Jan
01.
The Jet Stream is sending more moisture to the Pacific Northwest. The graphics for days 1-3 show no frontal activity over the Pacific Northwest through the period. The graphics for days 3-7 Monday through Friday show frontal activity moving over the Pacific Northwest Sunday, Monday night, and next Wednesday.
ADVISORIES:
- A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM TODAY FOR THE UPPER HOOD RIVER VALLEY.
- A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM TODAY FOR THE CENTRAL COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE I-84 CORRIDOR.
- A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM TOIDAY FOR THE THE EASTERN COLUMBIA GORGE OF OREGON, THE LOWER COLUMBIA BASIN OF OREGON, THE FOOTHILLS OF THE NORTHERN BLUE MOUNTAINS OF OREGON, THE FOOTHILLS OF THE SOUTHERN BLUE MOUNTAINS OF OREGON, NORTH CENTRAL OREGON, AND CENTRAL OREGON.
- A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST TODAY FOR BAKER COUNTY.
- AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM TODAY FOR THE LOWER COLUMBIA RIVER BASIN OF OREGON, THE FOOTHILLS OF THE NORTHERN BLUE MOUNTAINS OF OREGON, THE FOOTHILLS OF THE SOUTHERN BLUE MOUNTAINS OF OREGON, NORTH CENTRAL OREGON, AND CENTRAL OREGON.
- A COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TODAY UNTIL 10 PM SATURDAY FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST.
- A HIGH WIND WATCH IS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING FOR 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 77 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 47 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 69 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 cloudy with a (40%) chance of AM rain (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), mostly cloudy and warmer today, rain tonight,
- Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain Saturday and at night,
- Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain Sunday, then rain Sunday night.
- highs 56-52 lows 42-43 cooling to 39 Sunday night.
- Mostly cloudy with AM rain likely (70%), a mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with rain likely (70%) Monday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain Monday night,
- Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and a bit cooler Tuesday, rain likely (70%) at night,
- Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a rain likely (70%) Wednesday and Wednesday night,
- Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain, then a mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of rain Thursday afternoon.
- highs 50-46 lows 36-38 cooling to 34 Wednesday night. (seasonal averages high 47 low 34).
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HOME WOOD HEATING ADVISORY:
EUGENE-SPRINGFIELD: YELLOW – CAUTION IS ADVISED. FIREPLACE AND WOOD STOVE BURNING IS ALLOWED, BUT BE PREPARED TO STOP USING THEM IF AIR QUALITY DETERIORATES.
OAKRIDGE: YELLOW – CAUTION IS ADVISED. FIREPLACE AND WOOD STOVE BURNING IS ALLOWED, BUT BE PREPARED TO STOP USING THEM IF AIR QUALITY DETERIORATES.
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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COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF GAME FORECAST:
THURSDAY JANUARY 1ST:
Ducks vs. Texas Tech Red Raiders at The Orange Bowl, Miami, FL – Game Time: 9:00 am PST: In a defensive battle The Ducks defeated (Shut Out) the Texas Tech Red Raiders 23-0.
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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:
- Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain warmer today, a good (50%) chance of evening rain, rain late tonight,
- Mostly cloudy with rain Saturday, rain at night,
- Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit cooler Sunday, then rain Sunday night.
- lows 47-42 highs 57-52.
- Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain likely (70%) Monday, a (30%) chance of rain Monday night,
- Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of AM rain and snow, a (40%) chance of rain Tuesday afternoon, a good (50%) chance of evening rain, rain and snow likely (70%) late at night,
- Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow likely (70%) Wednesday and Wednesday night,
- AM rain and snow likely (70%), then a good (50%) chance of rain and snow and a bit cooler Thursday afternoon.
- highs 50-46 lows 38-39 cooling to 36 Wednesday night (seasonal averages high 49 low 37).
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Forecast for The South Oregon Coast Including Coos Bay and North Bend:
- Mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain and a bit warmer today, cloudy with coastal rain at night while a good (50%) chance of inland with inland rain late rain tonight,
- Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain Saturday and breezy (Wind: S 15-25 mph gusts to 40 mph), coastal rain with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms Saturday night with inland rain at night,
- Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit cooler Sunday, then rain Sunday night.
- highs 62-53 lows 48-44.
- Mostly cloudy with AM rain, a good (50%) chance of rain and a bit warmer Monday afternoon, a good (50%) chance of rain Monday night,
- Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Tuesday, rain likely (70%) at night,
- Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain likely (70%) Wednesday and Wednesday night,
- AM rain likely (70%), then a good (50%) chance of rain and a bit cooler Thursday afternoon.
- highs 54-52 lows 38-42 cooling back to 38 Wednesday night (seasonal averages high 53 low 41).
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Forecast for the Northern Oregon Cascades including the Cascades in Lane County:
- A mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain and a slight (20%) chance of freezing rain today, rain likely (70%) with a a slight (20%) chance of evening freezing rain, rain likely (70%) late tonight,
- Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain Saturday, rain and snow at night,
- Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain and snow Sunday, rain and snow Sunday night.
- snow level 7,000 ft. today, 6,000 ft. tonight, 5,500 ft. Saturday, 5,000 ft. Saturday night, 4,500 ft. Sunday, then 4,000 ft. Sunday night.
- lows 37-28 highs 42-36.
- Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with snow with rain likely (70%) Monday, a (40%) chance of rain and snow Monday night,
- AM clouds and sun with a good (50%) chance of AM snow and rain, mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of snow and rain Tuesday, snow and rain likely (70%) at night,
- Mostly cloudy with snow and rain likely (70%) and a bit cooler Wednesday, snow and rain likely (70%) Wednesday night,
- Then mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with snow likely (70%) Thursday.
- snow level 3,500 ft. Monday and Monday night, 4,000 ft.Tuesday and Tuesday night, 3,000 ft. Wednesday, 2,500 ft. Wednesday night, then 2,000 ft. Thursday.
- highs 34-36 cooling to 30 Thursday lows 25-27 cooling to 23 Wednesday night.
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