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

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An atmospheric river is still aimed at us still bringing rain.  The graphics for days 1-3  show the frontal system moving through the Pacific Northwest today, then another front Saturday. The graphics for days 3-7   Monday through Friday show the complicated frontal activity through the period.

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Air Quality Index:
Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 58 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 43 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality is 122 in the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups category measuring Particulate Matter.
Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)
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ADVISORIES:
  • AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM MST SATURDAY UNTIL 11 AM MST WEDNESDAY FOR THE OREGON LOWER TREASURE VALLEY.

HEALTH ADVISORIES:

  • A RECREATIONAL USE HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR LAKE  EWAUNA 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 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 PUBLIC HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR UNSAFE LEVELS OF FECAL BACTERIA IN OCEAN WATERS AT HARRIS BEACH IN CURRY 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 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 slight (20%) chance of evening rain, a good (50%) chance of rain late tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain (0.10 in. of rain possible) Saturday (Veterans Day), cloudy with a good (50%) chance of evening showers, patchy fog late Saturday night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Cloudy with patchy AM fog and a slight (20%) chance of rain, a good (50%) chance of rain and a bit warmer Sunday afternoon, rain at night (0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain Monday, then a good (50%) of showers Monday night.
  • lows 44-42 highs 57-59 cooling to 56 Monday.
  • Mostly cloudy with showers likely (70%) and a bit cooler Tuesday, showers likely (70%) Tuesday night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of showers Wednesday, a (40%) chance of evening showers, a slight (20%) chance of showers late at night,
  • Partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Thursday and Thursday night,
  • Clouds and sun with a slight (20%) chance of AM showers, then a (40%) chance of showers and a bit warmer Friday afternoon.
  • highs 53-57 lows 42-38. (seasonal averages high 55 low 38)

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Your Local College Football Games Weather Forecast:

Saturday November 11th

Ducks vs. USC Trojans at Autzen Stadium-Game time 7:30 pm – Preliminary Weather Forecast – Mostly cloudy 50 Degrees, cooling as the game progresses, rain chance dropping to 40% could be gone by game time.

Beavers vs Stanford Cardinal at Reser Stadium- Game time 2:30 pm -Preliminary Weather Forecast – Mostly cloudy 54 degrees, cooling as the game progresses, rain, tapering off as the game progresses.

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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 dense fog and a slight (20%) chance of rain tonight,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of rain (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), Saturday (Veterans Day), a slight (20%) chance of rain with patchy fog late Saturday night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Patchy AM fog, cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain Sunday, a (40%) chance of evening rain, rain late at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain, a bit cooler with rain likely (70%) Monday, then rain likely (70%) Monday night.
  • lows 44-46 cooling back to 44 Monday night highs 58-55.
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain likely (70%), rain and a bit cooler Tuesday afternoon, evening rain, rain likely (70%) late Tuesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with AM  rain likely (70%), a bit warmer with a (40%) chance of rain Wednesday afternoon, a slight (20%) chance of rain late Wednesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a (30% ) chance of AM rain, partly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain Thursday afternoon, a slight (20%) chance of rain Thursday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain Friday.
  • highs 53-58 lows 45-42. (seasonal averages high 56 low 41)

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

  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening coastal and a (40%) chance of coastal rain late tonight while a slight (20%) chance of inland rain late tonight,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a (40%) chance of rain Saturday (0.10 in. of rain possible) (Veterans Day), a (30%) chance of rain Saturday night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of rain Sunday (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), cloudy with a good (50%) chance of evening rain, rain likely (70%) late at night (0.50 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit cooler Monday, then rain likely (70%) Monday night.
  • lows 47-49 cooling back to 47 Monday night highs 63-65 cooling to 62 Monday.
  • Mostly cloudy with rain Tuesday, rain Tuesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) and a bit warmer Wednesday, a good (50%) chance of rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a (30%) chance of rain Thursday, partly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain Thursday night,
  • Some AM clouds with a (30%) chance of rain, then mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain Friday afternoon.
  • highs 62-64 lows 47-45 (seasonal averages high 58 low 44)

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

  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain late tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of AM rain, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with rain (0.25 in. of rain possible) Saturday afternoon (Veterans Day), evening showers likely (70%), a slight (20%) chance of showers late Saturday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and a bit warmer Sunday afternoon, then a good (50%) chance of rain at night and a good (50%) chance of snow late at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with AM snow likely (70%), rain and a bit cooler Monday afternoon, then showers likely (70%) Monday night.
  • snow level 5,000 ft. tonight, 5,500 ft. Saturday through Monday, then 6,000 ft. Monday night
  • lows 29-33 cooling to 30 Monday night highs 40-47 cooling to 43 Monday.
  • Mostly cloudy with showers Tuesday, rain showers with snow showers likely (70%) Tuesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and snow showers likely (70%) Wednesday, mostly cloudy with evening rain and snow showers, partly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow showers late at night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun with a (40%) chance of rain and snow showers and a bit warmer Thursday, partly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain and snow showers Thursday night,
  • Partly cloudy with a (40%) chance of AM snow showers, then a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a (40%) chance of showers Friday afternoon.
  • snow level 6,000 ft. Tuesday and Tuesday night,  5,500 ft. Wednesday through Thursday, then 6,000 ft. Thursday night and Friday.
  • highs 43-47 lows near 32.

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


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

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An atmospheric river is still aimed at us still bringing rain.  The graphics for days 1-3  show the frontal system moving through the Pacific Northwest today, then another front Saturday. The graphics for days 3-7   Monday through Friday show the complicated frontal activity through the period.

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Air Quality Index:
Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 75 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 34 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality is 68 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)
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ADVISORIES:
  • AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM MST SATURDAY UNTIL 11 AM MST WEDNESDAY FOR THE OREGON LOWER TREASURE VALLEY.

HEALTH ADVISORIES:

  • A RECREATIONAL USE HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR LAKE  EWAUNA 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 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 PUBLIC HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR UNSAFE LEVELS OF FECAL BACTERIA IN OCEAN WATERS AT HARRIS BEACH IN CURRY 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 PUBLIC HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR UNSAFE LEVELS OF FECAL BACTERIA IN OCEAN WATERS AT BEVERLY BEACH IN LINCOLN COUNTY. PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE WATER IN THIS AREA UNTIL THE ADVISORY IS LIFTED. UNSAFE LEVELS OF FECAL BACTERIA CAN CAUSE DIARRHEA, STOMACH CRAMPS, SKIN RASHES, UPPER RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND OTHER ILLNESSES. CHILDREN, THE ELDERLY, AND THOSE WITH A COMPROMISED IMMUNE SYSTEM SHOULD USE EXTRA CAUTION AS THEY ARE MORE VULNERABLE TO TO ILLNESSES FROM WATERBORNE BACTERIA. VISITORS SHOULD AVOID WADING IN NEARBY CREEKS, POLS OF WATER ON THE BEACH, OR IN DISCOLORED WATER, AND STAY CLEAR OF WATER RUNOFF FLOWING INTO THE OCEAN.
  • A RECREATIONAL USE HEALTH ADVISORY HAS BEEN EXPANDED FOR THE AREA FROM THE ROSS ISLAND LAGOON TO RIVERPLACE MARINA IN MULTNOMAH COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF A CYANOBACTERIA BLOOM. PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH SPEED WATER ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS OF THE LAKE AND SLOUGH WHERE BLOOMS ARE, AS THE MAJOR ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER, THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. THE OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THE AREA AND ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS CATCH AND RELEASE FISHING, CAMPING, HIKING, BILKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY. SPRAYS COULD LEAD TO THE RISK OF INHALING CYANOTOXINS. DRINKING WATER FROM THE LAKE IS ESPECIALLY DANGEROUS.
  • A RECREATIONAL USE HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR THE WILLAMETTE RIVER FROM ROSS ISLAND DOWNSTREAM (NORTH) TO THE AREA NEAR CATHEDRAL PARK IN PORTLAND, IN MULTNOMAH COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF A CYANOBACTERIA BLOOM. PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH SPEED WATER ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS OF THE LAKE AND SLOUGH WHERE BLOOMS ARE, AS THE MAJOR ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER, THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. THE OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THE AREA AND ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, CAMPING, HIKING, BILKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY. SPRAYS COULD LEAD TO THE RISK OF INHALING CYANOTOXINS.DO NOT DRINK THE WATER.
  • A RECREATIONAL USE HEALTH ADVISORY CONTINUES IN EFFECT FOR ARRONS LAKE, BUT HAS BEEN LIFTED FOR PETE’S SLOUGH AND STURGEON LAKE ON SAUVIE ISLAND DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF A CYANOBACTERIA BLOOM. PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH SPEED WATER ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS OF THE LAKE AND SLOUGH WHERE BLOOMS ARE, AS THE MAJOR ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER, THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. THE OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THE AREA AND ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, CAMPING, HIKING, BILKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY. SPRAYS COULD LEAD TO THE RISK OF INHALING CYANOTOXINS.
  • A RECREATIONAL USE HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR AGENCY LAKE AND EXTENDED THE ADVISORY FOR THE SOUTHERN PORTION OF UPPER KLAMATH LAKE, FROM HOWARD’S BAY SOUTH TO THE LINK RIVER DAM  IN KLAMATH COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF A CYANOBACTERIA BLOOM. PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH SPEED WATER ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS OF THE RESERVOIR WHERE BLOOMS ARE, AS THE MAJOR ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER, THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. THE OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT AND ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, CAMPING, HIKING, BILKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY. SPRAYS COULD LEAD TO THE RISK OF INHALING CYANOTOXINS.
  • A PERMANENT HEALTH ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE SOUTH UMPQUA RIVER BAR. POOLS IN THE BEDROCK ALONG THE RIVERS EDGE ARE KNOWN TO DEVELOP BLUE-GREEN ALGAE (CYANOBACTERIAL) BLOOMS THAT CAN BE HARMFUL TO PETS AND PEOPLE IF ACCIDENTAL INGESTION OCCURS. SIGNS HAVE BEEN POSTED ALONG SEVERAL ACCESS AREAS ALONG THE  RIVER.

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

  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM showers, a slight (20%) chance of showers and a bit warmer this afternoon (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), a (40%) chance of rain tonight,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), Saturday (Veterans Day), cloudy with a (40%) chance of evening rain, a slight (20%) chance of rain with patchy fog late at night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Sunday afternoon and evening, then rain likely (70%) late Sunday night.
  • highs near 57 lows near 42.
  • Mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) Monday, rain likely (70%) Monday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit cooler Tuesday, rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain Wednesday, evening rain likely (70%), a (40%) chance of rain late tonight,
  • Then mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain Thursday.
  • highs 57-54 lows 44-42. (seasonal averages high 55 low 39)

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Your Local College Football Games Weather Forecast:

Saturday November 11th

Ducks vs. USC Trojans at Autzen Stadium-Game time 7:30 pm – Preliminary Weather Forecast – Mostly cloudy 48 Degrees, cooling as the game progresses, rain chance falling to a 40% chance.

Beavers vs Stanford Cardinal at Reser Stadium- Game time 2:30 pm -Preliminary Weather Forecast – Mostly cloudy 57 degrees, cooling as the game progresses, rain.

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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, mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain today (snow level 3,500 ft.), a (30%) chance of rain tonight,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a (30%) chance of rain (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), Saturday (Veterans Day), a good (50%) chance of rain at night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain Sunday, then a (40%) chance of rain Sunday night.
  • highs 55-58 lows near 43.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain likely (70%) chance of rain Monday, rain likely (70%) Monday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain likely (70%), rain and a bit cooler Tuesday afternoon, rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain Wednesday, evening rain likely (70%), then a good (50%) chance of rain Wednesday night and Thursday.
  • highs 57-55 lows 47-45. (seasonal averages high 56 low 41)

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

  • Patchy AM fog, mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain this afternoon, a (30%) chance of rain tonight,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with coastal rain Saturday while inland AM rain likely (70%) and a good (50%) chance of inland rain Saturday afternoon (0.10 in. of rain possible) (Veterans Day), evening coastal rain likely (70%) with a slight (20%) chance of coastal rain late at night while a (40%) chance of inland rain at night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of rain Sunday, cloudy with a good (50%) chance of evening rain, then rain likely (70%) late Sunday night.
  • highs 62-64 lows 46-48.
  • Mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) and a bit cooler Monday, rain likely (70%) Monday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit cooler Tuesday and at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain Wednesday, evening rain likely (70%), a good (50%) chance of rain Wednesday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Thursday.
  • highs 64-62 lows 49-46 (seasonal averages high 58 low 44)

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

  • Clouds and sun with a good (50%) chance of AM rain and snow showers, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow this afternoon (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), a (50%) chance of rain and snow late tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain and snow likely (70%), a mix of clouds and sun with rain likely (70%) Saturday afternoon (Veterans Day), a good (50%) chance of evening rain, a slight (20%) chance of rain late at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain, a slight (20%) chance of rain and a bit warmer Sunday afternoon, then a (30%) chance of rain at night and a good (50%) chance of snow late Sunday night.
  • snow level 4,000 ft. tonight and Friday, 4,500 ft. Friday night, 5,000 ft. Saturday, 6,000 ft. Saturday night and Sunday, then 6,500 ft. Sunday night.
  • highs 40-46 lows near 28.
  • Mostly cloudy with a (0%) chance of AM rain, rain likely (70%) and a bit cooler Monday afternoon, rain likely (70%) Monday night with snow likely (70%) late Monday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with snow likely (70%) and rain Tuesday, rain and snow at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain Wednesday, rain and snow likely (70%) Wednesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain and snow likely (70%), then snow likely (70%) and a bit cooler Thursday afternoon,
  • snow level 6,000 ft. Monday through Tuesday night, then 5,500 ft. Wednesday through Thursday.
  • highs 45-42 lows near 32.

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


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

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An atmospheric river is still aimed at us still bringing rain.  The graphics for days 1-3  show the frontal system moving through the Pacific Northwest today, then another front Saturday. The graphics for days 3-7   Sunday through Thursday show a complex frontal system hanging around Monday through next Thursday.

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Air Quality Index:
Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 66 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 21 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality is 54 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)
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ADVISORIES:
  • AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM MST SATURDAY UNTIL 11 AM MST WEDNESDAY FOR THE OREGON LOWER TREASURE VALLEY.

HEALTH ADVISORIES:

  • A RECREATIONAL USE HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR LAKE  EWAUNA 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 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 PUBLIC HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR UNSAFE LEVELS OF FECAL BACTERIA IN OCEAN WATERS AT HARRIS BEACH IN CURRY 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 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 evening rain, a good (50%) chance of showers showers late tonight (0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM showers, a slight (20%) chance of showers and a bit warmer Friday afternoon (under0.10 in. of rain possible), a (40%) chance of rain Friday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), Saturday (Veterans Day), cloudy with a (40%) chance of evening rain, a slight (20%) chance of with patchy fog late at night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Sunday afternoon and evening, then rain likely (70%) late Sunday night.
  • lows near 42 highs near 57.
  • Mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) Monday, rain likely (70%) Monday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit cooler Tuesday, rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain Wednesday, evening rain likely (70%), a (40%) chance of rain late tonight,
  • Then mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain Thursday.
  • highs 57-54 lows 44-42. (seasonal averages high 55 low 39)

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Your Local College Football Games Weather Forecast:

Saturday November 11th

Ducks vs. USC Trojans at Autzen Stadium-Game time 7:30 pm – Preliminary Weather Forecast – Mostly cloudy 48 Degrees, cooling as the game progresses, rain chance falling to a 40% chance.

Beavers vs Stanford Cardinal at Reser Stadium- Game time 2:30 pm -Preliminary Weather Forecast – Mostly cloudy 57 degrees, cooling as the game progresses, rain.

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Home Wood Heating Advisory:

Eugene-Springfield:

GREEN -Using fireplaces and wood stoves is allowed.

Oakridge & Westfir:

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 evening rain likely (70%), a (40%) chance of rain late tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Patchy AM fog, mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain Friday (snow level 3,500 ft.), a (30%) chance of rain Friday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a (30%) chance of rain (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), Saturday (Veterans Day), a good (50%) chance of rain at night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain Sunday, then a (40%) chance of rain Sunday night.
  • lows near 43 highs 55-58.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain likely (70%) chance of rain Monday, rain likely (70%) Monday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain likely (70%), rain and a bit cooler Tuesday afternoon, rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain Wednesday, evening rain likely (70%), then a good (50%) chance of rain Wednesday night and Thursday.
  • highs 57-55 lows 47-45. (seasonal averages high 56 low 41)

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

  • Mostly cloudy with a early evening inland rain and a good (50%) of inland rain late tonight (0.25 in. of rain possible),
  • Patchy AM fog, mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain Friday afternoon, a (30%) chance of rain Friday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with coastal rain Saturday while inland AM rain likely (70%) and a good (50%) chance of inland rain Saturday afternoon (0.10 in. of rain possible) (Veterans Day), evening coastal rain likely (70%) with a slight (20%) chance of coastal rain late at night while a (40%) chance of inland rain at night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of rain Sunday, cloudy with a good (50%) chance of evening rain, then rain likely (70%) late Sunday night.
  • lows 44-48 highs 62-64.
  • Mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) and a bit cooler Monday, rain likely (70%) Monday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit cooler Tuesday and at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain Wednesday, evening rain likely (70%), a good (50%) chance of rain Wednesday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Thursday.
  • highs 64-62 lows 49-46 (seasonal averages high 58 low 44)

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

  • Mostly cloudy with evening rain and snow, rain and snow showers late tonight (0.25 in. of rain possible, 2 in. of snow possible),
  • Clouds and sun with a good (50%) chance of AM rain and snow showers, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow Friday afternoon (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), a (50%) chance of rain and snow late Friday night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain and snow likely (70%), a mix of clouds and sun with rain likely (70%) Saturday afternoon (Veterans Day), a good (50%) chance of evening rain, a slight (20%) chance of rain late at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain, a slight (20%) chance of rain and a bit warmer Sunday afternoon, then a (30%) chance of rain at night and a good (50%) chance of snow late Sunday night.
  • snow level 4,000 ft. tonight and Friday, 4,500 ft. Friday night, 5,000 ft. Saturday, 6,000 ft. Saturday night and Sunday, then 6,500 ft. Sunday night.
  • lows near 28 highs 40-46.
  • Mostly cloudy with a (0%) chance of AM rain, rain likely (70%) and a bit cooler Monday afternoon, rain likely (70%) Monday night with snow likely (70%) late Monday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with snow likely (70%) and rain Tuesday, rain and snow at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain Wednesday, rain and snow likely (70%) Wednesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain and snow likely (70%), then snow likely (70%) and a bit cooler Thursday afternoon,
  • snow level 6,000 ft. Monday through Tuesday night, then 5,500 ft. Wednesday through Thursday.
  • highs 45-42 lows near 32.

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


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

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An atmospheric river is still aimed at us bringing even more rain. We’ve had a short break from the rain today, but that ends Thursday. The graphics for days 1-3  show the next frontal system moving through the Pacific Northwest Thursday. The graphics for days 3-7   Sunday through Thursday show a complex frontal system hanging around Tuesday through Thursday.

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Air Quality Index:
Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 83 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 43 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality is 77 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)
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ADVISORIES:
  • A DENSE FOG ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM UNTIL 10 AM TODAY FOR THE GREATER PORTLAND METRO AREA, THE CENTRAL WILLAMETTE VALLEY, AND THE SOUTH WILLAMETTE VALLEY.

HEALTH ADVISORIES:

  • A RECREATIONAL USE HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR LAKE  EWAUNA 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 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 PUBLIC HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR UNSAFE LEVELS OF FECAL BACTERIA IN OCEAN WATERS AT HARRIS BEACH IN CURRY 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 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:

  • Widespread AM dense fog, rain and a bit warmer this afternoon and evening (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), mostly cloudy with areas of evening fog with patchy fog late tonight (0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • A mix of clouds and sun with a good (50%) chance of rain and a bit warmer Friday, a slight (20%) chance of evening rain, a good (50%) chance of rain late at night,
  • Cloudy and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of rain Saturday (Veterans Day), a (40%) chance of evening rain, then a slight (20%) chance of late Saturday night.
  • highs 55-57 lows near 42.
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain, a (40%) chance of rain and a bit warmer Sunday afternoon, a good (50%) chance of rain Sunday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a (50%) of rain Monday, rain likely (70%) at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit cooler Tuesday, rain Tuesday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain likely (70%) Wednesday.
  • highs 58-56 warming back to 58 Wednesday lows near 43. (seasonal averages high 55 low 39)

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Your Local College Football Games Weather Forecast:

Saturday November 11th

Ducks vs. USC Trojans at Autzen Stadium-Game time 7:30 pm – Preliminary Weather Forecast – Mostly cloudy 48 Degrees, cooling as the game progresses, 50% chance of rain falling to a 40% chance.

Beavers vs Stanford Cardinal at Reser Stadium- Game time 2:30 pm -Preliminary Weather Forecast – Mostly cloudy 57 degrees, cooling as the game progresses, 50% chance of rain falling to a 40% chance.

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Home Wood Heating Advisory:

Eugene-Springfield:

YELLOW -Caution is Advised. Fireplace and wood stove use is discouraged. Be prepared to stop using fireplace or wood stoves if it goes to Red, unless it is your only source of heat.

Oakridge & Westfir:

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 (30%) chance of rain and a bit warmer this afternoon, evening rain, rain likely (70%) with patchy fog late tonight (0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of showers Friday (snow level 3,500 ft.), a slight (20%) chance of rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain Saturday (Veterans Day), then a (30%) chance of rain Saturday night.
  • highs 57-55 warming back to 57 Saturday lows near 42.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain Sunday, a (30%) chance of rain Sunday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with (40%) chance of rain Monday, rain likely (70%) at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain likely (70%), and a bit cooler with rain Tuesday afternoon,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain Wednesday.
  • highs 59-54 lows near 45. (seasonal averages high 56 low 42)

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

  • Cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM coastal rain and coastal rain and a bit warmer this afternoon while a (30%) chance of inland rain and a bit cooler this afternoon, evening coastal rain and coastal rain likely (70%) late tonight while inland rain likely (70%) and patchy inland fog late tonight (0.25 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Friday, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of rain Saturday (Veterans Day) and Saturday night.
  • highs 62-64 lows 44-47.
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Sunday, a good (50%) chance of rain Sunday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain, rain likely (70%) and a bit cooler Monday afternoon, rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain likely (70%), rain and a bit cooler Tuesday afternoon and Tuesday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy with rain Wednesday.
  • highs 64-62 lows near 47 (seasonal averages high 58 low 44)

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

  • Patchy AM fog, mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow this afternoon (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), rain and snow with patchy fog late tonight (0.25 in. of rain possible, 2 in. of snow possible),
  • Clouds and sun with a good (50%) chance of AM rain and snow, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow Friday afternoon, then a good (50%) chance of rain and snow at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain and snow, a mix of clouds and sun with a good (50%) chance of rain Saturday afternoon (Veterans Day), partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening rain, just mostly cloudy late Saturday night.
  • snow level 4,000 ft. today through Friday, 4,500 ft. Friday night, 5,000 ft. Saturday, then 6,000 ft. Saturday night.
  • highs 46-42 lows 28-30.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain Sunday and in the evening, a (30%) chance of rain and snow late Sunday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain and snow and a bit cooler Monday afternoon, a good (50%) chance of evening rain and snow, rain likely (70%) at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and snow likely (70%) Tuesday and Tuesday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain and snow Wednesday.
  • snow level 6,000 ft. Sunday, 6,500 ft. Sunday night, 6,000 ft. Monday and Monday night, 5,500 ft. Tuesday and Tuesday night, then 5,000 ft. Wednesday.
  • highs 48-43 lows 32-34.

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


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

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An atmospheric river is still aimed at us bringing even more rain. We’ve had a short break from the rain today, but that ends Thursday. The graphics for days 1-3  show the next frontal system moving through the Pacific Northwest Thursday. The graphics for days 3-7   Saturday through Wednesday show a complex frontal system will be pushing in Saturday, and another complex frontal system will be pushing through next Monday, followed by another next Wednesday.

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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 9 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality is 38 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)
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ADVISORIES:
  • A DENSE FOG ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM UNTIL 10 AM THURSDAY FOR THE GREATER PORTLAND METRO AREA, THE CENTRAL WILLAMETTE VALLEY, AND THE SOUTH WILLAMETTE VALLEY.

HEALTH ADVISORIES:

  • A RECREATIONAL USE HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR LAKE  EWAUNA 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 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 PUBLIC HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR UNSAFE LEVELS OF FECAL BACTERIA IN OCEAN WATERS AT HARRIS BEACH IN CURRY 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 PUBLIC HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR UNSAFE LEVELS OF FECAL BACTERIA IN OCEAN WATERS AT BEVERLY BEACH IN LINCOLN COUNTY. PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE WATER IN THIS AREA UNTIL THE ADVISORY IS LIFTED. UNSAFE LEVELS OF FECAL BACTERIA CAN CAUSE DIARRHEA, STOMACH CRAMPS, SKIN RASHES, UPPER RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND OTHER ILLNESSES. CHILDREN, THE ELDERLY, AND THOSE WITH A COMPROMISED IMMUNE SYSTEM SHOULD USE EXTRA CAUTION AS THEY ARE MORE VULNERABLE TO TO ILLNESSES FROM WATERBORNE BACTERIA. VISITORS SHOULD AVOID WADING IN NEARBY CREEKS, POLS OF WATER ON THE BEACH, OR IN DISCOLORED WATER, AND STAY CLEAR OF WATER RUNOFF FLOWING INTO THE OCEAN.
  • A RECREATIONAL USE HEALTH ADVISORY HAS BEEN EXPANDED FOR THE AREA FROM THE ROSS ISLAND LAGOON TO RIVERPLACE MARINA IN MULTNOMAH COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF A CYANOBACTERIA BLOOM. PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH SPEED WATER ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS OF THE LAKE AND SLOUGH WHERE BLOOMS ARE, AS THE MAJOR ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER, THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. THE OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THE AREA AND ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS CATCH AND RELEASE FISHING, CAMPING, HIKING, BILKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY. SPRAYS COULD LEAD TO THE RISK OF INHALING CYANOTOXINS. DRINKING WATER FROM THE LAKE IS ESPECIALLY DANGEROUS.
  • A RECREATIONAL USE HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR THE WILLAMETTE RIVER FROM ROSS ISLAND DOWNSTREAM (NORTH) TO THE AREA NEAR CATHEDRAL PARK IN PORTLAND, IN MULTNOMAH COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF A CYANOBACTERIA BLOOM. PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH SPEED WATER ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS OF THE LAKE AND SLOUGH WHERE BLOOMS ARE, AS THE MAJOR ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER, THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. THE OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THE AREA AND ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, CAMPING, HIKING, BILKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY. SPRAYS COULD LEAD TO THE RISK OF INHALING CYANOTOXINS.DO NOT DRINK THE WATER.
  • A RECREATIONAL USE HEALTH ADVISORY CONTINUES IN EFFECT FOR ARRONS LAKE, BUT HAS BEEN LIFTED FOR PETE’S SLOUGH AND STURGEON LAKE ON SAUVIE ISLAND DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF A CYANOBACTERIA BLOOM. PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH SPEED WATER ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS OF THE LAKE AND SLOUGH WHERE BLOOMS ARE, AS THE MAJOR ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER, THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. THE OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THE AREA AND ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, CAMPING, HIKING, BILKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY. SPRAYS COULD LEAD TO THE RISK OF INHALING CYANOTOXINS.
  • A RECREATIONAL USE HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR AGENCY LAKE AND EXTENDED THE ADVISORY FOR THE SOUTHERN PORTION OF UPPER KLAMATH LAKE, FROM HOWARD’S BAY SOUTH TO THE LINK RIVER DAM  IN KLAMATH COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF A CYANOBACTERIA BLOOM. PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH SPEED WATER ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS OF THE RESERVOIR WHERE BLOOMS ARE, AS THE MAJOR ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER, THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. THE OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT AND ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, CAMPING, HIKING, BILKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY. SPRAYS COULD LEAD TO THE RISK OF INHALING CYANOTOXINS.
  • A PERMANENT HEALTH ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE SOUTH UMPQUA RIVER BAR. POOLS IN THE BEDROCK ALONG THE RIVERS EDGE ARE KNOWN TO DEVELOP BLUE-GREEN ALGAE (CYANOBACTERIAL) BLOOMS THAT CAN BE HARMFUL TO PETS AND PEOPLE IF ACCIDENTAL INGESTION OCCURS. SIGNS HAVE BEEN POSTED ALONG SEVERAL ACCESS AREAS ALONG THE  RIVER.

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

  • Partly cloudy this evening, mostly cloudy with patchy fog evening fog and widespread fog late tonight,
  • Widespread AM fog, rain and a bit warmer Thursday afternoon and evening (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), mostly cloudy with areas of evening fog with patchy fog late Thursday night (0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • A mix of clouds and sun with a good (50%) chance of rain and a bit warmer Friday, a slight (20%) chance of evening rain, a good (50%) chance of rain late at night,
  • Cloudy and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of rain Saturday (Veterans Day), a (40%) chance of evening rain, then a slight (20%) chance of late Saturday night.
  • lows 35-42 highs 55-57.
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain, a (40%) chance of rain and a bit warmer Sunday afternoon, a good (50%) chance of rain Sunday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a (50%) of rain Monday, rain likely (70%) at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit cooler Tuesday, rain Tuesday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain likely (70%) Wednesday.
  • highs 58-56 warming back to 58 Wednesday lows near 43. (seasonal averages high 55 low 39)

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Your Local College Football Games Weather Forecast:

Saturday November 11th

Ducks vs. USC Trojans at Autzen Stadium-Game time 7:30 pm – Preliminary Weather Forecast – Mostly cloudy 48 Degrees, cooling as the game progresses, 50% chance of rain falling to a 40% chance.

Beavers vs Stanford Cardinal at Reser Stadium- Game time 2:30 pm -Preliminary Weather Forecast – Mostly cloudy 57 degrees, cooling as the game progresses, 50% chance of rain falling to a 40% chance.

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Home Wood Heating Advisory:

Eugene-Springfield:

YELLOW -Caution is Advised. Fireplace and wood stove use is discouraged. Be prepared to stop using fireplace or wood stoves if it goes to Red, unless it is your only source of heat.

Oakridge & Westfir:

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 patchy evening fog, partly cloudy late tonight,
  • Cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain and a bit warmer Thursday afternoon, evening rain, rain likely (70%) with patchy fog late Thursday night (0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of showers Friday (snow level 3,500 ft.), a slight (20%) chance of rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain Saturday (Veterans Day), then a (30%) chance of rain Saturday night.
  • lows 38-44 cooling to 42 Friday night and Saturday night highs 57-55 warming back to 57 Saturday.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain Sunday, a (30%) chance of rain Sunday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with (40%) chance of rain Monday, rain likely (70%) at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain likely (70%), and a bit cooler with rain Tuesday afternoon,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain Wednesday.
  • highs 59-54 lows near 45. (seasonal averages high 56 low 42)

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

  • Mostly clear this evening, mostly cloudy with inland patchy fog late tonight,
  • Cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM coastal rain and coastal rain and a bit warmer in the afternoon while a (30%) chance of inland rain and a bit cooler Thursday afternoon, evening coastal rain and coastal rain likely (70%) late at night while inland rain likely (70%) and patchy inland fog late Thursday night (0.25 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Friday, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of rain Saturday (Veterans Day) and Saturday night.
  • lows 40-47 highs 62-64.
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Sunday, a good (50%) chance of rain Sunday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain, rain likely (70%) and a bit cooler Monday afternoon, rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain likely (70%), rain and a bit cooler Tuesday afternoon and Tuesday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy with rain Wednesday.
  • highs 64-62 lows near 47 (seasonal averages high 58 low 44)

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

  • Mostly clear with patchy fog late tonight,
  • Patchy AM fog, mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow Thursday afternoon (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), rain and snow with patchy fog late Thursday night (0.25 in. of rain possible, 2 in. of snow possible),
  • Clouds and sun with a good (50%) chance of AM rain and snow, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow Friday afternoon, then a good (50%) chance of rain and snow at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain and snow, a mix of clouds and sun with a good (50%) chance of rain Saturday afternoon (Veterans Day), partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening rain, just mostly cloudy late Saturday night.
  • free air freezing level 8,000 ft. tonight, snow level 4,000 ft. Thursday through Friday, 4,500 ft. Friday night, 5,000 ft. Saturday, then 6,000 ft. Saturday night.
  •  lows 25-30 highs 46-42.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain Sunday and in the evening, a (30%) chance of rain and snow late Sunday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain and snow and a bit cooler Monday afternoon, a good (50%) chance of evening rain and snow, rain likely (70%) at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and snow likely (70%) Tuesday and Tuesday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain and snow Wednesday.
  • snow level 6,000 ft. Sunday, 6,500 ft. Sunday night, 6,000 ft. Monday and Monday night, 5,500 ft. Tuesday and Tuesday night, then 5,000 ft. Wednesday.
  • highs 48-43 lows 32-34.

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


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

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An atmospheric river is still aimed at us bringing even more rain. A short break from the rain for your Wednesday. The graphics for days 1-3  show the a frontal system moved through the Pacific Northwest Monday with another following behind it. The graphics for days 3-7   Friday through Tuesday show a complex frontal system will be pushing in Friday, and another complex frontal system will be pushing through next Sunday and Monday. One more front shows up for next Tuesday.

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Air Quality Index:
Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 63 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 31 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality is 45 in the Good 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 RECREATIONAL USE HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR LAKE  EWAUNA 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 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 PUBLIC HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR UNSAFE LEVELS OF FECAL BACTERIA IN OCEAN WATERS AT HARRIS BEACH IN CURRY 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 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:

  • AM clouds and sun with patchy fog, sunny and a bit cooler this afternoon, partly cloudy this evening, mostly cloudy with patchy fog late tonight,
  • Patchy AM fog, rain and a bit cooler Thursday afternoon and evening (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), showers likely (70%) Thursday night (0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with AM showers likely (70%), a (40%) chance of rain and a bit warmer Friday afternoon, then a good (50%) chance of rain Friday night.
  • highs 55-53 warming to back to 55 Friday lows 35-42.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of rain Saturday (Veterans Day) and Saturday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Sunday, showers likely (70%) at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with showers likely (70%) Monday and Monday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy with showers Tuesday.
  • highs 57-54 lows near 43. (seasonal averages high 56 low 39)

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Your Local College Football Games Weather Forecast:

Saturday November 11th

Ducks vs. USC Trojans at Autzen Stadium-Game time 7:30 pm – Preliminary Weather Forecast – Mostly cloudy 48 Degrees, cooling as the game progresses, 50% chance of rain.

Beavers vs Stanford Cardinal at Reser Stadium- Game time 2:30 pm -Preliminary Weather Forecast – Mostly cloudy 56 degrees, cooling as the game progresses, 50% chance of rain.

 

 

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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:

  • Partly cloudy with widespread AM fog, sunny this afternoon, mostly clear with patchy evening fog, mostly cloudy with widespread fog late tonight,
  • Cloudy with patchy AM fog and rain likely (70%), rain Thursday afternoon and evening (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), a good (50%) chance of rain late at night (0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain Friday afternoon, then a slight (20%) chance of rain Friday night.
  • highs near 55 lows 38-43 cooling to 40 Friday night.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a (30%) chance of rain Saturday (Veterans Day), a (30%) chance of rain Saturday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain Sunday, a good (50%) chance of rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain likely (70%) Monday and Monday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain Tuesday.
  • highs 58-55 warming to 57 Tuesday  lows 43-45 cooling back to 43 Monday night. (seasonal averages high 57 low 42)

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

  • AM clouds with patchy inland fog, sunny and a bit warmer this afternoon, mostly clear this evening, patchy fog late tonight,
  • Cloudy with widespread AM inland fog, rain and a bit cooler Thursday afternoon and evening (0.10 in. of rain possible), rain likely (70%) late at night (0.25 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Friday, then mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain Friday night.
  • highs near 62 lows 42-45.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of showers Saturday (Veterans Day) and Saturday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Sunday, rain likely (70%) at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) Monday, rain Monday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy with rain Tuesday.
  • highs 64-62 warming to warming back to 64 Tuesday lows near 47 (seasonal averages high 58 low 45)

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

  • Some AM clouds, mostly sunny and a bit cooler this afternoon, partly cloudy tonight,
  • Clouds and sun with good (50%) chance of AM rain, cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow Thursday afternoon, evening rain and snow, rain and snow showers late at night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun with a good (50%) chance of AM showers with snow showers likely (70%), a mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of showers and snow showers Friday afternoon, a slight (20%) chance of evening rain and snow showers, then a good (50%) chance of rain and snow showers late Friday night.
  • snow level 3,500 ft. tonight, free air freezing level 5,500 ft. Wednesday afternoon, 8,000 ft. Wednesday night, snow level 4,500 ft. Thursday, 4,500 ft. Thursday night, 4,000 ft. Friday, then 4,500 ft. Friday night.
  • highs 45-39 lows 24-28.
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM snow showers, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of showers Saturday afternoon (Veterans Day), mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of showers and a (40%) of showers and snow showers Saturday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of AM rain showers and snow showers Sunday, rain showers and and snow showers likely (70%) at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with AM showers likely (70%) and a (40%) chance of snow showers, showers and snow showers and a bit cooler Monday afternoon, rain and snow showers likely (70%) Monday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy with showers and snow showers Tuesday.
  • snow level 5,000 ft. Saturday, 6,000 ft. Saturday night, 5,500 ft. Sunday, 6,000 ft. Sunday night, 5,500 ft. Monday, then 5,000 ft. Monday night and Tuesday.
  • highs 42-45 cooling to 27 Tuesday lows 29-32 warming to 43 Sunday night and Monday night.

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

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An atmospheric river is still aimed at us bringing even more rain. The graphics for days 1-3  show the a frontal system moved through the Pacific Northwest Monday with another following behind it. A short break from the rain Wednesday. The graphics for days 3-7   Friday through Tuesday show a complex frontal system will be pushing in Friday, and another complex frontal system will be pushing through next Sunday and Monday. One more front shows up for next Tuesday.

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Air Quality Index:
Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 27 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 19 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality is 38 in the Good 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 RECREATIONAL USE HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR LAKE  EWAUNA 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 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 PUBLIC HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR UNSAFE LEVELS OF FECAL BACTERIA IN OCEAN WATERS AT HARRIS BEACH IN CURRY 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 PUBLIC HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR UNSAFE LEVELS OF FECAL BACTERIA IN OCEAN WATERS AT BEVERLY BEACH IN LINCOLN COUNTY. PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE WATER IN THIS AREA UNTIL THE ADVISORY IS LIFTED. UNSAFE LEVELS OF FECAL BACTERIA CAN CAUSE DIARRHEA, STOMACH CRAMPS, SKIN RASHES, UPPER RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND OTHER ILLNESSES. CHILDREN, THE ELDERLY, AND THOSE WITH A COMPROMISED IMMUNE SYSTEM SHOULD USE EXTRA CAUTION AS THEY ARE MORE VULNERABLE TO TO ILLNESSES FROM WATERBORNE BACTERIA. VISITORS SHOULD AVOID WADING IN NEARBY CREEKS, POLS OF WATER ON THE BEACH, OR IN DISCOLORED WATER, AND STAY CLEAR OF WATER RUNOFF FLOWING INTO THE OCEAN.
  • A RECREATIONAL USE HEALTH ADVISORY HAS BEEN EXPANDED FOR THE AREA FROM THE ROSS ISLAND LAGOON TO RIVERPLACE MARINA IN MULTNOMAH COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF A CYANOBACTERIA BLOOM. PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH SPEED WATER ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS OF THE LAKE AND SLOUGH WHERE BLOOMS ARE, AS THE MAJOR ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER, THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. THE OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THE AREA AND ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS CATCH AND RELEASE FISHING, CAMPING, HIKING, BILKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY. SPRAYS COULD LEAD TO THE RISK OF INHALING CYANOTOXINS. DRINKING WATER FROM THE LAKE IS ESPECIALLY DANGEROUS.
  • A RECREATIONAL USE HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR THE WILLAMETTE RIVER FROM ROSS ISLAND DOWNSTREAM (NORTH) TO THE AREA NEAR CATHEDRAL PARK IN PORTLAND, IN MULTNOMAH COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF A CYANOBACTERIA BLOOM. PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH SPEED WATER ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS OF THE LAKE AND SLOUGH WHERE BLOOMS ARE, AS THE MAJOR ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER, THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. THE OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THE AREA AND ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, CAMPING, HIKING, BILKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY. SPRAYS COULD LEAD TO THE RISK OF INHALING CYANOTOXINS.DO NOT DRINK THE WATER.
  • A RECREATIONAL USE HEALTH ADVISORY CONTINUES IN EFFECT FOR ARRONS LAKE, BUT HAS BEEN LIFTED FOR PETE’S SLOUGH AND STURGEON LAKE ON SAUVIE ISLAND DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF A CYANOBACTERIA BLOOM. PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH SPEED WATER ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS OF THE LAKE AND SLOUGH WHERE BLOOMS ARE, AS THE MAJOR ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER, THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. THE OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THE AREA AND ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, CAMPING, HIKING, BILKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY. SPRAYS COULD LEAD TO THE RISK OF INHALING CYANOTOXINS.
  • A RECREATIONAL USE HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR AGENCY LAKE AND EXTENDED THE ADVISORY FOR THE SOUTHERN PORTION OF UPPER KLAMATH LAKE, FROM HOWARD’S BAY SOUTH TO THE LINK RIVER DAM  IN KLAMATH COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF A CYANOBACTERIA BLOOM. PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH SPEED WATER ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS OF THE RESERVOIR WHERE BLOOMS ARE, AS THE MAJOR ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER, THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. THE OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT AND ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, CAMPING, HIKING, BILKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY. SPRAYS COULD LEAD TO THE RISK OF INHALING CYANOTOXINS.
  • A PERMANENT HEALTH ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE SOUTH UMPQUA RIVER BAR. POOLS IN THE BEDROCK ALONG THE RIVERS EDGE ARE KNOWN TO DEVELOP BLUE-GREEN ALGAE (CYANOBACTERIAL) BLOOMS THAT CAN BE HARMFUL TO PETS AND PEOPLE IF ACCIDENTAL INGESTION OCCURS. SIGNS HAVE BEEN POSTED ALONG SEVERAL ACCESS AREAS ALONG THE  RIVER.

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

  • Partly cloudy with areas of fog late tonight,
  • AM clouds and sun with patchy fog, sunny and a bit cooler Wednesday afternoon, partly cloudy in the evening, mostly cloudy with patchy fog late Wednesday night,
  • Patchy AM fog, rain and a bit cooler Thursday afternoon and evening (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), showers likely (70%) Thursday night (0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with AM showers likely (70%), a (40%) chance of rain and a bit warmer Friday afternoon, then a good (50%) chance of rain Friday night .
  • lows 38-35 warming to 42 Friday night highs 55-53 warming to back to 55 Friday.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of rain Saturday (Veterans Day) and Saturday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Sunday, showers likely (70%) at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with showers likely (70%) Monday and Monday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy with showers Tuesday.
  • highs 57-54 lows near 43. (seasonal averages high 56 low 39)

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Your Local College Football Games Weather Forecast:

Saturday November 11th

Ducks vs. USC Trojans at Autzen Stadium-Game time 7:30 pm – Preliminary Weather Forecast – Mostly cloudy 48 Degrees, cooling as the game progresses, 50% chance of rain.

Beavers vs Stanford Cardinal at Reser Stadium- Game time 2:30 pm -Preliminary Weather Forecast – Mostly cloudy 56 degrees, cooling as the game progresses, 50% chance of rain.

 

 

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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:

  • Partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening rain, mostly cloudy with a patchy widespread fog late tonight,
  • Partly cloudy with widespread AM fog, sunny Wednesday afternoon, mostly clear with patchy evening fog, mostly cloudy with widespread fog Wednesday night,
  • Cloudy with patchy AM fog and rain likely (70%), rain Thursday afternoon and evening (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), a good (50%) chance of rain late at night (0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain Friday afternoon, then a slight (20%) chance of rain Friday night.
  • lows 40-38 warming to 43 Thursday cooling to 40 Friday night highs near 55.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a (30%) chance of rain Saturday (Veterans Day), a (30%) chance of rain Saturday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain Sunday, a good (50%) chance of rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain likely (70%) Monday and Monday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain Tuesday.
  • highs 58-55 warming to 57 Tuesday  lows 43-45 cooling back to 43 Monday night. (seasonal averages high 57 low 42)

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

  • Mostly clear this evening, mostly cloudy with inland patchy fog late tonight,
  • AM clouds with patchy inland fog, sunny and a bit warmer Wednesday afternoon, mostly clear in the evening, patchy fog late Wednesday night,
  • Cloudy with widespread AM inland fog, rain and a bit cooler Thursday afternoon and evening (0.10 in. of rain possible), rain likely (70%) late at night (0.25 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Friday, then mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain Friday night.
  • lows 42-45 highs near 62.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of showers Saturday (Veterans Day) and Saturday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Sunday, rain likely (70%) at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) Monday, rain Monday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy with rain Tuesday.
  • highs 64-62 warming to warming back to 64 Tuesday lows near 47 (seasonal averages high 58 low 45)

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

  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening showers, just partly cloudy late tonight,
  • Some AM clouds, mostly sunny and a bit cooler Wednesday afternoon, partly cloudy Wednesday night,
  • Clouds and sun with good (50%) chance of AM rain, cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow Thursday afternoon, evening rain and snow, rain and snow showers late at night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun with a good (50%) chance of AM showers with snow showers likely (70%), a mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of showers and snow showers Friday afternoon, a slight (20%) chance of evening rain and snow showers, then a good (50%) chance of rain and snow showers late Friday night.
  • snow level 3,500 ft. tonight, free air freezing level 5,500 ft. Wednesday afternoon, 8,000 ft. Wednesday night, snow level 4,500 ft. Thursday, 4,500 ft. Thursday night, 4,000 ft. Friday, then 4,500 ft. Friday night.
  • lows 22-28 highs 45-39.
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM snow showers, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of showers Saturday afternoon (Veterans Day), mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of showers and a (40%) of showers and snow showers Saturday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of AM rain showers and snow showers Sunday, rain showers and and snow showers likely (70%) at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with AM showers likely (70%) and a (40%) chance of snow showers, showers and snow showers and a bit cooler Monday afternoon, rain and snow showers likely (70%) Monday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy with showers and snow showers Tuesday.
  • snow level 5,000 ft. Saturday, 6,000 ft. Saturday night, 5,500 ft. Sunday, 6,000 ft. Sunday night, 5,500 ft. Monday, then 5,000 ft. Monday night and Tuesday.
  • highs 42-45 cooling to 27 Tuesday lows 29-32 warming to 43 Sunday night and Monday night.

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

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Upper Level High Pressure (“Arch” shape) is now moving toward us. An atmospheric river is aimed at us bringing more rain. The graphics for days 1-3  show the a frontal system moved through the Pacific Northwest today with another following behind it. The graphics for days 3-7   Thursday through Monday show a complex frontal system will be pushing in between Thursday and Friday, and another complex frontal system will be pushing through next Sunday and Monday. One more front shows up for Tuesday.

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Air Quality Index:
Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 24 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 14 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality is 22 in the Good 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 RECREATIONAL USE HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR LAKE  EWAUNA 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 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 PUBLIC HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR UNSAFE LEVELS OF FECAL BACTERIA IN OCEAN WATERS AT HARRIS BEACH IN CURRY 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 PUBLIC HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR UNSAFE LEVELS OF FECAL BACTERIA IN OCEAN WATERS AT BEVERLY BEACH IN LINCOLN COUNTY. PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE WATER IN THIS AREA UNTIL THE ADVISORY IS LIFTED. UNSAFE LEVELS OF FECAL BACTERIA CAN CAUSE DIARRHEA, STOMACH CRAMPS, SKIN RASHES, UPPER RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND OTHER ILLNESSES. CHILDREN, THE ELDERLY, AND THOSE WITH A COMPROMISED IMMUNE SYSTEM SHOULD USE EXTRA CAUTION AS THEY ARE MORE VULNERABLE TO TO ILLNESSES FROM WATERBORNE BACTERIA. VISITORS SHOULD AVOID WADING IN NEARBY CREEKS, POLS OF WATER ON THE BEACH, OR IN DISCOLORED WATER, AND STAY CLEAR OF WATER RUNOFF FLOWING INTO THE OCEAN.
  • A RECREATIONAL USE HEALTH ADVISORY HAS BEEN EXPANDED FOR THE AREA FROM THE ROSS ISLAND LAGOON TO RIVERPLACE MARINA IN MULTNOMAH COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF A CYANOBACTERIA BLOOM. PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH SPEED WATER ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS OF THE LAKE AND SLOUGH WHERE BLOOMS ARE, AS THE MAJOR ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER, THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. THE OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THE AREA AND ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS CATCH AND RELEASE FISHING, CAMPING, HIKING, BILKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY. SPRAYS COULD LEAD TO THE RISK OF INHALING CYANOTOXINS. DRINKING WATER FROM THE LAKE IS ESPECIALLY DANGEROUS.
  • A RECREATIONAL USE HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR THE WILLAMETTE RIVER FROM ROSS ISLAND DOWNSTREAM (NORTH) TO THE AREA NEAR CATHEDRAL PARK IN PORTLAND, IN MULTNOMAH COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF A CYANOBACTERIA BLOOM. PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH SPEED WATER ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS OF THE LAKE AND SLOUGH WHERE BLOOMS ARE, AS THE MAJOR ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER, THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. THE OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THE AREA AND ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, CAMPING, HIKING, BILKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY. SPRAYS COULD LEAD TO THE RISK OF INHALING CYANOTOXINS.DO NOT DRINK THE WATER.
  • A RECREATIONAL USE HEALTH ADVISORY CONTINUES IN EFFECT FOR ARRONS LAKE, BUT HAS BEEN LIFTED FOR PETE’S SLOUGH AND STURGEON LAKE ON SAUVIE ISLAND DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF A CYANOBACTERIA BLOOM. PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH SPEED WATER ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS OF THE LAKE AND SLOUGH WHERE BLOOMS ARE, AS THE MAJOR ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER, THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. THE OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THE AREA AND ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, CAMPING, HIKING, BILKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY. SPRAYS COULD LEAD TO THE RISK OF INHALING CYANOTOXINS.
  • A RECREATIONAL USE HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR AGENCY LAKE AND EXTENDED THE ADVISORY FOR THE SOUTHERN PORTION OF UPPER KLAMATH LAKE, FROM HOWARD’S BAY SOUTH TO THE LINK RIVER DAM  IN KLAMATH COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF A CYANOBACTERIA BLOOM. PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH SPEED WATER ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS OF THE RESERVOIR WHERE BLOOMS ARE, AS THE MAJOR ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER, THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. THE OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT AND ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, CAMPING, HIKING, BILKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY. SPRAYS COULD LEAD TO THE RISK OF INHALING CYANOTOXINS.
  • A PERMANENT HEALTH ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE SOUTH UMPQUA RIVER BAR. POOLS IN THE BEDROCK ALONG THE RIVERS EDGE ARE KNOWN TO DEVELOP BLUE-GREEN ALGAE (CYANOBACTERIAL) BLOOMS THAT CAN BE HARMFUL TO PETS AND PEOPLE IF ACCIDENTAL INGESTION OCCURS. SIGNS HAVE BEEN POSTED ALONG SEVERAL ACCESS AREAS ALONG THE  RIVER.

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

  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM showers and thunderstorms, a mix of clouds and sun and slightly warmer with a good (50%) chance of showers this afternoon (0.25 in. of rain possible, more in storms), partly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of evening showers, a just partly cloudy tonight,
  • AM clouds and fog with patchy fog, sunny and a bit cooler Wednesday afternoon, partly cloudy in the evening, mostly cloudy with patchy fog late night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain, rain and a bit cooler Thursday afternoon, then rain Thursday night.
  • highs 57-53 lows 38-42.
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit warmer Friday, a good (50%) chance of rain Friday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of rain Saturday (Veterans Day) and at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of rain Sunday, a good (50%) chance of rain Sunday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain likely (70%) Monday.
  • highs 55-57 cooling back to 55 Monday lows 40-42. (seasonal averages high 56 low 39)

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Your Local College Football Games Weather Forecast:

Saturday November 11th

Ducks vs. USC Trojans at Autzen Stadium-Game time 7:30 pm – Preliminary Weather Forecast – Mostly cloudy 48 Degrees, cooling as the game progresses, 50% chance of rain.

Beavers vs Stanford Cardinal at Reser Stadium- Game time 2:30 pm -Preliminary Weather Forecast – Mostly cloudy 56 degrees, cooling as the game progresses, 50% chance of rain.

 

 

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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:

  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms, a good (50%) chance of rain and a bit cooler this afternoon (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening rain, partly cloudy with a patchy fog late tonight,
  • Partly cloudy with patchy AM fog, sunny Wednesday afternoon, mostly clear in the evening,  mostly cloudy with patchy fog at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with patchy AM fog and rain likely (70%), rain Thursday afternoon, rain Thursday night.
  • highs near 55 lows 39-37 warming to 44 Thursday.
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain likely (70%), a good (50%) chance of rain and a bit cooler Friday afternoon, a (50%) chance of rain Friday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a (30%) chance of rain Saturday (Veterans Day), a good (50%) chance of rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Sunday and Sunday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain likely (70%), then a good (50%) chance of rain Monday afternoon.
  • highs 55-58 cooling to 56 Monday lows 40-44 (seasonal averages high 57 low 42)

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

  • Mostly cloudy with AM coastal showers likely (70%) and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms and partly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of coastal rain with a slight (20%) chance of  thunderstorms and a bit warmer this afternoon while inland AM showers with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms and a good (50%) of inland rain with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms and a bit warmer this afternoon (0.10 in. of rain possible), mostly clear with a slight (20%) chance of evening rain, partly cloudy with patchy fog late tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Patchy AM fog, sunny Wednesday afternoon, mostly clear in the evening, then mostly cloudy with patchy fog late Wednesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with patchy AM fog and rain likely (70%), rain Thursday afternoon, rain Thursday night.
  • highs near 62 lows 42-40 warming to 45 Thursday night.
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain likely (70%), a good (50%) chance of rain Friday afternoon, a (40%) chance of rain Friday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of rain Saturday (Veterans Day), a good (50%) chance of rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Sunday, rain likely (70%) Sunday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) Monday.
  • highs 62-63 lows 44-46 (seasonal averages high 59 low 45)

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

  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain and snow showers (snow possibly heavy at times), a good (50%) chance of rain and snow showers and a bit cooler this afternoon (0.50 in. of rain possible, 1-4 in of snow possible), evening rain and snow showers likely (70%), partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow showers late tonight,
  • Some AM clouds, sunny and a bit warmer Wednesday afternoon, mostly clear at night,
  • Clouds and sun with slight (20%) chance of rain, a mix of clouds and sun with rain and a (40%) chance of snow Thursday afternoon, then snow and rain Thursday night.
  • snow level 4,500 ft. today, 3,500 ft. tonight, free air freezing level 5,500 ft.rising to 7,500 ft. Wednesday afternoon, 8,000 ft. Wednesday night, snow level 4,500 ft. Thursday, then 5,000 ft. Thursday night.
  • highs 36-44 lows 22-29.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain and snow Friday, rain and snow Friday night.
  • A mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow Saturday (Veterans Day), a good (50%) chance of rain and snow Saturday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow Sunday and at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) with a (40%) chance of snow Monday morning, then rain likely (70%) with snow likely (70%) Monday afternoon.
  • snow level 4,000 ft. Friday and Friday night, 5,000 ft. Saturday, 5,500 ft. Saturday night through Sunday night, then 5,000 ft. Monday.
  • highs 37-44 lows 25-30.

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


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

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Upper Level High Pressure (“Arch” shape) is now moving toward us. An atmospheric river is aimed at us bringing more rain. The graphics for days 1-3  show the a frontal system moved through the Pacific Northwest today with another following behind it. The graphics for days 3-7   Thursday through Monday show a complex frontal system will be pushing in between Thursday and Friday, and another complex frontal system will be pushing through next Sunday and Monday.

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Air Quality Index:
Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 28 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 14 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality is 30 in the Good 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 RECREATIONAL USE HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR LAKE  EWAUNA 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 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 PUBLIC HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR UNSAFE LEVELS OF FECAL BACTERIA IN OCEAN WATERS AT HARRIS BEACH IN CURRY 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 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 evening showers and a (30%) chance of thunderstorms, showers with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms late tonight (0.50 in. of rain possible, more in storms),
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM showers and thunderstorms, a mix of clouds and sun and slightly warmer with a good (50%) chance of showers Tuesday afternoon (0.25 in. of rain possible, more in storms), partly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of evening showers, a just partly cloudy Tuesday night,
  • AM clouds and fog with patchy fog, sunny and a bit cooler Wednesday afternoon, partly cloudy in the evening, mostly cloudy with patchy fog late night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain, rain and a bit cooler Thursday afternoon, then rain Thursday night.
  • lows 47-35 warming to 42 Thursday night highs 57-53.
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit warmer Friday, a good (50%) chance of rain Friday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of rain Saturday (Veterans Day) and at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of rain Sunday, a good (50%) chance of rain Sunday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain likely (70%) Monday.
  • highs 55-57 cooling back to 55 Monday lows 40-42. (seasonal averages high 56 low 39)

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Your Local College Football Games Weather Forecast:

Saturday November 11th

Ducks vs. USC Trojans at Autzen Stadium-Game time 7:30 pm – Preliminary Weather Forecast – Mostly cloudy 50 Degrees, cooling as the game progresses.

Beavers vs Stanford Cardinal at Reser Stadium- Game time 2:30 pm -Preliminary Weather Forecast – Mostly cloudy 56 degrees, cooling as the game progresses.

 

 

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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:

  • Mostly cloudy with evening showers likely (70%) and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms, showers late tonight (0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms, a good (50%) chance of rain and a bit cooler Tuesday afternoon (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening rain, partly cloudy with a patchy fog at night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Partly cloudy with patchy AM fog, sunny Wednesday afternoon, mostly clear in the evening,  mostly cloudy with patchy fog at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with patchy AM fog and rain likely (70%), rain Thursday afternoon, rain Thursday night.
  • lows 46-37 warming to 44 Thursday highs near 55.
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain likely (70%), a good (50%) chance of rain and a bit cooler Friday afternoon, a (50%) chance of rain Friday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a (30%) chance of rain Saturday (Veterans Day), a good (50%) chance of rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Sunday and Sunday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain likely (70%), then a good (50%) chance of rain Monday afternoon.
  • highs 55-58 cooling to 56 Monday lows 40-44 (seasonal averages high 57 low 42)

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

  • Mostly cloudy with coastal showers likely (70%) and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms this evening and tonight while inland evening showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms and inland showers late tonight (0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with AM coastal showers likely (70%) and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms and partly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of coastal rain with a slight (20%) chance of  thunderstorms and a bit warmer Tuesday afternoon while inland AM showers with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms and a good (50%) of inland rain with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms and a bit warmer Tuesday afternoon (0.10 in. of rain possible), mostly clear with a slight (20%) chance of evening rain, partly cloudy with patchy fog late at  night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Patchy AM fog, sunny Wednesday afternoon, mostly clear in the evening, then mostly cloudy with patchy fog late Wednesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with patchy AM fog and rain likely (70%), rain Thursday afternoon, rain Thursday night.
  • lows 49-40 warming to 45 Thursday night highs near 62.
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain likely (70%), a good (50%) chance of rain Friday afternoon, a (40%) chance of rain Friday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of rain Saturday (Veterans Day), a good (50%) chance of rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Sunday, rain likely (70%) Sunday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) Monday.
  • highs 62-63 lows 44-46 (seasonal averages high 59 low 45)

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

  • Mostly cloudy with evening rain and snow showers likely (70%) a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms, rain and snow showers likely (70%) late tonight (0.50 in. of rain possible, more in storms, 1-4 in. of snow possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain and snow showers (snow possibly heavy at times), a (%) chance of rain and snow showers and a bit cooler Tuesday afternoon (0.50 in. of rain possible, 1-4 in of snow possible), evening rain and snow showers likely (70%), partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow showers late Tuesday night,
  • Some AM clouds, sunny and a bit warmer Wednesday afternoon, mostly clear at night,
  • Clouds and sun with slight (20%) chance of rain, a mix of clouds and sun with rain and a (40%) chance of snow Thursday afternoon, then snow and rain Thursday night.
  • snow level 4,500 ft. tonight and Tuesday, 3,500 ft. Tuesday night, free air freezing level 5,500 ft.rising to 7,500 ft. Wednesday afternoon, 8,000 ft. Wednesday night, snow level 4,500 ft. Thursday, then 5,000 ft. Thursday night.
  • lows 30-22 warming to 29 Thursday night highs 36-44.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain and snow Friday, rain and snow Friday night.
  • A mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow Saturday (Veterans Day), a good (50%) chance of rain and snow Saturday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow Sunday and at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) with a (40%) chance of snow Monday morning, then rain likely (70%) with snow likely (70%) Monday afternoon.
  • snow level 4,000 ft. Friday and Friday night, 5,000 ft. Saturday, 5,500 ft. Saturday night through Sunday night, then 5,000 ft. Monday.
  • highs 37-44 lows 25-30.

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Here is my new weekly weather quiz question. What is  “NWR?”

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Upper Level High Pressure (“Arch” shape) is now moving toward us. An atmospheric river is aimed at us bringing more rain. The graphics for days 1-3  show the a frontal system moving through the Pacific Northwest today with another following behind it. The graphics for days 3-7   Thursday through Monday show a complex frontal system will be pushing in between Thursday and Friday, and another complex frontal system will be offshore next Sunday.

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Air Quality Index:
Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 16 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 15 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality is 15 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)
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ADVISORIES:
  • A WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7  PM TONIGHT FOR THE GREATER PORTLAND METRO AREA, THE CENTRAL WILLAMETTE VALLEY, AND THE SOUTH WILLAMETTE VALLEY.
  • A WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM UNTIL 4 PM TODAY FOR NORTHERN AND EASTERN KLAMATH COUNTY, AND WESTERN, CENTRAL, AND EASTERN LAKE COUNTY.

HEALTH ADVISORIES:

  • A RECREATIONAL USE HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR LAKE  EWAUNA 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 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 PUBLIC HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR UNSAFE LEVELS OF FECAL BACTERIA IN OCEAN WATERS AT HARRIS BEACH IN CURRY 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 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 showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms and a bit cooler today (0.50 in. of rain possible), showers with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms tonight (0.25 in. of rain possible, more in storms),
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with showers Tuesday (0.10 in. of rain possible), a good (50%) chance of evening showers, a slight (20%) chance of showers late at night,
  • Then partly cloudy Wednesday and Wednesday night.
  • highs 58-55 lows 46-36.
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain, rain and a bit cooler Thursday afternoon, showers Thursday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with showers and a bit warmer Friday, a good (50%) chance of showers at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain, rain likely (70%) Saturday afternoon (Veterans Day), then rain likely (70%) Saturday night and Sunday.
  • highs 54-56 lows 42-40 warming to 43 Saturday night (seasonal averages high 56 low 39)

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Your Local College Football Games Weather Forecast:

Saturday November 11th

Ducks vs. USC Trojans at Autzen Stadium-Game time 7:30 pm – Preliminary Weather Forecast – Mostly cloudy 50 Degrees, cooling as the game progresses.

Beavers vs Stanford Cardinal at Reser Stadium- Game time 2:30 pm -Preliminary Weather Forecast – Mostly cloudy 56 degrees, cooling as the game progresses.

 

 

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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:

  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms today (0.25 in. of rain possible), showers with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms tonight (0.25 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms, rain and a bit cooler Tuesday afternoon (0.10 in. of rain possible), a good (50%) chance of rain at night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Partly cloudy and a bit warmer Wednesday, then partly cloudy Wednesday night.
  • highs 57-55 lows 46-38.
  • Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain Thursday, rain Thursday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain likely (70%), a good (50%) chance of rain and a bit cooler Friday afternoon, a (50%) chance of rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a (40%) chance of rain Saturday (Veterans Day), a good (50%) chance of rain Saturday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Sunday.
  • highs 55-56 lows 42-44 (seasonal averages high 58 low 42)

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

  • Mostly cloudy and breezy (Wind: SW 15-25 mph gusts to 40 mph late morning into this afternoon) with showers and a good (50%) chance of thunderstorms and a bit cooler today (0.25 in. of rain possible), coastal showers with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms while inland evening showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms and inland rain late tonight (0.25 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with AM coastal showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms while inland rain with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms, rain Tuesday  afternoon (0.10 in. of rain possible), mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of evening rain, partly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain late at  night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Partly cloudy Wednesday, then partly cloudy Wednesday night.
  • highs near 62 lows 58-42.
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain likely (70%), rain Thursday afternoon, rain Thursday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain likely (70%), a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of rain Friday afternoon, a good (50%) chance of rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain likely (70%) Saturday (Veterans Day), rain likely (70%) Saturday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain likely (70%) Sunday.
  • highs 62-64 lows 45-47. (seasonal averages high 59 low 45)

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

  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms today (0.50 in. of rain possible, more in storms), snow showers and showers with a slight (20%) chance of evening thunderstorms, showers late tonight (0.50 in. of rain possible, more in storms, 1-3 in. of snow possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and snow showers and a bit cooler Tuesday, evening snow and rain showers likely (70%), partly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow showers late at night,
  • Some AM clouds, sunny and a bit warmer Wednesday afternoon, then partly cloudy Wednesday night.
  • snow level 5,500 ft. today, 4,500 ft. tonight and Tuesday, 4,000 ft. Tuesday night, free air freezing level 6,500 ft.Wednesday, then 7,500 ft. Wednesday night.
  • highs 39-36 warming to 42 Wednesday lows 30-23 warming to 25 Wednesday night.
  • Mostly cloudy with slight (20%) chance of AM rain, rain with a (40%) chance of snow and the a bit warmer Thursday afternoon, rain and snow showers Thursday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain and snow showers Friday, a good (50%) chance of rain and snow showers at night.
  • A mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow Saturday (Veterans Day) and Saturday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow Sunday.
  • snow level 5,500 ft. Thursday and Thursday night, 4,500 ft. Friday and Friday night, then 5,500 ft. Saturday through Sunday night,
  • highs 43-37 warming to 42 Saturday and Sunday lows 28-26 warming to 30 Friday night.

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