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Here’s my weekly weather quiz question again. Scientists have determined that if we listen to the sound a particular creature makes we can determine the current ambient air temperature. What creature are they describing and how do you calculate the temperature? Please post your answer as a comment at the end of these forecasts. The first person to post the correct answer will win one week of free personalized weather forecasts tailored to your needs. Good luck.

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Remember, the Vernal Equinox (the beginning of spring) takes place next Saturday March 20th at 10:32 AM.

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High pressure is taking over at the surface and aloft.  That means any storms will be held offshore and we’ll see more sunshine that should last through Saturday, the first day of  spring. Great weather for out door play or chores. The next storm system will be setting up offshore by the weekend to bring at least a slight chance of rain back as a trough of low pressure replaces the ridge of high pressure.

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Advisories: NONE AT THIS TIME.

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Forecast for the Southern and lower Mid Willamette Valley including Eugene-Springfield and Albany-Corvallis:  Clear tonight and sunny Friday low 29 high 68. Mostly clear Friday night and mostly sunny Saturday low 32 high near 64. Mostly cloudy Saturday night low near 39.  Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Sunday and Sunday night high 58 low 40. Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers Monday and (30%) Monday night high 54 low 34. A mix of clouds and sun Tuesday and partly cloudy at night high 56 low 36. Just a slight (20%) chance of showers Wednesday then a (30%) chance of showers Wednesday night and Thursday high 57-60 low 38.

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Forecast for the Umpqua Basin including Roseburg:  Clear tonight, sunny Friday, mostly clear at night lows 35-37 and high 70-72. Sunny Saturday morning then partly cloudy in the afternoon high 74. Just mostly cloudy Saturday night low 40. Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers and cooler Sunday high near 62. Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain Sunday night low 38. A (40%) chance of rain and snow showers Monday and (30%) Monday night high near 56 low 36. Partly cloudy Tuesday high near 62. Mostly cloudy with (30%) chance of showers Wednesday night and Thursday low 40 high near 60.

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Forecast for the South Oregon Coast including Coos Bay and North Bend: Clear tonight, sunny Friday, and mostly clear Friday evening then mostly cloudy at night lows 38 high 64. Cloudy Saturday morning then then partly cloudy in the afternoon at the coast and partly cloudy inland high 60. Mostly cloudy Saturday night then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Sunday low 45 high 55. Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain Sunday night low 44. Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of showers Monday and slight (20%) chance Monday night high 52 low 38.  Partly cloudy Tuesday and mostly cloudy at night high 57 low 42. Look for a (30%) chance of showers Wednesday, Wednesday night ,and Thursday highs 54-56  low 43.

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Forecast for the Cascades of Lane County: Clear tonight ,sunny Friday and Saturday free air freezing level 8,000′ rising to 10,000′ Friday morning and falling to 9,000′ in the afternoon and Friday night and rising to 10,000′ Saturday low tonight 25, high Friday 56, low at night 28, high Saturday warming to 60. Mostly cloudy Saturday night free air freezing level 7,500′ low 32. Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Sunday and Sunday night snow level 4,500′ Sunday and 5,000′ at night high 46 low 27. Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow showers Monday and (40%) chance Monday night  snow level 4,000′ rising to 5,000′ high 42  low 25. A mix of clouds and sun Tuesday and partly cloudy Tuesday night free air freezing level 4,500′ rising to 6,500′ high 46 low 32. Mostly cloudy Wednesday (free air freezing level 6,500′)  then a (30%) chance of showers Wednesday night and Thursday snow level 6,500′ falling to 6,000′ highs 46-49 low Wednesday night 29.

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