chance of rain this afternoon for your Wednesday.
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Here is my weekly weather quiz question. What is “OEODM?”

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A cold front is changing our weather for the colder. The graphics for days 1-3  show the frontal system pushing through Pacific Northwest today and tonight. The graphics for days 3-7   Saturday through Wednesday show a cold front to our north that slides in through the back door (moving NE to SW) Saturday, then a complex frontal system will be offshore next Wednesday.

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Air Quality Index:
Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 62 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 92 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality is 59 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)
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ADVISORIES:
  • NONE AT THIS TIME.

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 AM rain, mostly cloudy with possible sun breaks, and cooler with a good (50%) chance of rain this afternoon (0.10 in. of rain possible), mostly cloudy this evening, partly cloudy with patchy fog late tonight,
  • Partly cloudy and a bit cooler Thursday (Thanksgiving Day), mostly clear at night,
  • AM clouds and sun, sunny Friday, then mostly clear Friday night.
  • highs 53-49 lows 37-28.
  • Mostly sunny and a bit cooler Saturday, partly cloudy Saturday night..
  • Partly cloudy Sunday, partly cloudy at night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun with a slight (20%) chance of rain and a bit warmer Monday afternoon, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening rain, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain late Monday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Tuesday.
  • highs 47-49 lows 28-32. (seasonal averages high 51 low 37)

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Your Local College Football Games Weather Forecast:

Friday November 24th “The Rivalry Game” (Formally known as “The Civil War Game”)

Oregon Ducks vs. Oregon State Beavers at Autzen Stadium-Game time 5:30 pm -Weather forecast – 45 degrees, Mostly Clear, cooling to the upper 30s by the end of the game. Dress appropriately for the colder temperatures.

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Home Wood Heating Advisory:

Eugene-Springfield:

GREEN -Using fireplaces and wood stoves is allowed.

Oakridge:

GREEN -Using fireplaces and wood stoves is allowed.

*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:

  • Cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain, cooler with a good (50%) chance of showers this afternoon (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), a (30%) chance of evening showers, just mostly cloudy late tonight,
  • AM clouds, sunny and a bit cooler Thursday afternoon (Thanksgiving Day), mostly clear in the evening, just partly cloudy and colder at night,
  • AM clouds, sunny Friday afternoon, then clear Friday night.
  • highs 52-48 lows 42-32.
  • Mostly sunny Saturday, mostly clear Saturday night,
  • Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Sunday, partly cloudy at night,
  • Partly cloudy Monday and Monday night,
  • Mostly cloudy start, then partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Tuesday afternoon.
  • highs 48-52 lows 32-35. (seasonal averages high 52 low 40)

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

  • Cloudy with AM coastal rain, coastal rain likely (70%) and a bit cooler this afternoon while inland rain today (0.10 in. of rain possible), partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening coastal showers and mostly clear late tonight at the shore while a (30%) chance of inland evening showers and  partly cloudy inland late tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Sunny Thursday (Thanksgiving Day), mostly clear at night,
  • Sunny Friday, then clear Friday night.
  • highs near 58 lows 42-34 warming to 36 Friday night.
  • Mostly sunny and a bit cooler Saturday, mostly clear Saturday night,
  • Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Sunday, partly cloudy at night,
  • Partly cloudy and a bit cooler Monday, partly cloudy Monday  night,
  • Then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Tuesday.
  • highs 57-59 lows 36-39. (seasonal averages high 55 low 43)

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Forecast for the Northern Oregon Cascades including the Cascades in Lane County:

  • Mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) today (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), a good (50%) evening showers, a slight (20%) chance rain and snow showers late tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • AM clouds and sun with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain and snow showers, mostly sunny with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow showers and a bit cooler Thursday afternoon (Thanksgiving Day), partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening snow showers, just partly cloudy late at night,
  • Mostly sunny and a bit cooler Friday, then clear Friday night.
  • snow level 7,000 ft. today, 6,000 ft. falling to 4,500 ft. late tonight, 3,500 ft. Thursday, 2,000 ft. Thursday night, free air freezing level 4,000 ft. Friday, then at the surface Friday night.
  • highs 43-35 lows 26-20.
  • Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Saturday, mostly clear Saturday night,
  • Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Sunday, partly cloudy at night,
  • Partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Monday afternoon, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow Monday night,
  • Then a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow Tuesday.
  • free air freezing level 7,500 ft. Saturday and Saturday night, 10,000 ft. Sunday, 9,000 ft. Sunday night, snow level 4,000 ft. Monday and Monday night, then 4,500 ft. Tuesday.
  •  highs 38-45 lows 22-27.

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


Nov
21.
11.21.23 Rain becoming likely late tonight.
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Here is my weekly weather quiz question. What is “OEODM?”

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A cold front is changing our weather for the colder. The graphics for days 1-3  show the frontal system pushing through Pacific Northwest Tuesday and Tuesday night. The graphics for days 3-7   Friday through Tuesday show a cold front to our north that slides in through the back door (moving NE to SW) next Saturday.

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Air Quality Index:m
Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 62 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 78 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality is 48 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)
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ADVISORIES:
  • A BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT FOR DANGEROUS SNEAKER WAVES IS IN EFFECT THROUGH EARLY THIS EVENING FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST AND THE CURRY COUNTY COAST.
  • AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM TODAY BELOW 1,000 FT. FOR THE CENTRAL COAST RANGE OF WESTERN OREGON, AND THE SOUTH WILLAMETTE VALLEY.
  • AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM TODAY BELOW 1,500 FT. FOR THE CASCADE FOOTHILLS IN LANE COUNTY AND THE CASCADES IN LANE COUNTY.
  • AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM TODAY 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.

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 likely (70%) late tonight (0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Cloudy with AM rain, cooler with a good (50%) chance of rain Wednesday afternoon (0.10 in. of rain possible), mostly cloudy in the evening, partly cloudy with patchy fog late Wednesday night,
  • Partly cloudy and a bit cooler Thursday (Thanksgiving Day), mostly clear at night,
  • AM clouds and sun, sunny Friday, then mostly clear Friday night.
  • lows 44-28 highs 53-49.
  • Mostly sunny and a bit cooler Saturday, partly cloudy Saturday night.
  • Partly cloudy Sunday, partly cloudy at night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun with a slight (20%) chance of rain and a bit warmer Monday afternoon, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening rain, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain late Monday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Tuesday.
  • highs 47-49 lows 28-32. (seasonal averages high 51 low 37)

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Your Local College Football Games Weather Forecast:

Friday November 24th “The Rivalry Game” (Formally known as “The Civil War Game”)

Oregon Ducks vs. Oregon State Beavers at Autzen Stadium-Game time 5:30 pm -Weather forecast – 45 degrees, Mostly Clear, cooling to the upper 30s by the end of the game.

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Home Wood Heating Advisory:

Eugene-Springfield:

GREEN -Using fireplaces and wood stoves is allowed.

Oakridge:

GREEN -Using fireplaces and wood stoves is allowed.

*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 mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of late evening rain continuing over night tonight,
  • Cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain, cooler with a good (50%) chance of showers Wednesday afternoon (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), a (30%) chance of evening showers, just mostly cloudy late Wednesday night,
  • AM clouds, sunny and a bit cooler Thursday afternoon (Thanksgiving Day), mostly clear in the evening, just partly cloudy and colder at night,
  • AM clouds, sunny Friday afternoon, then clear Friday night.
  • lows 44-32 highs 52-48.
  • Mostly sunny Saturday, mostly clear Saturday night,
  • Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Sunday, partly cloudy at night,
  • Partly cloudy Monday and Monday night,
  • Mostly cloudy start, then partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Tuesday afternoon.
  • highs 48-52 lows 32-35. (seasonal averages high 52 low 40)

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

  • Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of late evening coastal rain and coastal rain late tonight while becoming mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of inland evening rain and cloudy with inland rain late tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Cloudy with AM coastal rain, coastal rain likely (70%) and a bit cooler Wednesday afternoon while inland rain Wednesday (0.10 in. of rain possible), partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening coastal showers and mostly clear late tonight at the shore while a (30%) chance of inland evening showers and  partly cloudy inland late Wednesday night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Sunny Thursday (Thanksgiving Day), mostly clear at night,
  • Sunny Friday, then clear Friday night.
  • lows 46-34 warming to 36 Friday night highs near 58.
  • Mostly sunny and a bit cooler Saturday, mostly clear Saturday night,
  • Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Sunday, partly cloudy at night,
  • Partly cloudy and a bit cooler Monday, partly cloudy Monday  night,
  • Then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Tuesday.
  • highs 57-59 lows 36-39. (seasonal averages high 55 low 43)

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Forecast for the Northern Oregon Cascades including the Cascades in Lane County:

  • Partly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of evening rain, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain late tonight,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) Wednesday (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), a good (50%) evening showers, a slight (20%) chance rain and snow showers late Wednesday night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • AM clouds and sun with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain and snow showers, mostly sunny with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow showers and a bit cooler Thursday afternoon (Thanksgiving Day), partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening snow showers, just partly cloudy late at night,
  • Mostly sunny and a bit cooler Friday, then clear Friday night.
  • snow level 6,000 ft. tonight, 7,000 ft. Wednesday, 6,000 ft. falling to 4,500 ft. late Wednesday night, 3,500 ft. Thursday, 2,000 ft. Thursday night, free air freezing level 4,000 ft. Friday, then at the surface Friday night.
  • lows 33-20 highs 43-35.
  • Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Saturday, mostly clear Saturday night,
  • Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Sunday, partly cloudy at night,
  • Partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Monday afternoon, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow Monday night,
  • Then a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow Tuesday.
  • free air freezing level 7,500 ft. Saturday and Saturday night, 10,000 ft. Sunday, 9,000 ft. Sunday night, snow level 4,000 ft. Monday and Monday night, then 4,500 ft. Tuesday.
  •  highs 38-45 lows 22-27.

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