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12.27.25 A slight chance of AM showers, a mix of clouds and sun this afternoon for your Saturday.
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A Jet Stream (“Arch” shape) is moving away from the Pacific Northwest. That means drying. The graphics for days 1-3 show the frontal activity over the Pacific Northwest through the period. The graphics for days 3-7 Tuesday through Saturday show the possible frontal activity over the Pacific Northwest through the period.

ADVISORIES:

  • A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM TODAY ABOVE 4,000 FT. FOR THE NORTHERN OREGON CASCADES, THE CASCADES OF MARION AND LINN COUNTIES, AND THE CASCADES OF LANE COUNTY.
  • A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM TODAY FOR THE EAST SLOPES OF THE OREGON CASCADES.
  • A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM TODAY FOR THE NORTHERN BLUE MOUNTAINS OF OREGON AND THE NORTHWEST BLUE MOUNTAINS.
  • A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM TODAY ABOVE 4,500 FT. FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON CASCADES, THE SISKIYOU MOUNTAINS, AND THE SOUTHERN OREGON CASCADES.

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 55 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 16 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 22 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:

  • Clouds and sun with patchy AM frost and a slight (20%) chance of showers, a mix of clouds and sun this afternoon,  mostly cloudy patchy evening frost, with widespread frost and patchy dense fog late tonight,
  • Widespread AM frost, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler Sunday afternoon, mostly cloudy with areas of evening frost, widespread frost with patchy dense fog late at night,
  • AM widespread frost, mostly sunny Monday afternoon,  then mostly sunny, then mostly cloudy with widespread frost late Monday night.
  • highs 46-43 lows 30-29.
  • AM clouds with widespread frost, mostly sunny and a bit warmer Tuesday afternoon, partly cloudy in the evening, mostly cloudy late Tuesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy start, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer Wednesday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain at night (New Year’s Eve),
  • Cloudy and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of rain Thursday (New Year’s Day), rain likely (70%) Thursday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain likely (70%) Friday.
  • highs 44-49 cooling to 48 Friday lows 30-37 (seasonal averages high 46 low 34).

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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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COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF GAME FORECAST:

THURSDAY JANUARY 1ST:

Ducks vs. Texas Tech Red Raiders at The Orange Bowl, Miami, FL – Game Time: 9:00 am PST: Weather Forecast: Preliminary Weather Forecast: Mostly sunny 68 degrees, warming to 72 degrees as the game progresses.

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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:

  • Patchy dense AM fog, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow showers and a bit cooler  this afternoon (snow level 2,000 ft.), mostly cloudy with patchy fog tonight,
  • Widespread AM freezing fog,  partly cloudy Sunday afternoon, mostly cloudy at night,
  • Some AM clouds, sunny and a bit warmer Monday afternoon, then partly cloudy Monday night.
  • highs 44-48 lows 32-34.
  • Mostly cloudy start, partly cloudy and a bit warmer Tuesday afternoon, partly cloudy Tuesday night,
  • AM clouds with a slight (20%) chance of showers, mostly cloudy and a bit warmer Wednesday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a slight (20% ) chance of showers at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM showers, showers likely (70%) and a bit cooler Thursday afternoon, rain and snow showers likely (70%) Thursday night,
  • Then rain and snow showers likely (70%) and a bit cooler Friday.
  • highs 52-53 cooling to 48 Friday lows 35-39 (seasonal averages high 48 low 36).

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

  • AM clouds with a (30%) chance of showers, partly cloudy and a bit cooler with a (30%) chance of showers  this afternoon, just mostly cloudy tonight,
  • Partly cloudy Sunday, then mostly cloudy at night,
  • Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Monday, then partly cloudy Monday night.
  • highs 52-57 lows 35-38.
  • Partly cloudy and a bit warmer Tuesday, partly cloudy Tuesday night.
  • Mostly cloudy Wednesday afternoon, mostly cloudy a (30%) chance of showers at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with showers likely (70%) Thursday, showers Thursday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with showers Friday.
  • highs 58-55 lows 40-42 (seasonal averages high 53 low 40).

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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 snow showers, mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of snow showers this afternoon (2 in. of snow possible), a slight (20%) chance of evening snow showers, just mostly cloudy with widespread frost late tonight,
  • Widespread AM frost, mostly sunny and a bit warmer Sunday afternoon, mostly cloudy in the evening, partly cloudy late at night,
  • Sunny and a bit warmer Monday, then partly cloudy Monday night.
  • snow level 2,500 ft. today, free air freezing level at the surface late tonight, free air freezing level 6,000 ft. Sunday afternoon, 7,500 ft. Sunday night, then 11,000 ft. Monday and Monday night.
  • highs 25-40 lows 16-27.
  • A mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer Tuesday, partly cloudy Tuesday night,
  • Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Wednesday, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow Thursday, snow and rain likely (70%) Thursday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with snow and rain likely (70%) Friday.
    free air freezing level 12,000 ft. Tuesday and Tuesday night, 12,000 ft. Wednesday, free air freezing level 12,000 ft. Wednesday, snow level 5,500 ft. Wednesday night, 5,000 ft. Thursday, 4,000 ft. Thursday night, then 3,500 ft. Friday.
  • highs 45-46 cooling to 35 Friday lows 29-28.
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Dec
26.
12.26.25 Mostly cloudy with a 50% chance of showers  tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible).
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An Jet Stream (“Arch”) shape) is moving away from the Pacific Northwest. That means drying. The graphics for days 1-3 show the frontal activity over the Pacific Northwest through the period.. The graphics for days 3-7 Monday through Friday show the possible frontal activity over the Pacific Northwest through the period.

ADVISORIES:

  • A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM SATURDAY ABOVE 4,000 FT. FOR THE NORTHERN OREGON CASCADES, THE CASCADES OF MARION AND LINN COUNTIES, AND THE CASCADES OF LANE COUNTY.
  • A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM SATURDAY FOR THE EAST SLOPES OF THE OREGON CASCADES.
  • A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM SATURDAY FOR THE NORTHERN BLUE MOUNTAINS OF OREGON AND THE NORTHWEST BLUE MOUNTAINS.
  • A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM SATURDAY ABOVE 4,500 FT. FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON CASCADES, THE SISKIYOU MOUNTAINS, AND THE SOUTHERN OREGON CASCADES.

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 14 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 14 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 a good (50%) chance of showers  tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Clouds and sun with patchy AM frost and a slight (20%) chance of showers, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler Saturday  afternoon,  mostly cloudy patchy evening frost, with widespread frost and patchy dense fog late Saturday night,
  • Widespread AM frost, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler Sunday afternoon, mostly cloudy with areas of evening frost, widespread frost with patchy dense fog late at night,
  • AM widespread frost, mostly sunny Monday afternoon,  then mostly sunny, then mostly cloudy with widespread frost late Monday night.
  • lows 33-29 highs 46-43.
  • AM clouds with widespread frost, mostly sunny and a bit warmer Tuesday afternoon, partly cloudy in the evening, mostly cloudy late Tuesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy start, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer Wednesday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain at night (New Year’s Eve),
  • Cloudy and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of rain Thursday (New Year’s Day), rain likely (70%) Thursday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain likely (70%) Friday.
  • highs 44-49 cooling to 48 Friday lows 30-37 (seasonal averages high 46 low 34).

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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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COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF GAME FORECAST:

THURSDAY JANUARY 1ST:

Ducks vs. Texas Tech Red Raiders at The Orange Bowl, Miami, FL – Game Time: 9:00 am PST: Weather Forecast: Preliminary Weather Forecast: Sunny 70 degrees, warming to 73 degrees as the game progresses.

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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:

  • Mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain and snow showers tonight, patchy fog late tonight (snow level 2,000 ft. late tonight),
  • Patchy dense AM fog, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow showers and a bit cooler  Saturday afternoon (snow level 2,000 ft.), mostly cloudy with patchy fog Saturday night,
  • Widespread AM freezing fog,  partly cloudy Sunday afternoon, mostly cloudy at night,
  • Some AM clouds, sunny and a bit warmer Monday afternoon, then partly cloudy Monday night.
  • lows 36-32 warming to 34 Monday night highs 44-48.
  • Mostly cloudy start, partly cloudy and a bit warmer Tuesday afternoon, partly cloudy Tuesday night,
  • AM clouds with a slight (20%) chance of showers, mostly cloudy and a bit warmer Wednesday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a slight (20% ) chance of showers at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM showers, showers likely (70%) and a bit cooler Thursday afternoon, rain and snow showers likely (70%) Thursday night,
  • Then rain and snow showers likely (70%) and a bit cooler Friday.
  • highs 52-53 cooling to 48 Friday lows 35-39 (seasonal averages high 48 low 36).

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

  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of early evening showers, late evening showers likely (70%), a slight (20%) chance of showers late tonight,
  • AM clouds with a (30%) chance of showers, partly cloudy and a bit cooler with a (30%) chance of showers  Saturday afternoon, just mostly cloudy Saturday night,
  • Partly cloudy Sunday, then mostly cloudy at night,
  • Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Monday, then partly cloudy Monday night.
  • lows 40-35 warming to 38 Monday night highs 52-57.
  • Partly cloudy and a bit warmer Tuesday, partly cloudy Tuesday night.
  • Mostly cloudy Wednesday afternoon, mostly cloudy a (30%) chance of showers at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with showers likely (70%) Thursday, showers Thursday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with showers Friday.
  • highs 58-55 lows 40-42 (seasonal averages high 53 low 40).

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

  • Mostly cloudy with evening snow and rain showers, a good (50%) chance of snow showers late tonight (0.50 in. of rain possible, 3-6 in. of snow possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM snow showers, mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of snow showers Saturday afternoon (2 in. of snow possible), a slight (20%) chance of evening snow showers, just mostly cloudy with widespread frost late Saturday night,
  • Widespread AM frost, mostly sunny and a bit warmer Sunday afternoon, mostly cloudy in the evening, partly cloudy late at night,
  • Sunny and a bit warmer Monday, then partly cloudy Monday night.
  • snow level 2,500 ft. tonight and Saturday, free air freezing level at the surface late Saturday night, free air freezing level 6,000 ft. Sunday afternoon, 7,500 ft. Sunday night, then 11,000 ft. Monday and Monday night.
  • lows 23-16 warming to 27 Sunday night highs 25-40.
  • A mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer Tuesday, partly cloudy Tuesday night,
  • Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Wednesday, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow Thursday, snow and rain likely (70%) Thursday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with snow and rain likely (70%) Friday.
    free air freezing level 12,000 ft. Tuesday and Tuesday night, 12,000 ft. Wednesday, free air freezing level 12,000 ft. Wednesday, snow level 5,500 ft. Wednesday night, 5,000 ft. Thursday, 4,000 ft. Thursday night, then 3,500 ft. Friday.
  • highs 45-46 cooling to 35 Friday lows 29-28.
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Dec
25.
12.26.25 A 50% chance of AM rain, rain and a bit cooler this afternoon for your Friday. What’s next?
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An Upper Level Low Pressure Trough (“U” shape) is sending a lot of moisture into the Pacific Northwest. The graphics for days 1-3 show the frontal activity over the Pacific Northwest through the period.. The graphics for days 3-7 Monday through Friday show the possible frontal activity over the Pacific Northwest through the period.

ADVISORIES:

  • A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM UNTIL 7 AM TODAY FOR THE KLAMATH BASIN, NORTHERN AND EASTERN KLAMATH COUNTY, AND WESTERN, CENTRAL, AND EASTERN LAKE COUNTY.
  • A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TODAY UNTIL 4 PM SATURDAY ABOVE 4,000 FT. FOR THE NORTHERN OREGON CASCADES, THE CASCADES OF MARION AND LINN COUNTIES, AND THE CASCADES OF LANE COUNTY.
  • A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TODAY UNTIL 7 AM SATURDAY FOR THE NORTHERN BLUE MOUNTAINS OF OREGON, THE EAST SLOPES OF THE OREGON CASCADES, AND THE NORTHWEST BLUE MOUNTAINS.
  • A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM TONIGHT ABOVE 4,500 FT. FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON CASCADES, THE SISKIYOU MOUNTAINS, AND THE SOUTHERN OREGON CASCADES.

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 56  in the  Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 55 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 51 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, rain and a bit cooler this afternoon, rain tonight (0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • AM clouds with a good (50%) chance of AM rain, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of showers Saturday  afternoon,  mostly cloudy with widespread frost and patchy fog late at night,
  • Widespread AM frost, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler Sunday afternoon, then mostly cloudy Sunday night.
  • highs 49-44 lows 35-29.
  • Mostly sunny Monday, partly cloudy in the evening, mostly cloudy late Monday night,
  • AM clouds, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer Tuesday afternoon, mostly cloudy at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of of AM rain, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a (30%) chance of rain Wednesday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Wednesday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) Thursday.
  • highs 44-50 lows 29-37 (seasonal averages high 46 low 34).

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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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COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF GAME FORECAST:

THURSDAY JANUARY 1ST:

Ducks vs. Texas Tech Red Raiders at The Orange Bowl, Miami, FL – Game Time: 9:00 am PST: Weather Forecast: Preliminary Weather Forecast: Sunny 70 degrees, warming to 73 degrees as the game progresses.

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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:

  • Mostly cloudy with AM showers likely (70%), rain and a bit cooler this afternoon (snow level 3,500 ft. falling to 3,000 ft. at night), evening rain and snow, rain and snow likely (70%) late tonight (snow level 2,000 ft. ),
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow and a bit cooler  Saturday afternoon (snow level 2,000 ft. rising to 2,500 ft. in the afternoon), just mostly cloudy at night,
  • Mostly cloudy Sunday, mostly cloudy Sunday night.
  • highs 47-45 lows 37-32.
  • Partly cloudy and a bit warmer Monday,  partly cloudy Monday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer Tuesday, mostly cloudy at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and a bit warmer Wednesday afternoon, a (30% ) chance of rain Wednesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain, then rain likely (70%) and a bit cooler Thursday afternoon.
  • highs 49-54 cooling to 52 Thursday lows 34-39 (seasonal averages high 48 low 36).

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

  • Mostly cloudy with AM coastal showers with coastal rain and a  bit cooler this afternoon while inland AM showers likely (70%) and inland showers and a bit cooler this afternoon, rain tonight,
  • Mostly cloudy with AM coastal rain likely (70%) and a good (50%) chance of coastal rain and a bit cooler  Saturday afternoon while a good (50%) chance of inland rain and a bit cooler Saturday afternoon and mostly cloudy inland late at night,
  • Partly cloudy Sunday, then mostly cloudy Sunday night.
  • highs 54-52 lows 40-36.
  • Partly cloudy and a bit warmer Monday, partly cloudy Monday night,
  • Partly cloudy and a bit warmer Tuesday, mostly cloudy at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Wednesday afternoon, a good (50%) chance of rain Wednesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain, then rain likely (70%) and a bit cooler Thursday afternoon.
  • highs 57-58 cooling to 56 Thursday lows 36-40(seasonal averages high 53 low 40).

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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 snow and rain, a bit cooler with snow and rain this afternoon (0.50 in. of rain possible, 2-5 in. of snow possible), snow tonight (2-5 in. of snow possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with a AM snow likely (70%), mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of snow showers Saturday afternoon, a slight (20-%) chance of evening snow showers, just mostly cloudy Saturday night,
  • Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Sunday, mostly cloudy in the evening, then partly cloudy Sunday night.
  • snow level 3,000 ft. today, 2,500 ft. tonight, 2,000 ft. Saturday, free air freezing level at the surface Saturday night, free air freezing level 4,500 ft. Sunday, 7,500 ft. Sunday night.
  • highs 37-30 lows 22-17 warming back to 22 Sunday night .
  • Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Monday, partly cloudy in the evening, mostly cloudy late Monday night,
  •  mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer Tuesday, mostly cloudy at night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun with a slight (20%) chance of rain and a bit warmer Wednesday, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow Wednesday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain and snow likely (70%) Thursday.
    free air freezing level 11,000 ft. Monday and Monday night, 12,000 ft. Tuesday and Tuesday night, snow level 6,000 ft. Wednesday, 5,500 ft. Wednesday night, then 4,500 ft. Thursday.
  • highs 37-47 lows 23-30.
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Dec
25.
12.25.25 A 50% chance of evening showers, showers likely late tonight. What about your Friday?
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An Upper Level Low Pressure Trough (“U” shape) is sending a lot of moisture into the Pacific Northwest. The graphics for days 1-3 show the frontal activity over the Pacific Northwest through the period.. The graphics for days 3-7 Monday through Friday show the possible frontal activity over the Pacific Northwest through the period.

ADVISORIES:

  • A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM UNTIL 7 AM FRIDAY FOR THE KLAMATH BASIN, NORTHERN AND EASTERN KLAMATH COUNTY, AND WESTERN, CENTRAL, AND EASTERN LAKE COUNTY.
  • A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM FRIDAY UNTIL 4 PM SATURDAY ABOVE 4,000 FT. FOR THE NORTHERN OREGON CASCADES, THE CASCADES OF MARION AND LINN COUNTIES, AND THE CASCADES OF LANE COUNTY.
  • A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM FRIDAY UNTIL 7 AM SATURDAY FOR THE NORTHERN BLUE MOUNTAINS OF OREGON, THE EAST SLOPES OF THE OREGON CASCADES, AND THE NORTHWEST BLUE MOUNTAINS.
  • A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM FRIDAY ABOVE 4,500 FT. FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON CASCADES, THE SISKIYOU MOUNTAINS, AND THE SOUTHERN OREGON CASCADES.

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 55  in the  Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 48 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 52 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 evening showers, showers likely (70%) late tonight (0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain, rain and a bit cooler Friday afternoon (0.10 in. of rain possible), rain Friday night (0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • AM clouds with a good (50%) chance of AM rain, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of showers Saturday  afternoon,  mostly cloudy with widespread frost and patchy fog late at night,
  • Widespread AM frost, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler Sunday afternoon, then mostly cloudy Sunday night.
  • lows 37-29 highs 49-44.
  • Mostly sunny Monday, partly cloudy in the evening, mostly cloudy late Monday night,
  • AM clouds, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer Tuesday afternoon, mostly cloudy at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of of AM rain, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a (30%) chance of rain Wednesday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Wednesday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) Thursday.
  • highs 44-50 lows 29-37 (seasonal averages high 46 low 34).

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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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COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF GAME FORECAST:

THURSDAY JANUARY 1ST:

Ducks vs. Texas Tech Red Raiders at The Orange Bowl, Miami, FL – Game Time: 9:00 am PST: Weather Forecast: Preliminary Weather Forecast: Sunny 70 degrees, warming to 73 degrees as the game progresses.

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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:

  • Mostly cloudy with early evening showers, late evening showers likely (70%) continuing late tonight (snow level 3,500 ft.),
  • Mostly cloudy with AM showers likely (70%), rain and a bit cooler Friday afternoon (snow level 3,500 ft. falling to 3,000 ft. at night), evening rain and snow, rain and snow likely (70%) late Friday night (snow level 2,000 ft. ),
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow and a bit cooler  Saturday afternoon (snow level 2,000 ft. rising to 2,500 ft. in the afternoon), just mostly cloudy at night,
  • Mostly cloudy Sunday, mostly cloudy Sunday night.
  • lows 39-32 highs 47-45.
  • Partly cloudy and a bit warmer Monday,  partly cloudy Monday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer Tuesday, mostly cloudy at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and a bit warmer Wednesday afternoon, a (30% ) chance of rain Wednesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain, then rain likely (70%) and a bit cooler Thursday afternoon.
  • highs 49-54 cooling to 52 Thursday lows 34-39 (seasonal averages high 48 low 36).

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

  • Mostly cloudy with evening showers likely (70%), showers late tonight,
  • Mostly cloudy with AM coastal showers with coastal rain and a  bit cooler Friday afternoon while inland AM showers likely (70%) and inland showers and a bit cooler Friday afternoon, rain Friday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with AM coastal rain likely (70%) and a good (50%) chance of coastal rain and a bit cooler  Saturday afternoon while a good (50%) chance of inland rain and a bit cooler Saturday afternoon and mostly cloudy inland late at night,
  • Partly cloudy Sunday, then mostly cloudy Sunday night.
  • lows 42-36 highs 54-52.
  • Partly cloudy and a bit warmer Monday, partly cloudy Monday night,
  • Partly cloudy and a bit warmer Tuesday, mostly cloudy at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Wednesday afternoon, a good (50%) chance of rain Wednesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain, then rain likely (70%) and a bit cooler Thursday afternoon.
  • highs 57-58 cooling to 56 Thursday lows 36-40(seasonal averages high 53 low 40).

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

  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of evening rain and snow showers, snow and rain showers late tonight (0.25 in. of rain possible, 1-3 in. of snow possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM snow and rain, a bit cooler with snow and rain Friday afternoon (0.50 in. of rain possible, 2-5 in. of snow possible), snow Friday night (2-5 in. of snow possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with a AM snow likely (70%), mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of snow showers Saturday afternoon, a slight (20-%) chance of evening snow showers, just mostly cloudy Saturday night,
  • Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Sunday, mostly cloudy in the evening, then partly cloudy Sunday night.
  • snow level 3,500 ft. tonight, 3,000 ft. Friday, 2,500 ft. Friday night, 2,000 ft. Saturday, free air freezing level at the surface Saturday night, free air freezing level 4,500 ft. Sunday, 7,500 ft. Sunday night.
  • lows 28-18 highs 37-30.
  • Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Monday, partly cloudy in the evening, mostly cloudy late Monday night,
  •  mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer Tuesday, mostly cloudy at night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun with a slight (20%) chance of rain and a bit warmer Wednesday, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow Wednesday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain and snow likely (70%) Thursday.
    free air freezing level 11,000 ft. Monday and Monday night, 12,000 ft. Tuesday and Tuesday night, snow level 6,000 ft. Wednesday, 5,500 ft. Wednesday night, then 4,500 ft. Thursday.
  • highs 37-47 lows 23-30.
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Dec
24.
12.25.25 A 50% chance of AM rain, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with a 50% chance of rain (under 0.10 in. of rain possible) this afternoon for your Christmas Day.
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An Upper Level High Pressure Ridge (“Arch” shape) dumped rain from an Atmospheric River on the Pacific Northwest. The offshore low pressure (a Bomb Cyclone) has moved away decreasing the rain chances. The graphics for days 1-3 show the frontal activity over the Pacific Northwest as a frontal system moves in. The graphics for days 3-7 Sunday through Thursday show the possible frontal activity over the Pacific Northwest through the period.

ADVISORIES:

  • A HIGH WIND WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM UNTIL NOON TODAY FOR THE CURRY COUNTY COAST.
  • A WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM UNTIL 1 PM FRIDAY FOR CENTRAL DOUGLAS COUNTY, EASTERN CURRY COUNTY AND JOSEPHINE COUNTY, THE EASTERN DOUGLAS COUNTY FOOTHILLS, AND JACKSON COUNTY.
  • A WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM TODAY FOR CENTRAL DOUGLAS COUNTY, EASTERN CURRY COUNTY AND JOSEPHINE COUNTY, EASTERN DOUGLAS COUNTY FOOTHILLS, AND JACKSON COUNTY.
  • A WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM UNTIL 1 PM TODAY FOR THE KLAMATH BASIN, NORTHERN AND EASTERN KLAMATH COUNTY, AND WESTERN, CENTRAL, AND EASTERN LAKE COUNTY.
  • A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM FRIDAY UNTIL 4 PM SATURDAY ABOVE 4,000 FT. FOR THE NORTHERN OREGON CASCADES, THE CASCADES OF MARION AND LINN COUNTIES, AND THE CASCADES OF LANE COUNTY.
  • A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM FRIDAY ABOVE 4,500 FT. FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON CASCADES, THE SISKIYOU MOUNTAINS, AND THE SOUTHERN OREGON CASCADES.

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 83  in the  Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 76 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 69 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, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of rain (under 0.10 in. of rain possible) this afternoon (Christmas Day), evening rain likely (70%), showers late tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with showers Friday (0.25 in. of rain possible), showers at night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • AM clouds with a (40%) chance of showers, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with a (40%) chance of showers Saturday  afternoon, then just mostly cloudy Saturday night.
  • highs 53-47 lows 37-29.
  • Mostly cloudy start, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler Sunday afternoon, mostly cloudy Sunday night,
  • Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Monday, partly cloudy at night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer Tuesday, partly cloudy Tuesday night,
  • Then a mix of clouds and sun Wednesday.
  • highs 44-49 lows 29-32 (seasonal averages high 46 low 34).

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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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COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF GAME FORECAST:

THURSDAY JANUARY 1ST:

Ducks vs. Texas Tech Red Raiders at The Orange Bowl, Miami, FL – Game Time: 9:00 am PST: Weather Forecast: Preliminary Weather Forecast: Sunny 70 degrees, warming to 73 degrees as the game progresses.

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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:

  • Mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain today (Christmas Day), a good (50%) chance of evening rain, rain late tonight (snow level 3,500 ft.),
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit cooler Friday (snow level 3,500 ft. falling to 3,000 ft. at night, evening rain and snow, a good (50%) chance of rain and snow late at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of AM rain and snow, a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of rain Saturday afternoon, then mostly cloudy Saturday night.
  • highs 54-46 lows 42-32.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer Sunday, partly cloudy Sunday night,
  • Partly cloudy and a bit warmer Monday, and Tuesday partly cloudy both nights,
  • Then partly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain Wednesday afternoon.
  • highs 47-54 lows 32-36 (seasonal averages high 48 low 36).

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

  • Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of AM coastal rain with a good (50%) chance of coastal rain and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms and a bit warmer this afternoon while mostly cloudy with inland rain and a bit warmer today (Christmas Day), inland rain tonight,
  • Mostly cloudy a bit cooler with rain Friday and in the evening, coastal rain likely (70%) late at night while a good (50%) chance of inland rain late at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of AM rain, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and a bit cooler Saturday afternoon, then mostly cloudy late Saturday night.
  • highs 58-53 lows 43-35.
  • Mostly cloudy Sunday, mostly cloudy Sunday night,
  • Some AM clouds, sunny and a bit warmer Monday afternoon, partly cloudy at night,
  • Partly cloudy and a bit warmer Tuesday, partly cloudy Tuesday night,
  • Then partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Wednesday afternoon.
  • highs 53-58 lows 36-40(seasonal averages high 53 low 40).

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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, snow likely (70%) this afternoon (Christmas Day), evening snow with rain likely (70%), showers late tonight (0.1 in. of rain possible, 2 in. of snow possible),
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with snow and rain showers Friday and in the evening, mostly cloudy with snow showers likely (70%) late at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM snow showers, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of snow showers Saturday afternoon, then just mostly cloudy Saturday night,
  • snow level 4,500 ft. today, 4,000 ft. tonight, 3,000 ft. Friday, 2,500 ft. Friday night, 2,000 ft. Saturday, then free air freezing level at the surface Saturday night,
  • highs 37-30 lows 28-18.
  • A mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer Sunday, partly cloudy Sunday night,
  • Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Monday, partly cloudy in the evening, clear at night,
  • Then mostly sunny and a bit warmer Tuesday and Wednesday, partly cloudy in the evening, clear late at night,
  • free air freezing level 6,000 ft. Sunday, 9,000 ft. Sunday night, 12,000 ft. Monday, 13,000 ft. Monday night through Tuesday night, then 12,000 ft. Wednesday.
  • highs 37-47 lows 23-30.
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Dec
24.
12.24.25 Mostly cloudy with a 50% chance of rain (under 0.10 in. of rain possible) late tonight (Christmas Eve).
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An Upper Level High Pressure Ridge (“Arch” shape) dumped rain from an Atmospheric River on the Pacific Northwest. The offshore low pressure (a Bomb Cyclone) has moved away decreasing the rain chances. The graphics for days 1-3 show the frontal activity over the Pacific Northwest as a frontal system moves in. The graphics for days 3-7 Saturday through Wednesday show the possible frontal activity over the Pacific Northwest through the period.

ADVISORIES:

  • A HIGH WIND WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM UNTIL NOON THURSDAY FOR THE CURRY COUNTY COAST.
  • A WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM UNTIL 1 PM FRIDAY FOR CENTRAL DOUGLAS COUNTY, EASTERN CURRY COUNTY AND JOSEPHINE COUNTY, THE EASTERN DOUGLAS COUNTY FOOTHILLS, AND JACKSON COUNTY.
  • A WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM TODAY FOR CENTRAL DOUGLAS COUNTY, EASTERN CURRY COUNTY AND JOSEPHINE COUNTY, EASTERN DOUGLAS COUNTY FOOTHILLS, AND JACKSON COUNTY.
  • A WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM UNTIL 1 PM THURSDAY FOR THE KLAMATH BASIN, NORTHERN AND EASTERN KLAMATH COUNTY, AND WESTERN, CENTRAL, AND EASTERN LAKE COUNTY.
  • A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM FRIDAY UNTIL 4 PM SATURDAY ABOVE 4,000 FT. FOR THE NORTHERN OREGON CASCADES, THE CASCADES OF MARION AND LINN COUNTIES, AND THE CASCADES OF LANE COUNTY.
  • A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM TONIGHT UNTIL 10 PM FRIDAY ABOVE 4,500 FT. FOR THE SOIUTH CENTRAL OREGON CASCADES, THE SISKIYOU MOUNTAINS, AND THE SOUTHERN OREGON CASCADES.

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 9  in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 18 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 16 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 a good (50%) chance of rain (under 0.10 in. of rain possible) late tonight (Christmas Eve),
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of rain (under 0.10 in. of rain possible) Thursday afternoon (Christmas Day), evening rain likely (70%), showers late Thursday night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with showers Friday (0.25 in. of rain possible), showers at night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • AM clouds with a (40%) chance of showers, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with a (40%) chance of showers Saturday  afternoon, then just mostly cloudy Saturday night.
  • lows 36-37 cooling to 29 Saturday night highs 53-47.
  • Mostly cloudy start, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler Sunday afternoon, mostly cloudy Sunday night,
  • Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Monday, partly cloudy at night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer Tuesday, partly cloudy Tuesday night,
  • Then a mix of clouds and sun Wednesday.
  • highs 44-49 lows 29-32 (seasonal averages high 46 low 34).

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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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COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF GAME FORECAST:

THURSDAY JANUARY 1ST:

Ducks vs. Texas Tech Red Raiders at The Orange Bowl, Miami, FL – Game Time: 9:00 am PST: Weather Forecast: Preliminary Weather Forecast: Sunny 70 degrees, warming to 73 degrees as the game progresses.

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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:

  • Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain tonight (Christmas Eve),
  • Mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain Thursday (Christmas Day), a good (50%) chance of evening rain, rain late Thursday night (snow level 3,500 ft.),
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit cooler Friday (snow level 3,500 ft. falling to 3,000 ft. at night, evening rain and snow, a good (50%) chance of rain and snow late at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of AM rain and snow, a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of rain Saturday afternoon, then mostly cloudy Saturday night.
  • lows 40-42 cooling to 32 Saturday night highs 54-46.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer Sunday, partly cloudy Sunday night,
  • Partly cloudy and a bit warmer Monday, and Tuesday partly cloudy both nights,
  • Then partly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain Wednesday afternoon.
  • highs 47-54 lows 32-36 (seasonal averages high 48 low 36).

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

  • Mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of coastal rain tonight while a (40%) chance of inland rain through late evening and inland rain late tonight  (Christmas Eve),
  • Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of AM coastal rain with a good (50%) chance of coastal rain and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms and a bit warmer Thursday afternoon while mostly cloudy with inland rain and a bit warmer Thursday (Christmas Day), inland rain Thursday night,
  • Mostly cloudy a bit cooler with rain Friday and in the evening, coastal rain likely (70%) late at night while a good (50%) chance of inland rain late at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of AM rain, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and a bit cooler Saturday afternoon, then mostly cloudy late Saturday night.
  • lows 42-35 highs 58-53.
  • Mostly cloudy Sunday, mostly cloudy Sunday night,
  • Some AM clouds, sunny and a bit warmer Monday afternoon, partly cloudy at night,
  • Partly cloudy and a bit warmer Tuesday, partly cloudy Tuesday night,
  • Then partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Wednesday afternoon.
  • highs 53-58 lows 36-40(seasonal averages high 53 low 40).

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

  • Partly cloudy this evening, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow late tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible, little or no snow accumulation expected),
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain and snow,  snow likely (70%) Thursday afternoon (Christmas Day), evening snow with rain likely (70%), showers late Thursday night (0.1 in. of rain possible, 2 in. of snow possible),
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with snow and rain showers Friday and in the evening, mostly cloudy with snow showers likely (70%) late at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM snow showers, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of snow showers Saturday afternoon, then just mostly cloudy Saturday night,
  • snow level 4,500 ft. tonight and Thursday, 4,000 ft. Thursday night, 3,000 ft. Friday, 2,500 ft. Friday night, 2,000 ft. Saturday, then free air freezing level at the surface Saturday night,
  • lows 29-18 highs 37-30.
  • A mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer Sunday, partly cloudy Sunday night,
  • Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Monday, partly cloudy in the evening, clear at night,
  • Then mostly sunny and a bit warmer Tuesday and Wednesday, partly cloudy in the evening, clear late at night,
  • free air freezing level 6,000 ft. Sunday, 9,000 ft. Sunday night, 12,000 ft. Monday, 13,000 ft. Monday night through Tuesday night, then 12,000 ft. Wednesday.
  • highs 37-47 lows 23-30.
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23.
12.24.25 A 40% chance of AM rain, mostly sunny and a bit warmer this afternoon for Christmas Eve, windy (Wind: S 25-30 mph gusts to 55 mph decreasing to 45 mph in the afternoon).
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An Upper Level High Pressure Ridge (“Arch” shape) is still dumping rain from an Atmospheric River on the Pacific Northwest.  The graphics for days 1-3 show the frontal activity over the Pacific Northwest as a frontal system moves in today. The graphics for days 3-7 Saturday through Wednesday show the frontal activity over the Pacific Northwest through the period with a very powerful storm pushing in Friday into Saturday.

ADVISORIES:

  • A HIGH WIND WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM UNTIL 1 PM TODAY FOR THE EASTERN DOUGLAS COUNTY FOOTHILLS.
  • A HIGH WIND WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM UNTIL 1 PM TODAY FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST AND THE CURRY COUNTY COAST.
  • A HIGH WIND WARNING IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM TODAY FOR THE KLAMATH BASIN, NORTHERN AND EASTERN KLAMATH COUNTY, AND WESTERN, CENTRAL, AND EASTERN LAKE COUNTY.
  • A HIGH WIND WARNING IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM TODAYFOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON CASCADES, THE SISKIYOU MOUNTAINS, AND THE SOUTHERN OREGON CASCADES.
  • A HIGH WIND WARNING IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM TODAY FOR JACKSON COUNTY.
  • A WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM TONIGHT UNTIL 1 PM TODAY FOR JACKSON COUNTY.
  • A HIGH WIND WATCH IS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON FOR THE KLAMATH BASIN, NORTHERN AND EASTERN KLAMATH COUNTY, AND WESTERN, CENTRAL, AND EASTERN LAKE COUNTY.
  • A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM TODAY ABOVE 5,500 FT. FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON CASCADES, THE SISKIYOU MOUNTAINS, AND THE SOUTHERN OREGON CASCADES.
  • A HIGH WIND WARNING IS IN EFFECT UNTIL  4 PM TODAY FOR THE KLAMATH BASIN, NORTHERN AND EASTERN KLAMATH COUNTY, AND WESTERN, CENTRAL, AND EASTERN LAKE COUNTY.
  • A WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM UNTIL 4 PM TODAY FOR THE NORTHERN OREGON COAST RANGE LOWLANDS, THE CENTRAL OREGON COAST RANGE LOWLANDS, THE NORTH OREGON COAST RANGE, THE CENTRAL OREGON COAST RANGE, THE LOWER COLUMBIA RIVER, THE TUALATIN VALLEY, PORTLAND WESTERN  HILLS AND CHEHALEM MOUNTAIN, INNER PORTLAND METRO, EAST PORTLAND METRO, OUTER SOUTH EAST PORTLAND METRO, WEST CENTRAL WILLAMETTE VALLEY, EAST CENTRAL WILLAMETTE VALLEY, BENTON COUNTY LOWLANDS, LINN COUNTY LOWLANDS, THE LANE COUNTY LOWLANDS, CLACKAMAS, COUNTY CASCADE FOOTHILLS, THE CASCADE FOOTHILLS OF MARION AND LINN COUNTIES, AND THE LANE COUNTY CASCADE FOOTHILLS.
  • A WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM TODAY FOR CENTRAL DOUGLAS COUNTY, EASTERN CURRY COUNTY AND JOSEPHINE COUNTY.
  • A WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM TODAY FOR CENTRAL DOUGLAS COUNTY, EASTERN CURRY COUNTY AND JOSEPHINE COUNTY, EASTERN DOUGLAS COUNTY FOOTHILLS, AND JACKSON COUNTY.
  • A WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM MST UNTIL UNTIL 4 PM MST TODAY FOR HARNEY COUNTY AND MALHEUR COUNTY.

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 48  in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 52 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 58 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:

  • AM clouds with a (40%) chance of rain, mostly sunny and a bit warmer this afternoon, windy (Wind: S 25-30 mph gusts to 55 mph decreasing to 45 mph this afternoon), mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of evening rain, rain likely (70%) late tonight (Christmas Eve),
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a rain likely (70%) Thursday (Christmas Day), rain likely (70%) at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain likely (70%) Friday, then mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Friday night.
  • highs 54-48 lows 37-34.
  • Mostly sunny and a bit cooler Saturday, partly cloudy in the evening, mostly cloudy late Saturday night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler Sunday, mostly cloudy at night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer Monday, partly cloudy in the evening, mostly cloudy late Monday night,
  • Then mostly sunny and a bit warmer Tuesday.
  • highs 47-45 warming to 48 Tuesday lows 30-32 (seasonal averages high 46 low 34).

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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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COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF GAME FORECAST:

THURSDAY JANUARY 1ST:

Ducks vs. Texas Tech Red Raiders at The Orange Bowl, Miami, FL – Game Time: 9:00 am PST: Weather Forecast: Preliminary Weather Forecast: Sunny 68 degrees, warming to 73 degrees as the game progresses.

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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:

  • Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of AM showers, partly cloudy and warmer with a (40%) chance of showers this afternoon, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of evening showers, showers late tonight (Christmas Eve),
  • Mostly cloudy with AM showers, showers likely (70%) Thursday afternoon (Christmas Day), showers likely (70%) Thursday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit cooler Friday, then a good (50%) chance of rain and snow Friday night.
  • highs 53-49 lows 42-36.
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain, becoming sunny and a bit cooler Saturday afternoon, partly cloudy in the evening, mostly cloudy Saturday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer Sunday, partly cloudy at night,
  • Partly cloudy and a bit warmer Monday, partly cloudy in the evening, mostly cloudy late Monday night,
  • Mostly cloudy start, then sunny and a bit warmer Tuesday afternoon.
  • highs 47-54 lows 32-34 (seasonal averages high 48 low 36).

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

  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of coastal showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms and a bit warmer this afternoon while a good (50%) chance of inland showers and a bit warmer today, and windy (Wind: S 20-30 mph gusts to 50 mph), mostly cloudy with showers tonight (Christmas Eve),
  • Mostly cloudy with AM coastal showers with coastal showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms and a bit warmer Thursday afternoon while inland showers Thursday (Christmas Day) and breezy (Wind:) SE 15-25 mph gusts to 40 mph late morning and afternoon, showers Thursday night and breezy (Coastal Wind: SE 15-25 mph decreasing to SE 10-15 mph late at night while Inland Wind: SE 10-15 mph),
  • Mostly cloudy with AM showers, a bit cooler with rain Friday afternoon, evening rain likely (70%), then a good (50%) chance of rain late Friday night.
  • highs 56-58 cooling to 55 Friday lows 43-38.
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain, sunny with a slight (20%) chance of rain and a bit cooler Saturday afternoon, partly cloudy in the evening, mostly cloudy late Saturday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer Sunday, partly cloudy at night,
  • Partly cloudy and a bit warmer Monday afternoon, partly cloudy Monday night,
  • Then partly cloudy and a bit warmer Tuesday.
  • highs 54-56 lows 38-36 warming to 39 Sunday night (seasonal averages high 53 low 40).

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

  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain and a (40%) chance of snow, mostly sunny with slight (20%) chance of snow and rain (under 0.10 in. of rain possible)  this afternoon and windy (Pass Wind: S 25-35 mph gusts to 70 mph decreasing to 60 mph this afternoon), mostly cloudy with a  good (50%) chance of evening rain and snow, rain and snow likely (70%) late tonight,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and snow Thursday (Christmas Day), rain and snow likely (70%) at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with snow and rain Friday, then mostly cloudy with snow likely (70%) and a good (50%) chance of rain Friday night.
  • snow level 6,000 ft. falling to 4,500 ft. this afternoon, 5,000 ft. tonight and Thursday, then 3,500 ft. Thursday  night and Friday, then 3,000 ft. Friday night.
  • highs 36-38 lows 30-23.
  • A mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of snow Saturday, partly cloudy in the evening, mostly cloudy late Saturday night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer Sunday, mostly cloudy at night,
  • Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Monday, mostly cloudy Monday night,
  • Then mostly sunny and a bit warmer Tuesday.
  • snow level 2,500 ft. Saturday, 3,500 ft. Saturday night, free air freezing level 8,000 ft. Sunday, 10,000 ft. Sunday night, 12,000 ft. Monday, and Monday night, then 13,000 ft. Tuesday.
  • highs 32-43 lows 20-25.
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Dec
23.
12.23.25 Mostly cloudy with rain tonight (0.25 in. of rain possible). What about Christmas Eve and Christmas Day?
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An Upper Level High Pressure Ridge (“Arch” shape) is still dumping rain from an Atmospheric River on the Pacific Northwest.  The graphics for days 1-3 show the frontal activity over the Pacific Northwest as a frontal system moves in Wednesday. The graphics for days 3-7 Friday through Tuesday show the frontal activity over the Pacific Northwest through the period with a very powerful storm pushing in Friday.

ADVISORIES:

  • A HIGH WIND WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM UNTIL 1 PM WEDNESDAY FOR THE EASTERN DOUGLAS COUNTY FOOTHILLS.
  • A HIGH WIND WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM UNTIL 1 PM WEDNESDAY FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST AND THE CURRY COUNTY COAST.
  • A HIGH WIND WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM TONIGHT UNTIL 4 PM WEDNESDAY FOR THE KLAMATH BASIN, NORTHERN AND EASTERN KLAMATH COUNTY, AND WESTERN, CENTRAL, AND EASTERN LAKE COUNTY.
  • A HIGH WIND WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM TONIGHT UNTIL 1 PM FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON CASCADES, THE SISKIYOU MOUNTAINS, AND THE SOUTHERN OREGON CASCADES.
  • A HIGH WIND WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM TONIGHT UNTIL 1 PM WEDNESDAY FOR JACKSON COUNTY.
  • A WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM TONIGHT UNTIL 1 PM WEDNESDAY FOR JACKSON COUNTY.
  • A HIGH WIND WATCH IS IN EFFECT FROM LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON FOR THE KLAMATH BASIN, NORTHERN AND EASTERN KLAMATH COUNTY, AND WESTERN, CENTRAL, AND EASTERN LAKE COUNTY.
  • A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM WEDNESDAY ABOVE 5,500 FT. FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON CASCADES, THE SISKIYOU MOUNTAINS, AND THE SOUTHERN OREGON CASCADES.
  • A HIGH WIND WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM TONIGHT UNTIL  4 PM WEDNESDAY FOR THE KLAMATH BASIN, NORTHERN AND EASTERN KLAMATH COUNTY, AND WESTERN, CENTRAL, AND EASTERN LAKE COUNTY.
  • A WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM UNTIL 4 PM WEDNESDAY FOR THE NORTHERN OREGON COAST RANGE LOWLANDS, THE CENTRAL OREGON COAST RANGE LOWLANDS, THE NORTH OREGON COAST RANGE, THE CENTRAL OREGON COAST RANGE, THE LOWER COLUMBIA RIVER, THE TUALATIN VALLEY, PORTLAND WESTERN  HILLS AND CHEHALEM MOUNTAIN, INNER PORTLAND METRO, EAST PORTLAND METRO, OUTER SOUTH EAST PORTLAND METRO, WEST CENTRAL WILLAMETTE VALLEY, EAST CENTRAL WILLAMETTE VALLEY, BENTON COUNTY LOWLANDS, LINN COUNTY LOWLANDS, THE LANE COUNTY LOWLANDS, CLACKAMAS, COUNTY CASCADE FOOTHILLS, THE CASCADE FOOTHILLS OF MARION AND LINN COUNTIES, AND THE LANE COUNTY CASCADE FOOTHILLS.
  • A WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM TONIGHT UNTIL 1 PM WEDNESDAY FOR CENTRAL DOUGLAS COUNTY, EASTERN CURRY COUNTY AND JOSEPHINE COUNTY.
  • A WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM TONIGHT UNTIL 10 AM WEDNESDAY FOR CENTRAL DOUGLAS COUNTY, EASTERN CURRY COUNTY AND JOSEPHINE COUNTY, EASTERN DOUGLAS COUNTY FOOTHILLS, AND JACKSON COUNTY.
  • A WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM MST UNTIL UNTIL 4 PM MST WEDNESDAY FOR HARNEY COUNTY AND MALHEUR COUNTY.

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 28  in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 14 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 49 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 rain tonight (0.25 in. of rain possible),
  • AM clouds with a (40%) chance of rain, mostly sunny and a bit warmer Wednesday afternoon, windy (Wind: S 25-30 mph gusts to 55 mph decreasing to 45 mph in the afternoon), mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of evening rain, rain likely (70%) late Wednesday night (Christmas Eve),
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a rain likely (70%) Thursday (Christmas Day), rain likely (70%) at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain likely (70%) Friday, then mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Friday night.
  • lows 40-34 highs 54-48.
  • Mostly sunny and a bit cooler Saturday, partly cloudy in the evening, mostly cloudy late Saturday night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler Sunday, mostly cloudy at night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer Monday, partly cloudy in the evening, mostly cloudy late Monday night,
  • Then mostly sunny and a bit warmer Tuesday.
  • highs 47-45 warming to 48 Tuesday lows 30-32 (seasonal averages high 46 low 34).

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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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COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF GAME FORECAST:

THURSDAY JANUARY 1ST:

Ducks vs. Texas Tech Red Raiders at The Orange Bowl, Miami, FL – Game Time: 9:00 am PST: Weather Forecast: Preliminary Weather Forecast: Sunny 68 degrees, warming to 73 degrees as the game progresses.

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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:

  • Mostly cloudy with early evening showers, a good (50%) chance of late evening showers, showers late tonight,
  • Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of AM showers, partly cloudy and warmer with a (40%) chance of showers Wednesday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of evening showers, showers late Wednesday night (Christmas Eve),
  • Mostly cloudy with AM showers, showers likely (70%) Thursday afternoon (Christmas Day), showers likely (70%) Thursday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit cooler Friday, then a good (50%) chance of rain and snow Friday night.
  • lows 44-36 highs 53-49.
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain, becoming sunny and a bit cooler Saturday afternoon, partly cloudy in the evening, mostly cloudy Saturday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer Sunday, partly cloudy at night,
  • Partly cloudy and a bit warmer Monday, partly cloudy in the evening, mostly cloudy late Monday night,
  • Mostly cloudy start, then sunny and a bit warmer Tuesday afternoon.
  • highs 47-54 lows 32-34 (seasonal averages high 48 low 36).

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

  • Mostly cloudy with coastal showers likely (70%) and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms late tonight while inland showers likely (70%) late tonight,
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of coastal showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms and a bit warmer Wednesday afternoon while a good (50%) chance of inland showers and a bit warmer Wednesday, and windy (Wind: S 20-30 mph gusts to 50 mph), mostly cloudy with showers Wednesday night (Christmas Eve),
  • Mostly cloudy with AM coastal showers with coastal showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms and a bit warmer Thursday afternoon while inland showers Thursday (Christmas Day) and breezy (Wind:) SE 15-25 mph gusts to 40 mph late morning and afternoon, showers Thursday night and breezy (Coastal Wind: SE 15-25 mph decreasing to SE 10-15 mph late at night while Inland Wind: SE 10-15 mph),
  • Mostly cloudy with AM showers, a bit cooler with rain Friday afternoon, evening rain likely (70%), then a good (50%) chance of rain late Friday night.
  • lows 43-38 highs 56-58 cooling to 55 Friday.
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain, sunny with a slight (20%) chance of rain and a bit cooler Saturday afternoon, partly cloudy in the evening, mostly cloudy late Saturday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer Sunday, partly cloudy at night,
  • Partly cloudy and a bit warmer Monday afternoon, partly cloudy Monday night,
  • Then partly cloudy and a bit warmer Tuesday.
  • highs 54-56 lows 38-36 warming to 39 Sunday night (seasonal averages high 53 low 40).

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

  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of evening rain and snow, rain late tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible, no snow accumulation expected) and breezy (Wind:SE 15-25 mph gusts to 45 mph increasing to 60 mph late tonight),
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain and a (40%) chance of snow, mostly sunny with slight (20%) chance of snow and rain (under 0.10 in. of rain possible)  Wednesday afternoon and windy (Pass Wind: S 25-35 mph gusts to 70 mph decreasing to 60 mph in the afternoon), mostly cloudy with a  good (50%) chance of evening rain and snow, rain and snow likely (70%) late Wednesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and snow Thursday (Christmas Day), rain and snow likely (70%) at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with snow and rain Friday, then mostly cloudy with snow likely (70%) and a good (50%) chance of rain Friday night.
  • snow level 6,000 ft. rising to 7,000 ft. late tonight, 6,000 ft. falling to 4,500 ft. Wednesday afternoon, 5,000 ft. Wednesday night and Thursday, then 3,500 ft. Thursday  night and Friday, then 3,000 ft. Friday night.
  • lows 32-26 highs 36-38.
  • A mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of snow Saturday, partly cloudy in the evening, mostly cloudy late Saturday night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer Sunday, mostly cloudy at night,
  • Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Monday, mostly cloudy Monday night,
  • Then mostly sunny and a bit warmer Tuesday.
  • snow level 2,500 ft. Saturday, 3,500 ft. Saturday night, free air freezing level 8,000 ft. Sunday, 10,000 ft. Sunday night, 12,000 ft. Monday, and Monday night, then 13,000 ft. Tuesday.
  • highs 32-43 lows 20-25.
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Dec
22.
12.23.25 Cloudy, a bit cooler with rain this afternoon for your Tuesday (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), rain tonight (0.25 in. of rain possible).
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An Upper Level High Pressure Ridge (“Arch” shape) is still dumping rain on the Pacific Northwest.  The graphics for days 1-3 show the frontal system that moves over the Pacific Northwest. The graphics for days 3-7 Friday through Tuesday show the frontal activity over the Pacific Northwest through the period.

ADVISORIES:

  • A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM TODAY FOR THE NORTH OREGON CASCADES, THE CASCADES OF MARION AND LINN COUNTIES, AND THE CASCADES OF LANE COUNTY.
  • A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TODAY UNTIL 10 AM WEDNESDAY ABOVE 5,500 FT. FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON CASCADES, THE SISKIYOU MOUNTAINS, AND THE SOUTHERN OREGON CASCADES.
  • A FLOOD WARNING IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7:45 AM TODAY FOR THE PUDDING RIVER AT AURORA AFFECTING MARION AND CLACKAMAS COUNTIES.
  • A WIND WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM TODAY UNTIL 10 AM WEDNESDAY FOR THE KLAMATH BASIN, NORTHERN AND EASTERN KLAMATH COUNTY, AND WESTERN, CENTRAL, AND EASTERN LAKE COUNTY.
  • A WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM UNTIL 4 PM WEDNESDAY FOR THE NORTHERN OREGON COAST RANGE LOWLANDS, THE CENTRAL OREGON COAST RANGE LOWLANDS, THE NORTH OREGON COAST RANGE, THE CENTRAL OREGON COAST RANGE, THE LOWER COLUMBIA RIVER, THE TUALATIN VALLEY, PORTLAND WESTERN  HILLS AND CHEHALEM MOUNTAIN, INNER PORTLAND METRO, EAST PORTLAND METRO, OUTER SOUTH EAST PORTLAND METRO, WEST CENTRAL WILLAMETTE VALLEY, EAST CENTRAL WILLAMETTE VALLEY, BENTON COUNTY LOWLANDS, LINN COUNTY LOWLANDS, THE LANE COUNTY LOWLANDS, CLACKAMAS, COUNTY CASCADE FOOTHILLS, THE CASCADE FOOTHILLS OF MARION AND LINN COUNTIES, AND THE LANE COUNTY CASCADE FOOTHILLS.
  • A WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM TONIGHT UNTIL 10 AM WEDNESDAY FOR CENTRAL DOUGLAS COUNTY, EASTERN CURRY COUNTY AND JOSEPHINE COUNTY, EASTERN DOUGLAS COUNTY FOOTHILLS, AND JACKSON COUNTY.
  • A WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM TONIGHT UNTIL 10 AM WEDNESDAY FOR CENTRAL DOUGLAS COUNTY, EASTERN CURRY COUNTY AND JOSEPHINE COUNTY, EASTERN DOUGLAS COUNTY FOOTHILLS, AND JACKSON COUNTY.

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 33  in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 37 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 76 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:

  • Cloudy and a bit cooler with rain this afternoon (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), rain tonight (0.25 in. of rain possible),
  • AM clouds with rain likely (70%), a mix of clouds and sun with a (%) chance of rain Wednesday afternoon,  mostly cloudy with rain likely at night (Christmas Eve),
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a rain likely (70%) Thursday (Christmas Day), then rain likely (70%) Thursday night.
  • highs 47-53 cooling to 48 Thursday lows 40-36.
  • Mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) Friday, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Friday night,
  • Mostly cloudy start, mostly sunny and a bit cooler Saturday, mostly cloudy at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer Sunday, mostly cloudy Sunday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy Monday.
  • highs 47-49 lows 34-32 (seasonal averages high 46 low 34).

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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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COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF GAME FORECAST:

THURSDAY JANUARY 1ST:

Ducks vs. Texas Tech Red Raiders at The Orange Bowl, Miami, FL – Game Time: 9:00 am PST: Weather Forecast: Too soon for a preliminary weather forecast.

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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:

  • Cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain, rain and a bit cooler this afternoon (snow level 3,500 ft.), rain and snow  tonight,
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain likely (70%), a bit warmer with a (50%) chance of rain Wednesday afternoon and evening, rain likely (70%) late at night (Christmas Eve),
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit warmer Thursday (Christmas Day), then rain and snow likely (70%) Thursday night.
  • highs 47-52 lows 42-38.                                                          .
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and snow likely (70%) and a bit cooler Friday, a good (50%) chance of rain and snow Friday night,
  • Mostly cloudy Saturday, mostly cloudy at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer Sunday and Sunday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain Monday.
  • highs 47-52 lows 38-33 warming to 34 Sunday night (seasonal averages high 48 low 36).

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

  • Cloudy with a (30%) and a bit cooler with a (30%) chance of coastal rain while a slight (20%) chance of AM inland rain with rain today, coastal rain at night while inland evening rain and inland rain late tonight,
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain, coastal rain likely (70%) with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms and a bit warmer Wednesday afternoon while inland afternoon rain likely (70%) and a bit warmer and breezy (Wind: SE 10-15 mph shifting S 15-25 mph gusts to 40 mph, decreasing S 5-10 mph late afternoon), rain at night (Christmas Eve),
  • Mostly cloudy with rain Thursday (Christmas Day), then rain Thursday night.
  • highs 54-56 lows 42-43 cooling back to 42 Thursday night.
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain, a bit cooler with rain likely (70%) Friday afternoon, a good (50%) chance of rain Friday night,
  • Partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Saturday, mostly cloudy at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer Sunday, mostly cloudy Sunday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain Monday afternoon.
  • highs 54-56 lows 38-36 warming to 39 Sunday night (seasonal averages high 53 low 40).

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

  • Cloudy with a slight (20%) of AM rain and snow showers, a bit cooler with rain with snow showers likely (70%) and freezing rain this afternoon (0.10 in. of rain possible), evening rain and freezing rain and snow, a slight (20%) chance of rain and freezing rain late tonight (0.25 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain and freezing rain and a (40%) chance of snow, a mix of clouds and sun with good (50%) chance of snow and rain and a bit warmer Wednesday afternoon and windy (Pass Wind: S 20-30 mph gusts to 55 mph shifting SW 15-20 mph gusts to 40 mph), mostly cloudy with a  good (50%) chance of evening rain and snow, rain and snow likely (70%) late at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and snow Thursday (Christmas Day), then rain and snow likely (70%) Thursday night.
  • snow level 3,500 ft. rising to 4,500 ft. today,  4,500 ft. tonight, 5,500 ft. falling to 4,500 ft. Wednesday afternoon and Wednesday night, 5,000 ft. Thursday, then 4,000 ft. Thursday  night.
  • highs 36-38 lows 32-26.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with snow and rain Friday, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of snow and a slight (20%) chance of rain Friday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM snow, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of snow Saturday afternoon, just mostly cloudy at night,
  • Mostly cloudy start, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer Sunday, mostly cloudy Sunday night,
  • AM clouds and sun, then mostly cloudy and a bit warmer Monday afternoon.
  • snow level 3,000 ft. Friday, 2,500 ft. Friday night and Saturday, free air freezing level 4,500 ft. Saturday night, free air freezing level 8,000 ft. Sunday, 8,000 ft. Sunday, 9,000 ft. Sunday night, then 10,000 ft. Monday.
  • highs 32-43 lows 20-25.
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12.22.25 Evening rain likely, a slight chance of rain late tonight (0.25 in. of rain possible).
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An Upper Level High Pressure Ridge (“Arch” shape) is still dumping rain on the Pacific Northwest.  The graphics for days 1-3 show the frontal system that moves over the Pacific Northwest. The graphics for days 3-7 Friday through Tuesday show the frontal activity over the Pacific Northwest through the period.

ADVISORIES:

  • A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM TUESDAY FOR THE NORTH OREGON CASCADES, THE CASCADES OF MARION AND LINN COUNTIES, AND THE CASCADES OF LANE COUNTY.
  • A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TUESDAY UNTIL 10 AM WEDNESDAY ABOVE 5,500 FT. FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON CASCADES, THE SISKIYOU MOUNTAINS, AND THE SOUTHERN OREGON CASCADES.
  • A FLOOD WARNING IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7:45 AM TUESDAY FOR THE PUDDING RIVER AT AURORA AFFECTING MARION AND CLACKAMAS COUNTIES.
  • A WIND WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM TUESDAY UNTIL 10 AM WEDNESDAY FOR THE KLAMATH BASIN, NORTHERN AND EASTERN KLAMATH COUNTY, AND WESTERN, CENTRAL, AND EASTERN LAKE COUNTY.
  • A WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM UNTIL 4 PM WEDNESDAY FOR THE NORTHERN OREGON COAST RANGE LOWLANDS, THE CENTRAL OREGON COAST RANGE LOWLANDS, THE NORTH OREGON COAST RANGE, THE CENTRAL OREGON COAST RANGE, THE LOWER COLUMBIA RIVER, THE TUALATIN VALLEY, PORTLAND WESTERN  HILLS AND CHEHALEM MOUNTAIN, INNER PORTLAND METRO, EAST PORTLAND METRO, OUTER SOUTH EAST PORTLAND METRO, WEST CENTRAL WILLAMETTE VALLEY, EAST CENTRAL WILLAMETTE VALLEY, BENTON COUNTY LOWLANDS, LINN COUNTY LOWLANDS, THE LANE COUNTY LOWLANDS, CLACKAMAS, COUNTY CASCADE FOOTHILLS, THE CASCADE FOOTHILLS OF MARION AND LINN COUNTIES, AND THE LANE COUNTY CASCADE FOOTHILLS.
  • A WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM TUESDAY UNTIL 10 AM WEDNESDAY FOR CENTRAL DOUGLAS COUNTY, EASTERN CURRY COUNTY AND JOSEPHINE COUNTY, EASTERN DOUGLAS COUNTY FOOTHILLS, AND JACKSON COUNTY.
  • A WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM TUESDAY UNTIL 10 AM WEDNESDAY FOR CENTRAL DOUGLAS COUNTY, EASTERN CURRY COUNTY AND JOSEPHINE COUNTY, EASTERN DOUGLAS COUNTY FOOTHILLS, AND JACKSON COUNTY.

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 20  in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 25 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 36 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 evening rain likely (70%), a slight (20%) chance of rain late tonight (0.25 in. of rain possible),
  • Cloudy and a bit cooler with rain Tuesday afternoon (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), rain Tuesday night (0.25 in. of rain possible),
  • AM clouds with rain likely (70%), a mix of clouds and sun with a (%) chance of rain Wednesday afternoon,  mostly cloudy with rain likely at night (Christmas Eve),
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a rain likely (70%) Thursday (Christmas Day), then rain likely (70%) Thursday night.
  • lows 39-40 cooling to 36 Wednesday night and Thursday night highs 47-53 cooling to 48 Thursday.
  • Mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) Friday, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Friday night,
  • Mostly cloudy start, mostly sunny and a bit cooler Saturday, mostly cloudy at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer Sunday, mostly cloudy Sunday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy Monday.
  • highs 47-49 lows 34-32 (seasonal averages high 46 low 34).

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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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COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF GAME FORECAST:

THURSDAY JANUARY 1ST:

Ducks vs. Texas Tech Red Raiders at The Orange Bowl, Miami, FL – Game Time: 9:00 am PST: Weather Forecast: Too soon for a preliminary weather forecast.

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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:

  • Mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain late tonight (snow level 3,500 ft.),
  • Cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain, rain and a bit cooler Tuesday afternoon (snow level 3,500 ft.), rain and snow  Tuesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain likely (70%), a bit warmer with a (50%) chance of rain Wednesday afternoon and evening, rain likely (70%) late at night (Christmas Eve),
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit warmer Thursday (Christmas Day), then rain and snow likely (70%) Thursday night.
  • lows 38-42 40 cooling back to 38 Thursday night highs 47-52.                                                          .
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and snow likely (70%) and a bit cooler Friday, a good (50%) chance of rain and snow Friday night,
  • Mostly cloudy Saturday, mostly cloudy at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer Sunday and Sunday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain Monday.
  • highs 47-52 lows 38-33 warming to 34 Sunday night (seasonal averages high 48 low 36).

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

  • Mostly cloudy with early evening coastal rain and coastal rain likely (70%) late this evening and a good (50%) chance of coastal rain late tonight while evening inland rain likely (70%) and a good (50%) chance of inland rain late tonight,
  • Cloudy with a (30%) and a bit cooler with a (30%) chance of coastal rain while a slight (20%) chance of AM inland rain with rain Tuesday, coastal rain at night while inland evening rain and inland rain late Tuesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain, coastal rain likely (70%) with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms and a bit warmer Wednesday afternoon while inland afternoon rain likely (70%) and a bit warmer and breezy (Wind: SE 10-15 mph shifting S 15-25 mph gusts to 40 mph, decreasing S 5-10 mph late afternoon), rain at night (Christmas Eve),
  • Mostly cloudy with rain Thursday (Christmas Day), then rain Thursday night.
  • lows 42-43 cooling back to 42 Thursday night highs 54-56.
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain, a bit cooler with rain likely (70%) Friday afternoon, a good (50%) chance of rain Friday night,
  • Partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Saturday, mostly cloudy at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer Sunday, mostly cloudy Sunday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain Monday afternoon.
  • highs 54-56 lows 38-36 warming to 39 Sunday night (seasonal averages high 53 low 40).

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

  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of evening rain, snow, and freezing rain, just mostly cloudy late tonight (under 0.10 n. of rain possible, 1 in. of snow possible),
  • Cloudy with a slight (20%) of AM rain and snow showers, a bit cooler with rain with snow shower likely (70%) and freezing rain Tuesday afternoon (0.10 in. of rain possible), evening rain and freezing rain and snow, a slight (20%) chance of rain and freezing rain late Tuesday night (0.25 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain and freezing rain and a (40%) chance of snow, a mix of clouds and sun with good (50%) chance of snow and rain and a bit warmer Wednesday afternoon and windy (Pass Wind: S 20-30 mph gusts to 55 mph shifting SW 15-20 mph gusts to 40 mph), mostly cloudy with a  good (50%) chance of evening rain and snow, rain and snow likely (70%) late at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and snow Thursday (Christmas Day), then rain and snow likely (70%) Thursday night.
  • snow level 3,000 ft. tonight, 3,500 ft. rising to 4,500 ft. Tuesday,  4,500 ft. Tuesday night, 5,500 ft. falling to 4,500 ft. Wednesday afternoon and Wednesday night, 5,000 ft. Thursday, then 4,000 ft. Thursday  night.
  • lows 23-32 cooling to 26 Thursday night highs 36-38.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with snow and rain Friday, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of snow and a slight (20%) chance of rain Friday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM snow, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of snow Saturday afternoon, just mostly cloudy at night,
  • Mostly cloudy start, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer Sunday, mostly cloudy Sunday night,
  • AM clouds and sun, then mostly cloudy and a bit warmer Monday afternoon.
  • snow level 3,000 ft. Friday, 2,500 ft. Friday night and Saturday, free air freezing level 4,500 ft. Saturday night, free air freezing level 8,000 ft. Sunday, 8,000 ft. Sunday, 9,000 ft. Sunday night, then 10,000 ft. Monday.
  • highs 32-43 lows 20-25.
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