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An Upper Level High Pressure Ridge (“Arch” shape) will be pushing a frontal system and lots of moisture our way from the northwest.  The graphics for days 1-3 show the complex frontal system that moved through Friday. The graphics for days 3-7  Tuesday through Saturday show a series of active fronts sliding through the Pacific Northwest through the period.

ADVISORIES:

  • 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 23 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 67 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 31 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 today (under o.10 in. of rain possible), rain tonight (0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with rain Sunday (o.25 in. of rain possible) rain at night (o.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and a bit warmer Monday, then rain likely (70%) Monday night.
  • highs 55-57 lows 44-49.
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit warmer Tuesday, rain Tuesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain Wednesday, rain likely (70%) at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of rain Thursday, mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain Thursday 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 Friday afternoon.
  • highs 59-55 lows 52-42 (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 dense AM fog, mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain this afternoon (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), patchy evening fog with a good (50%) chance of rain, rain likely (70%) late tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with rain Sunday (0.10 in. of rain possible) and in the evening, mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) at night,
  • highs 55-57 lows 45-50.
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit warmer Tuesday and in the evening, rain likely (70%) Tuesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit  warmer with rain likely (70%) Wednesday, a good (50%) chance of rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain and a bit cooler Thursday, a slight (20%) chance of rain Thursday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of rain Friday.
  • highs 59-62 cooling to 57 Friday lows 52-45  (seasonal averages high 49 low 38).

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

  • Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain and a bit warmer today (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), coastal rain tonight while a good (50%) chance of inland evening rain and inland rain likely (70%) late tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit warmer Sunday (0.25 in. of rain possible), coastal rain at night while evening inland rain and inland rain likely (70%) at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain likely (70%), rain and a bit warmer Monday afternoon, then rain Monday  night.
  • highs 59-62 lows 47-52.
  • Mostly cloudy rain Tuesday, rain Tuesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain likely (70%) Wednesday and in the evening, a good (50%) chance of rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of rain Thursday,  a (30%) chance of rain Thursday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain Friday.
  • highs 62-63 cooling back to 62 Friday lows 52-47 (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 good (50%) chance of AM snow with rain likely (70%), a bit cooler with rain likely (70%) and snow likely (70%) this afternoon ( 0.25 in. of rain possible, 1 in. of snow possible), rain with snow tonight (0.25 in. of rain possible, 1 in. of snow possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain and snow, rain and a bit warmer Sunday afternoon, then rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer rain Monday, rain Monday night,
  • snow level 4,500 ft. today, 5,000 ft. tonight, then 6,000 ft. Sunday ,7,000 ft. Sunday night, 7,500 ft. Monday, then above 8,000 ft. Monday night.
  • highs 35-43 lows 30-39.
  • Mostly cloudy with rain Tuesday and at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain likely (70%) Wednesday, a good (50%) of rain Wednesday night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun with a good (50%) chance of rain Thursday, mostly cloudy with a  (40%) chance of rain Thursday night,
  • Then a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a (30%) chance of rain Friday.
  • snow level above 8,000 ft. Tuesday through Wednesday, 7,500 ft. Wednesday night through Thursday night, then 7,000 ft. Friday.
  • highs 44-50 lows 42-36.
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An Upper Level High Pressure Ridge (“Arch” shape) will be pushing a frontal system and lots of moisture our way from the northwest.  The graphics for days 1-3 show the complex frontal system approaching the area to move in today. The graphics for days 3-7  Sunday through Thursday show an active series of fronts sliding through the Pacific Northwest through the period.

ADVISORIES:

  • A COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR MINOR TIDAL OVERFLOW FROM 9 AM UNTIL 3 PM SATURDAY FOR THE CLATSOP COUNTY COAST.
  • A WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM SATURDAY 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 35 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 54 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 26 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 (under o.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with rain Saturday (under o.10 in. of rain possible), rain Saturday night (0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with rain Sunday (o.25 in. of rain possible) rain at night (o.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and a bit warmer Monday, then rain likely (70%) Monday night.
  • lows 46-44 warming to 49 Monday night highs 55-57.
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit warmer Tuesday, rain Tuesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain Wednesday, rain likely (70%) at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of rain Thursday, mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain Thursday 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 Friday afternoon.
  • highs 59-55 lows 52-42 (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:

  • Cloudy with patchy dense early evening fog with a good (50%) chance of evening rain (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), patchy dense fog with rain likely (70%) late tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with patchy dense AM fog,  mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain Saturday afternoon (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), patchy evening fog with a good (50%) chance of rain, rain likely (70%) late Saturday night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with rain Sunday (0.10 in. of rain possible) and in the evening, mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) and a bit warmer Monday, evening rain, rain likely (70%) late Monday night,
  • lows 47-45 warming to 50 Monday night highs 55-57.
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit warmer Tuesday and in the evening, rain likely (70%) Tuesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit  warmer with rain likely (70%) Wednesday, a good (50%) chance of rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain and a bit cooler Thursday, a slight (20%) chance of rain Thursday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of rain Friday.
  • highs 59-62 cooling to 57 Friday lows 52-45  (seasonal averages high 49 low 38).

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

  • Cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain tonight (0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain and a bit warmer Saturday (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), coastal rain at night while a good (50%) chance of inland evening rain and inland rain likely (70%) late Saturday night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit warmer Sunday (0.25 in. of rain possible), coastal rain at night while evening inland rain and inland rain likely (70%) at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain likely (70%), rain and a bit warmer Monday afternoon, then rain Monday  night.
  • lows 49-47 warming to 51 Sunday night and Monday night highs 59-62.
  • Mostly cloudy rain Tuesday, rain Tuesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain likely (70%) Wednesday and in the evening, a good (50%) chance of rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of rain Thursday,  a (30%) chance of rain Thursday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain Friday.
  • highs 62-63 cooling back to 62 Friday lows 52-47 (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%) tonight snow likely (70%) late tonight (0.25 in. of rain possible, 1 in. of snow possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with a (%) chance of AM snow with rain likely (70%), a bit cooler with rain likely (70%) and snow likely (70%) Saturday afternoon ( 0.25 in. of rain possible, 1 in. of snow possible), rain with snow Saturday night (0.25 in. of rain possible, 1 in. of snow possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain and snow, rain and a bit warmer Sunday afternoon, then rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer rain Monday, rain Monday night,
  • snow level 6,000 ft. falling to 5,000 ft. late Friday night, 4,500 ft. Saturday, 5,000 ft. Saturday night, then 6,000 ft. Sunday ,7,000 ft. Sunday night, 7,500 ft. Monday, then above 8,000 ft. Monday night.
  • lows 35-43 highs 35-43.
  • Mostly cloudy with rain Tuesday and at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain likely (70%) Wednesday, a good (50%) of rain Wednesday night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun with a good (50%) chance of rain Thursday, mostly cloudy with a  (40%) chance of rain Thursday night,
  • Then a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a (30%) chance of rain Friday.
  • snow level above 8,000 ft. Tuesday through Wednesday, 7,500 ft. Wednesday night through Thursday night, then 7,000 ft. Friday.
  • highs 44-50 lows 42-36.
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An Upper Level High Pressure Ridge (“Arch” shape) will be pushing a frontal system and lots of moisture our way from the northwest.  The graphics for days 1-3 show the complex frontal system approaching the area to move in today. The graphics for days 3-7  Sunday through Thursday show an active series of fronts sliding through the Pacific Northwest through the period.

ADVISORIES:

  • A COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR MINOR TIDAL OVERFLOW FROM 9 AM UNTIL 3 PM TODAY FOR THE CLATSOP COUNTY COAST.
  • A COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR MINOR TIDAL OVERFLOW FROM 9 AM UNTIL 3 PM SATURDAY FOR THE CLATSOP COUNTY COAST.
  • A WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM TODAY UNTIL 10 AM SATURDAY 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 77 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 63 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 50 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 a bit warmer today (1.00 in. of rain possible), rain tonight (under o.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with rain Saturday, rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit warmer Sunday, then rain Sunday night.
  • highs 55-56 lows 46-45.
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and a bit warmer Monday, rain likely (70%) Monday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain Tuesday, rain likely (70%) at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) Wednesday and Wednesday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy ad a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of rain Thursday.
  • highs 58-56 lows 49-47 (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 rain and a bit warmer today and this evening, rain likely (70%) late tonight,
  • Patchy AM fog, mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) and a bit cooler Saturday, patchy evening fog with rain likely (70%) late at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain likely (70%), rain and a bit warmer Sunday afternoon and evening, then mostly cloudy with a (0%) chance of rain late Sunday night.
  • highs 55-56 lows 48-46 warming to 47 Sunday night.
  • Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain and a bit warmer Monday afternoon and evening, mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) Monday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) and a bit cooler Tuesday, rain likely (70%) at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit  warmer with rain likely (70%) Wednesday, a good (50%) chance of rain Wednesday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain Thursday.
  • highs 58-60 cooling to 59 Thursday lows 50-48(seasonal averages high 49 low 38).

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

  • Patchy AM coastal dense fog while patchy dense AM inland fog, mostly cloudy with rain and a bit warmer this afternoon and evening, mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) with patchy fog late tonight,
  • Patchy AM fog, mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) and a bit cooler Saturday afternoon, coastal rain at night while  inland rain likely (70%) at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit warmer Sunday, evening rain, then patchy fog with a good (50%) chance of rain Sunday night.
  • highs 60-59 warming to 62 Sunday lows 49-48 warming to 49 Sunday night.
  • Mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) Monday, rain likely (70%) Monday  night,
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain, rain likely (70%) Tuesday afternoon, rain likely at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) Wednesday and Wednesday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Thursday.
  • highs near 62 lows 52-49 (seasonal averages high 53 low 41).

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

  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain today (2.00 in. of rain possible),  rain with snow late tonight (0.25 in. of rain possible, little or no snow accumulation expected),
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain and snow Saturday, rain with snow at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain likely (70%) Sunday, then rain Sunday night.
  • snow level 8,000 ft. today, 6,500 ft. falling to 5,000 ft. late Friday night, 5,000 ft. Saturday, 5,500 ft. Saturday night, then 6,500 ft. Sunday and Sunday night.
  • highs 42-37 warming to 40 Sunday lows 32-35 .
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of rain Monday, rain likely (70%) Monday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) Tuesday, rain likely (70%) at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain likely (70%) Wednesday, rain likely (70%) Wednesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain, then a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of rain Thursday afternoon.
  • snow level 6,500 ft. Monday, 8,000 ft. Monday night through Wednesday night, then 7,500 ft. Thursday.
  • highs 45-47 lows 38-39 cooling to 37 Wednesday night.
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An Upper Level High Pressure Ridge (“Arch” shape) will be pushing a frontal system and lots of moisture our way from the northwest.  The graphics for days 1-3 show the complex frontal system approaching the area to move in today. The graphics for days 3-7  Sunday through Thursday show an active series of fronts sliding through the Pacific Northwest through the period.

ADVISORIES:

  • A COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR MINOR TIDAL OVERFLOW FROM 9 AM UNTIL 3 PM FRIDAY FOR THE CLATSOP COUNTY COAST.
  • A COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR MINOR TIDAL OVERFLOW FROM 9 AM UNTIL 3 PM SATURDAY FOR THE CLATSOP COUNTY COAST.
  • A WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM FRIDAY UNTIL 10 AM SATURDAY 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 77 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 63 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 50 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 a bit warmer Friday (1.00 in. of rain possible), rain Friday night (under o.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with rain Saturday, rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit warmer Sunday, then rain Sunday night.
  • lows 44-46 cooling back to 44 Sunday night highs 55-56.
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and a bit warmer Monday, rain likely (70%) Monday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain Tuesday, rain likely (70%) at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) Wednesday and Wednesday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy ad a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of rain Thursday.
  • highs 58-56 lows 49-47 (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:

  • Cloudy with early evening patchy fog and rain likely (70%), rain and patchy fog late tonight,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit warmer Friday and in the evening, rain likely (70%) late Friday night,
  • Patchy AM fog, mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) and a bit cooler Saturday, patchy evening fog with rain likely (70%) late at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain likely (70%), rain and a bit warmer Sunday afternoon and evening, then mostly cloudy with a (0%) chance of rain late Sunday night.
  • lows 47-48 cooling to 45 Sunday nigh thighs 50-55 cooling to 53 Saturday.
  • Mostly cloudy with a (0%) chance of rain and a bit warmer Monday afternoon and evening, mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) Monday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) and a bit cooler Tuesday, rain likely (70%) at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit  warmer with rain likely (70%) Wednesday, a (%) chance of rain Wednesday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy with a (%) chance of rain Thursday.
  • highs 57-59 cooling to 58 Tuesday warming to 59 Wednesday lows 47-49 (seasonal averages high 49 low 38).

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

  • Mostly cloudy with coastal evening rain and a good (50%) chance of coastal rain late tonight while inland rain likely (70%) tonight,
  • Patchy AM coastal dense fog while patchy dense AM inland fog, mostly cloudy with rain and a bit warmer Friday afternoon and evening, mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) with patchy fog late Friday night,
  • Patchy AM fog, mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) and a bit cooler Saturday afternoon, coastal rain at night while  inland rain likely (70%) at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit warmer Sunday, evening rain, then patchy fog with a good (50%) chance of rain Sunday night.
  • lows 47-49 cooling to 48 Saturday night warming to 49 Sunday night highs 60-59 warming to 62 Sunday.
  • Mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) Monday, rain likely (70%) Monday  night,
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain, rain likely (70%) Tuesday afternoon, rain likely at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) Wednesday and Wednesday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Thursday.
  • highs near 62 lows 52-49 (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 tonight (1.00 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain Friday (2.00 in. of rain possible),  rain with snow late Friday night (0.25 in. of rain possible, little or no snow accumulation expected),
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain and snow Saturday, rain with snow at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain likely (70%) Sunday, then rain Sunday night.
  • snow level 8,000 ft. tonight and Friday, 6,500 ft. falling to 5,000 ft. late Friday night, 5,000 ft. Saturday, 5,500 ft. Saturday night, then 6,500 ft. Sunday and Sunday night.
  • lows 35-32 warming back to 33 Sunday night highs 42-37 warming to 40 Sunday.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of rain Monday, rain likely (70%) Monday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) Tuesday, rain likely (70%) at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain likely (70%) Wednesday, rain likely (70%) Wednesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain, then a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of rain Thursday afternoon.
  • snow level 6,500 ft. Monday, 8,000 ft. Monday night through Wednesday night, then 7,500 ft. Thursday.
  • highs 45-47 lows 38-39 cooling to 37 Wednesday night.
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An Upper Level High Pressure Ridge (“Arch” shape) will be pushing a frontal system and lots of moisture our way from the northwest.  The graphics for days 1-3 show the complex frontal system approaching the area to move in between today and Friday. The graphics for days 3-7  Sunday through Thursday show an active series of fronts sliding through the Pacific Northwest through the period.

ADVISORIES:

  • A COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR MINOR TIDAL OVERFLOW FROM 9 AM UNTIL 3 PM TODAY FOR THE CLATSOP COUNTY COAST.
  • A DENSE FOG ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM TODAY FOR THE FOOTHILLS OF THE NORTHERN 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 71 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 73 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 80 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA.org)
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Forecast for the Southern and lower Mid Willamette Valley including Eugene-Springfield and Albany-Corvallis:

  • Cloudy with patchy AM fog and a good (50%) chance of rain, mostly cloudy with rain and a bit warmer this afternoon (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) tonight (0.25 in. of rain possible).
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit warmer Friday, rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain Saturday, then rain likely (70%) Saturday night.
  • highs 49-56 cooling to 54 Saturday lows 44-45 cooling back to 44 Saturday night.
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit warmer Sunday, rain likely (70%) Sunday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Monday, rain likely (70%) at night,
  • Then mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) Tuesday through Wednesday.
  • highs near 57 lows 47-48 (seasonal averages high 45 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 and a (30%) chance of rain and a bit warmer today, rain with patchy evening fog, rain late tonight,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit warmer Friday and in the evening, rain likely (70%) late at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit cooler Saturday, rain likely (70%) Saturday night.
  • highs 50-55 cooling to 53 Saturday lows 47-48 cooling to 45 Sunday night.
  • Mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) and a bit warmer Sunday, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and patchy fog late Sunday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with patchy AM fog,  and a (40%) chance of rain and a bit warmer Monday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) and a bit cooler Tuesday, rain likely (70%) Tuesday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit  warmer with a good (50%) chance of rain Wednesday.
  • highs 57-59 cooling to 58 Tuesday warming to 59 Wednesday lows 47-49 (seasonal averages high 49 low 38).

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

  • Mostly cloudy with patchy AM fog and a good (50%) chance of coastal rain with coastal rain and a bit warmer this afternoon while mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of inland rain today, rain with patchy evening fog, rain late tonight,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit warmer Friday, mostly cloudy with rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit cooler Saturday, evening rain likely (70%), then rain likely (70%) Saturday night.
  • highs 57-60 cooling to 59 Saturday lows 47-48 cooling back to 47 Saturday night.
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit warmer Sunday, evening rain likely (70%), patchy fog with a good (50%) chance of rain Sunday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with patchy AM fog and a good (50%) chance of rain Monday, a good (50%) chance of evening rain, rain likely (70%) late at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) Tuesday and Tuesday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) Wednesday.
  • highs near 62 lows 49-52 (seasonal averages high 54 low 41).

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

  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain, rain and a bit warmer this afternoon (0.25 in. of rain possible) and tonight (0.50 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain Friday and in the evening, rain and snow late at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain and snow Saturday, then rain with snow likely (70%) Saturday night.
  • snow level 6,000 ft. late tonight, 8,000 ft. Thursday through Friday, 7,000 ft. falling to 6,000 ft. late Friday night, 5,500 ft. Saturday, then 6,000 ft. Saturday night.
  • highs 39-42 cooling to 37 Saturday lows 35-32 warming to 33 Saturday night.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain likely (70%) Sunday, rain likely (70%) Sunday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of rain Monday, a good (50%) chance of rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) Tuesday, rain likely (70%) with a slight (20%) chance of snow Tuesday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain likely (70%) with a slight (20%) chance of snow Wednesday.
  • snow level 6,500 ft. Sunday through Monday, 7,500 ft. Monday night, then 8,000 ft. Tuesday through Wednesday.
  • highs 42-46 lows 35-38.
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An Upper Level High Pressure Ridge (“Arch” shape) will be pushing a frontal system through the Pacific Northwest Friday. The graphics for days 1-3 show the complex frontal system approaching the area to move in Friday. The graphics for days 3-7  Saturday through Wednesday show an active series of fronts sliding through the Pacific Northwest through the period.

ADVISORIES:

  • A BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT FOR DANGEROUS SNEAKER WAVES IS IN EFFECT THROUGH 10 PM THIS EVENING FOR THE CLATSOP COUNTY COAST.
  • A BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT FOR DANGEROUS SNEAKER WAVES IS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING FOR THE TILLAMOOK COUNTY COAST AND THE CENTRAL OREGON COAST.
  • A COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR MINOR TIDAL OVERFLOW FROM 9 AM UNTIL 3 PM THURSDAY FOR THE CLATSOP COUNTY COAST.
  • A DENSE FOG ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM THURSDAY FOR THE FOOTHILLS OF THE NORTHERN 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 63 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 33 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 57 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA.org)
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Forecast for the Southern and lower Mid Willamette Valley including Eugene-Springfield and Albany-Corvallis:

  • Mostly cloudy with patchy fog tonight, a (30%) chance of rain with patchy frost late tonight,
  • Cloudy with patchy AM fog and a good (50%) chance of rain, rain and a bit warmer Thursday afternoon (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) Thursday night (0.25 in. of rain possible).
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit warmer Friday, rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain Saturday, then rain likely (70%) Saturday night.
  • lows 35-45 cooling to 44 Saturday night highs 49-56 cooling to 54 Saturday.
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit warmer Sunday, rain likely (70%) Sunday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Monday, rain likely (70%) at night,
  • Then mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) Tuesday through Wednesday.
  • highs near 57 lows 47-48 (seasonal averages high 45 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 areas of late evening fog, partly cloudy with patchy fog and a slight (20%) chance of rain late tonight,
  • Mostly cloudy with patchy fog and a (30%) chance of rain and a bit warmer Thursday, rain with patchy evening fog, rain Thursday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit warmer Friday and in the evening, rain likely (70%) late at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit cooler Saturday, rain likely (70%) Saturday night.
  • lows 37-48 cooling to 45 Sunday night highs 50-55 cooling to 53 Saturday.
  • Mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) and a bit warmer Sunday, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and patchy fog late Sunday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with patchy AM fog,  and a (40%) chance of rain and a bit warmer Monday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) and a bit cooler Tuesday, rain likely (70%) Tuesday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit  warmer with a good (50%) chance of rain Wednesday.
  • highs 57-59 cooling to 58 Tuesday warming to 59 Wednesday lows 47-49 (seasonal averages high 49 low 38).

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

  • Partly cloudy with evening patchy fog, mostly with patchy fog through the night, a slight (20%) chance of rain very late tonight,
  • Mostly cloudy with patchy AM fog and a good (50%) chance of coastal rain with coastal rain and a bit warmer Thursday afternoon while mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of inland rain Thursday, rain with patchy evening fog, rain late Thursday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit warmer Friday, mostly cloudy with rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit cooler Saturday, evening rain likely (70%), then rain likely (70%) Saturday night.
  • lows 40-48 cooling to 47 Saturday night highs 57-60 cooling to 59 Saturday.
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit warmer Sunday, evening rain likely (70%), patchy fog with a good (50%) chance of rain Sunday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with patchy AM fog and a good (50%) chance of rain Monday, a good (50%) chance of evening rain, rain likely (70%) late at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) Tuesday and Tuesday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) Wednesday.
  • highs near 62 lows 49-52 (seasonal averages high 54 low 41).

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

  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain late tonight,
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain, rain and a bit warmer Thursday afternoon (0.25 in. of rain possible) and Thursday night (0.50 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain Friday and in the evening, rain and snow late at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain and snow Saturday, then rain with snow likely (70%) Saturday night.
  • snow level 6,000 ft. late tonight, 8,000 ft. Thursday through Friday, 7,000 ft. falling to 6,000 ft. late Friday night, 5,500 ft. Saturday, then 6,000 ft. Saturday night.
  • lows 29-35 cooling to 32 Friday night warming to 33 Saturday night highs 39-42 cooling to 37 Saturday.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain likely (70%) Sunday, rain likely (70%) Sunday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of rain Monday, a good (50%) chance of rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) Tuesday, rain likely (70%) with a slight (20%) chance of snow Tuesday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain likely (70%) with a slight (20%) chance of snow Wednesday.
  • snow level 6,500 ft. Sunday through Monday, 7,500 ft. Monday night, then 8,000 ft. Tuesday through Wednesday.
  • highs 42-46 lows 35-38.
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An Upper Level High Pressure Ridge (“Arch” shape) will be pushing a frontal system through the Pacific Northwest overnight last night. The graphics for days 1-3 show the complex frontal system fell apart as it was sliding through the area. The graphics for days 3-7  Saturday through Wednesday show an active series of fronts sliding through the Pacific Northwest through the period.

ADVISORIES:

  • A BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT FOR DANGEROUS SNEAKER WAVES IS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST AND THE CURRY COUNTY COAST.
  • A BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT FOR DANGEROUS SNEAKER WAVES IS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING FOR THE CLATSOP COUNTY COAST.
  • A BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT FOR DANGEROUS SNEAKER WAVES IS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING FOR THE TILLAMOOK COUNTY COAST AND THE CENTRAL OREGON COAST.
  • A COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR MINOR TIDAL OVERFLOW FROM 9 AM UNTIL 2 PM THURSDAY FOR THE CLATSOP 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 85 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 63 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 71 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA.org)
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Forecast for the Southern and lower Mid Willamette Valley including Eugene-Springfield and Albany-Corvallis:

  • Cloudy with patchy AM fog, mostly sunny and a bit cooler this afternoon, mostly cloudy with patchy fog tonight, patchy frost late night,
  • Cloudy with patchy AM fog and a good (50%) chance of rain, rain likely (70%) and a bit warmer Thursday afternoon, mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) Thursday night.
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit warmer Friday, then rain Friday night.
  • highs 48-55 lows 35-47.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain Saturday, rain Saturday  night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain Sunday, a good (50%) chance of rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Monday and Monday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) Tuesday.
  • highs near 56 lows 46-43 (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 Southern and lower Mid Willamette Valley including Eugene-Springfield and Albany-Corvallis:

  • Mostly cloudy with areas of AM fog, partly cloudy and a bit warmer this afternoon and evening, mostly cloudy with patchy fog tonight,
  • Mostly cloudy with patchy fog and a (30%) chance of showers Thursday, a (%) chance of evening showers, patchy fog with showers likely (70%) at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with showers and patchy fog and a bit warmer Friday afternoon, showers with patchy fog Friday night.
  • highs 50-52 cooling to 49 Wednesday lows 35-47.
  • Mostly cloudy with showers and patchy fog Saturday, showers likely (70%) with patchy fog Saturday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with showers likely (70%) and patchy fog and a bit cooler Sunday, mostly cloudy with a patchy fog and a (0%) chance of showers at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with patchy fog and a (0%) chance of showers Monday, patchy evening fog,  mostly cloudy with a (%) chance of showers Monday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy with a (%)chance of showers Tuesday.
  • highs near 56 lows 46-43. (seasonal averages high 49 low 38).

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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:

  • Mostly cloudy with areas of AM fog, partly cloudy and a bit warmer this afternoon and evening, mostly cloudy with patchy fog tonight,
  • Mostly cloudy with patchy fog and a (30%) chance of showers Thursday, a good (50%) chance of evening showers, patchy fog with showers likely (70%) at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with showers and patchy fog and a bit warmer Friday afternoon, showers with patchy fog Friday night.
  • highs 48-45 lows 37-50.
  • Mostly cloudy with showers and patchy fog Saturday, showers likely (70%) with patchy fog Saturday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with showers likely (70%) and patchy fog and a bit cooler Sunday, mostly cloudy with a patchy fog and a good (50%) chance of showers at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with patchy fog and a (30%) chance of showers Monday, patchy evening fog,  mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of showers Monday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers Tuesday.
  • highs 56-57 lows 49-44 (seasonal averages high 49 low 38).

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

  • Mostly cloudy with patchy AM fog, partly cloudy and a bit warmer this afternoon and evening, mostly cloudy with patchy fog late tonight,
  • Mostly cloudy with patchy AM fog and a (40%) chance of coastal showers with coastal showers likely (70%) Thursday afternoon while a (30%) chance of inland showers with patchy fog late Thursday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with patchy fog and AM showers likely (70%), showers and a bit warmer with patchy fog Friday afternoon, mostly cloudy with showers and patchy fog  Friday night.
  • highs 58-62lows 40-52 .
  • Mostly cloudy with patchy fog and showers  and a bit cooler Saturday afternoon, showers with patchy fog Saturday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with showers and a bit warmer Sunday, a good (50%) chance of showers at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with patchy AM fog, a (40%) chance of showers Monday, a good (50%) chance of showers Monday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers Tuesday.
  • highs 60-62 lows 49-46 warming to 48 Monday night. (seasonal averages high 54 low 41).

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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 cooler today, partly cloudy this evening, mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain late tonight,
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain and snow, rain likely (70%) Thursday afternoon and at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain Friday, then rain Friday night.
  • free air freezing level 7,500 ft. rising to 8,000 ft. this afternoon, snow level 4,000 ft. tonight, 6,500 ft. Thursday, 7,500 ft. Thursday, then snow level 8,000 ft. Thursday night then 8,000 ft. Friday and Friday night.
  • highs near 42 lows 29-37.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain Saturday, rain with snow likely (70%) Saturday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain and snow Sunday, rain likely (70%) with a (40%) chance of snow at night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow Monday, a good (50%) chance of rain Monday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Tuesday.
  • snow level 7,000 ft. Saturday, 6,000 ft. Saturday night and Sunday,  6,000 ft. Sunday night and Monday, 7,000 ft. Monday night, then 7,500 ft. Tuesday.
  • highs 40-46 lows 36-33 warming back to 36 Monday night.
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An Upper Level High Pressure Ridge (“Arch” shape) will be pushing a frontal system through the Pacific Northwest overnight last night. The graphics for days 1-3 show the complex frontal system fell apart as it was sliding through the area. The graphics for days 3-7  Saturday through Wednesday show an active series of fronts sliding through the Pacific Northwest through the period.

ADVISORIES:

  • A BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT FOR DANGEROUS SNEAKER WAVES IS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST AND THE CURRY COUNTY COAST.
  • A BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT FOR DANGEROUS SNEAKER WAVES IS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING FOR THE CLATSOP COUNTY COAST.
  • A BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT FOR DANGEROUS SNEAKER WAVES IS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING FOR THE TILLAMOOK COUNTY COAST AND THE CENTRAL OREGON COAST.
  • A COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR MINOR TIDAL OVERFLOW FROM 9 AM UNTIL 2 PM THURSDAY FOR THE CLATSOP 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 85 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 63 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 71 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 patchy fog tonight,
  • Cloudy with patchy AM fog, mostly sunny and a bit cooler Wednesday afternoon, mostly cloudy with patchy fog Wednesday night, patchy frost late night,
  • Cloudy with patchy AM fog and a good (50%) chance of rain, rain likely (70%) and a bit warmer Thursday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Thursday night.
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit warmer Friday, then rain Friday night.
  • lows 35-47 highs 48-55.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain Saturday, rain likely (70%) Saturday  night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain Sunday, a good (50%) chance of rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Monday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) Tuesday.
  • highs near 56 lows 46-43 (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 evening fog, mostly cloudy with areas of dense fog late tonight,
  • Mostly cloudy with areas of AM fog, partly cloudy and a bit warmer Wednesday afternoon and evening, mostly cloudy with patchy fog Wednesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with patchy fog and a (30%) chance of showers Thursday, a (%) chance of evening showers, patchy fog with showers likely (70%) at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with showers and patchy fog and a bit warmer Friday afternoon, showers with patchy fog Friday night.
  • lows 37-36 warming to 45 Thursday night highs 50-52 cooling to 49 Wednesday.
  • Mostly cloudy with showers and patchy fog Saturday, showers likely (70%) with patchy fog Saturday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with showers likely (70%) and patchy fog and a bit cooler Sunday, mostly cloudy with a patchy fog and a (0%) chance of showers at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with patchy fog and a (0%) chance of showers Monday, patchy evening fog,  mostly cloudy with a (%) chance of showers Monday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy with a (%)chance of showers Tuesday.
  • highs 52-50 warming to 54 Friday lows 38-37 warming to 40 Thursday night. (seasonal averages high 49 low 38).

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

  • Mostly cloudy this evening with patchy fog continuing overnight, mostly cloudy with patchy fog late tonight,
  • Mostly cloudy with patchy AM fog, partly cloudy and a bit warmer Wednesday afternoon and evening, mostly cloudy with patchy fog late Wednesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with patchy AM fog and a (40%) chance of coastal showers with coastal showers likely (70%) Thursday afternoon while a (30%) chance of inland showers with patchy fog late Thursday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with patchy fog and AM showers likely (70%), showers and a bit warmer with patchy fog Friday afternoon, mostly cloudy with showers and patchy fog  Friday night.
  • lows 40-52 highs 58-62.
  • Mostly cloudy with patchy fog and showers  and a bit cooler Saturday afternoon, showers with patchy fog Saturday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with showers and a bit warmer Sunday, a good (50%) chance of showers at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with patchy AM fog, a (40%) chance of showers Monday, a good (50%) chance of showers Monday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers Tuesday.
  • highs 60-62 lows 49-46 warming to 48 Monday night. (seasonal averages high 54 low 41).

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

  • Mostly cloudy this evening,  partly cloudy late tonight,
  • A mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler Wednesday, partly cloudy in the evening, mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain Wednesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain and snow, rain likely (70%) Thursday afternoon and at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain Friday, then rain Friday night.
  • free air freezing level 4,500 ft. rising to 5,500 ft. late tonight, 7,500 ft. rising to 8,000 ft. Wednesday afternoon, snow level 4,000 ft. Wednesday night, 6,500 ft. Thursday, 7,500 ft. Thursday, then snow level 8,000 ft. Thursday night then 8,000 ft. Friday and Friday night.
  • lows 24-37 highs near 42.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain Saturday, rain with snow likely (70%) Saturday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain and snow Sunday, rain likely (70%) with a (40%) chance of snow at night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow Monday, a good (50%) chance of rain Monday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Tuesday.
  • snow level 7,000 ft. Saturday, 6,000 ft. Saturday night and Sunday,  6,000 ft. Sunday night and Monday, 7,000 ft. Monday night, then 7,500 ft. Tuesday.
  • highs 40-46 lows 36-33 warming back to 36 Monday night.
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An Upper Level High Pressure Ridge (“Arch” shape) will be pushing a frontal system through the Pacific Northwest overnight last night. The graphics for days 1-3 show the complex frontal system sliding southward through the area.  The graphics for days 3-7  Friday through Tuesday show an active front sliding into the Pacific Northwest next  Saturday.

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

ADVISORIES:

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

HEALTH ADVISORIES:

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

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Air Quality Index:
Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 71 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 84 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 92 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA.org)
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Forecast for the Southern and lower Mid Willamette Valley including Eugene-Springfield and Albany-Corvallis:

  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain this afternoon, mostly cloudy with patchy fog tonight,
  • Mostly cloudy with patchy AM fog, mostly cloudy and a bit cooler Wednesday afternoon and at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Thursday, then mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Thursday night.
  • highs 52-48 lows 34-42.
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit warmer Friday, rain Friday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain Saturday, rain likely (70%) Saturday  night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain Sunday, a good (50%) chance of rain Sunday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain likely (70%) Monday.
  • highs 55-56 cooling to 54 Sunday warming back to 55 Monday lows 46-42 (seasonal averages high 49 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 and a slight (20%) chance of showers and a bit warmer this afternoon, partly cloudy with patchy evening fog, mostly cloudy with patchy fog late tonight,
  • Patchy AM fog, mostly cloudy and a bit cooler Wednesday, partly cloudy in the evening, mostly cloudy with patchy fog late late at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a  slight (20%) chance  of rain Thursday, then mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain Thursday night.
  • highs 50-52 cooling to 49 Wednesday lows 37-36 warming to 45 Thursday night.
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain, rain likely (70%) and a bit warmer Friday afternoon, rain Friday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain Saturday,  rain likely (70%) Saturday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain likely (70%),  a bit cooler with as good (50%) chance of rain Sunday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain Sunday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain Monday.
  • highs 52-50 warming to 54 Friday lows 38-37 warming to 40 Thursday night. (seasonal averages high 49 low 38).

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

  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of showers today, partly cloudy this evening, mostly cloudy with patchy fog late tonight,
  • Patchy AM fog, mostly cloudy and a bit cooler Wednesday, just mostly cloudy at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a (30%) chance of rain Thursday, a good (50%) chance of evening rain, then mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) late Thursday night.
  • highs 58-57 warming back to 58 Thursday lows 39-47.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain likely (70%) Friday, mostly cloudy with rain Friday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain, rain likely (70%) Saturday afternoon, rain likely (70%) at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain, a good (50%) chance of rain and a bit cooler Sunday afternoon, a good (50%) chance of rain Sunday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of rain Monday.
  • highs 60-59 warming to 62 Monday lows 49-45 . (seasonal averages high 54 low 41).

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

  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain, freezing and snow, a mix of clouds and sun a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain and freezing rain rain this afternoon, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of  evening  freezing rain and snow, just partly cloudy late tonight,
  • A mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer Wednesday, mostly cloudy at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow Thursday, then mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) Thursday night.
  • snow level 4,500 ft. today, free air freezing level 5,000 ft. late tonight, 7,000 ft. rising to 8,000 ft. Wednesday afternoon, 7,000 ft. rising to 8,000 ft. Wednesday night, 6,000 ft. Thursday, then snow level 8,000 ft. Thursday night.
  • highs 36-42 lows 24-35.
  • Mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) Friday, mostly cloudy with rain Friday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain and snow Saturday, rain and snow likely (70%) at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain and snow Sunday, a good (50%) chance of rain and snow Sunday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow Monday.
  • snow level 8,000 ft. Friday, 7,000 ft. Friday night, 6,000 ft. Saturday, 5,500 ft. Saturday night and Sunday, then 5,000 ft. Sunday night and Monday.
  • highs 42-38 warming to warming to 44 Sunday lows 36-32.
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An Upper Level High Pressure Ridge (“Arch” shape) will be pushing a frontal system through the Pacific Northwest overnight tonight. The graphics for days 1-3 show the complex frontal system sliding southward through the area tonight.  The graphics for days 3-7  Thursday through Monday show an active front sliding into the Pacific Northwest next  Saturday.

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

ADVISORIES:

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

HEALTH ADVISORIES:

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

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Air Quality Index:
Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 54 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 51 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 124 in the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups 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 tonight,
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain Tuesday afternoon, mostly cloudy with patchy fog Tuesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with patchy AM fog, mostly cloudy and a bit cooler Wednesday afternoon and at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Thursday, then mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Thursday night.
  • lows 34-42 highs 52-48.
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit warmer Friday, rain Friday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain Saturday, rain likely (70%) Saturday  night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain Sunday, a good (50%) chance of rain Sunday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain likely (70%) Monday.
  • highs 55-56 cooling to 54 Sunday warming back to 55 Monday lows 46-42 (seasonal averages high 49 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 this evening, partly cloudy late tonight,
  • Mostly cloudy with patchy fog and a slight (20%) chance of showers and a bit warmer Tuesday afternoon, partly cloudy with patchy evening fog, mostly cloudy with patchy fog late Tuesday night,
  • Patchy AM fog, mostly cloudy and a bit cooler Wednesday, partly cloudy in the evening, mostly cloudy with patchy fog late late at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a (0%) chance  of rain Thursday, then mostly cloudy with a (0%) chance of rain Thursday night.
  • lows 38-36 highs 50-52 cooling to 49 Wednesday.
  • Mostly cloudy with a (%) chance of AM rain, rain likely (70%) and a bit warmer Friday afternoon, rain Friday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain Saturday,  rain likely (70%) Saturday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain likely (70%),  a bit cooler with as (%) chance of rain Sunday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a (%) chance of rain Sunday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy with a (%) chance of rain Monday.
  • highs 52-50 warming to 54 Friday lows 38-37 warming to 40 Thursday night. (seasonal averages high 49 low 38).

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

  • Mostly cloudy this evening, partly cloudy late tonight,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of showers Tuesday, partly cloudy in the evening, mostly cloudy with patchy fog late Tuesday night,
  • Patchy AM fog, mostly cloudy and a bit cooler Wednesday, just mostly cloudy at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a (30%) chance of rain Thursday, a good (50%) chance of evening rain, then mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) late Thursday night.
  • lows 39-47 highs 58-57 warming back to 58 Thursday.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain likely (70%) Friday, mostly cloudy with rain Friday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain, rain likely (70%) Saturday afternoon, rain likely (70%) at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain, a good (50%) chance of rain and a bit cooler Sunday afternoon, a good (50%) chance of rain Sunday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of rain Monday.
  • highs 60-59 warming to 62 Monday lows 49-45 . (seasonal averages high 54 low 41).

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

  • Mostly cloudy this evening, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of freezing rain late tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain, freezing and snow, a mix of clouds and sun a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain and freezing rain rain Tuesday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of  evening  freezing rain and snow, just partly cloudy late Tuesday night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer Wednesday, mostly cloudy at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow Thursday, then mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) Thursday night.
  • free air freezing level 10,000 ft. falling to 9,000 ft. late tonight, snow level 4,500 ft. Tuesday, free air freezing level 5,000 ft. late Tuesday night, 7,000 ft. rising to 8,000 ft. Wednesday afternoon, 7,000 ft. rising to 8,000 ft. Wednesday night, 6,000 ft. Thursday, then snow level 8,000 ft. Thursday night.
  • lows 30-24  highs 36-42.
  • Mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) Friday, mostly cloudy with rain Friday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain and snow Saturday, rain and snow likely (70%) at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain and snow Sunday, a good (50%) chance of rain and snow Sunday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow Monday.
  • snow level 8,000 ft. Friday, 7,000 ft. Friday night, 6,000 ft. Saturday, 5,500 ft. Saturday night and Sunday, then 5,000 ft. Sunday night and Monday.
  • highs 42-38 warming to warming to 44 Sunday lows 36-32.
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