Oct
10.
An Upper Level Low Pressure Trough (“U” Shape) and a surface front bring cool temperatures and rain to the Pacific Northwest. The graphics for days 1-3 show a frontal system that will be moving through the Pacific Northwest today into Sunday. The graphics for days 3-7 Monday through Friday show a frontal system at the coast Friday then pushing through the Pacific Northwest.
Note: NOTE: THE OUTDOOR BURN SEASON OPENS TODAY SATURDAY 10/11 FOR ALL OF LANE COUNTY.
ADVISORIES:
- NONE AT THIS TIME.
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 11 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 19 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 AM showers likely (70%), showers and a bit warmer this afternoon (0.10 in. of rain possible), rain to night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
- Mostly cloudy with AM rain, showers and a bit cooler Sunday afternoon (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), showers at night (0.10 in. of rain possible),
- Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance AM rain, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of showers Monday (Columbus Day, Indigenous People’s Day), partly cloudy in the evening, partly cloudy in the evening, then mostly clear late Monday night.
- highs 60-57 warming back to 60 Monday lows 45-40.
- Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Tuesday, mostly clear Tuesday night,
- Mostly sunny Wednesday, partly cloudy at night,
- Mostly sunny with a slight (20%) chance of showers Thursday, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening showers, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Thursday night,
- Then a mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with a (40%) chance of showers Friday.
- highs 66-64 lows 40-43 (seasonal averages high 67 low 43).
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YOUR SATURDAY COLLEGE FOOTBALL WEATHER FORECAST:
SATURDAY OCTOBER 11 TH:
Ducks vs Indiana Hoosiers at Autzen Stadium – Game Time 12:30 pm PDT: Weather Forecast- Cloudy 56 degrees, showers, warming to near 60 by the end of the game.
Beavers vs. Wake Forest Demon Deacons at Reser Stadium – Game time 12:30 pm PDT: Weather Forecast – Cloudy 56 degrees, showers, warming to near 60 by the end of the game.
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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:
- Mostly cloudy with a chance of AM showers, showers likely (70%) and a bit cooler this afternoon and this evening (0.25in. of rain possible), a good (50%) of showers late tonight (0.25 in. of rain possible),
- Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM showers, a (40%) chance of showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms Sunday afternoon (0.15 in. of rain possible), showers likely (70%) with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms at night (0.25 in. of rain possible),
- Mostly cloudy with AM showers likely, a good (50%) chance of showers and a bit cooler Monday afternoon, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening showers, then mostly clear late at night.
- highs 59-58 warming back to 59 Monday lows 46-42 .
- Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Tuesday, mostly clear Tuesday night,
- Mostly sunny with a slight (20%) chance of showers Wednesday afternoon, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers at night,
- Partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Thursday and Thursday night,
- Then mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of showers Friday.
- highs 65-60 lows 44-48 (seasonal averages high 69 low 46).
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Forecast for The South Oregon Coast Including Coos Bay and North Bend:
- Mostly cloudy with coastal showers likely (70%) today while a good (50%) inland showers today (0.25 in. of rain possible), evening rain showers likely (70%), a good (50%) chance of showers late tonight (0.10 in. of rain possible),
- Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM showers, coastal showers likely (70%) with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms and a bit cooler Sunday afternoon while a good (50%) chance of inland showers Sunday afternoon (0.10 in. of rain possible), evening coastal showers likely (70%) with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms and coastal showers with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms late at night while inland showers likely (70%) and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms late at night (0.25 in. of rain possible).
- Mostly cloudy with AM showers likely (70%), a (30%) chance of thunderstorms, a good (50%) chance of showers and a bit cooler Monday afternoon (Columbus Day, Indigenous People’s Day), partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening showers,then mostly clear late Monday night.
- highs 62-59 warming to 60 Monday lows 50-47.
- Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Tuesday, mostly clear Tuesday night,
- Mostly sunny and a bit cooler Wednesday, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers at night,
- Partly cloudy and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of showers Thursday, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening showers, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Thursday night,
- Then mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of showers Friday.
- highs 67-62 lows 45-52. (seasonal averages high 64 low 48)
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Forecast for the Northern Oregon Cascades including the Cascades in Lane County:
- Mostly cloudy with AM (40%) chance of rain and snow showers, rain with a slight (20%) chance of snow showers and a bit warmer this afternoon, evening rain with a slight (20%) chance of snow, snow late tonight (snow possibly heavy at times),
- Mostly cloudy with AM rain and snow showers, showers and a bit cooler Sunday afternoon, rain and snow showers at night,
- Mostly cloudy with rain and snow showers Monday, mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of evening showers, then partly cloudy with a (40%) chance of showers late Monday night (Columbus Day, Indigenous People’s Day).
- snow level 5,500 ft. today, 6,000 ft. falling to 5,000 ft. late tonight, 5,000 ft. Sunday, 4,000 ft. Sunday night, 4,500 ft. Monday, then 6,000 ft. Monday night,
- highs 42-39 warming back to 42 Monday lows near 32.
- Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Tuesday, partly cloudy Tuesday night,
- Mostly sunny and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of showers Wednesday, partly cloudy with a (40%) chance of showers at night,
- Mostly sunny and a bit cooler with a (30%) chance of rain and snow showers Thursday, a good (50%) chance of showers Thursday night,
- Then a mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of showers Friday.
- free air freezing level 9,000 ft. Tuesday and Tuesday night, 6,500 ft. Tuesday night, snow level 7,000 ft. Wednesday, 7,000 ft. Wednesday through Thursday, then 7,500 ft. Thursday night and Friday.
- highs 50-54 cooling to 49 Friday lows n32-35.
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