An Upper Level Low Pressure Trough (“U” shape) moves east of us as a weak Upper Level High Pressure Ridge moves in along the coast. The graphics for days 1-3 show no frontal systems pushing through Oregon through the period. The graphics for days 3-7 Saturday through Wednesday show no frontal activity moving through the Pacific Northwest through most of the period, but a cold front will move through Oregon next Tuesday and Wednesday.
ADVISORIES:
- A FIRE WEATHER WATCH IS IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH THIS EVENING FOR LIGHTNING FOR THE BURNS BLM, STEENS MOUNTAIN, NORTHWESTERN VALE BLM, AND THE BAKER VALLEY.
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 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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Forecast for the Southern and lower Mid Willamette Valley including Eugene-Springfield and Albany-Corvallis:
- Mostly sunny and a bit warmer today, partly cloudy tonight,
- AM clouds and sun, sunny and a bit cooler Friday, mostly clear at night,
- Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Saturday, then mostly clear Saturday night.
- highs 82-76 warming to 77 Saturday lows 53-52.
- Sunny and a bit warmer Sunday, mostly clear Sunday night,
- Mostly sunny and a bit cooler Monday, mostly clear at night,
- Mostly sunny and a bit cooler Tuesday, partly cloudy Tuesday night,
- Then mostly sunny and a bit warmer Wednesday.
- highs 78-73 warming to 74 Wednesday lows 52-50. (seasonal averages high 79 low 48).
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EUGENE-SPRINGFIELD POLLEN COUNT:`
GRASS POLLEN: ABSENT (0)
TREE POLLEN: LOW (2)
WEEDS: ABSENT (0)
Measured 9.14.26
NOTE: DATA FROM OREGON ALLERGY ASSOCIATES.
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YOUR COLLEGE FOOTBALL FORECAST:
Friday September 18th:
Ducks vs Portland State Vikings at Autzen Stadium- Game time: 7:30 pm- Weather forecast: Clear 68 degrees cooling to 56 degrees by the end of the game.
Saturday September 19th:
Beavers vs Montana Grizzlies at Reser Stadium- Game time 8:00 pm-Weather Forecast: Mostly Clear 66 degrees, cooling to 56 degrees by the end of the game.
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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:
- A mix of clouds and sun a bit warmer today, partly cloudy tonight,
- AM clouds and sun, slightly cooler Friday, mostly clear at night,
- Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Saturday, then mostly clear Saturday night.
- highs 82-81 warming to 83 Saturday lows 54-53.
- Sunny Sunday, mostly clear Sunday night,
- Mostly sunny and a bit cooler Monday and Tuesday, mostly clear both nights,
- Then sunny and slightly warmer Wednesday.
- highs 83-78 warming to 79 Wednesday lows 53 55. (seasonal averages high 80 low 52).
- Mostly sunny and a bit cooler today, mostly cloudy tonight,
- AM clouds, sunny and a bit cooler Friday, partly cloudy at night,
- Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Saturday, then partly cloudy Saturday night.
- highs 67-64 lows 56 52 warming to 53 Saturday night.
- A mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer Sunday, partly cloudy Sunday night,
- A mix of clouds and sun Monday, partly cloudy at night,
- Mostly sunny Tuesday, partly cloudy Tuesday night,
- Then mostly sunny and a bit warmer Wednesday.
- highs 72-66 lows 54-53. (seasonal averages high 67 low 51).
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Forecast for the Northern Oregon Cascades including the Cascades in Lane County:
- AM clouds and sun with a slight (20%) chance of rain, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer today with a slight (20%) chance of afternoon rain, partly cloudy this evening, partly cloudy late tonight,
- Sunny and a bit warmer Friday and Saturday, mostly clear both nights,
- free air freezing level 11,000 ft. rising to 12,000 ft. late tonight, snow level above 8,000 ft. Thursday, free air freezing level 12,000 ft. Thursday night, 12,000 ft. rising to 13,000 ft. Friday, 14,000 ft. Friday night through Saturday night.
- highs 60-72 lows 42-46.
- Sunny and a bit warmer Sunday, mostly clear Sunday night,
- Sunny and a bit cooler Monday, mostly clear at night,
- Mostly sunny and a bit cooler Tuesday, partly cloudy Tuesday night,
- Then mostly sunny and a bit cooler Wednesday.
- free air freezing level 14,000 ft. Sunday through Wednesday.
- highs 74-67 lows 46-43.