Sep
07.
An Upper Level Low continues the cooler possibly wet weather. The graphics for days 1-3 show a frontal system sliding into the Pacific Northwest between Tuesday and Wednesday. The graphics for days 3-7 Wednesday through Sunday show a cold front offshore Saturday then moving through the Pacific Northwest next Sunday.
ADVISORIES:
- AN AIR QUALITY ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM TONIGHT FOR DOUGLAS COUNTY.
- AN AIR QUALITY ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM TONIGHT FOR CROOK COUNTY.
- AN AIR QUALITY ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM TONIGHT FOR THE LANE COUNTY CASCADE FOOTHILLS AND THE CASCADES OF LANE COUNTY.
- AN AIR QUALITY ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR SMOKE FROM THE EMIGRANT FIRE THROUGH THIS EVENING FOR EASTERN LANE COUNTY.
HEALTH ADVISORIES:
- A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT DUE TO A FOR THE WILLAMETTE RIVER TO INCLUDE ROSS ISLAND BRIDGE DOWN RIVER TO WAPATO BRIDGE AND KELLY POINT PARK. AREAS OF THE RIVER AFFECTED BY THE ADVISORY ARE 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 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 ODEL LAKE 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 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 MICROCYSTIN.
- A RECREATIONAL HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT DUE TO A FOR BROWNLEE RESERVOIR IN BAKER COUNTY DUE TO THE SPREAD OF *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 UPPER KLAMATH LAKE 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 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 UPPER 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 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 52 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 58 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 55 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA.org)
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Eugene-Springfield Area Pollen count:
GRASS: 2 LOW
TREES: 0 ABSENT
WEEDS: 0 ABSENT
Measured 9.3.25
Data courtesy of Oregon Allergy Associates.
The grass pollen season has just about ended.
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Forecast for the Southern and lower Mid Willamette Valley including Eugene-Springfield and Albany-Corvallis:
- Partly cloudy this evening, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers late tonight,
- Mostly cloudy with AM showers likely (70%), a bit cooler with showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms Monday afternoon (0.25 in. of rain possible, more in storms), evening showers likely (70%) with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms, showers likely (70%) late Monday night,
- Mostly cloudy with AM showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms, mostly cloudy with showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms Tuesday afternoon, a good (50%) chance of evening showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms, a slight (20%) chance of showers late Tuesday night,
- AM clouds with a (40%) chance of showers, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a (40%) chance of showers Wednesday afternoon, just partly cloudy Wednesday night.
- lows 56-58 cooling to 54 Wednesday night highs 74-75.
- A mix of clouds and sun with a (40%) chance of AM showers, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a (40%) chance of showers Thursday afternoon, just partly cloudy late Thursday night,
- A mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer Friday, partly cloudy at night,
- A mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of showers Saturday, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers Saturday night,
- AM clouds and sun with a good (50%) chance of showers, then a mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of showers Sunday afternoon.
- highs 77-80 cooling to 75 Sunday lows 54-55 (seasonal averages high 81 low 49).
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YOUR SATURDAY COLLEGE FOOTBALL WEATHER FORECAST:
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 6TH:
Ducks vs. Oklahoma State Cowboys at Autzen Stadium, Game Time 12:30 pm – The Ducks DESTROYED the Oklahoma State Cowboys 69-3.
Beavers vs. Fresno State Bulldogs at Reser Stadium, Game Time 12:30 PM- The Beavers lost to The Fresno State Bulldogs 36 to 27.
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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:
- Mostly cloudy and hazy with a slight (20%) chance of late evening showers, showers likely (70%) late tonight,
- Mostly cloudy with AM showers likely (70%), showers with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms and cooler Monday afternoon and evening, showers likely (70%) late Monday night,
- Mostly cloudy with AM showers likely (70%), a bit warmer with showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms Tuesday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers late Tuesday night,
- Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM showers, a bit warmer Wednesday, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening showers, just partly cloudy late Wednesday night.
- lows 60-62 cooling back to 60 Monday night highs 84-75 warming to 76 Tuesday.
- Mostly cloudy start, partly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of showers Thursday, mostly clear in the evening, just partly cloudy late at night,
- Partly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of showers Friday afternoon, partly cloudy Friday night,
- Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a (30%) chance of showers Saturday, a good (50%) of showers Saturday night,
- Then mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers Sunday.
highs 78-85 cooling to 82 Saturday lows 57-59. - (seasonal averages high 83 low 54).
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Forecast for The South Oregon Coast Including Coos Bay and North Bend:
- Mostly cloudy with patchy fog and a slight (20%) chance of evening showers, showers likely (70%) with patchy fog late tonight,
- Mostly cloudy with areas of AM fog and showers likely (70%), a bit cooler with coastal showers Monday afternoon while inland showers and a slight (20%) chance of inland thunderstorms and a bit cooler Monday afternoon, evening coastal showers while inland evening showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms, showers likely (70%) late Monday night,
- Mostly cloudy with showers likely (70%) and a bit warmer Tuesday, a (40%) chance of evening showers, just partly cloudy Tuesday night,
- Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Wednesday, then partly cloudy Wednesday night.
- lows 56-58 cooling to 55 Wednesday night highs 70-72.
- Partly cloudy Thursday and Thursday night,
- Mostly cloudy start, partly cloudy and a bit warmer Friday afternoon, partly cloudy in the evening, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers late at night,
- Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a (40%) chance of showers Saturday, evening showers likely (70%), a good (50%) chance of showers late Saturday night,
- Then mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers Sunday.
- highs 72-73 cooling back to 72 Saturday and Sunday lows 55-57.
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Forecast for the Northern Oregon Cascades including the Cascades in Lane County:
- Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers late tonight,
- Mostly cloudy with showers and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms Monday afternoon (0.50 in. of rain possible, more in storms), showers with a slight (20%) chance of evening thunderstorms, showers late Monday night (0.50 in. of rain possible),
- Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms Tuesday, evening showers with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms, a good (50%) chance of showers at night,
- Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms Wednesday afternoon, then mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers Wednesday night.
- snow level above 8,000 ft. tonight through Wednesday night.
- lows 47-44 highs 66-55.
- A mix of clouds and sun with a (40%) chance of showers and a bit warmer Thursday, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Thursday night,
- Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Friday, partly cloudy at night,
- A mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of showers Saturday, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers Saturday night,
- Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM showers, then a mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of showers Sunday.
- snow level above 8,000 ft. Thursday and Thursday night, free air freezing level 12,000 ft. Friday, 14,000 ft. Friday night, then snow level above 8,000 ft. Saturday through Sunday.
- highs 60-67 cooling to 65 Sunday lows 43-47.
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