Nov
23.
The Jet Stream (stretched West to East) is enhancing our rain chances The graphics for days 1-3 show a frontal system moving through the Pacific Northwest Sunday. The graphics for days 3-7 Thursday through Monday show an active front sliding into the Pacific Northwest Friday.
ADVISORIES:
- A BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT FOR DANGEROUS SNEAKER WAVES IS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS MORNING FOR THE CLATSOP COUNTY COAST AND THE TILLAMOOK 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 44 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 53 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 47 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:
- Patchy AM fog, a mix of clouds and sun and slightly cooler this afternoon, mostly cloudy with areas of frost late tonight,
- Mostly cloudy with widespread AM frost, mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of rain Tuesday and in the evening, rain likely (70%) late at night,
- Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain likely (70%) Wednesday, then rain likely (70%) Wednesday night.
- highs 52-48 warming to 54 Wednesday lows 32-44.
- Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain likely (70%) Thursday (Thanksgiving Day), rain likely (70%) Thursday night,
- Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain likely (70%) Friday, a good (50%) chance of rain at night,
- Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of rain Saturday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of evening rain with a slight (20%) chance of snow, partly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain and a slight (20%) chance of snow late Saturday night,
- Then mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow Sunday.
- highs 55-45 lows 42-32 (seasonal averages high 51 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 22nd:
Ducks vs. USC Trojans at Autzen Stadium Game Time: 12:30 pm PST: Weather Forecast: Ducks beat the USC Trojans in a hard fought but decidedly dominant game 42-27.
Beavers have a Bye Week.
Next Game Saturday November 29th:
Ducks vs. Washington Huskies at Husky Stadium, Seattle Washington – Game Time: 12:30 pm PST: Weather Forecast: Too soon for a preliminary Weather Forecast.
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:
- Areas of AM and late night fog, mostly cloudy with and a bit cooler with patchy fog this afternoon, partly cloudy with patchy evening fog, mostly cloudy tonight,
- Patchy AM fog, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Tuesday afternoon, patchy evening fog, mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain late at night,
- Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain Wednesday and in the evening, then rain likely (70%) Wednesday night.
- highs 53-49 warming to 50 Tuesday lows 36-45.
- Mostly cloudy with patchy fog and rain likely (70%) Thursday (Thanksgiving Day), evening rain likely (70%), patchy fog with a good (50%) chance of rain late Thursday night,
- Patchy AM fog, mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of rain Friday afternoon, patchy fog with a (40%) chance of rain at night,
- Mostly cloudy with patchy fog and a (40%) chance of rain and a bit cooler Saturday, a (30%) chance of rain Saturday night,
- Patchy AM fog, then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Sunday afternoon.
- highs 52-58 lows 35-46. (seasonal averages high 51 low 39).
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Forecast for The South Oregon Coast Including Coos Bay and North Bend:
- Patchy AM fog, mostly cloudy and a bit cooler this afternoon, partly cloudy this evening, mostly cloudy with patchy fog late tonight (0.25 in. of rain possible),
- Mostly cloudy with patchy AM fog, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and a bit warmer Tuesday afternoon, a (30%) chance of rain at night,
- Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and a bit warmer Wednesday, then rain likely (70%) Wednesday night.
- highs 58-62 lows 38-49.
- Mostly cloudy with AM rain, rain likely (70%) Thursday afternoon (Thanksgiving Day), rain likely (70%) Thursday night,
- Patchy AM and late night fog, mostly cloudy and a good (50%) chance of rain Friday and at night,
- Patchy AM and late night fog, and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of rain Saturday, a (40%) chance of rain Saturday night,
- Patchy AM fog, then partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Sunday.
- highs 62-55 lows 46-39. (seasonal averages high 55 low 42).
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Forecast for the Northern Oregon Cascades including the Cascades in Lane County:
- A mix of clouds and sun with a slight (20%) chance of AM snow showers, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler this afternoon, mostly cloudy this evening, partly cloudy late tonight,
- A mix of clouds and sun with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain and snow, mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a good (50%) of rain and snow Tuesday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow at night,
- Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow Wednesday afternoon, then mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) Wednesday night.
- snow level 3,500 ft. today, free air freezing level 5,000 ft. rising to 6,500 ft. late tonight, 3,000 ft. rising to 4,500 ft. Tuesday afternoon, 5,500 ft. rising to 6,500 ft. Tuesday night, then 7,000 ft. Wednesday and Wednesday night.
- highs 35-45 lows 24-34.
- Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit cooler Thursday (Thanksgiving Day), rain and snow likely (70%) Thursday night.
- Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain and snow likely (70%) Friday, a good (50%) chance of rain and snow at night,
- Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with snow likely (70%) with a (40%) chance of snow Saturday, a good (50%) chance of snow and rain Saturday night,
- Then a mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with a (40%) chance of snow and rain Sunday.
- snow level 7,000 ft. Thursday, 6,000 ft. Thursday night, 5,000 ft. Friday, 4,000 ft. Friday night, 3,500 ft. Saturday, then 3,000 ft. Saturday night and Sunday.
- highs 43-33 lows 32-22.
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