An Upper Level High Pressure Ridge (“Arch” shape) is still keeping us in sunshine, to warm us up a bit. The graphics for days 1-3 show a low and its associated cold front will move into California then push eastward. It will bring some showers to the South Willamette Valley . The graphics for days 3-7 Monday through Friday show a complex frontal system offshore next Thursday then moving through the Pacific Northwest next Friday..
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ADVISORIES:
- NONE AT THIS TIME.
HEALTH ADVISORIES:
- 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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Forecast for the Southern and lower Mid Willamette Valley including Eugene-Springfield and Albany-Corvallis:
- Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers and a bit cooler today, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers tonight (0.10 in. of rain possible),
- Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of showers Saturday, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers at night,
- A mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler Sunday, then mostly cloudy Sunday night.
- highs 64-62 lows 49-42 warming to 44 Sunday night.
- A mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer Monday, mostly cloudy Monday night,
- AM clouds with a (30%) chance of showers, partly cloudy and a bit warmer with a (30%) chance of showers Tuesday afternoon, just partly cloudy late at night,
- Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Wednesday, mostly clear Wednesday night,
- Then sunny and a bit warmer Thursday.
- highs 64-74 lows 45-47 cooling back to 45 Wednesday night. (seasonal averages high 63 low 41).
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HOME WOOD HEATING ADVISORY:
The Eugene & Springfield: GREEN– Fireplace and wood stove used is allowed. Protect air quality by not heating with wood when possible.
Oakridge And Westfir: GREEN– Fireplace and wood stove used is allowed. Protect air quality by not heating with wood when possible.
The use of pellet stoves is always allowed.
Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA.org)
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Saturday April 26th
Oregon Ducks Spring Game at Autzen Stadium: Game Time: 5:05 pm – Weather Forecast: Mostly cloudy 63 degrees, slight chance of showers, cooling as the game progresses.
Oregon State Beavers Spring Game at Reser Stadium: Game Time: Noon – Weather Forecast: Mostly cloudy 58 degrees, slight chance of showers, warming to 64 as the game progresses.
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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:
- Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM showers, a bit cooler with showers likely (70%) this afternoon, showers tonight,
- Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a (30%) chance of showers Saturday, a slight (20%) chance of evening showers, just mostly cloudy late at night,
- Mostly cloudy start, partly cloudy and slightly warmer Sunday afternoon and Sunday night.
- highs 64-62 warming back to 64 Sunday lows 49-44 warming to 46 Sunday night.
- Partly cloudy and a bit warmer Monday, partly cloudy Monday night,
- Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of showers Tuesday, partly cloudy at night,
- Partly cloudy and a bit warmer Wednesday, clear Wednesday night,
- Sunny and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of showers Thursday.
- highs 69-77 lows 46-48. (seasonal averages high 66 low 44).
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Forecast for The South Oregon Coast Including Coos Bay and North Bend:
- Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of showers today, coastal showers likely (70%) tonight while inland evening showers likely (70%) with showers tonight,
- Mostly cloudy with AM showers likely (70%), a (40%) chance of showers and a bit cooler Saturday afternoon, a slight (20%) chance of coastal showers at night while a slight (20%) chance of inland evening showers,
- Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer Sunday, mostly cloudy Sunday night.
- highs 59-57 warming back to 59 Sunday lows 46-43.
- Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer Monday, partly cloudy in the evening, mostly cloudy late Monday night,
- Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Tuesday, a slight (20%) chance of evening showers, partly cloudy late at night,
- Some AM clouds, partly cloudy and a bit warmer Wednesday afternoon, partly cloudy Wednesday night,
- Some AM clouds, then sunny and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of showers Thursday afternoon.
- highs 62-65 cooling to 64 Thursday lows 43-45.
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Forecast for the Northern Oregon Cascades including the Cascades in Lane County:
- Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM showers, a good (50%) chance of showers and a bit cooler this afternoon (0.25 in. of rain possible), showers tonight (0.50 in. of rain possible),
- Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with showers likely (70%) Saturday, a good (20%) chance of evening showers, a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow showers late at night,
- Mostly sunny Sunday, then mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of showers Sunday night.
- snow level 6,500 ft. today, 7,000 ft. tonight, 6,500 ft. Saturday, 6,500 ft. falling to 5,500 ft, Saturday night, 5,500 ft. Sunday, then 5,000 ft. Sunday night.
- highs 55-47 lows 37-33.
- Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Monday, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening showers, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers late Monday night,
- A mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a (40%) chance of showers Tuesday, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening showers, mostly clear with a slight (20%) chance of showers late at night,
- Sunny and a bit warmer Wednesday, mostly clear Wednesday night,
- Then mostly sunny and a bit warmer with a (30%) chance of showers Thursday.
- snow level free air freezing level 9,00 ft. Monday, snow level 8,000 ft. Monday night, 7,500 ft. Tuesday and Tuesday night, free air freezing level 10,000 ft. Wednesday, 11,000 ft. Wednesday night, then snow level above 8,000 ft. Thursday.
- highs 54-65 lows 35-39.
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