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21.
1.22.24 Rain today , quarter inch of rain possible for your Monday.
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Here is my new weekly weather quiz question. What is “PDO“?

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An Upper Level Low Pressure Trough (“U” shape) is hanging out along the Pacific Coasts of Washington, Oregon, and California. The graphics for days 1-3  show No significant fronts moving into Oregon. The graphics for days 3-7    Thursday through Monday show a the parade of frontal systems approaching the Pacific Northwest.
Note: Due to the heavy snowfall in the area Willamette Pass, Hoodoo, and Mt Ashland are all open for skiing. Check their web pages for details.
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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 19 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 84 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)
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ADVISORIES:
  • AN ICE STORM WARNING IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM TODAY FOR THE UPPER HOOD RIVER VALLEY.
  • A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM TODAY BELOW 3,000 FT. FOR THE EASTERN COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE OF OREGON, THE LOWER COLUMBIA BASIN OF OREGON, THE FOOTHILLS OF THE NORTHERN BLUE MOUNTAINS OF OREGON, THE FOOTHILLS OF THE SOUTHERN BLUE MOUNTAINS OF OREGON, AND NORTH CENTRAL OREGON.

HEALTH ADVISORIES:

  • A PUBLIC HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR UNSAFE LEVELS OF FECAL BACTERIA IN OCEAN WATERS AT BEVERLY BEACH IN LINCOLN COUNTY. PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE WATER IN THIS AREA UNTIL THE ADVISORY IS LIFTED. UNSAFE LEVELS OF FECAL BACTERIA CAN CAUSE DIARRHEA, STOMACH CRAMPS, SKIN RASHES, UPPER RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND OTHER ILLNESSES. CHILDREN, THE ELDERLY, AND THOSE WITH A COMPROMISED IMMUNE SYSTEM SHOULD USE EXTRA CAUTION AS THEY ARE MORE VULNERABLE TO TO ILLNESSES FROM WATERBORNE BACTERIA. VISITORS SHOULD AVOID WADING IN NEARBY CREEKS, POOLS 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 today (0.25 in. of rain possible), rain tonight (0.25 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain likely (70%), a good (50%) chance of rain and a bit cooler Tuesday afternoon (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), rain night (0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit cooler with rain Wednesday and a slight (20%) chance of afternoon thunderstorms, evening showers with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms, then rain late Wednesday night.
  • highs 55-53 lows 45-43 warming back to 45 Wednesday night.
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain, a good (50%) of rain Thursday afternoon, rain Thursday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain Friday, rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain Saturday, rain likely (70%) Saturday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of rain Sunday.
  • highs 53-60 lows 43-49. (seasonal averages high 49 low 35)
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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, showers and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms this afternoon (0.10 in. of rain possible), evening showers with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms, showers late tonight (0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM showers, a (20%) chance of showers Tuesday afternoon (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), cloudy with rain Tuesday night (0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain, showers with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms Wednesday afternoon, then showers Wednesday night.
  • highs near 55 lows 45-43.
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) of showers and a bit warmer Thursday,  good (50%) chance evening rain,  rain late Thursday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain Friday and at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain Saturday, evening showers likely (70%), a good (50%) chance of showers late Saturday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a (40%) chance of showers Sunday.
  • highs 56-63 lows 45-52 cooling to 50 Saturday night. (seasonal averages high 51  low 37).

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

  • Mostly cloudy with AM showers, showers and a bit cooler today with a slight (20%) chance of afternoon thunderstorms (0.25 in. of rain possible), showers tonight (0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM showers, coastal rain likely (70%) Tuesday afternoon while a good (50%) chance of inland afternoon rain, rain at night (0.25 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain, showers and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms and breezy Wednesday afternoon, evening showers with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms, then showers late Wednesday night.
  • highs near 57 lows near 47.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a good (50%) of showers Thursday, a good (50%) chance of evening rain, rain late Thursday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain Friday, rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain, showers and a bit warmer Saturday, showers likely (70%) Saturday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of showers Sunday.
  • highs 58-65 lows 46-52 cooling to49 Saturday night. (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 cooler today, (0.75 in. of rain possible),  rain tonight, snow late at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain and snow likely (70%), a good (50%) of rain snow and a bit warmer Tuesday afternoon, rain with a slight (20%) chance of evening snow, then snow late at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain with a slight (20%) chance of snow, rain and snow Wednesday afternoon, then rain and snow Wednesday night.
  • snow level 6,000 ft. today, 5,000 ft. Monday night, 4,500 ft. Tuesday, 5,000 ft. Tuesday night, 5,500 ft. Wednesday, then 5,000 ft. Wednesday night.
  • highs near 37 lows 32-30.
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and snow likely (70%) and a bit cooler Thursday, evening rain likely (70%) with a good (50%) chance of snow, snow likely (70%) late Thursday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain and snow, rain and a bit warmer Friday afternoon, rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit warmer Saturday, rain likely (70%) Saturday night,
  • Then a mix of clouds and sun with a good (50%) chance of rain Sunday.
  • snow level 4,500 ft. Thursday, 5,000 ft. Thursday night, 8,000 ft. Friday, above 8,000 ft. Friday night through Saturday night, then 8,000 ft. Sunday.
  • highs 36-44 lows 28-35.

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

Jan
21.
1.21.24 Mostly cloudy with half inch of rain possible tonight. What about your Monday?
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Here is my weekly weather quiz question for the last time. What are “Parhelion“? Here is the correct answer.  Parhelion: The scientific name for sun dogs. Either of two colored luminous spots that appear at roughly 22 degrees on both sides of the sun at the same elevation. They are caused by the refraction of sunlight passing through ice crystals. They are most commonly seen during winter in the middle latitudes and are exclusively associated with cirriform clouds. They are also known as mock suns.

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An Upper Level Low Pressure Trough (“U” shape) is hanging out along the Pacific Coasts of Washington, Oregon, and California. The graphics for days 1-3  show No significant fronts moving into Oregon. The graphics for days 3-7   Wednesday through Sunday show a the parade of frontal systems approaching the Pacific Northwest.
Note: Due to the heavy snowfall in the area Willamette Pass, Hoodoo, and Mt Ashland are all open for skiing. Check their web pages for details.
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Air Quality Index:
Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 79 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 32 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 60 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)
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ADVISORIES:
  • NONE AT THIS TIME.

HEALTH ADVISORIES:

  • A PUBLIC HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR UNSAFE LEVELS OF FECAL BACTERIA IN OCEAN WATERS AT BEVERLY BEACH IN LINCOLN COUNTY. PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE WATER IN THIS AREA UNTIL THE ADVISORY IS LIFTED. UNSAFE LEVELS OF FECAL BACTERIA CAN CAUSE DIARRHEA, STOMACH CRAMPS, SKIN RASHES, UPPER RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND OTHER ILLNESSES. CHILDREN, THE ELDERLY, AND THOSE WITH A COMPROMISED IMMUNE SYSTEM SHOULD USE EXTRA CAUTION AS THEY ARE MORE VULNERABLE TO TO ILLNESSES FROM WATERBORNE BACTERIA. VISITORS SHOULD AVOID WADING IN NEARBY CREEKS, POOLS 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 (0.50 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with rain Monday (0.25 in. of rain possible), rain Monday night (0.25 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain likely (70%), a good (50%) chance of rain and a bit cooler Tuesday afternoon (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), rain night (0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit cooler with rain Wednesday and a slight (20%) chance of afternoon thunderstorms, evening showers with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms, then rain late Wednesday night.
  • lows 46-43 warming to 45 Wednesday night highs 55-53.
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain, a good (50%) of rain Thursday afternoon, rain Thursday night,
  • Mostly cloudy  and a bit warmer with rain Friday, rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain Saturday, rain likely (70%) Saturday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of rain Sunday.
  • highs 53-60 lows 43-49. (seasonal averages high 49 low 35)
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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 rain tonight (0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with AM showers, showers and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms Monday afternoon (0.10 in. of rain possible), evening showers with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms, showers late Monday night (0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM showers, a (20%) chance of showers Tuesday afternoon (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), cloudy with rain Tuesday night (0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain, showers with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms Wednesday afternoon, then showers Wednesday night.
  • lows 47-43 highs near 55.
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) of showers and a bit warmer Thursday,  good (50%) chance evening rain,  rain late Thursday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain Friday and at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain Saturday, evening showers likely (70%), a good (50%) chance of showers late Saturday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a (40%) chance of showers Sunday.
  • highs 56-63 lows 45-52 cooling to 50 Saturday night. (seasonal averages high 51  low 37).

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

  • Mostly cloudy with rain tonight (0.25 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with AM showers, showers and a bit cooler Monday with a slight (20%) chance of afternoon thunderstorms (0.25 in. of rain possible), showers Monday night (0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM showers, coastal rain likely (70%) Tuesday afternoon while a good (50%) chance of inland afternoon rain, rain at night (0.25 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain, showers and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms and breezy Wednesday afternoon, evening showers with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms, then showers late Wednesday night.
  • lows 49-47 highs near 57.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a good (50%) of showers Thursday, a good (50%) chance of evening rain, rain late Thursday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain Friday, rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain, showers and a bit warmer Saturday, showers likely (70%) Saturday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of showers Sunday.
  • highs 58-65 lows 46-52 cooling to49 Saturday night. (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 cooler Monday, (0.75 in. of rain possible),  rain Monday night, snow late at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain and snow likely (70%), a good (50%) of rain snow and a bit warmer Tuesday afternoon, rain with a slight (20%) chance of evening snow, then snow late at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain with a slight (20%) chance of snow, rain and snow Wednesday afternoon, then rain and snow Wednesday night.
  • snow level 6,000 ft. tonight and Monday, 5,000 ft. Monday night, 4,500 ft. Tuesday, 5,000 ft. Tuesday night, 5,500 ft. Wednesday, then 5,000 ft. Wednesday night.
  • lows 32-30 highs near 37.
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and snow likely (70%) and a bit cooler Thursday, evening rain likely (70%) with a good (50%) chance of snow, snow likely (70%) late Thursday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain and snow, rain and a bit warmer Friday afternoon, rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit warmer Saturday, rain likely (70%) Saturday night,
  • Then a mix of clouds and sun with a good (50%) chance of rain Sunday.
  • snow level 4,500 ft. Thursday, 5,000 ft. Thursday night, 8,000 ft. Friday, above 8,000 ft. Friday night through Saturday night, then 8,000 ft. Sunday.
  • highs 36-44 lows 28-35.

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

Jan
20.
1.21.24 Mostly cloudy and warmer with rain today for your Sunday.
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Here is my weekly weather quiz question for the last time. What are “Parhelion“? Here is the correct answer.  Parhelion: The scientific name for sun dogs. Either of two colored luminous spots that appear at roughly 22 degrees on both sides of the sun at the same elevation. They are caused by the refraction of sunlight passing through ice crystals. They are most commonly seen during winter in the middle latitudes and are exclusively associated with cirriform clouds. They are also known as mock suns.

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An Upper Level Low Pressure Trough (“U” shape) is hanging out along the Pacific Coasts of Washington, Oregon, and California. The graphics for days 1-3  show the front  becoming stationary to our south and another storm moving Northeastward from the northern California coast.. The graphics for days 3-7   Wednesday through Sunday show a the parade of frontal systems approaching the Pacific Northwest.
Note: Due to the heavy snowfall in the area Willamette Pass, Hoodoo, and Mt Ashland are all open for skiing. Check their web pages for details.
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Air Quality Index:
Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 70 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 33 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 147 in the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups category measuring Particulate Matter.
Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)
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ADVISORIES:
  • AN ICE STORM WARNING IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM TODAY FOR THE UPPER HOOD RIVER VALLEY.
  • A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM TODAY FOR NORTH CENTRAL OREGON.
  • A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM TODAY FOR THE EASTERN COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE OF OREGON.
  • A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM TODAY FOR THE LOWER COLUMBIA BASIN OF OREGON.
  • A  WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM TODAY FOR THE EAST SLOPES OF THE OREGON CASCADES.
  • A  WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM TODAY FOR THE FOOTHILLS OF THE SOUTHERN BLUE MOUNTAINS OF OREGON.
  • A  WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM TODAY FOR THE FOOTHILLS OF THE NORTHERN BLUE MOUNTAINS OF OREGON.
  • A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM TODAY FOR CENTRAL OREGON.
  • A  WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM TODAY FOR THE NORTHERN OREGON CASCADES.
  • A  WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM TODAY FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON CASCADES.
  • A FLOOD WATCH IS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING FOR THE CURRY COUNTY COAST.

HEALTH ADVISORIES:

  • A PUBLIC HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR UNSAFE LEVELS OF FECAL BACTERIA IN OCEAN WATERS AT BEVERLY BEACH IN LINCOLN COUNTY. PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE WATER IN THIS AREA UNTIL THE ADVISORY IS LIFTED. UNSAFE LEVELS OF FECAL BACTERIA CAN CAUSE DIARRHEA, STOMACH CRAMPS, SKIN RASHES, UPPER RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND OTHER ILLNESSES. CHILDREN, THE ELDERLY, AND THOSE WITH A COMPROMISED IMMUNE SYSTEM SHOULD USE EXTRA CAUTION AS THEY ARE MORE VULNERABLE TO TO ILLNESSES FROM WATERBORNE BACTERIA. VISITORS SHOULD AVOID WADING IN NEARBY CREEKS, POOLS 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 warmer with rain today (o.25 in. of rain possible), rain tonight (0.25 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with rain Monday (0.10 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 Tuesday afternoon, then rain Tuesday night.
  • highs near 54 lows 46-4.
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit cooler Wednesday with a slight (20%) chance of afternoon thunderstorms, evening showers with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms, rain likely (70%) late Wednesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) Thursday, rain likely (70%) at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) Friday, a good (50%) chance of evening rain, rain likely (70%) late Friday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain likely (70%) Saturday.
  • highs 52-55 lows 44-42 warming back to 44 Friday night. (seasonal averages high 49 low 35)
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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, rain likely (70%) and a bit warmer today (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), rain tonight (0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain Monday (0.10 in. of rain possible), rain at night (0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain likely (70%), a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of showers Tuesday, then rain Tuesday night.
  • highs 57-54 warming back to 57 lows near 46.
  • Mostly cloudy rain and a bit cooler Wednesday, rain likely (70%) Wednesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) and a bit cooler Thursday, rain likely (70%) at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) Friday, a good (50%) chance of rain Friday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain likely (70%) Saturday.
  • highs 55-58 lows 44-48. (seasonal averages high 51  low 37).

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

  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain today (0.25 in. of rain possible), rain tonight (0.25 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit cooler Monday (0.10 in. of rain possible), rain at night (0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with rain AM rain likely (70%), a slight (20%) chance of showers Tuesday afternoon, then rain Tuesday night.
  • highs near 57 lows near 48 .
  • Mostly cloudy with rain Wednesday, rain likely (70%) Wednesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain likely (70%) Thursday, rain likely (70%) at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain likely (70%) Friday, rain likely (70%) at night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain likely (70%) Saturday.
  • highs 57-62 lows 48-50. (seasonal averages high 54 low 41)
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Forecast for the Northern Oregon Cascades including the Cascades in Lane County:

  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain today (0.50 in. of rain possible), rain tonight (0.25 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit cooler Monday, rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain and snow, a good (50%) of rain and a bit warmer Tuesday afternoon, rain with a good (50%) chance of evening rain and snow, then snow late Tuesday night.
  • snow level 6,000 ft. today through Monday, 5,500 ft. Monday night through Tuesday night.
  • highs 38-36 warming back to 38 Tuesday lows 32-30.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain Wednesday, rain and snow Wednesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and snow likely (70%) Thursday, evening rain and snow likely (70%), rain likely (70%) late at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain and snow likely (70%), rain likely (70%) and a bit warmer Friday afternoon, a good (50%) chance of evening rain, rain likely (70%) late Friday night,
  • Then rain likely (70%) and a bit warmer Saturday.
  • snow level 5,500 ft. Wednesday, 5,000 ft. Wednesday night and Thursday, 6,500 ft. Thursday night, 7,500 ft. Friday, then 8,000 ft. Friday night and Saturday.
  • highs 37-42 lows 33-30.

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Jan
20.
1.20.24 Rain tonight, but what about Sunday?
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Here is my weekly weather quiz question for the last time. What are “Parhelion“? Here is the correct answer.  Parhelion: The scientific name for sun dogs. Either of two colored luminous spots that appear at roughly 22 degrees on both sides of the sun at the same elevation. They are caused by the refraction of sunlight passing through ice crystals. They are most commonly seen during winter in the middle latitudes and are exclusively associated with cirriform clouds. They are also known as mock suns.

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An Upper Level Low Pressure Trough (“U” shape) is hanging out along the Pacific Coasts of Washington, Oregon, and California. The graphics for days 1-3  show the front  becoming stationary to our south and another storm moving Northeastward from the northern California coast.. The graphics for days 3-7   Tuesday through Saturday show a the parade of frontal systems approaching the Pacific Northwest.
Note: Due to the heavy snowfall in the area Willamette Pass, Hoodoo, and Mt Ashland are all open for skiing. Check their web pages for details.
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Air Quality Index:
Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 55 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 11 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 88 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)
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ADVISORIES:
  • AN ICE STORM WARNING IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM SUNDAY FOR THE UPPER HOOD RIVER VALLEY.
  • A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM SUNDAY FOR NORTH CENTRAL OREGON.
  • A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM SUNDAY FOR THE EASTERN COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE OF OREGON.
  • A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM SUNDAY FOR THE LOWER COLUMBIA BASIN OF OREGON.
  • A  WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM SUNDAY FOR THE EAST SLOPES OF THE OREGON CASCADES.
  • A  WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM SUNDAY FOR THE FOOTHILLS OF THE SOUTHERN BLUE MOUNTAINS OF OREGON.
  • A  WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM SUNDAY FOR THE NORTHERN OREGON CASCADES.
  • A  WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM SUNDAY FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON CASCADES.
  • A FLOOD WARNING IS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THIS TONIGHT FOR THE COQUILLE RIVER AT COQUILLE AFFECTING COOS COUNTY.
  • A FLOOD WATCH IS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING FOR THE CURRY COUNTY COAST.

HEALTH ADVISORIES:

  • A PUBLIC HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR UNSAFE LEVELS OF FECAL BACTERIA IN OCEAN WATERS AT BEVERLY BEACH IN LINCOLN COUNTY. PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE WATER IN THIS AREA UNTIL THE ADVISORY IS LIFTED. UNSAFE LEVELS OF FECAL BACTERIA CAN CAUSE DIARRHEA, STOMACH CRAMPS, SKIN RASHES, UPPER RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND OTHER ILLNESSES. CHILDREN, THE ELDERLY, AND THOSE WITH A COMPROMISED IMMUNE SYSTEM SHOULD USE EXTRA CAUTION AS THEY ARE MORE VULNERABLE TO TO ILLNESSES FROM WATERBORNE BACTERIA. VISITORS SHOULD AVOID WADING IN NEARBY CREEKS, POOLS 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 (o.50 in. of rain possible) ,
  • Mostly cloudy and warmer with rain Sunday (o.25 in. of rain possible), rain Sunday night (0.25 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with rain Monday (0.10 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 Tuesday afternoon, then rain Tuesday night.
  • lows 42-46 cooling to 44 Tuesday night highs near 54.
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit cooler Wednesday with a slight (20%) chance of afternoon thunderstorms, evening showers with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms, rain likely (70%) late Wednesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) Thursday, rain likely (70%) at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) Friday, a good (50%) chance of evening rain, rain likely (70%) late Friday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain likely (70%) Saturday.
  • highs 52-55 lows 44-42 warming back to 44 Friday night. (seasonal averages high 49 low 35)
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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 rain tonight (0.25 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain, rain likely (70%) and a bit warmer Sunday (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), rain Sunday night (0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain Monday (0.10 in. of rain possible), rain at night (0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain likely (70%), a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of showers Tuesday, then rain Tuesday night.
  • lows near 46 highs 57-54 warming back to 57.
  • Mostly cloudy rain and a bit cooler Wednesday, rain likely (70%) Wednesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) and a bit cooler Thursday, rain likely (70%) at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) Friday, a good (50%) chance of rain Friday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain likely (70%) Saturday.
  • highs 55-58 lows 44-48. (seasonal averages high 51  low 37).

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

  • Mostly cloudy with rain tonight (0.75 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain Sunday (0.25 in. of rain possible), rain Sunday night (0.25 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit cooler Monday (0.10 in. of rain possible), rain at night (0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with rain AM rain likely (70%), a slight (20%) chance of showers Tuesday afternoon, then rain Tuesday night.
  • lows near 48 highs near 57.
  • Mostly cloudy with rain Wednesday, rain likely (70%) Wednesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain likely (70%) Thursday, rain likely (70%) at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain likely (70%) Friday, rain likely (70%) at night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain likely (70%) Saturday.
  • highs 57-62 lows 48-50. (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 (0.50 in. of rain possible, 1 in. of snow possible),
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain Sunday (0.50 in. of rain possible), rain Sunday night (0.25 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit cooler Monday, rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain and snow, a good (50%) of rain and a bit warmer Tuesday afternoon, rain with a good (50%) chance of evening rain and snow, then snow late Tuesday night.
  • snow level 5,500 ft. tonight, 6,000 ft. Sunday  through Monday, 5,500 ft. Monday night through Tuesday night.
  • lows 32-30 highs 38-36 warming back to 38 Tuesday.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain Wednesday, rain and snow Wednesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and snow likely (70%) Thursday, evening rain and snow likely (70%), rain likely (70%) late at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain and snow likely (70%), rain likely (70%) and a bit warmer Friday afternoon, a good (50%) chance of evening rain, rain likely (70%) late Friday night,
  • Then rain likely (70%) and a bit warmer Saturday.
  • snow level 5,500 ft. Wednesday, 5,000 ft. Wednesday night and Thursday, 6,500 ft. Thursday night, 7,500 ft. Friday, then 8,000 ft. Friday night and Saturday.
  • highs 37-42 lows 30-34.

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Jan
19.
1.20.24 Slight chance of AM rain, 50% chance of rain this afternoon for your Saturday.
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Here is my weekly weather quiz question for the last time. What are “Parhelion“? Here is the correct answer.  Parhelion: The scientific name for sun dogs. Either of two colored luminous spots that appear at roughly 22 degrees on both sides of the sun at the same elevation. They are caused by the refraction of sunlight passing through ice crystals. They are most commonly seen during winter in the middle latitudes and are exclusively associated with cirriform clouds. They are also known as mock suns.

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An Upper Level Low Pressure Trough (“U” shape) is hanging out along the Pacific Coasts of Washington, Oregon, and California. The graphics for days 1-3  show the front  becoming stationary to our south and another storm moving Northeastward from the northern California coast.. The graphics for days 3-7    Tuesday through Saturday show a the parade of frontal systems approaching the Pacific Northwest.
Note: Due to the heavy snowfall in the area Willamette Pass, Hoodoo, and Mt Ashland are all open for skiing, if you can get there through the snow and downed trees. Check their web pages for details.
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Air Quality Index:
Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 31 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 30 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 46 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)
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ADVISORIES:
  • A WINTER STORM WATCH IS IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON FOR THE UPPER HOOD RIVER VALLEY.
  • A WINTER STORM WATCH IS IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON FOR THE WESTERN COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE.
  • A FLOOD WARNING IS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THIS EVENING FOR THE COQUILLE RIVER AT COQUILLE AFFECTING COOS COUNTY.
  • A FLOOD WATCH IS IN EFFECT FROM THIS MORNING THROUGH MONDAY MORNING FOR THE CURRY COUNTY COAST.

HEALTH ADVISORIES:

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

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Forecast for the Southern and lower Mid Willamette Valley including Eugene-Springfield and Albany-Corvallis:
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain, a good (50%) chance of rain and a bit warmer this afternoon (o.10 in. of rain possible), rain tonight (o.25 in. of rain possible) ,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain Sunday (o.10 in. of rain possible), rain at night (0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with rain Monday, then rain Monday night.
  • highs 46-54 lows 42-45.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain Tuesday, rain Tuesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain Wednesday and Wednesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain Thursday, rain likely (70%) at night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain likely (70%) Friday.
  • highs 54-57 lows 45-47. (seasonal averages high 49 low 35)
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Home Wood Heating Advisory:
Eugene-Springfield: GREEN- Burning wood in wood stoves or fireplaces is allowed.
Oakridge: GREEN- Burning wood in wood stoves or fireplaces is allowed.
*Pellet stoves can be used anytime since they don’t produce the particulate smoke.
Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)
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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain, rain likely (70%) and a bit cooler this afternoon (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), rain tonight (0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit cooler Sunday (0.10 in. of rain possible), rain at night (0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain Monday, then rain Monday night.
  • highs 57-54 lows 46-48.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain likely (70%) Tuesday, rain Tuesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy rain Wednesday, rain likely (70%) at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) and a bit cooler Thursday afternoon, rain Thursday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain Friday.
  • highs 56-60 lows 47-44 warming to 49 Thursday night. (seasonal averages high 51  low 37).

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

  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit cooler this afternoon (0.25 in. of rain possible), rain tonight (under 0.25 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain Sunday (0.25 in. of rain possible), rain at night (0.25 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit cooler Monday, then rain Monday night.
  • highs 56-58 cooling back to 56 Monday lows 48-50.
  • Mostly cloudy with rain AM rain likely (70%), rain and a bit warmer Tuesday afternoon, rain Tuesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain Wednesday, rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain Thursday, rain Thursday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain Friday.
  • highs 58-62 lows 48-50. (seasonal averages high 54 low 41)
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Forecast for the Northern Oregon Cascades including the Cascades in Lane County:

  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain today, rain and snow tonight (0.50 in. of rain possible, 1 in. of snow possible),
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain Sunday, rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain Monday, then rain Monday night.
  • snow level 5,500 ft. today, 5,000 ft. tonight, 5,500 ft. Sunday, then 6,000 ft. Sunday night through Monday night.
  • highs near 38 lows near 32.
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain and snow, rain likely (70%) and a bit cooler Tuesday afternoon, evening rain likely (70%), rain and snow late Tuesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with snow and rain Wednesday, rain and snow at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain and snow Thursday, rain and snow likely (70%) Thursday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain and snow, then rain likely (70%) and a bit warmer Friday.
  • snow level 5,500 ft. Tuesday through Wednesday, 5,000 ft. Wednesday night, 5,500 ft. Thursday, 6,500 ft. Thursday night, then 8,000 ft. Friday.
  • highs 37-42 lows 32-30 warming back to 32 Friday.

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

Jan
19.
1.19.24 Patchy fog with a slight chance of rain late tonight. What about Saturday?
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Here is my weekly weather quiz question. What are “Parhelion“?

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An Upper Level High Pressure Ridge (“Arch” shape) has moved closer to us which means really bad freezing precipitation will be gone. The graphics for days 1-3  show the front currently sagging into Oregon and becoming stationary to our south. The graphics for days 3-7    Monday through Friday show a the parade of frontal systems approaching the Pacific Northwest.
Note: Due to the heavy snowfall in the area Willamette Pass, Hoodoo, and Mt Ashland are all open for skiing, if you can get there through the snow and downed trees. Check their web pages for details.
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Air Quality Index:
Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 29 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 18 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 42 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)
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ADVISORIES:
  • A WINTER STORM WATCH IS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON FOR THE UPPER HOOD RIVER VALLEY.
  • A FLOOD WARNING IS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON FOR THE COQUILLE RIVER AT COQUILLE AFFECTING COOS COUNTY.
  • A FLOOD WATCH IS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY  MORNING THROUGH MONDAY MORNING FOR THE CURRY COUNTY COAST.

HEALTH ADVISORIES:

  • A PUBLIC HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR UNSAFE LEVELS OF FECAL BACTERIA IN OCEAN WATERS AT BEVERLY BEACH IN LINCOLN COUNTY. PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE WATER IN THIS AREA UNTIL THE ADVISORY IS LIFTED. UNSAFE LEVELS OF FECAL BACTERIA CAN CAUSE DIARRHEA, STOMACH CRAMPS, SKIN RASHES, UPPER RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND OTHER ILLNESSES. CHILDREN, THE ELDERLY, AND THOSE WITH A COMPROMISED IMMUNE SYSTEM SHOULD USE EXTRA CAUTION AS THEY ARE MORE VULNERABLE TO TO ILLNESSES FROM WATERBORNE BACTERIA. VISITORS SHOULD AVOID WADING IN NEARBY CREEKS, POOLS 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 patchy fog and a slight (20%) rain late tonight (under o.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM, a good (50%) chance of rain and a bit warmer Saturday afternoon (o.10 in. of rain possible), rain Saturday night (o.25 in. of rain possible) ,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain Sunday (o.10 in. of rain possible), rain at night (0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with rain Monday, then rain Monday night.
  • lows 36-45 highs 46-54.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain Tuesday, rain Tuesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain Wednesday and Wednesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain Thursday, rain likely (70%) at night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain likely (70%) Friday.
  • highs 54-57 lows 45-47. (seasonal averages high 48 low 35)
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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 slight (20%) chance of rain tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain, rain likely (70%) and a bit cooler Saturday afternoon (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), rain Saturday night (0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit cooler Sunday (0.10 in. of rain possible), rain at night (0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain Monday, then rain Monday night.
  • lows 44-48 highs 57-54.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain likely (70%) Tuesday, rain Tuesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy rain Wednesday, rain likely (70%) at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) and a bit cooler Thursday afternoon, rain Thursday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain Friday.
  • highs 56-60 lows 47-44 warming to 49 Thursday night. (seasonal averages high 50  low 37).

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

  • Mostly cloudy with a (30%) rain tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of evening rain, rain and a bit cooler Saturday afternoon (0.25 in. of rain possible), rain Saturday night (under 0.25 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain Sunday (0.25 in. of rain possible), rain at night (0.25 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit cooler Monday, then rain Monday night.
  • lows 47-50 highs 56-58 cooling back to 56 Monday.
  • Mostly cloudy with rain AM rain likely (70%), rain and a bit warmer Tuesday afternoon, rain Tuesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain Wednesday, rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain Thursday, rain Thursday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain Friday.
  • highs 58-62 lows 48-50. (seasonal averages high 54 low 41)
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Forecast for the Northern Oregon Cascades including the Cascades in Lane County:

  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain late tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Saturday, rain and snow Saturday night (0.50 in. of rain possible, 1 in. of snow possible),
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain Sunday, rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain Monday, then rain Monday night.
  • snow level  6,000 ft. tonight, 5,500 ft. Saturday, 5,000 ft. Saturday night, 5,500 ft. Sunday, then 6,000 ft. Sunday night through Monday night.
  • lows near 32 highs near 38.
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain and snow, rain likely (70%) and a bit cooler Tuesday afternoon, evening rain likely (70%), rain and snow late Tuesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with snow and rain Wednesday, rain and snow at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain and snow Thursday, rain and snow likely (70%) Thursday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain and snow, then rain likely (70%) and a bit warmer Friday.
  • snow level 5,500 ft. Tuesday through Wednesday, 5,000 ft. Wednesday night, 5,500 ft. Thursday, 6,500 ft. Thursday night, then 8,000 ft. Friday.
  • highs 37-42 lows 32-30 warming back to 32 Friday.

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

Jan
18.
1.19.24 Just a slight chance of rain and a bit cooler today for your Friday. (Goodbye Ice!)
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Here is my weekly weather quiz question. What are “Parhelion“?

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An Upper Level High Pressure Ridge (“Arch” shape) has moved closer to us which means the freezing precipitation will be gone. Melting the ice may take a while. The graphics for days 1-3  show the front currently sagging into Oregon and becoming stationary to our south. The graphics for days 3-7    Monday through Friday show a the parade of frontal systems approaching the Pacific Northwest.
Note: Due to the heavy snowfall in the area Willamette Pass, Hoodoo, and Mt Ashland are all open for skiing, if you can get there through the snow and downed trees. Check their web pages for details.
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Air Quality Index:
Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 43 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 Index is 55 in the Moderate 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 4 AM TODAY FOR THE UPPER HOOD RIVER VALLEY.
  • A WINTER STORM WARNING IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM TODAY FOR NORTH CENTRAL OREGON.
  • A WINTER STORM WARNING IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM TODAY FOR THE EASTERN COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE OF OREGON.
  • A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM TODAY FOR THE COAST RANGE OF NORTHWEST OREGON, THE LOWER COLUMBIA, AND THE GREATER PORTLAND METRO AREA.
  • A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM TODAY FOR CENTRAL OREGON.
  • A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM TODAY FOR FOR THE EAST SLOPES OF THE OREGON CASCADES.
  • A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM TODAY FOR THE OCHOCO AND THE JOHN DAY HIGHLANDS.
  • A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM TODAY FOR THE FOOTHILLS OF THE NORTHERN BLUE MOUNTAINS.
  • A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM TODAY FOR THE FOOTHILLS OF THE SOUTHERN BLUE MOUNTAINS.
  • A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM TODAY FOR WALLOWA COUNTY.
  • A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM TODAY FOR BAKER COUNTY.
  • AN ICE STORM WARNING IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM TODAY FOR THE WESTERN COLUMBIA GORGE.
  • A FLOOD WARNING IS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON FOR THE COQUILLE RIVER AT COQUILLE AFFECTING COOS COUNTY.
  • A FLOOD WATCH IS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY  MORNING THROUGH MONDAY MORNING FOR THE CURRY COUNTY COAST.

HEALTH ADVISORIES:

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

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Forecast for the Southern and lower Mid Willamette Valley including Eugene-Springfield and Albany-Corvallis:
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and a bit cooler this afternoon (under o.10 in. of rain possible), a slight (20%) rain tonight (under o.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Cloudy and a bit warmer with good (50%) chance of rain Saturday (under o.10 in. of rain possible), rain Saturday night (o.25 in. of rain possible) ,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain Sunday, then rain Sunday night.
  • highs 43-53 lows 36-45.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain Monday and Tuesday, rain both nights,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain Wednesday, then rain likely (70%) Wednesday night and Thursday.
  • highs near 54 lows 45-47 cooling to 44 Wednesday night. (seasonal averages high 48 low 35)
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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 slight (20%) chance of rain and a bit warmer this afternoon, a (30%) chance of rain tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain, rain likely (70%) and a bit cooler Saturday afternoon (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), rain at night (0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit cooler Sunday, then rain Sunday night.
  • highs 57-55 lows near 46.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain Monday, rain Monday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain Tuesday, rain likely (70%) at night,
  • Mostly cloudy rain likely (70%) and a bit cooler Wednesday, a good (50%) chance of rain Wednesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain, then rain likely (70%) and a bit cooler Thursday afternoon.
  • highs 53-57 cooling to 54 Thursday lows 44-46 cooling back to 44 Wednesday night. (seasonal averages high 50  low 37).

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

  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and a bit warmer today (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), a (30%) rain tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with coastal rain likely (70%) Saturday while a good (50%) chance of inland AM rain with inland rain Saturday afternoon (0.10 in. of rain possible), rain at night (under 0.25 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain Sunday, then rain Sunday night.
  • highs 63-57 lows 47-50.
  • Mostly cloudy with rain Monday through Tuesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) Wednesday, a good (50%) chance of rain Wednesday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) Thursday.
  • highs 56-58 lows 48-50 cooling to 45 Wednesday night. (seasonal averages high 54 low 41)
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Forecast for the Northern Oregon Cascades including the Cascades in Lane County:

  • Clouds and sun with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a (40%) chance of rain this afternoon, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with rain Saturday, rain at night with snow late,
  • Mostly cloudy with AM snow, rain Sunday afternoon, then rain Sunday night.
  • snow level 6,500 ft. today, 6,000 ft. tonight and Saturday, 5,500 ft.  Saturday night, 5,500 ft. Sunday, then 6,000 ft. Sunday night.
  • highs near 38 lows near 33.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain Monday, rain Monday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and snow Tuesday, evening rain, rain and snow late at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with snow and rain Wednesday, rain and snow Wednesday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain and snow likely (70%) Thursday,
  • snow level  6,000 ft. Monday and Monday night, 5,500 ft. Tuesday, 6,000 ft. Tuesday night, then 5,500 ft.  Wednesday through Thursday.
  • highs 37-40 lows 33-30.

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Jan
18.
1.18.23 A 50% chance of evening rain, Slight chance of rain and a bit cooler late tonight. (a bit above freezing).
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Here is my weekly weather quiz question. What are “Parhelion“?

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An Upper Level High Pressure Ridge (“Arch” shape) has moved closer to us which means the freezing precipitation will be gone. Melting the ice may take a while. The graphics for days 1-3  show the front currently sagging into Oregon and becoming stationary to our south. The graphics for days 3-7   Sunday through Thursday show a the parade of frontal systems approaching the Pacific Northwest.
Note: Due to the heavy snowfall in the area Willamette Pass, Hoodoo, and Mt Ashland are all open for skiing, if you can get there through the snow and downed trees. Check their web pages for details.
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Air Quality Index:
Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 23 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 21 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is Not Available 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 4 AM FRIDAY FOR THE UPPER HOOD RIVER VALLEY.
  • A WINTER STORM WARNING IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM FRIDAY FOR NORTH CENTRAL OREGON.
  • A WINTER STORM WARNING IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM FRIDAY FOR THE EASTERN COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE OF OREGON.
  • A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM  FRIDAY FOR THE COAST RANGE OF NORTHWEST OREGON, THE LOWER COLUMBIA, AND THE GREATER PORTLAND METRO AREA.
  • A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM TONIGHT FOR CENTRAL OREGON.
  • A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM FRIDAY FOR FOR THE EAST SLOPES OF THE OREGON CASCADES.
  • A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM FRIDAY FOR THE JOHN DAY BASIN, THE OCHOCO, AND THE JOHN DAY HIGHLANDS.
  • AN ICE STORM WARNING IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM FRIDAY FOR THE WESTERN COLUMBIA GORGE.
  • A FLOOD WARNING IS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SATURDAY MORNING FOR THE COQUILLE RIVER AT COQUILLE AFFECTING COOS COUNTY.
  • A FLOOD WATCH IS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY  MORNING THROUGH MONDAY MORNING FOR THE CURRY COUNTY COAST.

HEALTH ADVISORIES:

  • A PUBLIC HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR UNSAFE LEVELS OF FECAL BACTERIA IN OCEAN WATERS AT BEVERLY BEACH IN LINCOLN COUNTY. PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE WATER IN THIS AREA UNTIL THE ADVISORY IS LIFTED. UNSAFE LEVELS OF FECAL BACTERIA CAN CAUSE DIARRHEA, STOMACH CRAMPS, SKIN RASHES, UPPER RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND OTHER ILLNESSES. CHILDREN, THE ELDERLY, AND THOSE WITH A COMPROMISED IMMUNE SYSTEM SHOULD USE EXTRA CAUTION AS THEY ARE MORE VULNERABLE TO TO ILLNESSES FROM WATERBORNE BACTERIA. VISITORS SHOULD AVOID WADING IN NEARBY CREEKS, POOLS 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, a slight (20%) chance of rain and cooler late tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and a bit cooler Friday afternoon (under o.10 in. of rain possible), a slight (20%) rain at night (under o.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Cloudy and a bit warmer with good (50%) chance of rain Saturday (under o.10 in. of rain possible), rain Saturday night (o.25 in. of rain possible) ,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain Sunday, then rain Sunday night.
  • lows 36-45 highs 43-53.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain Monday and Tuesday, rain both nights,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain Wednesday, then rain likely (70%) Wednesday night and Thursday.
  • highs near 54 lows 45-47 cooling to 44 Wednesday night. (seasonal averages high 48 low 35)
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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 patchy dense evening fog, a slight (20%) chance of rain tonight,
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and a bit warmer Friday afternoon, a (30%) chance of rain Friday night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain, rain likely (70%) and a bit cooler Saturday afternoon (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), rain at night (0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit cooler Sunday, then rain Sunday night.
  • lows near 46 highs 57-55.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain Monday, rain Monday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain Tuesday, rain likely (70%) at night,
  • Mostly cloudy rain likely (70%) and a bit cooler Wednesday, a good (50%) chance of rain Wednesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain, then rain likely (70%) and a bit cooler Thursday afternoon.
  • highs 53-57 cooling to 54 Thursday lows 44-46 cooling back to 44 Wednesday night. (seasonal averages high 50  low 37).

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

  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and a bit warmer Friday (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), a (30%) rain Friday night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with coastal rain likely (70%) Saturday while a good (50%) chance of inland AM rain with inland rain Saturday afternoon (0.10 in. of rain possible), rain at night (under 0.25 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain Sunday, then rain Sunday night.
  • lows 48-50 highs 63-57.
  • Mostly cloudy with rain Monday through Tuesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) Wednesday, a good (50%) chance of rain Wednesday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) Thursday.
  • highs 56-58 lows 48-50 cooling to 45 Wednesday night. (seasonal averages high 54 low 41)
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Forecast for the Northern Oregon Cascades including the Cascades in Lane County:

  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of evening rain, a slight (20%) chance of rain late tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Clouds and sun with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a (40%) chance of rain Friday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Friday night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with rain Saturday, rain at night with snow late,
  • Mostly cloudy with AM snow, rain Sunday afternoon, then rain Sunday night.
  • snow level 7,500 ft. tonight, 6,500 ft. Friday, 6,000 ft. Friday night and Saturday, 5,500 ft.  Saturday night, 5,500 ft. Sunday, then 6,000 ft. Sunday night.
  • lows near 33 highs near 38.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain Monday, rain Monday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and snow Tuesday, evening rain, rain and snow late at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with snow and rain Wednesday, rain and snow Wednesday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain and snow likely (70%) Thursday,
  • snow level  6,000 ft. Monday and Monday night, 5,500 ft. Tuesday, 6,000 ft. Tuesday night, then 5,500 ft.  Wednesday through Thursday.
  • highs 37-40 lows 33-30.

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

Jan
17.
1.18.24 Clouds with more rain. The Ice keeps melting today for your Thursday.
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Here is my weekly weather quiz question. What are “Parhelion“?

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An Upper Level High Pressure Ridge (“Arch” shape) has moved closer to us which means the freezing precipitation will be gone. Melting the ice may take a while. The graphics for days 1-3  show the front currently sagging into Oregon and becoming stationary to our south. The graphics for days 3-7   Sunday through Thursday show a the parade of frontal systems approaching the Pacific Northwest.
Note: Due to the heavy snowfall in the area Willamette Pass, Hoodoo, and Mt Ashland are all open for skiing, if you can get there through the snow. Check their web pages for details.
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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 46in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is Not Available 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 FROM 4 AM TODAY UNTIL 4 AM FRIDAY FOR THE UPPER HOOD RIVER VALLEY.,
  • A WINTER STORM WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TODAY UNTIL 4 AM FRIDAY FOR NORTH CENTRAL OREGON.
  • A WINTER STORM WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TODAY UNTIL 10 AM FRIDAY FOR THE EASTERN COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE OF OREGON.
  • A WINTER STORM WARNING IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM TODAY FOR THE NORTHERN BLUE MOUNTAINS OF OREGON.
  • A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST TODAY FOR THE OREGON LOWER TREASURE VALLEY.
  • A FLOOD WARNING IS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SATURDAY MORNING FOR THE COQUILLE RIVER AT COQUILLE AFFECTING COOS 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, POOLS OF WATER ON THE BEACH, OR IN DISCOLORED WATER, AND STAY CLEAR OF WATER RUNOFF FLOWING INTO THE OCEAN.
  • A RECREATIONAL USE HEALTH ADVISORY HAS BEEN EXPANDED FOR THE AREA FROM THE ROSS ISLAND LAGOON TO RIVERPLACE MARINA IN MULTNOMAH COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF A CYANOBACTERIA BLOOM. PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH SPEED WATER ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS OF THE LAKE AND SLOUGH WHERE BLOOMS ARE, AS THE MAJOR ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER, THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. THE OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THE AREA AND ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS CATCH AND RELEASE FISHING, CAMPING, HIKING, BILKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY. SPRAYS COULD LEAD TO THE RISK OF INHALING CYANOTOXINS. DRINKING WATER FROM THE LAKE IS ESPECIALLY DANGEROUS.
  • A RECREATIONAL USE HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR THE WILLAMETTE RIVER FROM ROSS ISLAND DOWNSTREAM (NORTH) TO THE AREA NEAR CATHEDRAL PARK IN PORTLAND, IN MULTNOMAH COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF A CYANOBACTERIA BLOOM. PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH SPEED WATER ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS OF THE LAKE AND SLOUGH WHERE BLOOMS ARE, AS THE MAJOR ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER, THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. THE OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THE AREA AND ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, CAMPING, HIKING, BILKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY. SPRAYS COULD LEAD TO THE RISK OF INHALING CYANOTOXINS.DO NOT DRINK THE WATER.
  • A RECREATIONAL USE HEALTH ADVISORY CONTINUES IN EFFECT FOR ARRONS LAKE, BUT HAS BEEN LIFTED FOR PETE’S SLOUGH AND STURGEON LAKE ON SAUVIE ISLAND DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF A CYANOBACTERIA BLOOM. PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH SPEED WATER ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS OF THE LAKE AND SLOUGH WHERE BLOOMS ARE, AS THE MAJOR ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER, THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. THE OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THE AREA AND ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, CAMPING, HIKING, BILKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY. SPRAYS COULD LEAD TO THE RISK OF INHALING CYANOTOXINS.
  • A RECREATIONAL USE HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR AGENCY LAKE AND EXTENDED THE ADVISORY FOR THE SOUTHERN PORTION OF UPPER KLAMATH LAKE, FROM HOWARD’S BAY SOUTH TO THE LINK RIVER DAM  IN KLAMATH COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF A CYANOBACTERIA BLOOM. PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH SPEED WATER ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS OF THE RESERVOIR WHERE BLOOMS ARE, AS THE MAJOR ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER, THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. THE OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT AND ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, CAMPING, HIKING, BILKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY. SPRAYS COULD LEAD TO THE RISK OF INHALING CYANOTOXINS.
  • A PERMANENT HEALTH ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE SOUTH UMPQUA RIVER BAR. POOLS IN THE BEDROCK ALONG THE RIVERS EDGE ARE KNOWN TO DEVELOP BLUE-GREEN ALGAE (CYANOBACTERIAL) BLOOMS THAT CAN BE HARMFUL TO PETS AND PEOPLE IF ACCIDENTAL INGESTION OCCURS. SIGNS HAVE BEEN POSTED ALONG SEVERAL ACCESS AREAS ALONG THE  RIVER.

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Forecast for the Southern and lower Mid Willamette Valley including Eugene-Springfield and Albany-Corvallis:
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain today (0.50 in. of rain possible), cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain tonight (0.25 in. of rain possible),
  • Cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and a bit cooler Friday (under o.10 in. of rain possible), rain likely (70%) at night (under o.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain Saturday, then rain Saturday night.
  • highs 50-44 warming to 48 Saturday lows 38-46.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain Sunday, rain Sunday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain Monday, rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain Tuesday, rain Tuesday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy with rain Wednesday.
  • highs 52-54 lows 44-47. (seasonal averages high 48 low 35)
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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 (30%) chance of rain today (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), a slight (20%) chance of rain tonight,
  • Mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain and a bit warmer Friday afternoon, rain likely (70%) at night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain likely (70%), rain and a bit cooler Saturday afternoon, then rain Saturday night.
  • highs 55-58 cooling back to 55 Saturday lows near 45.
  • Mostly cloudy with rain Sunday, rain Sunday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain Monday, rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain Tuesday and Tuesday night,
  • Then rain and a bit warmer Wednesday.
  • highs 55-57 lows 47-49. (seasonal averages high 50  low 37).

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

  • Mostly cloudy with a (30%)  chance of rain and a bit warmer today (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain, rain and a bit warmer Friday afternoon (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), rain at night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain and breezy Saturday, then rain and breezy Saturday night.
  • highs 59-62 cooling to 57  Saturday lows near 48.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain Sunday, rain Sunday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain Monday, rain at night,
  • Then mostly cloudy with rain Tuesday through Wednesday.
  • highs near 58 lows near 48. (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 (0.50 in. of rain possible), a good (50%) chance of rain tonight,
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain, rain likely (70%) and a bit warmer Friday afternoon, rain likely (70%) at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit cooler Saturday, then rain Saturday night.
  • snow level 6,500 ft. today, 7,500 ft. tonight, 6,500 ft. Friday, 6,000 ft. Friday night, then 5,500 ft. Saturday and Saturday night.
  • highs 38-40 cooling to 37 Saturday lows 35-32.
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit cooler  Sunday, rain Sunday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain Monday, rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with AM snow, rain Tuesday afternoon and Tuesday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy with snow and rain Wednesday.
  • snow level  6,000 ft. Sunday through Monday night, 5,500 ft. Tuesday, then 6,000 ft. Tuesday night and Wednesday.
  • highs 37-39 lows near 33.

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1.17.24 Mostly cloudy with rain tonight. The snow and ice keep melting.
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Here is my weekly weather quiz question. What are “Parhelion“?

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An Upper Level High Pressure Ridge (“Arch” shape) has moved closer to us which means the freezing precipitation will be gone. Melting the ice may take a while. The graphics for days 1-3  show the front currently sagging into Oregon and becoming stationary to our south. The graphics for days 3-7   Saturday through Wednesday show a the parade of frontal systems approaching the Pacific Northwest.
Note: Due to the heavy snowfall in the area Willamette Pass, Hoodoo, and Mt Ashland are all open for skiing, if you can get there through the snow. Check their web pages for details.
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Air Quality Index:
Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 38 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 20 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is Not Available in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)
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ADVISORIES:
  • A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM TONIGHT ABOVE 4,500 FT. FOR THE NORTHERN OREGON CASCADES AND THE CASCADES IN LANE COUNTY.
  • A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM TONIGHT FOR THE EAST SLOPES OF THE OREGON CASCADES.
  •  WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM TODAY FOR CENTRAL OREGON.
  • A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM TONIGHT FOR NORTH CENTRAL OREGON.
  • A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM TONIGHT FOR THE LOWER COLUMBIA BASIN OF OREGON AND THE FOOTHILLS OF THE SOUTHERN BLUE MOUNTAINS OF OREGON.
  • A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM TONIGHT FOR THE EASTERN COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE OF OREGON.
  • A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM TONIGHT FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON CASCADES, THE SISKIYOU MOUNTAINS, AND THE SOUTHERN OREGON CASCADES.
  • A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM TONIGHT FOR THE EAST SLOPES OF THE OREGON CASCADES.
  • A WINTER STORM WARNING IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM THURSDAY FOR THE NORTHERN BLUE MOUNTAINS OF OREGON.
  • A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM TONIGHT FOR THE FOOTHILLS OF THE NORTHERN BLUE MOUNTAINS.
  • A WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT NORTHERN AND EASTERN KLAMATH COUNTY, AND WESTERN, CENTRAL, AND EASTERN LAKE COUNTY.
  • A FLOOD WARNING IS IN EFFECT THROUGH EARLY THIS AFTERNOON FOR THE COQUILLE RIVER AT COQUILLE AFFECTING COOS COUNTY THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT.
  • A FLOOD WARNING IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM TONIGHT FOR CURRY 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, POOLS 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 (0.50 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain Thursday (0.50 in. of rain possible), cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Thursday night (0.25 in. of rain possible),
  • Cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and a bit cooler Friday , rain likely (70%) at night (under o.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain Saturday, then rain Saturday night.
  • lows 42-38 warming to 46 Saturday night highs 50-44 warming to 48 Saturday.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain Sunday, rain Sunday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain Monday, rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain Tuesday, rain Tuesday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy with rain Wednesday.
  • highs 52-54 lows 44-47. (seasonal averages high 48 low 35)
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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 likely (70%), rain changing to rain and snow a late tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible, no snow accumulation expected),
  • Cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain Thursday (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), a slight (20%) chance of rain Thursday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain and a bit warmer Friday afternoon, rain likely (70%) at night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain likely (70%), rain and a bit cooler Saturday afternoon, then rain Saturday night.
  • lows near 45 highs 55-58 cooling back to 55 Saturday.
  • Mostly cloudy with rain Sunday, rain Sunday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain Monday, rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain Tuesday and Tuesday night,
  • Then rain and a bit warmer Wednesday.
  • highs 55-57 lows 47-49. (seasonal averages high 50  low 37).

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

  • Mostly cloudy with evening rain, coastal rain likely (70%) late tonight while late evening inland rain likely (70%) and a good (50%) chance of inland rain late tonight (0.25 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with a (30%)  chance of rain and a bit warmer Thursday (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain Thursday night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with a (0%) chance of AM rain, rain and a bit warmer Friday afternoon (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), rain at night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain and breezy Saturday, then rain and breezy Saturday night.
  • lows near 48 highs 59-62 cooling to 57  Saturday.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain Sunday, rain Sunday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain Monday, rain at night,
  • Then mostly cloudy with rain Tuesday through Wednesday.
  • highs near 58 lows near 48. (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 evening sleet, rain and snow late tonight (1 in. of rain possible, 1-3 in. of snow possible) and breezy (Pass Wind: SW 15-25 mph gusts to 45 mph decreasing to SW 10-15 mph gusts to 30 mph late at night),
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit warmer Thursday (0.50 in. of rain possible), a good (50%) chance of rain Thursday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain, rain likely (70%) and a bit warmer Friday afternoon, rain likely (70%) at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit cooler Saturday, then rain Saturday night.
  • snow level 5,000 ft.  tonight, 6,500 ft. Thursday, 7,500 ft. Thursday night, 6,500 ft. Friday, 6,000 ft. Friday night, then 5,500 ft. Saturday and Saturday night.
  • lows 32-34 cooling back to 32 Saturday night highs 38-40 cooling to 37 Saturday.
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit cooler  Sunday, rain Sunday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain Monday, rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with AM snow, rain Tuesday afternoon and Tuesday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy with snow and rain Wednesday.
  • snow level  6,000 ft. Sunday through Monday night, 5,500 ft. Tuesday, then 6,000 ft. Tuesday night and Wednesday.
  • highs 37-39 lows near 33.

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