Jan
07.
A split Jet Stream sends a lot of moisture at the the Pacific Northwest. The graphics for days 1-3 show a cold front that’s moved over the Pacific Northwest today. The graphics for days 3-7 Saturday through Wednesday show frontal activity moving into the Pacific Northwest through the period.
ADVISORIES:
- A WINTER STORM WARNING IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM THURSDAY FOR THE EAST SLOPES OF THE OREGON CASCADES.
- A WINTER STORM WARNING IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM THURSDAY FOR THE NORTH OREGON CASCADES, THE CASCADES OF MARION AND LINN COUNTIES, AND THE CASCADES OF LANE COUNTY.
- A WINTER STORM WARNING IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM THURSDAY FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON CASCADES, THE SISKIYOU MOUNTAINS, AND THE SOUTHERN OREGON CASCADES.
- A WINTER STORM WARNING IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM THURSDAY ABOVE 3,500 FT. FOR THE EASTERN DOUGLAS COUNTY FOOTHILLS.
- A WINTER STORM WARNING IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM THURSDAY FOR THE EASTERN DOUGLAS COUNTY.
- A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM THURSDAY FOR THE KLAMATH BASIN, NORTHERN AND EASTERN KLAMATH COUNTY, AND WESTERN LAKE COUNTY.
- A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM THURSDAY ABOVE 1,400 FT. FOR CENTRAL DOUGLAS COUNTY.
- A HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TODAY UNTIL 4 PM THURSDAY FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST ND THE CURRY COUNTY COAST.
- A HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TODAY UNTIL 4 PM THURSDAY FOR THE CLATSOP COUNTY COAST AND THE TILLAMOOK COUNTY COAST.
- A WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 7AM UNTIL 7 PM TODAY FOR CENTRAL AND EASTERN LAKE COUNTY.
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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SKI REPORT:
Willamette Pass Ski is open daily through Sunday- Limited to Beginners only.
Hoodoo Ski: Is not open.
Mt. Ashland Ski: Reopened today with limited terrain.
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Air Quality Index:
Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 25 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 28 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 16 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 showers likely (70%) and a slight (20%) chance of evening thunderstorms and snow showers this evening, a good (50%) chance of snow and rain showers late tonight (0.25 in. of rain possible, no snow accumulation expected),
- Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM snow showers with rain showers likely (70%), rain showers likely (70%) and a bit cooler Thursday afternoon (0.10 in. of rain possible), a good (50%) chance of evening showers, mostly cloudy with areas of frost late Thursday night,
- Areas of AM frost, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer Friday afternoon, mostly cloudy with areas of frost at night,
- Widespread frost, mostly cloudy and a bit cooler Saturday, then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Saturday night.
- lows 33-30 warming to 34 Friday night highs 45-48 cooling to 47 Saturday.
- Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM showers, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of Sunday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Sunday night,
- AM clouds with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain and snow showers, a mix of clouds and sun with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow showers, Monday afternoon, partly cloudy in the evening, mostly cloudy late at night,
- A mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer Tuesday, mostly cloudy Tuesday night,
- Then a mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler Wednesday.
- highs 52-53 cooling to 52 Wednesday lows near 36. (seasonal averages high 47 low 35).
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HOME WOOD HEATING ADVISORY:
EUGENE-SPRINGFIELD: GREEN – FIREPLACE AND WOOD STOVE BURNING IS ALLOWED.
OAKRIDGE: 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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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.
FRIDAY JANUARY 9TH:
Ducks vs. Indiana Hoosiers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium Chick-Fil-A Peach Bowl, Atlanta, GA – Game Time 4:30 pm – Preliminary Weather Forecast: Cloudy, 30% chance of Showers, 65 degrees, cooling as the game progresses.
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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:
- Mostly cloudy with evening snow (snow possibly heavy at times) likely (70%), snow showers late tonight (3-4 in. of snow possible, snow level 2,000 ft. falling to 1,500 ft. late tonight),
- Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a (40%) chance of rain and snow Thursday (snow level 1,500 ft. rising to 2,500 ft. in the afternoon), mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening rain, just mostly cloudy late at night,
- Partly cloudy and a bit warmer Friday and in the evening, mostly cloudy late at night,
- Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer Saturday, then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain late Saturday night.
- lows 35-33 warming to 35 Saturday night highs 44-49.
- Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain Sunday, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain late Sunday night,
- Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain Monday, partly cloudy Monday night,
- Partly cloudy and a bit warmer Tuesday, partly cloudy Tuesday night,
- Then partly cloudy and a bit cooler Wednesday.
- highs 52-57 cooling to 56 Wednesday lows 37-39. (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 evening coastal showers likely (70%) with a slight (20%) thunderstorms at night while a good (50%) chance of coastal rain late tonight while a slight (20%) chance of inland late evening snow showers and inland showers likely (70%) and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms and a slight (20%) chance of inland snow showers late tonight (, no snow accumulation expected, snow level 2,000 ft.),
- Mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain and a bit warmer Thursday afternoon, a slight (20%) chance of evening rain, just mostly cloudy late Thursday night,
- Partly cloudy and a bit warmer Friday and in the evening, mostly cloudy late at night,
- Mostly cloudy Saturday, then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain late Saturday night.
- lows 38-36 warming to 40 Saturday night highs 52-56.
- Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a (30%) chance of rain Sunday, a slight (20%) chance of rain Sunday night,
- Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and a bit warmer Monday, partly cloudy at night,
- Partly cloudy and a bit warmer Tuesday, partly cloudy Tuesday night.
- Then partly cloudy and a bit cooler Wednesday.
- highs 58-62 cooling to 60Wednesday lows near 42. (seasonal averages high 53 low 41).
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Forecast for the Northern Oregon Cascades including the Cascades in Lane County:
- Mostly cloudy with evening snow showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms, snow showers night (0.75 in. of rain possible, 5-11 in. of snow possible, visibility 0.25 mi. or less)
- Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM snow showers (blowing snow), snow showers likely (70%) with visibility visibility 0.25 mi. or less, and a bit cooler Thursday afternoon, (2-5 in. of snow possible) ,mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of evening snow showers (1 in. of snow possible), mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of snow showers late Thursday night,
- Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Friday, partly cloudy at night,
- A mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer Saturday, then mostly cloudy Saturday night.
- snow level at the surface tonight and Thursday, 2,500 ft. Thursday night, free air freezing level 4,500 ft. Friday, 7,500 ft. Friday night, then 9,000 ft. Saturday and Saturday night.
- lows 22-20 warming to 26 Saturday night highs 26-39.
- A mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of snow showers Sunday, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of snow showers Sunday night,
- A mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow showers Monday, partly cloudy at night,
- A mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer Tuesday, mostly cloudy in the evening, partly cloudy late Tuesday night,
- Then mostly sunny and a bit warmer Wednesday.
- snow level 5,000 ft. Sunday, 5,500 ft. Sunday night, 6,500 ft. Monday, free air freezing level 11,000 ft. Monday night, 3,000 ft. Tuesday and Tuesday night, then 12,000 ft. Wednesday.
- highs 42-52 lows 30-33.
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