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26.

1.26.26 Partly cloudy this evening, mostly cloudy with areas of frost tonight. Change is coming for your Tuesday.

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An Upper Level High Pressure Ridge (“Arch” shape) continues to bring us plenty of sunshine, frost, and no precipitation. The graphics for days 1-3 show no frontal systems moving over the Pacific Northwest, but a cold front will be along the coast Tuesday. The graphics for days 3-7 Thursday through Monday show no frontal activity moving into the Pacific Northwest through the period. A complex frontal system will be offshore next Sunday.

ADVISORIES:

AN AIR QUALITY ALERT IS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON TUESDAY FOR DESCHUTES COUNTY.
A WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM UNTIL 4 PM TUESDAY FOR JACKSON COUNTY.

HEALTH ADVISORIES:

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

A PERMANENT HEALTH ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE SOUTH UMPQUA RIVER BAR. POOLS IN THE BEDROCK ALONG THE RIVERS EDGE ARE KNOWN TO DEVELOP BLUE-GREEN ALGAE (CYANOBACTERIAL) BLOOMS THAT CAN BE HARMFUL TO PETS AND PEOPLE IF ACCIDENTAL INGESTION OCCURS. SIGNS HAVE BEEN POSTED ALONG SEVERAL ACCESS AREAS ALONG THE RIVER.

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SKI REPORT:

Willamette Pass Ski: Is open daily.

Hoodoo Ski: Is open Wednesday through Sunday.

Mt. Ashland Ski: Operations are on indefinite pause due to the warmer weather and lack of snow cover.

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Air Quality Index:

Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 73 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.

Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 26 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 81 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.

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

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

Partly cloudy this evening, mostly cloudy with areas of frost tonight,
Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain Tuesday afternoon (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), rain Tuesday night (0.10 in. of rain possible),
Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of rain Wednesday, rain likely (70%) at night,
Cloudy with rain likely (70%) and a bit warmer Thursday, then mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Thursday night.
lows 29-43 cooling to 42 Thursday night highs 50-56.
Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Friday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Friday night,
Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain Saturday, a good (50%) chance of rain at night,
Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain likely (70%) Sunday, a good (50%) chance of rain Sunday night,
Then a mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with a (40%) chance of rain Monday.
highs 56-58 cooling to 55 Monday lows 42-40. (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.

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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:

Mostly cloudy tonight,
Mostly cloudy with rain Tuesday afternoon, evening rain, mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) late Tuesday night,
Mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain Wednesday, a good (50%) of rain at night,
Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and a bit warmer Thursday, mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain Thursday night.
lows 35-42 highs 53-52 warming to 55 Wednesday.
Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a (40%) chance of rain Friday, a (30%) chance of rain Friday night,
Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Saturday, a (40%) chance of rain at night,
Mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) Sunday, a good (50%) chance of rain Sunday night,
Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Monday afternoon.
highs 56-55 lows near 43. (seasonal averages high 51 low 37).

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

Mostly cloudy tonight,
Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit warmer Tuesday afternoon, mostly cloudy coastal rain Tuesday night while inland evening rain and a (%) chance of rain late Tuesday night, breezy (Coastal Wind: S 15-25 mph while Inland Wind: S 15-25 mph decreasing to S 10-15 mph late at night.)
Mostly cloudy with coastal rain likely (70%) a good (50%) chance of inland rain Wednesday, then coastal rain Wednesday night while inland rain likely (70%) at night,
Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain likely (70%) Thursday, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Thursday night.
lows 39-45 highs near 59.
Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain likely (70%) Friday, a good (50%) chance of rain Friday night,
Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain Saturday and in the evening, rain likely (70%) late at night,
Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain likely (70%) Sunday and in the evening, a good (50%) chance of rain Sunday night,
AM clouds with a (30%) chance of rain, then partly cloudy and a bit warmer with a (30%) chance of rain Monday.
highs 62-60 lows near 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 tonight,
Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain and snow Tuesday afternoon (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), mostly cloudy with rain and snow Tuesday night (0.10 in. of rain possible, 1 in. of snow possible),
Mostly cloudy a good (50%) chance of rain with AM snow likely (70%) and a bit cooler Wednesday, rain likely (70%) with a good (50%) chance of evening snow, snow likely (70%) late at night,
Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain and snow likely (70%) Thursday, then mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Thursday night.
free air freezing level 7,000 ft. rising to 7,500 ft. late tonight, snow level 4onday,000 ft. Tuesday, 4,500 ft. Tuesday night and Wednesday, 5,500 ft. Wednesday night, 6,000 ft. Thursday, then 6,500 ft. Thursday night.
lows 26-30 highs near 42.
Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain and snow likely (70%) Friday, a (40%) chance of rain Friday night,
A mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain Saturday, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain at night,
Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain and snow likely (70%) Sunday, a good (50%) chance of rain and snow Sunday night,
Then a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow Monday.
snow level 6,500 ft. Friday through Saturday night, 6,000 ft. Sunday, then 5,500 ft. Sunday night and Monday.
highs 44-47 cooling to 46 Saturday and Sunday lows 28-30.

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Jan

25.

1.26.26 Widespread AM frost, a mix of clouds and sun and warmer this afternoon for your Monday.

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ADVISORIES:

AN AIR QUALITY ALERT IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM TODAY FOR DESCHUTES COUNTY.

HEALTH ADVISORIES:

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

A PERMANENT HEALTH ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE SOUTH UMPQUA RIVER BAR. POOLS IN THE BEDROCK ALONG THE RIVERS EDGE ARE KNOWN TO DEVELOP BLUE-GREEN ALGAE (CYANOBACTERIAL) BLOOMS THAT CAN BE HARMFUL TO PETS AND PEOPLE IF ACCIDENTAL INGESTION OCCURS. SIGNS HAVE BEEN POSTED ALONG SEVERAL ACCESS AREAS ALONG THE RIVER.

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SKI REPORT:

Willamette Pass Ski: Is open daily.

Hoodoo Ski: Is open Wednesday through Sunday.

Mt. Ashland Ski: Operations are on indefinite pause due to the warmer weather and lack of snow cover.

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Air Quality Index:

Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 110 in the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups category measuring Particulate Matter.

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

Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 94 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:

Widespread AM frost, a mix of clouds and sun and warmer this afternoon, mostly cloudy with areas of frost tonight,
Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of rain Tuesday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain at night,
Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of AM rain, partly cloudy and a bit warmer with a (40%) chance of rain Wednesday afternoon, then a good (50%) chance of rain Wednesday night.
highs 52-49 warming to 56 Wednesday lows 30-39.
Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Thursday, mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain Thursday night,
Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain and a bit warmer Friday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain at night,
Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of rain Saturday, a good (50%) chance of rain Saturday night,
Then mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Sunday.
highs 56-57 cooling to 56 Saturday and Sunday lows 42-40. (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.

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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:

Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer today, mostly cloudy tonight,
Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Tuesday, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain at night,
Mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain Wednesday, then a (30%) of rain Wednesday night.
highs 53-52. warming to 55 Wednesday lows 35-42.
Mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain and a bit warmer Thursday, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Thursday night,
Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a (30%) chance of rain Friday, a (20%) chance of rain at night,
Mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain Saturday, a good (50%) chance of rain Saturday night,
Then mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Sunday.
highs 56-55 lows near 43. (seasonal averages high 51 low 37).

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

Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM coastal rain, mostly cloudy and a bit warmer this afternoon, mostly cloudy tonight,
Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Tuesday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain Tuesday night,
Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Wednesday, then a good (50%) chance of rain Wednesday night.
highs near 59 lows 39-45.
Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of rain Thursday, mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain Thursday night,
Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain Friday, a good (50%) chance of rain at night,
Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Saturday, rain likely (70%) Saturday night,
Then mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain likely (70%) Sunday.
highs 62-60 lows near 45. (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 warmer today, mostly cloudy tonight,
A mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with a (30%) chance of rain Tuesday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow at night,
A mix of clouds and sun with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow and a bit cooler Wednesday, then mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow Wednesday night.
free air freezing level 6,500 ft. rising to 7,500 ft. this afternoon, 7,000 ft. rising to 8,000 ft. late tonight, snow level 5,000 ft. Tuesday afternoon, 5,000 ft. Tuesday night and Wednesday, then 5,500 ft. Wednesday night.
highs near 42 lows 26-30.
Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain and snow, a mix of clouds and sun with a good (50%) chance of of rain and snow Thursday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain Thursday night,
Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a (40%) chance of rain Friday and at night,
A mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a (40%) chance of rain with a (40%) chance of rain Saturday afternoon,
Then mostly cloudy with rain and snow likely (70%) Sunday.
snow level 6,000 ft. Thursday, 7,000 ft. Thursday night, 6,500 ft. Friday through Saturday night, then 5,500 ft. Sunday.
highs 44-47 cooling to 46 Saturday and Sunday lows 28-30.

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Jan

25.

1.25.26 Mostly cloudy with widespread frost late tonight. Then another frosty morning Monday.

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An Upper Level High Pressure Ridge (“Arch” shape) continues to bring us plenty of sunshine, frost, and no precipitation. The graphics for days 1-3 show no frontal systems moving over the Pacific Northwest, but a cold front will be along the coast Tuesday. The graphics for days 3-7 Tuesday through Saturday show no frontal activity moving into the Pacific Northwest through the period. A complex frontal system will be offshore next Sunday.

ADVISORIES:

AN AIR QUALITY ALERT IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM MONDAY FOR DESCHUTES COUNTY.

HEALTH ADVISORIES:

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

A PERMANENT HEALTH ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE SOUTH UMPQUA RIVER BAR. POOLS IN THE BEDROCK ALONG THE RIVERS EDGE ARE KNOWN TO DEVELOP BLUE-GREEN ALGAE (CYANOBACTERIAL) BLOOMS THAT CAN BE HARMFUL TO PETS AND PEOPLE IF ACCIDENTAL INGESTION OCCURS. SIGNS HAVE BEEN POSTED ALONG SEVERAL ACCESS AREAS ALONG THE RIVER.

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SKI REPORT:

Willamette Pass Ski: Is open daily.

Hoodoo Ski: Is open Wednesday through Sunday.

Mt. Ashland Ski: Operations are on indefinite pause due to the warmer weather and lack of snow cover.

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Air Quality Index:

Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 74 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.

Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 44 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 77 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 widespread frost late tonight,
Widespread AM frost, a mix of clouds and sun and warmer Monday afternoon, mostly cloudy with areas of frost Monday night,
Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of rain and a bit cooler Tuesday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain at night,
Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of AM rain, partly cloudy and a bit warmer with a (40%) chance of rain Wednesday afternoon, then a good (50%) chance of rain Wednesday night.
lows near 32 highs 52-49 warming to 56 Wednesday.
Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Thursday, mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain Thursday night,
Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain and a bit warmer Friday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain at night,
Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of rain Saturday, a good (50%) chance of rain Saturday night,
Then mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Sunday.
highs 56-57 cooling to 56 Saturday and Sunday lows 42-40. (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.

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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:

Mostly cloudy tonight,
Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer Monday, mostly cloudy Monday night,
Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Tuesday, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain at night,
Mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain Wednesday, then a (30%) of rain Wednesday night.
lows 37-35 warming to 42 Wednesday night highs 53-52. warming to 55 Wednesday.
Mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain and a bit warmer Thursday, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Thursday night,
Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a (30%) chance of rain Friday, a (20%) chance of rain at night,
Mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain Saturday, a good (50%) chance of rain Saturday night,
Then mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Sunday.
highs 56-55 lows near 43. (seasonal averages high 51 low 37).

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

Mostly cloudy tonight,
Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM coastal rain, mostly cloudy and a bit warmer Monday afternoon, mostly cloudy Monday night,
Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Tuesday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain Tuesday night,
Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Wednesday, then a good (50%) chance of rain Wednesday night.
lows 42-39 warming to 45 Wednesday night highs near 59.
Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of rain Thursday, mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain Thursday night,
Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain Friday, a good (50%) chance of rain at night,
Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Saturday, rain likely (70%) Saturday night,
Then mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain likely (70%) Sunday.
highs 62-60 lows near 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 tonight,
A mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer Monday, mostly cloudy Monday night,
A mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with a (30%) chance of rain Tuesday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow at night,
A mix of clouds and sun with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow and a bit cooler Wednesday, then mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow Wednesday night.
free air freezing level 7,500 ft. late tonight, 6,500 ft. rising to 7,500 ft. Monday afternoon, 7,000 ft. rising to 8,000 ft. late Monday night, snow level 5,000 ft. Tuesday afternoon, 5,000 ft. Tuesday night and Wednesday, then 5,500 ft. Wednesday night.
lows 28-26 warming to 30 Wednesday night highs near 42.
Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain and snow, a mix of clouds and sun with a good (50%) chance of of rain and snow Thursday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain Thursday night,
Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a (40%) chance of rain Friday and at night,
A mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a (40%) chance of rain with a (40%) chance of rain Saturday afternoon,
Then mostly cloudy with rain and snow likely (70%) Sunday.
snow level 6,000 ft. Thursday, 7,000 ft. Thursday night, 6,500 ft. Friday through Saturday night, then 5,500 ft. Sunday.
highs 44-47 cooling to 46 Saturday and Sunday lows 28-30.

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Jan

24.

1.25.26 A mix of clouds and sun with widespread AM frost, becoming mostly cloudy and a bit warmer this afternoon for your Sunday.

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An Upper Level High Pressure Ridge (“Arch” shape) continues to bring us plenty of sunshine and no precipitation. The graphics for days 1-3 show no frontal systems moving over the Pacific Northwest. The graphics for days 3-7 Tuesday through Saturday show no frontal activity moving into the Pacific Northwest through the period.A complex frontal system will be offshore next Sunday.

ADVISORIES:

A COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM TODAY THE NORTH OREGON COAST RANGE LOWLANDS, THE CENTRAL OREGON COAST RANGE LOWLANDS, THE LOWER COLUMBIA RIVER, TUALATIN VALLEY, PORTLAND WEST HILLS AND CHEHALEM MOUNTAIN, INNER PORTLAND METRO, EAST PORTLAND METRO, OUTER SOUTHEAST PORTLAND METRO, WEST CENTRAL WILLAMETTE VALLEY, EAST CENTRAL WILLAMETTE VALLEY, BENTON COUNTY LOWLANDS, LINN COUNTY LOWLANDS, LANE COUNTY LOWLANDS, WEST COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE OF OREGON ABOVE 500 FT., WEST COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE I-84 CORRIDOR CLACKAMAS COUNTY CASCADE FOOTHILLS, CASCADE FOOTHILLS OF OF MARION AND LINN COUNTIES, AND LANE COUNTY CASCADE FOOTHILLS.
AN AIR QUALITY ALERT IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM MONDAY FOR DESCHUTES COUNTY.

HEALTH ADVISORIES:

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

A PERMANENT HEALTH ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE SOUTH UMPQUA RIVER BAR. POOLS IN THE BEDROCK ALONG THE RIVERS EDGE ARE KNOWN TO DEVELOP BLUE-GREEN ALGAE (CYANOBACTERIAL) BLOOMS THAT CAN BE HARMFUL TO PETS AND PEOPLE IF ACCIDENTAL INGESTION OCCURS. SIGNS HAVE BEEN POSTED ALONG SEVERAL ACCESS AREAS ALONG THE RIVER.

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SKI REPORT:

Willamette Pass Ski: Is open daily.

Hoodoo Ski: Is open Wednesday through Sunday.

Mt. Ashland Ski: Operations are on indefinite pause due to the warmer weather and lack of snow cover.

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Air Quality Index:

Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 83 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.

Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 83 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.

Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 79 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:

A mix of clouds and sun with widespread AM frost, becoming mostly cloudy and a bit warmer this afternoon, mostly cloudy tonight,
AM clouds, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer Monday afternoon, mostly cloudy with areas of frost at night,
A mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with widespread frost Tuesday, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Tuesday night.
highs 46-53 cooling to 50 Tuesday lows near 32.
Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Wednesday, a (40%) chance of rain Wednesday night,
A mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain Thursday, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain at night,
Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of AM rain, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a (40%) chance rain Friday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Friday night,
Then mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a (30%) chance of rain Saturday.
highs 50-55 lows 35-38. (seasonal averages high 49 low 35).

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HOME WOOD HEATING ADVISORY:

EUGENE-SPRINGFIELD: YELLOW – CAUTION, FIREPLACE AND WOOD STOVE BURNING IS ALLOWED, BUT BE PREPARED TO STOP USING THEM IF RED ADVISORY IS ISSUED.

OAKRIDGE: YELLOW – CAUTION, FIREPLACE AND WOOD STOVE BURNING IS ALLOWED, BUT BE PREPARED TO STOP USING THEM IF RED ADVISORY IS ISSUED.

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

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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:

Patchy AM fog and freezing fog, mostly cloudy and warmer this afternoon, mostly cloudy tonight,
Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain, mostly cloudy and a bit warmer Monday afternoon, mostly cloudy at night,
Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Tuesday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain Tuesday night.
highs 49-52 lows 37-34 warming to 36 Tuesday night.
Mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain Wednesday, a slight (20%) of rain Wednesday night,
Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and a bit warmer Thursday, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain at night,
Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain Friday, a slight (20%) chance of rain Friday night,
Then mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain Saturday.
highs 52-55 lows 27-37-40. (seasonal averages high 51 low 37).

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

Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer today, mostly cloudy tonight,
Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain, mostly cloudy and a bit warmer Monday afternoon, then just mostly cloudy at night,
Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Tuesday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain Tuesday night.
highs 57-59 lows 42-38 warming to 40 Tuesday night.
Mostly cloudy with good (50%) chance of rain and a bit cooler Wednesday, a (40%) chance of rain Wednesday night,
Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a (30%) chance of rain Thursday, mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain at night,
Then mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a (20%) chance of rain Friday and Friday night,
Then mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a (40%) chance of rain Saturday.
highs 58-62 cooling to 60 Saturday lows 40-43. (seasonal averages high 54 low 41).

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

Mostly sunny and a bit cooler today, mostly cloudy tonight,
AM clouds with AM clouds and sun with a slight (20%) chance of snow, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer Monday afternoon, partly cloudy at night,
Mostly sunny and a bit cooler Tuesday, then mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow Tuesday night.
free air freezing level 7,500 ft. today, 7,500 ft. tonight, snow level 3,500 ft. Monday AM, free air freezing level 6,500 ft. rising to 7,000 ft. late Monday night, 8000 ft. Tuesday, then snow level 5,000 ft. Tuesday night,
highs 38-43 cooling to 42 Monday lows 28-25 warming to 29 Tuesday night.
A mix of clouds and sun with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow and a bit cooler Wednesday, mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain and snow Wednesday night,
A mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of of rain and snow Thursday, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening rain, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain at night,
A mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a (40%) chance of rain Friday, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Friday night,
Then a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a (30%) chance of rain with a slight (20%) chance of snow Saturday afternoon.
free air freezing level 8000 ft. Tuesday, snow level 5,000 ft. Tuesday night and Wednesday, 5,500 ft. Wednesday night and Thursday, 6,500 ft. Thursday night through Friday night, the 6,000 ft. Saturday.
highs 43-42 warming to 46 Friday lows 28-30.

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Jan

24.

1.24.26 Mostly clear with widespread frost tonight. What about your Sunday?

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ADVISORIES:

A COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM SUNDAY THE NORTH OREGON COAST RANGE LOWLANDS, THE CENTRAL OREGON COAST RANGE LOWLANDS, THE LOWER COLUMBIA RIVER, TUALATIN VALLEY, PORTLAND WEST HILLS AND CHEHALEM MOUNTAIN, INNER PORTLAND METRO, EAST PORTLAND METRO, OUTER SOUTHEAST PORTLAND METRO, WEST CENTRAL WILLAMETTE VALLEY, EAST CENTRAL WILLAMETTE VALLEY, BENTON COUNTY LOWLANDS, LINN COUNTY LOWLANDS, LANE COUNTY LOWLANDS, WEST COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE OF OREGON ABOVE 500 FT., WEST COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE I-84 CORRIDOR CLACKAMAS COUNTY CASCADE FOOTHILLS, CASCADE FOOTHILLS OF OF MARION AND LINN COUNTIES, AND LANE COUNTY CASCADE FOOTHILLS.
AN AIR QUALITY ALERT IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM MONDAY FOR DESCHUTES COUNTY.

HEALTH ADVISORIES:

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

A PERMANENT HEALTH ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE SOUTH UMPQUA RIVER BAR. POOLS IN THE BEDROCK ALONG THE RIVERS EDGE ARE KNOWN TO DEVELOP BLUE-GREEN ALGAE (CYANOBACTERIAL) BLOOMS THAT CAN BE HARMFUL TO PETS AND PEOPLE IF ACCIDENTAL INGESTION OCCURS. SIGNS HAVE BEEN POSTED ALONG SEVERAL ACCESS AREAS ALONG THE RIVER.

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SKI REPORT:

Willamette Pass Ski: Is open daily.

Hoodoo Ski: Is open Wednesday through Sunday.

Mt. Ashland Ski: Operations are on indefinite pause due to the warmer weather and lack of snow cover.

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Air Quality Index:

Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 64 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.

Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 55 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.

Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 61 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 clear with widespread frost tonight,
A mix of clouds and sun with widespread AM frost, becoming mostly cloudy and a bit warmer Sunday afternoon, mostly cloudy Sunday night,
AM clouds, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer Monday afternoon, mostly cloudy with areas of frost at night,
A mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with widespread frost Tuesday, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Tuesday night.
lows 22-32 highs 46-53 cooling to 50 Tuesday.
Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Wednesday, a (40%) chance of rain Wednesday night,
A mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain Thursday, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain at night,
Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of AM rain, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a (40%) chance rain Friday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Friday night,
Then mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a (30%) chance of rain Saturday.
highs 50-55 lows 35-38. (seasonal averages high 49 low 35).

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HOME WOOD HEATING ADVISORY:

EUGENE-SPRINGFIELD: YELLOW – CAUTION, FIREPLACE AND WOOD STOVE BURNING IS ALLOWED, BUT BE PREPARED TO STOP USING THEM IF RED ADVISORY IS ISSUED.

OAKRIDGE: YELLOW – CAUTION, FIREPLACE AND WOOD STOVE BURNING IS ALLOWED, BUT BE PREPARED TO STOP USING THEM IF RED ADVISORY IS ISSUED.

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

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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:

Becoming partly cloudy with patchy fog and freezing fog late tonight,
Patchy AM fog and freezing fog, mostly cloudy and warmer Sunday afternoon, mostly cloudy Sunday night,
Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain, mostly cloudy and a bit warmer Monday afternoon, mostly cloudy at night,
Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Tuesday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain Tuesday night.
lows 27-37 cooling to 34 Monday night, warming to 36 Tuesday night highs 49-52.
Mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain Wednesday, a slight (20%) of rain Wednesday night,
Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and a bit warmer Thursday, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain at night,
Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain Friday, a slight (20%) chance of rain Friday night,
Then mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain Saturday.
highs 52-55 lows 27-37-40. (seasonal averages high 51 low 37).

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

Mostly clear this evening, partly cloudy late tonight,
Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer Sunday, mostly cloudy Sunday night,
Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain, mostly cloudy and a bit warmer Monday afternoon, then just mostly cloudy at night,
Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Tuesday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain Tuesday night.
lows 33-42 cooling to 38 Monday night warming to 40 Tuesday night highs 57-59.
Mostly cloudy with good (50%) chance of rain and a bit cooler Wednesday, a (40%) chance of rain Wednesday night,
Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a (30%) chance of rain Thursday, mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain at night,
Then mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a (20%) chance of rain Friday and Friday night,
Then mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a (40%) chance of rain Saturday.
highs 58-62 cooling to 60 Saturday lows 40-43. (seasonal averages high 54 low 41).

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

Mostly clear tonight,
Mostly sunny and a bit cooler Sunday, mostly cloudy Sunday night,
AM clouds with AM clouds and sun with a slight (20%) chance of snow, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer Monday afternoon, partly cloudy at night,
Mostly sunny and a bit cooler Tuesday, then mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow Tuesday night.
free air freezing level 7,500 ft. tonight and Sunday, 7,500 ft. Sunday night, snow level 3,500 ft. Monday AM, free air freezing level 6,500 ft. rising to 7,000 ft. late Monday night, 8000 ft. Tuesday, then snow level 5,000 ft. Tuesday night,
lows 23-27 cooling to 25 Monday night highs 38-43 cooling to 42 Monday.
A mix of clouds and sun with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow and a bit cooler Wednesday, mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain and snow Wednesday night,
A mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of of rain and snow Thursday, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening rain, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain at night,
A mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a (40%) chance of rain Friday, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Friday night,
Then a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a (30%) chance of rain with a slight (20%) chance of snow Saturday afternoon.
free air freezing level 8000 ft. Tuesday, snow level 5,000 ft. Tuesday night and Wednesday, 5,500 ft. Wednesday night and Thursday, 6,500 ft. Thursday night through Friday night, the 6,000 ft. Saturday.
highs 43-42 warming to 46 Friday lows 28-30.

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Jan

23.

1.24.26 Widespread AM frost, sunny and a bit cooler today for your Saturday.

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ADVISORIES:

A FREEZE WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM THROUGH 10 AM TODAY FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST.
A COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON TODAY FOR THE CLATSOP COUNTY COAST, THE TILLAMOOK COUNTY COAST, THE CENTRAL COAST OF OREGON, THE NORTH OREGON COAST RANGE LOWLANDS, THE CENTRAL OREGON COAST RANGE LOWLANDS, THE LOWER COLUMBIA RIVER, TUALATIN VALLEY, PORTLAND WEST HILLS AND CHEHALEM MOUNTAIN, INNER PORTLAND METRO, EAST PORTLAND METRO, OUTER SOUTHEAST PORTLAND METRO, WEST CENTRAL WILLAMETTE VALLEY, EAST CENTRAL WILLAMETTE VALLEY, BENTON COUNTY LOWLANDS, LINN COUNTY LOWLANDS, LANE COUNTY LOWLANDS, WEST COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE OF OREGON ABOVE 500 FT., WEST COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE I-84 CORRIDOR CLACKAMAS COUNTY CASCADE FOOTHILLS, CASCADE FOOTHILLS OF OF MARION AND LINN COUNTIES, AND LANE COUNTY CASCADE FOOTHILLS.
A COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM TODAY FOR CENTRAL DOUGLAS COUNTY.
AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MST TODAY FOR HARNEY COUNTY, BAKER COUNTY, MALHEUR COUNTY, AND THE OREGON LOWER TREASURE VALLEY.

HEALTH ADVISORIES:

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

A PERMANENT HEALTH ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE SOUTH UMPQUA RIVER BAR. POOLS IN THE BEDROCK ALONG THE RIVERS EDGE ARE KNOWN TO DEVELOP BLUE-GREEN ALGAE (CYANOBACTERIAL) BLOOMS THAT CAN BE HARMFUL TO PETS AND PEOPLE IF ACCIDENTAL INGESTION OCCURS. SIGNS HAVE BEEN POSTED ALONG SEVERAL ACCESS AREAS ALONG THE RIVER.

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SKI REPORT:

Willamette Pass Ski: Is open daily.

Hoodoo Ski: Is open Wednesday through Sunday.

Mt. Ashland Ski: Operations are on indefinite pause due to the warmer weather and lack of snow cover.

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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 57 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.

Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 62 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.

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

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

Widespread AM frost, sunny and a bit cooler today, mostly clear with widespread evening frost, partly cloudy with widespread frost late tonight,
A mix of clouds and sun with widespread AM frost, mostly cloudy Sunday afternoon, just mostly cloudy at night,
AM clouds, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer Monday afternoon, then partly cloudy Monday night.
highs 44-52 lows 22-32 cooling to 29 Monday night.
A mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler Tuesday, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Tuesday night,
Mostly cloudy start with a (30%) chance of rain, a mix of clouds and sun with a (30%) chance of rain Wednesday, a slight (20%) chance of rain at night,
Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Thursday, mostly cloudy Thursday night,
Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain, then a mix of clouds and sun with a slight (20%) chance rain Friday afternoon.
highs 49-54 lows 32-36. (seasonal averages high 49 low 35).

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HOME WOOD HEATING ADVISORY:

EUGENE-SPRINGFIELD: YELLOW – CAUTION, FIREPLACE AND WOOD STOVE BURNING IS ALLOWED, BUT BE PREPARED TO STOP USING THEM IF RED ADVISORY IS ISSUED.

OAKRIDGE: YELLOW – CAUTION, FIREPLACE AND WOOD STOVE BURNING IS ALLOWED, BUT BE PREPARED TO STOP USING THEM IF RED ADVISORY IS ISSUED.

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

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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:

Sunny and a bit warmer today, mostly clear tonight,
Mostly cloudy and warmer Sunday, mostly cloudy at night,
Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain, mostly cloudy and a bit warmer Monday afternoon, then partly cloudy Monday night.
highs 38-52 lows 28-34.
Mostly cloudy Tuesday, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Tuesday night,
Mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain Wednesday, a slight (20%) of rain at night,
Partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain, just partly cloudy and a bit warmer Thursday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain late Thursday night,
Then mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain Friday.
highs 52-55 lows 37-40. (seasonal averages high 51 low 37).

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

Sunny and a bit warmer today, mostly clear this evening, partly cloudy late tonight,
Mostly cloudy Sunday, mostly cloudy at night,
Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of Monday, then just partly cloudy Monday night.
highs 56-58 lows 32-40 cooling to 37 Monday night.
Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain Tuesday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain Tuesday night,
Mostly cloudy with good (50%) chance of rain and a bit cooler Wednesday, a good (50%) chance of rain at night,
Partly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain Thursday, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening rain, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain late Thursday night,
Then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Friday.
highs 60-59 warming to 60 Thursday and Friday lows near 42 (seasonal averages high 54 low 41).

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

Sunny and a bit warmer today, mostly clear tonight,
A mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler Sunday, mostly cloudy at night,
AM clouds with a slight (20%) chance of snow, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of snow Monday afternoon, partly cloudy in the evening, then mostly clear late Monday night.
free air freezing level 6,000 ft. warming to 7,500 ft. this afternoon, 7,500 ft. tonight, 8,000 ft. Sunday, 7,500 ft. falling to 7,000 ft. Sunday night, snow level 3,500 ft. Monday, then free air freezing level 6,500 ft. Monday night.
highs 38-43 cooling to 42 Monday lows 23-27 cooling to 25 Monday night.
Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Tuesday, mostly cloudy with a slight(20%) chance of rain and snow Tuesday night,
A mix of clouds and sun with a (40%) chance of rain and snow and a bit cooler Wednesday, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow at night,
Mostly sunny and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of of rain Thursday, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening rain, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Thursday night,
Then a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow Friday.
free air freezing level 8000 ft. Tuesday, snow level 5,500 ft. Tuesday night, 5,000 ft. Wednesday night, 5,500 ft. Thursday, then 6,000 ft. Thursday night and Friday.
highs 43-42 warming to 46 Friday lows 28-30.

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Jan

23.

1.23.26 Mostly clear and cold with widespread frost tonight. What’s it looking like for your Saturday.

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An Upper Level High Pressure Ridge (“Arch” shape) continues to bring us plenty of sunshine and no precipitation. The graphics for days 1-3 show no frontal systems moving over the Pacific Northwest. The graphics for days 3-7 Sunday through Thursday show no frontal activity moving into the Pacific Northwest through the period.

ADVISORIES:

A FREEZE WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM THROUGH 10 AM SATURDAY FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST.
A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM TONIGHT FOR CENTRAL OREGON.
A COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM TONIGHT UNTIL NOON SATURDAY FOR THE CLATSOP COUNTY COAST, THE TILLAMOOK COUNTY COAST, THE CENTRAL COAST OF OREGON, THE NORTH OREGON COAST RANGE LOWLANDS, THE CENTRAL OREGON COAST RANGE LOWLANDS, THE LOWER COLUMBIA RIVER, TUALATIN VALLEY, PORTLAND WEST HILLS AND CHEHALEM MOUNTAIN, INNER PORTLAND METRO, EAST PORTLAND METRO, OUTER SOUTHEAST PORTLAND METRO, WEST CENTRAL WILLAMETTE VALLEY, EAST CENTRAL WILLAMETTE VALLEY, BENTON COUNTY LOWLANDS, LINN COUNTY LOWLANDS, LANE COUNTY LOWLANDS, WEST COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE OF OREGON ABOVE 500 FT., WEST COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE I-84 CORRIDOR CLACKAMAS COUNTY CASCADE FOOTHILLS, CASCADE FOOTHILLS OF OF MARION AND LINN COUNTIES, AND LANE COUNTY CASCADE FOOTHILLS.
A COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM SATURDAY FOR CENTRAL DOUGLAS COUNTY.
AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MST FOR HARNEY COUNTY, BAKER COUNTY, MALHEUR COUNTY, AND THE OREGON LOWER TREASURE VALLEY.

HEALTH ADVISORIES:

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

A PERMANENT HEALTH ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE SOUTH UMPQUA RIVER BAR. POOLS IN THE BEDROCK ALONG THE RIVERS EDGE ARE KNOWN TO DEVELOP BLUE-GREEN ALGAE (CYANOBACTERIAL) BLOOMS THAT CAN BE HARMFUL TO PETS AND PEOPLE IF ACCIDENTAL INGESTION OCCURS. SIGNS HAVE BEEN POSTED ALONG SEVERAL ACCESS AREAS ALONG THE RIVER.

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SKI REPORT:

Willamette Pass Ski: Is open daily.

Hoodoo Ski: Is open Wednesday through Sunday.

Mt. Ashland Ski: Operations are on indefinite pause due to the warmer weather and lack of snow cover.

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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 57 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.

Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 62 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.

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

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

Mostly clear and cold with widespread frost tonight,
Widespread AM frost, sunny and a bit cooler Saturday, mostly clear with widespread evening frost, partly cloudy with widespread frost late Saturday night,
A mix of clouds and sun with widespread AM frost, mostly cloudy Sunday afternoon, just mostly cloudy at night,
AM clouds, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer Monday afternoon, then partly cloudy Monday night.
lows 18-32 cooling to 29 Monday night highs 44-52.
A mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler Tuesday, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Tuesday night,
Mostly cloudy start with a (30%) chance of rain, a mix of clouds and sun with a (30%) chance of rain Wednesday, a slight (20%) chance of rain at night,
Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Thursday, mostly cloudy Thursday night,
Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain, then a mix of clouds and sun with a slight (20%) chance rain Friday afternoon.
highs 49-54 lows 32-36. (seasonal averages high 49 low 35).

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HOME WOOD HEATING ADVISORY:

EUGENE-SPRINGFIELD: YELLOW – CAUTION, FIREPLACE AND WOOD STOVE BURNING IS ALLOWED, BUT BE PREPARED TO STOP USING THEM IF RED ADVISORY IS ISSUED.

OAKRIDGE: YELLOW – CAUTION, FIREPLACE AND WOOD STOVE BURNING IS ALLOWED, BUT BE PREPARED TO STOP USING THEM IF RED ADVISORY IS ISSUED.

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

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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:

Mostly clear tonight,
Sunny and a bit warmer Saturday, mostly clear Saturday night,
Mostly cloudy and warmer Sunday, mostly cloudy at night,
Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain, mostly cloudy and a bit warmer Monday afternoon, then partly cloudy Monday night.
lows 25-35 cooling to 34 Monday night highs 38-52.
Mostly cloudy Tuesday, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Tuesday night,
Mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain Wednesday, a slight (20%) of rain at night,
Partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain, just partly cloudy and a bit warmer Thursday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain late Thursday night,
Then mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain Friday.
highs 52-55 lows 37-40. (seasonal averages high 51 low 37).

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

Clear tonight,
Sunny and a bit warmer Saturday, mostly clear in the evening, partly cloudy late Saturday night,
Mostly cloudy Sunday, mostly cloudy at night,
Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of Monday, then just partly cloudy Monday night.
lows 27-40 cooling to 37 Monday night highs 56-58.
Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain Tuesday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain Tuesday night,
Mostly cloudy with good (50%) chance of rain and a bit cooler Wednesday, a good (50%) chance of rain at night,
Partly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain Thursday, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening rain, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain late Thursday night,
Then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Friday.
highs 60-59 warming to 60 Thursday and Friday lows near 42 (seasonal averages high 54 low 41).

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

Clear tonight,
Sunny and a bit warmer Saturday, mostly clear Saturday night,
A mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler Sunday, mostly cloudy at night,
AM clouds with a slight (20%) chance of snow, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of snow Monday afternoon, partly cloudy in the evening, then mostly clear late Monday night.
free air freezing level 5,000 ft. falling to 4,500 ft. late tonight, 6,000 ft. warming to 7,500 ft. Saturday afternoon, 7,500 ft. Saturday night, 8,000 ft. Sunday, 7,500 ft. falling to 7,000 ft. Sunday night, snow level 3,500 ft. Monday, then free air freezing level 6,500 ft. Monday night.
lows 16-27 cooling to 25 Monday night highs 38-43 cooling to 42 Monday.
Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Tuesday, mostly cloudy with a slight(20%) chance of rain and snow Tuesday night,
A mix of clouds and sun with a (40%) chance of rain and snow and a bit cooler Wednesday, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow at night,
Mostly sunny and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of of rain Thursday, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening rain, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Thursday night,
Then a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow Friday.
free air freezing level 8000 ft. Tuesday, snow level 5,500 ft. Tuesday night, 5,000 ft. Wednesday night, 5,500 ft. Thursday, then 6,000 ft. Thursday night and Friday.
highs 43-42 warming to 46 Friday lows 28-30.

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Jan

23.

1.23.26 Widespread AM frost, sunny and a bit warmer this afternoon for your Friday.

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An Upper Level High Pressure Ridge (“Arch” shape) continues to bring us plenty of sunshine and no precipitation. The graphics for days 1-3 show no frontal systems moving over the Pacific Northwest. The graphics for days 3-7 Sunday through Thursday show no frontal activity moving into the Pacific Northwest through the period.

ADVISORIES:

AN AIR QUALITY ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM MONDAY FOR DESCHUTES COUNTY.
AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM FRIDAY FOR THE KLAMATH BASIN, NORTHERN AND EASTERN KLAMATH COUNTY, AND WESTERN, CENTRAL, AND EASTERN LAKE COUNTY.
AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON FRIDAY FOR THE NORTH OREGON COAST RANGE LOWLANDS, THE CENTRAL OREGON COAST RANGE LOWLANDS, THE LOWER COLUMBIA RIVER, AND THE CLACKAMAS COUNTY CASCADE FOOTHILLS.,
AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM FRIDAY FOR CENTRAL DOUGLAS COUNTY AND JACKSON COUNTY.
A FREEZING FOG ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM FRIDAY FOR THE VALLEYS OF EASTERN CURRY COUNTY AND JOSEPHINE COUNTY.
A COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM TONIGHT UNTIL NOON FRIDAY FOR THE NORTH OREGON COAST RANGE, THE CENTRAL OREGON COAST RANGE, PORTLAND WEST HILLS AND CHEHALEM MOUNTAIN, AND THE OUTER SOUTHEAST PORTLAND METRO, AND THE WESTERN COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE OF OREGON ABOVE 500 FT..
A COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON FRIDAY FOR THE NORTH OREGON COAST RANGE LOWLANDS, THE CENTRAL OREGON COAST RANGE LOWLANDS, THE LOWER COLUMBIA RIVER, AND THE CLACKAMAS COUNTY CASCADE FOOTHILLS.
AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM FRIDAY FOR JACKSON COUNTY.
A FREEZING FOG ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON FRIDAY FOR THE VALLEYS OF EASTERN CURRY COUNTY AND JOSEPHINE COUNTY.
A FREEZE WATCH IS IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON 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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SKI REPORT:

Willamette Pass Ski: Is open daily.

Hoodoo Ski: Is open Wednesday through Sunday.

Mt. Ashland Ski: Operations are on indefinite pause due to the warmer weather and lack of snow cover.

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Air Quality Index:

Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 57 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.

Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 39 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 69 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.

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

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

Widespread AM frost, sunny and a bit warmer this afternoon, mostly clear with widespread frost tonight,
Widespread AM frost, sunny and a bit cooler Saturday, mostly clear with widespread frost at night,
A mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with widespread frost Sunday, then just mostly cloudy Sunday night.
highs 45-44 warming back to 45 Sunday lows 18-28.
AM cloudy, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer Monday afternoon, mostly cloudy Monday night,
A mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler Tuesday, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain at night,
Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of rain Wednesday and Wednesday night,
AM clouds with a (40%) chance of rain and a slight (20%) chance of snow, then a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a (40%) chance of rain and a slight (20%) chance of snow Thursday afternoon.
highs 50l-53 lows 32-39. (seasonal averages high 49 low 35).

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HOME WOOD HEATING ADVISORY:

EUGENE-SPRINGFIELD: YELLOW – CAUTION, FIREPLACE AND WOOD STOVE BURNING IS ALLOWED, BUT BE PREPARED TO STOP USING THEM IF RED ADVISORY IS ISSUED.

OAKRIDGE: YELLOW – CAUTION, FIREPLACE AND WOOD STOVE BURNING IS ALLOWED, BUT BE PREPARED TO STOP USING THEM IF RED ADVISORY IS ISSUED.

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

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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:

Some AM clouds with widespread dense fog and dense freezing fog, sunny and a bit warmer this afternoon, mostly clear this evening, widespread freezing fog late tonight,
Sunny and a bit warmer Saturday, mostly clear at night,
Then mostly cloudy and a bit warmer Sunday, then mostly cloudy Sunday night.
highs 42-48 lows 27-32.
Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain Monday, mostly cloudy Monday night,
Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Tuesday, a (30%) chance of rain late at night,
Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a (40%) chance of showers Wednesday, a (30%) of rain Wednesday night,
Then mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a (30%) chance of rain Thursday.
highs 52-55 lows 34-42. (seasonal averages high 51 low 37).

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

A slight (20%) chance of AM rain, sunny and a bit warmer this afternoon, clear tonight,
Sunny and a bit warmer Saturday, mostly clear at night,
Mostly cloudy Sunday, then a slight (20%) chance of rain Sunday night.
highs 49-56 lows 29-39.
Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of Monday, just mostly cloudy Monday night,
Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain Tuesday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a (0%) chance of rain at night,
Mostly cloudy with good (50%) chance of rain and a bit cooler Wednesday, a good (50%) chance of rain Wednesday night,
Then mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a (40%) chance of rain Thursday.
highs 57-59 cooling to 58 Wednesday warming to 59 Thursday lows 38-43 (seasonal averages high 54 low 41).

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

Sunny and a bit warmer today, mostly clear tonight,
Sunny and a bit warmer Saturday, clear at night,
Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Sunday, then mostly cloudy Sunday night.
free air freezing level 5,500 ft. today, 5,000 ft. tonight, 5,500 ft. warming to 7,000 ft. Saturday afternoon, 6,500 ft. falling to 6,000 ft. late Saturday night, then 7,500 ft. Sunday and Sunday night.
highs 34-42 lows 16-25.
AM clouds with a slight (20%) chance of snow, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of snow Monday afternoon, mostly cloudy in the evening, partly cloudy late Monday night,
Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Tuesday, mostly cloudy with a slight(20%) chance of rain and snow at night,
Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow and a bit cooler Wednesday, a (40%) chance of rain and snow Wednesday night,
A mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a (40%) chance of of rain and a slight (20%) chance snow Thursday.
free air freezing level snow level 3,500 ft. Monday, free air freezing level 6,500 ft. Monday night, 7,000 ft. Tuesday, snow level 5,500 ft. Tuesday night through Wednesday night, then snow level 6,000 ft. Thursday.
highs 42-39 warming back to 42 Thursday lows 25-30 cooling to 29 Wednesday night.

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1.22.26 Mostly cloudy this evening, partly cloudy with widespread frost late tonight. Brrr. What about for Friday.

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An Upper Level High Pressure Ridge (“Arch” shape) continues to bring us plenty of sunshine and no precipitation. The graphics for days 1-3 show no frontal systems moving over the Pacific Northwest. The graphics for days 3-7 Sunday through Thursday show no frontal activity moving into the Pacific Northwest through the period.

ADVISORIES:

AN AIR QUALITY ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM MONDAY FOR DESCHUTES COUNTY.
AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM FRIDAY FOR THE KLAMATH BASIN, NORTHERN AND EASTERN KLAMATH COUNTY, AND WESTERN, CENTRAL, AND EASTERN LAKE COUNTY.
AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON FRIDAY FOR THE NORTH OREGON COAST RANGE LOWLANDS, THE CENTRAL OREGON COAST RANGE LOWLANDS, THE LOWER COLUMBIA RIVER, AND THE CLACKAMAS COUNTY CASCADE FOOTHILLS.,
AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM FRIDAY FOR CENTRAL DOUGLAS COUNTY AND JACKSON COUNTY.
A FREEZING FOG ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM FRIDAY FOR THE VALLEYS OF EASTERN CURRY COUNTY AND JOSEPHINE COUNTY.
A COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM TONIGHT UNTIL NOON FRIDAY FOR THE NORTH OREGON COAST RANGE, THE CENTRAL OREGON COAST RANGE, PORTLAND WEST HILLS AND CHEHALEM MOUNTAIN, AND THE OUTER SOUTHEAST PORTLAND METRO, AND THE WESTERN COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE OF OREGON ABOVE 500 FT..
A COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON FRIDAY FOR THE NORTH OREGON COAST RANGE LOWLANDS, THE CENTRAL OREGON COAST RANGE LOWLANDS, THE LOWER COLUMBIA RIVER, AND THE CLACKAMAS COUNTY CASCADE FOOTHILLS.
AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM FRIDAY FOR JACKSON COUNTY.
A FREEZING FOG ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON FRIDAY FOR THE VALLEYS OF EASTERN CURRY COUNTY AND JOSEPHINE COUNTY.
A FREEZE WATCH IS IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON 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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SKI REPORT:

Willamette Pass Ski: Is open daily.

Hoodoo Ski: Is open Wednesday through Sunday.

Mt. Ashland Ski: Operations are on indefinite pause due to the warmer weather and lack of snow cover.

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Air Quality Index:

Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 57 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.

Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 39 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 69 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.

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

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

Mostly cloudy this evening, partly cloudy with widespread frost late tonight,
Widespread AM frost, sunny and a bit warmer Friday afternoon, mostly clear with widespread frost Friday night,
Widespread AM frost, sunny and a bit cooler Saturday, mostly clear with widespread frost at night,
A mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with widespread frost Sunday, then just mostly cloudy Sunday night.
lows 26-22 highs 45-44 warming back to 45 Sunday.
AM cloudy, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer Monday afternoon, mostly cloudy Monday night,
A mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler Tuesday, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain at night,
Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of rain Wednesday and Wednesday night,
AM clouds with a (40%) chance of rain and a slight (20%) chance of snow, then a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a (40%) chance of rain and a slight (20%) chance of snow Thursday afternoon.
highs 50l-53 lows 32-39. (seasonal averages high 49 low 35).

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HOME WOOD HEATING ADVISORY:

EUGENE-SPRINGFIELD: YELLOW – CAUTION, FIREPLACE AND WOOD STOVE BURNING IS ALLOWED, BUT BE PREPARED TO STOP USING THEM IF RED ADVISORY IS ISSUED.

OAKRIDGE: YELLOW – CAUTION, FIREPLACE AND WOOD STOVE BURNING IS ALLOWED, BUT BE PREPARED TO STOP USING THEM IF RED ADVISORY IS ISSUED.

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

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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:

Becoming mostly cloudy with widespread dense fog tonight late tonight, freezing fog late tonight,
Some AM clouds with widespread dense fog and dense freezing fog, sunny and a bit warmer Friday afternoon, mostly clear in the evening, widespread freezing fog late Friday night,
Sunny and a bit warmer Saturday, mostly clear at night,
Then mostly cloudy and a bit warmer Sunday, then mostly cloudy Sunday night.
lows 32-27 warming to 32 Sunday night highs 42-48.
Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain Monday, mostly cloudy Monday night,
Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Tuesday, a (30%) chance of rain late at night,
Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a (40%) chance of showers Wednesday, a (30%) of rain Wednesday night,
Then mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a (30%) chance of rain Thursday.
highs 52-55 lows 34-42. (seasonal averages high 51 low 37).

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

Partly cloudy at the shore this evening mostly cloudy with patchy and a slight (20%) chance of coastal rain late tonight while partly cloudy with widespread dense evening inland fog and mostly cloudy with and fog late tonight with widespread inland fog late tonight,
A slight (20%) chance of AM rain, sunny and a bit warmer Friday afternoon, clear Friday night,
Sunny and a bit warmer Saturday, mostly clear at night,
Mostly cloudy Sunday, then a slight (20%) chance of rain Sunday night.
lows 33-29 warming to 39 Sunday night highs 49-56.
Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of Monday, just mostly cloudy Monday night,
Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain Tuesday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a (0%) chance of rain at night,
Mostly cloudy with good (50%) chance of rain and a bit cooler Wednesday, a good (50%) chance of rain Wednesday night,
Then mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a (40%) chance of rain Thursday.
highs 57-59 cooling to 58 Wednesday warming to 59 Thursday lows 38-43 (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 evening rain and a slight (20%) chance of snow late tonight,
Sunny and a bit warmer Friday, mostly clear Friday night,
Sunny and a bit warmer Saturday, clear at night,
Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Sunday, then mostly cloudy Sunday night.
free air freezing level 4,000 ft. tonight, free air freezing level 5,500 ft. Friday, 5,000 ft. Friday night, 5,500 ft. warming to 7,000 ft. Saturday afternoon, 6,500 ft. falling to 6,000 ft. late Saturday night, then 7,500 ft. Sunday and Sunday night.
lows 26-16 warming to 25 Saturday night highs 34-42.
AM clouds with a slight (20%) chance of snow, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of snow Monday afternoon, mostly cloudy in the evening, partly cloudy late Monday night,
Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Tuesday, mostly cloudy with a slight(20%) chance of rain and snow at night,
Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow and a bit cooler Wednesday, a (40%) chance of rain and snow Wednesday night,
A mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a (40%) chance of of rain and a slight (20%) chance snow Thursday.
free air freezing level snow level 3,500 ft. Monday, free air freezing level 6,500 ft. Monday night, 7,000 ft. Tuesday, snow level 5,500 ft. Tuesday night through Wednesday night, then snow level 6,000 ft. Thursday.
highs 42-39 warming back to 42 Thursday lows 25-30 cooling to 29 Wednesday night.

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1.22.26 Widespread AM frost with patchy fog, mostly sunny and a bit cooler this afternoon for your Thursday.

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An Upper Level High Pressure Ridge (“Arch” shape) continues to bring us plenty of sunshine and no precipitation. The graphics for days 1-3 show no frontal systems moving over the Pacific Northwest. The graphics for days 3-7 Saturday through Wednesday show no frontal activity moving into the Pacific Northwest through the period except one frontal system along the coast sliding southward away from us Saturday.

ADVISORIES:

A DENSE FOG ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM TONIGHT UNTIL NOON THURSDAY FOR CENTRAL DOUGLAS COUNTY..
A BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST AND THE CURRY COUNTY COAST.
AN AIR QUALITY ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM THURSDAY FOR DESCHUTES COUNTY.
AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON FRIDAY FOR THE TUALATIN VALLEY, PORTLAND WEST HILLS AND CHEHALEM MOUNTAIN, INNER PORTLAND METRO, WEST CENTRAL WILLAMETTE VALLEY, EAST CENTRAL WILLAMETTE VALLEY, BENTON COUNTY LOWLANDS, LINN COUNTY LOWLANDS, AND THE LANE COUNTY LOWLANDS.
AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM FRIDAY FOR THE KLAMATH BASIN, NORTHERN AND EASTERN KLAMATH COUNTY, AND WESTERN, CENTRAL, AND EASTERN LAKE COUNTY.
AN AIR QUALITY ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON FRIDAY FOR THE NORTH OREGON COAST RANGE LOWLANDS, THE CENTRAL OREGON COAST RANGE LOWLANDS, THE LOWER COLUMBIA RIVER, AND THE CLACKAMAS COUNTY CASCADE FOOTHILLS.,
AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM FRIDAY FOR CENTRAL DOUGLAS COUNTY.
A DENSE FOG ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON TODAY FOR CENTRAL DOUGLAS COUNTY..
A COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT UNTIL 10 AM THURSDAY FOR THE TUALATIN VALLEY, PORTLAND WEST HILLS AND CHEHALEM MOUNTAIN, INNER PORTLAND METRO, WEST CENTRAL WILLAMETTE VALLEY, EAST CENTRAL WILLAMETTE VALLEY, BENTON COUNTY LOWLANDS, LINN COUNTY LOWLANDS, AND THE LANE COUNTY LOWLANDS.
A COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM TODAY FOR THE NORTH OREGON COAST RANGE, THE CENTRAL OREGON COAST RANGE, PORTLAND WEST HILLS AND CHEHALEM MOUNTAIN, AND THE OUTER SOUTHEAST PORTLAND METRO.
A COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM TODAY FOR THE NORTH OREGON COAST RANGE LOWLANDS, THE CENTRAL OREGON COAST RANGE LOWLANDS, THE LOWER COLUMBIA RIVER, AND THE CLACKAMAS COUNTY CASCADE FOOTHILLS.
A FREEZING FOG ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM TODAY FOR WALLOWA COUNTY.
AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST FRIDAY FOR HARNEY COUNTY, BAKER COUNTY, AND MALHEUR COUNTY, AND THE OREGON LOWER TREASURE VALLEY.
AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM FRIDAY FOR JACKSON COUNTY.
A FREEZING FOG ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON TODAY FOR THE VALLEYS OF EASTERN CURRY COUNTY AND JOSEPHINE COUNTY.

HEALTH ADVISORIES:

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

A PERMANENT HEALTH ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE SOUTH UMPQUA RIVER BAR. POOLS IN THE BEDROCK ALONG THE RIVERS EDGE ARE KNOWN TO DEVELOP BLUE-GREEN ALGAE (CYANOBACTERIAL) BLOOMS THAT CAN BE HARMFUL TO PETS AND PEOPLE IF ACCIDENTAL INGESTION OCCURS. SIGNS HAVE BEEN POSTED ALONG SEVERAL ACCESS AREAS ALONG THE RIVER.

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SKI REPORT:

Willamette Pass Ski: Is open daily.

Hoodoo Ski: Is open Wednesday through Sunday.

Mt. Ashland Ski: Operations are on indefinite pause due to the warmer weather and lack of snow cover.

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Air Quality Index:

Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 81 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.

Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 80 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.

Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 100 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:

Widespread AM frost with patchy fog, mostly sunny and a bit cooler this afternoon, mostly cloudy in the evening, partly cloudy with widespread frost and patchy fog Thursday night,
Widespread AM frost with patchy fog, sunny and a bit warmer Friday afternoon, mostly clear with widespread frost tonight,
Sunny and a bit cooler with widespread frost Saturday, mostly clear in the evening, then mostly clear Saturday night.
highs 43-45 cooling to 44 Friday lows 26-22.
A mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer Sunday, mostly cloudy Sunday night,
AM clouds, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer Monday afternoon, partly cloudy in the evening, mostly cloudy late at night,
A mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer Tuesday, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Tuesday night,
Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain, a mix of clouds and sun with a good (50%) chance of rain Wednesday afternoon.
highs 46-52 lows 29-34. (seasonal averages high 49 low 35).

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HOME WOOD HEATING ADVISORY:

EUGENE-SPRINGFIELD: YELLOW – CAUTION, FIREPLACE AND WOOD STOVE BURNING IS ALLOWED, BUT BE PREPARED TO STOP USING THEM IF RED ADVISORY IS ISSUED.

OAKRIDGE: YELLOW – CAUTION, FIREPLACE AND WOOD STOVE BURNING IS ALLOWED, BUT BE PREPARED TO STOP USING THEM IF RED ADVISORY IS ISSUED.

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

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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:

AM sun with patchy dense fog, partly cloudy and a bit warmer with patchy dense fog this afternoon, mostly clear with patchy evening fog, partly cloudy with patchy fog late tonight,
Some AM clouds with patchy fog, sunny with patchy fog Friday afternoon, then clear with patchy fog Friday night.
highs 42-45 lows 32-27.
Sunny and a bit warmer Saturday, mostly clear in the evening, partly cloudy with patchy fog late Saturday night,
Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer Sunday, mostly cloudy at night,
Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer Monday, partly cloudy Monday night,
Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer Tuesday, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers at night,
Then mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a (40%) chance of showers Wednesday.
highs 52-54 lows 34-37. (seasonal averages high 51 low 37).

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

Sunny with patchy dense AM fog, partly cloudy and a bit cooler this afternoon, partly cloudy with patchy inland fog late tonight,
Patchy inland AM fog, sunny Friday, clear Friday night,
Sunny and a bit warmer Saturday, mostly clear in the evening, then partly cloudy Saturday night.
highs 49-56 lows 33-29 warming to 32 Saturday night.
Mostly cloudy Sunday, mostly cloudy Sunday night,
Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer Monday, partly cloudy in the evening, mostly cloudy late at night,
Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of showers Tuesday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of showers Tuesday night,
A good (50%) chance of AM showers, then showers likely (70%) and a bit cooler Wednesday afternoon.
highs 56-60 cooling to 59 Wednesday lows 38-40 (seasonal averages high 54 low 41).

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

AM sun, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler this afternoon, mostly cloudy this evening, partly cloudy late tonight,
Sunny and a bit cooler Friday, mostly clear at night,
Sunny and a bit warmer Saturday, then mostly clear Saturday night.
free air freezing level 9,000 ft. today, 8,000 ft. falling to 6,000 ft. tonight, 5,500 ft. Friday, 5,000 ft. falling to 4,500 ft. late Friday night, 6,000 ft. Saturday, then 6,500 ft. Saturday night.
highs 44-35 warming to 39 Saturday lows 25-17 warming to 23 Saturday night.
A mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer Sunday, mostly cloudy Sunday night,
A mix of clouds and sun with a slight (20%) chance of snow Monday, partly cloudy at night,
Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Tuesday, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening rain and snow, then mostly cloudy with a slight(20%) chance of rain and snow Tuesday night.
Then a mix of clouds and sun with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow Wednesday.
free air freezing level 6,000 ft. Saturday, 6,500 ft. Saturday night, 7,500 ft. Sunday, 7,000 ft. Sunday night, snow level 3,500 ft. Monday, free air freezing level 6,500 ft. Monday night, 8,000 ft. Tuesday, then 5,500 ft. Tuesday night and Wednesday.
highs 42-45 lows 26-30.

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