An Upper Level Low Pressure Trough (“U” shape) has moved up to the Pacific Coast. The graphics for days 1-3 show a surface low and its associated cold front moving into California then pushing eastward. It will bring some showers to the South Willamette Valley, but the bulk of the rainfall will be to our south . The graphics for days 3-7 Monday through Friday show a complex frontal system sliding in Wednesday, then a cold front will be 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 good (50%) chance of showers tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
- Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM showers, a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of showers Saturday afternoon, just partly cloudy Saturday night,
- Mostly sunny and a bit cooler Sunday, partly cloudy at night,
- Mostly cloudy start, partly cloudy and a bit warmer Monday afternoon, then mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of showers Monday night.
- lows 48-39 warming to 47 Monday night highs 64-60 warming to 65 Monday.
- AM clouds with a (40%) chance of showers, partly cloudy with a (40%) chance of showers Tuesday afternoon, just partly cloudy Tuesday night,
- Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Wednesday, clear at night,
- Sunny and a bit warmer Thursday, mostly clear with a slight (20%) chance of evening showers, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers late Thursday night,
- Then a mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of showers Friday.
- highs 65-74 cooling to 68 Friday lows 45-43 warming back to 45 Thursday night. (seasonal averages high 64 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 Saturday 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 Saturday 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 early evening showers, late evening showers likely (70%), a good (50%) chance of showers late tonight,
- Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a (30%) chance of showers Saturday, a slight (20%) chance of evening showers, just mostly cloudy late Saturday night,
- Mostly cloudy start, partly cloudy and a bit warmer Sunday afternoon and evening, mostly cloudy late at night,
- Mostly cloudy start, partly cloudy and a bit warmer Monday afternoon, then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Monday night.
- lows 48-44 warming to 47 Monday night highs 62-68.
- Mostly cloudy with patchy AM fog, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Tuesday afternoon, partly cloudy Tuesday night,
- Partly cloudy and a bit warmer Wednesday, clear at night,
- Sunny and a bit warmer Thursday, mostly clear with a slight (20%) chance of evening showers, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers late Thursday night,
- Then mostly cloudy and cooler with a (40%) chance of showers Friday.
- highs 68-79 cooling to 72 Friday lows 48-46 warming back to 48 Thursday night. (seasonal averages high 66 low 44).
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Forecast for The South Oregon Coast Including Coos Bay and North Bend:
- Cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers tonight,
- Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of showers and a bit warmer Saturday, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening coastal showers while a slight (20%) chance of inland showers Saturday night,
- Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM coastal showers, partly cloudy and a bit warmer Sunday afternoon, mostly cloudy with patchy fog at night,
- Mostly cloudy with patchy AM fog, partly cloudy and a bit warmer Monday afternoon, then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers with patchy fog late Monday night.
- lows 46-43 warming to 45 Monday night highs 57-62.
- Mostly cloudy with patchy AM fog and a slight (20%) chance of showers, just mostly cloudy Tuesday afternoon, partly cloudy with patchy fog late Tuesday night,
- Some AM clouds, sunny and a bit warmer Wednesday afternoon, mostly clear with patchy fog late at night,
- Patchy AM fog, mostly sunny Thursday, mostly clear with a slight (20%) chance of evening showers, a slight (20%) chance of showers with patchy fog late Thursday night.
- Patchy AM fog, mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of showers Friday.
- highs 62-64 cooling to 60 Friday lows 45-43 warming back to 45 Thursday night.
- (seasonal averages high 58 low 45). _______________
Forecast for the Northern Oregon Cascades including the Cascades in Lane County:
- Mostly cloudy with a (%) chance of evening showers, showers likely (70%) late tonight (0.50 in. of rain possible),
- Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of showers Saturday (0.10 in. of rain possible), a good (50%) chance of evening showers, just mostly cloudy late Saturday night,
- AM clouds and sun, sunny Sunday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of evening rain and snow showers, just mostly cloudy late Sunday night,
- A mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer Monday, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers Monday night.
- snow level 7,000 ft. tonight and Saturday, 6,500 ft. Saturday evening, 6,000 ft. Sunday, snow level 4,500 ft. Sunday night, free air freezing level 9,000 ft. Monday, then snow level 7,500 ft. Monday night,
- lows 37-32 warming back to 37 Monday night highs 47-54.
- Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM showers, partly cloudy and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of showers Tuesday, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Tuesday night,
- Sunny and a bit warmer Wednesday, clear at night,
- Sunny and a bit warmer Thursday, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Thursday night,
- Then mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with showers likely (70%) Friday.
- snow level 7,500 ft. Tuesday and Tuesday night, free air freezing level 11,000 ft. Wednesday, 12,000 ft. Wednesday night and Thursday, snow level above 8,000 ft. Thursday night, then 7,500 ft. Friday.
- highs 50-69 cooling to 58 Friday lows 33-42.
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