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11.
12.11.25 Partly cloudy this evening, mostly cloudy with patchy fog late tonight. What about your Friday.
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The  Atmospheric River  is slowly moving away from the Pacific Northwest.  The graphics for days 1-3 show a frontal system vacillating back and forth over the Pacific Northwest during the period. The graphics for days 3-7 Sunday through Thursday show a series of very active fronts sliding through the Pacific Northwest through the period.

ADVISORIES:

  • A FLOOD WARNING IS IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE TONIGHT FOR THE LUCKIAMUTE RIVER NEAR SUVER AFFECTING POLK AND BENTON COUNTIES AND THE PUDDING RIVER AT AURORA AFFECTING CLACKAMAS AND MARION COUNTIES.
  • A COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR MINOR TIDAL OVERFLOW UNTIL 10 PM TONIGHT FOR THE CLATSOP COUNTY COAST AND THE TILLAMOOK COUNTY COAST.
  • AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM MST FRIDAY UNTIL 5 AM MST MONDAY FOR HARNEY COUNTY, BAKER COUNTY, MALHEUR COUNTY, AND THE OREGON LOWER TREASURE VALLEY.

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 54 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 59 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 65 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:

  • Partly cloudy this evening, mostly cloudy with patchy fog late tonight,
  • Patchy dense AM fog, a mix of clouds and sun and cooler Friday, partly cloudy with patchy fog dense late Friday night,
  • Patchy dense AM fog, sunny and a bit warmer Saturday afternoon, partly cloudy in the evening, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain late at night,
  • Then mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Sunday, then a  good (50%) chance of rain Sunday night.
  • lows 42-36 warming to 46 Sunday night highs 53-55.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain Monday, rain Monday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain Tuesday and at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain Wednesday, rain Wednesday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy with rain Thursday.
  • highs 59-52 lows 47-42 (seasonal averages high 47 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: Too soon for a Preliminary weather forecast.

 

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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:

  • Mostly clear with patchy late evening fog, partly cloudy with patchy fog late tonight,
  • Patchy AM fog, sunny and a bit cooler Friday afternoon, mostly clear with patchy fog Friday night,
  • Patchy AM fog, sunny and a  bit warmer Saturday afternoon, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening rain, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain late at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of rain Sunday, then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Sunday night.
  • lows 49-45 warming to 47 Sunday night highs near 58.
  • Mostly cloudy with rain Monday and Monday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain likely (70%) Tuesday, rain and colder at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit cooler Wednesday, rain Wednesday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain Thursday.
  • highs 62-52 warming to 53 Thursday lows 49-44 warming to 45 Wednesday night  (seasonal averages high 48 low 37).

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

  • Becoming partly cloudy late tonight,
  • Sunny and a bit cooler Friday, mostly clear with patchy coastal fog late Friday night,
  • Patchy AM coastal fog, sunny and a bit warmer Saturday, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain  late at night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of rain Sunday, a (40%) chance of rain Sunday night.
  • lows 55-49 highs 62-63 cooling back to 62 Sunday.
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms, rain and a bit warmer Monday afternoon, rain Monday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain Tuesday, rain at night,
  • Rain and a bit cooler Wednesday, rain Wednesday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain Thursday.
  • highs 62-63 cooling to 58 Wednesday lows 49-46 (seasonal averages high 53 low 40).

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

  • Mostly clear tonight,
  • Mostly sunny and a bit cooler Friday, partly cloudy in the evening, mostly clear late Friday night,
  • Sunny and a bit warmer Saturday, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain late at night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of rain Sunday, then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Sunday night.
  • free air freezing level 12,000 ft. rising to 13,000 ft. late tonight, 13,000 ft. Friday and Friday night, 13,000 ft. falling to 12,000 ft. Saturday afternoon,  snow level 6,500 ft. Saturday night and Sunday, then 7,500 ft. Sunday night.
  • lows 36-37 cooling back to 36 Saturday night warming to 38 Sunday night highs 54-56 cooling to 52 Sunday.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain Monday, rain Monday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain and a slight (20%) chance of snow  Tuesday (snow possibly heavy at times), rain and snow at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with snow and rain Wednesday, snow and rain Wednesday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and as bit warmer with rain and snow Thursday.
  • snow level, 8,000 ft. Monday and Monday night, 6,500 ft. Tuesday, 5,000 ft. Tuesday night, 4,000 ft. Wednesday and Wednesday night, then 5,000 ft. Thursday.
  • highs 48-34 warming to 38 Thursday lows 38-29.
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Dec
10.
12.11.25 Clouds and sun with a  slight chance of AM rain, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler this afternoon for your Thursday.
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  The  Atmospheric River  is slowly moving away from the Pacific Northwest.  The graphics for days 1-3 show a frontal system vacillating back and forth over the Pacific Northwest during the period. The graphics for days 3-7 Sunday through Thursday show a series of very active fronts sliding through the Pacific Northwest through the period.

ADVISORIES:

  • A FLOOD WARNING IS IN EFFECT FOR THE LUCKIAMUTE RIVER NEAR SUVER AFFECTING POLK AND BENTON COUNTIES UNTIL EARLY THIS AFTERNOON.
  • A FLOOD WATCH IS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON FOR CLATSOP COUNTY COAST, TILLAMOOK COUNTY COAST, CENTRAL COAST OF OREGON, NORTHERN OREGON COAST RANGE LOWLANDS, THE CENTRAL OREGON COAST RANGE LOWLANDS, NORTH OREGON COAST RANGE, CENTRAL OREGON COAST RANGE, LOWER COLUMBIA RIVER, TUALATIN VALLEY, PORTLAND WEST HILLS AND CHEHALEM MOUNTAIN, INNER PORTLAND METRO, EAST PORTLAND METRO, OUTER SOUTHEAST PORTLAND METRO, WEST CENTRAL WILLAMETTE VALLEY, EAST CENTRAL WILLAMETTE VALLEY, BENTON COUNTY LOWLANDS, LINN COUNTY LOWLANDS, WEST COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE OF OREGON ABOVE 500 FT., WEST COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE I-84 CORRIDOR, UPPER HOOD RIVER VALLEY, CENTRAL COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE I-84 CORRIDOR, CLACKAMAS COUNTY CASCADE FOOTHILLS, CASCADE FOOTHILLS IN LINN AND MARION COUNTIES, AND THE CASCADES OF LANE COUNTY.
  • A WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON FOR CLATSOP COUNTY COAST, TILLAMOOK COUNTY COAST, CENTRAL COAST OF OREGON, NORTHERN OREGON COAST RANGE LOWLANDS, THE CENTRAL OREGON COAST RANGE LOWLANDS, NORTH OREGON COAST RANGE, CENTRAL OREGON COAST RANGE, LOWER COLUMBIA RIVER, TUALATIN VALLEY, PORTLAND WEST HILLS AND CHEHALEM MOUNTAIN, INNER PORTLAND METRO, EAST PORTLAND METRO, OUTER SOUTHEAST PORTLAND METRO, WEST CENTRAL WILLAMETTE VALLEY, EAST CENTRAL WILLAMETTE VALLEY.
  • A WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM TODAY FOR THE EASTERN COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE OF OREGON, LOWER COLUMBIA BASIN OF OREGON, THE FOOTHILLS OF THE NORTHERN BLUE MOUNTAINS OF OREGON, THE FOOTHILLS OF THE SOUTHERN BLUE MOUNTAINS OF OREGON, AND NORTH CENTRAL OREGON.
  • AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM MST FRIDAY UNTIL 5 AM MST MONDAY FOR HARNEY COUNTY, BAKER COUNTY, MALHEUR COUNTY, AND THE OREGON LOWER TREASURE VALLEY.

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 35 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 28 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:

  • Clouds and sun with a  slight (20%) chance of AM rain, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler this afternoon, partly cloudy this evening, mostly cloudy with patchy fog late tonight,
  • Patchy AM fog, mostly sunny and a bit cooler Friday, partly cloudy with patchy dense fog late at night,
  • Patchy dense AM fog, mostly sunny and a bit cooler Saturday, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) of evening rain,  then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Saturday night.
  • highs 60-55 lows 42-37 warming to 42 Saturday night.
  • Mostly cloudy and  bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of rain Sunday and Sunday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain likely (70%) Monday, rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain Tuesday and Tuesday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain Wednesday.
  • highs 56-59 cooling to 53 Wednesday lows 45-43 (seasonal averages high 47 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: Too soon for a Preliminary weather forecast.

 

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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:

  • Mostly cloudy with patchy AM fog, sunny and a bit cooler this afternoon, partly cloudy with patchy fog late tonight,
  • Some AM clouds with patchy fog, sunny and a bit cooler Friday afternoon, mostly clear wit patchy fog late at night,
  • Patchy AM fog, sunny and a  bit warmer Saturday afternoon, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening rain, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Saturday night and patchy fog late.
  • highs 63-56 lows 42-40 warming back to 42.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a (40%) chance of rain Sunday, patchy evening fog, mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain Sunday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain Monday and at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain likely (70%) Tuesday, rain likely Tuesday night,
  • AM rain likely (70%), then rain Wednesday afternoon.
  • highs 58-56 lows 42-46  (seasonal averages high 48 low 37).

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

  • Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of coastal rain tonight with patchy later evening coastal fog continuing through late tonight while mostly cloudy with (30%) chance of inland rain with patchy dense fog tonight,
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM coastal rain with patchy fog and sunny and a bit warmer Thursday afternoon, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening coastal rain, patchy fog late Thursday night,
  • Partly cloudy with patchy AM fog, sunny and a bit cooler Friday afternoon, mostly clear with patchy evening inland fog while patchy coastal fog at night,
  • Patchy AM fog, sunny Saturday afternoon, then mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain with patchy fog  late Saturday night.
  • highs 63-62 warming to 64 Saturday lows 43-42 warming to 46 Saturday night.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain likely (70%) Sunday and Sunday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit warmer Monday, rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain Tuesday, rain Tuesday night,
  • Then rain Wednesday.
  • highs 62-63 cooling to 58 Wednesday lows 49-46 (seasonal averages high 53 low 40).

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

  • Partly cloudy with a slight  (20%) chance of evening showers, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers late tonight,
  • Mostly sunny with a slight (20%) chance of AM showers, mostly sunny and a bit cooler Thursday afternoon, mostly clear Thursday night,
  • Sunny and a bit warmer Friday, partly cloudy in the evening, mostly clear at night,
  • Sunny and a bit warmer Saturday, then partly cloudy Saturday night.
  • snow level 7,000 ft. tonight, 7,500 ft. Thursday, free air freezing level 12,000 ft. Thursday night, 13,000 ft. Friday and Friday night, then snow level 6,500 ft. Saturday and Saturday night.
  • highs 50-55 lows 35-37 cooling back to 35 Saturday night.
  • A mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of rain Sunday, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Sunday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain Monday, rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain and snow  Tuesday, rain and snow Tuesday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain and snow Wednesday.
  • snow level 6,500 ft. Sunday, 7,000 Sunday night, 8,000 ft. Monday, 7,500 Monday night, 6,000 ft. Tuesday, then 5,500 ft. Tuesday night, and Wednesday.
  • highs 48-39 lows 37-33.
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Dec
10.
12.10.25 A slight chance of evening showers, a 50% chance of showers late tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible).
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Atmospheric River  is slowly moving away from the Pacific Northwest.  The graphics for days 1-3 show a frontal system vacillating back and forth over the Pacific Northwest during the period. The graphics for days 3-7 Saturday through Wednesday show a series of very active fronts sliding through the Pacific Northwest through the period.

ADVISORIES:

 

  • A FLOOD WARNING IS IN EFFECT FOR THE LUCKIAMUTE RIVER NEAR SUVER AFFECTING POLK AND BENTON COUNTIES UNTIL EARLY THURSDAY AFTERNOON
  • A FLOOD WATCH IS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON FOR CLATSOP COUNTY COAST, TILLAMOOK COUNTY COAST, CENTRAL COAST OF OREGON, NORTHERN OREGON COAST RANGE LOWLANDS, THE CENTRAL OREGON COAST RANGE LOWLANDS, NORTH OREGON COAST RANGE, CENTRAL OREGON COAST RANGE, LOWER COLUMBIA RIVER, TUALATIN VALLEY, PORTLAND WEST HILLS AND CHEHALEM MOUNTAIN, INNER PORTLAND METRO, EAST PORTLAND METRO, OUTER SOUTHEAST PORTLAND METRO, WEST CENTRAL WILLAMETTE VALLEY, EAST CENTRAL WILLAMETTE VALLEY, BENTON COUNTY LOWLANDS, LINN COUNTY LOWLANDS, WEST COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE OF OREGON ABOVE 500 FT., WEST COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE I-84 CORRIDOR, UPPER HOOD RIVER VALLEY, CENTRAL COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE I-84 CORRIDOR, CLACKAMAS COUNTY CASCADE FOOTHILLS, CASCADE FOOTHILLS IN LINN AND MARION COUNTIES, AND THE CASCADES OF LANE COUNTY.
  • A WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON FOR CLATSOP COUNTY COAST, TILLAMOOK COUNTY COAST, CENTRAL COAST OF OREGON, NORTHERN OREGON COAST RANGE LOWLANDS, THE CENTRAL OREGON COAST RANGE LOWLANDS, NORTH OREGON COAST RANGE, CENTRAL OREGON COAST RANGE, LOWER COLUMBIA RIVER, TUALATIN VALLEY, PORTLAND WEST HILLS AND CHEHALEM MOUNTAIN, INNER PORTLAND METRO, EAST PORTLAND METRO, OUTER SOUTHEAST PORTLAND METRO, WEST CENTRAL WILLAMETTE VALLEY, EAST CENTRAL WILLAMETTE VALLEY.
  • A WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM THURSDAY FOR THE EASTERN COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE OF OREGON, LOWER COLUMBIA BASIN OF OREGON, THE FOOTHILLS OF THE NORTHERN BLUE MOUNTAINS OF OREGON, THE FOOTHILLS OF THE SOUTHERN BLUE MOUNTAINS OF OREGON, AND NORTH CENTRAL OREGON.
  • AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM MST FRIDAY UNTIL 5 AM MST MONDAY FOR HARNEY COUNTY, BAKER COUNTY, MALHEUR COUNTY, AND THE OREGON LOWER TREASURE VALLEY.

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 18 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 18 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 19 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA.org)
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Forecast for the Southern and lower Mid Willamette Valley including Eugene-Springfield and Albany-Corvallis:

  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening showers, a good (50%) chance of showers late tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Clouds and sun with a  slight (20%) chance of AM rain, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler Thursday afternoon, partly cloudy in the evening, mostly cloudy with patchy fog Thursday night,
  • Patchy AM fog, mostly sunny and a bit cooler Friday, partly cloudy with patchy dense fog late at night,
  • Patchy dense AM fog, mostly sunny and a bit cooler Saturday, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) of evening rain,  then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Saturday night.
  • lows 49-37warming to 42 Saturday night highs 60-55.
  • Mostly cloudy and  bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of rain Sunday and Sunday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain likely (70%) Monday, rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain Tuesday and Tuesday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain Wednesday.
  • highs 56-59 cooling to 53 Wednesday lows 45-43 (seasonal averages high 47 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: Too soon for a Preliminary weather forecast.

 

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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:

  • Partly cloudy with a (30%) chance of early evening, mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain with patchy dense fog late tonight,
  • Mostly cloudy with patchy AM fog, sunny and a bit cooler Thursday afternoon, partly cloudy with patchy fog late Thursday night,
  • Some AM clouds with patchy fog, sunny and a bit cooler Friday afternoon, mostly clear wit patchy fog late at night,
  • Patchy AM fog, sunny and a  bit warmer Saturday afternoon, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening rain, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Saturday night and patchy fog late.
  • lows 47-40 highs 63-56.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a (40%) chance of rain Sunday, patchy evening fog, mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain Sunday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain Monday and at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain likely (70%) Tuesday, rain likely Tuesday night,
  • AM rain likely (70%), then rain Wednesday afternoon.
  • highs 58-56 lows 42-46  (seasonal averages high 48 low 37).

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

  • Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of coastal rain tonight with patchy later evening coastal fog continuing through late tonight while mostly cloudy with (30%) chance of inland rain with patchy dense fog tonight,
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM coastal rain with patchy fog and sunny and a bit warmer Thursday afternoon, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening coastal rain, patchy fog late Thursday night,
  • Partly cloudy with patchy AM fog, sunny and a bit cooler Friday afternoon, mostly clear with patchy evening inland fog while patchy coastal fog at night,
  • Patchy AM fog, sunny Saturday afternoon, then mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain with patchy fog  late Saturday night.
  • lows 50-42 warming to 46 Saturday night highs 63-62 warming to 64 Saturday.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain likely (70%) Sunday and Sunday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit warmer Monday, rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain Tuesday, rain Tuesday night,
  • Then rain Wednesday.
  • highs 62-63 cooling to 58 Wednesday lows 49-46 (seasonal averages high 53 low 40).

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

  • Partly cloudy with a slight  (20%) chance of evening showers, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers late tonight,
  • Mostly sunny with a slight (20%) chance of AM showers, mostly sunny and a bit cooler Thursday afternoon, mostly clear Thursday night,
  • Sunny and a bit warmer Friday, partly cloudy in the evening, mostly clear at night,
  • Sunny and a bit warmer Saturday, then partly cloudy Saturday night.
  • snow level 7,000 ft. tonight, 7,500 ft. Thursday, free air freezing level 12,000 ft. Thursday night, 13,000 ft. Friday and Friday night, then snow level 6,500 ft. Saturday and Saturday night.
  • lows 35-37 cooling back to 35 Saturday night highs 50-55.
  • A mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of rain Sunday, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Sunday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain Monday, rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain and snow  Tuesday, rain and snow Tuesday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain and snow Wednesday.
  • snow level 6,500 ft. Sunday, 7,000 Sunday night, 8,000 ft. Monday, 7,500 Monday night, 6,000 ft. Tuesday, then 5,500 ft. Tuesday night, and Wednesday.
  • highs 48-39 lows 37-33.
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Dec
09.
12.10.25 A 50% chance of rain and a bit warmer today for your Wednesday (under 0.10 in. of rain possible). Heaviest rain to our north.
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Atmospheric River  Surges will continue pushing frontal systems and lots of moisture our way today.  The graphics for days 1-3 show frontal systems that moving through today with another following closely behind it. The graphics for days 3-7 Saturday through Wednesday show a series of very active fronts sliding through the Pacific Northwest through the period.

ADVISORIES:

  • A FLOOD WARNING IS IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE THIS MORNING FOR THE SILETZ RIVER AT SILETZ AFFECTING LINCOLN COUNTY.S IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING FOR JOHNSON CREEK AT SYCAMORE AFFECTING MULTNOMOAH COUNTY AND AND CLACKAMAS COUNTY.
  • A FLOOD WARNING IS IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY THIS AFTERNOON FOR THE WILSON RIVER NEAR TILLAMOOK AFFECTING TILLAMOOK COUNTY AND JOHNSON CREEK AT SYCAMORE AFFECTING CLACKAMAS AND MULTNOMAH COUNTIES.
  • A FLOOD WARNING IS IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY THIS MORNING FOR THE NAHALEM RIVER NEAR FOSS AFFECTING CLATSOP AND TILLALOOK COUNTIES.
  • A FLOOD WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM THIS MORNING UNTIL EARLY SATURDAY MORNING FOR THE PUDDING RIVER AT AURORA AFFECTING CLACKAMAS AND MARION COUNTIES.
  • A FLOOD WATCH IS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON FOR CLATSOP COUNTY COAST, TILLAMOOK COUNTY COAST, CENTRAL COAST OF OREGON, NORTHERN OREGON COAST RANGE LOWLANDS, THE CENTRAL OREGON COAST RANGE LOWLANDS, NORTH OREGON COAST RANGE, CENTRAL OREGON COAST RANGE, LOWER COLUMBIA RIVER, TUALATIN VALLEY, PORTLAND WEST HILLS AND CHEHALEM MOUNTAIN, INNER PORTLAND METRO, EAST PORTLAND METRO, OUTER SOUTHEAST PORTLAND METRO, WEST CENTRAL WILLAMETTE VALLEY, EAST CENTRAL WILLAMETTE VALLEY, BENTON COUNTY LOWLANDS, LINN COUNTY LOWLANDS, WEST COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE OF OREGON ABOVE 500 FT., WEST COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE I-84 CORRIDOR, UPPER HOOD RIVER VALLEY, CENTRAL COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE I-84 CORRIDOR, CLACKAMAS COUNTY CASCADE FOOTHILLS, CASCADE FOOTHILLS IN LINN AND MARION COUNTIES, AND THE CASCADES OF LANE COUNTY.
  • A WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON FOR CLATSOP COUNTY COAST, TILLAMOOK COUNTY COAST, CENTRAL COAST OF OREGON, NORTHERN OREGON COAST RANGE LOWLANDS, THE CENTRAL OREGON COAST RANGE LOWLANDS, NORTH OREGON COAST RANGE, CENTRAL OREGON COAST RANGE, LOWER COLUMBIA RIVER, TUALATIN VALLEY, PORTLAND WEST HILLS AND CHEHALEM MOUNTAIN, INNER PORTLAND METRO, EAST PORTLAND METRO, OUTER SOUTHEAST PORTLAND METRO, WEST CENTRAL WILLAMETTE VALLEY, EAST CENTRAL WILLAMETTE VALLEY.
  • A WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TODAY UNTIL 7 AM THURSDAY FOR THE EASTERN COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE OF OREGON, LOWER COLUMBIA BASIN OF OREGON, THE FOOTHILLS OF THE NORTHERN BLUE MOUNTAINS OF OREGON, THE FOOTHILLS OF THE SOUTHERN BLUE MOUNTAINS OF OREGON, AND NORTH CENTRAL OREGON.

HEALTH ADVISORIES:

  • A 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 23 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 70 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 38 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA.org)
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Forecast for the Southern and lower Mid Willamette Valley including Eugene-Springfield and Albany-Corvallis:

  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and a bit warmer today (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), a good (50%) chance of rain tonight,
  • Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of AM rain, a mix of clouds and sun with a (40%) chance of rain Thursday afternoon, partly cloudy at night,
  • Mostly sunny and a bit cooler Friday, partly cloudy in the evening, then mostly cloudy late Friday night.
  • highs 60-57 lows 48-39.
  • Mostly sunny and a bit cooler Saturday, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Saturday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and  bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of rain Sunday and at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain likely (70%) Monday, rain Monday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain likely (70%) Tuesday.
  • highs 55-54 warming to 56 Monday cooling to 54 Tuesday lows 42-44 (seasonal averages high 47 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: Too soon for a Preliminary weather forecast.

 

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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:

  • Mostly cloudy with patchy dense AM fog and a slight (20%) chance of rain, partly cloudy with patchy dense fog and a (30%) chance of rain and a bit cooler this afternoon, partly cloudy with patchy dense fog and a (30%) chance of evening rain, mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain with patchy dense fog late tonight,
  • Mostly cloudy with patchy AM fog and a slight (20%) chance of rain, mostly sunny and a bit cooler with patchy fog and a slight (20%) chance of rain Thursday afternoon, mostly clear with patchy evening fog, partly cloudy with patchy fog late at night,
  • Partly cloudy with patchy fog and a bit cooler Friday and Friday night.
  • highs 63-56 lows 47-40.
  • Partly cloudy with patchy fog, partly cloudy with patchy AM fog, a slight (20%) chance of rain  and a  bit warmer Saturday, mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain Saturday night and patchy fog late,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a (40%) chance of rain Sunday, patchy evening fog, mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain Sunday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain Monday and Monday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain likely (70%) Tuesday.
  • highs 58-56 lows 42-46  (seasonal averages high 48 low 37).

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

  • Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of coastal with patchy dense fog and a bit warmer today while a (30%) chance of inland rain with patchy dense fog and a bit warmer today, mostly cloudy coastal rain likely with patchy dense fog late tonight while a good (50%) chance of rain with patchy dense fog tonight,
  • Mostly cloudy with patchy AM fog and a (30%) chance of coastal rain while a slight (20%) of inland AM rain with patchy fog,  mostly sunny and a bit warmer  Thursday afternoon, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening rain, mostly cloudy with patchy fog late at night,
  • Patchy AM and late night fog, partly cloudy and a bit cooler Friday, then partly cloudy Friday night.
  • highs 62-63 cooling to 62 Friday lows 48-44.
  • Patchy AM fog, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Saturday afternoon, a (40%) chance of rain with patchy fog  Saturday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of rain Sunday and in the evening, rain likely (70%) at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain likely (70%), rain and a bit warmer Monday afternoon, evening rain, rain likely (70%)late Monday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain likely (70%) Tuesday.
  • highs 62-60 warming back t0 62 Monday cooling to 60 Tuesday lows 46-47 (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 slight (20%) chance of rain today, partly cloudy with a slight  (20%) chance of rain tonight,
  • Mostly sunny and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of rain Thursday, partly cloudy in the evening, mostly clear late at night,
  • Sunny Friday, then partly cloudy Friday night,
  • snow level 7,500 ft. today, 7,000 ft. tonight, 7,500 ft. Thursday, free air freezing level 12,000 ft. Thursday night and Friday, then 13,000 ft. Friday night.
  • highs 50-49 warming to 52 Friday lows 35-34 .
  • Sunny and a bit warmer Saturday, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening rain, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Saturday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and cooler with a good (50%) chance of AM rain, a mix of clouds and sun  with a good (50%) chance of rain Sunday, a good (50%) chance of rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) Monday, rain Monday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain and snow likely (70%) Tuesday .
  • free air freezing level 12,000 ft. Saturday, snow level 6,500 ft. Saturday night and Sunday, 7,000 Sunday night, 7,500 ft. Monday, 7,000 Monday night, then 6,000 ft. Tuesday.
  • highs 53-42 lows near 35.
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12.9.25 Mostly cloudy with rain likely tonight (0.10 in. of rain possible). Heaviest rain from Atmospheric River is to our far north.
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Atmospheric River  Surges will continue pushing frontal systems and lots of moisture our way today.  The graphics for days 1-3 show frontal systems that moving through today with another following closely behind it. The graphics for days 3-7 Saturday through Wednesday show a series of very active fronts sliding through the Pacific Northwest through the period.

ADVISORIES:

  • A FLOOD WARNING IS IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE THIS MORNING FOR THE SILETZ RIVER AT SILETZ AFFECTING LINCOLN COUNTY.S IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING FOR JOHNSON CREEK AT SYCAMORE AFFECTING MULTNOMOAH COUNTY AND AND CLACKAMAS COUNTY.
  • A FLOOD WARNING IS IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY THIS AFTERNOON FOR THE WILSON RIVER NEAR TILLAMOOK AFFECTING TILLAMOOK COUNTY AND JOHNSON CREEK AT SYCAMORE AFFECTING CLACKAMAS AND MULTNOMAH COUNTIES.
  • A FLOOD WARNING IS IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY THIS MORNING FOR THE NAHALEM RIVER NEAR FOSS AFFECTING CLATSOP AND TILLALOOK COUNTIES.
  • A FLOOD WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM THIS MORNING UNTIL EARLY SATURDAY MORNING FOR THE PUDDING RIVER AT AURORA AFFECTING CLACKAMAS AND MARION COUNTIES.
  • A FLOOD WATCH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM TONIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON FOR CLATSOP COUNTY COAST, TILLAMOOK COUNTY COAST, CENTRAL COAST OF OREGON, NORTHERN OREGON COAST RANGE LOWLANDS, THE CENTRAL OREGON COAST RANGE LOWLANDS, NORTH OREGON COAST RANGE, CENTRAL OREGON COAST RANGE, LOWER COLUMBIA RIVER, TUALATIN VALLEY, PORTLAND WEST HILLS AND CHEHALEM MOUNTAIN, INNER PORTLAND METRO, EAST PORTLAND METRO, OUTER SOUTHEAST PORTLAND METRO, WEST CENTRAL WILLAMETTE VALLEY, EAST CENTRAL WILLAMETTE VALLEY, BENTON COUNTY LOWLANDS, LINN COUNTY LOWLANDS, WEST COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE OF OREGON ABOVE 500 FT., WEST COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE I-84 CORRIDOR, UPPER HOOD RIVER VALLEY, CENTRAL COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE I-84 CORRIDOR, CLACKAMAS COUNTY CASCADE FOOTHILLS, CASCADE FOOTHILLS IN LINN AND MARION COUNTIES, AND THE CASCADES OF LANE COUNTY.
  • A WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON FOR CLATSOP COUNTY COAST, TILLAMOOK COUNTY COAST, CENTRAL COAST OF OREGON, NORTHERN OREGON COAST RANGE LOWLANDS, THE CENTRAL OREGON COAST RANGE LOWLANDS, NORTH OREGON COAST RANGE, CENTRAL OREGON COAST RANGE, LOWER COLUMBIA RIVER, TUALATIN VALLEY, PORTLAND WEST HILLS AND CHEHALEM MOUNTAIN, INNER PORTLAND METRO, EAST PORTLAND METRO, OUTER SOUTHEAST PORTLAND METRO, WEST CENTRAL WILLAMETTE VALLEY, EAST CENTRAL WILLAMETTE VALLEY.
  • A WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TODAY UNTIL 7 AM THURSDAY FOR THE EASTERN COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE OF OREGON, LOWER COLUMBIA BASIN OF OREGON, THE FOOTHILLS OF THE NORTHERN BLUE MOUNTAINS OF OREGON, THE FOOTHILLS OF THE SOUTHERN BLUE MOUNTAINS OF OREGON, AND NORTH CENTRAL OREGON.

HEALTH ADVISORIES:

  • A 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 23 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 70 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 38 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA.org)
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Forecast for the Southern and lower Mid Willamette Valley including Eugene-Springfield and Albany-Corvallis:

  • Mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) tonight (0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and a bit warmer Wednesday (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), a good (50%) chance of rain Wednesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of AM rain, a mix of clouds and sun with a (40%) chance of rain Thursday afternoon, partly cloudy at night,
  • Mostly sunny and a bit cooler Friday, partly cloudy in the evening, then mostly cloudy late Friday night.
  • lows 54-39 highs 60-57.
  • Mostly sunny and a bit cooler Saturday, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Saturday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and  bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of rain Sunday and at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain likely (70%) Monday, rain Monday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain likely (70%) Tuesday.
  • highs 55-54 warming to 56 Monday cooling to 54 Tuesday lows 42-44 (seasonal averages high 47 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: Too soon for a Preliminary weather forecast.

 

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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:

  • Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain tonight, patchy dense fog late,
  • Mostly cloudy with patchy dense AM fog and a slight (20%) chance of rain, partly cloudy with patchy dense fog and a (30%) chance of rain and a bit cooler Wednesday afternoon, partly cloudy with patchy dense fog and a (30%) chance of evening rain, mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain with patchy dense fog late Wednesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with patchy AM fog and a slight (20%) chance of rain, mostly sunny and a bit cooler with patchy fog and a slight (20%) chance of rain Thursday afternoon, mostly clear with patchy evening fog, partly cloudy with patchy fog late at night,
  • Partly cloudy with patchy fog and a bit cooler Friday and Friday night.
  • lows 52-40 highs 63-56.
  • Partly cloudy with patchy fog, partly cloudy with patchy AM fog, a slight (20%) chance of rain  and a  bit warmer Saturday, mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain Saturday night and patchy fog late,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a (40%) chance of rain Sunday, patchy evening fog, mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain Sunday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain Monday and Monday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain likely (70%) Tuesday.
  • highs 58-56 lows 42-46  (seasonal averages high 48 low 37).

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

  • Mostly cloudy with evening coastal rain likely (70%) and a good (50%) chance of coastal rain late tonight while inland late evening continuing overnight with patchy dense fog late tonight,
  • Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of coastal with patchy dense fog and a bit warmer Wednesday while a (30%) chance of inland rain with patchy dense fog and a bit warmer Wednesday, mostly cloudy coastal rain likely with patchy dense fog late at night while a good (50%) chance of rain with patchy dense fog Wednesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with patchy AM fog and a (30%) chance of coastal rain while a slight (20%) of inland AM rain with patchy fog,  mostly sunny and a bit warmer  Thursday afternoon, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening rain, mostly cloudy with patchy fog late at night,
  • Patchy AM and late night fog, partly cloudy and a bit cooler Friday, then partly cloudy Friday night.
  • lows 52-44 highs 62-63 cooling to 62 Friday.
  • Patchy AM fog, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Saturday afternoon, a (40%) chance of rain with patchy fog  Saturday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of rain Sunday and in the evening, rain likely (70%) at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain likely (70%), rain and a bit warmer Monday afternoon, evening rain, rain likely (70%)late Monday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain likely (70%) Tuesday.
  • highs 62-60 warming back t0 62 Monday cooling to 60 Tuesday lows 46-47 (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 rain likely (70%), a (40%) chance of rain tonight (1 in..00 of rain possible),
  • A mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of Wednesday, partly cloudy with a slight  (20%) chance of rain Wednesday night,
  • Mostly sunny and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of rain Thursday, partly cloudy in the evening, mostly clear late at night,
  • Sunny Friday, then partly cloudy Friday night,
  • snow level above 8,000 ft. tonight, 7,500 ft. Wednesday, 7,000 ft. Wednesday night, 7,500 ft. Thursday, free air freezing level 12,000 ft. Thursday night and Friday, then 13,000 ft. Friday night.
  • lows 42-35 highs 50-49 warming to 52 Friday.
  • Sunny and a bit warmer Saturday, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening rain, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Saturday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and cooler with a good (50%) chance of AM rain, a mix of clouds and sun  with a good (50%) chance of rain Sunday, a good (50%) chance of rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) Monday, rain Monday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain and snow likely (70%) Tuesday .
  • free air freezing level 12,000 ft. Saturday, snow level 6,500 ft. Saturday night and Sunday, 7,000 Sunday night, 7,500 ft. Monday, 7,000 Monday night, then 6,000 ft. Tuesday.
  • highs 53-42 lows near 35.
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Dec
08.
12.9.25 Mostly cloudy with rain and slightly warmer today for your Tuesday (0.75 in. of rain possible).
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Atmospheric River  Surges will continue pushing frontal systems and lots of moisture our way today.  The graphics for days 1-3 show frontal systems that moving through Sunday with another following closely behind it. The graphics for days 3-7  Friday through Tuesday show a series of very active fronts sliding through the Pacific Northwest through the period.

ADVISORIES:

  • A FLOOD WARNING IS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE FOR THE WILSON RIVER NEAR TILLAMOOK AFFECTING TILLAMOOK COUNTY AND JOHNSON CREEK AT SYCAMORE AFFECTING CLACKAMAS AND MULTNOMAH COUNTIES.
  • A FLOOD WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH TOMORROW MORNING FOR THE TRASK RIVER NEAR TILLAMOOK AFFECTING TILLAMOOK COUNTY.
  • A FLOOD ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM TONIGHT FOR CLATSOP COUNTY AND COLUMBIA COUNTY.
  • A FLOOD WATCH IS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT FOR CLATSOP COUNTY COAST, TILLAMOOK COUNTY COAST, CENTRAL COAST OF OREGON, NORTHERN OREGON COAST RANGE LOWLANDS, THE CENTRAL OREGON COAST RANGE LOWLANDS, NORTH OREGON COAST RANGE, CENTRAL OREGON COAST RANGE, LOWER COLUMBIA RIVER, TUALATIN VALLEY, PORTLAND WEST HILLS AND CHEHALEM MOUNTAIN, INNER PORTLAND METRO, EAST PORTLAND METRO, OUTER SOUTHEAST PORTLAND METRO, WEST CENTRAL WILLAMETTE VALLEY, EAST CENTRAL WILLAMETTE VALLEY, BENTON COUNTY LOWLANDS, LINN COUNTY LOWLANDS, WEST COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE OF OREGON ABOVE 500 FT., WEST COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE I-84 CORRIDOR, UPPER HOOD RIVER VALLEY, CENTRAL COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE I-84 CORRIDOR, CLACKAMAS COUNTY CASCADE FOOTHILLS, CASCADE FOOTHILLS IN LINN AND MARION COUNTIES, AND THE CASCADES OF LANE COUNTY.
  • A WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM TODAY FOR CLATSOP COUNTY COAST, TILLAMOOK COUNTY COAST, CENTRAL COAST OF OREGON, NORTHERN OREGON COAST RANGE LOWLANDS, THE CENTRAL OREGON COAST RANGE LOWLANDS, NORTH OREGON COAST RANGE, CENTRAL OREGON COAST RANGE, LOWER COLUMBIA RIVER, TUALATIN VALLEY, PORTLAND WEST HILLS AND CHEHALEM MOUNTAIN, INNER PORTLAND METRO, EAST PORTLAND METRO, OUTER SOUTHEAST PORTLAND METRO, WEST CENTRAL WILLAMETTE VALLEY, EAST CENTRAL WILLAMETTE VALLEY,AND THE CLACKAMAS COUNTY CASCADE FOOTHILLS.
  • A WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM TONIGHT FOR NORTHERN AND EASTERN KLAMATH COUNTY, AND WESTERN, CENTRAL, AND EASTERN LAKE COUNTY.
  • A WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM TODAY FOR EASTERN COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE OF OREGON AND NORTH CENTRAL OREGON.
  • A WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM TODAY FOR LOWER COLUMBIA BASIN OF OREGON, THE FOOTHILLS OF THE NORTHERN BLUE MOUNTAINS OF OREGON AND THE FOOTHILLS OF THE SOUTHERN BLUE MOUNTAINS OF OREGON.

HEALTH ADVISORIES:

  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT DUE TO A FOR WAPATO MARSH AT AT OAKS BOTTOM WILDLIFE REFUGE IN MULTNOMAH COUNTY. *PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR  ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THE WAPATO MASRSH TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING CYANOTOXINS.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR UPPER KLAMATH LAKE IN KLAMATH COUNTY E TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR  ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT KLAMATH LAKE TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR HELLS CANYON RESERVOIR IN BAKER AND WALLOWA  COUNTIES DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR  ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT HELLS CANYON RESERVOIR TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR OCHOCO LAKE IN CROOK COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR  ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT OCHOCO LAKE TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT DUE TO A FOR BROWNLEE RESERVOIR IN BAKER COUNTY DUE TO THE SPREAD OF CYANOBACTERIA *PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR  ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THE WILLAMETTE RIVER TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING CYANOTOXINS.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR ECKMAN LAKE IN LINCOLN COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF CYANOBACTERIA.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR  ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT ODEL LAKE TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING SAXITOXIN (PSP).
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR BULLY CREEK RESERVOIR IN MALHEUR COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR  ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT BULLY CREEK RESERVOIR TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR THIEF VALLEY RESERVOIR IN BAKER AND UNION COUNTIES DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR  ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THIEF VALLEY RESERVOIR TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR UPPER KLAMATH WILDLIFE REFUGE IN KLAMATH COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR  ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT UPPER KLAMATH WILDLIFE REFUGE TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT DUE TO PRESENCE OF CYANOBACTERIA FOR THE SOUTH UMPQUA RIVER.  *PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID POOLS OF WATER IN BEDROCK ALONG THE RIVER. AVOID WATER CONTACT, DO NOT DRINK THE WATER, AND KEEP CHILDREN AND PETS AWAY FROM THE POOLS OF WATER.
  • A PERMANENT HEALTH ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE SOUTH UMPQUA RIVER BAR. POOLS IN THE BEDROCK ALONG THE RIVERS EDGE ARE KNOWN TO DEVELOP BLUE-GREEN ALGAE (CYANOBACTERIAL) BLOOMS THAT CAN BE HARMFUL TO PETS AND PEOPLE IF ACCIDENTAL INGESTION OCCURS. SIGNS HAVE BEEN POSTED ALONG SEVERAL ACCESS AREAS ALONG THE  RIVER.

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Air Quality Index:
Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 28 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 69 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 48 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA.org)
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Forecast for the Southern and lower Mid Willamette Valley including Eugene-Springfield and Albany-Corvallis:

  • Mostly cloudy with rain and slightly warmer today (0.75 in. of rain possible), rain tonight (0.25 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit warmer Wednesday, evening rain likely (70%), a good (50%) chance of rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of AM rain, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with a (40%) chance of rain Thursday afternoon, partly cloudy in the evening, then mostly cloudy late Thursday night.
  • highs 59-62 cooling to 60 Thursday lows 53-44.
  • A mix of clouds and sun  and a bit cooler Friday, mostly cloudy late Friday night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of rain Saturday, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and  bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of rain Sunday and Sunday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain Monday.
  • highs 57-55 warming to 57 Monday lows 40-44 (seasonal averages high 47 low 35).

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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: Too soon for a Preliminary weather forecast.

 

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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:

  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain likely (70%), a good (50%) chance of rain this afternoon (0.10 in. of rain possible), a (40%) chance of rain tonight,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a (30%) chance of rain Wednesday, a (30%) chance of rain  with patchy fog late at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with patchy AM fog and a slight (20%) chance of rain, mostly sunny and a bit cooler with patchy fog and a slight (20%) chance of rain Thursday afternoon, then partly cloudy with patchy fog late Thursday night,.
  • highs 59-62 lows 53-45.
  • Partly cloudy with patchy fog and a bit cooler with patchy fog Friday afternoon and Friday night,
  • Some AM clouds with with patchy fog, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain  and a  bit cooler Saturday, mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain Saturday night and patchy fog late,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a (40%) chance of rain Sunday, patchy evening fog, a (40%) chance of rain Sunday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) Monday.
  • highs 60-56 lows 45-42 warming to 43 Saturday night  (seasonal averages high 48 low 37).

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

  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain likely (70%) this afternoon while inland rain likely (70%) today (0.25 in. of rain possible),  rain likely (70%) with inland patchy fog late tonight,
  • Patchy AM inland fog, mostly cloudy with coastal rain likely (70%) while a good (50%) chance of inland rain Wednesday, evening coastal rain likely (70%) with a (%) chance of coastal rain late at night while inland patchy fog with with a (40%) chance of rain Wednesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with patchy AM fog, mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of  rain Thursday afternoon, then partly cloudy with patchy fog late Thursday night.
  • highs 62-64 lows 53- 45.
  • Partly cloudy and a bit cooler with patchy fog Friday, partly cloudy Friday night,
  • Patchy AM fog, partly cloudy and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of rain Saturday, rain likely (70%) Saturday night with patchy fog late at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of rain Sunday, a good (50%) chance of rain Sunday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) and a bit warmer Monday.
  • highs 63-59 warming to 62 Monday lows 44-46 (seasonal averages high 53 low 41).

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

  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit warmer today (2.00 in. of rain possible), rain tonight (0.75 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain likely (70%), a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer Wednesday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Wednesday night,
  • Mostly sunny and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain Thursday afternoon, partly cloudy in the evening, then mostly clear late Thursday night.
  • snow level above 8,000 ft. today and tonight, 8,000 ft. Wednesday through Thursday, free air freezing level 12,000 ft. Thursday night.
  • highs 45-53 lows 42-35.
  • Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Friday, partly cloudy in the evening, mostly clear Friday night,
  • Mostly sunny and a bit cooler Saturday, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and cooler with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow Sunday, a good (50%) chance of rain and snow Sunday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain and a slight (20%) chance of snow Monday.
  • snow level  8,000 ft. Thursday, free air freezing level 12,000 ft. Thursday night through Friday night, 11,000 ft. Saturday, snow level 6,500 ft. Saturday and Saturday night, 6,000 ft. Sunday and Sunday night, then 6,500 ft. Monday.
  • highs 53-42 warming to 45 Monday lows 36-33 warming to 34 Sunday night.
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Dec
08.
12.8.25 Mostly cloudy with AM showers, rain and a bit warmer this afternoon for your Monday(0.25 in. of rain possible).
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Atmospheric River  Surges will continue pushing frontal systems and lots of moisture our way.  The graphics for days 1-3 show frontal systems that moving through Sunday with another following closely behind it. The graphics for days 3-7  Thursday through Monday show a series of very active fronts sliding through the Pacific Northwest through the period.

ADVISORIES:

  • A FLOOD WARNING IS IN EFFECT MONDAY EVENING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE FOR THE WILSON RIVER NEAR TILLAMOOK AFFECTING TILLAMOOK COUNTY AND JOHNSON CREEK AT SYCAMORE AFFECTING CLACKAMAS AND MULTNOMAH COUNTIES.
  • *A FLOOD WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH TOMORROW MORNING FOR THE TRASK RIVER NEAR TILLAMOOK AFFECTING TILLAMOOK COUNTY.
  • *A FLOOD ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM TONIGHT FOR CLATSOP COUNTY AND COLUMBIA COUNTY.
  • A FLOOD WATCH IS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT FOR CLATSOP COUNTY COAST, TILLAMOOK COUNTY COAST, CENTRAL COAST OF OREGON, NORTHERN OREGON COAST RANGE LOWLANDS, THE CENTRAL OREGON COAST RANGE LOWLANDS, NORTH OREGON COAST RANGE, CENTRAL OREGON COAST RANGE, LOWER COLUMBIA RIVER, TUALATIN VALLEY, PORTLAND WEST HILLS AND CHEHALEM MOUNTAIN, INNER PORTLAND METRO, EAST PORTLAND METRO, OUTER SOUTHEAST PORTLAND METRO, WEST CENTRAL WILLAMETTE VALLEY, EAST CENTRAL WILLAMETTE VALLEY, BENTON COUNTY LOWLANDS, LINN COUNTY LOWLANDS, LANE COUNTY LOWLANDS, WEST COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE OF OREGON ABOVE 500 FT., WEST COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE I-84 CORRIDOR, UPPER HOOD RIVER VALLEY, CENTRAL COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE I-84 CORRIDOR, CLACKAMAS COUNTY CASCADE FOOTHILLS, CASCADE FOOTHILLS IN LINN AND MARION COUNTIES, AND THE CASCADES OF LANE COUNTY.
  • A WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TODAY UNTIL 4 AM TUESDAY FOR CLATSOP COUNTY COAST, TILLAMOOK COUNTY COAST, CENTRAL COAST OF OREGON, NORTHERN OREGON COAST RANGE LOWLANDS, THE CENTRAL OREGON COAST RANGE LOWLANDS, NORTH OREGON COAST RANGE, CENTRAL OREGON COAST RANGE, LOWER COLUMBIA RIVER, TUALATIN VALLEY, PORTLAND WEST HILLS AND CHEHALEM MOUNTAIN, INNER PORTLAND METRO, EAST PORTLAND METRO, OUTER SOUTHEAST PORTLAND METRO, WEST CENTRAL WILLAMETTE VALLEY, EAST CENTRAL WILLAMETTE VALLEY,AND THE CLACKAMAS COUNTY CASCADE FOOTHILLS.
  • A WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM TONIGHT UNTIL 10 PM TUESDAY FOR NORTHERN AND EASTERN KLAMATH COUNTY, AND WESTERN, CENTRAL, AND EASTERN LAKE COUNTY.
  • A WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TODAY UNTIL 7 AM TUESDAY FOR EASTERN COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE OF OREGON AND NORTH CENTRAL OREGON.
  • A WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM TODAY UNTIL 7 AM TUESDAY FOR LOWER COLUMBIA BASIN OF OREGON, THE FOOTHILLS OF THE NORTHERN BLUE MOUNTAINS OF OREGON AND THE FOOTHILLS OF THE SOUTHERN BLUE MOUNTAINS OF OREGON.
  • A COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR MINOR TIDAL OVERFLOW IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM UNTIL 6PM TODAY FOR THE CLATSUP COUNTY COAST AND THE TILLAMOOK COUNTY COAST.

HEALTH ADVISORIES:

  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT DUE TO A FOR WAPATO MARSH AT AT OAKS BOTTOM WILDLIFE REFUGE IN MULTNOMAH COUNTY. *PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR  ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THE WAPATO MASRSH TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING CYANOTOXINS.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR UPPER KLAMATH LAKE IN KLAMATH COUNTY E TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR  ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT KLAMATH LAKE TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR HELLS CANYON RESERVOIR IN BAKER AND WALLOWA  COUNTIES DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR  ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT HELLS CANYON RESERVOIR TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR OCHOCO LAKE IN CROOK COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR  ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT OCHOCO LAKE TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT DUE TO A FOR BROWNLEE RESERVOIR IN BAKER COUNTY DUE TO THE SPREAD OF CYANOBACTERIA *PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR  ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THE WILLAMETTE RIVER TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING CYANOTOXINS.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR ECKMAN LAKE IN LINCOLN COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF CYANOBACTERIA.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR  ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT ODEL LAKE TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING SAXITOXIN (PSP).
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR BULLY CREEK RESERVOIR IN MALHEUR COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR  ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT BULLY CREEK RESERVOIR TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR THIEF VALLEY RESERVOIR IN BAKER AND UNION COUNTIES DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR  ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THIEF VALLEY RESERVOIR TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR UPPER KLAMATH WILDLIFE REFUGE IN KLAMATH COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR  ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT UPPER KLAMATH WILDLIFE REFUGE TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT DUE TO PRESENCE OF CYANOBACTERIA FOR THE SOUTH UMPQUA RIVER.  *PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID POOLS OF WATER IN BEDROCK ALONG THE RIVER. AVOID WATER CONTACT, DO NOT DRINK THE WATER, AND KEEP CHILDREN AND PETS AWAY FROM THE POOLS OF WATER.
  • A PERMANENT HEALTH ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE SOUTH UMPQUA RIVER BAR. POOLS IN THE BEDROCK ALONG THE RIVERS EDGE ARE KNOWN TO DEVELOP BLUE-GREEN ALGAE (CYANOBACTERIAL) BLOOMS THAT CAN BE HARMFUL TO PETS AND PEOPLE IF ACCIDENTAL INGESTION OCCURS. SIGNS HAVE BEEN POSTED ALONG SEVERAL ACCESS AREAS ALONG THE  RIVER.

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Air Quality Index:
Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 28 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 69 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 48 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA.org)
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Forecast for the Southern and lower Mid Willamette Valley including Eugene-Springfield and Albany-Corvallis:

  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of evening rain, rain late tonight (0.50 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and slightly warmer Tuesday (0.75 in. of rain possible), rain Tuesday night (0.25 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit warmer Wednesday, evening rain likely (70%), a good (50%) chance of rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of AM rain, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with a (40%) chance of rain Thursday afternoon, partly cloudy in the evening, then mostly cloudy late Thursday night.
  • lows 52-53 cooling to 44 Thursday night highs 59-62 cooling to 60 Thursday.
  • A mix of clouds and sun  and a bit cooler Friday, mostly cloudy late Friday night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of rain Saturday, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and  bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of rain Sunday and Sunday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain Monday.
  • highs 57-55 warming to 57 Monday lows 40-44 (seasonal averages high 47 low 35).

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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: Too soon for a Preliminary weather forecast.

 

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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:

  • Mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain likely (70%), a (%) chance of rain Tuesday afternoon (0.10 in. of rain possible), a (40%) chance of rain Tuesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a (30%) chance of rain Wednesday, a (30%) chance of rain  with patchy fog late at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with patchy AM fog and a slight (20%) chance of rain, mostly sunny and a bit cooler with patchy fog and a slight (20%) chance of rain Thursday afternoon, then partly cloudy with patchy fog late Thursday night,.
  • lows 52-53 cooling to 49 Wednesday night highs 59-62 .
  • Partly cloudy with patchy fog and a bit cooler with patchy fog Friday afternoon and Friday night,
  • Some AM clouds with with patchy fog, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain  and a  bit cooler Saturday, mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain Saturday night and patchy fog late,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a (40%) chance of rain Sunday, patchy evening fog, a (40%) chance of rain Sunday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) Monday.
  • highs 60-56 lows 45-42 warming to 43 Saturday night  (seasonal averages high 48 low 37).

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

  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of evening rain, coastal rain late tonight while inland rain likely (70%) late tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible)
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain likely (70%) Tuesday afternoon while inland rain likely (70%) Tuesday (0.25 in. of rain possible),  rain likely (70%) with inland patchy fog late Tuesday night,
  • Patchy AM inland fog, mostly cloudy with coastal rain likely (70%) while a good (50%) chance of inland rain Wednesday, evening coastal rain likely (70%) with a (%) chance of coastal rain late at night while inland patchy fog with with a (40%) chance of rain Wednesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with patchy AM fog, mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of  rain Thursday afternoon, then partly cloudy with patchy fog late Thursday night.
  • lows 52-53 cooling to 45 Thursday night highs 62-64.
  • Partly cloudy and a bit cooler with patchy fog Friday, partly cloudy Friday night,
  • Patchy AM fog, partly cloudy and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of rain Saturday, rain likely (70%) Saturday night with patchy fog late at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of rain Sunday, a good (50%) chance of rain Sunday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) and a bit warmer Monday.
  • highs 63-59 warming to 62 Monday lows 44-46 (seasonal averages high 53 low 41).

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

  • Mostly cloudy with a (%) chance of evening rain, rain late tonight (1.00 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit warmer Tuesday (2.00 in. of rain possible), rain Tuesday night (0.75 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain likely (70%), a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer Wednesday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Wednesday night,
  • Mostly sunny and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain Thursday afternoon, partly cloudy in the evening, then mostly clear late Thursday night.
  • snow level 8,000 ft. rising to above 8,000 ft. late tonight, above 8,000 ft. Tuesday and Tuesday night, 8,000 ft. Wednesday through Thursday, free air freezing level 12,000 ft. Thursday night.
  • lows 39-42 cooling to 35 Tuesday night highs 45-53
  • Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Friday, partly cloudy in the evening, mostly clear Friday night,
  • Mostly sunny and a bit cooler Saturday, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and cooler with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow Sunday, a good (50%) chance of rain and snow Sunday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain and a slight (20%) chance of snow Monday.
  • snow level  8,000 ft. Thursday, free air freezing level 12,000 ft. Thursday night through Friday night, 11,000 ft. Saturday, snow level 6,500 ft. Saturday and Saturday night, 6,000 ft. Sunday and Sunday night, then 6,500 ft. Monday.
  • highs 53-42 warming to 45 Monday lows 36-33 warming to 34 Sunday night.
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Dec
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12.7.25 Mostly cloudy with showers tonight (0.10 in. of rain possible). What about your Monday?
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An Atmospheric River will continue pushing frontal systems and lots of moisture our way from the northwest.  The graphics for days 1-3 show frontal systems that moving through today with another following closely behind it. The graphics for days 3-7  Thursday through Monday show a series of very active fronts sliding through the Pacific Northwest through the period. That spells more RAIN.

ADVISORIES:

  • A FLOOD WARNING IS IN EFFECT MONDAY EVENING UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE FOR THE WILSON RIVER NEAR TILLAMOOK AFFECTING TILLAMOOK COUNTY AND JOHNSON CREEK AT SYCAMORE AFFECTING CLACKAMAS AND MULTNOMAH COUNTIES.
  • A FLOOD WATCH IS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT FOR CLATSOP COUNTY COAST, TILLAMOOK COUNTY COAST, CENTRAL COAST OF OREGON, NORTHERN OREGON COAST RANGE LOWLANDS, THE CENTRAL OREGON COAST RANGE LOWLANDS, NORTH OREGON COAST RANGE, CENTRAL OREGON COAST RANGE, LOWER COLUMBIA RIVER, TUALATIN VALLEY, PORTLAND WEST HILLS AND CHEHALEM MOUNTAIN, INNER PORTLAND METRO, EAST PORTLAND METRO, OUTER SOUTHEAST PORTLAND METRO, WEST CENTRAL WILLAMETTE VALLEY, EAST CENTRAL WILLAMETTE VALLEY, BENTON COUNTY LOWLANDS, LINN COUNTY LOWLANDS, LANE COUNTY LOWLANDS, WEST COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE OF OREGON ABOVE 500 FT., WEST COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE I-84 CORRIDOR, UPPER HOOD RIVER VALLEY, CENTRAL COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE I-84 CORRIDOR, CLACKAMAS COUNTY CASCADE FOOTHILLS, CASCADE FOOTHILLS IN LINN AND MARION COUNTIES, AND THE CASCADES OF LANE COUNTY.
  • A WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM MONDAY UNTIL 4 AM TUESDAY FOR CLATSOP COUNTY COAST, TILLAMOOK COUNTY COAST, CENTRAL COAST OF OREGON, NORTHERN OREGON COAST RANGE LOWLANDS, THE CENTRAL OREGON COAST RANGE LOWLANDS, NORTH OREGON COAST RANGE, CENTRAL OREGON COAST RANGE, LOWER COLUMBIA RIVER, TUALATIN VALLEY, PORTLAND WEST HILLS AND CHEHALEM MOUNTAIN, INNER PORTLAND METRO, EAST PORTLAND METRO, OUTER SOUTHEAST PORTLAND METRO, WEST CENTRAL WILLAMETTE VALLEY, EAST CENTRAL WILLAMETTE VALLEY,AND THE CLACKAMAS COUNTY CASCADE FOOTHILLS.
  • A WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM MONDAY UNTIL 10 PM TUESDAY FOR NORTHERN AND EASTERN KLAMATH COUNTY, AND WESTERN, CENTRAL, AND EASTERN LAKE COUNTY.
  • A WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM MONDAY UNTIL 7 AM TUESDAY FOR EASTERN COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE OF OREGON AND NORTH CENTRAL OREGON.
  • A WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM MONDAY UNTIL 7 AM TUESDAY FOR LOWER COLUMBIA BASIN OF OREGON, THE FOOTHILLS OF THE NORTHERN BLUE MOUNTAINS OF OREGON AND THE FOOTHILLS OF THE SOUTHERN BLUE MOUNTAINS OF OREGON.
  • A COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR MINOR TIDAL OVERFLOW IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM UNTIL 6PM MONDAY FOR THE CLATSUP COUNTY COAST AND THE TILLAMOOK COUNTY COAST.

HEALTH ADVISORIES:

  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT DUE TO A FOR WAPATO MARSH AT AT OAKS BOTTOM WILDLIFE REFUGE IN MULTNOMAH COUNTY. *PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR  ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THE WAPATO MASRSH TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING CYANOTOXINS.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR UPPER KLAMATH LAKE IN KLAMATH COUNTY E TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR  ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT KLAMATH LAKE TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR HELLS CANYON RESERVOIR IN BAKER AND WALLOWA  COUNTIES DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR  ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT HELLS CANYON RESERVOIR TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR OCHOCO LAKE IN CROOK COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR  ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT OCHOCO LAKE TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT DUE TO A FOR BROWNLEE RESERVOIR IN BAKER COUNTY DUE TO THE SPREAD OF CYANOBACTERIA *PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR  ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THE WILLAMETTE RIVER TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING CYANOTOXINS.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR ECKMAN LAKE IN LINCOLN COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF CYANOBACTERIA.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR  ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT ODEL LAKE TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING SAXITOXIN (PSP).
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR BULLY CREEK RESERVOIR IN MALHEUR COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR  ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT BULLY CREEK RESERVOIR TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR THIEF VALLEY RESERVOIR IN BAKER AND UNION COUNTIES DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR  ROUT OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THIEF VALLEY RESERVOIR TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR UPPER KLAMATH WILDLIFE REFUGE IN KLAMATH COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF MICROCYSTIN.*PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS WHERE BLOOMS ARE PRESENT, AS THE MAJOR  ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT UPPER KLAMATH WILDLIFE REFUGE TO ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, HIKING, BIKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH INCREASES THE RISK OF INHALING MICROCYSTIN.
  • A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT DUE TO PRESENCE OF CYANOBACTERIA FOR THE SOUTH UMPQUA RIVER.  *PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID POOLS OF WATER IN BEDROCK ALONG THE RIVER. AVOID WATER CONTACT, DO NOT DRINK THE WATER, AND KEEP CHILDREN AND PETS AWAY FROM THE POOLS OF WATER.
  • A PERMANENT HEALTH ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE SOUTH UMPQUA RIVER BAR. POOLS IN THE BEDROCK ALONG THE RIVERS EDGE ARE KNOWN TO DEVELOP BLUE-GREEN ALGAE (CYANOBACTERIAL) BLOOMS THAT CAN BE HARMFUL TO PETS AND PEOPLE IF ACCIDENTAL INGESTION OCCURS. SIGNS HAVE BEEN POSTED ALONG SEVERAL ACCESS AREAS ALONG THE  RIVER.

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Air Quality Index:
Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 16 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 52 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 34 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 (0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with AM showers, rain and a bit warmer Monday afternoon (0.25 in. of rain possible), rain Monday night (0.50 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit cooler Tuesday (0.50 in. of rain possible), then rain Tuesday night (0.25 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit warmer Wednesday, then rain Wednesday night.
  • lows 50-52 warming to 53 Tuesday night cooling back to 52 Wednesday night highs 59-58 warming to 60 Wednesday.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a rain likely (70%) Thursday, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening rain,  mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Thursday night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun  and a bit cooler Friday, partly cloudy in the evening, mostly cloudy late at night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of rain Saturday, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Saturday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of rain Sunday.
  • highs 62-54 lows 44-42 (seasonal averages high 47 low 35).

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HOME WOOD HEATING ADVISORY:

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

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

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

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

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YOUR SATURDAY COLLEGE FOOTBALL WEATHER FORECAST:

Saturday November 29th:

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

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

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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:

  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) of evening rain, late evening rain likely (70%) with patchy dense fog, rain with patchy dense fog late tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy and a  bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of rain Monday (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), a good (50%) chance of evening rain, rain late Monday night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with rain Tuesday (0.10 in. of rain possible), rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain Wednesday, evening rain likely (70%), then a good (50%) chance of rain Wednesday night.
  • lows 50-53 cooling to 49 Wednesday night highs 59-62.
  • Mostly cloudy with patchy fog and a (30%) chance of rain and a bit cooler Thursday, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening rain, a slight (20%) chance of rain with patchy fog late Thursday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with patchy AM fog, sunny and a bit cooler with patchy fog Friday afternoon, mostly cloudy with patchy evening fog, partly cloudy with patchy fog late at night,
  • Some AM clouds with with a slight (20%) chance of rain, mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a (20%) chance of rain Saturday, mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain Saturday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a (40%) chance of rain Sunday.
  • highs 60-56 lows 45-42 warming to 43 Saturday night  (seasonal averages high 48 low 37).

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

  • Mostly cloudy with coastal rain tonight while early evening inland rain and inland rain likely (70%) with patchy dense inland fog late tonight  (0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with coastal rain likely (70%) and a bit warmer Monday while inland AM rain likely (70%) with a good (50%) chance of inland rain Monday afternoon (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), coastal rain rain at night while inland rain likely (70%) Monday night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible)
  • Mostly cloudy with rain Tuesday (0.25 in. of rain possible) and Tuesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain Wednesday, evening rain likely (70%), a good (50%) chance of rain with patchy fog late Wednesday night.
  • lows near 52 highs near 62.
  • Mostly cloudy with patchy fog and and a bit warmer with a (40%) chance of  rain Thursday, partly cloudy with patchy fog late Thursday night,
  • Partly cloudy and a bit cooler with patchy fog Friday and at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a (40%) chance of rain Saturday, a good (50%) chance of rain Saturday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Sunday.
  • highs 64-62 lows 47-44 warming to 45 Sunday (seasonal averages high 53 low 41).

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

  • Mostly cloudy with showers tonight (0.50 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain Monday (0.75 in. of rain at night), rain Monday night 1.0 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with rain Tuesday and at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain Wednesday, then rain likely (70%) Wednesday night.
  • snow level 6,500 ft. tonight, 8,000 ft. Monday, above 8,000 ft. Monday night through Wednesday night.
  • lows 37-42 cooling to 39 Monday night highs 44-46.
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of rain Thursday afternoon, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Thursday night,
  • Sunny and a bit warmer Friday, mostly clear at night,
  • Mostly sunny with a slight (20%) chance of rain Saturday, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Saturday night,
  • Then a mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow Sunday.
  • snow level above 8,000 ft. Wednesday and Wednesday night, 8,000 ft. Thursday and Thursday night, free air freezing level 13,00 ft. Friday and Friday night, snow level 7,000 ft. Saturday, then 6,500 ft. Sunday.
  • highs 48-53 cooling to 47 Sunday lows near 35.
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Dec
06.
12.7.25 Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain today (0.50 in. of rain possible). That pesky Atmospheric River.
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An Atmospheric River will continue pushing frontal systems and lots of moisture our way from the northwest.  The graphics for days 1-3 show frontal systems that moving through Sunday with another following closely behind it. The graphics for days 3-7  Wednesday through Sunday show a series of active fronts sliding through the Pacific Northwest through the period. That spells more RAIN.

ADVISORIES:

  • A FLOOD WATCH IS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT CLATSOP COUNTY COAST, TILLAMOOK COUNTY COAST, CENTRAL COAST OF OREGON, NORTHERN OREGON COAST RANGE LOWLANDS, THE CENTRAL OREGON COAST RANGE LOWLANDS, NORTH OREGON COAST RANGE, CENTRAL OREGON COAST RANGE, LOWER COLUMBIA RIVER, TUALATIN VALLEY, PORTLAND WEST HILLS AND CHEHALEM MOUNTAIN, INNER PORTLAND METRO, EAST PORTLAND METRO, OUTER SOUTHEAST PORTLAND METRO, WEST CENTRAL WILLAMETTE VALLEY, EAST CENTRAL WILLAMETTE VALLEY, BENTON COUNTY LOWLANDS, LINN COUNTY LOWLANDS, LANE COUNTY LOWLANDS, WEST COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE OF OREGON ABOVE 500 FT., WEST COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE I-84 CORRIDOR, UPPER HOOD RIVER VALLEY, CENTRAL COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE I-84 CORRIDOR, CLACKAMAS COUNTY CASCADE FOOTHILLS, CASCADE FOOTHILLS LO LINN AND MARION COUNTIES, AND THE CASCADES OF LANE 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 54 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 69 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 86 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA.org)
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Forecast for the Southern and lower Mid Willamette Valley including Eugene-Springfield and Albany-Corvallis:

  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain today (o.50 in. of rain possible), rain tonight (o.25 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with rain Monday (0.25 in. of rain possible), rain at night (0.80 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit warmer Tuesday, then rain Tuesday night.
  • highs 56-57 lows 50-52.
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit warmer Wednesday, rain likely (70%) Wednesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of rain Thursday, mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain, a mix of clouds and sun  and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of rain Friday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Friday night,
  •  Mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of AM rain, then a mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with a (30%) chance of rain Saturday afternoon.
  • highs 58-59 cooling to 55 Saturday lows 49-42 (seasonal averages high 48 low 35).

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HOME WOOD HEATING ADVISORY:

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

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

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

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

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YOUR SATURDAY COLLEGE FOOTBALL WEATHER FORECAST:

Saturday November 29th:

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

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

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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:

  • Patchy dense AM fog with a good (50%) of rain, mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain this afternoon (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), rain tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a  bit warmer Monday (under 0.10 in. of rain possible) and at night (0.25 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit warmer Tuesday, then rain Tuesday night.
  • highs 56-59 lows 50-54.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain Wednesday, evening rain likely (70%), a good (50%) chance of rain Wednesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with patchy fog and a (30%) chance of rain Thursday, a slight (20%) chance of rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and a bit cooler Friday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Friday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance  of rain Saturday.
  • highs 60-57 lows 50-42  (seasonal averages high 48 low 37).

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

  • Mostly cloudy with coastal rain and a bit warmer today while inland AM rain likely (70%) and inland rain this afternoon (0.10 in. of rain possible), rain tonight (0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit warmer Monday (0.10 in. of rain possible), rain at night (0.90 in. of rain possible) and breezy (Coastal Wind: S 15-25 mph while Inland Wind: S 15-25 mph decreasing to S 10-15 mph late at night),
  • Mostly cloudy rain Tuesday, then rain Tuesday night.
  • highs 60-62 lows near 52.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain Wednesday, rain likely (70%) Wednesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain likely (70%) Thursday, a (30%) chance of rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Friday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain Saturday.
  • highs 62-63 cooling back to 62 Saturday lows 50-46 (seasonal averages high 53 low 41).

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

  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit cooler today (1.50 in. of rain possible), rain tonight (0.50 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer rain Monday, rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain Tuesday, then rain Tuesday night.
  • snow level 6,500 ft. today, 7,000 ft. tonight, 8,000 ft. Monday, then above 8,000 ft. Monday night through Tuesday night.
  • highs 42-44 lows 36-42.
  • Mostly cloudy with rain Wednesday, rain likely (70%) Wednesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of rain Thursday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a  (40%) chance of rain at night,
  • Mostly sunny with slight (20%) chance of rain and a bit warmer Friday, partly cloudy with a slight (20%), chance of rain Friday night,
  • Then mostly sunny and a bit cooler with a (30%) chance of rain Saturday.
  • snow level above 8,000 ft. Wednesday, 8,000 ft. Wednesday night through Thursday night, 7,500 ft. Friday and Friday night, then 7,000 ft. Saturday.
  • highs 44-52 cooling to 50 Saturday lows 40-34.
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Dec
06.
12.6.25 Evening rain likely, a 50% chance of rain late tonight (0.10 in. of rain possible). What’s up for Sunday? More rain.
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An Atmospheric River will continue pushing frontal systems and lots of moisture our way from the northwest.  The graphics for days 1-3 show frontal systems that moving through Sunday with another following closely behind it. The graphics for days 3-7  Tuesday through Saturday show a series of active fronts sliding through the Pacific Northwest through the period. That spells more RAIN.

ADVISORIES:

  • *A FLOOD WATCH IS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT CLATSOP COUNTY COAST, TILLAMOOK COUNTY COAST, CENTRAL COAST OF OREGON, NORTHERN OREGON COAST RANGE LOWLANDS, THE CENTRAL OREGON COAST RANGE LOWLANDS, NORTH OREGON COAST RANGE, CENTRAL OREGON COAST RANGE, LOWER COLUMBIA RIVER, TUALATIN VALLEY, PORTLAND WEST HILLS AND CHEHALEM MOUNTAIN, INNER PORTLAND METRO, EAST PORTLAND METRO, OUTER SOUTHEAST PORTLAND METRO, WEST CENTRAL WILLAMETTE VALLEY, EAST CENTRAL WILLAMETTE VALLEY, BENTON COUNTY LOWLANDS, LINN COUNTY LOWLANDS, LANE COUNTY LOWLANDS, WEST COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE OF OREGON ABOVE 500 FT., WEST COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE I-84 CORRIDOR, UPPER HOOD RIVER VALLEY, CENTRAL COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE I-84 CORRIDOR, CLACKAMAS COUNTY CASCADE FOOTHILLS, CASCADE FOOTHILLS LO LINN AND MARION COUNTIES, AND THE CASCADES OF LANE COUNTY.
  • A COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR MINOR TIDAL OVERFLOW FROM 9 AM UNTIL 3 PM TODAY FOR THE CLATSOP COUNTY COAST.
  • A WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM TODAY FOR THE EASTERN COLUMBIA GORGE OF OREGON, THE LOWER COLUMBIA BASIN OF OREGON, THE FOOTHILLS OF THE NORTHERN BLUE MOUNTAINS OF OREGON,  THE FOOTHILLS OF THE SOUTHERN BLUE MOUNTAINS OF OREGON, AND NORTH CENTRAL OREGON.

HEALTH ADVISORIES:

  • A 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 40 in the good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 52 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 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 rain likely (70%), a good (50%) chance of rain late tonight (0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain Sunday (o.50 in. of rain possible), rain Sunday night (o.25 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with rain Monday (0.25 in. of rain possible), rain at night (0.80 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit warmer Tuesday, then rain Tuesday night.
  • lows 46-52 highs 56-57.
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit warmer Wednesday, rain likely (70%) Wednesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of rain Thursday, mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain, a mix of clouds and sun  and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of rain Friday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Friday night,
  •  Mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of AM rain, then a mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with a (30%) chance of rain Saturday afternoon.
  • highs 58-59 cooling to 55 Saturday lows 49-42 (seasonal averages high 48 low 35).

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HOME WOOD HEATING ADVISORY:

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

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

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

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

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YOUR SATURDAY COLLEGE FOOTBALL WEATHER FORECAST:

Saturday November 29th:

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

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

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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:

  • Mostly cloudy with patchy fog with a (40%) chance of rain tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Patchy dense AM fog with a good (50%) of rain, mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain Sunday  afternoon (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), rain Sunday night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a  bit warmer Monday (under 0.10 in. of rain possible) and at night (0.25 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit warmer Tuesday, then rain Tuesday night.
  • lows 47-54 highs 56-59.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain Wednesday, evening rain likely (70%), a good (50%) chance of rain Wednesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with patchy fog and a (30%) chance of rain Thursday, a slight (20%) chance of rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and a bit cooler Friday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Friday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance  of rain Saturday.
  • highs 60-57 lows 50-42  (seasonal averages high 48 low 37).

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

  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of evening coastal rain and coastal rain likely (70%) late tonight while mostly cloudy with patchy evening fog and a (40%) chance of inland rain late tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with coastal rain and a bit warmer Sunday while inland AM rain likely (70%) and inland rain Sunday afternoon (0.10 in. of rain possible), rain Sunday night (0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit warmer Monday (0.10 in. of rain possible), rain at night (0.90 in. of rain possible) and breezy (Coastal Wind: S 15-25 mph while Inland Wind: S 15-25 mph decreasing to S 10-15 mph late at night),
  • Mostly cloudy rain Tuesday, then rain Tuesday night.
  • lows 47-52 highs 60-62.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain Wednesday, rain likely (70%) Wednesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain likely (70%) Thursday, a (30%) chance of rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Friday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain Saturday.
  • highs 62-63 cooling back to 62 Saturday lows 50-46 (seasonal averages high 53 low 41).

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

  • Mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%), a good (50%) chance of rain and snow late tonight (0.50 in. of rain possible, 1 in. of snow possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit cooler Sunday (1.50 in. of rain possible), rain Sunday night (0.50 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer rain Monday, rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain Tuesday, then rain Tuesday night.
  • snow level 5,500 ft. tonight, 6,500 ft. Sunday, 7,000 ft. Sunday night, 8,000 ft. Monday, then above 8,000 ft. Monday night through Tuesday night.
  • lows 32-42 highs 42-44.
  • Mostly cloudy with rain Wednesday, rain likely (70%) Wednesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of rain Thursday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a  (40%) chance of rain at night,
  • Mostly sunny with slight (20%) chance of rain and a bit warmer Friday, partly cloudy with a slight (20%), chance of rain Friday night,
  • Then mostly sunny and a bit cooler with a (30%) chance of rain Saturday.
  • snow level above 8,000 ft. Wednesday, 8,000 ft. Wednesday night through Thursday night, 7,500 ft. Friday and Friday night, then 7,000 ft. Saturday.
  • highs 44-52 cooling to 50 Saturday lows 40-34.
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