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12.22.25 A mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a 50% chance of showers today for your Monday (0.10 in. of rain possible).

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An Upper Level High Pressure Ridge (“Arch” shape) is carrying a very strong Atmospheric River which will still dump rain on the Pacific Northwest. The graphics for days 1-3 show frontal systems that will move over the Pacific Northwest. The graphics for days 3-7 Thursday through Monday show a series of very active fronts sliding through the Pacific Northwest through the period producing lots of rain.

Note: Winter Officially started today at 7:03 AM today.

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 UNTIL 4 AM TODAY FOR THE EAST SLOPES OF THE OREGON CASCADES.
A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TODAY UNTIL 4 AM TODAY FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON CASCADES, THE SISKIYOU MOUNTAINS, AND THE SOUTHERN OREGON CASCADES.
A FLOOD WARNING IS IN EFFECT UNTIL TUESDAY MORNING FOR THE PUDDING RIVER AT AURORA AFFECTING MARION AND CLACKAMAS COUNTIES.

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:

A mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of showers today (0.10 in. of rain possible) , rain tonight (0.25 in. of rain possible),
Cloudy and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of rain Tuesday, rain Tuesday night (0.25 in. of rain possible),
AM clouds with rain likely (70%), a mix of clouds and sun with rain likely (70%) Wednesday afternoon, then mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Wednesday night (Christmas Eve).
lows 38-34 highs 52-49.
Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of rain Thursday (Christmas Day), a good (50%) chance of rain Thursday night,
Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain, a mix of clouds and sun with a good (50%) chance of rain Friday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain at night,
A mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler Saturday, mostly cloudy Saturday night,
Then mostly cloudy and a bit warmer Sunday.
highs 47-46 warming to 48 Sunday 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:

SATURDAY DECEMBER 20TH

Ducks vs. James Madison Dukes at Autzen Stadium- Game Time: 4:30 pm PST: Ducks easily defeated James Madison Dukes 51-34.

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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:

Mostly cloudy with patchy dense AM fog, rain likely (70%) this afternoon (3,000 ft. rising to 3,500 ft. this afternoon, a good (50%) chance of evening rain and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms, a good (50%) chance of rain late at night (3,500 ft.),
Cloudy and a bit cooler with rain likely (70%) (snow level 3,000 ft. rising to 3,500 ft.) Tuesday, evening rain, rain and snow late Tuesday night (snow level 3,500 ft.),
Mostly cloudy with AM rain and snow likely (70%), a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of rain Wednesday afternoon and evening, then rain likely (70%) Wednesday night (Christmas Eve).
highs 52-47 warming to 49 Wednesday lows 42-40 warming back to 42 Tuesday night .
Mostly cloudy with rain and snow likely (70%) and a bit warmer Thursday (Christmas Day), rain and snow likely (70%) late Thursday night,
Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow Friday, a good (50%) chance of evening rain and snow, partly cloudy with a slight (20%} chance of rain late at night,
Partly cloudy and a bit warmer Saturday, mostly cloudy Saturday night,
Then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Sunday.
highs 47-48 lows 35-34 warming to 37 Friday 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 coastal rain and a bit warmer today while inland rain likely (70%) today, evening coastal showers with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms with inland rain likely (70%) late tonight,
Mostly cloudy with patchy AM fog, rain likely (70%) and a bit cooler Tuesday, rain likely (70%) at night,
Mostly cloudy with AM rain, rain likely (70%) Wednesday afternoon, a good (50%) chance of evening rain, then rain likely (70%) late Wednesday night (Christmas Eve).
highs 56-54 lows 43-40.
Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit warmer Thursday (Christmas Day), rain likely (70%) Thursday night,
Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of rain Friday, rain likely (70%) at night,
Then partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Saturday, mostly cloudy Saturday night,
Then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and a bit warmer Sunday afternoon.
highs 56-55 warming to 57 Saturday lows 40-37 warming to 39 Friday night (seasonal averages high 53 low 40).

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

A mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow showers today (0.10 n. of rain possible, 1 in. of snow possible), mostly cloudy with evening rain and snow showers likely (70%), a good (50%) chance of snow and rain a late tonight (under 0.10 n. of rain possible, 1 in. of snow possible),
Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with snow and rain likely (70%) Tuesday, snow and rain at night,
Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain and snow, a mix of clouds and sun with a good (50%) chance of snow and rain and a bit warmer Wednesday afternoon, then mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow Wednesday night.
snow level 4,500 ft. falling to 3,500 ft. late tonight, 3,500 ft. Monday and Monday night, 3,000 ft. rising to 4,000 ft. Tuesday, 4,500 ft. Tuesday night, then 4,000 ft. Wednesday and Wednesday night.
lows 27-23 warming to 29 Tuesday night cooling to 25 Wednesday night highs 34-36.
Mostly cloudy with rain and snow likely (70%) Thursday (Christmas Day), rain likely (70%) with a good (50%) chance of snow Thursday night,
Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with snow likely (70%) and a slight (20%) chance of rain Friday, mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of snow and rain Friday night,
Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Saturday, just mostly cloudy Saturday night,
Then mostly cloudy and a bit warmer Sunday.
snow level 4,500 ft. Thursday, 3,500 ft. Thursday night, 3,000 ft. Friday, 2,500 ft. Friday night, free air freezing level 5,000 ft. Saturday, 6,000 ft. Saturday night, then 9,000 ft. Sunday.
highs 36-32 warming to 40 Sunday lows 22-20 warming to 24 Saturday night.

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Dec

21.

12.21.25 Mostly cloudy with showers tonight (0.25 in. of rain possible).

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An Upper Level High Pressure Ridge (“Arch” shape) is carrying a very strong Atmospheric River which will still dump rain on the Pacific Northwest. The graphics for days 1-3 show frontal systems that will move over the Pacific Northwest. The graphics for days 3-7 Wednesday through Sunday show a series of very active fronts sliding through the Pacific Northwest through the period producing lots of rain.

Note: Winter Officially started today at 7:03 AM today.

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 UNTIL 4 AM MONDAY FOR THE EAST SLOPES OF THE OREGON CASCADES.
A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM MONDAY UNTIL 4 AM MONDAY FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON CASCADES, THE SISKIYOU MOUNTAINS, AND THE SOUTHERN OREGON CASCADES.
A FLOOD WARNING IS IN EFFECT UNTIL TUESDAY MORNING FOR THE PUDDING RIVER AT AURORA AFFECTING MARION AND CLACKAMAS COUNTIES.

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 showers tonight (0.25 in. of rain possible),
A mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of showers Monday (0.10 in. of rain possible), rain Monday night (0.25 in. of rain possible),
Cloudy and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of rain Tuesday, rain Tuesday night (0.25 in. of rain possible),
AM clouds with rain likely (70%), a mix of clouds and sun with rain likely (70%) Wednesday afternoon, then mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Wednesday night (Christmas Eve).
lows 38-34 highs 52-49.
Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of rain Thursday (Christmas Day), a good (50%) chance of rain Thursday night,
Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain, a mix of clouds and sun with a good (50%) chance of rain Friday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain at night,
A mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler Saturday, mostly cloudy Saturday night,
Then mostly cloudy and a bit warmer Sunday.
highs 47-46 warming to 48 Sunday 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:

SATURDAY DECEMBER 20TH

Ducks vs. James Madison Dukes at Autzen Stadium- Game Time: 4:30 pm PST: Ducks easily defeated James Madison Dukes 51-34.

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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:

Mostly cloudy with rain with a slight (20%) chance of evening thunderstorms, a (%) chance of late evening rain, rain likely (70%) late tonight with patchy fog (snow level 3,500 ft. falling to 3,000 ft.),
Mostly cloudy with patchy dense AM fog, rain likely (70%) Monday afternoon (3,000 ft. rising to 3,500 ft. in the afternoon, a good (50%) chance of evening rain and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms, a good (50%) chance of rain late at night (3,500 ft.),
Cloudy and a bit cooler with rain likely (70%) (snow level 3,000 ft. rising to 3,500 ft.) Tuesday, evening rain, rain and snow late Tuesday night (snow level 3,500 ft.),
Mostly cloudy with AM rain and snow likely (70%), a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of rain Wednesday afternoon and evening, then rain likely (70%) Wednesday night (Christmas Eve).
lows 42-40 warming back to 42 Tuesday night highs 52-47 warming to 49 Wednesday.
Mostly cloudy with rain and snow likely (70%) and a bit warmer Thursday (Christmas Day), rain and snow likely (70%) late Thursday night,
Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow Friday, a good (50%) chance of evening rain and snow, partly cloudy with a slight (20%} chance of rain late at night,
Partly cloudy and a bit warmer Saturday, mostly cloudy Saturday night,
Then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Sunday.
highs 47-48 lows 35-34 warming to 37 Friday 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 evening showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms, coastal rain likely (70%) late tonight while patchy late evening inland fog and a (%) chance of inland rain late tonight,
Mostly cloudy with coastal rain and a bit warmer Monday while inland rain likely (70%) Monday, evening coastal showers with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms with inland rain likely (70%) late Monday night,
Mostly cloudy with patchy AM fog, rain likely (70%) and a bit cooler Tuesday, rain likely (70%) at night,
Mostly cloudy with AM rain, rain likely (70%) Wednesday afternoon, a good (50%) chance of evening rain, then rain likely (70%) late Wednesday night (Christmas Eve).
highs 56-54 lows 43-40.
Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit warmer Thursday (Christmas Day), rain likely (70%) Thursday night,
Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of rain Friday, rain likely (70%) at night,
Then partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Saturday, mostly cloudy Saturday night,
Then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and a bit warmer Sunday afternoon.
highs 56-55 warming to 57 Saturday lows 40-37 warming to 39 Friday 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 evening snow and rain showers, a (%) chance of rain and snow showers late tonight (0.75 in. of rain possible, 3-7 in. of snow possible),
A mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow showers Monday (0.10 n. of rain possible, 1 in. of snow possible), mostly cloudy with evening rain and snow showers likely (70%), a (0%) chance of snow and rain a late Monday night (under 0.10 n. of rain possible, 1 in. of snow possible),
Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with snow and rain likely (70%) Tuesday, snow and rain at night,
Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain and snow, a mix of clouds and sun with a good (50%) chance of snow and rain and a bit warmer Wednesday afternoon, then mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow Wednesday night.
snow level 4,500 ft. falling to 3,500 ft. late tonight, 3,500 ft. Monday and Monday night, 3,000 ft. rising to 4,000 ft. Tuesday, 4,500 ft. Tuesday night, then 4,000 ft. Wednesday and Wednesday night.
lows 27-23 warming to 29 Tuesday night cooling to 25 Wednesday night highs 34-36.
Mostly cloudy with rain and snow likely (70%) Thursday (Christmas Day), rain likely (70%) with a (0%) chance of snow Thursday night,
Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with snow likely (70%) and a slight (20%) chance of rain Friday, mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of snow and rain Friday night,
Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Saturday, just mostly cloudy Saturday night,
Then mostly cloudy and a bit warmer Sunday.
snow level 4,500 ft. Thursday, 3,500 ft. Thursday night, 3,000 ft. Friday, 2,500 ft. Friday night, free air freezing level 5,000 ft. Saturday, 6,000 ft. Saturday night, then 9,000 ft. Sunday.
highs 36-32 warming to 40 Sunday lows 22-20 warming to 24 Saturday night.

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12.21.25 Mostly cloudy, a 50% chance of AM showers, a bit warmer with showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms this afternoon for your Sunday.

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An Upper Level High Pressure Ridge (“Arch” shape) is carrying a very strong Atmospheric River which will still dump rain on the Pacific Northwest. The graphics for days 1-3 show frontal systems that will move over the Pacific Northwest. The graphics for days 3-7 Wednesday through Sunday show a series of very active fronts sliding through the Pacific Northwest through the period producing lots of rain.

Note: Winter Officially starts today.

ADVISORIES:

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 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 4 AM TODAY UNTIL 4 AM MONDAY FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON CASCADES, THE SISKIYOU MOUNTAINS, AND THE SOUTHERN OREGON CASCADES.
A FLOOD WARNING IS IN EFFECT UNTIL TUESDAY EVENING FOR THE LUCKIAMUTE RIVER NEAR SUVER AFFECTING BENTON AND POLK COUNTIES, AND THE PUDDING RIVER AT AURORA AFFECTING MARION AND CLACKAMAS COUNTIES.

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 32 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 43 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 57 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 showers, a bit warmer with showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms this afternoon (Winter Solstice 7:03 AM), showers with a slight (20%) chance of evening thunderstorm, showers late tonight,
Mostly cloudy with showers and a bit warmer Monday, rain Monday night,
Cloudy and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of rain Tuesday, then rain likely (70%) Tuesday night.
highs 50-52 cooling to 48 Tuesday lows 39-37.
Cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM showers, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with a good (50%) of rain Wednesday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Wednesday night (Christmas Eve),
Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Thursday (Christmas Day), a good (50%) chance of rain and a slight (20%) chance of snow at night,
A mix of clouds and sun with a (40%) chance of rain and snow and a bit cooler Friday, mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of evening rain and snow, partly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain and snow late Friday night,
Then a mix of clouds and sun with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow Saturday.
highs 47-46 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:

SATURDAY DECEMBER 20TH

Ducks vs. James Madison Dukes at Autzen Stadium- Game Time: 4:30 pm PST: Ducks easily defeated James Madison Dukes 51-34.

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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:

Mostly cloudy with AM rain and patchy dense fog, patchy dense fog with showers and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms this afternoon (Winter Solstice 7:03 AM), evening showers and a slight (20%) chance of afternoon thunderstorms, rain with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms late tonight,
Mostly cloudy with AM rain likely (70%), rain likely (70%) Monday afternoon, a good (50%) chance of evening rain and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms, a good (50%) chance of rain late at night,
Cloudy and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of rain Tuesday, then a good (50%) chance of rain Tuesday night.
highs 52-50 lows 42-40 warming back to 42 Tuesday night.
Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of rain Wednesday, a good (50%) chance of rain Wednesday night (Christmas Eve),
Mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) and a bit warmer Thursday (Christmas Day), a good (50%) chance of evening rain, a good (50%) chance of rain and snow late at night,
Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow Friday, a (40%) chance of evening rain, partly cloudy with a slight (20%} chance of rain and snow Friday night,
Partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of of AM rain and snow, then partly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain Saturday afternoon.
highs 47-48 lows 35-34 warming to 37 Friday 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 patchy AM coastal fog with rain likely (70%) and a bit warmer with coastal showers and a slight (20%) chance of coastal thunderstorms this afternoon while mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with fog this afternoon (Winter Solstice 7:03 AM), patchy evening inland fog, showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms tonight,
Mostly cloudy with AM rain likely (70%), showers likely (70%) with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms Monday afternoon and breezy (Coastal Wind: S 15-25 mph while Inland Wind: S 15-25 mph decreasing to S 10-15 mph in the afternoon), coastal showers likely (70%) with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms Monday night while inland evening showers with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms with inland rain likely (70%) late at night,
Mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) and a bit cooler Tuesday, then rain likely (70%) Tuesday night.
highs 55-54 lows 42-44 cooling back to 42 Tuesday night.
Mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) and a bit cooler Wednesday, rain likely (70%) Wednesday night (Christmas Eve),
Mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) Thursday (Christmas Day), rain likely (70%) at night,
Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Friday, a (40%) chance of rain Friday night,
Then partly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain Saturday.
highs 52-53 lows 43-38 (seasonal averages high 53 low 40).

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

Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain and snow showers (0.50 in of rain possible, 1-4 in. of snow possible) today (Winter Solstice 7:03 AM), snow showers and rain showers tonight (0.50 in. of rain possible, 3-7 in. of snow possible),
Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with snow and rain showers Monday, evening snow and rain likely (70%), a good (50%) chance of rain and snow late at night,
Mostly cloudy and a 5,000 ft. today, 3,500 ft. tonight and Monday, 3,000 ft. Monday night, 3,500 ft. Tuesday, then 4,500 ft. Tuesday night.
highs 36-34 warming to 35 Tuesday lows 27-24 warming to 28 Tuesday night.
Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with snow and rain likely (70%) Wednesday, a good (50%) chance of snow and rain Wednesday night (Christmas Eve),
Mostly cloudy with snow and rain likely (70%) and a bit warmer Thursday (Christmas Day), a good (50%) chance of snow and rain at night,
A mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of snow and a slight (20%) chance of rain Friday, a (40%) chance of snow with a slight (20%) chance of rain Friday night,
Then mostly sunny and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow Saturday.
snow level 4,000 ft. Wednesday, 3,500 ft. Wednesday night, 4,000 ft. Thursday, 3,500 ft. Thursday night, then 3,000 ft. Friday through Saturday.
highs 36-38 cooling to 35 Friday warming to 37 Saturday lows 26-23.

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12.20.25 Mostly cloudy with a 50% chance of showers tonight (0.10 in. of rain possible).

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An Upper Level High Pressure Ridge (“Arch” shape) is carrying a very strong Atmospheric River which will still dump rain on the Pacific Northwest. The graphics for days 1-3 show frontal systems that will move over the Pacific Northwest. The graphics for days 3-7 Wednesday through Sunday show a series of very active fronts sliding through the Pacific Northwest through the period producing lots of rain.

ADVISORIES:

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 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 4 AM SUNDAY UNTIL 4 AM MONDAY FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON CASCADES, THE SISKIYOU MOUNTAINS, AND THE SOUTHERN OREGON CASCADES.
A FLOOD WARNING IS IN EFFECT UNTIL TUESDAY EVENING FOR THE LUCKIAMUTE RIVER NEAR SUVER AFFECTING BENTON AND POLK COUNTIES, AND THE PUDDING RIVER AT AURORA AFFECTING MARION AND CLACKAMAS COUNTIES.

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 30 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 32 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 56 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 showers tonight (0.10 in. of rain possible),
Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM showers, a bit warmer with showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms Sunday afternoon (Winter Solstice 7:03 AM), showers with a slight (20%) chance of evening thunderstorm, showers late Sunday night,
Mostly cloudy with showers and a bit warmer Monday, rain Monday night,
Cloudy and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of rain Tuesday, then rain likely (70%) Tuesday night.
lows 36-39 cooling to 37 Tuesday night highs 50-52 cooling to 48 Tuesday.
Cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM showers, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with a good (50%) of rain Wednesday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Wednesday night (Christmas Eve),
Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Thursday (Christmas Day), a good (50%) chance of rain and a slight (20%) chance of snow at night,
A mix of clouds and sun with a (40%) chance of rain and snow and a bit cooler Friday, mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of evening rain and snow, partly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain and snow late Friday night,
Then a mix of clouds and sun with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow Saturday.
highs 47-46 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:

SATURDAY DECEMBER 20TH

Ducks vs. James Madison Dukes at Autzen Stadium- Game Time: 4:30 pm PST: Ducks easily defeated James Madison Dukes 51-34.

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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:

Mostly cloudy with rain tonight and patchy fog late tonight (evening snow level 3,000 ft.),
Mostly cloudy with AM rain and patchy dense fog, patchy dense fog with showers and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms Sunday afternoon (Winter Solstice 7:03 AM), evening showers and a slight (20%) chance of afternoon thunderstorms, rain with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms late Sunday night,
Mostly cloudy with AM rain likely (70%), rain likely (70%) Monday afternoon, a good (50%) chance of evening rain and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms, a good (50%) chance of rain late at night,
Cloudy and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of rain Tuesday, then a good (50%) chance of rain Tuesday night.
lows 43-40 warming to 42 Tuesday night highs 52-50.
Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of rain Wednesday, a good (50%) chance of rain Wednesday night (Christmas Eve),
Mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) and a bit warmer Thursday (Christmas Day), a good (50%) chance of evening rain, a good (50%) chance of rain and snow late at night,
Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow Friday, a (40%) chance of evening rain, partly cloudy with a slight (20%} chance of rain and snow Friday night,
Partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of of AM rain and snow, then partly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain Saturday afternoon.
highs 47-48 lows 35-34 warming to 37 Friday 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 a good (50%) chance of early evening coastal rain with coastal rain likely (70%) with patchy fog late tonight while inland rain tonight with patchy fog,
Mostly cloudy with patchy AM coastal fog with rain likely (70%) and a bit warmer with coastal showers and a slight (20%) chance of coastal thunderstorms Sunday afternoon while mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with fog Sunday (Winter Solstice 7:03 AM), patchy evening inland fog, showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms Sunday night,
Mostly cloudy with AM rain likely (70%), showers likely (70%) with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms Monday afternoon and breezy (Coastal Wind: S 15-25 mph while Inland Wind: S 15-25 mph decreasing to S 10-15 mph in the afternoon), coastal showers likely (70%) with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms Monday night while inland evening showers with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms with inland rain likely (70%) late at night,
Mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) and a bit cooler Tuesday, then rain likely (70%) Tuesday night.
lows 42-44 cooling back to 42 Tuesday night highs 55-54.
Mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) and a bit cooler Wednesday, rain likely (70%) Wednesday night (Christmas Eve),
Mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) Thursday (Christmas Day), rain likely (70%) at night,
Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Friday, a (40%) chance of rain Friday night,
Then partly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain Saturday.
highs 52-53 lows 43-38 (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 rain and snow showers tonight (0.50 in. of rain possible, 1-4 in. of snow possible),
Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain and snow showers (0.50 in of rain possible, 1-4 in. of snow possible) Sunday (Winter Solstice 7:03 AM), snow showers and rain showers Sunday night (0.50 in. of rain possible, 3-7 in. of snow possible),
Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with snow and rain showers Monday, evening snow and rain likely (70%), a good (50%) chance of rain and snow late at night,
Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with snow likely (70%) and a (40%) chance of rain Tuesday, then rain and snow likely (70%) Tuesday night.
highs 53-56 cooling to 52 Monday.
snow level 3,500 ft. rising to 5,000 ft. late tonight, 5,000 ft. Sunday, 3,500 ft. Sunday night and Monday, 3,000 ft. Monday night, 3,500 ft. Tuesday, then 4,500 ft. Tuesday night.
lows 20-27 cooling to 24 Monday night highs 36-34 warming to 35 Tuesday.
Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with snow and rain likely (70%) Wednesday, a good (50%) chance of snow and rain Wednesday night (Christmas Eve),
Mostly cloudy with snow and rain likely (70%) and a bit warmer Thursday (Christmas Day), a good (50%) chance of snow and rain at night,
A mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of snow and a slight (20%) chance of rain Friday, a (40%) chance of snow with a slight (20%) chance of rain Friday night,
Then mostly sunny and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow Saturday.
snow level 4,000 ft. Wednesday, 3,500 ft. Wednesday night, 4,000 ft. Thursday, 3,500 ft. Thursday night, then 3,000 ft. Friday through Saturday.
highs 36-38 cooling to 35 Friday warming to 37 Saturday lows 26-23.

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12.20.25 Mostly sunny and a bit cooler, a slight chance of showers this afternoon, a 50% chance of evening rain. Not too bad for the Ducks playoff game.

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An Upper Level High Pressure Ridge (“Arch” shape) is carrying a very strong Atmospheric River which will still dump a lot of rain on the Pacific Northwest. The graphics for days 1-3 show a frontal system that will move over the Pacific Northwest. The graphics for days 3-7 Tuesday through Saturday show a series of very active fronts sliding through the Pacific Northwest through the period producing lots of rain.

ADVISORIES:

A WINTER STORM WARNING IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM TODAY FOR THE EAST SLOPES OF THE OREGON CASCADES.
A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM TODAY FOR THE NORTH OREGON CASCADES AND THE CASCADES OF MARION AND LINN COUNTIES.
A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM TODAY THE CASCADES OF LANE COUNTY.
A FLOOD WATCH IS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON FOR CLATSOP COUNTY COAST, TILLAMOOK COUNTY COAST, CENTRAL COAST OF OREGON, NORTH OREGON COAST,THE LOWER COLUMBIA RIVER, TUALATIN VALLEY, PORTLAND WEST HILLS, THE TUALATIN VALLEY, PORTLAND WEST HILLS AND CHEHALEM MOUNTAIN, THE INNER PORTLAND METRO, EAST PORTLAND METRO, OUTER SOUTHEAST PORTLAND METRO, WEST CENTRAL WILLAMETTE VALLEY, EAST CENTRAL WILLAMETTE VALLEY, THE BENTON COUNTY LOWLANDS, LINN COUNTY LOWLANDS, AND THE LANE COUNTY LOWLANDS.

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 30 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 32 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 56 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 sunny and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of showers this afternoon, a good (50%) chance of evening rain, showers likely (70%) tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with showers Sunday (Winter Solstice 7:03 AM), showers Sunday night,
Mostly cloudy with showers and a bit warmer Monday, then showers likely (70%) Monday night.
highs 50-49 warming back to 50 Monday lows 36-39 cooling to 37 Monday night .
Cloudy and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of showers Tuesday, showers likely (70%) Tuesday night,
Mostly cloudy with AM showers likely (70%), a mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with showers likely (70%) Wednesday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers Wednesday night (Christmas Eve),
Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers Thursday (Christmas Day), showers likely (70%) Thursday night,
Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM showers, then a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of showers Friday afternoon.
highs 48-47 warming back to 48 Friday lows 36-35 (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:

SATURDAY DECEMBER 20TH

Ducks vs. James Madison Dukes at Autzen Stadium- Updated Game Time: 4:00 pm PST: Weather Forecast: Cloudy 48 degrees, Cooling as the game progresses.

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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:

Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and a bit cooler this afternoon, a good (50%) chance of evening rain, rain likely (70%) late tonight snow level 3,000 ft. rising to 3,500 ft. late tonight,
Mostly cloudy with AM rain likely (70%), rain and a bit warmer Sunday afternoon (Winter Solstice 7:03 AM), rain at night,
Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain, rain and a bit cooler Monday afternoon, evening rain likely (70%), then a good (50%) chance of rain late Monday night.
highs 49-52 cooling to 50 Monday lows 42-43 cooling to 38.
Mostly cloudy with a rain likely (70%) and a bit cooler Tuesday, rain likely (70%) Tuesday night,
Mostly cloudy with AM rain likely (70%), a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of rain Wednesday and at night (Christmas Eve),
Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain, rain likely (70%) and a bit warmer Thursday (Christmas Day), evening rain likely (70%), a good (50%) chance of rain and snow Thursday night,
Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain and snow, then a good (50%) chance of rain and a bit cooler Friday afternoon.
highs 50-45 warming to 53 Thursday lows 39-36 warming to 38 Thursday 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 a (40%) chance of rain tonight,
Some AM clouds, mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of rain Saturday, a good (50%) chance of evening rain, rain Saturday night,
Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with showers and a (30%) chance of coastal rain Sunday while a (30%) chance of inland rain Sunday afternoon (Winter Solstice 7:03 AM), coastal rain Sunday night while inland evening rain with a good (50%) chance of inland rain late at night,
Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit cooler Monday, rain Monday night.
highs 53-56 cooling to 52 Monday lows 43-44 cooling to 42 Monday night .
Mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) and a bit cooler Tuesday, rain likely (70%) Tuesday night,
Mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) and a bit cooler Wednesday, rain likely (70%) Wednesday night (Christmas Eve),
Mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) Thursday (Christmas Day), rain likely (70%) at night,
Then mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) Friday.
highs 50-52 lows near 42 (seasonal averages high 53 low 40).

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

Mostly sunny and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of snow showers this afternoon, a slight (20%) chance of evening rain and snow showers, rain and snow showers likely (70%) late tonight,
Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain and snow showers Sunday (Winter Solstice 7:03 AM), snow showers and rain showers at night,
Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with snow showers with rain showers likely (70%) Monday, a good (50%) chance of snow and rain showers Monday night.
snow level 2,500 ft. today, 3,000 ft. tonight, 4,500 ft. Sunday, 4,000 ft. Sunday night, then 3,500 ft. Monday and Monday night.
highs 35-36 cooling back to 35 Monday lows 20-27 cooling to 24 Monday night .
Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with snow and rain showers likely (70%) Tuesday, rain and snow showers likely (70%) Tuesday night,
Mostly cloudy with snow and rain showers likely (70%) Wednesday, a good (50%) chance of snow and rain showers Wednesday night (Christmas Eve),
Mostly cloudy with snow and rain showers likely (70%) and a bit warmer Thursday (Christmas Day), snow and rain showers likely (70%) Thursday night,
Then mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with snow showers likely (70%) and a good (50%) chance of rain showers Friday.
snow level 3,500 ft. Tuesday, 4,500 ft. Tuesday night, 4,000 ft. Wednesday, then 3,500 ft. Wednesday night through Friday.
highs 35-36 cooling to 35 Tuesday lows 28-25.

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12.19.25 Mostly cloudy with evening showers likely, a slight chance of showers late tonight. What about Saturday for the Ducks vs.

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An Upper Level High Pressure Ridge (“Arch” shape) is carrying a very strong Atmospheric River which will still dump a lot of rain on the Pacific Northwest. The graphics for days 1-3 show a frontal system that will move over the Pacific Northwest. The graphics for days 3-7 Monday through Friday show a series of very active fronts sliding through the Pacific Northwest through the period producing lots of rain.

ADVISORIES:

*A WINTER STORM WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TODAY UNTIL 10 AM SATURDAY FOR THE EAST SLOPES OF THE OREGON CASCADES.
*A HIGH WIND WARNING IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM TODAY FOR NORTHERN AND EASTERN KLAMATH COUNTY, AND WESTERN, CENTRAL, AND EASTERN LAKE COUNTY.
A HIGH WIND WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM UNTIL 10 PM TODAY FOR THE CURRY COUNTY COAST.
*A WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM TODAY FOR NORTHERN AND EASTERN KLAMATH COUNTY, AND WESTERN, CENTRAL, AND EASTERN LAKE COUNTY.
*A WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM TODAY FOR CENTRAL DOUGLAS COUNTY, EASTERN CURRY COUNTY AND JOSEPHINE COUNTY, AND THE EASTERN DOUGLAS COUNTY FOOTHILLS.
*A WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM TODAY FOR THE EASTERN COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE OF OREGON, THE FOOTHILLS OF THE NORTHERN BLUE MOUNTAINS OF OREGON, THE FOOTHILLS OF THE SOUTHERN BLUE MOUNTAINS OF OREGON, NORTH CENTRAL OREGON, AND CENTRAL OREGON.
*A WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM TODAY FOR THE KLAMATH BASIN.
*A FLOOD WATCH IS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON FOR CLATSOP COUNTY COAST, TILLAMOOK COUNTY COAST, CENTRAL COAST OF OREGON, NORTH OREGON COAST,THE LOWER COLUMBIA RIVER, TUALATIN VALLEY, PORTLAND WEST HILLS, THE TUALATIN VALLEY, PORTLAND WEST HILLS AND CHEHALEM MOUNTAIN, THE INNER PORTLAND METRO, EAST PORTLAND METRO, OUTER SOUTHEAST PORTLAND METRO, WEST CENTRAL WILLAMETTE VALLEY, EAST CENTRAL WILLAMETTE VALLEY, THE BENTON COUNTY LOWLANDS, LINN COUNTY LOWLANDS, AND THE LANE COUNTY LOWLANDS.
*A FLOOD WARNING IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM TODAY FOR DESCHUTES COUNTY OREGON.
*A FLOOD WARNING IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM TODAY FOR THE NORTH SANTIAM RIVER AT MEHAMA, HOOD RIVER NEAR HOOD RIVER AFFECTING HOOD RIVER COUNTY, THE SANDY RIVER NEAR BULL RUN AFFECTING MULTNOMAH AND CLACKAMAS COUNTIES, THE MOLAALL RIVER AT CANBY AFFECTING CLACKAMAS COUNTY, THE PUDDING RIVER AT AURORA AFFECTING MARION AND CLACKAMAS COUNTIES, THE LUCKIAMUTE RIVER NEAR SUVER AFFECTING POLK AND BENTON COUNTIES, THE TUALATIN RIVER NEAR DILLEY AFFECTING WASHINGTON COUNTY, AND THE SOUTH YAMHILL RIVER AT MC MINNVILLE AFFECTING YAMHIL COUNTY,
*A COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM UNTIL 4 PM TODAY FOR THE CLATSOP COUNTY COAST AND THE TILLAMOOK COUNTY COAST.
*A FLASH FLOOD WARNING IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM TODAY FOR NORTHWESTERN JEFFERSON 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 36 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 54 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.

Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 60 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.

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

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

Mostly cloudy with evening showers likely (70%), a slight (20%) chance of showers late tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
Mostly sunny and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of showers Saturday afternoon, a good (50%) chance of evening rain, showers likely (70%) Saturday night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with showers Sunday (Winter Solstice 7:03 AM), showers Sunday night,
Mostly cloudy with showers and a bit warmer Monday, then showers likely (70%) Monday night.
lows 36-39 cooling to 37 Monday night highs 50-49 warming back to 50 Monday.
Cloudy and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of showers Tuesday, showers likely (70%) Tuesday night,
Mostly cloudy with AM showers likely (70%), a mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with showers likely (70%) Wednesday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers Wednesday night (Christmas Eve),
Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers Thursday (Christmas Day), showers likely (70%) Thursday night,
Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM showers, then a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of showers Friday afternoon.
highs 48-47 warming back to 48 Friday lows 36-35 (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:

SATURDAY DECEMBER 20TH

Ducks vs. James Madison Dukes at Autzen Stadium- Updated Game Time: 4:00 pm PST: Weather Forecast: Cloudy 48 degrees, Cooling as the game progresses.

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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:

Mostly cloudy with patchy dense evening fog, partly cloudy with patchy dense fog and a (30%) chance of rain late tonight (snow level 3,000 ft. falling to 2,500 ft. late tonight),
Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and a bit cooler Saturday afternoon, a good (50%) chance of evening rain, rain likely (70%) late Saturday night snow level 3,000 ft. rising to 3,500 ft. late Saturday night,
Mostly cloudy with AM rain likely (70%), rain and a bit warmer Sunday afternoon (Winter Solstice 7:03 AM), rain at night,
Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain, rain and a bit cooler Monday afternoon, evening rain likely (70%), then a good (50%) chance of rain late Monday night.
lows 37-43 cooling to 38 highs 49-52 cooling to 50 Monday.
Mostly cloudy with a rain likely (70%) and a bit cooler Tuesday, rain likely (70%) Tuesday night,
Mostly cloudy with AM rain likely (70%), a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of rain Wednesday and at night (Christmas Eve),
Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain, rain likely (70%) and a bit warmer Thursday (Christmas Day), evening rain likely (70%), a good (50%) chance of rain and snow Thursday night,
Mostly cloudy with a (%) chance of AM rain and snow, then a (%) chance of rain and a bit cooler Friday afternoon.
highs 50-45 warming to 53 Thursday lows 39-36 warming to 38 Thursday 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 a (40%) chance of rain tonight,
Some AM clouds, mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of rain Saturday, a good (50%) chance of evening rain, rain Saturday night,
Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with showers and a (30%) chance of coastal rain Sunday while a (30%) chance of inland rain Sunday afternoon (Winter Solstice 7:03 AM), coastal rain Sunday night while inland evening rain with a good (50%) chance of inland rain late at night,
Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit cooler Monday, rain Monday night.
lows 40-44 cooling to 42 Monday night highs 53-56 cooling to 52 Monday.
Mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) and a bit cooler Tuesday, rain likely (70%) Tuesday night,
Mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) and a bit cooler Wednesday, rain likely (70%) Wednesday night (Christmas Eve),
Mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) Thursday (Christmas Day), rain likely (70%) at night,
Then mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) Friday.
highs 50-52 lows near 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 chance of evening snow and rain showers likely (70%), a slight (20%) chance of snow showers late tonight (0.10 in. of rain possible, 2 in. of snow possible),
Mostly sunny and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of snow showers Saturday afternoon, a slight (20%) chance of evening rain and snow showers, rain and snow showers likely (70%) late Saturday night,
Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain and snow showers Sunday (Winter Solstice 7:03 AM), snow showers and rain showers at night,
Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with snow showers with rain showers likely (70%) Monday, a good (50%) chance of snow and rain showers Monday night.
snow level 2,500 ft. tonight and Saturday, 3,000 ft. Saturday night, 4,500 ft. Sunday, 4,000 ft. Sunday night, then 3,500 ft. Monday and Monday night.
lows 20-27 cooling to 24 Monday night highs 35-36 cooling back to 35 Monday.
Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with snow and rain showers likely (70%) Tuesday, rain and snow showers likely (70%) Tuesday night,
Mostly cloudy with snow and rain showers likely (70%) Wednesday, a good (50%) chance of snow and rain showers Wednesday night (Christmas Eve),
Then mostly cloudy with snow and rain showers likely (70%) and a bit warmer Thursday (Christmas Day), snow and rain showers likely (70%) Thursday night,
Then mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with snow showers likely (70%) and a good (50%) chance of rain showers Friday.
snow level 3,500 ft. Tuesday, 4,500 ft. Tuesday night, 4,000 ft. Wednesday, then 3,500 ft. Wednesday night through Friday.
highs 35-36 cooling to 35 Tuesday lows 28-25.

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An Upper Level High Pressure Ridge (“Arch” shape) is carrying a very strong Atmospheric River which will dump a lot of rain on the Pacific Northwest. The graphics for days 1-3 show a frontal system that will move over the Pacific Northwest today. The graphics for days 3-7 Monday through Friday show a series of very active fronts sliding through the Pacific Northwest through the period producing lots of rain.

ADVISORIES:

*A WINTER STORM WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TODAY UNTIL 10 AM SATURDAY FOR THE EAST SLOPES OF THE OREGON CASCADES.
*A HIGH WIND WARNING IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM TODAY FOR NORTHERN AND EASTERN KLAMATH COUNTY, AND WESTERN, CENTRAL, AND EASTERN LAKE COUNTY.
A HIGH WIND WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM UNTIL 10 PM TODAY FOR THE CURRY COUNTY COAST.
*A WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM TODAY FOR NORTHERN AND EASTERN KLAMATH COUNTY, AND WESTERN, CENTRAL, AND EASTERN LAKE COUNTY.
*A WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM TODAY FOR CENTRAL DOUGLAS COUNTY, EASTERN CURRY COUNTY AND JOSEPHINE COUNTY, AND THE EASTERN DOUGLAS COUNTY FOOTHILLS.
*A WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM TODAY FOR THE EASTERN COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE OF OREGON, THE FOOTHILLS OF THE NORTHERN BLUE MOUNTAINS OF OREGON, THE FOOTHILLS OF THE SOUTHERN BLUE MOUNTAINS OF OREGON, NORTH CENTRAL OREGON, AND CENTRAL OREGON.
*A WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM TODAY FOR THE KLAMATH BASIN.
*A FLOOD WATCH IS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON FOR CLATSOP COUNTY COAST, TILLAMOOK COUNTY COAST, CENTRAL COAST OF OREGON, NORTH OREGON COAST,THE LOWER COLUMBIA RIVER, TUALATIN VALLEY, PORTLAND WEST HILLS, THE TUALATIN VALLEY, PORTLAND WEST HILLS AND CHEHALEM MOUNTAIN, THE INNER PORTLAND METRO, EAST PORTLAND METRO, OUTER SOUTHEAST PORTLAND METRO, WEST CENTRAL WILLAMETTE VALLEY, EAST CENTRAL WILLAMETTE VALLEY, THE BENTON COUNTY LOWLANDS, LINN COUNTY LOWLANDS, AND THE LANE COUNTY LOWLANDS.
*A FLOOD WARNING IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM TODAY FOR DESCHUTES COUNTY OREGON.
*A FLOOD WARNING IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM TODAY FOR THE NORTH SANTIAM RIVER AT MEHAMA, HOOD RIVER NEAR HOOD RIVER AFFECTING HOOD RIVER COUNTY, THE SANDY RIVER NEAR BULL RUN AFFECTING MULTNOMAH AND CLACKAMAS COUNTIES, THE MOLAALL RIVER AT CANBY AFFECTING CLACKAMAS COUNTY, THE PUDDING RIVER AT AURORA AFFECTING MARION AND CLACKAMAS COUNTIES, THE LUCKIAMUTE RIVER NEAR SUVER AFFECTING POLK AND BENTON COUNTIES, THE TUALATIN RIVER NEAR DILLEY AFFECTING WASHINGTON COUNTY, AND THE SOUTH YAMHILL RIVER AT MC MINNVILLE AFFECTING YAMHIL COUNTY,
*A COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM UNTIL 4 PM TODAY FOR THE CLATSOP COUNTY COAST AND THE TILLAMOOK COUNTY COAST.
*A FLASH FLOOD WARNING IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM TODAY FOR NORTHWESTERN JEFFERSON 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 36 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 54 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.

Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 60 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.

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

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

Mostly cloudy with evening showers likely (70%), a slight (20%) chance of showers late tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
Mostly sunny and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of showers Saturday afternoon, a good (50%) chance of evening rain, showers likely (70%) Saturday night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with showers Sunday (Winter Solstice 7:03 AM), showers Sunday night,
Mostly cloudy with showers and a bit warmer Monday, then showers likely (70%) Monday night.
lows 36-39 cooling to 37 Monday night highs 50-49 warming back to 50 Monday.
Cloudy and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of showers Tuesday, showers likely (70%) Tuesday night,
Mostly cloudy with AM showers likely (70%), a mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with showers likely (70%) Wednesday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers Wednesday night (Christmas Eve),
Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers Thursday (Christmas Day), showers likely (70%) Thursday night,
Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM showers, then a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of showers Friday afternoon.
highs 48-47 warming back to 48 Friday lows 36-35 (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:

SATURDAY DECEMBER 20TH

Ducks vs. James Madison Dukes at Autzen Stadium- Updated Game Time: 4:00 pm PST: Weather Forecast: Cloudy 48 degrees, Cooling as the game progresses.

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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:

Mostly cloudy with patchy dense evening fog, partly cloudy with patchy dense fog and a (30%) chance of rain late tonight (snow level 3,000 ft. falling to 2,500 ft. late tonight),
Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and a bit cooler Saturday afternoon, a good (50%) chance of evening rain, rain likely (70%) late Saturday night snow level 3,000 ft. rising to 3,500 ft. late Saturday night,
Mostly cloudy with AM rain likely (70%), rain and a bit warmer Sunday afternoon (Winter Solstice 7:03 AM), rain at night,
Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain, rain and a bit cooler Monday afternoon, evening rain likely (70%), then a good (50%) chance of rain late Monday night.
lows 37-43 cooling to 38 highs 49-52 cooling to 50 Monday.
Mostly cloudy with a rain likely (70%) and a bit cooler Tuesday, rain likely (70%) Tuesday night,
Mostly cloudy with AM rain likely (70%), a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of rain Wednesday and at night (Christmas Eve),
Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain, rain likely (70%) and a bit warmer Thursday (Christmas Day), evening rain likely (70%), a good (50%) chance of rain and snow Thursday night,
Mostly cloudy with a (%) chance of AM rain and snow, then a (%) chance of rain and a bit cooler Friday afternoon.
highs 50-45 warming to 53 Thursday lows 39-36 warming to 38 Thursday 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 a (40%) chance of rain tonight,
Some AM clouds, mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of rain Saturday, a good (50%) chance of evening rain, rain Saturday night,
Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with showers and a (30%) chance of coastal rain Sunday while a (30%) chance of inland rain Sunday afternoon (Winter Solstice 7:03 AM), coastal rain Sunday night while inland evening rain with a good (50%) chance of inland rain late at night,
Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit cooler Monday, rain Monday night.
lows 40-44 cooling to 42 Monday night highs 53-56 cooling to 52 Monday.
Mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) and a bit cooler Tuesday, rain likely (70%) Tuesday night,
Mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) and a bit cooler Wednesday, rain likely (70%) Wednesday night (Christmas Eve),
Mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) Thursday (Christmas Day), rain likely (70%) at night,
Then mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) Friday.
highs 50-52 lows near 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 chance of evening snow and rain showers likely (70%), a slight (20%) chance of snow showers late tonight (0.10 in. of rain possible, 2 in. of snow possible),
Mostly sunny and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of snow showers Saturday afternoon, a slight (20%) chance of evening rain and snow showers, rain and snow showers likely (70%) late Saturday night,
Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain and snow showers Sunday (Winter Solstice 7:03 AM), snow showers and rain showers at night,
Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with snow showers with rain showers likely (70%) Monday, a good (50%) chance of snow and rain showers Monday night.
snow level 2,500 ft. tonight and Saturday, 3,000 ft. Saturday night, 4,500 ft. Sunday, 4,000 ft. Sunday night, then 3,500 ft. Monday and Monday night.
lows 20-27 cooling to 24 Monday night highs 35-36 cooling back to 35 Monday.
Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with snow and rain showers likely (70%) Tuesday, rain and snow showers likely (70%) Tuesday night,
Mostly cloudy with snow and rain showers likely (70%) Wednesday, a good (50%) chance of snow and rain showers Wednesday night (Christmas Eve),
Then mostly cloudy with snow and rain showers likely (70%) and a bit warmer Thursday (Christmas Day), snow and rain showers likely (70%) Thursday night,
Then mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with snow showers likely (70%) and a good (50%) chance of rain showers Friday.
snow level 3,500 ft. Tuesday, 4,500 ft. Tuesday night, 4,000 ft. Wednesday, then 3,500 ft. Wednesday night through Friday.
highs 35-36 cooling to 35 Tuesday lows 28-25.

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12.19.25 Mostly cloudy with a 50% chance of AM rain, rain and a bit cooler this afternoon for your Friday (0.25 in. of rain possible).

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ADVISORIES:

*A WINTER STORM WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TODAY UNTIL 10 AM SATURDAY FOR THE EAST SLOPES OF THE OREGON CASCADES.
*A HIGH WIND WARNING IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM TODAY FOR NORTHERN AND EASTERN KLAMATH COUNTY, AND WESTERN, CENTRAL, AND EASTERN LAKE COUNTY.
A HIGH WIND WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM UNTIL 10 PM TODAY FOR THE CURRY COUNTY COAST.
*A WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM TODAY FOR NORTHERN AND EASTERN KLAMATH COUNTY, AND WESTERN, CENTRAL, AND EASTERN LAKE COUNTY.
*A WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM TODAY FOR CENTRAL DOUGLAS COUNTY, EASTERN CURRY COUNTY AND JOSEPHINE COUNTY, AND THE EASTERN DOUGLAS COUNTY FOOTHILLS.
*A WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM TODAY FOR THE EASTERN COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE OF OREGON, THE FOOTHILLS OF THE NORTHERN BLUE MOUNTAINS OF OREGON, THE FOOTHILLS OF THE SOUTHERN BLUE MOUNTAINS OF OREGON, NORTH CENTRAL OREGON, AND CENTRAL OREGON.
*A WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM TODAY FOR THE KLAMATH BASIN.
*A FLOOD WATCH IS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON FOR CLATSOP COUNTY COAST, TILLAMOOK COUNTY COAST, CENTRAL COAST OF OREGON, NORTH OREGON COAST,THE LOWER COLUMBIA RIVER, TUALATIN VALLEY, PORTLAND WEST HILLS, THE TUALATIN VALLEY, PORTLAND WEST HILLS AND CHEHALEM MOUNTAIN, THE INNER PORTLAND METRO, EAST PORTLAND METRO, OUTER SOUTHEAST PORTLAND METRO, WEST CENTRAL WILLAMETTE VALLEY, EAST CENTRAL WILLAMETTE VALLEY, THE BENTON COUNTY LOWLANDS, LINN COUNTY LOWLANDS, AND THE LANE COUNTY LOWLANDS.
*A FLOOD WARNING IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM TODAY FOR DESCHUTES COUNTY OREGON.
*A FLOOD WARNING IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM TODAY FOR THE NORTH SANTIAM RIVER AT MEHAMA, HOOD RIVER NEAR HOOD RIVER AFFECTING HOOD RIVER COUNTY, THE SANDY RIVER NEAR BULL RUN AFFECTING MULTNOMAH AND CLACKAMAS COUNTIES, THE MOLAALL RIVER AT CANBY AFFECTING CLACKAMAS COUNTY, THE PUDDING RIVER AT AURORA AFFECTING MARION AND CLACKAMAS COUNTIES, THE LUCKIAMUTE RIVER NEAR SUVER AFFECTING POLK AND BENTON COUNTIES, THE TUALATIN RIVER NEAR DILLEY AFFECTING WASHINGTON COUNTY, AND THE SOUTH YAMHILL RIVER AT MC MINNVILLE AFFECTING YAMHIL COUNTY,
*A FLOOD WATCH IS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT FOR CLATSOP COUNTY COAST AND TILLAMOOK COUNTY COAST, CENTRAL COAST OF OREGON, NORTH OREGON COAST,THE LOWER COLUMBIA RIVER, TUALATIN VALLEY, PORTLAND WEST HILLS, THE TUALATIN VALLEY, PORTLAND WEST HILLS AND CHEHALEM MOUNTAIN, THE INNER PORTLAND METRO, EAST PORTLAND METRO, OUTER SOUTHEAST PORTLAND METRO, WEST CENTRAL WILLAMETTE VALLEY, EAST CENTRAL WILLAMETTE VALLEY, THE BENTON COUNTY LOWLANDS, LINN COUNTY LOWLANDS, AND THE LANE COUNTY LOWLANDS.
*A COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM UNTIL 4 PM TODAY FOR THE CLATSOP COUNTY COAST AND THE TILLAMOOK COUNTY COAST.
*A FLASH FLOOD WARNING IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM TODAY FOR NORTHWESTERN JEFFERSON 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 36 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 54 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.

Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 60 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.

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

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

Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain, rain and a bit cooler with rain this afternoon (0.25 in. of rain possible), rain tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
A mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of rain Saturday, a good (50%) chance of evening rain, rain likely (70%) Saturday night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
Mostly cloudy with rain Sunday (Winter Solstice 7:03 AM), rain with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms Sunday night.
highs 49-50 lows 36-39.
Mostly cloudy with rain Monday, rain likely (70%) Monday night,
Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of rain Tuesday and at night,
Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain and a slight (20%) chance of snow, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of rain and a slight (20%) chance of snow Wednesday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Wednesday night (Christmas Eve),
Then mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain likely (70%) Thursday (Christmas Day).
highs 50-47 warming to 48 Wednesday cooling to 47 Thursday lows 36-35 (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:

SATURDAY DECEMBER 20TH

Ducks vs. James Madison Dukes at Autzen Stadium- Game Time: 4:30 pm PST: Weather Forecast: Preliminary weather forecast: Cloudy 48 degrees, Cooling as the game progresses.

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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:

Mostly cloudy with AM rain likely (70%), a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of rain today (snow level 3,000 ft.), mostly cloudy with evening rain and patchy dense fog, a (50%) chance of rain late tonight (snow level 2,500 ft. falling to 2,000 ft. late at night),
Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and a bit warmer Saturday, then a (40%) chance of rain late Saturday night,
Mostly cloudy with AM rain, showers with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms Sunday afternoon (Winter Solstice 7:03 AM), evening showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms, rain with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms late Sunday night.
highs 47-52 lows 37-45.
Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit cooler Monday, evening rain likely (70%), a good (50%) chance of rain late Monday night,
Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and a bit cooler Tuesday, a good (50%) chance of rain at night,
Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of rain Wednesday and Wednesday night (Christmas Eve),
Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain, then rain likely (70%) and a bit warmer Thursday (Christmas Day).
highs 50-45 warming to 53 Thursday lows 42-37 (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 rain likely (70%), and cooler with a good (50%) chance of rain this afternoon, a (40%) chance of rain and colder tonight,
Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain Saturday, a good (50%) chance of evening rain, rain at night,
Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms Sunday (Winter Solstice 7:03 AM) and Sunday night.
highs 62-54 lows 42-43.
Mostly cloudy with rain Monday, rain Monday night,
Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain likely (70%) Tuesday and at night,
Mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) and a bit warmer Wednesday, rain likely (70%) Wednesday night (Christmas Eve),
Then mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain likely (70%) Thursday (Christmas Day).
highs 59-52 lows 409-39 (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 snow, snow with a chance of rain and a bit cooler this afternoon (1.00 in. of rain possible, 4-8 in. of snow possible, AM snow possibly heavy at times), evening snow and rain, a good (50%) chance of snow late tonight (0.10 in. of rain possible, 2 in.of snow possible),
Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM snow, mostly sunny with rain and snow showers and a bit cooler Saturday afternoon, then snow likely (70%) with a good (50%) chance of rain Saturday night,
Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain and snow Sunday (Winter Solstice 7:03 AM), then rain and snow Sunday night.
snow level 2,000 ft. today, 2,000 ft. tonight, 2,000 ft. rising to 3,500 ft. Saturday afternoon, 3,500 ft. Saturday night, 5,500 ft. Sunday, then 5,000 ft. Sunday night.
highs 37-34 warming to 38 Sunday lows 20 -28.
Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with snow with rain Monday, snow and rain likely (70%) Monday night,
Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with snow and rain likely (70%) Tuesday, a good (50%) chance of snow and rain at night,
A mix of clouds and sun with a good (50%) chance of snow and rain, a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of snow and rain Wednesday afternoon, a good (50%) chance of snow and rain Wednesday night (Christmas Eve),
Then mostly cloudy with snow and rain likely (70%) Thursday (Christmas Day).
snow level 4,000 ft. Monday, 3,500 ft. Monday night through Wednesday night, then 4,000 ft. Thursday.
highs 37-33 warming to 35 Tuesday cooling to 34 Tuesday lows 28-23 warming 24 Tuesday night.

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18.

12.18.25 Mostly cloudy with rain (possibly heavy at times) and a bit warmer this afternoon for your Thursday (2.00 in. of rain possible).

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An Upper Level High Pressure Ridge (“Arch” shape) is carrying a very strong Atmospheric River which will dump a lot of rain on the Pacific Northwest. The graphics for days 1-3 show a frontal system that will move over the Pacific Northwest today. The graphics for days 3-7 Sunday through Thursday show a series of very active fronts sliding through the Pacific Northwest through the period producing lots of rain.

ADVISORIES:

A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM UNTIL 10 AM TODAY FOR THE NORTH OREGON CASCADES AND THE CASCADES OF MARION AND LINN COUNTIES.
A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM TODAY FOR THE EAST SLOPES OF THE OREGON CASCADES.
A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM UNTIL 1 AM TODAY FOR THE UPPER HOOD RIVER VALLEY.
A HIGH WIND WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM UNTIL 7 PM TODAY FOR THE CENTRAL COAST OF OREGON AND THE CENTRAL COAST RANGE OF OREGON.
A HIGH WIND WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM UNTIL 10 PM TODAY FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST.
A HIGH WIND WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TODAY UNTIL 4 PM FRIDAY UNTIL 4 PM WEDNESDAY FOR NORTHERN AND EASTERN KLAMATH COUNTY, AND WESTERN, CENTRAL, AND EASTERN LAKE COUNTY.
A HIGH WIND WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM UNTIL 10 PM TODAY FOR THE CURRY COUNTY COAST.
A WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TODAY UNTIL 4 PM FRIDAY FOR NORTHERN AND EASTERN KLAMATH COUNTY, AND WESTERN, CENTRAL, AND EASTERN LAKE COUNTY.
A WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM TODAY FOR CENTRAL DOUGLAS COUNTY, EASTERN CURRY COUNTY AND JOSEPHINE COUNTY, AND THE EASTERN DOUGLAS COUNTY FOOTHILLS.
A FLOOD WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT UNTIL EARLY SATURDAY MORNING FOR THE WILSON RIVER NEAR TILLAMOOK, AFFECTING TILLAMOOK COUNTY, JOHNSON CREEK AT SYCAMORE AFFECTING CLACKAMAS AND MULTNOMAH COUNTIES, THE CLACKAMAS RIVER AT ESTACADA AFFECTING CLACKAMAS COUNTY, SIUSLAW RIVER AT MAPLETON AFFECTING LANE COUNTY, THE MARYS RIVER NEAR PHILOMATH AFFECTING BENTON COUNTY, THE LUCKIAMUTE RIVER NEAR SUVER AFFECTING BENTON AND POLK COUNTIES, AND THE PUDDING RIVER AT AURORA AFFECTING MARION AND CLACKAMAS COUNTIES.
A FLOOD WATCH IS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT FOR CLATSOP COUNTY COAST, TILLAMOOK COUNTY COAST, CENTRAL COAST OF OREGON, NORTH OREGON COAST,THE LOWER COLUMBIA RIVER, TUALATIN VALLEY, PARTLAND WEST HILLS, THE TUALATIN VALLEY, PORTLAND WEST HILLS AND CHEHALEM MOUNTAIN, THE INNER PORTLAND METRO, EAST PORTLAND METRO, OUTER SOUTHEAST PORTLAND METRO, WEST CENTRAL WILLAMETTE VALLEY, EAST CENTRAL WILLAMETTE VALLEY, THE BENTON COUNTY LOWLANDS, LINN COUNTY LOWLANDS, AND THE LANE COUNTY LOWLANDS.
A FLOOD WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON UNTIL EARLY FRIDAY AFTERNOON FOR THE SILETZ RIVER AT SILETZ AFFECTING LINCOLN COUNTY.
A FLOOD WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE SATURDAY MORNING FOR THE CLACKAMAS RIVER NEAR OREGON CITY AFFECTING LINCOLN COUNTY.
A FLOOD WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM FROM THIS EVENING UNTIL FRIDAY AFTERNOON FOR THE SANDY RIVER NEAR BULL RUN AFFECTING CLACKAMAS AND MULTNOMAH COUNTIES.
A FLOOD WATCH IS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT FOR CLATSOP COUNTY COAST, TILLAMOOK COUNTY COAST, CENTRAL COAST OF OREGON, NORTH OREGON COAST,THE LOWER COLUMBIA RIVER, TUALATIN VALLEY, PARTLAND WEST HILLS, THE TUALATIN VALLEY, PORTLAND WEST HILLS AND CHEHALEM MOUNTAIN, THE INNER PORTLAND METRO, EAST PORTLAND METRO, OUTER SOUTHEAST PORTLAND METRO, WEST CENTRAL WILLAMETTE VALLEY, EAST CENTRAL WILLAMETTE VALLEY, THE BENTON COUNTY LOWLANDS, LINN COUNTY LOWLANDS, AND THE LANE COUNTY LOWLANDS.
A HIGH WIND WATCH IS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING FOR NORTHERN AND EASTERN KLAMATH COUNTY AND WESTERN, CENTRAL, AND EASTERN LAKE 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 36 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 54 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.

Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 60 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.

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

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

Mostly cloudy with rain (possibly heavy at times) and a bit warmer this afternoon (2.00 in. of rain possible), evening rain (possibly heavy at times), rain late tonight (2.00 in. of rain possible),
Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain Friday, showers Friday night,
Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of showers Saturday, then a good (50%) chance of rain Saturday night.
highs 58 -48 lows 43-36 warming to 38 Saturday night.
Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain Sunday (Winter Solstice 7:03 AM), rain Sunday night,
Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain likely (70%) Monday and at night,
Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of rain Tuesday, a good (50%) chance of rain Tuesday night,
Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain, then a mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of rain Wednesday afternoon.
highs 49-52 cooling to 49 Tuesday lows 36-42 cooling to 39 Monday night (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:

SATURDAY DECEMBER 20TH

Ducks vs. James Madison Dukes at Autzen Stadium- Game Time: 4:30 pm PST: Weather Forecast: Preliminary weather forecast: Cloudy 48 degrees, Cooling as the game progresses.

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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:

Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain, rain this afternoon, breezy (Wind: S 15-25 mph), evening rain (possibly heavy at times), rain (possibly heavy at times) and breezy (Wind: SW 15-25 mph gusts to 40 mph) tonight,
Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit cooler Friday (snow level 3,000 ft.), evening rain and snow, then a (50%) chance of rain and snow late Friday night,
Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain and snow, a bit cooler with a (40%) chance of rain Saturday afternoon and evening, then rain likely (70%) late Saturday night.
highs 60-49 lows cooling to 46-40 warming to 42 Saturday night .
Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit warmer Sunday (Winter Solstice 7:03 AM) , rain Sunday night,
Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit cooler Monday, evening rain likely (70%), rain and snow likely (70%) at night,
Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow and a bit cooler Tuesday, a good (50%) chance of rain and snow Tuesday night,
Then mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow Wednesday.
highs 52-46 lows 42-37 (seasonal averages high 48 low 36).

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

Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with coastal rain today while inland AM rain likely (70%), inland rain this afternoon, Windy (Wind: S 30-40 mph) shifting S heavy rain possible) and very windy (Coastal Wind: S 30-45 mph while Inland Wind: S 30-40 mph shifting SW 20-30 mph in the afternoon, Coastal Wind: S 25-40 mph, rain (possibly heavy at times) tonight and very windy (Wind: SW 25-40 mph gusts to 60 mph decreasing to SW 20-30 mph gusts to 45 mph late at night),
Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain Friday and in the evening, then rain likely (70%) and colder late Friday night,
Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain likely (70%) Saturday, then rain Saturday night,
highs 62-54 lows 46-40 warming to 42 Saturday night.
Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain Sunday (Winter Solstice 7:03 AM) and at night,
Mostly cloudy with rains and a bit cooler Monday, rain likely (70%) Monday night,
Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain likely (70%) Tuesday and at night,
Mostly cloudy with AM rain and snow likely (70%), then rain likely (70%) and a bit cooler Wednesday afternoon.
highs 59-52 lows 409-39 (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 slight (20%) chance of snow (precipitation possibly heavy at times), rain and breezy and a bit warmer this afternoon (2 in. of rain possible, 2 in. of snow possible) and breezy (Wind: SW 15-25 mph gusts to 55 mph), rain with a slight (20%) chance of snow late tonight (2.00 in. of rain possible, 2 in. of snow possible),
Mostly cloudy with rain and snow and a bit cooler Friday (AM snow possibly heavy at times), then snow and rain showers at night,
Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of snow and rain showers and a bit cooler Saturday, then snow likely (70%) with a (%) chance of rain Saturday night.
snow level 8,000 ft. today, 6,500 ft. tonight, 3,500 ft. Friday, 2,500 ft. Friday, then 2,500 ft. Friday night.
highs 43-33 lows 32-21 warming to 26 Saturday night.
Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain and snow Sunday (Winter Solstice 7:03 AM), rain and snow Sunday night,
Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with snow with rain likely (70%) Monday, a good (50%) chance of snow and rain at night,
Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of snow and rain Tuesday, a good (50%) chance of rain and snow Tuesday night,
Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain and snow, then a mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of snow and rain Wednesday afternoon.
snow level 5,500 ft. Sunday, 5,000 ft. Sunday night, 4,000 ft. Monday, then 3,500 ft. Monday night through Wednesday.
highs 37-33 warming to 35 Tuesday cooling to 34 Tuesday lows 28-23 warming 24 Tuesday night.

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18.

12.17.25 Mostly cloudy with rain late tonight (0.25 in. of rain possible). What about your Thursday?

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An Upper Level High Pressure Ridge (“Arch” shape) is carrying a very strong Atmospheric River which will dump a lot of rain on the Pacific Northwest. The graphics for days 1-3 show a frontal system that will move over the Pacific Northwest Thursday. The graphics for days 3-7 Saturday through Wednesday show a series of very active fronts sliding through the Pacific Northwest through the period producing lots of rain.

ADVISORIES:

*A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM UNTIL 10 AM THURSDAY FOR THE NORTH OREGON CASCADES AND THE CASCADES OF MARION AND LINN COUNTIES.
*A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM THURSDAY FOR THE EAST SLOPES OF THE OREGON CASCADES.
*A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM UNTIL 1 AM THURSDAY FOR THE UPPER HOOD RIVER VALLEY.
*A HIGH WIND WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM UNTIL 7 PM THURSDAY FOR THE CENTRAL COAST OF OREGON AND THE CENTRAL COAST RANGE OF OREGON.
*A HIGH WIND WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM UNTIL 10 PM THURSDAY FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST.
*A HIGH WIND WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THURSDAY UNTIL 4 PM FRIDAY UNTIL 4 PM WEDNESDAY FOR NORTHERN AND EASTERN KLAMATH COUNTY, AND WESTERN, CENTRAL, AND EASTERN LAKE COUNTY.
*A HIGH WIND WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM UNTIL 10 PM THURSDAY FOR THE CURRY COUNTY COAST.
*A WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THURSDAY UNTIL 4 PM FRIDAY FOR NORTHERN AND EASTERN KLAMATH COUNTY, AND WESTERN, CENTRAL, AND EASTERN LAKE COUNTY.
*A WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM WEDNESDAY FOR THE NORTH OREGON COAST RANGE LOWLANDS, THE CENTRAL OREGON COAST RANGE LOWLANDS, THE NORTH OREGON COAST RANGE, , THE 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 THIS EVENING UNTIL 4 AM WEDNESDAY FOR THE LOWER COLUMBIA RIVER, THE TUALATIN VALLEY, PORTLAND WEST HILLS AND CHEHALEM MOUNTAIN, THE INNER PORTLAND METRO, EAST PORTLAND METRO, AND OUTER SOUTHEAST PORTLAND METRO.
*A WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THURSDAY UNTIL 7 AM THURSDAY FOR CENTRAL DOUGLAS COUNTY, EASTERN CURRY COUNTY AND JOSEPHINE COUNTY, AND THE EASTERN DOUGLAS COUNTY FOOTHILLS.
*A FLOOD WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT UNTIL EARLY SATURDAY MORNING FOR THE WILSON RIVER NEAR TILLAMOOK, AFFECTING TILLAMOOK COUNTY, JOHNSON CREEK AT SYCAMORE AFFECTING CLACKAMAS AND MULTNOMAH COUNTIES, THE CLACKAMAS RIVER AT ESTACADA AFFECTING CLACKAMAS COUNTY, SIUSLAW RIVER AT MAPLETON AFFECTING LANE COUNTY, THE MARYS RIVER NEAR PHILOMATH AFFECTING BENTON COUNTY, THE LUCKIAMUTE RIVER NEAR SUVER AFFECTING BENTON AND POLK COUNTIES, AND THE PUDDING RIVER AT AURORA AFFECTING MARION AND CLACKAMAS COUNTIES.
A FLOOD WARNING IS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT FOR CLATSOP COUNTY COAST, TILLAMOOK COUNTY COAST, CENTRAL COAST OF OREGON, NORTH OREGON COAST,THE LOWER COLUMBIA RIVER, TUALATIN VALLEY, PARTLAND WEST HILLS, THE TUALATIN VALLEY, PORTLAND WEST HILLS AND CHEHALEM MOUNTAIN, THE INNER PORTLAND METRO, EAST PORTLAND METRO, OUTER SOUTHEAST PORTLAND METRO, WEST CENTRAL WILLAMETTE VALLEY, EAST CENTRAL WILLAMETTE VALLEY, THE BENTON COUNTY LOWLANDS, LINN COUNTY LOWLANDS, AND THE LANE COUNTY LOWLANDS.
A FLOOD WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON UNTIL EARLY FRIDAY AFTERNOON FOR THE SILETZ RIVER AT SILETZ AFFECTING LINCOLN COUNTY.
A FLOOD WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE SATURDAY MORNING FOR THE CLACKAMAS RIVER NEAR OREGON CITY AFFECTING LINCOLN COUNTY.
A FLOOD WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM FROM THURSDAY EVENING UNTIL FRIDAY AFTERNOON FOR THE SANDY RIVER NEAR BULL RUN AFFECTING CLACKAMAS AND MULTNOMAH COUNTIES.
A FLOOD WATCH IS IN EFFECT FROM LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT FOR CLATSOP COUNTY COAST, TILLAMOOK COUNTY COAST, CENTRAL COAST OF OREGON, NORTH OREGON COAST,THE LOWER COLUMBIA RIVER, TUALATIN VALLEY, PARTLAND WEST HILLS, THE TUALATIN VALLEY, PORTLAND WEST HILLS AND CHEHALEM MOUNTAIN, THE INNER PORTLAND METRO, EAST PORTLAND METRO, OUTER SOUTHEAST PORTLAND METRO, WEST CENTRAL WILLAMETTE VALLEY, EAST CENTRAL WILLAMETTE VALLEY, THE BENTON COUNTY LOWLANDS, LINN COUNTY LOWLANDS, AND THE LANE COUNTY LOWLANDS.
A HIGH WIND WATCH IS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING FOR NORTHERN AND EASTERN KLAMATH COUNTY AND WESTERN, CENTRAL, AND EASTERN LAKE 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 43 in the Good 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 63 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 late tonight (0.25 in. of rain possible),
Mostly cloudy with rain (possibly heavy at times) and a bit warmer Thursday afternoon (2.00 in. of rain possible), evening rain (possibly heavy at times), rain late Thursday night (2.00 in. of rain possible),
Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain Friday, showers Friday night,
Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of showers Saturday, then a good (50%) chance of rain Saturday night.
lows 42-44 cooling to 37 Friday night warming to 38 Saturday night highs 58 -48.
Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain Sunday (Winter Solstice 7:03 AM), rain Sunday night,
Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain likely (70%) Monday and at night,
Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of rain Tuesday, a good (50%) chance of rain Tuesday night,
Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain, then a mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of rain Wednesday afternoon.
highs 49-52 cooling to 49 Tuesday lows 36-42 cooling to 39 Monday night (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:

SATURDAY DECEMBER 20TH

Ducks vs. James Madison Dukes at Autzen Stadium- Game Time: 4:30 pm PST: Weather Forecast: Preliminary weather forecast: Mostly Cloudy, Showers 47 degrees, Cooling as the game progresses.

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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:

Cloudy with a good (50%) chance of late evening rain with patchy fog late tonight,
Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain, rain Thursday afternoon, breezy (Wind: S 15-25 mph), evening rain (possibly heavy at times), rain (possibly heavy at times) and breezy (Wind: SW 15-25 mph gusts to 40 mph) Thursday night,
Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit cooler Friday (snow level 3,000 ft.), evening rain and snow, then a (50%) chance of rain and snow late Friday night,
Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain and snow, a bit cooler with a (40%) chance of rain Saturday afternoon and evening, then rain likely (70%) late Saturday night.
lows cooling to 44-48 cooling to 37 Friday night warming to 42 Saturday night highs 60-49.
Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit warmer Sunday (Winter Solstice 7:03 AM) , rain Sunday night,
Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit cooler Monday, evening rain likely (70%), rain and snow likely (70%) at night,
Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow and a bit cooler Tuesday, a good (50%) chance of rain and snow Tuesday night,
Then mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow Wednesday.
highs 52-46 lows 42-37 (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 evening coastal rain while a good (50%) chance of evening inland rain, rain with patchy fog late tonight,
Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with coastal rain Thursday while inland AM rain likely (70%), inland rain Thursday afternoon, Windy (Wind: S 30-40 mph) shifting S heavy rain possible) and very windy (Coastal Wind: S 30-45 mph while Inland Wind: S 30-40 mph shifting SW 20-30 mph in the afternoon, Coastal Wind: S 25-40 mph, rain (possibly heavy at times) Thursday night and very windy (Wind: SW 25-40 mph gusts to 60 mph decreasing to SW 20-30 mph gusts to 45 mph late at night),
Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain Friday and in the evening, then rain likely (70%) and colder late Friday night,
Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain likely (70%) Saturday, then rain Saturday night,
lows 43-46 cooling to 40 Friday night warming to 42 Saturday night highs 62-54.
Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain Sunday (Winter Solstice 7:03 AM) and at night,
Mostly cloudy with rains and a bit cooler Monday, rain likely (70%) Monday night,
Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain likely (70%) Tuesday and at night,
Mostly cloudy with AM rain and snow likely (70%), then rain likely (70%) and a bit cooler Wednesday afternoon.
highs 59-52 lows 409-39 (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 slight (20%) chance of evening snow showers, snow and rain late tonight (0.50 in. of rain possible, 2 in. of rain possible),
Mostly cloudy with AM rain and a slight (20%) chance of snow (precipitation possibly heavy at times), rain and breezy and a bit warmer Thursday afternoon (2 in. of rain possible, 2 in. of snow possible) and breezy (Wind: SW 15-25 mph gusts to 55 mph), rain with a slight (20%) chance of snow late Thursday night (2.00 in. of rain possible, 2 in. of snow possible),
Mostly cloudy with rain and snow and a bit cooler Friday (AM snow possibly heavy at times), then snow and rain showers at night,
Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of snow and rain showers and a bit cooler Saturday, then snow likely (70%) with a (%) chance of rain Saturday night.
snow level 3,000 ft. tonight, 8,000 ft.Thursday, 6,500 ft. Thursday night, 3,500 ft. Friday, 2,500 ft. Friday, then 2,500 ft. Friday night.
lows 25-32 cooling to 22 Friday night warming to 26 Saturday night highs 43-33.
Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain and snow Sunday (Winter Solstice 7:03 AM), rain and snow Sunday night,
Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with snow with rain likely (70%) Monday, a good (50%) chance of snow and rain at night,
Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of snow and rain Tuesday, a good (50%) chance of rain and snow Tuesday night,
Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain and snow, then a mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of snow and rain Wednesday afternoon.
snow level 5,500 ft. Sunday, 5,000 ft. Sunday night, 4,000 ft. Monday, then 3,500 ft. Monday night through Wednesday.
highs 37-33 warming to 35 Tuesday cooling to 34 Tuesday lows 28-23 warming 24 Tuesday night.

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