Nov
18.
An Upper Level Low Pressure Trough sits along the coast. The graphics for days 1-3 show a frontal system approaching the Pacific Northwest coast Wednesday and pushing in Thursday. The graphics for days 3-7 Friday through Monday show an active front sliding into the Pacific Northwest Monday and next Tuesday.
ADVISORIES:
- A FREEZE WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM TONIGHT UNTIL 10 AM WEDNESDAY FOR THE EASTERN COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE OF OREGON.
- A BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT FOR DANGEROUS SNEAKER WAVES IS IN EFFECT FROM LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT FOR THE CLATSOP COUNTY COAST AND THE TILLAMOOK COUNTY COAST.
- A HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THURSDAY UNTIL 4 AM FRIDAY FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST AND THE CURRY COUNTY COAST.
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 52 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 48 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 58 in the Moderate 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 clear this evening, partly cloudy with patchy fog and frost late tonight,
- Widespread AM frost and patchy fog, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with rain likely (70%) Wednesday afternoon (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), rain Wednesday night (0.25 in. of rain possible),
- Mostly cloudy with AM rain likely (70%), mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer Thursday (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), becoming mostly sunny with a slight (20%) chance of rain at night,
- A mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler Friday, then mostly cloudy Friday night.
- lows 32-38 cooling to 37 Thursday night highs 52-55 cooling back to 52 Friday.
- AM clouds with a slight (20%) chance of rain, a mix of clouds and sun with a slight (20%) chance of rain and a bit warmer Saturday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Saturday night,
- Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of rain Sunday, rain likely (70%) Sunday night,
- Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with showers likely (70%) Monday, showers likely (70%) at night,
- A mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of showers and a slight (20%) chance of snow showers Tuesday.
- highs 56-57 cooling to 50 Tuesday lows 42-35 (seasonal averages high 52 low 37).
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HOME WOOD HEATING ADVISORY:
EUGENE-SPRINGFIELD: GREEN – FIREPLACE AND WOOD STOVE BURNING IS ALLOWED.
OAKRIDGE: GREEN – FIREPLACE AND WOOD STOVE BURNING IS ALLOWED.
NOTE: Use of Pellet stoves is allowed all of the time.
Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA.org)
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YOUR SATURDAY COLLEGE FOOTBALL WEATHER FORECAST:
November 22 nd:
Ducks vs. USC at Autzen Stadium Game Time: 12:30 pm PST: Weather Forecast: Mostly Cloudy 52 degrees warming to 56 degrees, then cooling by the end of the game
Beavers have a Bye Week.
Next Game Saturday November 29th:
Beavers vs. Washington State Cougars at Martin Stadium- Pullman, WA- Game Time: 3:30 pm PST: Too soon for a preliminary Weather Forecast.
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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:
- Mostly clear with patchy evening fog, partly cloudy with patchy fog late tonight,
- Partly cloudy with patchy AM fog, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Wednesday afternoon (0.50 in. of rain possible), cloudy with rain Wednesday night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), patchy fog late,
- Mostly cloudy with patchy AM fog and showers likely (70%), partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and a bit warmer Thursday afternoon, mostly clear in the evening, partly cloudy with patchy fog late at night,
- Patchy AM and late night fog, then partly cloudy and a bit cooler Friday afternoon and Friday night.
- lows 40-45 cooling to 37 Friday night highs 52-55 cooling back to 52 Friday.
- Some AM clouds, sunny and a bit warmer Saturday afternoon, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening rain, mostly cloudy rain with a slight (20%) chance of rain Saturday night,
- Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and a bit warmer Sunday, a slight (20%) of evening showers, mostly cloudy with (30%) chance of showers late at night,
- Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a (30%) of rain Monday, a (30%) chance of showers Monday night,
- Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM showers, then partly cloudy and as bit cooler with a (30%) chance of showers Tuesday afternoon.
- highs 56-57 cooling to 50 Tuesday lows 42-38. (seasonal averages high 53 low 40).
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Forecast for The South Oregon Coast Including Coos Bay and North Bend:
- Clear this evening, mostly cloudy late tonight,
- Mostly cloudy with coastal rain and a bit warmer Wednesday afternoon while inland rain likely (70%) Wednesday afternoon (0.75 in. of rain possible), rain Wednesday night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
- Mostly cloudy with AM showers likely (70%), partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Thursday afternoon, mostly cloudy at night,
- Then partly cloudy Friday and Friday night.
- lows 37-47 cooling to 42 Friday night highs near 62.
- Partly cloudy and a bit warmer Saturday, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Saturday night,
- Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Sunday, mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of evening rain, a (40%) chance of showers late at night,
- Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a (40%) chance of showers and a bit cooler Monday, a (30%) chance of showers Monday night,
- Then partly cloudy and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of showers Tuesday.
- highs 63-58 lows 44-47 cooling to 42 Monday night. (seasonal averages high 56 low 43).
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Forecast for the Northern Oregon Cascades including the Cascades in Lane County:
- Partly cloudy this evening, clearing with areas of frost late tonight,
- Mostly sunny and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of rain Wednesday afternoon, rain with snow late Wednesday night,
- Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain likely (70%) Thursday, partly cloudy with a (30%) chance of evening rain and snow showers, then mostly clear at night,
- Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Friday, then partly cloudy Friday night.
- free air freezing level 6,500 ft.rising to 7,000 ft. late tonight, snow level 5,500 ft. Wednesday and Wednesday night, 5,000 ft. Thursday, 5,500 ft. Thursday nigh, free air freezing level 10,000 ft. Friday, then 11,000 ft. Friday night.
- lows 27-32 cooling to 27 Thursday night warming to 32 Friday night highs 45-40 warming back to 45 Friday.
- Mostly sunny with a slight (20%) chance of rain and a bit warmer Saturday, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Saturday night.
- A mix of clouds and sun with a good (50%) chance of rain and a bit cooler Sunday, rain and snow likely (70%) at night,
- Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain and snow shower Monday, rain and snow showers likely (70%) Monday night,
- Then a mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler a with a good (50%) chance of snow and rain showers Tuesday.
- snow level 6,500 ft. Saturday through Sunday night, 5,000 ft. Monday, 4,000 ft. Monday night, then 3,000 ft. Tuesday.
- highs 50-37 lows 32-25.
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