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Here is my weekly weather quiz question. What is an “Omega High?”

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Frontal systems are moving through Oregon bringing rain and they will be pushed by Atmospheric Rivers. The graphics for days 1-3  show a cold front slowly pushing through the Pacific Northwest. The graphics for days 3-7  Sunday through Thursday show frontal systems sliding through Oregon Sunday and next Thursday.
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Air Quality Index:
Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 12 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 46 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality is 16 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)
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ADVISORIES:
  • A FLOOD WARNING IS IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY FRIDAY MORNING FOR THE LUCKIAMUTE RIVER NEAR SUVER AFFECTING POLK AND BENTON COUNTIES.
  • A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM TODAY FOR NORTHERN AND EASTERN KLAMATH COUNTY, AND WESTERN, CENTRAL, AND EASTERN LAKE COUNTY.
  • A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM FRIDAY ABOVE 3,500 FT. FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON CASCADES, THE SISKIYOU MOUNTAINS, AND THE SOUTHERN OREGON CASCADES,.
  • A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TODAY UNTIL 10 AM FRIDAY ABOVE 4,000 FT. FOR THE NORTHERN BLUE MOUNTAINS OF OREGON AND THE NORTHWEST BLUE MOUNTAINS.
  • A BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT FOR DANGEROUS SNEAKER WAVES IS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON FOR THE NORTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST AND THE CENTRAL OREGON COAST.

HEALTH ADVISORIES:

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

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Forecast for the Southern and lower Mid Willamette Valley including Eugene-Springfield and Albany-Corvallis:,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with showers today (0.25 in. of rain possible), showers tonight (0.25 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM showers, a (30%) chance of showers Friday afternoon, rain likely (70%) late at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain Saturday, then rain Saturday night.
  • highs near 49 lows 38-36 warming to 43 Saturday night.
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit warmer Sunday, rain Sunday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a (40%) of rain and a bit cooler Monday, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening rain, just partly cloudy at night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler Tuesday, partly cloudy in the evening, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain late Tuesday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain Wednesday.
  • highs 53-47 lows 42-34. (seasonal averages high 48 low 35)
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Your Local College Football Games Weather Forecast:
THE VRBO FIESTA BOWL
Oregon Ducks vs. Liberty Flames at AT&T Stadium, Dallas, TX. –  Game time: 10 am – Way to early for a preliminary weather forecast. The weather forecast will be inconsequential because the stadium has a roof.
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Home Wood Heating Advisory:
Eugene-Springfield: GREEN – Burning wood in wood stoves or fireplaces is allowed.
Oakridge: GREEN- Burning wood in wood stoves or fireplaces is allowed.
*Pellet stoves can be used anytime since they don’t produce the particulate smoke.
Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)
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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:
  • Mostly cloudy with AM showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms, showers likely (70%) and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms this afternoon (snow level 3,000 ft.), showers and snow with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms late tonight (snow level 2,500 ft., no snow accumulation expected),
  • Mostly cloudy with AM snow and rain likely (70%), a good (50%) chance of rain and a bit cooler Friday afternoon, a slight (20%) chance of evening rain, a (30%) chance of rain and snow late at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain Saturday, then rain Saturday night.
  • highs near 47 lows 39-37 warming to 45 Saturday night.
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain, a bit warmer with rain likely (70%) Sunday afternoon, a good (50%) chance of rain Sunday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a (30%) chance of rain Monday, a slight (20%) chance of evening rain, just mostly cloudy at night,
  • Mostly cloudy start, partly cloudy and a bit cooler Tuesday afternoon and evening, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain late Tuesday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of rain Wednesday.
  • highs 50-52 cooling to 49 Wednesday lows 45-37. (seasonal averages high 48 low 37)

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

  • Mostly cloudy with AM coastal showers likely (70%) with a (30%) chance of thunderstorms coastal showers and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms this afternoon while inland AM showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms with inland showers and a (30%) chance of thunderstorms this afternoon (0.75 in. of rain possible), showers with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms late tonight (0.25 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with AM coastal rain likely (70%) and a good (50%) chance of coastal rain Friday afternoon while a good (50%) chance of inland rain Friday, mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of evening coastal rain and coastal rain likely (70%) late at night while a (30%) chance of inland rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain likely (70%), rain and breezy and a bit warmer Saturday afternoon, then rain Saturday night.
  • highs 55-57 lows 42-39 warming to 47 Saturday night .
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain, rain likely (70%) and a bit warmer Sunday afternoon, evening rain likely (70%), a good (50%) chance of rain late Sunday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of rain Monday, a slight (20%) chance of evening rain, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain late at night,
  • Partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain, just partly cloudy and a bit warmer Tuesday afternoon and evening, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain at night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a (40%) chance of rain Wednesday.
  • highs 59-57 warming back to 59 Tuesday cooling back to 57 Wednesday lows 44-40. (seasonal averages high 53 low 41)
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Forecast for the Northern Oregon Cascades including the Cascades in Lane County:

  • Mostly cloudy and cooler with snow and rain showers today (0.75 in. of rain possible, 6-10 in. of snow possible, snow showers tonight (3-7 in.of snow possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with AM snow showers, a bit cooler with a (40%) chance of snow showers Friday afternoon, partly cloudy in  the evening, mostly cloudy with snow likely (70%) late Friday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and snow and a bit warmer Saturday, then rain and snow Saturday night.
  • snow level 3,000 ft. today, 2,500 ft. tonight and Friday, 2,000 ft. Friday night, 4,500 ft. Saturday, then 6,500 ft. Saturday night.
  • highs near 30-35 lows 23-19 warming to 32 Saturday night.
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and snow and a bit warmer Sunday, evening rain and snow likely (70%), a good (50%) chance of rain and snow late Sunday night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with rain and snow Monday, partly cloudy with a (40%) chance of evening rain and snow, a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow late at night,
  • Partly cloudy and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow Tuesday, a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow Tuesday night,
  • Clouds and sun with a (40%) chance of AM rain and snow, then a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a (40%) chance of snow Wednesday afternoon.
  • snow level  6,500 ft. Sunday, 5,500 ft. Sunday night, 5,000 ft. Monday, 4,500 ft. Monday night, 5,000 ft. Tuesday, then 5,500 ft. Tuesday night and Wednesday.
  • highs 37-35 warming back to 37 Wednesday lows 29-24.

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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 an “Omega High?”

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Frontal systems are moving through Oregon bringing rain and they will be pushed by Atmospheric Rivers. The graphics for days 1-3  show a cold front slowly pushing through the Pacific Northwest. The graphics for days 3-7  Saturday through Wednesday show a very active weather pattern through next Wednesday.
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Air Quality Index:
Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 14 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 11 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality is 11 in the Glood category measuring Particulate Matter.
Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)
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ADVISORIES:
  • A FLOOD WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT UNTIL EARLY FRIDAY MORNING FOR THE LUCKIAMUTE RIVER NEAR SUVER AFFECTING POLK AND BENTON COUNTIES.
  • A FLOOD WARNING IS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING FOR THE SILETZ RIVER AT SILETZ AFFECTING LINCOLN COUNTY, THE NEHALEM RIVER AT AT FOSS AFFECTING TILLIMOOK COUNTY, THE COWLITZ RIVER AT KELSO AFFECTING COWLITZ COUNTY, THE TRASK RIVER NEAR TILLAMOOK AFFECTING TILLAMOOK COUNTY, THE WILSON RIVER NEAR TILLAMOOK,AFFECTING TIILLAMOOK COUNTY.
  • A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM THURSDAY FOR NORTHERN AND EASTERN KLAMATH COUNTY, AND WESTERN, CENTRAL, AND EASTERN LAKE COUNTY.
  • A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM FRIDAY ABOVE 3,500 FT. FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON CASCADES, THE SISKIYOU MOUNTAINS, AND THE SOUTHERN OREGON CASCADES,.
  • A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM THURSDAY UNTIL 10 AM FRIDAY ABOVE 4,000 FT. FOR THE NORTHERN BLUE MOUNTAINS OF OREGON AND THE NORTHWEST BLUE MOUNTAINS.
  • A FLOOD ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM THURSDAY FOR BENTON COUNTY, CLACKAMAS COUNTY, CLATSOP COUNTY, COLUMBIA COUNTY, LANE COUNTY, LINCOLN COUNTY, LINN COUNTY,  MARION COUNTY, MULTNOMAH COUNTY, POLK COUNTY, TILLAMOOK COUNTY, WASHINGTON COUNTY, AND YAMHILL COUNTY.
  • A WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM THIS EVENING FOR THE KLAMATH BASIN, NORTHERN AND EASTERN KLAMATH COUNTY, AND WESTERN, CENTRAL, AND EASTERN LAKE COUNTY.
  • A BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT FOR DANGEROUS SNEAKER WAVES IS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON FOR THE NORTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST AND THE CENTRAL OREGON COAST.
  • A HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM THIS EVENING FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST AND THE CURRY COUNTY COAST.
  • A FLOOD WATCH IS IN EFFECT THROUGH 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON FOR THE NORTH OREGON COAST, THE CENTRAL OREGON COAST, THE COAST RANGE OF NORTHWEST OREGON, THE CENTRAL COAST RANGE OF NORTHWEST OREGON, THE LOWER COLUMBIA, THE GREATER PORTLAND METRO AREA, AND THE CENTRAL WILLAMETTE VALLEY.
  • A FLOOD WATCH IS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST, THE CURRY COUNTY COAST, CENTRAL DOUGLAS COUNTY, EASTERN CURRY COUNTY, AND JOSEPHINE COUNTY.

HEALTH ADVISORIES:

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

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Forecast for the Southern and lower Mid Willamette Valley including Eugene-Springfield and Albany-Corvallis:,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms tonight (0.50 in. of rain possible, more in storms),
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms Thursday (0.25 in. of rain possible), rain and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms Thursday night (0.25 in. of rain possible, more in storms),
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain likely (70%), a good (50%) chance of rain Friday afternoon, a slight (20%) chance of evening rain, rain likely (70%) late at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain Saturday, then rain Saturday night.
  • lows 44-36 warming to 43 Saturday night highs near 49.
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit warmer Sunday, a good (50%) chance of rain Sunday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a (40%) of rain and a bit cooler Monday afternoon, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening rain, just partly cloudy at night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler Tuesday, partly cloudy in the evening, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain late Tuesday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain Wednesday.
  • highs 53-47 lows 42-34. (seasonal averages high 48 low 35)
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Your Local College Football Games Weather Forecast:
THE VRBO FIESTA BOWL
Oregon Ducks vs. Liberty Flames at AT&T Stadium, Dallas, TX. –  Game time: 10 am – Way to early for a preliminary weather forecast. The weather forecast will be inconsequential because the stadium has a roof.
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Home Wood Heating Advisory:
Eugene-Springfield: GREEN – Burning wood in wood stoves or fireplaces is allowed.
Oakridge: GREEN- Burning wood in wood stoves or fireplaces is allowed.
*Pellet stoves can be used anytime since they don’t produce the particulate smoke.
Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)
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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:
  • Mostly cloudy with evening rain and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms, showers with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms  tonight (0.25 in. of rain possible, snow level 3,500 ft. late tonight),
  • Mostly cloudy with AM showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms, showers likely (70%) and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms Thursday afternoon (snow level 3,000 ft.),  showers and snow with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms late Thursday night (snow level 2,500 ft., no snow accumulation expected),
  • Mostly cloudy with AM snow and rain likely (70%), a good (50%) chance of rain and a bit cooler Friday afternoon, a slight (20%) chance of evening rain, a (30%) chance of rain and snow late at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain Saturday, then rain Saturday night.
  • lows 43-37 warming to 45 Saturday night highs near 47.
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain, a bit warmer with rain likely (70%) Sunday afternoon, a (0%) chance of rain Sunday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a (30%) chance of rain Monday, a slight (20%) chance of evening rain, just mostly cloudy at night,
  • Mostly cloudy start, partly cloudy and a bit cooler Tuesday afternoon and evening, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain late Tuesday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of rain Wednesday.
  • highs 50-52 cooling to 49 Wednesday lows 45-37. (seasonal averages high 48 low 37)

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

  • Mostly cloudy with showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms late tonight (0.50 in. of rain possible, heavy rain possible in storms),
  • Mostly cloudy with AM coastal showers likely (70%) with a (30%) chance of thunderstorms coastal showers and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms Thursday afternoon while inland AM showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms with inland showers and a (30%) chance of thunderstorms Thursday afternoon (0.75 in. of rain possible), showers with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms late Thursday night (0.25 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with AM coastal rain likely (70%) and a good (50%) chance of coastal rain Friday afternoon while a good (50%) chance of inland rain Friday, cloudy with a (30%) chance of evening coastal rain and coastal rain likely (70%) late at night while a (30%) chance of inland rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain likely (70%), rain and breezy and a bit warmer Saturday afternoon, then rain Saturday night.
  • lows 43-39 warming to 47 Saturday night highs 55-57.
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain, rain likely (70%) and a bit warmer Sunday afternoon, evening rain likely (70%), a good (50%) chance of rain late Sunday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of rain Monday, a slight (20%) chance of evening rain, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain late at night,
  • Partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain, just partly cloudy and a bit warmer Tuesday afternoon and evening, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain at night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a (40%) chance of rain Wednesday.
  • highs 59-57 warming back to 59 Tuesday cooling back to 57 Wednesday lows 44-40. (seasonal averages high 53 low 41)
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Forecast for the Northern Oregon Cascades including the Cascades in Lane County:

  • Mostly cloudy with rain and snow tonight (0.75 in. of rain possible, 3-6 in. of snow possible, snow possibly heavy at times),
  • Mostly cloudy and cooler with snow and rain Thursday and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms (0.75 in. of rain possible,3-7 in. of snow possible, snow possibly heavy at times), evening snow and rain (snow possibly heavy at times) with a slight (20%)chance of thunderstorms, rain late Thursday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with AM snow, a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of snow Friday afternoon, partly cloudy with a slight (20%)  chance of evening snow,mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) late at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and snow and a bit warmer Saturday, then rain and snow Saturday night.
  • snow level 3,500 ft. tonight, 3,000 ft. Thursday, 2,500 ft. Thursday night and Friday, 2,000 ft. Friday night, 4,500 ft. Saturday, then 6,500 ft. Saturday night,
  • lows 28-19 warming to 32 Saturday night highs near 30-35.
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and snow and a bit warmer Sunday, evening rain and snow likely (70%), a good (50%) chance of rain and snow late Sunday night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow Monday, partly cloudy with a (40%) chance of evening rain and snow, a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow at night,
  • Partly cloudy and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow Tuesday, a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow Tuesday night,
  • Clouds and sun with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain and snow, then a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a (40%) chance of snow Wednesday afternoon.
  • snow level  6,500 ft. Sunday, 5,500 ft. Sunday night, 5,000 ft. Monday, 4,500 ft. Monday night, 5,000 ft. Tuesday, then 5,500 ft. Tuesday night and Wednesday.
  • highs 37-35 warming back to 37 Wednesday lows 29-24.

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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 an “Omega High?”

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Frontal systems are moving through Oregon bringing rain and they will be pushed by Atmospheric Rivers. The graphics for days 1-3  show a cold front slowly pushing through the Pacific Northwest. The graphics for days 3-7  Saturday through Wednesday show a very active weather pattern through next Wednesday.
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Air Quality Index:
Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 42 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 63 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality is 95 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)
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ADVISORIES:
  • A FLOOD WARNING IS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING FOR THE SILETZ RIVER AT SILETZ AFFECTING LINCOLN COUNTY, THE NEHALEM RIVER AT AT FOSS AFFECTING TILLIMOOK COUNTY, THE TRASK RIVER NEAR TILLAMOOK AFFECTING TILLAMOOK COUNTY, THE WILSON RIVER NEAR TILLAMOOK, AFFECTING TIILLAMOOK COUNTY.
  • A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 4PM TODAY UNTIL 4 PM THURSDAY FOR NORTHERN AND EASTERN KLAMATH COUNTY, AND WESTERN, CENTRAL, AND EASTERN LAKE COUNTY.
  • A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM TODAY UNTIL 4 AM FRIDAY ABOVE 3,500 FT. FOR EASTERN CURRY COUNTY AND JOSEPHINE COUNTY, THE SISKIYOU MOUNTAINS, AND THE SOUTHERN OREGON CASCADES.
  • A FLOOD ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM THURSDAY FOR BENTON COUNTY, CLACKAMAS COUNTY, CLATSOP COUNTY, COLUMBIA COUNTY, LANE COUNTY, LINCOLN COUNTY, LINN COUNTY,  MARION COUNTY, MULTNOMAH COUNTY, POLK COUNTY, TILLAMOOK COUNTY, WASHINGTON COUNTY, AND YAMHILL COUNTY.
  • A WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM UNTIL 10 PM TODAY FOR THE KLAMATH BASIN, NORTHERN AND EASTERN KLAMATH COUNTY, AND WESTERN, CENTRAL, AND EASTERN LAKE COUNTY.
  • A BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT FOR DANGEROUS SNEAKER WAVES IS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT FOR THE NORTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST AND THE CENTRAL OREGON COAST.
  • A HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM TODAY FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST AND THE CURRY COUNTY COAST.
  • A FLOOD WATCH IS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON FOR THE NORTH OREGON COAST, THE CENTRAL OREGON COAST, THE COAST RANGE OF NORTHWEST OREGON, THE CENTRAL COAST RANGE OF NORTHWEST OREGON, THE LOWER COLUMBIA, THE GREATER PORTLAND METRO AREA, AND THE CENTRAL WILLAMETTE VALLEY.
  • A FLOOD WATCH IS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST, THE CURRY COUNTY COAST, CENTRAL DOUGLAS COUNTY, EASTERN CURRY COUNTY, AND JOSEPHINE COUNTY.

HEALTH ADVISORIES:

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

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Forecast for the Southern and lower Mid Willamette Valley including Eugene-Springfield and Albany-Corvallis:,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain today (0.75 in. of rain possible), rain with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms late tonight (0.50 in. of rain possible, more in storms),
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms Thursday (0.50 in. of rain possible), rain at night (0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain likely (70%), a good (50%) chance of rain Friday afternoon, cloudy with a good (50%) chance of evening rain, then rain late Friday night.
  • highs 56-49 lows 43-38.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain Saturday, rain Saturday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain likely (70%), a good (50%) chance of rain and a bit warmer Sunday afternoon, a (40%) chance of rain  at night,
  • AM clouds and sun with a (40%) of snow and rain, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with a (40%) chance of rain Monday afternoon, partly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain Monday night and a (30%) chance of snow late,
  • Clouds and sun with a (30%) chance of AM snow and rain, then a mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with a (30%) chance of rain Tuesday afternoon.
  • highs 50-52 cooling to 45 Wednesday lows 42-32. (seasonal averages high 48 low 35)
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Your Local College Football Games Weather Forecast:
THE VRBO FIESTA BOWL
Oregon Ducks vs. Liberty Flames at AT&T Stadium, Dallas, TX. –  Game time: 10 am – Way to early for a preliminary weather forecast. The weather forecast will be inconsequential because the stadium has a roof.
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Home Wood Heating Advisory:
Eugene-Springfield: GREEN – Burning wood in wood stoves or fireplaces is allowed.
Oakridge: GREEN- Burning wood in wood stoves or fireplaces is allowed.
*Pellet stoves can be used anytime since they don’t produce the particulate smoke.
Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)
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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain, a bit cooler with showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms this afternoon (0.50 in. of ran possible, possible heavy rain in storms), showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms tonight (0.25 in. of rain possible, snow level 3,500 ft.),
  • Mostly cloudy with showers and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms Thursday (snow level 3,000 ft.),  evening rain and snow with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms, rain and snow late at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) of AM rain and snow, a (40%) chance of rain and a bit cooler Friday afternoon, cloudy with a good (50%) chance of evening rain and snow, then rain and snow late Friday night.
  • highs 54-46 lows 44-38.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain Saturday, rain Saturday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain likely (70%), a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of rain Sunday afternoon, a (40%) chance of rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a (30%) chance of rain Monday, a (30%) chance of rain Monday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of AM rain, then partly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain Tuesday afternoon.
  • highs 49-46 warming to 48 Tuesday lows 45-35. (seasonal averages high 49 low 38)

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

  • Mostly cloudy with AM coastal rain a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms while AM inland rain, a bit cooler this afternoon (1.00 in. of rain possible), with showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms late tonight (0.50 in. of rain possible, heavy rain possible in storms),
  • Mostly cloudy with showers and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms Thursday (0.75 in. of rain possible) and in the evening, rain late at night (0.25 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Friday afternoon, cloudy with evening rain likely (70%), then rain late Friday night.
  • highs 59-55 lows 44-40 warming to 42 Friday night.
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and breezy and a bit warmer Saturday, rain Saturday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain likely (70%), a good (50%) chance of rain Sunday afternoon, a good (50%) chance of rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Monday, a (40%) chance of rain Monday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain Tuesday.
  • highs near 58 lows 46-38. (seasonal averages high 53 low 41)
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Forecast for the Northern Oregon Cascades including the Cascades in Lane County:

  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain, rain and snow and a bit cooler this afternoon (0.75 in. of rain possible, 1 in. of snow possible), rain and snow and breezy (Wind: SW 15-25 mph gusts to 40 mph) tonight (0.50 in. of rain possible, 3-7 in. of snow possible),
  • Mostly cloudy and cooler with snow Thursday afternoon (snow possibly heavy at times), evening snow and rain (snow possibly heavy at times),  snow late at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with AM snow, a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of snow Friday afternoon, then a good (50%) chance of snow and rain Friday night.
  • snow level 6,000 ft. falling to 5,000 ft. this afternoon, 4,000 ft. tonight, 3,000 ft. Thursday, 2,500 ft. Thursday night, then 2,500 ft. Friday and Friday night.
  • highs near 48-32 lows 28-22.
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain and snow, a good (50%) chance of rain and snow and a bit warmer Saturday afternoon, evening rain and snow, rain with a slight (20%) chance of snow late Saturday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and snow Sunday, a good (50%) chance of evening rain and snow, partly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow at night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun with a (40%) chance of rain and snow Monday, partly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain and snow Monday night,
  • Then a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a (40%) chance of rain and snow Tuesday.
  • snow level 5,000 ft. Saturday, 6,500 ft. Saturday night, 5,500 ft. Sunday, then 5,000 ft. Sunday night through Tuesday,.
  • highs 29-37 lows 22-32 cooling to 28 Monday.

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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 an “Omega High?”

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Frontal systems are moving through Oregon bringing rain and they will be pushed by Atmospheric Rivers. The graphics for days 1-3  show a cold front slowly pushing through the Pacific Northwest. The graphics for days 3-7  Friday through Tuesday show a very active weather pattern through next Tuesday.
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Air Quality Index:
Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 51 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 47 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality is 62 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)
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ADVISORIES:
  • A FLOOD WARNING IS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING FOR THE SILETZ RIVER AT SILETZ AFFECTING LINCOLN COUNTY, THE NEHALEM RIVER AT AT FOSS AFFECTING TILLIMOOK COUNTY, THE TRASK RIVER NEAR TILLAMOOK AFFECTING TILLAMOOK COUNTY, THE WILSON RIVER NEAR TILLAMOOK, AFFECTING TIILLAMOOK COUNTY.
  • A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 4PM WEDNESDAY UNTIL 4 PM THURSDAY FOR NORTHERN AND EASTERN KLAMATH COUNTY, AND WESTERN, CENTRAL, AND EASTERN LAKE COUNTY.
  • A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM WEDNESDAY UNTIL 4 AM FRIDAY ABOVE 3,500 FT. FOR EASTERN CURRY COUNTY AND JOSEPHINE COUNTY, THE SISKIYOU MOUNTAINS, AND THE SOUTHERN OREGON CASCADES.
  • A FLOOD ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM THURSDAY FOR BENTON COUNTY, CLACKAMAS COUNTY, CLATSOP COUNTY, COLUMBIA COUNTY, LANE COUNTY, LINCOLN COUNTY, LINN COUNTY,  MARION COUNTY, MULTNOMAH COUNTY, POLK COUNTY, TILLAMOOK COUNTY, WASHINGTON COUNTY, AND YAMHILL COUNTY.
  • A WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM UNTIL 10 PM WEDNESDAY FOR THE KLAMATH BASIN, NORTHERN AND EASTERN KLAMATH COUNTY, AND WESTERN, CENTRAL, AND EASTERN LAKE COUNTY.
  • A BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT FOR DANGEROUS SNEAKER WAVES IS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT FOR THE NORTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST AND THE CENTRAL OREGON COAST.
  • A HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM WEDNESDAY FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST AND THE CURRY COUNTY COAST.
  • A FLOOD WATCH IS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON FOR THE NORTH OREGON COAST, THE CENTRAL OREGON COAST, THE COAST RANGE OF NORTHWEST OREGON, THE CENTRAL COAST RANGE OF NORTHWEST OREGON, THE LOWER COLUMBIA, THE GREATER PORTLAND METRO AREA, AND THE CENTRAL WILLAMETTE VALLEY.
  • A FLOOD WATCH IS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST, THE CURRY COUNTY COAST, CENTRAL DOUGLAS COUNTY, EASTERN CURRY COUNTY, AND JOSEPHINE COUNTY.

HEALTH ADVISORIES:

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

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Forecast for the Southern and lower Mid Willamette Valley including Eugene-Springfield and Albany-Corvallis:,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain tonight (0.75 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain Wednesday (0.75 in. of rain possible), rain with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms late Wednesday night (0.50 in. of rain possible, more in storms),
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms Thursday (0.50 in. of rain possible), rain at night (0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain likely (70%), a good (50%) chance of rain Friday afternoon, cloudy with a good (50%) chance of evening rain, then rain late Friday night.
  • lows 52-38 highs 56-49.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain Saturday, rain Saturday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain likely (70%), a good (50%) chance of rain and a bit warmer Sunday afternoon, a (40%) chance of rain  at night,
  • AM clouds and sun with a (40%) of snow and rain, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with a (40%) chance of rain Monday afternoon, partly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain Monday night and a (30%) chance of snow late,
  • Clouds and sun with a (30%) chance of AM snow and rain, then a mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with a (30%) chance of rain Tuesday afternoon.
  • highs 50-52 cooling to 45 Wednesday lows 42-32. (seasonal averages high 48 low 35)
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Your Local College Football Games Weather Forecast:
THE VRBO FIESTA BOWL
Oregon Ducks vs. Liberty Flames at AT&T Stadium, Dallas, TX. –  Game time: 10 am – Way to early for a preliminary weather forecast. The weather forecast will be inconsequential because the stadium has a roof.
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Home Wood Heating Advisory:
Eugene-Springfield: GREEN – Burning wood in wood stoves or fireplaces is allowed.
Oakridge: GREEN- Burning wood in wood stoves or fireplaces is allowed.
*Pellet stoves can be used anytime since they don’t produce the particulate smoke.
Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)
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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:
  • Cloudy with a (40%) chance of evening rain, rain tonight (0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain, a bit cooler with showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms Wednesday afternoon (0.50 in. of ran possible, possible heavy rain in storms), showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms Wednesday night (0.25 in. of rain possible, snow level 3,500 ft.),
  • Mostly cloudy with showers and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms Thursday (snow level 3,000 ft.),  evening rain and snow with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms, rain and snow late at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) of AM rain and snow, a (40%) chance of rain and a bit cooler Friday afternoon, cloudy with a good (50%) chance of evening rain and snow, then rain and snow late Friday night.
  • lows 54-46 rising to 48 Friday highs 63-47.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain Saturday, rain Saturday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain likely (70%), a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of rain Sunday afternoon, a (40%) chance of rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a (30%) chance of rain Monday, a (30%) chance of rain Monday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of AM rain, then partly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain Tuesday afternoon.
  • highs 49-46 warming to 48 Tuesday lows 45-35. (seasonal averages high 49 low 38)

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

  • Mostly cloudy with evening coastal rain likely (70%) while a good (50%) chance of evening inland rain, rain tonight (1.25 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with AM coastal rain a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms while AM inland rain, a bit cooler Wednesday afternoon (1.00 in. of rain possible), with showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms late Wednesday night (0.50 in. of rain possible, heavy rain possible in storms),
  • Mostly cloudy with showers and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms Thursday (0.75 in. of rain possible) and in the evening, rain late at night (0.25 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Friday afternoon, cloudy with evening rain likely (70%), then rain late Friday night.
  • lows 49-40 warming to 42 Friday night highs 59-55.
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and breezy and a bit warmer Saturday, rain Saturday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain likely (70%), a good (50%) chance of rain Sunday afternoon, a good (50%) chance of rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Monday, a (40%) chance of rain Monday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain Tuesday.
  • highs near 58 lows 46-38. (seasonal averages high 53 low 41)
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Forecast for the Northern Oregon Cascades including the Cascades in Lane County:

  • Mostly cloudy with a (%) chance of evening rain, rain likely (70%) late tonight (0.25 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain, rain and snow and a bit cooler Wednesday afternoon (0.75 in. of rain possible, 1 in. of snow possible), rain and snow and breezy (Wind: SW 15-25 mph gusts to 40 mph) Wednesday night (0.50 in. of rain possible, 3-7 in. of snow possible),
  • Mostly cloudy and cooler with snow Thursday afternoon (snow possibly heavy at times), evening snow and rain (snow possibly heavy at times),  snow late at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with AM snow, a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of snow Friday afternoon, then a good (50%) chance of snow and rain Friday night.
  • snow level 7,000 ft. tonight, 6,000 ft. falling to 5,000 ft. Wednesday afternoon, 4,000 ft. Wednesday night, 3,000 ft. Thursday, 2,500 ft. Thursday night, then 2,500 ft. Friday and Friday night.
  • lows 36-23 highs near 48-32.
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain and snow, a (%) chance of rain and snow and a bit warmer Saturday afternoon, evening rain and snow, rain with a slight (20%) chance of snow late Saturday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and snow Sunday, a good (50%) chance of evening rain and snow, partly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow at night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun with a (40%) chance of rain and snow Monday, partly cloudy with a (40%) chance of ran and snow Monday night,
  • Then a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a (40%) chance of rain and snow Tuesday.
  • snow level 5,000 ft. Saturday, 6,500 ft. Saturday night, 5,500 ft. Sunday, then 5,000 ft. Sunday night through Tuesday,.
  • highs 29-37 lows 22-32 cooling to 28 Monday.

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

Here is my new weekly weather quiz question. What is an “Omega High?”

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Frontal systems are moving through Oregon bringing rain and they will be pushed by Atmospheric Rivers. The graphics for days 1-3  show a cold front pushing through the Pacific Northwest then slowly moving backward to the northwest and becoming stationary. Another complex frontal system will approach the coast then move in today. The graphics for days 3-7  Friday through Tuesday show a very active weather pattern through Thursday night, a short break Friday, then more fronts Sunday through Tuesday.
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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 22 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality is 74 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)
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ADVISORIES:
  • A FLOOD WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM UNTIL THIS MORNING FOR THE COQUILLE RIVER AT COQUILLE AFFECTING COOS  COUNTY.
  • A FLOOD ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM THURSDAY FOR BENTON COUNTY, CLACKAMAS COUNTY, CLATSOP COUNTY, COLUMBIA COUNTY, LANE COUNTY, LINCOLN COUNTY, LINN COUNTY,  MARION COUNTY, MULTNOMAH COUNTY, POLK COUNTY, TILLAMOOK COUNTY, WASHINGTON COUNTY, AND YAMHILL COUNTY.
  • A BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT FOR DANGEROUS SNEAKER WAVES IS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT FOR THE NORTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST AND THE CENTRAL OREGON COAST.
  • A BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT FOR DANGEROUS SNEAKER WAVES IS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST AND THE CURRY COUNTY COAST.
  • A FLOOD WATCH IS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON FOR THE NORTH OREGON COAST, THE CENTRAL OREGON COAST, THE COAST RANGE OF NORTHWEST OREGON, THE CENTRAL COAST RANGE OF NORTHWEST OREGON, THE LOWER COLUMBIA, THE GREATER PORTLAND METRO AREA, THE CENTRAL WILLAMETTE VALLEY, THE SOUTH WILLAMETTE VALLEY, THE NORTHERN OREGON CASCADE FOOTHILLS, AND THE CASCADE FOOTHILLS IN LANE COUNTY.
  • A FLOOD WATCH IS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST, THE CURRY COUNTY COAST, CENTRAL DOUGLAS COUNTY, EASTERN CURRY COUNTY, AND JOSEPHINE COUNTY.
  • A WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 1AM UNTIL 7 PM TODAY FOR FOR THE GRANDE RONDE VALLEY.

HEALTH ADVISORIES:

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

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Forecast for the Southern and lower Mid Willamette Valley including Eugene-Springfield and Albany-Corvallis:,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit cooler today (1.00 in. of rain possible), rain tonight (1.00 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain Wednesday and in the evening, rain with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms late at night (0.50 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms Thursday, evening rain with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms, then showers late Thursday night.
  • highs 62-49 lows 52-38.
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain likely (70%), a good (50%) chance of rain and a bit cooler Friday afternoon and  Friday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain Saturday, rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) and a bit warmer Sunday, a good (50%) chance of showers Sunday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of rain Monday.
  • highs 48-53 cooling to 50 Monday lows 37-43. (seasonal averages high 48 low 35)
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Your Local College Football Games Weather Forecast:
THE VRBO FIESTA BOWL
Oregon Ducks vs. Liberty Flames at AT&T Stadium, Dallas, TX. –  Game time: 10 am – Way to early for a preliminary weather forecast. The weather forecast will be inconsequential because the stadium has a roof.
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Home Wood Heating Advisory:
Eugene-Springfield: GREEN – Burning wood in wood stoves or fireplaces is allowed.
Oakridge: GREEN- Burning wood in wood stoves or fireplaces is allowed.
*Pellet stoves can be used anytime since they don’t produce the particulate smoke.
Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)
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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:
  • Cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain, rain and cooler today (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), rain tonight (0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain, a bit cooler with showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms Wednesday afternoon (0.50 in. of ran possible, possible heavy rain in storms), showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms at night (0.25 in. of rain possible),
  • highs 63-47 lows 53-39.
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit cooler with showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms Thursday, then rain and snow Thursday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) of AM rain and snow, rain and a bit cooler Friday afternoon, a (40%) chance of rain and snow at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain Saturday, rain Saturday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain likely (70%) Sunday, a (40%) chance of rain Sunday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a (40%) chance of rain Monday.
  • highs 46-52 cooling to 5o Monday lows 39-43. (seasonal averages high 49 low 38)

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

  • Mostly cloudy with AM coastal rain likely (70%) while a good (50%) chance of inland AM rain, rain this afternoon (0.25 in. of rain possible), rain tonight (1.50 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain, showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms a bit cooler Wednesday afternoon (0.50 in. of rain possible), showers with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms late at night (0.50 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with showers and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms Thursday, then rain Thursday night.
  • highs 66-55 lows 50-40.
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and a bit cooler Friday afternoon, a good (50%) chance of rain Friday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit warmer Saturday, rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) Sunday, a good (50%) chance of rain Sunday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Monday.
  • highs 55-60 cooling to 58 Monday lows 40-46 cooling to 44 Sunday night. (seasonal averages high 53 low 41)
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Forecast for the Northern Oregon Cascades including the Cascades in Lane County:

  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain likely (70%), a good (50%) of rain and a bit cooler today, rain tonight (0.25 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain, rain and snow and a bit cooler Wednesday afternoon, rain and snow at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain and snow, a bit cooler with snow and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms Thursday afternoon (snow possibly heavy at times), evening snow and rain with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms (snow possibly heavy at times), then snow with a slight (20%) of rain late Thursday night.
  • snow level above 8,000 ft. falling to 8,000 ft. this afternoon, 7,000 ft. tonight, 6,000 ft. falling to 5,000 ft. Wednesday afternoon, 4,000 ft. Wednesday night, 3,500 ft. Thursday, then 3,000 ft. Thursday night.
  • highs near 48-32 lows 36-23.
  • Mostly cloudy with AM snow likely (70%) and a slight (20%) chance of rain, a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of snow and rain Friday afternoon, a good (50%) chance of snow and rain Friday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and snow and a bit warmer Saturday, rain with a slight (20%) chance of snow at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain and snow likely (70%) Sunday, a good (50%) chance of rain and snow Sunday night,
  • Then a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow.
  • snow level  2,500 ft. Friday and Friday night, 4,500 ft. Saturday, 6,000 ft. Saturday night, 5,500 ft. Sunday, then 5,000 ft. Sunday night and Monday.
  • highs 29-37 lows 22-32 cooling to 28 Monday.

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

Here is my new weekly weather quiz question. What is an “Omega High?”

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Frontal systems are moving through Oregon bringing rain and they will be pushed by Atmospheric Rivers. The graphics for days 1-3  show a cold front pushing through the Pacific Northwest then slowly moving backward to the northwest and becoming stationary. Another complex frontal system will approach the coast today then moving in Tuesday. The graphics for days 3-7  Thursday through Monday show a very active weather pattern through Thursday night, a short break Friday, then more fronts Saturday and next Monday.
Note: In case you missed it, the Tropical Storm/Hurricane Season ended November 30th.
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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 10 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 FLOOD WARNING IS IN EFFECT UNTIL TUESDAY MORNING FOR THE COQUILLE RIVER AT COQUILLE AFFECTING COOS  COUNTY.
  • A FLOOD ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM THURSDAY FOR BENTON COUNTY, CLACKAMAS COUNTY, CLATSOP COUNTY, COLUMBIA COUNTY, LANE COUNTY, LINCOLN COUNTY, LINN COUNTY,  MARION COUNTY, MULTNOMAH COUNTY, POLK COUNTY, TILLAMOOK COUNTY, WASHINGTON COUNTY, AND YAMHILL COUNTY.
  • A BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT FOR DANGEROUS SNEAKER WAVES IS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT FOR THE NORTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST AND THE CENTRAL OREGON COAST.
  • A BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT FOR DANGEROUS SNEAKER WAVES IS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST AND THE CURRY COUNTY COAST.
  • A FLOOD WATCH IS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON FOR THE NORTH OREGON COAST, THE CENTRAL OREGON COAST, THE COAST RANGE OF NORTHWEST OREGON, THE CENTRAL COAST RANGE OF NORTHWEST OREGON, THE LOWER COLUMBIA, THE GREATER PORTLAND METRO AREA, THE CENTRAL WILLAMETTE VALLEY, THE SOUTH WILLAMETTE VALLEY, THE NORTHERN OREGON CASCADE FOOTHILLS, AND THE CASCADE FOOTHILLS IN LANE COUNTY.
  • A FLOOD WATCH IS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST, THE CURRY COUNTY COAST, CENTRAL DOUGLAS COUNTY, EASTERN CURRY COUNTY, AND JOSEPHINE COUNTY.
  • A WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 1AM UNTIL 7 PM TUESDAY FOR FOR THE GRANDE RONDE VALLEY.

HEALTH ADVISORIES:

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

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Forecast for the Southern and lower Mid Willamette Valley including Eugene-Springfield and Albany-Corvallis:,
  • Cloudy with a good (50%) chance of evening rain, rain likely (70%) late tonight (0.25 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit cooler Tuesday (0.75 in. of rain possible), rain Tuesday night (1.00 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain Wednesday and in the evening (0.50 in. of rain possible), rain with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms late at night (0.50 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms Thursday, evening rain with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms, then showers late Thursday night.
  • lows 55-38 highs 62-49.
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain likely (70%), a good (50%) chance of rain and a bit cooler Friday afternoon and  Friday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain Saturday, rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) and a bit warmer Sunday, a good (50%) chance of showers Sunday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of rain Monday.
  • highs 48-53 cooling to 50 Monday lows 37-43. (seasonal averages high 48 low 35)
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Your Local College Football Games Weather Forecast:
THE VRBO FIESTA BOWL
Oregon Ducks vs. Liberty Flames at AT&T Stadium, Dallas, TX. –  Game time: 10 am – Way to early for a preliminary weather forecast. The weather forecast will be inconsequential because the stadium has a roof.
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Home Wood Heating Advisory:
Eugene-Springfield: GREEN – Burning wood in wood stoves or fireplaces is allowed.
Oakridge: GREEN- Burning wood in wood stoves or fireplaces is allowed.
*Pellet stoves can be used anytime since they don’t produce the particulate smoke.
Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)
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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) rain tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain, rain and cooler Tuesday (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), rain Tuesday night (0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain, a bit cooler with showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms Wednesday afternoon (0.50 in. of ran possible, possible heavy rain in storms), showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms at night (0.25 in. of rain possible),
  • highs 63-47 lows 55-39.
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit cooler with showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms Thursday, then rain and snow Thursday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) of AM rain and snow, rain and a bit cooler Friday afternoon, a (40%) chance of rain and snow at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain Saturday, rain Saturday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain likely (70%) Sunday, a (40%) chance of rain Sunday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a (40%) chance of rain Monday.
  • highs 46-52 cooling to 5o Monday lows 39-43. (seasonal averages high 49 low 38)

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

  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of coastal rain tonight while early evening rain likely (70%) and a good (50%) chance of inland rain tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with AM coastal rain likely (70%) while a good (50%) chance of inland AM rain, rain Tuesday afternoon (0.25 in. of rain possible), rain Tuesday night (1.50 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain, showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms a bit cooler Wednesday afternoon (0.50 in. of rain possible), showers with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms late at night (0.50 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with showers and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms Thursday, then rain Thursday night.
  • lows 55-40 highs 66-55.
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and a bit cooler Friday afternoon, a good (50%) chance of rain Friday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit warmer Saturday, rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) Sunday, a good (50%) chance of rain Sunday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Monday.
  • highs 55-60 cooling to 58 Monday lows 40-46 cooling to 44 Sunday night. (seasonal averages high 53 low 41)
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Forecast for the Northern Oregon Cascades including the Cascades in Lane County:

  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain likely (70%), a good (50%) of rain and a bit cooler Tuesday, rain Tuesday night (0.25 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain, rain and snow and a bit cooler Wednesday afternoon, rain and snow at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain and snow, a bit cooler with snow and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms Thursday afternoon (snow possibly heavy at times), evening snow and rain with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms (snow possibly heavy at times), then snow with a slight (20%) of rain late Thursday night .
  • snow level above 8,000 ft. tonight, above 8,000 ft. falling to 8,000 ft. Tuesday afternoon, 7,000 ft.Tuesday night, 6,000 ft. falling to 5,000 ft. Wednesday afternoon, 4,000 ft. Wednesday night, 3,500 ft. Thursday, then 3,000 ft. Thursday night.
  • lows 40-29 highs near 46-40.
  • Mostly cloudy with AM snow likely (70%) and a slight (20%) chance of rain, a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of snow and rain Friday afternoon, a good (50%) chance of snow and rain Friday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and snow and a bit warmer Saturday, rain with a slight (20%) chance of snow at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain and snow likely (70%) Sunday, a good (50%) chance of rain and snow Sunday night,
  • Then a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow.
  • snow level  2,500 ft. Friday and Friday night, 4,500 ft. Saturday, 6,000 ft. Saturday night, 5,500 ft. Sunday, then 5,000 ft. Sunday night and Monday.
  • highs 38-29 warming to 32 Saturday lows 34-29 warming to 32 Saturday.

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

Here is my weekly weather quiz question for the last time. What is “Offshore Flow?” Here is the correct answer. Offshore Flow Occurs when air moves from land to sea, and is usually associated with dry weather.

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Frontal systems are moving through Oregon bringing rain and they will be pushed by Atmospheric Rivers. The graphics for days 1-3  show a cold front pushing through the Pacific Northwest then slowly moving backward to the northwest and becoming stationary. Another complex frontal system will approach the coast Monday then moving in Tuesday. The graphics for days 3-7  Thursday through Monday show a very active weather pattern through Thursday night, a short break Friday, then more fronts Saturday and next Monday.
Note: In case you missed it, the Tropical Storm/Hurricane Season ended November 30th.
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Air Quality Index:
Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 15 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 49 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality is 16 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)
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ADVISORIES:
  • A FLOOD WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM THIS MORNING UNTIL TUESDAY MORNING FOR THE COQUILLE RIVER AT COQUILLE AFFECTING COOS  COUNTY.
  • A FLOOD ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM TODAY FOR COOS COUNTY, CURRY COUNTY, DOUGLAS COUNTY, AND JOSEPHINE COUNTY.
  • A BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT FOR DANGEROUS SNEAKER WAVES IS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT FOR THE NORTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST AND THE CENTRAL OREGON COAST.
  • A BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT FOR DANGEROUS SNEAKER WAVES IS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST AND THE CURRY COUNTY COAST.
  • A FLOOD WATCH IS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON FOR THE NORTH OREGON COAST, THE CENTRAL OREGON COAST, THE COAST RANGE OF NORTHWEST OREGON, THE CENTRAL COAST RANGE OF NORTHWEST OREGON, THE LOWER COLUMBIA, THE GREATER PORTLAND METRO AREA, THE CENTRAL WILLAMETTE VALLEY, THE SOUTH WILLAMETTE VALLEY, THE NORTHERN OREGON CASCADE FOOTHILLS, AND THE CASCADE FOOTHILLS IN LANE COUNTY.
  • A FLOOD WATCH IS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST, THE CURRY COUNTY COAST, CENTRAL DOUGLAS COUNTY, EASTERN CURRY COUNTY, AND JOSEPHINE COUNTY.

HEALTH ADVISORIES:

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

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Forecast for the Southern and lower Mid Willamette Valley including Eugene-Springfield and Albany-Corvallis:,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain today (0.10 in. of rain possible), rain tonight (0.50 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with rain Tuesday (0.50 in. of rain possible), rain at night (1.00 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain Wednesday, then rain with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms Wednesday night.
  • highs 62-55 lows 55-43.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain Thursday, rain Thursday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain likely (70%), a good (50%) chance of rain Friday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain, rain likely (70%) Saturday afternoon, rain likely (70%) Saturday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) and a bit warmer Sunday.
  • highs 48-50 lows 38-36 warming to 42 Saturday night. (seasonal averages high 48 low 35)
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Your Local College Football Games Weather Forecast:
THE VRBO FIESTA BOWL
Oregon Ducks vs. Liberty Flames at AT&T Stadium, Dallas, TX. –  Game time: 10 am – Way to early for a preliminary weather forecast.
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Home Wood Heating Advisory:
Eugene-Springfield: GREEN – Burning wood in wood stoves or fireplaces is allowed.
Oakridge: GREEN- Burning wood in wood stoves or fireplaces is allowed.
*Pellet stoves can be used anytime since they don’t produce the particulate smoke.
Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)
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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:
  • Mostly cloudy with showers and slightly cooler today (0.10 in. of rain possible) and this evening, rain late tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain Tuesday (0.10 in. of rain possible), rain at night (0.50 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms Wednesday (possible heavy rain in storms), then rain Wednesday night.
  • highs 59-62 cooling to 54 Wednesday lows 55-44.
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit cooler Thursday and in the evening, rain and snow likely (70%) late Thursday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain and snow likely (70%), a good (50%) chance of rain and snow and a bit cooler Friday afternoon, a (40%) chance of rain and snow at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a (40%) chance of rain Saturday, rain likely (70%) Saturday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit with rain likely (70%) Sunday.
  • highs 47-45 warming to 49 Sunday lows 38-43. (seasonal averages high 49 low 38)

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

  • Mostly cloudy with showers (under 0.10 in. of rain possible)and a bit warmer today, showers (0.10 in. of rain possible) and breezy tonight (Wind: S 15-25 mph),
  • Mostly cloudy with rain (1.25 in. of rain possible) and breezy Tuesday (Wind: S 15-25 mph gusts 40 mph late morning and afternoon), rain at night (1.50 in. of rain possible) and breezy (Wind: S 15-25 mph decreasing to S 10-15 mph late at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms a bit cooler Wednesday and in the evening, then a good (50%) chance of rain late Wednesday night.
  • highs 65-60 lows 54-44.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with 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 (40%) chance of rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain, rain likely (70%) and a bit warmer Saturday afternoon, rain likely (70%) Saturday  night,
  • Then mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%)  Sunday.
  • highs 56-58 lows 40-45. (seasonal averages high 54 low 41)
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Forecast for the Northern Oregon Cascades including the Cascades in Lane County:

  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit warmer today (0.25 in. of rain possible), rain tonight (0.25 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain Tuesday, rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain and a slight (20%) chance of snow, snow and a bit cooler Wednesday afternoon, then rain and snow Wednesday night.
  • snow level above 8,000 ft. today through Tuesday, 7,000 ft.Tuesday night, 6,000 ft. Wednesday, then 4,000 ft. Wednesday night,.
  • highs near 46-40 lows 40-29.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with snow and rain Thursday, evening snow and rain, a good (50%) of rain and snow Thursday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with snow likely (70%) and a slight (20%) chance of AM rain, a bit cooler with rain likely (70%) Friday afternoon, a good (50%) chance of snow and rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain and snow, a bit warmer with rain and snow likely (70%) Saturday, rain and snow likely (70%) Saturday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain and snow likely (70%) Sunday.
  • snow level 3,500 ft. Thursday, 3,000 ft. Thursday night, 2,500 ft. Friday and Friday night, 4,000 ft. Saturday, then 5,000 ft. Saturday night and Sunday.
  • highs 38-29 warming to 32 Saturday lows 34-29 warming to 32 Saturday.

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

Here is my weekly weather quiz question for the last time. What is “Offshore Flow?” Here is the correct answer. Offshore Flow Occurs when air moves from land to sea, and is usually associated with dry weather.

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Frontal systems are moving through Oregon bringing rain and they will be pushed by Atmospheric Rivers. The graphics for days 1-3  show a cold front pushing through the Pacific Northwest then slowly moving backward to the northwest and becoming stationary. Another complex frontal system will approach the coast Monday then moving in Tuesday. The graphics for days 3-7  Wednesday through Sunday show a very active weather pattern through Thursday night, a short break Friday, then more fronts Saturday and next Sunday.
Note: Due to the heavy rains an Avalanche warning is in effect for until 6 pm today for Mt. Hood.
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Air Quality Index:
Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 8 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 20 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality is 5 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)
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ADVISORIES:
  • AN AVALANCHE  WARNING IS IN EFFECT THROUGH 6 PM THIS EVENING FOR ALL ELEVATIONS OF MT. HOOD.
  • A FLOOD WARNING IS IN EFFECT UNTIL MONDAY MORNING FOR THE SIUSLAW RIVER NEAR MAPLETON AFFECTING LANE COUNTY.
  • A FLOOD WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING UNTIL TUESDAY MORNING FOR THE COQUILLE RIVER AT COQUILLE AFFECTING COOS  COUNTY.
  • A FLOOD ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM MONDAY FOR COOS COUNTY, CURRY COUNTY, DOUGLAS COUNTY, AND JOSEPHINE COUNTY.
  • A WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM TONIGHT FOR NORTHERN AND EASTERN KLAMATH COUNTY AND WESTERN, CENTRAL AND EASTERN LAKE COUNTY.
  • A BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT FOR DANGEROUS SNEAKER WAVES IS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT FOR THE NORTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST AND THE CENTRAL OREGON COAST.
  • A BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT FOR DANGEROUS SNEAKER WAVES IS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST AND THE CURRY COUNTY COAST.
  • A FLOOD WATCH IS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON FOR THE NORTH OREGON COAST, THE CENTRAL OREGON COAST, THE COAST RANGE OF NORTHWEST OREGON, THE CENTRAL COAST RANGE OF NORTHWEST OREGON, THE LOWER COLUMBIA, THE GREATER PORTLAND METRO AREA, THE CENTRAL WILLAMETTE VALLEY, THE SOUTH WILLAMETTE VALLEY, THE NORTHERN OREGON CASCADE FOOTHILLS, AND THE CASCADE FOOTHILLS IN LANE COUNTY.
  • A FLOOD WATCH IS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST, THE CURRY COUNTY COAST, CENTRAL DOUGLAS COUNTY, EASTERN CURRY COUNTY, AND JOSEPHINE COUNTY.

HEALTH ADVISORIES:

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

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Forecast for the Southern and lower Mid Willamette Valley including Eugene-Springfield and Albany-Corvallis:
  • Mostly cloudy with rain tonight (0.25 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain Monday (0.10 in. of rain possible), rain Monday night (0.50 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with rain Tuesday (0.50 in. of rain possible), rain at night (1.00 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain Wednesday, then rain with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms Wednesday night.
  • lows 53-55 cooling to 43 Wednesday night highs 62-55.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain Thursday, rain Thursday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain likely (70%), a good (50%) chance of rain Friday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain, rain likely (70%) Saturday afternoon, rain likely (70%) Saturday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) and a bit warmer Sunday.
  • highs 48-50 lows 38-36 warming to 42 Saturday night. (seasonal averages high 48 low 35)
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Your Local College Football Games Weather Forecast:
Friday December 1st “Pac-12 Championship Game” Oregon Ducks vs. Washington Huskies at Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas, NV- Washington Huskies beat the Ducks in a close game 34-31. Washington is the Last Pac-12 Champion.
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Home Wood Heating Advisory:
Eugene-Springfield: GREEN – Burning wood in wood stoves or fireplaces is allowed.
Oakridge: GREEN- Burning wood in wood stoves or fireplaces is allowed.
*Pellet stoves can be used anytime since they don’t produce the particulate smoke.
Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)
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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:
  • Mostly cloudy with showers and patchy dense evening fog, tonight (0.10 in. of rain possible ),
  • Mostly cloudy with showers and slightly cooler Monday (0.10 in. of rain possible) and in the evening, rain late Monday night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain Tuesday (0.10 in. of rain possible), rain at night (0.50 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms Wednesday (possible heavy rain in storms), then rain Wednesday night.
  • lows 52-54 cooling to 50 Wednesday night highs 59-62 cooling to 54 Wednesday.
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit cooler Thursday and in the evening, rain and snow likely (70%) late Thursday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain and snow likely (70%), a good (50%) chance of rain and snow and a bit cooler Friday afternoon, a (40%) chance of rain and snow at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a (40%) chance of rain Saturday, rain likely (70%) Saturday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit with rain likely (70%) Sunday.
  • highs 47-45 warming to 49 Sunday lows 38-43. (seasonal averages high 49 low 38)

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

  • Mostly cloudy with showers (0.25 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with showers (under 0.10 in. of rain possible)and a bit warmer Monday, showers (0.10 in. of rain possible) and breezy Monday night (Wind: S 15-25 mph),
  • Mostly cloudy with rain (1.25 in. of rain possible) and breezy Tuesday (Wind: S 15-25 mph gusts 40 mph late morning and afternoon), rain at night (1.50 in. of rain possible) and breezy (Wind: S 15-25 mph decreasing to S 10-15 mph late at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms a bit cooler Wednesday and in the evening, then a good (50%) chance of rain late Wednesday night.
  • lows 54-44 highs 65-60.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with 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 (40%) chance of rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain, rain likely (70%) and a bit warmer Saturday afternoon, rain likely (70%) Saturday  night,
  • Then mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%)  Sunday.
  • highs 56-58 lows 40-45. (seasonal averages high 54 low 41)
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Forecast for the Northern Oregon Cascades including the Cascades in Lane County:

  • Mostly cloudy with rain tonight (0.75 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit warmer Monday (0.25 in. of rain possible), rain Monday night (0.25 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain Tuesday, rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain and a slight (20%) chance of snow, snow and a bit cooler Wednesday afternoon, then rain and snow Wednesday night.
  • snow level 8,000 ft. tonight, above 8,000 ft. Monday through Tuesday, 7,000 ft.Tuesday night, 6,000 ft. Wednesday, then 4,000 ft. Wednesday night,.
  • lows 36-38 cooling to 36 Tuesday night highs near 40-44.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with snow and rain Thursday, evening snow and rain, a good (50%) of rain and snow Thursday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with snow likely (70%) and a slight (20%) chance of AM rain, a bit cooler with rain likely (70%) Friday afternoon, a good (50%) chance of snow and rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain and snow, a bit warmer with rain and snow likely (70%) Saturday, rain and snow likely (70%) Saturday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain and snow likely (70%) Sunday.
  • snow level 3,500 ft. Thursday, 3,000 ft. Thursday night, 2,500 ft. Friday and Friday night, 4,000 ft. Saturday, then 5,000 ft. Saturday night and Sunday.
  • highs 38-29 warming to 32 Saturday lows 34-29 warming to 32 Saturday.

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

Here is my weekly weather quiz question for the last time. What is “Offshore Flow?” Here is the correct answer. Offshore Flow Occurs when air moves from land to sea, and is usually associated with dry weather.

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Frontal systems are moving through Oregon bringing rain and they will be pushed by Atmospheric Rivers. The graphics for days 1-3  show a cold front pushing through the Pacific Northwest then slowly moving backward to the northwest and becoming stationary. Another complex frontal system will approach the coast Monday. The graphics for days 3-7  Wednesday through Sunday show a very active weather pattern through Thursday night.
Note: Due to the heavy rains an Avalanche warning is in effect for today for Mt. Hood.
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Air Quality Index:
Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 35 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 29 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality is 21 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)
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ADVISORIES:
  • AN AVALANCHE  WARNING IS IN EFFECT THROUGH 6 PM TODAY FOR ALL ELEVATIONS OF MT. HOOD.
  • A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM TODAY MAINLY ABOVE 4,000 FT. FOR THE OCHOCO AND THE JOHN DAY HIGHLANDS.
  • A WINTER STORM WARNING IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM TODAY FOR THE NORTHERN BLUE MOUNTAINS OF OREGON.
  • A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM TODAY FOR THE SOUTHERN BLUE MOUNTAINS OF OREGON.
  •  WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM TODAY FOR CENTRAL AND EASTERN LAKE COUNTY.
  • A WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM UNTIL 4 PM TODAY FOR NORTHERN AND EASTERN KLAMATH COUNTY AND WESTERN LAKE COUNTY.
  • A BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT FOR DANGEROUS SNEAKER WAVES IS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT FOR THE NORTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST AND THE CENTRAL OREGON COAST.
  • A BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT FOR DANGEROUS SNEAKER WAVES IS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST AND THE CURRY COUNTY COAST.
  • A FLOOD WATCH IS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON FOR THE NORTH OREGON COAST, THE CENTRAL OREGON COAST, THE COAST RANGE OF NORTHWEST OREGON, THE CENTRAL COAST RANGE OF NORTHWEST OREGON, THE LOWER COLUMBIA, THE GREATER PORTLAND METRO AREA, THE CENTRAL WILLAMETTE VALLEY, THE SOUTH WILLAMETTE VALLEY, THE NORTHERN OREGON CASCADE FOOTHILLS, AND THE CASCADE FOOTHILLS IN LANE COUNTY.

HEALTH ADVISORIES:

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

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Forecast for the Southern and lower Mid Willamette Valley including Eugene-Springfield and Albany-Corvallis:
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain today (1.50 in. of rain possible), rain tonight (0.25 in. of rain possible ),
  • Mostly cloudy with rain Monday, rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain Tuesday, then rain Tuesday night.
  • highs 58-62 cooling to 60 Tuesday lows 52-54 cooling to 49 Tuesday night.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain Wednesday, rain Wednesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain Thursday, rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain likely (70%) Friday, partly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of evening rain, a good (50%) chance of rain and a (40%) chance of snow late Friday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a (40%) chance of AM rain and snow, then a (40%) chance of rain Saturday afternoon.
  • highs 54-45 lows 43-33. (seasonal averages high 48 low 35)
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Your Local College Football Games Weather Forecast:
Friday December 1st “Pac-12 Championship Game” Oregon Ducks vs. Washington Huskies at Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas, NV- Washington Huskies beat the Ducks in a close game 34-31. Washington is the Last Pac-12 Champion.
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Home Wood Heating Advisory:
Eugene-Springfield: GREEN – Burning wood in wood stoves or fireplaces is allowed.
Oakridge: GREEN- Burning wood in wood stoves or fireplaces is allowed.
*Pellet stoves can be used anytime since they don’t produce the particulate smoke.
Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)
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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:
  • Mostly cloudy with showers today (1.25 in. of rain possible), showers tonight (0.50 in. of rain possible ),
  • Mostly cloudy with showers and a bit warmer Monday, a good (50%) chance of evening showers, rain likely (70%) at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain Tuesday, then rain Tuesday night.
  • highs 56-62 lows 52-54 cooling to 50 Tuesday night.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with showers Wednesday, evening showers showers likely (70%) late at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with AM showers likely (70%), showers and a bit cooler Thursday afternoon and evening, rain and snow showers late Thursday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain and snow showers likely (70%), a good (50%) chance of rain and snow showers and a bit cooler Friday afternoon, a (40%) chance of rain and snow showers Friday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of AM rain and snow showers, then a (30%) chance of showers Saturday afternoon.
  • highs 54-45 lows 44-35. (seasonal averages high 49 low 38)

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

  • Mostly cloudy with AM showers, rain and windy (Coastal Wind: S 20-30 mph while inland wind: SW 20-30 mph decreasing to SW 10-20 mph in the afternoon) a bit warmer this afternoon (1.25 in. of rain possible), showers (0.50 in. of rain possible) and breezy tonight (Coastal Wind: S 15-25 mph while inland Wind: S 15-25 mph decreasing to S 10-20 mph late at night),
  • Mostly cloudy with showers and breezy (Wind: S 15-25 mph) and a bit warmer Monday, coastal showers at night while inland evening showers and inland rain late Monday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain and breezy Tuesday, then rain Tuesday night.
  • highs 62-67 lows 53-55 cooling to 50 Tuesday night.
  • Mostly cloudy with showers and a bit cooler Wednesday, showers Wednesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with showers Thursday, evening showers, showers likely (70%) late at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with AM showers likely (70%), a good (50%) chance of showers and a bit cooler Friday afternoon, a (40%) chance of showers Friday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain Saturday.
  • highs 60-55 lows 46-36. (seasonal averages high 54 low 41)
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Forecast for the Northern Oregon Cascades including the Cascades in Lane County:

  • Mostly cloudy with AM possibly heavy at times, rain (2 in. + of rain possible) and breezy (Pass Wind: SW 15-25 mph gusts to 45 mph) and a bit cooler today, rain tonight (0.75 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit warmer Monday, rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain Tuesday and Tuesday night.
  • snow level 7,500 ft. today, 8,000 ft. tonight, above 8,000 ft. Monday through Tuesday night.
  • highs near 40-44 lows 36-38 cooling to 36 Tuesday night.
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain and a slight (20%) chance of snow, rain and snow and a bit cooler Wednesday afternoon, rain and snow Wednesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with snow and rain Thursday, snow and rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with snow likely (70%) and a slight (20%) chance of AM rain, a bit cooler with rain likely (70%) Friday afternoon, a good (50%) chance of rain and snow Friday night,
  • Then a mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with a (40%) chance of snow and rain Saturday.
  • snow level  6,000 ft. Wednesday, 5,000 ft. Wednesday night, 4,000 ft. Thursday, 3,500 ft. Thursday night, 3,000 ft. Friday, then 2,500 ft. Friday night and Saturday.
  • highs 38-29 warming to 32 Saturday lows 34-29 warming to 32 Saturday.

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

Here is my weekly weather quiz question for the last time. What is “Offshore Flow?” Here is the correct answer. Offshore Flow Occurs when air moves from land to sea, and is usually associated with dry weather.

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Frontal systems are moving through Oregon bringing rain and they will be pushed by Atmospheric Rivers. The graphics for days 1-3  show a cold front pushing through the Pacific Northwest then slowly moving backward to the northwest and becoming stationary. Another complex frontal system will approach the coast Monday. The graphics for days 3-7  Tuesday through Saturday show an active weather pattern through the period.
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Air Quality Index:
Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 35 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 37 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality is 23 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)
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ADVISORIES:
  • A WINTER STORM WARNING IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM TONIGHT ABOVE 5,500 FT. FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON CASCADES, THE SISKIYOU MOUNTAINS, THE SOUTHERN OREGON CASCADES.
  • A WINTER STORM WARNING IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM TONIGHT ABOVE 3,000 FT. FOR THE NORTHERN OREGON CASCADES AND THE CASCADES IN LANE COUNTY.
  • A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM SUNDAY MAINLY ABOVE 4,000 FT. FOR THE OCHOCO AND THE JOHN DAY HIGHLANDS.
  • A WINTER STORM WARNING IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM SUNDAY FOR THE NORTHERN BLUE MOUNTAINS OF OREGON.
  • A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM SUNDAY FOR THE SOUTHERN BLUE MOUNTAINS OF OREGON.
  •  WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM SUNDAY FOR CENTRAL AND EASTERN LAKE COUNTY.
  • A WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM UNTIL 4 PM SUNDAY FOR NORTHERN AND EASTERN KLAMATH COUNTY AND WESTERN LAKE COUNTY.
  • A BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT FOR DANGEROUS SNEAKER WAVES IS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT FOR THE NORTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST AND THE CENTRAL OREGON COAST.
  • A BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT FOR DANGEROUS SNEAKER WAVES IS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST AND THE CURRY COUNTY COAST.
  • A FLOOD WATCH IS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON FOR THE NORTH OREGON COAST, THE CENTRAL OREGON COAST, THE COAST RANGE OF NORTHWEST OREGON, THE CENTRAL COAST RANGE OF NORTHWEST OREGON, THE LOWER COLUMBIA, THE GREATER PORTLAND METRO AREA, THE CENTRAL WILLAMETTE VALLEY, THE SOUTH WILLAMETTE VALLEY, THE NORTHERN OREGON CASCADE FOOTHILLS, AND THE CASCADE FOOTHILLS IN LANE COUNTY.

HEALTH ADVISORIES:

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

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Forecast for the Southern and lower Mid Willamette Valley including Eugene-Springfield and Albany-Corvallis:
  • Mostly cloudy with rain tonight (1.50 in. of rain possible)
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain Sunday (1.50 in. of rain possible), rain Sunday night (0.25 in. of rain possible ),
  • Mostly cloudy with rain Monday, rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain Tuesday, then rain Tuesday night.
  • lows 48-54 cooling to 49 Tuesday night highs 58-62 cooling to 60 Tuesday.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain Wednesday, rain Wednesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain Thursday, rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain likely (70%) Friday, partly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of evening rain, a good (50%) chance of rain and a (40%) chance of snow late Friday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a (40%) chance of AM rain and snow, then a (40%) chance of rain Saturday afternoon.
  • highs 54-45 lows 43-33. (seasonal averages high 48 low 35)
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Your Local College Football Games Weather Forecast:
Friday December 1st “Pac-12 Championship Game” Oregon Ducks vs. Washington Huskies at Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas, NV- Washington Huskies beat the Ducks in a close game 34-31. Washington is the Last Pac-12 Champion.
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Home Wood Heating Advisory:
Eugene-Springfield: GREEN – Burning wood in wood stoves or fireplaces is allowed.
Oakridge: GREEN- Burning wood in wood stoves or fireplaces is allowed.
*Pellet stoves can be used anytime since they don’t produce the particulate smoke.
Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)
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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:
  • Mostly cloudy with showers and patchy dense fog tonight (1.00 in. of rain possible)
  • Mostly cloudy with showers Sunday (1.25 in. of rain possible), showers Sunday night (0.50in. of rain possible ),
  • Mostly cloudy with showers and a bit warmer Monday, a good (50%) chance of evening showers, rain likely (70%) at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain Tuesday, then rain Tuesday night.
  • lows 50-54 cooling back to 50 Tuesday night highs 56-62.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with showers Wednesday, evening showers showers likely (70%) late at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with AM showers likely (70%), showers and a bit cooler Thursday afternoon and evening, rain and snow showers late Thursday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain and snow showers likely (70%), a good (50%) chance of rain and snow showers and a bit cooler Friday afternoon, a (40%) chance of rain and snow showers Friday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of AM rain and snow showers, then a (30%) chance of showers Saturday afternoon.
  • highs 54-45 lows 44-35. (seasonal averages high 49 low 38)

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

  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with showers (1.50 in. of rain possible, heavy rainfall possible) and windy (Wind: SW 20-30 mph tonight ,
  • Mostly cloudy with AM showers, rain and windy (Coastal Wind: S 20-30 mph while inland wind: SW 20-30 mph decreasing to SW 10-20 mph in the afternoon) a bit warmer Sunday afternoon (1.25 in. of rain possible), showers (0.50 in. of rain possible) and breezy Sunday night (Coastal Wind: S 15-25 mph while inland Wind: S 15-25 mph decreasing to S 10-20 mph late at night),
  • Mostly cloudy with showers and breezy (Wind: S 15-25 mph) and a bit warmer Monday, coastal showers at night while inland evening showers and inland rain late Monday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain and breezy Tuesday, then rain Tuesday night.
  • lows 52-55 cooling to 50 Tuesday night highs 62-67.
  • Mostly cloudy with showers and a bit cooler Wednesday, showers Wednesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with showers Thursday, evening showers, showers likely (70%) late at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with AM showers likely (70%), a good (50%) chance of showers and a bit cooler Friday afternoon, a (40%) chance of showers Friday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain Saturday.
  • highs 60-55 lows 46-36. (seasonal averages high 54 low 41)
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Forecast for the Northern Oregon Cascades including the Cascades in Lane County:

  • Mostly cloudy with rain heavy at times late and tonight and breezy (Pass Wind: SW 10-15 mph gusts to 30 mph increasing to SW 20-25 mph gusts to 40 mph late) (2 in.+ of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with AM possibly heavy at times, rain (2 in. + of rain possible) and breezy (Pass Wind: SW 15-25 mph gusts to 45 mph) and a bit cooler Sunday, rain Sunday night (0.75 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit warmer Monday, rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain Tuesday and Tuesday night.
  • snow level 6,000 ft. rising to 7,500 ft. late tonight, 7,500 ft. Sunday, 8,000 ft. Sunday night, above 8,000 ft. Monday through Tuesday night.
  • lows 32-38 cooling to 36 Tuesday night highs near 40-44.
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain and a slight (20%) chance of snow, rain and snow and a bit cooler Wednesday afternoon, rain and snow Wednesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with snow and rain Thursday, snow and rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with snow likely (70%) and a slight (20%) chance of AM rain, a bit cooler with rain likely (70%) Friday afternoon, a good (50%) chance of rain and snow Friday night,
  • Then a mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with a (40%) chance of snow and rain Saturday.
  • snow level  6,000 ft. Wednesday, 5,000 ft. Wednesday night, 4,000 ft. Thursday, 3,500 ft. Thursday night, 3,000 ft. Friday, then 2,500 ft. Friday night and Saturday.
  • highs 38-29 warming to 32 Saturday lows 34-29 warming to 32 Saturday.

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