Apr
30.
An Upper Level Low Pressure Trough (“U” shape) is slowly moving eastward as a High Pressure Ridge pushes in along the coast. The graphics for days 1-3 show a frontal system pushing through the Pacific Northwest today and Saturday. The graphics for days 3-7 Monday through Friday show a frontal system moving through Thursday.
ADVISORIES:
- A BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT FOR DANGEROUS SNEAKER WAVES FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST AND THE CURRY COUNTY COAST.
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. Probably done for the season.
Hoodoo Ski: IS CLOSED FOR THE SEASON.
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 33 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 19 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 26 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, and a bit cooler today, mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of showers and thunderstorms late tonight,
- Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance showers Saturday afternoon, just partly cloudy at night,
- Sunny and warmer Sunday, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening showers and thunderstorms, then just partly cloudy Sunday night.
- highs 73-85 lows 48-52.
- A mix of clouds and sun and cooler Monday, partly cloudy Monday night,
- A mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer Tuesday, mostly clear at night,
- Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Wednesday,
- Then mostly sunny Thursday.
- highs 72-77 lows 52-48. (seasonal averages high 65 low 42).
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EUGENE-SPRINGFIELD POLLEN COUNT:`
GRASS POLLEN: ABSENT (0)
TREE POLLEN: MODERATE (62)
WEEDS: LOW (2)
Wednesday 4.30.26
NOTE: DATA FROM OREGON ALLERGY ASSOCIATES.
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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:
- Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler today, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening showers and thunderstorms, a (30%) chance of showers and thunderstorms tonight,
- A mix of clouds and sun with a slight (20%) chance of showers Saturday, just partly cloudy at night,
- Mostly sunny and warmer Sunday, a (40%) chance of evening showers and thunderstorms, then partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Sunday night.
- highs 77-74 lows 50-54.
- A mix of clouds and sun and cooler with a slight (20%) chance of rain Monday afternoon, just partly cloudy Monday night,
- A mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer Tuesday, mostly clear at night,
- Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Wednesday, mostly clear Wednesday night,
- Then a mix of clouds and sun Thursday.
- highs 79-64 warming to 77 Wednesday lows 53-50 (seasonal averages high 67 low 45).
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Forecast for The South Oregon Coast Including Coos Bay and North Bend:
- Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler today, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain late tonight,
- Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain, just mostly cloudy and a bit warmer Saturday afternoon, partly cloudy Saturday night,
- Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Sunday, then mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain Sunday night.
- highs 57-64 lows 50-52.
- AM cloud and sun with a (30%) chance of rain, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler Monday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening rain, just mostly cloudy late Monday night,
- A mix of clouds and sun Tuesday, partly cloudy at night,
- A mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer Wednesday, partly cloudy Wednesday night,
- Then a mix of clouds and sun Thursday.
- highs 60-62 lows 52-50. (seasonal averages high 58 low 46).
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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 cooler with a slight (20%) chance of rain and thunderstorms this afternoon, mostly cloudy with evening showers likely (70%), just mostly cloudy tonight,
- Mostly cloudy with a (50%) chance of AM showers, a mix of clouds and sun with a good (50%) chance of showers and as slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms Saturday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers at night,
- Mostly sunny and warmer with a good (50%) chance of showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms Sunday, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of evening showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms, then partly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms late Sunday night.
- free air freezing level 11,000 ft. today, snow level above 8,000 ft. tonight through Sunday night,
- highs 67-65 warming to 86 Sunday lows 48-52.
- A mix of clouds and sun with a good (50%) chance of rain and cooler Monday, mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of evening rain, partly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain late Monday night,
- Mostly sunny with a slight (20%) chance of rain and a bit warmer Tuesday, mostly clear at night,
- Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Wednesday, mostly clear Wednesday night,
- Then mostly sunny with a slight (20%) chance of rain Thursday.
- snow level above 8,000 ft. Monday through Tuesday, free air freezing level 12,000 ft. Tuesday through Wednesday night, then snow level above 8,000 ft. Thursday.
- highs 72-77 lows 52-48.
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