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An Upper Level High Pressure Ridge (“Arch” shape) will be pushing a frontal system through the Pacific Northwest today. The graphics for days 1-3 show the complex frontal system sliding southward through the area.  The graphics for days 3-7  Thursday through Monday show an active front sliding into the Pacific Northwest next  Saturday.

Note: The Atlantic/Caribbean and Eastern Pacific Hurricane Season is officially over as of yesterday Sunday November 30th.

ADVISORIES:

  • A BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT FOR DANGEROUS SNEAKER WAVES IS IN EFFECT FROM THIS MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST AND THE CURRY COUNTY COAST.
  • A BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT FOR DANGEROUS SNEAKER WAVES IS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING FOR THE CLATSOP COUNTY COAST AND THE TILLAMOOK COUNTY COAST.

HEALTH ADVISORIES:

  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT DUE TO A FOR WAPATO MARSH AT AT OAKS BOTTOM WILDLIFE REFUGE IN MULTNOMAH COUNTY. *PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, 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. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THE WAPATO MASRSH TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING CYANOTOXINS.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR UPPER KLAMATH LAKE IN KLAMATH COUNTY E TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, 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. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT KLAMATH LAKE TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR HELLS CANYON RESERVOIR IN BAKER AND WALLOWA  COUNTIES DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR  ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT HELLS CANYON RESERVOIR TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR OCHOCO LAKE IN CROOK COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR  ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT OCHOCO LAKE TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT DUE TO A FOR BROWNLEE RESERVOIR IN BAKER COUNTY DUE TO THE SPREAD OF CYANOBACTERIA *PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR  ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THE WILLAMETTE RIVER TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING CYANOTOXINS.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR ECKMAN LAKE IN LINCOLN COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF CYANOBACTERIA.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR  ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT ODEL LAKE TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING SAXITOXIN (PSP).
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR BULLY CREEK RESERVOIR IN MALHEUR COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR  ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT BULLY CREEK RESERVOIR TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR THIEF VALLEY RESERVOIR IN BAKER AND UNION COUNTIES DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR  ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THIEF VALLEY RESERVOIR TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR UPPER KLAMATH WILDLIFE REFUGE IN KLAMATH COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, 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. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT UPPER KLAMATH WILDLIFE REFUGE TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT DUE TO PRESENCE OF CYANOBACTERIA FOR THE SOUTH UMPQUA RIVER.  *PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID POOLS OF WATER IN BEDROCK ALONG THE RIVER. AVOID WATER CONTACT, DO NOT DRINK THE WATER, AND KEEP CHILDREN AND PETS AWAY FROM THE POOLS OF WATER.
  • 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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Air Quality Index:
Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 63 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 44 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 62 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA.org)
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Forecast for the Southern and lower Mid Willamette Valley including Eugene-Springfield and Albany-Corvallis:

  • Areas of AM frost, a mix of clouds and sun and slightly cooler this afternoon, mostly cloudy with patchy frost a good (50%) chance of rain tonight,
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of rain Tuesday afternoon, just mostly cloudy Tuesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy start, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler Wednesday afternoon, then just mostly cloudy Wednesday night,
  • highs 47-52 cooling back to 47 Wednesday lows 32-34.
  • Mostly cloudy  and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of rain Thursday, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Thursday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and a bit warmer Friday, rain likely (70%) at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain Saturday, rain likely (70%) Saturday  night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain likely (70%) Sunday.
  • highs 47-54 cooling to 53 Saturday lows 34-42 (seasonal averages high 49 low 36).

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HOME WOOD HEATING ADVISORY:

EUGENE-SPRINGFIELD:  GREEN – FIREPLACE AND WOOD STOVE BURNING IS ALLOWED.

OAKRIDGE: GREEN – FIREPLACE AND WOOD STOVE BURNING IS ALLOWED.

NOTE: Use of Pellet stoves is allowed all of the time.

Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA.org)

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YOUR SATURDAY COLLEGE FOOTBALL WEATHER FORECAST:

Saturday November 29th:

Ducks vs. Washington Huskies at Husky Stadium, Seattle Washington Game Time: 12:30 pm PST: Ducks, in another hard-fought game, beat the Washington Huskies  26-14.

Beavers vs. Washington State Cougars at Martin Stadium- Pullman, WA- Game Time: 3:30 pm PST: Beavers got clobbered by the Washington State Cougars 32-8.

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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:

  • Some AM clouds, mostly cloudy and a bit cooler this afternoon, mostly cloudy this evening, partly cloudy with patchy fog a slight (20%) chance of rain tonight,
  • Mostly cloudy with patchy AM fog a (30%) chance of rain and a bit warmer Tuesday afternoon, just mostly cloudy at night,
  • Patchy AM fog, mostly cloudy and a bit cooler Wednesday, mostly cloudy in the evening, then mostly cloudy late Wednesday night.
  • highs 50-52 cooling to 49 Wednesday lows 38-36.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance  of rain Thursday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Thursday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a (30%) chance of rain Friday and in the evening, rain likely (70%) at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) Saturday and Saturday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain likely (70%) Sunday.
  • highs 52-50 warming to 54 Friday lows 38-37 warming to 40 Thursday night. (seasonal averages high 50 low 38).

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

  • AM sun with patchy fog, mostly cloudy and a bit cooler this afternoon, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of coastal rain tonight while mostly cloudy inland in the evening and mostly clear with a slight (20%) chance of inland rain late tonight,
  • Mostly cloudy with patchy AM fog, mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a (30%) chance of rain Tuesday afternoon, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening coastal rain while just partly cloudy with patchy inland fog late Tuesday night,
  • Patchy AM fog, mostly cloudy and a bit cooler Wednesday, mostly cloudy in the evening, then partly cloudy late Wednesday night.
  • highs 55-58 lows 40-38 Tuesday night warming to 39 Wednesday night.
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Thursday afternoon, then mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain Thursday night.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of rain Friday, a good (50%) chance of evening rain, mostly cloudy with rain likely (7o%) chance of rain late Friday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain, a bit cooler with rain likely (70%) Saturday afternoon, rain likely (70%) Saturday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) Sunday.
  • highs 58-59 lows 44-47 cooling to 45 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 sunny and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of rain this afternoon, mostly cloudy with a slight  (20%) chance of rain and a (30%) chance of snow tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow Tuesday, mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of  evening snow and a slight (20%) chance of rain late at night,
  • Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Wednesday, mostly cloudy in the evening, then partly cloudy late Wednesday night.
  • snow level 7,500 ft. this afternoon, 8,000 ft. falling to 7,000 ft. late tonight, 4,500 ft. Tuesday, 3,500 ft. Tuesday night, free air freezing level 7,500 ft. Wednesday, then 8,000 ft. Wednesday night.
  • highs 47-36 warming to 39 Wednesday lows 27-30 cooling to 25 Tuesday night.
  • A mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow Thursday, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Thursday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of rain Friday, mostly cloudy with rain likely  (70%) and a (30%) chance of snow at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain and snow Saturday, a good (50%) chance of rain and snow Saturday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy with rain and snow likely (70%) Sunday.
  • snow level 6,000 ft. Thursday, snow level 7,500 ft. Thursday night, 7,000 ft.  Friday, 6,500 ft. Friday night, 5,500 ft. Saturday, then 5,000 ft. Saturday night and Sunday.
  • highs 40-46 cooling 43 Saturday lows 27-33.
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An Upper Level High Pressure Ridge (“Arch” shape) will be pushing a frontal system through the Pacific Northwest. The graphics for days 1-3 show the complex frontal system sliding southward through the area.  The graphics for days 3-7  Tuesday through Saturday show an active front sliding into the Pacific Northwest next Tuesday and another front will be offshore next Saturday.

Note: The Atlantic/Caribbean and Eastern Pacific Hurricane Season is officially over as of today.

ADVISORIES:

  • A BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT FOR DANGEROUS SNEAKER WAVES IS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST AND THE CURRY COUNTY COAST.
  • A BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT FOR DANGEROUS SNEAKER WAVES IS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING FOR THE CLATSOP COUNTY COAST AND THE TILLAMOOK COUNTY COAST.

HEALTH ADVISORIES:

  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT DUE TO A FOR WAPATO MARSH AT AT OAKS BOTTOM WILDLIFE REFUGE IN MULTNOMAH COUNTY. *PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, 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. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THE WAPATO MASRSH TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING CYANOTOXINS.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR UPPER KLAMATH LAKE IN KLAMATH COUNTY E TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, 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. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT KLAMATH LAKE TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR HELLS CANYON RESERVOIR IN BAKER AND WALLOWA  COUNTIES DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR  ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT HELLS CANYON RESERVOIR TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR OCHOCO LAKE IN CROOK COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR  ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT OCHOCO LAKE TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT DUE TO A FOR BROWNLEE RESERVOIR IN BAKER COUNTY DUE TO THE SPREAD OF CYANOBACTERIA *PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR  ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THE WILLAMETTE RIVER TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING CYANOTOXINS.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR ECKMAN LAKE IN LINCOLN COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF CYANOBACTERIA.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR  ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT ODEL LAKE TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING SAXITOXIN (PSP).
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR BULLY CREEK RESERVOIR IN MALHEUR COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR  ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT BULLY CREEK RESERVOIR TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR THIEF VALLEY RESERVOIR IN BAKER AND UNION COUNTIES DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR  ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THIEF VALLEY RESERVOIR TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR UPPER KLAMATH WILDLIFE REFUGE IN KLAMATH COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, 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. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT UPPER KLAMATH WILDLIFE REFUGE TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT DUE TO PRESENCE OF CYANOBACTERIA FOR THE SOUTH UMPQUA RIVER.  *PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID POOLS OF WATER IN BEDROCK ALONG THE RIVER. AVOID WATER CONTACT, DO NOT DRINK THE WATER, AND KEEP CHILDREN AND PETS AWAY FROM THE POOLS OF WATER.
  • 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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Air Quality Index:
Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 52 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 21 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 29 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA.org)
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Forecast for the Southern and lower Mid Willamette Valley including Eugene-Springfield and Albany-Corvallis:

  • AM clouds with patchy dense fog, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler this afternoon, mostly cloudy this evening, partly cloudy with patchy dense fog and areas of frost late tonight,
  • Widespread AM frost with patchy dense fog, a mix of clouds and sun and a  bit cooler Monday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening rain,  a good (50%) chance of rain late at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and a bit warmer Tuesday, then mostly cloudy Tuesday night.
  • highs 49-48 warming to 52 Tuesday lows 32-35.
  • Mostly cloudy start, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler Wednesday afternoon, mostly cloudy Wednesday  night,
  • AM clouds, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer Thursday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain and a bit warmer Friday, a good (50%) chance of rain Friday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain likely (70%) Saturday.
  • highs 47-54 cooling to 53 Saturday lows 34-42 (seasonal averages high 49 low 36).

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HOME WOOD HEATING ADVISORY:

EUGENE-SPRINGFIELD:  GREEN – FIREPLACE AND WOOD STOVE BURNING IS ALLOWED.

OAKRIDGE: GREEN – FIREPLACE AND WOOD STOVE BURNING IS ALLOWED.

NOTE: Use of Pellet stoves is allowed all of the time.

Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA.org)

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YOUR SATURDAY COLLEGE FOOTBALL WEATHER FORECAST:

Saturday November 29th:

Ducks vs. Washington Huskies at Husky Stadium, Seattle Washington Game Time: 12:30 pm PST: Ducks, in another hard-fought game, beat the Washington Huskies  26-14.

Beavers vs. Washington State Cougars at Martin Stadium- Pullman, WA- Game Time: 3:30 pm PST: Beavers got clobbered by the Washington State Cougars 32-8.

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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:

  • Mostly cloudy with patchy AM fog , partly cloudy and a bit cooler this afternoon, mostly cloudy with patchy fog late tonight,
  • Partly cloudy with patchy AM fog, partly cloudy and a bit cooler Monday afternoon,mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Tuesday, just mostly cloudy Tuesday night,
  • highs 54-52 lows 38-39 cooling back to 38 Tuesday night.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler Wednesday, partly cloudy in the evening, mostly cloudy late Wednesday night.
  • Mostly cloudy start, partly cloudy and a bit warmer Thursday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain Friday, a (30%) chance of rain Friday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Saturday.
  • highs 52-50 warming to 54 Friday lows 38-37 warming to 40 Thursday night. (seasonal averages high 50 low 38).

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

  • Mostly cloudy with patchy AM fog, just partly cloudy and a bit warmer this afternoon,  partly cloudy tonight with patchy fog late tonight,
  • Partly cloudy with patchy AM fog, partly cloudy and a bit warmer Monday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of rain Tuesday, a slight (20%) chance of evening rain, then just mostly cloudy late Tuesday night.
  • highs 55-58 lows 38-42 cooling to 40 Tuesday night.
  • Partly cloudy and a bit cooler Wednesday, mostly cloudy late Wednesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy start, partly cloudy and a bit warmer Thursday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain, partly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain Friday, mostly cloudy with a (4o%) chance of rain Friday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain likely (70%) Saturday.
  • highs 57-62 cooling to 60 Sunday lows 39-46. (seasonal averages high 54 low 42).

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

  • Mostly sunny and a bit cooler today, partly cloudy in the evening, becoming mostly clear late tonight,
  • Mostly sunny and a bit warmer with a (30%) chance of rain Monday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with snow likely (70%) with a (40%) chance of rain Tuesday, then mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of snow and a slight (20%) chance of rain Tuesday night.
  • free air freezing level 5,000 ft. rising to 5,500 ft. this afternoon , 8,000 ft. rising to 11,000 ft. late tonight, snow level 5,000 ft. Monday afternoon, 5,000 ft. Monday night, 4,500 ft. Tuesday, then 4,000 ft. Tuesday night,
  • highs 38-46 cooling to 35 Tuesday lows 26-30 cooling to 25 Tuesday night.
  • Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Wednesday, partly cloudy Wednesday night,
  • Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Thursday, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a (40%) 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,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain likely (70%) Saturday.
  • free air freezing level 6,000 ft. Wednesday, 8,000 ft. Wednesday night, 9,000 ft. Thursday, snow level above 8,000 ft. Thursday night, 8,000 ft.  Friday, 7,000 ft. Friday night, then 6,000 ft. Saturday.
  • highs 40-46 cooling 43 Saturday lows 27-33.
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An Upper Level High Pressure Ridge (“Arch” shape) will be pushing a frontal system through the Pacific Northwest. The graphics for days 1-3 show the complex frontal system sliding southward through the area.  The graphics for days 3-7  Tuesday through Saturday show an active front sliding into the Pacific Northwest next Tuesday and another front will be offshore next Saturday.

ADVISORIES:

  • A BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT FOR DANGEROUS SNEAKER WAVES IS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST AND THE CURRY COUNTY COAST.
  • A BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT FOR DANGEROUS SNEAKER WAVES IS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING FOR THE CLATSOP COUNTY COAST AND THE TILLAMOOK COUNTY COAST.

HEALTH ADVISORIES:

  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT DUE TO A FOR WAPATO MARSH AT AT OAKS BOTTOM WILDLIFE REFUGE IN MULTNOMAH COUNTY. *PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, 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. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THE WAPATO MASRSH TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING CYANOTOXINS.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR UPPER KLAMATH LAKE IN KLAMATH COUNTY E TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, 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. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT KLAMATH LAKE TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR HELLS CANYON RESERVOIR IN BAKER AND WALLOWA  COUNTIES DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR  ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT HELLS CANYON RESERVOIR TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR OCHOCO LAKE IN CROOK COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR  ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT OCHOCO LAKE TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT DUE TO A FOR BROWNLEE RESERVOIR IN BAKER COUNTY DUE TO THE SPREAD OF CYANOBACTERIA *PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR  ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THE WILLAMETTE RIVER TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING CYANOTOXINS.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR ECKMAN LAKE IN LINCOLN COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF CYANOBACTERIA.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR  ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT ODEL LAKE TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING SAXITOXIN (PSP).
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR BULLY CREEK RESERVOIR IN MALHEUR COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR  ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT BULLY CREEK RESERVOIR TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR THIEF VALLEY RESERVOIR IN BAKER AND UNION COUNTIES DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR  ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THIEF VALLEY RESERVOIR TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR UPPER KLAMATH WILDLIFE REFUGE IN KLAMATH COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, 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. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT UPPER KLAMATH WILDLIFE REFUGE TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT DUE TO PRESENCE OF CYANOBACTERIA FOR THE SOUTH UMPQUA RIVER.  *PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID POOLS OF WATER IN BEDROCK ALONG THE RIVER. AVOID WATER CONTACT, DO NOT DRINK THE WATER, AND KEEP CHILDREN AND PETS AWAY FROM THE POOLS OF WATER.
  • 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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Air Quality Index:
Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 31 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 22 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 23 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA.org)
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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%) chance of rain late tonight,
  • AM clouds with patchy dense fog, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler Sunday afternoon, mostly cloudy in the evening, partly cloudy with patchy dense fog and areas of frost late Sunday night,
  • Widespread AM frost with patchy dense fog, a mix of clouds and sun and a  bit cooler Monday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening rain,  a good (50%) chance of rain late at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and a bit warmer Tuesday, then mostly cloudy Tuesday night.
  • lows 39-32 warming to 35 Monday night and Tuesday night highs 49-48 warming to 52 Tuesday.
  • Mostly cloudy start, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler Wednesday afternoon, mostly cloudy Wednesday  night,
  • AM clouds, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer Thursday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain and a bit warmer Friday, a good (50%) chance of rain Friday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain likely (70%) Saturday.
  • highs 47-54 cooling to 53 Saturday lows 34-42 (seasonal averages high 49 low 36).

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HOME WOOD HEATING ADVISORY:

EUGENE-SPRINGFIELD:  GREEN – FIREPLACE AND WOOD STOVE BURNING IS ALLOWED.

OAKRIDGE: GREEN – FIREPLACE AND WOOD STOVE BURNING IS ALLOWED.

NOTE: Use of Pellet stoves is allowed all of the time.

Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA.org)

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YOUR SATURDAY COLLEGE FOOTBALL WEATHER FORECAST:

Saturday November 29th:

Ducks vs. Washington Huskies at Husky Stadium, Seattle Washington Game Time: 12:30 pm PST: Ducks, in another hard-fought game, beat the Washington Huskies  26-14.

Beavers vs. Washington State Cougars at Martin Stadium- Pullman, WA- Game Time: 3:30 pm PST: Beavers got clobbered by the Washington State Cougars 32-8.

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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:

  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of  evening rain continuing overnight with patchy fog tonight,
  • Mostly cloudy with patchy AM fog , partly cloudy and a bit cooler Sunday afternoon, mostly cloudy with patchy fog late Sunday night,
  • Partly cloudy with patchy AM fog, partly cloudy and a bit cooler Monday afternoon,mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a (0%) chance of rain Tuesday, just mostly cloudy Tuesday night,
  • lows 43-38 highs 54-52.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler Wednesday, partly cloudy in the evening, mostly cloudy late Wednesday night.
  • Mostly cloudy start, partly cloudy and a bit warmer Thursday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain Friday, a (%) chance of rain Friday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy with a (%) chance of rain Saturday.
  • highs 52-50 warming to 54 Friday lows 38-37 warming to 40 Thursday night. (seasonal averages high 50 low 38).

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

  • Mostly cloudy with patchy fog and a (30%) chance of coastal rain while a slight (20%) chance of inland rain with patchy fog late tonight,
  • Mostly cloudy with patchy AM fog, just partly cloudy and a bit warmer Sunday afternoon,  partly cloudy at night with patchy fog late Sunday night,
  • Partly cloudy with patchy AM fog, partly cloudy and a bit warmer Monday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of rain Tuesday, a slight (20%) chance of evening rain, then just mostly cloudy late Tuesday night.
  • lows 43-38 warming to 42 Monday night cooling to 40 Tuesday night highs 55-58.
  • Partly cloudy and a bit cooler Wednesday, mostly cloudy late Wednesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy start, partly cloudy and a bit warmer Thursday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain, partly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain Friday, mostly cloudy with a (4o%) chance of rain Friday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain likely (70%) Saturday.
  • highs 57-62 cooling to 60 Sunday lows 39-46. (seasonal averages high 54 low 42).

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

  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening rain and snow, a good (50%) chance of rain and snow late tonight (0.10 in. of rain possible, 1 in. of snow possible),
  • Mostly sunny and a bit cooler Sunday, partly cloudy in the evening, becoming mostly clear late Sunday night,
  • Mostly sunny and a bit warmer with a (30%) chance of rain Monday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with snow likely (70%) with a (40%) chance of rain Tuesday, then mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of snow and a slight (20%) chance of rain Tuesday night.
  • snow level 4,500 ft. tonight, free air freezing level 5,000 ft. rising to 5,500 ft. Sunday afternoon , 8,000 ft. rising to 11,000 ft. late Sunday night, snow level 5,000 ft. Monday afternoon, 5,000 ft. Monday night, 4,500 ft. Tuesday, then 4,000 ft. Tuesday night,
  • lows 29-26 warming to 30 Monday night cooling to 25 Tuesday night highs 38-46 cooling to 35 Tuesday.
  • Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Wednesday, partly cloudy Wednesday night,
  • Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Thursday, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a (40%) 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,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain likely (70%) Saturday.
  • free air freezing level 6,000 ft. Wednesday, 8,000 ft. Wednesday night, 9,000 ft. Thursday, snow level above 8,000 ft. Thursday night, 8,000 ft.  Friday, 7,000 ft. Friday night, then 6,000 ft. Saturday.
  • highs 40-46 cooling 43 Saturday lows 27-33.
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An Upper Level High Pressure Ridge (“Arch” shape) will be pushing away the surface low that’s been bringing  the rain chances over the Pacific Northwest. The graphics for days 1-3 show the complex frontal system sliding southward through the area Sunday.  The graphics for days 3-7  Tuesday through Saturday show an active front sliding into the Pacific Northwest next Tuesday.

ADVISORIES:

  • A BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT FOR DANGEROUS SNEAKER WAVES IS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST AND THE CURRY COUNTY COAST.
  • A BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT FOR DANGEROUS SNEAKER WAVES IS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING FOR THE CLATSOP COUNTY COAST AND THE TILLAMOOK COUNTY COAST.

HEALTH ADVISORIES:

  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT DUE TO A FOR WAPATO MARSH AT AT OAKS BOTTOM WILDLIFE REFUGE IN MULTNOMAH COUNTY. *PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, 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. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THE WAPATO MASRSH TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING CYANOTOXINS.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR UPPER KLAMATH LAKE IN KLAMATH COUNTY E TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, 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. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT KLAMATH LAKE TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR HELLS CANYON RESERVOIR IN BAKER AND WALLOWA  COUNTIES DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR  ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT HELLS CANYON RESERVOIR TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR OCHOCO LAKE IN CROOK COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR  ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT OCHOCO LAKE TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT DUE TO A FOR BROWNLEE RESERVOIR IN BAKER COUNTY DUE TO THE SPREAD OF CYANOBACTERIA *PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR  ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THE WILLAMETTE RIVER TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING CYANOTOXINS.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR ECKMAN LAKE IN LINCOLN COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF CYANOBACTERIA.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR  ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT ODEL LAKE TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING SAXITOXIN (PSP).
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR BULLY CREEK RESERVOIR IN MALHEUR COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR  ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT BULLY CREEK RESERVOIR TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR THIEF VALLEY RESERVOIR IN BAKER AND UNION COUNTIES DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR  ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THIEF VALLEY RESERVOIR TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR UPPER KLAMATH WILDLIFE REFUGE IN KLAMATH COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, 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. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT UPPER KLAMATH WILDLIFE REFUGE TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT DUE TO PRESENCE OF CYANOBACTERIA FOR THE SOUTH UMPQUA RIVER.  *PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID POOLS OF WATER IN BEDROCK ALONG THE RIVER. AVOID WATER CONTACT, DO NOT DRINK THE WATER, AND KEEP CHILDREN AND PETS AWAY FROM THE POOLS OF WATER.
  • 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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Air Quality Index:
Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 57 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 90 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 54 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA.org)
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Forecast for the Southern and lower Mid Willamette Valley including Eugene-Springfield and Albany-Corvallis:

  • Patchy dense AM fog, a mix of clouds and sun with a slight (20%) chance of rain and a bit cooler this afternoon, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) of rain tonight with patchy fog late,
  • AM clouds with patchy dense fog, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer Sunday afternoon, partly cloudy in the evening, mostly cloudy with areas of frost and patchy dense fog late at night,
  • Areas of AM frost, a mix of clouds and sun and a  bit cooler Monday, then mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Monday night.
  • highs 50-52 cooling to 49 Monday night lows 39-33.
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of rain Tuesday afternoon, mostly cloudy with patchy fog Tuesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy start, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler Wednesday afternoon, mostly cloudy at night,
  • AM clouds with a slight (20%) chance of rain, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain Thursday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Thursday night,
  • AM clouds with a (40%) chance of rain, then a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a (40%) chance of rain Friday afternoon.
  • highs 52-49 warming to 53 Friday lows 36-34 warming to 37 Thursday night (seasonal averages high 49 low 36).

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HOME WOOD HEATING ADVISORY:

EUGENE-SPRINGFIELD:  GREEN – FIREPLACE AND WOOD STOVE BURNING IS ALLOWED.

OAKRIDGE: GREEN – FIREPLACE AND WOOD STOVE BURNING IS ALLOWED.

NOTE: Use of Pellet stoves is allowed all of the time.

Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA.org)

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YOUR SATURDAY COLLEGE FOOTBALL WEATHER FORECAST:

Saturday November 29th:

Ducks vs. Washington at Stadium, Seattle Washington Game Time: 12:30 pm PST: Weather Forecast: Cloudy 46 Degrees, warming to 48 degrees, then cooling as the game progresses.

Beavers vs. Washington State Cougars at Martin Stadium- Pullman, WA- Game Time: 3:30 pm PST: Cloudy 35 degrees, cooling to near 30 degrees by games end.

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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:

  • Partly cloudy with patchy fog and a bit cooler today, mostly cloudy with patchy fog and a slight (20%) chance of rain tonight,
  • Mostly cloudy with patchy AM fog and a slight (20%) chance of rain, partly cloudy and a bit cooler Sunday afternoon,  partly cloudy with patchy evening fog, mostly cloudy with patchy fog late at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with patchy AM fog, partly cloudy and a bit cooler Monday afternoon, then partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Monday night.
  • highs 54-52 lows 43-38.
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Tuesday, a slight (20%) chance of evening rain, just mostly cloudy late Tuesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler Wednesday, mostly cloudy at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain Thursday and Thursday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain Friday.
  • highs 52-50 warming to 54 Friday lows 38-37 warming to 40 Thursday night. (seasonal averages high 50 low 39).

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

  • Some AM clouds with patchy coastal fog, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of coastal rain and a bit warmer this afternoon while patchy inland fog and a slight (20%) chancre of inland rain tonight,
  • Mostly cloudy with patchy AM fog and a slight (20%) chance of rain, just partly cloudy and a bit warmer Sunday afternoon,  just partly cloudy at night with patchy fog late at night,
  • Partly cloudy and a bit cooler Monday, then partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Monday night .
  • highs 60-59 warming back to 60 Sunday lows 44-40 warming to 42 Monday night.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a (40%) chance of rain Tuesday, a slight (20%) chance of evening rain, just mostly cloudy late Tuesday night,
  • Partly cloudy Wednesday, mostly cloudy late at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and a bit warmer Thursday afternoon, a slight (20%) chance of rain late Thursday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a (30%) chance of rain Friday.
  • highs 60-57 warming to 59 Thursday lows 42-39. (seasonal averages high 54 low 42).

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

  • Mostly sunny with a (40%) chance of rain and snow and a bit warmer this afternoon (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow tonight (0.10 in. of rain possible, 1 in. of snow possible),
  • Mostly sunny with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain and snow,  mostly sunny and a bit cooler Sunday afternoon, partly cloudy at night,
  • Mostly sunny and a bit warmer with a (30%) chance of rain Monday, then mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow Monday night.
  • snow level free air freezing level 9,000 ft tonight, snow level 5,000 ft. Saturday, 4,500 ft. Saturday night, 4,000 ft. Sunday,  free air freezing level 7,500 ft. rising to 12,000 ft. late Sunday night, snow level 4,500 ft. Monday, then 5,500 ft. Monday night.
  • highs 40-42 cooling back to 40 Sunday night lows 28-27 warming to 32 Monday  night.
  • Mostly cloudy with good (50%) chance of AM rain and snow, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow Tuesday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain and snow Tuesday night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler Wednesday, mostly cloudy at night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun with a slight (20%) chance of rain Thursday, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%0 chance of rain Thursday night,
  • Then a mix of clouds and sun with a (40%) chance of rain Friday.
  • snow level  4,500 ft. Tuesday, 4,000 ft. Tuesday night, free air freezing level 5,000 ft. Wednesday, 7,500 ft. Wednesday night, snow level 6,000 ft. Thursday, then 7,500 ft. Thursday night and Friday.
  • highs 48-38 warming 44 Thursday lows 32-26.
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An Upper Level High Pressure Ridge (“Arch” shape) will be pushing away the surface low that’s been bringing  the rain chances over the Pacific Northwest. The graphics for days 1-3 show the complex frontal system sliding southward through the area Sunday.  The graphics for days 3-7  Monday through Friday show an active front sliding into the Pacific Northwest next Tuesday.

ADVISORIES:

  • A BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT FOR DANGEROUS SNEAKER WAVES IS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST AND THE CURRY COUNTY COAST.
  • A BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT FOR DANGEROUS SNEAKER WAVES IS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING FOR THE CLATSOP COUNTY COAST AND THE TILLAMOOK COUNTY COAST.

HEALTH ADVISORIES:

  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT DUE TO A FOR WAPATO MARSH AT AT OAKS BOTTOM WILDLIFE REFUGE IN MULTNOMAH COUNTY. *PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, 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. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THE WAPATO MASRSH TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING CYANOTOXINS.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR UPPER KLAMATH LAKE IN KLAMATH COUNTY E TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, 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. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT KLAMATH LAKE TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR HELLS CANYON RESERVOIR IN BAKER AND WALLOWA  COUNTIES DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR  ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT HELLS CANYON RESERVOIR TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR OCHOCO LAKE IN CROOK COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR  ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT OCHOCO LAKE TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT DUE TO A FOR BROWNLEE RESERVOIR IN BAKER COUNTY DUE TO THE SPREAD OF CYANOBACTERIA *PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR  ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THE WILLAMETTE RIVER TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING CYANOTOXINS.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR ECKMAN LAKE IN LINCOLN COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF CYANOBACTERIA.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR  ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT ODEL LAKE TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING SAXITOXIN (PSP).
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR BULLY CREEK RESERVOIR IN MALHEUR COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR  ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT BULLY CREEK RESERVOIR TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR THIEF VALLEY RESERVOIR IN BAKER AND UNION COUNTIES DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR  ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THIEF VALLEY RESERVOIR TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR UPPER KLAMATH WILDLIFE REFUGE IN KLAMATH COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, 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. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT UPPER KLAMATH WILDLIFE REFUGE TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT DUE TO PRESENCE OF CYANOBACTERIA FOR THE SOUTH UMPQUA RIVER.  *PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID POOLS OF WATER IN BEDROCK ALONG THE RIVER. AVOID WATER CONTACT, DO NOT DRINK THE WATER, AND KEEP CHILDREN AND PETS AWAY FROM THE POOLS OF WATER.
  • 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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Air Quality Index:
Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 11 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 12 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 18 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA.org)
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Forecast for the Southern and lower Mid Willamette Valley including Eugene-Springfield and Albany-Corvallis:

  • Mostly cloudy with patchy dense fog late tonight,
  • Patchy dense AM fog, a mix of clouds and sun with a slight (20%) chance of rain and a bit cooler Saturday afternoon, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) of rain Saturday night with patchy fog late,
  • AM clouds with patchy dense fog, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer Sunday afternoon, partly cloudy in the evening, mostly cloudy with areas of frost and patchy dense fog late at night,
  • Areas of AM frost, a mix of clouds and sun and a  bit cooler Monday, then mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Monday night.
  • lows 36-39 cooling to 33 Sunday night and Monday night highs 50-52 cooling to 49 Monday night.
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of rain Tuesday afternoon, mostly cloudy with patchy fog Tuesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy start, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler Wednesday afternoon, mostly cloudy at night,
  • AM clouds with a slight (20%) chance of rain, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain Thursday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Thursday night,
  • AM clouds with a (40%) chance of rain, then a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a (40%) chance of rain Friday afternoon.
  • highs 52-49 warming to 53 Friday lows 36-34 warming to 37 Thursday night (seasonal averages high 50 low 36).

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HOME WOOD HEATING ADVISORY:

EUGENE-SPRINGFIELD:  GREEN – FIREPLACE AND WOOD STOVE BURNING IS ALLOWED.

OAKRIDGE: GREEN – FIREPLACE AND WOOD STOVE BURNING IS ALLOWED.

NOTE: Use of Pellet stoves is allowed all of the time.

Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA.org)

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YOUR SATURDAY COLLEGE FOOTBALL WEATHER FORECAST:

Saturday November 29th:

Ducks vs. Washington at Stadium, Seattle Washington Game Time: 12:30 pm PST: Weather Forecast: Cloudy 46 Degrees, warming to 48 degrees, then cooling as the game progresses.

Beavers vs. Washington State Cougars at Martin Stadium- Pullman, WA- Game Time: 3:30 pm PST: Mostly cloudy 35 degrees, cooling to near 30 degrees as the game progresses

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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:

  • Mostly cloudy with patchy evening fog, partly cloudy with patchy fog late tonight,
  • Partly cloudy with patchy fog and a bit cooler Saturday, mostly cloudy with patchy fog and a slight (20%) chance of rain Saturday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with patchy AM fog and a slight (20%) chance of rain, partly cloudy and a bit cooler Sunday afternoon,  partly cloudy with patchy evening fog, mostly cloudy with patchy fog late at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with patchy AM fog, partly cloudy and a bit cooler Monday afternoon, then partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Monday night.
  • lows 39-43 cooling to 38 Monday night highs 54-52.
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Tuesday, a slight (20%) chance of evening rain, just mostly cloudy late Tuesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler Wednesday, mostly cloudy at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain Thursday and Thursday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain Friday.
  • highs 52-50 warming to 54 Friday lows 38-37 warming to 40 Thursday night. (seasonal averages high 50 low 39).

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

  • Mostly cloudy with patchy evening fog, partly cloudy with patchy fog  late tonight,
  • Some AM clouds with patchy coastal fog, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of coastal rain and a bit warmer Saturday afternoon while patchy inland fog and a slight (20%) chancre of inland rain Saturday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with patchy AM fog and a slight (20%) chance of rain, just partly cloudy and a bit warmer Sunday afternoon,  just partly cloudy at night with patchy fog late at night,
  • Partly cloudy and a bit cooler Monday, then partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Monday night .
  • lows 42-40 highs 60-59 warming back to 60 Sunday.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a (40%) chance of rain Tuesday, a slight (20%) chance of evening rain, just mostly cloudy late Tuesday night,
  • Partly cloudy Wednesday, mostly cloudy late at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and a bit warmer Thursday afternoon, a slight (20%) chance of rain late Thursday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a (30%) chance of rain Friday.
  • highs 60-57 warming to 59 Thursday lows 42-39. (seasonal averages high 54 low 42).

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

  • Mostly cloudy tonight,
  • Mostly sunny with a (40%) chance of rain and snow and a bit warmer Saturday afternoon (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow Saturday night (0.10 in. of rain possible, 1 in. of snow possible),
  • Mostly sunny with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain and snow,  mostly sunny and a bit cooler Sunday afternoon, partly cloudy at night,
  • Mostly sunny and a bit warmer with a (30%) chance of rain Monday, then mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow Monday night.
  • snow level free air freezing level 9,000 ft tonight, snow level 5,000 ft. Saturday, 4,500 ft. Saturday night, 4,000 ft. Sunday,  free air freezing level 7,500 ft. rising to 12,000 ft. late Sunday night, snow level 4,500 ft. Monday, then 5,500 ft. Monday night.
  • lows 28-27 highs 40-42 cooling back to 40 Sunday night .
  • Mostly cloudy with good (50%) chance of AM rain and snow, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow Tuesday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain and snow Tuesday night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler Wednesday, mostly cloudy at night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun with a slight (20%) chance of rain Thursday, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%0 chance of rain Thursday night,
  • Then a mix of clouds and sun with a (40%) chance of rain Friday.
  • snow level  4,500 ft. Tuesday, 4,000 ft. Tuesday night, free air freezing level 5,000 ft. Wednesday, 7,500 ft. Wednesday night, snow level 6,000 ft. Thursday, then 7,500 ft. Thursday night and Friday.
  • highs 48-38 warming 44 Thursday lows 32-26.
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An Upper Level Low Pressure Trough (“U” shape) is enhancing the rain chances over the Pacific Northwest. The graphics for days 1-3 show the complex frontal system moving through Thanksgiving Day that keeps us in rainy weather.  The graphics for days 3-7  Monday through Friday show an active front sliding into the Pacific Northwest next Tuesday.

ADVISORIES:

  • NONE AT THIS TIME.

HEALTH ADVISORIES:

  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT DUE TO A FOR WAPATO MARSH AT AT OAKS BOTTOM WILDLIFE REFUGE IN MULTNOMAH COUNTY. *PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, 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. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THE WAPATO MASRSH TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING CYANOTOXINS.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR UPPER KLAMATH LAKE IN KLAMATH COUNTY E TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, 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. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT KLAMATH LAKE TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR HELLS CANYON RESERVOIR IN BAKER AND WALLOWA  COUNTIES DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR  ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT HELLS CANYON RESERVOIR TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR OCHOCO LAKE IN CROOK COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR  ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT OCHOCO LAKE TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT DUE TO A FOR BROWNLEE RESERVOIR IN BAKER COUNTY DUE TO THE SPREAD OF CYANOBACTERIA *PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR  ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THE WILLAMETTE RIVER TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING CYANOTOXINS.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR ECKMAN LAKE IN LINCOLN COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF CYANOBACTERIA.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR  ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT ODEL LAKE TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING SAXITOXIN (PSP).
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR BULLY CREEK RESERVOIR IN MALHEUR COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR  ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT BULLY CREEK RESERVOIR TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR THIEF VALLEY RESERVOIR IN BAKER AND UNION COUNTIES DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR  ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THIEF VALLEY RESERVOIR TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR UPPER KLAMATH WILDLIFE REFUGE IN KLAMATH COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, 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. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT UPPER KLAMATH WILDLIFE REFUGE TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT DUE TO PRESENCE OF CYANOBACTERIA FOR THE SOUTH UMPQUA RIVER.  *PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID POOLS OF WATER IN BEDROCK ALONG THE RIVER. AVOID WATER CONTACT, DO NOT DRINK THE WATER, AND KEEP CHILDREN AND PETS AWAY FROM THE POOLS OF WATER.
  • 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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Air Quality Index:
Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 12 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 58 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 54 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA.org)
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Forecast for the Southern and lower Mid Willamette Valley including Eugene-Springfield and Albany-Corvallis:

  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), mostly cloudy and a bit cooler this afternoon, mostly cloudy with patchy dense fog late tonight,
  • Patchy dense AM fog, a mix of clouds and sun with (30%) chance of rain and a bit cooler Saturday afternoon, a (30%) chance of evening rain, mostly cloudy Saturday night with patchy fog late,
  • AM clouds, a mix of clouds and sun Sunday afternoon, then partly cloudy with areas of frost late Sunday night.
  • highs 55-50 lows 36-37 cooling to 32 Sunday night.
  • Areas of AM frost, a mix of clouds and sun with a slight (20%) chance of rain and a  bit cooler Monday, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Monday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of AM rain, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a (40%) chance of rain Tuesday afternoon, mostly cloudy with patchy frost and a slight (20%) chance of rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy start, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler Wednesday afternoon, mostly cloudy with patchy frost Wednesday night,
  • AM clouds with a (30%) chance of rain, then a mix of clouds and sun with a (30%) chance of rain Thursday.
  • highs 49-52 cooling back to 49 Wednesday and Thursday lows 35-36 cooling to 34 Wednesday night (seasonal averages high 50 low 36).

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HOME WOOD HEATING ADVISORY:

EUGENE-SPRINGFIELD:  GREEN – FIREPLACE AND WOOD STOVE BURNING IS ALLOWED.

OAKRIDGE: GREEN – FIREPLACE AND WOOD STOVE BURNING IS ALLOWED.

NOTE: Use of Pellet stoves is allowed all of the time.

Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA.org)

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YOUR SATURDAY COLLEGE FOOTBALL WEATHER FORECAST:

Saturday November 29th:

Ducks vs. Washington at Stadium, Seattle Washington Game Time: 12:30 pm PST: Weather Forecast: Cloudy 46 Degrees, warming to 48 degrees, then cooling as the game progresses.

Beavers vs. Washington State Cougars at Martin Stadium- Pullman, WA- Game Time: 3:30 pm PST: Mostly cloudy 35 degrees, cooling to near 30 degrees as the game progresses

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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:

  • Mostly cloudy with patchy fog and a slight (20%) chance of AM rain, partly cloudy with patchy fog and a bit cooler this afternoon, mostly cloudy with patchy fog late tonight,
  • Mostly cloudy with patchy fog and a slight (20%) chance of rain and a bit cooler Saturday afternoon,  patchy fog with a slight (20%) chance of rain Saturday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with patchy AM fog, partly cloudy and a bit cooler Sunday afternoon, then partly cloudy with patchy fog Sunday night.
  • lows 39-42 cooling to 38 Sunday night highs 56-52.
  • Patchy AM fog, partly cloudy and a bit warmer with patchy fog Monday, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Monday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain Tuesday, a slight (20%) chance of rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler Wednesday, mostly cloudy Wednesday night,
  • AM clouds with a slight (20%) chance of rain, then partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Thursday afternoon.
  • highs 52-49 warming back to 52 Monday and Tuesday cooling to 42 lows 35-33 warming to 37 Monday night. (seasonal averages high 50 low 39).

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

  • Mostly cloudy with patchy AM fog and a slight (20%) chance of rain,  mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with patchy fog this afternoon (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), partly cloudy with patchy fog  tonight,
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and a bit cooler Saturday and and night,
  • Mostly cloudy with patchy AM fog, partly cloudy and a bit warmer Sunday afternoon, then just partly cloudy Sunday night.
  • highs 60-59 warming back to 60 Sunday lows 42-40.
  • Partly cloudy Monday, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Monday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a (30%) chance of rain Tuesday, a slight (20%) chance of rain at night,
  • Partly cloudy and a bit cooler Wednesday and in the evening, mostly cloudy late Wednesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain, then partly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain Thursday afternoon.
  • highs 60-57 warming to 59 Thursday lows 42-39. (seasonal averages high 54 low 42).

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

  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain and snow, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) of rain this afternoon, a slight (20%) chance of evening rain, just partly cloudy late tonight,
  • A mix of clouds and sun with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow and a bit warmer Saturday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of snow and rain at night,
  • Mostly sunny and a bit cooler Sunday, partly cloudy in the evening, then mostly clear late Sunday night.
  • snow level 5,500 ft. today, 5,000 ft. tonight, 5,000 ft. Saturday, 4,000 ft. Saturday night, free air freezing level 5,500 ft. Sunday, then 8,000 ft. Sunday night.
  • highs 40-42 cooling back to 40 Sunday night lows 28-27.
  • Mostly sunny and a bit warmer with a (30%) chance of rain Monday, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow Monday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with good (50%) chance of rain and snow and a bit cooler Tuesday, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow at night,
  • Mostly sunny and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow Wednesday, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow Wednesday night,
  • Then a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a (30%) chance of rain and a slight (20%) chance of snow Thursday.
  • snow level 6,000 ft. Monday, 6,500 ft. Monday night, 5,000 ft. Tuesday, 4,500 ft. Tuesday night, 4,00 ft. Wednesday, 4,500 ft. Wednesday night, then 6,000 ft. Thursday.
  • highs 48-38 warming 44 Thursday lows 32-26.
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An Upper Level Low Pressure Trough (“U” shape) is enhancing the rain chances over the Pacific Northwest. The graphics for days 1-3 show the complex frontal system moving through today that keeps us in rainy weather.  The graphics for days 3-7  Sunday through Thursday show an active front sliding into the Pacific Northwest next Tuesday.

ADVISORIES:

  • NONE AT THIS TIME.

HEALTH ADVISORIES:

  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT DUE TO A FOR WAPATO MARSH AT AT OAKS BOTTOM WILDLIFE REFUGE IN MULTNOMAH COUNTY. *PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, 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. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THE WAPATO MASRSH TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING CYANOTOXINS.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR UPPER KLAMATH LAKE IN KLAMATH COUNTY E TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, 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. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT KLAMATH LAKE TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR HELLS CANYON RESERVOIR IN BAKER AND WALLOWA  COUNTIES DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR  ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT HELLS CANYON RESERVOIR TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR OCHOCO LAKE IN CROOK COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR  ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT OCHOCO LAKE TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT DUE TO A FOR BROWNLEE RESERVOIR IN BAKER COUNTY DUE TO THE SPREAD OF CYANOBACTERIA *PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR  ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THE WILLAMETTE RIVER TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING CYANOTOXINS.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR ECKMAN LAKE IN LINCOLN COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF CYANOBACTERIA.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR  ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT ODEL LAKE TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING SAXITOXIN (PSP).
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR BULLY CREEK RESERVOIR IN MALHEUR COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR  ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT BULLY CREEK RESERVOIR TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR THIEF VALLEY RESERVOIR IN BAKER AND UNION COUNTIES DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR  ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THIEF VALLEY RESERVOIR TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR UPPER KLAMATH WILDLIFE REFUGE IN KLAMATH COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, 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. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT UPPER KLAMATH WILDLIFE REFUGE TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT DUE TO PRESENCE OF CYANOBACTERIA FOR THE SOUTH UMPQUA RIVER.  *PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID POOLS OF WATER IN BEDROCK ALONG THE RIVER. AVOID WATER CONTACT, DO NOT DRINK THE WATER, AND KEEP CHILDREN AND PETS AWAY FROM THE POOLS OF WATER.
  • 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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Air Quality Index:
Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 12 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 51 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 21 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA.org)
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Forecast for the Southern and lower Mid Willamette Valley including Eugene-Springfield and Albany-Corvallis:

  • Mostly cloudy with rain tonight (0.25 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), mostly cloudy and a bit cooler Friday afternoon, mostly cloudy with patchy dense fog late Friday  night,
  • Patchy dense AM fog, a mix of clouds and sun with (30%) chance of rain and a bit cooler Saturday afternoon, a (30%) chance of evening rain, mostly cloudy Saturday night with patchy fog late,
  • AM clouds, a mix of clouds and sun Sunday afternoon, then partly cloudy with areas of frost late Sunday night.
  • lows 46-36 warming to 37 Saturday night cooling to 32 Sunday night highs 55-50.
  • Areas of AM frost, a mix of clouds and sun with a slight (20%) chance of rain and a  bit cooler Monday, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Monday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of AM rain, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a (40%) chance of rain Tuesday afternoon, mostly cloudy with patchy frost and a slight (20%) chance of rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy start, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler Wednesday afternoon, mostly cloudy with patchy frost Wednesday night,
  • AM clouds with a (30%) chance of rain, then a mix of clouds and sun with a (30%) chance of rain Thursday.
  • highs 49-52 cooling back to 49 Wednesday and Thursday lows 35-36 cooling to 34 Wednesday night (seasonal averages high 50 low 36).

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HOME WOOD HEATING ADVISORY:

EUGENE-SPRINGFIELD:  GREEN – FIREPLACE AND WOOD STOVE BURNING IS ALLOWED.

OAKRIDGE: GREEN – FIREPLACE AND WOOD STOVE BURNING IS ALLOWED.

NOTE: Use of Pellet stoves is allowed all of the time.

Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA.org)

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YOUR SATURDAY COLLEGE FOOTBALL WEATHER FORECAST:

Saturday November 29th:

Ducks vs. Washington at Stadium, Seattle Washington Game Time: 12:30 pm PST: Weather Forecast: Cloudy 46 Degrees, warming to 48 degrees, then cooling as the game progresses.

Beavers vs. Washington State Cougars at Martin Stadium- Pullman, WA- Game Time: 3:30 pm PST: Mostly cloudy 35 degrees, cooling to near 30 degrees as the game progresses

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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:

  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain tonight),
  • Mostly cloudy with patchy fog and a slight (20%) chance of AM rain, partly cloudy with patchy fog and a bit cooler Friday afternoon, mostly cloudy with patchy fog late Friday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with patchy fog and a slight (20%) chance of rain and a bit cooler Saturday afternoon,  patchy fog with a slight (20%) chance of rain Saturday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with patchy AM fog, partly cloudy and a bit cooler Sunday afternoon, then partly cloudy with patchy fog Sunday night.
  • lows 45 cooling to 40 warming to 43 Friday night highs 56-52.
  • Patchy AM fog, partly cloudy and a bit warmer with patchy fog Monday, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Monday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain Tuesday, a slight (20%) chance of rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler Wednesday, mostly cloudy Wednesday night,
  • AM clouds with a slight (20%) chance of rain, then partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Thursday afternoon.
  • highs 52-49 warming back to 52 Monday and Tuesday cooling to 42 lows 35-33 warming to 37 Monday night. (seasonal averages high 51 low 39).

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

  • Cloudy with a (%) of early evening rain, rain likely (70%) late evening, rain likely (70%) late tonight with patchy inland fog late tonight, (under 0.10 in. of rain possible)
  • Mostly cloudy with patchy AM fog and a slight (20%) chance of rain,  mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with patchy fog Friday afternoon (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), partly cloudy with patchy fog  Friday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and a bit cooler Saturday and and night,
  • Mostly cloudy with patchy AM fog, partly cloudy and a bit warmer Sunday afternoon, then just partly cloudy Sunday night.
  • lows 49-40 highs 60-59 warming back to 60 Sunday.
  • Partly cloudy Monday, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Monday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a (30%) chance of rain Tuesday, a slight (20%) chance of rain at night,
  • Partly cloudy and a bit cooler Wednesday and in the evening, mostly cloudy late Wednesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain, then partly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain Thursday afternoon.
  • highs 60-57 warming to 59 Thursday lows 42-39. (seasonal averages high 55 low 42).

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

  • Mostly cloudy with a (%) of evening rain, rain and snow likely (70%) late tonight (0.25 in. of rain possible, little or no snow accumulation expected),
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain and snow, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) of rain Friday afternoon, a slight (20%) chance of evening rain, just partly cloudy late Friday night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow and a bit warmer Saturday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of snow and rain at night,
  • Mostly sunny and a bit cooler Sunday, partly cloudy in the evening, then mostly clear late Sunday night.
  • snow level 5,500 ft. tonight and Friday, 5,000 ft. Friday night, 5,000 ft. Saturday, 4,000 ft. Saturday night, free air freezing level 5,500 ft. Sunday, then 8,000 ft. Sunday night.
  • lows 32-28 highs 40-42 cooling back to 40 Sunday night.
  • Mostly sunny and a bit warmer with a (30%) chance of rain Monday, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow Monday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with good (50%) chance of rain and snow and a bit cooler Tuesday, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow at night,
  • Mostly sunny and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow Wednesday, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow Wednesday night,
  • Then a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a (30%) chance of rain and a slight (20%) chance of snow Thursday.
  • snow level 6,000 ft. Monday, 6,500 ft. Monday night, 5,000 ft. Tuesday, 4,500 ft. Tuesday night, 4,00 ft. Wednesday, 4,500 ft. Wednesday night, then 6,000 ft. Thursday.
  • highs 48-38 warming 44 Thursday lows 32-26.
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The Jet Stream (stretched in an arc Northwest to Southeast) is enhancing our rain chances as the airflow is coming from the northwest over the Pacific Ocean. The graphics for days 1-3 show another frontal system approaching the Pacific Northwest coast pushing through by today. The graphics for days 3-7  Sunday through Thursday show active fronts sliding past the Pacific Northwest Sunday and next Tuesday.

ADVISORIES:

  • NONE AT THIS TIME.

HEALTH ADVISORIES:

  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT DUE TO A FOR WAPATO MARSH AT AT OAKS BOTTOM WILDLIFE REFUGE IN MULTNOMAH COUNTY. *PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, 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. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THE WAPATO MASRSH TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING CYANOTOXINS.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR UPPER KLAMATH LAKE IN KLAMATH COUNTY E TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, 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. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT KLAMATH LAKE TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR HELLS CANYON RESERVOIR IN BAKER AND WALLOWA  COUNTIES DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR  ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT HELLS CANYON RESERVOIR TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR OCHOCO LAKE IN CROOK COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR  ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT OCHOCO LAKE TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT DUE TO A FOR BROWNLEE RESERVOIR IN BAKER COUNTY DUE TO THE SPREAD OF CYANOBACTERIA *PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR  ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THE WILLAMETTE RIVER TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING CYANOTOXINS.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR ECKMAN LAKE IN LINCOLN COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF CYANOBACTERIA.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR  ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT ODEL LAKE TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING SAXITOXIN (PSP).
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR BULLY CREEK RESERVOIR IN MALHEUR COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR  ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT BULLY CREEK RESERVOIR TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR THIEF VALLEY RESERVOIR IN BAKER AND UNION COUNTIES DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR  ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THIEF VALLEY RESERVOIR TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR UPPER KLAMATH WILDLIFE REFUGE IN KLAMATH COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, 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. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT UPPER KLAMATH WILDLIFE REFUGE TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT DUE TO PRESENCE OF CYANOBACTERIA FOR THE SOUTH UMPQUA RIVER.  *PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID POOLS OF WATER IN BEDROCK ALONG THE RIVER. AVOID WATER CONTACT, DO NOT DRINK THE WATER, AND KEEP CHILDREN AND PETS AWAY FROM THE POOLS OF WATER.
  • 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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Air Quality Index:
Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 79 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 79 in the Moderate 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.org)
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Forecast for the Southern and lower Mid Willamette Valley including Eugene-Springfield and Albany-Corvallis:

  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain (0.10 in. of rain possible) today (Thanksgiving Day), rain tonight (0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Cloudy with AM rain likely (70%), a mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of rain Friday afternoon,  mostly cloudy with patchy dense fog late at  night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and a bit cooler Saturday, then a slight (20%) chance of rain Saturday night with patchy fog late.
  • highs 56-50 lows 45-36.
  • AM clouds with patchy fog, mostly sunny Sunday afternoon, mostly cloudy in the evening, partly cloudy with patchy fog and areas of frost late Sunday night,
  • Areas of AM frost, mostly sunny Monday, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain at night, patchy fog late
  • Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of AM rain, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a (40%) chance of rain Tuesday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Tuesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy start, then mostly sunny and a bit cooler Wednesday afternoon.
  • highs 50-52 cooling to 49 Wednesday lows 32-35 (seasonal averages high 50 low 36).

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HOME WOOD HEATING ADVISORY:

EUGENE-SPRINGFIELD:  GREEN – FIREPLACE AND WOOD STOVE BURNING IS ALLOWED.

OAKRIDGE: GREEN – FIREPLACE AND WOOD STOVE BURNING IS ALLOWED.

NOTE: Use of Pellet stoves is allowed all of the time.

Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA.org)

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YOUR SATURDAY COLLEGE FOOTBALL WEATHER FORECAST:

Saturday November 29th:

Ducks vs. Washington at Stadium, Seattle Washington Game Time: 12:30 pm PST: Weather Forecast: Cloudy 47 Degrees, warming to48 degrees, then cooling as the game progresses.

Beavers vs. Washington State Cougars at Martin Stadium- Pullman, WA- Game Time: 3:30 pm PST: Mostly cloudy 35 degrees, cooling as the game progresses

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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:

  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain likely (70%), rain and a bit cooler this afternoon (Thanksgiving Day), rain tonight,
  • Mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of AM rain, partly cloudy and a bit cooler with a (30%) chance of rain Friday afternoon, partly cloudy in the evening, mostly cloudy at night,
  • Then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and a bit cooler Saturday afternoon and Saturday night.
  • highs 56-52 lows 45 cooling to 40 warming to 43 Friday night.
  • Mostly cloudy to start, partly cloudy and a bit cooler Sunday afternoon, partly cloudy Sunday night,
  • Partly cloudy and a bit warmer Monday, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain Tuesday, a bit cooler Tuesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain, then partly cloudy and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) of rain Wednesday afternoon.
  • highs 52-49 warming back to 52 Monday and Tuesday cooling to 42 lows 35-33 warming to 37 Monday night. (seasonal averages high 51 low 39).

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

  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit warmer today (Thanksgiving Day), rain tonight,
  • Mostly cloudy with AM coastal rain likely (70%) and a good (50%) chance of rain and a bit cooler Friday afternoon while a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of inland rain Friday and  a slight (20%) of coastal rain late Friday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and a bit cooler Saturday and Saturday night.
  • highs 58-56 lows 49-40 warming to 45 Saturday night .
  • Partly cloudy and a bit cooler Sunday afternoon, partly cloudy Sunday night,
  • Partly cloudy Monday, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain Tuesday, a slight (20%) chance of rain Tuesday night,
  • Then partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Wednesday.
  • highs 56-53 warming to 54 Wednesday lows 39-43 cooling to 42 Tuesday night. (seasonal averages high 55 low 42).

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

  • Mostly cloudy with rain (0.25 in. of rain possible) and a bit cooler today (Thanksgiving Day), rain and snow tonight (0.25 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain and snow likely (70%), a mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with a good (50%) of rain Friday afternoon, a slight (20%) chance of evening rain, just partly cloudy late Friday night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun with a (40%) chance of rain and snow and a bit warmer Saturday, mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of snow and rain Saturday night.
  • snow level 4,500 ft. tonight, free air freezing level 7,500 ft. falling to 6,500 ft. Thursday, 5,500 ft. Thursday night and Friday, 5,000 ft. Friday night, then 5,000 ft. Saturday and Saturday night.
  • highs 45-42 lows 32-28.
  • Mostly sunny and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of snow Sunday, just partly cloudy Sunday night,
  • Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Monday, mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain and snow at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with good (50%) chance of AM rain and snow, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow Tuesday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow (20%) chance of rain and snow Tuesday night,
  • Then mostly sunny with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow Wednesday.
  • snow level 4,500 ft. Sunday, free air freezing level 9,000 ft. Sunday night, 12,000 ft. Monday, snow level 6,500 ft. Monday night, 5,000 ft. Tuesday, then 4,000 ft. Tuesday night and Wednesday.
  • highs 28-32 cooling to 40 Tuesday and Wednesday lows 28-32 cooling to 2 Tuesday night4.
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The Jet Stream (stretched Northwest to Southeast) is enhancing our rain chances as the airflow is coming from the northwest over the Pacific Ocean. The graphics for days 1-3 show another frontal system approaching the Pacific Northwest coast pushing through by Thursday. The graphics for days 3-7  Saturday through Wednesday show active fronts sliding past the Pacific Northwest Sunday and next Tuesday.

ADVISORIES:

  • NONE AT THIS TIME.

HEALTH ADVISORIES:

  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT DUE TO A FOR WAPATO MARSH AT AT OAKS BOTTOM WILDLIFE REFUGE IN MULTNOMAH COUNTY. *PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, 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. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THE WAPATO MASRSH TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING CYANOTOXINS.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR UPPER KLAMATH LAKE IN KLAMATH COUNTY E TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, 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. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT KLAMATH LAKE TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR HELLS CANYON RESERVOIR IN BAKER AND WALLOWA  COUNTIES DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR  ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT HELLS CANYON RESERVOIR TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR OCHOCO LAKE IN CROOK COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR  ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT OCHOCO LAKE TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT DUE TO A FOR BROWNLEE RESERVOIR IN BAKER COUNTY DUE TO THE SPREAD OF CYANOBACTERIA *PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR  ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THE WILLAMETTE RIVER TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING CYANOTOXINS.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR ECKMAN LAKE IN LINCOLN COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF CYANOBACTERIA.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR  ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT ODEL LAKE TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING SAXITOXIN (PSP).
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR BULLY CREEK RESERVOIR IN MALHEUR COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR  ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT BULLY CREEK RESERVOIR TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR THIEF VALLEY RESERVOIR IN BAKER AND UNION COUNTIES DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR  ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THIEF VALLEY RESERVOIR TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR UPPER KLAMATH WILDLIFE REFUGE IN KLAMATH COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, 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. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT UPPER KLAMATH WILDLIFE REFUGE TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT DUE TO PRESENCE OF CYANOBACTERIA FOR THE SOUTH UMPQUA RIVER.  *PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID POOLS OF WATER IN BEDROCK ALONG THE RIVER. AVOID WATER CONTACT, DO NOT DRINK THE WATER, AND KEEP CHILDREN AND PETS AWAY FROM THE POOLS OF WATER.
  • 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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Air Quality Index:
Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 82 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 41 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 43 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA.org)
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Forecast for the Southern and lower Mid Willamette Valley including Eugene-Springfield and Albany-Corvallis:

  • Partly cloudy this evening, mostly cloudy with rain late tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain (0.10 in. of rain possible) Thursday (Thanksgiving Day), rain Thursday night (0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Cloudy with AM rain likely (70%), a mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of rain Friday afternoon,  mostly cloudy with patchy dense fog late at  night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and a bit cooler Saturday, then a slight (20%) chance of rain Saturday night with patchy fog late.
  • lows 38-45 cooling to 36 Saturday night highs 56-50.
  • AM clouds with patchy fog, mostly sunny Sunday afternoon, mostly cloudy in the evening, partly cloudy with patchy fog and areas of frost late Sunday night,
  • Areas of AM frost, mostly sunny Monday, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain at night, patchy fog late
  • Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of AM rain, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a (40%) chance of rain Tuesday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Tuesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy start, then mostly sunny and a bit cooler Wednesday afternoon.
  • highs 50-52 cooling to 49 Wednesday lows 32-35 (seasonal averages high 50 low 36).

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HOME WOOD HEATING ADVISORY:

EUGENE-SPRINGFIELD:  GREEN – FIREPLACE AND WOOD STOVE BURNING IS ALLOWED.

OAKRIDGE: GREEN – FIREPLACE AND WOOD STOVE BURNING IS ALLOWED.

NOTE: Use of Pellet stoves is allowed all of the time.

Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA.org)

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YOUR SATURDAY COLLEGE FOOTBALL WEATHER FORECAST:

Saturday November 29th:

Ducks vs. Washington at Stadium, Seattle Washington Game Time: 12:30 pm PST: Weather Forecast: Cloudy 46 Degrees, cooling as the game progresses.

Beavers vs. Washington State Cougars at Martin Stadium- Pullman, WA- Game Time: 3:30 pm PST: Mostly cloudy 35 degrees, cooling as the game progresses

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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:

  • Mostly clear this evening, mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain late tonight,
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain likely (70%), rain and a bit cooler Thursday afternoon (Thanksgiving Day), rain Thursday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of AM rain, partly cloudy and a bit cooler with a (30%) chance of rain Friday afternoon, partly cloudy in the evening, mostly cloudy at night,
  • Then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and a bit cooler Saturday afternoon and Saturday night.
  • lows 42-45 cooling to 40 warming to 43 Friday night highs 56-52.
  • Mostly cloudy to start, partly cloudy and a bit cooler Sunday afternoon, partly cloudy Sunday night,
  • Partly cloudy and a bit warmer Monday, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain Tuesday, a bit cooler Tuesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain, then partly cloudy and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) of rain Wednesday afternoon.
  • highs 52-49 warming back to 52 Monday and Tuesday cooling to 42 lows 35-33 warming to 37 Monday night. (seasonal averages high 51 low 39).

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

  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening coastal rain and a good (50%) chance of late evening coastal rain and a good (50%) chance of coastal rain late tonight while  partly cloudy inland this evening and mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain late tonight,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit warmer Thursday (Thanksgiving Day), rain Thursday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with AM coastal rain likely (70%) and a good (50%) chance of rain and a bit cooler Friday afternoon while a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of inland rain Friday and  a slight (20%) of coastal rain late Friday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and a bit cooler Saturday and Saturday night.
  • lows 45-49 cooling to 40 Friday night warming to 45 Saturday nigh thighs 58-56.
  • Partly cloudy and a bit cooler Sunday afternoon, partly cloudy Sunday night,
  • Partly cloudy Monday, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain Tuesday, a slight (20%) chance of rain Tuesday night,
  • Then partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Wednesday.
  • highs 56-53 warming to 54 Wednesday lows 39-43 cooling to 42 Tuesday night. (seasonal averages high 55 low 42).

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

  • Partly cloudy a good (50%) chance of rain late tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with rain (0.25 in. of rain possible) and a bit cooler Thursday (Thanksgiving Day), rain and snow Thursday night (0.25 in. ),
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain and snow likely (70%), a mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with a good (50%) of rain Friday afternoon, a slight (20%) chance of evening rain, just partly cloudy late Friday night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun with a (40%) chance of rain and snow and a bit warmer Saturday, mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of snow and rain Saturday night.
  • snow level 4,500 ft. tonight, free air freezing level 7,500 ft. falling to 6,500 ft. Thursday, 5,500 ft. Thursday night and Friday, 5,000 ft. Friday night, then 5,000 ft. Saturday and Saturday night.
  • lows 32-28 highs 45-42.
  • Mostly sunny and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of snow Sunday, just partly cloudy Sunday night,
  • Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Monday, mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain and snow at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with good (50%) chance of AM rain and snow, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow Tuesday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow (20%) chance of rain and snow Tuesday night,
  • Then mostly sunny with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow Wednesday.
  • snow level 4,500 ft. Sunday, free air freezing level 9,000 ft. Sunday night, 12,000 ft. Monday, snow level 6,500 ft. Monday night, 5,000 ft. Tuesday, then 4,000 ft. Tuesday night and Wednesday.
  • highs 28-32 cooling to 40 Tuesday and Wednesday lows 28-32 cooling to 2 Tuesday night4.
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The Jet Stream (stretched Northwest to Southeast) is enhancing our rain chances as the airflow is coming from the northwest over the Pacific Ocean. The graphics for days 1-3 show another frontal system approaching the Pacific Northwest coast pushing through by Thursday. The graphics for days 3-7  Saturday through Wednesday show active fronts sliding past the Pacific Northwest Sunday and next Tuesday.

ADVISORIES:

  • NONE AT THIS TIME.

HEALTH ADVISORIES:

  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT DUE TO A FOR WAPATO MARSH AT AT OAKS BOTTOM WILDLIFE REFUGE IN MULTNOMAH COUNTY. *PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, 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. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THE WAPATO MASRSH TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING CYANOTOXINS.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR UPPER KLAMATH LAKE IN KLAMATH COUNTY E TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, 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. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT KLAMATH LAKE TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR HELLS CANYON RESERVOIR IN BAKER AND WALLOWA  COUNTIES DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR  ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT HELLS CANYON RESERVOIR TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR OCHOCO LAKE IN CROOK COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR  ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT OCHOCO LAKE TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT DUE TO A FOR BROWNLEE RESERVOIR IN BAKER COUNTY DUE TO THE SPREAD OF CYANOBACTERIA *PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR  ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THE WILLAMETTE RIVER TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING CYANOTOXINS.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR ECKMAN LAKE IN LINCOLN COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF CYANOBACTERIA.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR  ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT ODEL LAKE TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING SAXITOXIN (PSP).
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR BULLY CREEK RESERVOIR IN MALHEUR COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR  ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT BULLY CREEK RESERVOIR TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR THIEF VALLEY RESERVOIR IN BAKER AND UNION COUNTIES DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR  ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THIEF VALLEY RESERVOIR TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR UPPER KLAMATH WILDLIFE REFUGE IN KLAMATH COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, 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. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT UPPER KLAMATH WILDLIFE REFUGE TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT DUE TO PRESENCE OF CYANOBACTERIA FOR THE SOUTH UMPQUA RIVER.  *PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID POOLS OF WATER IN BEDROCK ALONG THE RIVER. AVOID WATER CONTACT, DO NOT DRINK THE WATER, AND KEEP CHILDREN AND PETS AWAY FROM THE POOLS OF WATER.
  • 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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Air Quality Index:
Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 85 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 51 in the Moderate 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.org)
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Forecast for the Southern and lower Mid Willamette Valley including Eugene-Springfield and Albany-Corvallis:

  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and a bit warmer today (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), patchy dense evening fog and a good (50%) chance of rain, late tonight,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain Thursday (Thanksgiving Day), rain Thursday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Friday, then just mostly cloudy Friday night.
  • highs near 55 lows 42-44 cooling to 37 Friday night.
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of rain Saturday afternoon, mostly cloudy in the evening, partly cloudy late Saturday night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler Sunday, partly cloudy at night,
  • Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Monday, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Monday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of AM rain, then a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a (40%) chance of rain Tuesday afternoon.
  • highs 50-48 warming to 52 Tuesday lows 32-34 (seasonal averages high 50 low 36).

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HOME WOOD HEATING ADVISORY:

EUGENE-SPRINGFIELD:  GREEN – FIREPLACE AND WOOD STOVE BURNING IS ALLOWED.

OAKRIDGE: GREEN – FIREPLACE AND WOOD STOVE BURNING IS ALLOWED.

NOTE: Use of Pellet stoves is allowed all of the time.

Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA.org)

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YOUR SATURDAY COLLEGE FOOTBALL WEATHER FORECAST:

Saturday November 29th:

Ducks vs. Washington at Stadium, Seattle Washington Game Time: 12:30 pm PST: Weather Forecast: Cloudy 46 Degrees, cooling as the game progresses.

Beavers vs. Washington State Cougars at Martin Stadium- Pullman, WA- Game Time: 3:30 pm PST: Mostly cloudy 35 degrees, cooling as the game progresses

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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:

  • Mostly cloudy with patchy AM fog and a (30%) chance of rain, partly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain this afternoon and evening, mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain late tonight,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit cooler Thursday afternoon (Thanksgiving Day), evening rain likely (70%),  a (30%) chance of rain late at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain, partly cloudy and a bit cooler with a (40%) chance of rain Friday afternoon and evening, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain late Friday night.
  • highs 58-53 lows 42-43 cooling to 39 Friday night.
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and a bit cooler Saturday afternoon, just partly cloudy Saturday night,
  • Partly cloudy and a bit cooler Sunday,  partly cloudy at night,
  • Some AM clouds, sunny and a bit warmer Monday afternoon, mostly clear with a slight (20%) chance of evening rain, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Monday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain Tuesday.
  • highs 52-49 warming back to 52 Monday and Tuesday lows 35-33 warming to 37 Monday night. (seasonal averages high 51 low 39).

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

  • Mostly cloudy with patchy AM fog and a (30%) chance of coastal rain and a bit warmer while a (30%) chance of inland rain and a bit warmer this evening coastal rain likely (70%) with inland rain late tonight while partly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of evening inland rain and mostly cloudy with inland rain late tonight,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit cooler Thursday (Thanksgiving Day), evening coastal rain with coastal rain likely (70%) late Thursday night patchy fog with a good (50%) chance of rain Thursday night while inland rain likely (70%) Thursday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a good (50%) chance of AM rain, partly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain Friday afternoon and evening, then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) of rain late Friday night.
  • highs 63-59 warming to 60 Friday lows 46-42.
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain, partly cloudy and a bit cooler with a slight  (20%) chance of rain Saturday afternoon, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening rain, mostly clear with a slight (20%) chance of rain late Saturday night,
  • AM sun,  partly cloudy and a bit cooler Sunday afternoon and evening, mostly clear at night,
  • Sunny Monday, mostly clear with a slight (20%) chance of evening rain, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain late Monday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a (40%) chance of rain Tuesday.
  • highs 58-57 warming back to 58 Tuesday lows 42-37 . (seasonal averages high 55 low 42).

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

  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain and freezing rain likely (70%), a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of rain this afternoon, (trace of ice accumulation possible), a good (50%) chance of and evening rain, mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) late tonight,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit cooler Thursday (Thanksgiving Day), rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain likely (70%) with a (40%) chance of snow, and mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with rain likely (70%) and a good (50%) chance of snow Friday, a slight (20%) chance of evening rain and snow, then partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain late Friday night.
  • snow level above 8,000 ft. falling to 8,000 ft. this afternoon, 6,000 ft. tonight, 6,500 ft. Thursday, 5,500 ft. Thursday night and Friday, then 5,000 ft. Friday night.
  • highs 43-42 warming to 49 Monday cooling to 42 Tuesday lows 33-27.
  • A mix of clouds and sun with a (30%) chance of rain and snow and a bit warmer Saturday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening rain and snow, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of snow and rain Saturday night,
  • Mostly sunny and a bit cooler Sunday, partly cloudy in the evening, mostly clear late at night,
  • Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Monday, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening rain and snow, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow late Monday night,
  • Then a mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow Tuesday.
  •  snow level 4,500 ft. Saturday, 4,000 ft. Saturday night, free air freezing level 7,000 ft. Sunday, 10,000 ft. Sunday night, 12,000 ft. Monday, snow level 6,500 ft. Monday night, then 5,000 ft. Tuesday.
  • highs 43-42  warming to 49 Monday cooling to 42 Tuesday lows 26-32.
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