An Upper Level High Pressure Ridge continues sunshine and some warming to the Pacific Northwest. The graphics for days 1-3 show no frontal systems moving in through the period. The graphics for days 3-7 Friday through Tuesday show frontal activity moving through Oregon between Saturday through Monday.
ADVISORIES:
- A FROST ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM MDT TODAY FOR THE OREGON LOWER TREASURE 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:
- Patchy AM fog, sunny and a bit warmer today, mostly clear with patch fog late tonight,
- AM patchy fog, sunny and a bit warmer Thursday afternoon, clear at night,
- Sunny and a bit warmer Friday, then more clouds Friday night.
- highs 70-79 lows 45-48.
- Cloudy start with a slight (20%) chance of rain, sunny and cooler with a slight (20%) chance of rain Saturday afternoon, partly cloudy Saturday night,
- A mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler Sunday, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain at night,
- Cloudy and a bit cooler with rain likely (70%) Monday, mostly cloudy, rain likely (70%) Monday night,
- Then mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a (40%) chance of rain Tuesday.
- highs 65-56 warming to 59 Tuesday lows 48-45 (seasonal averages high 66 low 42).
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HOME WOOD HEATING ADVISORY:`
EUGENE-SPRINGFIELD: GREEN – Burning wood in wood stoves and fireplaces is allowed.
OAKRIDGE: GREEN – Burning wood in wood stoves and fireplaces is allowed.
Issued: 10.12.26
NOTE: DATA FROM LRAPA (https://www.lrapa-or.gov)
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YOUR COLLEGE FOOTBALL FORECAST:
Saturday October 17th:
Ducks vs Nebraska Cornhuskers at Autzen Stadium- Game time: 8:00 pm – Weather Forecast: Partly Cloudy 54 degrees cooling to Partly Cloudy 48 degrees by the end of the game.
Beavers vs Washington State Cougars at Reser Stadium – Game Time 3:00 pm – Weather Forecast; Mostly Cloudy 66 degrees cooling to Partly Cloudy 58 degrees by the end of the game.
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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:
- Sunny and a bit warmer today, mostly clear tonight,
- Sunny and warmer Thursday, clear at night,
- Sunny and a bit cooler Friday, then mostly clear Friday night.
- highs 73-86 cooling to 80 Friday lows 46-49.
- A mix of clouds and sun and cooler Saturday, partly cloudy Saturday night,
- A mix of clouds and sun and slightly cooler Sunday, mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain at night,
- Mostly cloudy and cooler with rain likely (70%) Monday, rain likely (70%) Monday night,
- Then a mix of clouds and sun, slightly warmer with a (40%) chance of rain Tuesday.
- highs 68-59 lows 45-42.
- (seasonal averages high 68 low 45).
Forecast for the South Oregon Coast Including Coos Bay and North Bend:
- Patchy AM fog, sunny and a bit warmer this afternoon, mostly clear with patchy fog late tonight,
- Patchy AM fog, sunny and a bit warmer Thursday afternoon, mostly clear with patchy fog at night,
- Patchy AM fog, mostly sunny and cooler Friday, then mostly cloudy Friday night.
- highs 67-72 cooling to 63 Friday lows 52-50 warming back to 52 Friday night.
- Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain, just mostly cloudy and a bit cooler Saturday afternoon, partly cloudy Saturday night,
- A mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler Sunday, mostly cloudy with a (0%) chance of rain at night,
- Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain likely (70%) Monday, rain likely (70%) Monday night,
- Then a mix of clouds and sun and slightly warmer Tuesday.
- highs 59-55 warming to lows 43-50.
- (seasonal averages high 63 low 47).
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Forecast for the Cascades in Lane County:
- Sunny and a bit warmer today, mostly clear tonight,
- Sunny and a bit warmer Thursday, clear clear at night,
- Sunny and a bit warmer Friday, mostly clear in the evening, then partly cloudy Friday night,
- free air freezing level 12,000 ft. today, 12,000 ft. rising to 13,000 ft. tonight, 14,000 ft. rising to 15,000 ft. Thursday afternoon, 15,000 ft. Thursday night and Friday, then 14,000 ft. Friday night.
- highs 62-70 lows 38-40 cooling to 37 Friday night.
- Mostly sunny Sunday, partly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of evening rain, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain at night,
- Mostly cloudy with rain and snow likely (70%) and cooler Monday, rain likely (70%) with a (%) chance of snow Monday night,
- Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain and snow, then a mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow Tuesday afternoon.
- snow level above 8,000 ft. Saturday, free air freezing level 11,000 ft . Saturday night and Sunday, snow level 7,000 ft. Sunday night, 6,000 ft. Monday, 5,500 ft. Monday night, then 5,500 ft. Tuesday.
- highs 56-40 lows 33-34 cooling to 29 Monday night.