An Upper Level Low Pressure Trough (“U” shape) has moved up to the Pacific Coast. The graphics for days 1-3 show the surface low and its associated cold front that into California then pushed eastward bringing some showers to the South Willamette Valley, but the bulk of the rainfall was to our south. The graphics for days 3-7 Wednesday through Sunday show a complex frontal system sliding in Wednesday, then a cold front will be moving through the Pacific Northwest next Friday and Saturday.
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ADVISORIES:
- A WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM TONIGHT FOR THE EASTERN COLUMBIA GORGE OF OREGON.
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:
- Becoming mostly cloudy late tonight,
- A mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer Monday, partly cloudy in the evening, mostly cloudy late Monday night,
- AM clouds with a good (50%) chance of showers, just mostly cloudy and a bit warmer Tuesday afternoon, mostly cloudy at night,
- AM clouds and sun, sunny and a bit warmer Wednesday afternoon, then clear Wednesday night,
- lows 44-46 cooling to 43 Wednesday night highs 64-72.
- Sunny and a bit warmer Thursday, clear with a slight (20%) of evening showers, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers late Thursday night,
- Mostly cloudy and cooler with rain likely (70%) Friday, mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) at night,
- Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain likely (70%) Saturday, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of evening rain, partly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain late Saturday night,
- Then a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a (40%) chance of rain Sunday.
- highs 77-59 warming to 62 Sunday lows 45-39. (seasonal averages high 64 low 42).
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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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Today Saturday April 26th
Oregon Ducks Spring Game at Autzen Stadium: Game Time: 5:05 pm – Weather Forecast: Great weather for the game.
Oregon State Beavers Spring Game Saturday Reser Stadium: Game Time: Noon – Weather Forecast: Great weather for the game.
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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:
- Mostly cloudy with patchy fog late tonight,
- Mostly cloudy with patchy AM fog, sunny and a bit warmer Monday afternoon, partly cloudy with patchy fog late Monday night,
- Mostly cloudy with patchy AM fog and a slight (20%) chance of rain, just mostly cloudy Tuesday afternoon, mostly cloudy with patchy fog late Tuesday night,
- Mostly cloudy with patchy AM fog, sunny and a bit warmer Wednesday afternoon, then clear Wednesday night.
- lows 45-50 cooling to 46 Wednesday night highs 68-76.
- Sunny and a bit warmer Thursday, mostly clear in the evening, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Thursday night,
- Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of AM rain, rain likely (70%) and cooler Friday afternoon, evening rain, rain likely (70%) late Friday night,
- Mostly cloudy and cooler with rain likely (70%) Saturday, mostly cloudy with evening rain, partly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain late Saturday night,
- Then mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a (30%) chance of rain Sunday.
- highs 82-59 warming to 63 Sunday lows 48-42. (seasonal averages high 67 low 44).
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Forecast for The South Oregon Coast Including Coos Bay and North Bend:
- Mostly cloudy with patchy evening fog continuing overnight tonight,
- Mostly cloudy with patchy AM fog, partly cloudy and a bit warmer Monday afternoon, partly cloudy with patchy evening fog, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers 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, then mostly clear Wednesday night.
- lows 43-45 cooling back to 43 Wednesday night highs 60-64.
- Mostly sunny Thursday, mostly cloudy in the evening, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Thursday night,
- Mostly cloudy with a (40%) of AM rain, a bit cooler with rain likely (70%) Friday afternoon, evening rain rain likely (70%) late at night,
- Mostly cloudy with AM rain likely (70%) a bit cooler Saturday afternoon, a (30%) chance of rain Saturday night,
- Then mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a (30%) chance of rain Sunday.
- highs 64-57 warming to 59 Sunday lows 44-40.
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Forecast for the Northern Oregon Cascades including the Cascades in Lane County:
- Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening rain, just mostly cloudy late tonight,
- Mostly sunny and warmer Monday, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain late Monday night,
- Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and a bit cooler Tuesday, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance rain at night,
- Sunny and warmer Wednesday, then clear Wednesday night.
- snow level 4,500 ft. tonight, free air freezing level 7,000 ft. rising to 10,000 ft. Monday afternoon, snow level 7,000 ft. Monday night and Tuesday, 6,500 ft. Tuesday night, free air freezing level 10,000 ft. Wednesday, then 12.000 ft. Wednesday night.
- lows 32-36 cooling to 33 Tuesday night warming to 38 Wednesday night highs 54-48 warming to 62 Wednesday.
- Sunny and warmer Thursday, mostly clear with a slight (20%) chance of evening rain, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain late Thursday night,
- Mostly cloudy and cooler with rain likely (70%) Friday, rain with a slight (20%) chance of snow showers at night,
- Mostly cloudy with rain and snow likely (70%) and cooler Saturday, a good (50%) chance of rain and snow Saturday night,
- Then a mix of clouds and sun an a bit warmer with a (40%) chance of rain and snow Sunday.
- free air freezing level 12,000 ft. Thursday, snow level above 8,000 ft. Thursday night and Friday, 6,000 ft. Friday night, 4,500 ft. Saturday, then 4,000 ft. Saturday night and Sunday.
- highs 70-40 warming to 44 Sunday lows 42-28.
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