Nov
26.
The Jet Stream (stretched Northwest to Southeast) is enhancing our rain chances as the airflow is coming from the northwest over the Pacific Ocean. The graphics for days 1-3 show another frontal system approaching the Pacific Northwest coast pushing through by Thursday. The graphics for days 3-7 Saturday through Wednesday show active fronts sliding past the Pacific Northwest Sunday and next Tuesday.
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 82 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 41 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 43 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:
- Partly cloudy this evening, mostly cloudy with rain late tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
- Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain (0.10 in. of rain possible) Thursday (Thanksgiving Day), rain Thursday night (0.10 in. of rain possible),
- Cloudy with AM rain likely (70%), a mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of rain Friday afternoon, mostly cloudy with patchy dense fog late at night,
- Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and a bit cooler Saturday, then a slight (20%) chance of rain Saturday night with patchy fog late.
- lows 38-45 cooling to 36 Saturday night highs 56-50.
- AM clouds with patchy fog, mostly sunny Sunday afternoon, mostly cloudy in the evening, partly cloudy with patchy fog and areas of frost late Sunday night,
- Areas of AM frost, mostly sunny Monday, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain at night, patchy fog late
- Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of AM rain, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a (40%) chance of rain Tuesday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Tuesday night,
- Mostly cloudy start, then mostly sunny and a bit cooler Wednesday afternoon.
- highs 50-52 cooling to 49 Wednesday lows 32-35 (seasonal averages high 50 low 36).
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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:
Saturday November 29th:
Ducks vs. Washington at Stadium, Seattle Washington Game Time: 12:30 pm PST: Weather Forecast: Cloudy 46 Degrees, cooling as the game progresses.
Beavers vs. Washington State Cougars at Martin Stadium- Pullman, WA- Game Time: 3:30 pm PST: Mostly cloudy 35 degrees, cooling as the game progresses
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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:
- Mostly clear this evening, mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain late tonight,
- Mostly cloudy with AM rain likely (70%), rain and a bit cooler Thursday afternoon (Thanksgiving Day), rain Thursday night,
- Mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of AM rain, partly cloudy and a bit cooler with a (30%) chance of rain Friday afternoon, partly cloudy in the evening, mostly cloudy at night,
- Then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and a bit cooler Saturday afternoon and Saturday night.
- lows 42-45 cooling to 40 warming to 43 Friday night highs 56-52.
- Mostly cloudy to start, partly cloudy and a bit cooler Sunday afternoon, partly cloudy Sunday night,
- Partly cloudy and a bit warmer Monday, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain at night,
- Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain Tuesday, a bit cooler Tuesday night,
- Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain, then partly cloudy and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) of rain Wednesday afternoon.
- highs 52-49 warming back to 52 Monday and Tuesday cooling to 42 lows 35-33 warming to 37 Monday night. (seasonal averages high 51 low 39).
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Forecast for The South Oregon Coast Including Coos Bay and North Bend:
- Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening coastal rain and a good (50%) chance of late evening coastal rain and a good (50%) chance of coastal rain late tonight while partly cloudy inland this evening and mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain late tonight,
- Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit warmer Thursday (Thanksgiving Day), rain Thursday night,
- Mostly cloudy with AM coastal rain likely (70%) and a good (50%) chance of rain and a bit cooler Friday afternoon while a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of inland rain Friday and a slight (20%) of coastal rain late Friday night,
- Then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and a bit cooler Saturday and Saturday night.
- lows 45-49 cooling to 40 Friday night warming to 45 Saturday nigh thighs 58-56.
- Partly cloudy and a bit cooler Sunday afternoon, partly cloudy Sunday night,
- Partly cloudy Monday, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain at night,
- Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain Tuesday, a slight (20%) chance of rain Tuesday night,
- Then partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Wednesday.
- highs 56-53 warming to 54 Wednesday lows 39-43 cooling to 42 Tuesday night. (seasonal averages high 55 low 42).
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Forecast for the Northern Oregon Cascades including the Cascades in Lane County:
- Partly cloudy a good (50%) chance of rain late tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
- Mostly cloudy with rain (0.25 in. of rain possible) and a bit cooler Thursday (Thanksgiving Day), rain and snow Thursday night (0.25 in. ),
- Mostly cloudy with AM rain and snow likely (70%), a mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with a good (50%) of rain Friday afternoon, a slight (20%) chance of evening rain, just partly cloudy late Friday night,
- A mix of clouds and sun with a (40%) chance of rain and snow and a bit warmer Saturday, mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of snow and rain Saturday night.
- snow level 4,500 ft. tonight, free air freezing level 7,500 ft. falling to 6,500 ft. Thursday, 5,500 ft. Thursday night and Friday, 5,000 ft. Friday night, then 5,000 ft. Saturday and Saturday night.
- lows 32-28 highs 45-42.
- Mostly sunny and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of snow Sunday, just partly cloudy Sunday night,
- Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Monday, mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain and snow at night,
- Mostly cloudy with good (50%) chance of AM rain and snow, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow Tuesday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow (20%) chance of rain and snow Tuesday night,
- Then mostly sunny with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow Wednesday.
- snow level 4,500 ft. Sunday, free air freezing level 9,000 ft. Sunday night, 12,000 ft. Monday, snow level 6,500 ft. Monday night, 5,000 ft. Tuesday, then 4,000 ft. Tuesday night and Wednesday.
- highs 28-32 cooling to 40 Tuesday and Wednesday lows 28-32 cooling to 2 Tuesday night4.
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