Mar
30.
That weak cold front is gone bringing sunshine, except for the occasional frontal system later this week. The graphics for days 1-3 show a weak frontal system that moved across the Pacific Northwest Sunday. The graphics for days 3-7 Thursday through Monday show a complex frontal system will be affecting the Pacific Northwest through Thursday.
ADVISORIES:
- NONE AT THIS TIME.
HEALTH ADVISORIES:
- 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 closed until better snow conditions for Spring skiing.
Hoodoo Ski: Is closed until better snow conditions for Spring skiing.
Mt. Ashland Ski: IS CLOSED FOR THE SEASON.
Be sure to check their web pages for the latest updates.
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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 26 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 37 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, possible sun breaks, a bit warmer with a (40%) chance of rain this afternoon, mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) tonight (0.25 in. of rain possible),
- Mostly cloudy with AM rain, showers with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms and a bit cooler Wednesday afternoon, (0.75 in. of rain possible), rain at night (snow level 3,300 ft. falling to 2,300 ft.),
- Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain Thursday (snow level 2,400 ft. rising to 3,200 ft.in the afternoon), partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening rain, just partly cloudy late Thursday night.
- highs 58-52 cooling to 49 Thursday lows 42-39.
- Sunny and a bit warmer Friday, mostly clear Friday night,
- Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Saturday, partly cloudy at night,
- Then mostly sunny and a bit warmer Sunday (Easter) and Monday, partly cloudy Sunday night.
- highs 62-67 lows 36-40. (seasonal averages high 59 low 39).
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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.
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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:
- Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a (30%) chance of rain today, mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) late at night (0.10 in. of rain possible),
- Mostly cloudy with rain and cooler Wednesday (0.75 in. of rain possible), late evening showers with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms, rain late at night (0.50 in. of rain possible, snow level 3,400 ft. falling to 2,200 ft. late at night),
- Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit warmer Thursday (0.25 in. of rain possible, snow level 2,100 ft. rising to 2,900 ft. in the afternoon) mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of evening rain, then partly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain late Thursday night (snow level 3,300 ft.).
- highs 58-60 cooling to 53 Wednesday lows 45-40.
- Sunny a bit warmer Friday afternoon, mostly clear Friday night,
- Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Saturday, partly cloudy at night,
- A mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer Sunday (Easter), partly cloudy Sunday night,
- Then mostly sunny and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of rain Monday.
- highs 62-67 lows 36-40. (seasonal averages high 60 low 41).
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Forecast for The South Oregon Coast Including Coos Bay and North Bend:
- A mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of rain today, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of evening rain, coastal rain at night while inland rain likely (70%) late tonight,
- Mostly cloudy with AM rain, showers with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms and a bit cooler Wednesday afternoon (1.00 in. of rain possible), showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms late at night (0.50 in. of rain possible),
- Mostly cloudy with AM showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms, rain and a bit warmer Thursday afternoon (0.25 in. of rain possible, more in storms, snow level 2,800 ft.), then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening rain, partly cloudy late Thursday night.
- highs 58-54 lows 42-40.
- Sunny and a bit warmer Friday, mostly clear Friday night,
- Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Saturday, partly cloudy at night,
- Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Sunday (Easter), partly cloudy Sunday night,
- Then mostly sunny and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of rain Monday.
- highs 54-66 lows 37-42 (seasonal averages high 56 low 43).
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Forecast for the Northern Oregon Cascades including the Cascades in Lane County:
- Mostly cloudy with AM snow likely (70%) and a (40%) chance of rain, rain likely (70%) and a bit warmer this afternoon (0.25 in.of rain possible), mostly cloudy with rain and snow likely (70%) tonight,
- Mostly cloudy and cooler with rain and snow Wednesday (afternoon snow possibly heavy at times), snow and rain at night (snow possibly heavy at times),
- Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with snow and rain Thursday, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening rain and snow, then partly cloudy with a slight (20%) of rain and snow Thursday night.
- snow level 6,000 ft. tonight, 5,000 ft. Tuesday, 4,500 ft. Tuesday night, 4,500 ft. Wednesday, 2,500 ft. Wednesday night and Thursday, then 3,500 ft. Thursday night,
- highs 42-33 lows 33-22.
- Sunny and warmer Friday, mostly clear Friday night,
- Sunny and a bit warmer Saturday, partly cloudy at night,
- Sunny and a bit warmer Sunday (Easter), partly cloudy in the evening, clear late Sunday night,
- Then mostly sunny and a bit cooler with a (40%) chance of rain Monday.
- snow level 7,500 ft. Friday, 9,000 ft. Friday night, 10,000 ft. Saturday and Saturday night, 11,000 ft. Sunday, 10,000 ft. Sunday night, then snow level 6,500 ft. Monday.
- highs 48-60 cooling to 58 Monday lows 30-36.
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