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04.
1.4.26 A 50% chance of  evening showers, showers likely late tonight (0.25 in. of rain possible).
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The Jet Stream is sending more moisture to the Pacific Northwest.  The graphics for days 1-3 show the frontal activity over the Pacific Northwest through the period. The graphics for days 3-7  Wednesday through Sunday show frontal activity moving over the Pacific Northwest Tuesday through Wednesday.

ADVISORIES:

  • A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM MONDAY ABOVE 5,000 FT. FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON CASCADES.
  • A WINTER STORM WATCH IS IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON FOR THE NORTHERN BLUE MOUNTAINS OF OREGON, THE EAST SLOPES OF THE NORTHERN BLUE MOUNTAINS OF OREGON, THE EAST SLOPES OF THE OREGON CASCADES, AND THE NORTHWEST BLUE MOUNTAINS.
  • A WINTER STORM WATCH IS IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT FOR THE NORTH OREGON CASCADES, THE CASCADES OF MARION AND LINN COUNTIES, AND THE CASCADES OF LANE COUNTY

HEALTH ADVISORIES:

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

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Air Quality Index:
Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 15 in the Good 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 21 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA.org)
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Forecast for the Southern and lower Mid Willamette Valley including Eugene-Springfield and Albany-Corvallis:

  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of  evening showers, showers likely (70%) late tonight (0.25 in. of rain possible),
  • AM clouds and sun with patchy fog and slight (20%) chance of showers, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler Monday afternoon, partly cloudy with patchy evening fog, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Monday night and patchy fog late at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with patchy AM fog, rain and a bit cooler Tuesday, rain Tuesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy mostly cloudy with rain Wednesday, then rain Wednesday night.
  • lows 38-35 highs 48-47.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain Thursday, a good (50%) chance of rain Thursday night,
  • Mostly cloudy start, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer Friday afternoon, partly cloudy in the evening, mostly cloudy late at night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun Saturday, mostly cloudy Saturday night,
  • Then a mix of clouds and sun Sunday.
  • highs 48-50 lows 35-32 arming to 34 Saturday night  (seasonal averages high 47 low 34).

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HOME WOOD HEATING ADVISORY:

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

OAKRIDGE: FIREPLACE AND WOOD STOVE BURNING IS ALLOWED.

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

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

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COLLEGE FOOTBALL  PLAYOFF GAME FORECAST:

THURSDAY JANUARY 1ST:

Ducks vs. Texas Tech Red Raiders at The Orange Bowl, Miami, FL – Game Time: 9:00 am PST: In a defensive battle The Ducks defeated (Shut Out) the Texas Tech Red Raiders 23-0.

FRIDAY JANUARY 9TH:

Ducks vs. Indiana Hoosiers at Chick-Fil-A Peach Bowl, Atlanta, GA – Game Time 4:30 pm – Preliminary Weather Forecast: Cloudy, Rain 68 degrees,cooling as the game progresses.

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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:

  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening thunderstorms and snow, rain likely (70%) tonight with snow likely (70%) late tonight (no snow accumulation expected, snow level 3,000 ft.),with a (30%) chance of rain Monday afternoon, partly cloudy in the evening, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain late Monday night,
  • Cloudy with a (40%) rain Tuesday (afternoon snow level 3,500 ft.), evening rain, then rain and snow Tuesday night (snow level 3,500 ft. falling to 3,000 ft. late Tuesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a (%) chance of AM rain and snow, rain, snow, and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms and a bit cooler Wednesday afternoon, rain, evening snow and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms,then rain and snow late Wednesday night.
  • lows 40-35 warming to 38 Tuesday night cooling to 37 Wednesday night highs 48-47.
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain and snow likely (70%), a good (50%) chance of rain and snow and a bit cooler Thursday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a (0%) chance of rain Thursday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain, just partly cloudy Friday afternoon and evening, just mostly cloudy at night,
  • Mostly cloudy Saturday, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Saturday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain, then partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Saturday afternoon.
  • highs 47-45 warming back to 47 Friday lows 39-33. (seasonal averages high 49 low 37).

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

  • Mostly cloudy with evening coastal showers likely (70%) with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms and coastal rain likely with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms while a good (50%) of early evening inland showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms with late evening and early AM inland rain and a (40%) chance of inland rain late tonight,
  • Partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM coastal rain and sunny in the afternoon while mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of inland AM rain and just partly cloudy inland Monday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of coastal rain late at night while mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of inland rain Monday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with AM coastal rain likely (70%) while a slight (20%) chance of AM inland rain and inland rain with inland rain Tuesday afternoon, rain Tuesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a (20%) chance of AM rain, showers and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms Wednesday afternoon, showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms Wednesday night.
  • lows 40-36 warming to 42 Wednesday night highs 53-52.
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain, a good (50%) chance of rain and a bit warmer Thursday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain Thursday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain, just partly cloudy and a bit warmer Friday afternoon and evening, mostly cloudy late at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer Saturday, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Saturday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain, then partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Sunday afternoon.
  • highs 56-59 lows 40-42. (seasonal averages high 53 low 41).

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

  • Mostly cloudy with snow and rain showers and a bit cooler tonight (0.50 in. of rain possible, 2-5 in. of snow possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with patchy AM dense fog and a good (50%) chance of snow showers with a slight (20%) chance of rain showers, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain and snow, a mix of clouds and sun with a slight (20%) chance of snow Monday afternoon (0.10 in. of rain possible, 1 in. of snow possible), partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening snow, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of snow late Monday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain and snow, snow and rain likely (70%) Tuesday afternoon, rain and snow Tuesday night (snow possibly heavy at times),
  • Mostly cloudy with snow and rain and a bit cooler Wednesday, snow Wednesday, and rain Wednesday night.
  • snow level 3,000 ft. tonight through Wednesday, then 2,500 ft. Wednesday night.
  • lows 26-22 warming to 25 Tuesday night cooling to 24 Wednesday night highs 32-30.
  • Mostly cloudy with snow and rain Thursday, a good (50%) chance of snow and rain Thursday night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of snow Friday, just partly cloudy Friday night,
  • Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Saturday, mostly cloudy Saturday night,
  • Then mostly sunny and a bit warmer Sunday.
  • snow level 2,500 ft. Thursday, 3,000 ft. Thursday night, 3,500 ft. Friday, free air freezing level 6,000 ft. Friday night, 9,000 ft. Saturday and Saturday night, then 10,000 ft. Sunday.
  • highs 30-42 lows 22-26.
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Jan
03.
1.4.26 A 50% chance of AM showers, showers and a bit cooler this afternoon for your Sunday (0.25 in. of rain possible).
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The Jet Stream is sending more moisture to the Pacific Northwest.  The graphics for days 1-3 show the frontal activity over the Pacific Northwest through the period. The graphics for days 3-7  Wednesday through Sunday show frontal activity moving over the Pacific Northwest Tuesday through Wednesday.

ADVISORIES:

  • A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM TODAY ABOVE 5,000 FT. FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON CASCADES.
  • A COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM UNTIL 3 PM TODAY FOR MINOR TIDAL OVERFLOW FOR THE CLATSOP COUNTY COAST AND THE TILLAMOOK COUNTY COAST.
  • A COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM UNTIL 2  PM TODAY FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST.
  • A HIGH WIND WARNING IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM TODAY FOR THE CURRY COUNTY COAST.
  • A WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM TODAY FOR THE KLAMATH BASIN, NORTHERN AND EASTERN KLAMATH COUNTY, AND WESTERN, CENTRAL AND WESTERN LAKE COUNTY.

HEALTH ADVISORIES:

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

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Air Quality Index:
Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 31 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 40 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 29 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA.org)
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Forecast for the Southern and lower Mid Willamette Valley including Eugene-Springfield and Albany-Corvallis:

  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM showers, showers and a bit cooler this afternoon (0.25 in. of rain possible), showers tonight (0.25 in. of rain possible),
  • AM clouds and sun with a good (50%) chance of showers, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with a (40%) chance of showers Monday afternoon, partly cloudy in the evening, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Monday night and patchy fog late at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) and a bit cooler Tuesday, then rain Tuesday night.
  • highs 50-46 lows 37-33 warming to 36 Tuesday night.
  • Mostly cloudy mostly cloudy with showers with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms Wednesday, showers Wednesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with showers likely (70%) Thursday, a good (50%) chance of showers at night,
  • Mostly cloudy start, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer Friday afternoon, mostly cloudy Friday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain and snow, then partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow Saturday afternoon.
  • highs 46-45 warming to 47 Friday and Saturday lows 34-32 (seasonal averages high 47 low 34).

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HOME WOOD HEATING ADVISORY:

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

OAKRIDGE: FIREPLACE AND WOOD STOVE BURNING IS ALLOWED.

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

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

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COLLEGE FOOTBALL  PLAYOFF GAME FORECAST:

THURSDAY JANUARY 1ST:

Ducks vs. Texas Tech Red Raiders at The Orange Bowl, Miami, FL – Game Time: 9:00 am PST: In a defensive battle The Ducks defeated (Shut Out) the Texas Tech Red Raiders 23-0.

FRIDAY JANUARY 9TH:

Ducks vs. Indiana Hoosiers at Chick-Fil-A Peach Bowl, Atlanta, GA – Game Time 4:30 pm – Preliminary Weather Forecast: Cloudy, Rain 68 degrees,cooling as the game progresses.

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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:

  • Cloudy and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain, rain this afternoon (snow level 3,500 ft.), evening rain and snow, rain and snow likely (70%) tonight (no snow accumulation expected, snow level 3,000 ft.),
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain and snow, a bit cooler with a (30%) chance of rain Monday afternoon, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening rain, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Monday night,
  • Cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain and snow, rain Tuesday afternoon, evening rain, then rain and snow Tuesday night.
  • highs 56-48 lows 39-35 warming to 38 Tuesday night.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain showers and snow with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms Wednesday, rain and snow Wednesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain and snow likely (70%) and a bit cooler Thursday, a (20%) chance of rain and snow at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain and snow, just mostly cloudy Friday afternoon and Friday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Saturday.
  • highs 47-45 warming back to 47 Friday lows 39-33. (seasonal averages high 49 low 37).

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

  • Mostly cloudy with coastal rain while a slight (20%) chance of AM inland rain while inland rain this afternoon, rain tonight,
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain likely (70%), a good (50%) chance of rain Monday afternoon, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening rain, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain likely (70%), rain likely (70%) with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms and a bit cooler Tuesday afternoon, then rain with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms Tuesday night.
  • highs 54-52 lows 40-36 warming back to 40 Tuesday night.
  • Mostly cloudy with a showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms Wednesday, rain Wednesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) Thursday, a (40%) chance of rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain, just mostly cloudy and a bit warmer Friday afternoon, mostly cloudy Friday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Saturday afternoon.
  • highs 52-56 lows 39-37. (seasonal averages high 53 low 41).

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

  • Mostly cloudy with AM showers, snow showers and freezing rain, snow showers and a bit cooler this afternoon (0.50 in. of rain possible, 1-4 in. of snow possible), snow and rain showers tonight (0.25 in. of rain possible, 1-3 in. of snow possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with patchy AM dense fog and snow and rain showers likely (70%), a mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of snow and rain showers Monday afternoon, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening rain,  a slight (20%) chance of snow late Monday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with snow and rain likely (70%) Tuesday, then snow and rain Tuesday night (snow possibly heavy at times).
  • snow level 4,000 ft. today, 3,500 ft. tonight and Monday, then 2,500 ft. Monday night,
  • highs 40-35 lows 26-22 warming to 24  Monday night.
  • Mostly cloudy with snow and rain (snow possibly heavy at times) and a bit cooler Wednesday, snow showers Wednesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with snow showers likely (70%) Thursday, a good (50%) chance of snow showers at night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of snow Friday, just mostly cloudy Friday night,
  • Then a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of snow Saturday.
  • snow level  3,000 ft. Wednesday, 2,000 ft. Wednesday night and Thursday, 2,500 ft. Thursday night and Friday, free air freezing level 6,000 ft. Friday night, then snow level 4,000 ft. Saturday.
  • highs 28-40 lows 23-22.
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Jan
03.
1.3.26 Mostly cloudy with  showers tonight (0.50 in. of rain possible). How about your Sunday?
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The Jet Stream is sending more moisture to the Pacific Northwest.  The graphics for days 1-3 show the frontal activity over the Pacific Northwest through the period. The graphics for days 3-7  Tuesday through Saturday show frontal activity moving over the Pacific Northwest Tuesday through Wednesday.

ADVISORIES:

  • A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM SUNDAY ABOVE 5,000 FT. FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON CASCADES.
  • A COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM UNTIL 3 PM SUNDAY FOR MINOR TIDAL OVERFLOW FOR THE CLATSOP COUNTY COAST AND THE TILLAMOOK COUNTY COAST.
  • A COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM UNTIL 2  PM SUNDAY FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST.
  • A HIGH WIND WARNING IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM SUNDAY FOR THE CURRY COUNTY COAST.
  • A WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM SUNDAY FOR THE KLAMATH BASIN, NORTHERN AND EASTERN KLAMATH COUNTY, AND WESTERN, CENTRAL AND WESTERN LAKE COUNTY.
  • A WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM TONIGHT 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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Air Quality Index:
Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 60 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 29 in the Good 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 cloudy with  showers tonight (0.50 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM showers, showers and a bit cooler with Sunday afternoon (0.25 in. of rain possible), showers Sunday night (0.25 in. of rain possible),
  • AM clouds and sun with a good (50%) chance of showers, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with a (40%) chance of showers Monday afternoon, partly cloudy in the evening, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Monday night and patchy fog late at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) and a bit cooler Tuesday, then rain Tuesday night.
  • lows 35-32 highs 50-46.
  • Mostly cloudy mostly cloudy with showers with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms Wednesday, showers Wednesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with showers likely (70%) Thursday, a good (50%) chance of showers at night,
  • Mostly cloudy start, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer Friday afternoon, mostly cloudy Friday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain and snow, then partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow Saturday afternoon.
  • highs 46-45 warming to 47 Friday and Saturday lows 34-32 (seasonal averages high 47 low 34).

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HOME WOOD HEATING ADVISORY:

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

OAKRIDGE: FIREPLACE AND WOOD STOVE BURNING IS ALLOWED.

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

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

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COLLEGE FOOTBALL  PLAYOFF GAME FORECAST:

THURSDAY JANUARY 1ST:

Ducks vs. Texas Tech Red Raiders at The Orange Bowl, Miami, FL – Game Time: 9:00 am PST: In a defensive battle The Ducks defeated (Shut Out) the Texas Tech Red Raiders 23-0.

FRIDAY JANUARY 9TH:

Ducks vs. Indiana Hoosiers at Chick-Fil-A Peach Bowl, Atlanta, GA – Game Time 4:30 pm – Preliminary Weather Forecast: Cloudy, Rain 68 degrees,cooling as the game progresses.

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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:

  • Mostly cloudy with rain tonight and a slight (20%) chance of late evening and early morning thunderstorms,
  • Cloudy and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain, rain Sunday afternoon (snow level 3,500 ft.), evening rain and snow, rain and snow likely (70%) Sunday night (no snow accumulation expected, snow level 3,000 ft.),
  • Mostly cloudy with a (%) chance of AM rain and snow, a bit cooler with a (30%) chance of rain Monday afternoon, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening rain, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Monday night,
  • Cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain and snow, rain Tuesday afternoon, evening rain, then rain and snow Tuesday night.
  • lows 45-38 highs 56-48.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain showers and snow with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms Wednesday, rain and snow Wednesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain and snow likely (70%) and a bit cooler Thursday, a (20%) chance of rain and snow at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain and snow, just mostly cloudy Friday afternoon and Friday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Saturday.
  • highs 47-45 warming back to 47 Friday lows 39-33. (seasonal averages high 49 low 37).

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

  • Mostly cloudy with evening rain and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms, showers late tonight and breezy (Coastal Wind: S 15-25 mph shifting W 10-15 mph late at night while Inland Wind: S 10-15 mph shifting SW 5-10 mph late at night),
  • Mostly cloudy with coastal rain while a slight (20%) chance of AM inland rain while inland rain Sunday afternoon, rain Sunday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain likely (70%), a good (50%) chance of rain Monday afternoon, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening rain, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain likely (70%), rain likely (70%) with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms and a bit cooler Tuesday afternoon, then rain with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms Tuesday night.
  • lows 45-36 warming to 40 Tuesday night highs 54-52.
  • Mostly cloudy with a showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms Wednesday, rain Wednesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) Thursday, a (40%) chance of rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain, just mostly cloudy and a bit warmer Friday afternoon, mostly cloudy Friday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Saturday afternoon.
  • highs 52-56 lows 39-37. (seasonal averages high 53 low 41).

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

  • Mostly cloudy with rain and snow showers tonight (0.75 in. of rain possible, 2-4 in. of snow possible, snow possibly heavy at times),
  • Mostly cloudy with AM showers, snow showers and freezing rain, snow showers and a bit cooler Sunday afternoon (0.50 in. of rain possible, 1-4 in. of snow possible), snow and rain showers Sunday night (0.25 in. of rain possible, 1-3 in. of snow possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with patchy AM dense fog and snow and rain showers likely (70%), a mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of snow and rain showers Monday afternoon, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening rain,  a slight (20%) chance of snow late Monday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with snow and rain likely (70%) Tuesday, then snow and rain Tuesday night (snow possibly heavy at times).
  • snow level 5,000 ft. tonight, 4,000 ft. and Sunday, 3,500 ft. Sunday night and Monday, then 2,500 ft. Monday night,
  • lows 32-22 warming to 24  Monday night highs 40-35.
  • Mostly cloudy with snow and rain (snow possibly heavy at times) and a bit cooler Wednesday, snow showers Wednesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with snow showers likely (70%) Thursday, a good (50%) chance of snow showers at night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of snow Friday, just mostly cloudy Friday night,
  • Then a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of snow Saturday.
  • snow level  3,000 ft. Wednesday, 2,000 ft. Wednesday night and Thursday, 2,500 ft. Thursday night and Friday, free air freezing level 6,000 ft. Friday night, then snow level 4,000 ft. Saturday.
  • highs 28-40 lows 23-22.
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Jan
02.
1.3.26  A mix of clouds and sun with a 50% chance of AM rain, mostly cloudy a bit warmer with rain this afternoon for your Saturday.
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The Jet Stream is sending more moisture to the Pacific Northwest.  The graphics for days 1-3 show no frontal activity over the Pacific Northwest through the period. The graphics for days 3-7  Tuesday through Saturday show frontal activity moving over the Pacific Northwest through the period.

ADVISORIES:

  • A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM TODAY UNTIL 1 PM SUNDAY ABOVE 5,000 FT. FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON CASCADES.
  • A COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM UNTIL 2 PM TODAY FOR MINOR TIDAL OVERFLOW FOR THE CLATSOP COUNTY COAST AND THE TILLAMOOK COUNTY COAST.
  • A COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1  PM TODAY FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST.
  • A HIGH WIND WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TODAY UNTIL 4 AM SUNDAY FOR THE CURRY COUNTY COAST.
  • A WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TODAY UNTIL 7 AM SUNDAY FOR THE KLAMATH BASIN, NORTHERN AND EASTERN KLAMATH COUNTY, AND WESTERN, CENTRAL AND WESTERN LAKE COUNTY.
  • A WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL I PM TODAY FOR THE FOOTHILLS OF THE NORTHERN BLUE MOUNTAINS OF OREGON.
  • A WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM TODAY FOR JACKSON COUNTY.
  • A HIGH WIND WATCH IS IN EFFECT FROM THIDS MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING FOR THE CURRY COUNTY COAST.

HEALTH ADVISORIES:

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

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Air Quality Index:
Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 60 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 29 in the Good 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:

  •  A mix of clouds and sun with a good (50%) chance of AM rain, mostly cloudy a bit warmer with rain this afternoon (0.10 in. of rain possible), rain tonight and a bit breezy (Wind: S 1o-15 mph gusts to 35 mph),
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain Sunday, rain Sunday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain likely (70%), a mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with rain likely (70%)|Monday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Monday night.
  • highs 55-48 lows 43-34.
  • Cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and a bit cooler Tuesday, rain Tuesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a rain Wednesday and at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of rain Thursday,  a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow late Thursday night,
  • Then a mix of clouds and sun Friday.
  • highs 46-47 lows 37-32 (seasonal averages high 47 low 34).

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HOME WOOD HEATING ADVISORY:

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

OAKRIDGE: FIREPLACE AND WOOD STOVE BURNING IS ALLOWED.

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

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

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COLLEGE FOOTBALL  PLAYOFF GAME FORECAST:

THURSDAY JANUARY 1ST:

Ducks vs. Texas Tech Red Raiders at The Orange Bowl, Miami, FL – Game Time: 9:00 am PST: In a defensive battle The Ducks defeated (Shut Out) the Texas Tech Red Raiders 23-0.

FRIDAY JANUARY 9TH:

Ducks vs. Indiana Hoosiers at Chick-Fil-A Peach Bowl, Atlanta, GA – Game Time 4:30 pm – Preliminary Weather Forecast: Cloudy, Rain 68 degrees,cooling as the game progresses.

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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:

  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain, rain and a bit warmer this afternoon, rain with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms tonight,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit cooler Sunday (3,500 ft.), evening rain, rain likely (70%) late at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of rain Monday, then a slight (20%) chance of rain Monday night.
  • highs 56-48 lows 45-38.
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain and snow, a (40%) chance of rain Tuesday afternoon, rain Tuesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain and snow Wednesday and in the evening,  a good (50%) chance of rain and snow at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain and snow and a bit cooler Thursday, a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow Thursday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy Friday.
  • highs 47-45 warming back to 47 Friday lows 39-33. (seasonal averages high 49 low 37).

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

  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM coastal rain with coastal showers and a bit warmer with showers and a slight (20%) chance of coastal thunderstorms this afternoon while mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM inland rain and a bit warmer with inland rain this afternoon, showers with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms tonight and breezy (Coastal Wind: S 20-30 mph shifting SW 15-20 mph late at night while Inland Wind: S 10-20 mph),
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain Sunday, rain Sunday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain likely (70%), a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of rain Monday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain Monday night.
  • highs 58-53 lows 45-37.
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain, rain likely (70%) and a bit cooler Tuesday afternoon, rain Tuesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a rain  Wednesday and at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and a bit warmer Thursday, a (40%) chance of evening rain, a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow late Thursday night,
  • Partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance AM rain and snow, then partly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain Friday afternoon.
  • highs 52-54 lows 42-37. (seasonal averages high 53 low 41).

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

  • Mostly sunny with a slight (20%) of AM rain and a slight (20%) chance of freezing rain and snow, mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain and a good (50%) chance of snow this afternoon (0.10 in. of rain possible), snow and rain tonight (0.50 in. of rain possible, 1-3 in. of snow possible),
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain and snow Sunday, snow and rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with snow with snow and rain likely (70%) Monday, then a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow Monday night.
  • snow level 6,000 ft. tonight, 5,000 ft. Saturday and Saturday night, 4,000 ft. Sunday, then 3,500 ft. Sunday night through Monday night,
  • highs 40-35 lows 32-23.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of snow and rain Tuesday, snow and rain Tuesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with snow and rain and a bit cooler Wednesday, snow likely (70%) at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with snow likely (70%) Thursday, a slight (20%) chance of snow Thursday night,
  • Then a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer Friday.
  • snow level  3,500 ft.Tuesday, 4,000 ft. Tuesday night, 3,000 ft. Wednesday, 2,500 ft. Wednesday night, then 2,500 ft. Thursday through Friday.
  • highs 33-30 warming to 36 Thursday lows 25-20.
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1.2.26 A 40% chance of evening rain, rain late tonight (0.10 in. of rain possible). What about your Saturday?
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The Jet Stream is sending more moisture to the Pacific Northwest.  The graphics for days 1-3 show no frontal activity over the Pacific Northwest through the period. The graphics for days 3-7  Monday through Friday show frontal activity moving over the Pacific Northwest Sunday, Monday night, and next Wednesday.

ADVISORIES:

  • A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM SATURDAY UNTIL 1 PM SUNDAY ABOVE 5,000 FT. FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON CASCADES.
  • A COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR MINOR TIDAL OVERFLOW FOR THE CLATSOP COUNTY COAST AND THE TILLAMOOK COUNTY COAST.
  • A COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1  PM SATURDAY FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST.
  • A HIGH WIND WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SATURDAY UNTIL 4 AM SUNDAY FOR THE CURRY COUNTY COAST.
  • A WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SATURDAY UNTIL 7 AM SUNDAY FOR THE KLAMATH BASIN, NORTHERN AND EASTERN KLAMATH COUNTY, AND WESTERN, CENTRAL AND WESTERN LAKE COUNTY.
  • A WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL I PM SATURDAY FOR THE FOOTHILLS OF THE NORTHERN BLUE MOUNTAINS OF OREGON.
  • A WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM SATURDAY FOR JACKSON COUNTY.
  • A HIGH WIND WATCH IS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING FOR THE CURRY COUNTY COAST.

HEALTH ADVISORIES:

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

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Air Quality Index:
Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 60 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 29 in the Good 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 cloudy with a (40%) chance of evening rain, rain late tonight (0.10 in. of rain possible),
  •  A mix of clouds and sun with a good (50%) chance of AM rain, mostly cloudy a bit warmer with rain Saturday afternoon (0.10 in. of rain possible), rain Saturday night and a bit breezy (Wind: S 1o-15 mph gusts to 35 mph),
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain Sunday, rain Sunday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain likely (70%), a mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with rain likely (70%)|Monday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Monday night.
  • lows 42-43 cooling to 34 Monday night highs 55-48.
  • Cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and a bit cooler Tuesday, rain Tuesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a rain Wednesday and at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of rain Thursday,  a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow late Thursday night,
  • Then a mix of clouds and sun Friday.
  • highs 46-47 lows 37-32 (seasonal averages high 47 low 34).

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HOME WOOD HEATING ADVISORY:

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

OAKRIDGE: FIREPLACE AND WOOD STOVE BURNING IS ALLOWED.

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

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

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COLLEGE FOOTBALL  PLAYOFF GAME FORECAST:

THURSDAY JANUARY 1ST:

Ducks vs. Texas Tech Red Raiders at The Orange Bowl, Miami, FL – Game Time: 9:00 am PST: In a defensive battle The Ducks defeated (Shut Out) the Texas Tech Red Raiders 23-0.

FRIDAY JANUARY 9TH:

Ducks vs. Indiana Hoosiers at Chick-Fil-A Peach Bowl, Atlanta, GA – Game Time 4:30 pm – Preliminary Weather Forecast: Cloudy, Rain 68 degrees,cooling as the game progresses.

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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:

  • Partly cloudy with a (%) chance of evening rain, rain late with rain likely (70%) very late tonight,
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain, rain and a bit warmer Saturday afternoon, rain with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms Saturday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit cooler Sunday (3,500 ft.), evening rain, rain likely (70%) late at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of rain Monday, then a slight (20%) chance of rain Monday night.
  • lows 45-38 highs 56-48.
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain and snow, a (40%) chance of rain Tuesday afternoon, rain Tuesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain and snow Wednesday and in the evening,  a good (50%) chance of rain and snow at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain and snow and a bit cooler Thursday, a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow Thursday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy Friday.
  • highs 47-45 warming back to 47 Friday lows 39-33. (seasonal averages high 49 low 37).

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

  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of evening rain, late evening rain continuing through late tonight,
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM coastal rain with coastal showers and a bit warmer with showers and a slight (20%) chance of coastal thunderstorms Saturday afternoon  while mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM inland rain and a bit warmer with inland rain Saturday afternoon, showers with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms Saturday night and breezy (Coastal Wind: S 20-30 mph shifting SW 15-20 mph late at night while Inland Wind: S 10-20 mph),
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain Sunday, rain Sunday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain likely (70%), a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of rain Monday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain Monday night.
  • lows 47-37 highs 58-53.
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain, rain likely (70%) and a bit cooler Tuesday afternoon, rain Tuesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a rain  Wednesday and at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and a bit warmer Thursday, a (40%) chance of evening rain, a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow late Thursday night,
  • Partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance AM rain and snow, then partly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain Friday afternoon.
  • highs 52-54 lows 42-37. (seasonal averages high 53 low 41).

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

  • Partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of  evening rain, mostly cloudy with rain and freezing rain likely (70%) late tonight (0.10 in. of rain possible, trace of ice accumulation possible),
  • Mostly sunny with a slight (20%) of AM rain and a slight (20%) chance of freezing rain and snow, mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain and a good (50%) chance of snow Saturday afternoon (0.10 in. of rain possible), snow and rain Saturday night (0.50 in. of rain possible, 1-3 in. of snow possible),
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain and snow Sunday, snow and rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with snow with snow and rain likely (70%) Monday, then a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow Monday night.
  • snow level 6,000 ft. tonight, 5,000 ft. Saturday and Saturday night, 4,000 ft. Sunday, then 3,500 ft. Sunday night through Monday night,
  • lows 34-23 highs 40-35.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of snow and rain Tuesday, snow and rain Tuesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with snow and rain and a bit cooler Wednesday, snow likely (70%) at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with snow likely (70%) Thursday, a slight (20%) chance of snow Thursday night,
  • Then a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer Friday.
  • snow level  3,500 ft.Tuesday, 4,000 ft. Tuesday night, 3,000 ft. Wednesday, 2,500 ft. Wednesday night, then 2,500 ft. Thursday through Friday.
  • highs 33-30 warming to 36 Thursday lows 25-20.
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Jan
01.
1.2.26 A 40% chance of AM rain (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), mostly cloudy and warmer today for your Friday.
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The Jet Stream is sending more moisture to the Pacific Northwest.  The graphics for days 1-3 show no frontal activity over the Pacific Northwest through the period. The graphics for days 3-7  Monday through Friday show frontal activity moving over the Pacific Northwest Sunday, Monday night, and next Wednesday.

ADVISORIES:

  • A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM TODAY FOR THE UPPER HOOD RIVER VALLEY.
  • A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM TODAY FOR THE CENTRAL COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE I-84 CORRIDOR.
  • A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM TOIDAY FOR THE THE EASTERN COLUMBIA GORGE OF OREGON, THE LOWER COLUMBIA BASIN OF OREGON, THE FOOTHILLS OF THE NORTHERN BLUE MOUNTAINS OF OREGON, THE FOOTHILLS OF THE SOUTHERN BLUE MOUNTAINS OF OREGON, NORTH CENTRAL OREGON, AND CENTRAL OREGON.
  • A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST TODAY FOR BAKER COUNTY.
  • AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM TODAY FOR THE LOWER COLUMBIA RIVER BASIN OF OREGON, THE FOOTHILLS OF THE NORTHERN BLUE MOUNTAINS OF OREGON, THE FOOTHILLS OF THE SOUTHERN BLUE MOUNTAINS OF OREGON, NORTH CENTRAL OREGON, AND CENTRAL OREGON.
  • A COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TODAY UNTIL 10  PM SATURDAY FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST.
  • A HIGH WIND WATCH IS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING FOR THE CURRY COUNTY COAST.

HEALTH ADVISORIES:

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

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Air Quality Index:
Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 77 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 47 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 with a (40%) chance of AM rain (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), mostly cloudy and warmer today, rain tonight,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain Saturday and at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain Sunday, then rain Sunday night.
  • highs 56-52 lows 42-43 cooling to 39 Sunday night.
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain likely (70%), a mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with rain likely (70%) Monday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a  (40%) chance of rain Monday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and a bit cooler Tuesday,  rain likely (70%) at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a rain likely (70%) Wednesday  and Wednesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain, then a mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of rain Thursday afternoon.
  • highs 50-46 lows 36-38 cooling to 34 Wednesday night. (seasonal averages high 47 low 34).

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HOME WOOD HEATING ADVISORY:

EUGENE-SPRINGFIELD:  YELLOW – CAUTION IS ADVISED.  FIREPLACE AND WOOD STOVE BURNING IS ALLOWED, BUT BE PREPARED TO STOP USING THEM IF AIR QUALITY DETERIORATES.

OAKRIDGE: YELLOW – CAUTION IS ADVISED.  FIREPLACE AND WOOD STOVE BURNING IS ALLOWED, BUT BE PREPARED TO STOP USING THEM IF AIR QUALITY DETERIORATES.

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

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

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COLLEGE FOOTBALL  PLAYOFF GAME FORECAST:

THURSDAY JANUARY 1ST:

Ducks vs. Texas Tech Red Raiders at The Orange Bowl, Miami, FL – Game Time: 9:00 am PST: In a defensive battle The Ducks defeated (Shut Out) the Texas Tech Red Raiders 23-0.

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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:

  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain warmer today, a good (50%) chance of evening rain, rain late tonight,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain Saturday, rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit cooler Sunday, then rain Sunday night.
  • lows 47-42 highs 57-52.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain likely (70%) Monday, a (30%) chance of rain Monday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of AM rain and snow, a (40%) chance of rain Tuesday afternoon, a good (50%) chance of evening rain, rain and snow likely (70%) late at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow likely (70%) Wednesday and Wednesday night,
  • AM rain and snow likely (70%), then a good (50%) chance of rain and snow and a bit cooler Thursday afternoon.
  • highs 50-46 lows 38-39 cooling to 36 Wednesday night (seasonal averages high 49 low 37).

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

  • Mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain and a bit warmer today, cloudy with coastal rain at night while a good (50%) chance of inland with inland rain late rain tonight,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain Saturday and breezy (Wind: S 15-25 mph gusts to 40 mph), coastal rain with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms Saturday night with inland rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit cooler Sunday, then rain Sunday night.
  • highs 62-53 lows 48-44.
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain, a good (50%) chance of rain and a bit warmer Monday afternoon, a good (50%) chance of rain Monday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Tuesday, rain likely (70%) at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain likely (70%) Wednesday and Wednesday night,
  • AM rain likely (70%), then a good (50%) chance of rain and a bit cooler Thursday afternoon.
  • highs 54-52 lows 38-42 cooling back to 38 Wednesday night (seasonal averages high 53 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 with a slight (20%) chance of rain and a slight (20%) chance of freezing rain today, rain likely (70%) with a a slight (20%) chance of evening freezing rain, rain likely (70%) late tonight,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain Saturday, rain and snow at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain and snow Sunday, rain and snow Sunday night.
  • snow level 7,000 ft. today, 6,000 ft. tonight, 5,500 ft. Saturday, 5,000 ft. Saturday night, 4,500 ft. Sunday, then 4,000 ft. Sunday night.
  • lows 37-28 highs 42-36.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with snow with rain likely (70%) Monday, a (40%) chance of rain and snow Monday night,
  • AM clouds and sun with a good (50%) chance of AM snow and rain, mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of snow and rain Tuesday, snow and rain likely (70%) at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with snow and rain likely (70%) and a bit cooler Wednesday, snow and rain likely (70%) Wednesday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with snow likely (70%) Thursday.
  • snow level 3,500 ft. Monday and Monday night, 4,000 ft.Tuesday and Tuesday night, 3,000 ft. Wednesday, 2,500 ft. Wednesday night, then 2,000 ft. Thursday.
  • highs 34-36 cooling to 30 Thursday lows 25-27 cooling to 23 Wednesday night.
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Jan
01.
1.1.26 Mostly cloudy with rain tonight (0.25 in. of rain possible). What about Friday?
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An Upper Level High Pressure Ridge (“Arch” shape) and a surface high kept the Pacific Northwest dry but now back to wet.  The graphics for days 1-3 show no frontal activity over the Pacific Northwest through the period. The graphics for days 3-7  Sunday through Thursday show frontal activity moving over the Pacific Northwest Saturday, Monday, and next Tuesday.

ADVISORIES:

  • A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM FRIDAY FOR THE UPPER HOOD RIVER VALLEY.
  • A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM FRIDAY FOR THE CENTRAL COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE I-84 CORRIDOR.
  • A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM FRIDAY FOR THE THE EASTERN COLUMBIA GORGE OF OREGON, THE LOWER COLUMBIA BASIN OF OREGON, THE FOOTHILLS OF THE NORTHERN BLUE MOUNTAINS OF OREGON, THE FOOTHILLS OF THE SOUTHERN BLUE MOUNTAINS OF OREGON, NORTH CENTRAL OREGON, AND CENTRAL OREGON.
  • A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST TONIGHT FOR MALHEUR COUNTY AND THE OREGON LOWER TREASURE VALLEY.
  • A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST FRIDAY FOR BAKER COUNTY.
  • AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM FRIDAY FOR THE LOWER COLUMBIA RIVER BASIN OF OREGON, THE FOOTHILLS OF THE NORTHERN BLUE MOUNTAINS OF OREGON, THE FOOTHILLS OF THE SOUTHERN BLUE MOUNTAINS OF OREGON, NORTH CENTRAL OREGON, AND CENTRAL OREGON.
  • A COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM FRIDAY UNTIL 10  PM SATURDAY FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST.
  • A HIGH WIND WATCH IS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING FOR THE CURRY COUNTY COAST.

HEALTH ADVISORIES:

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

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Air Quality Index:
Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 77 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 47 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 with rain tonight (0.25 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of AM rain (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), mostly cloudy and warmer Friday, rain Friday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain Saturday and at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain Sunday, then rain Sunday night.
  • lows 40-43 cooling to 39 Sunday night highs 56-52.
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain likely (70%), a mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with rain likely (70%) Monday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a  (40%) chance of rain Monday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and a bit cooler Tuesday,  rain likely (70%) at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a rain likely (70%) Wednesday  and Wednesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain, then a mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of rain Thursday afternoon.
  • highs 50-46 lows 36-38 cooling to 34 Wednesday night. (seasonal averages high 47 low 34).

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HOME WOOD HEATING ADVISORY:

EUGENE-SPRINGFIELD:  YELLOW – CAUTION IS ADVISED.  FIREPLACE AND WOOD STOVE BURNING IS ALLOWED, BUT BE PREPARED TO STOP USING THEM IF AIR QUALITY DETERIORATES.

OAKRIDGE: YELLOW – CAUTION IS ADVISED.  FIREPLACE AND WOOD STOVE BURNING IS ALLOWED, BUT BE PREPARED TO STOP USING THEM IF AIR QUALITY DETERIORATES.

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

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

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COLLEGE FOOTBALL  PLAYOFF GAME FORECAST:

THURSDAY JANUARY 1ST:

Ducks vs. Texas Tech Red Raiders at The Orange Bowl, Miami, FL – Game Time: 9:00 am PST: In a defensive battle The Ducks defeated (Shut Out) the Texas Tech Red Raiders 23-0.

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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:

  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of early evening rain, rain late this evening and tonight,
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain warmer Friday, a good (50%) chance of evening rain, rain late Friday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain Saturday, rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit cooler Sunday, then rain Sunday night.
  • lows 47-42 highs 57-52.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain likely (70%) Monday, a (30%) chance of rain Monday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of AM rain and snow, a (40%) chance of rain Tuesday afternoon, a good (50%) chance of evening rain, rain and snow likely (70%) late at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow likely (70%) Wednesday and Wednesday night,
  • AM rain and snow likely (70%), then a good (50%) chance of rain and snow and a bit cooler Thursday afternoon.
  • highs 50-46 lows 38-39 cooling to 36 Wednesday night (seasonal averages high 49 low 37).

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

  • Mostly cloudy with early evening rain likely (70%), a good (50%) chance of rain late tonight,
  • Mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain and a bit warmer Friday, cloudy with coastal rain at night while a good (50%) chance of inland with inland rain late rain Friday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain Saturday and breezy (Wind: S 15-25 mph gusts to 40 mph), coastal rain with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms Saturday night with inland rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit cooler Sunday, then rain Sunday night.
  • lows 49-44 highs 62-53.
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain,  a good (50%) chance of rain and a bit warmer Monday afternoon, a good (50%) chance of rain Monday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Tuesday, rain likely (70%) at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain likely (70%) Wednesday and Wednesday night,
  • AM rain likely (70%), then a good (50%) chance of rain and a bit cooler Thursday afternoon.
  • highs 54-52 lows 38-42 cooling back to 38 Wednesday night (seasonal averages high 53 low 41).

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

  • Mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) and freezing rain tonight (o.50 in. of rain possible, 0.10 in. of ice accumulation possible),
  • A mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain and a slight (20%) chance of freezing rain Friday, rain likely (70%) with a a slight (20%) chance of evening freezing rain, rain likely (70%) late Friday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain Saturday, rain and snow at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain and snow Sunday, rain and snow Sunday night.
  • snow level 7,500 ft. tonight, 7,000 ft. Friday, 6,000 ft. Friday night, 5,500 ft. Saturday, 5,000 ft. Saturday night, 4,500 ft. Sunday, then 4,000 ft. Sunday night.
  • lows 37-28 highs 42-36.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with snow with rain likely (70%) Monday, a (40%) chance of rain and snow Monday night,
  • AM clouds and sun with a good (50%) chance of AM snow and rain, mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of snow and rain Tuesday, snow and rain likely (70%) at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with snow and rain likely (70%) and a bit cooler Wednesday, snow and rain likely (70%) Wednesday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with snow likely (70%) Thursday.
  • snow level 3,500 ft. Monday and Monday night, 4,000 ft.Tuesday and Tuesday night, 3,000 ft. Wednesday, 2,500 ft. Wednesday night, then 2,000 ft. Thursday.
  • highs 34-36 cooling to 30 Thursday lows 25-27 cooling to 23 Wednesday night.
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