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An upper level trough of low pressure (shaded “U” shape following the ridge) will continue moving away from Oregon. A weak upper level high (Small “Arch” shape in blue arrows) will clear us up and dry us out a bit for the weekend as another low (“U” shape) moves in off the Washington and Oregon coasts to return the clouds. A frontal system (position shown is Monday) will return the chance of rain ahead of it Sunday just in time for Father’s Day.
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The Grass Pollen Count has dropped and is listed as Moderate at 14 according to Oregon Allergy Associates. It has dropped because of the cooler air and rain.
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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: Mostly clear tonight, mostly sunny Saturday AM, partly cloudy in the afternoon and Saturday night, mostly cloudy Sunday AM, partly cloudy in the afternoon (Father’s Day) and evening, mostly cloudy Sunday night, then partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Monday, then mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of Monday night lows 47-50 highs 79-75. Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers Tuesday through Wednesday, a (30%) chance of evening showers, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers late at night through Thursday evening, just mostly cloudy late Thursday night, then a mix of clouds and sun with a slight (20%) chance of showers Friday afternoon highs 66-72 lows near 49. (seasonal averages high 72 low 47)
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Forecast for the Umpqua Basin including Roseburg: Clear tonight, sunny Saturday AM, partly cloudy in the afternoon and Saturday night, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms Sunday afternoon (Father’s Day) and evening, a slight (20%) chance of showers late Sunday night, then mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of showers Monday and Monday night lows 48-56 highs 83-77. Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of showers Tuesday through Wednesday night, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Thursday, then just mostly cloudy Thursday night and Friday highs 70-75 lows near 52. (seasonal averages high 75 low 51)
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Forecast for the South Oregon Coast including Coos Bay and North Bend: Clear this evening, increasing clouds to mostly cloudy late tonight at the shore while partly cloudy late tonight inland, mostly cloudy at the shore while partly cloudy inland Saturday, partly cloudy in the evening, mostly cloudy Saturday night and Sunday (Father’s Day), a slight (20%) chance of showers late Sunday night, then mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of showers Monday and Monday night lows 48-53 highs 62-66. Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers Tuesday through Wednesday night, then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Thursday through Friday highs 62-65 warming to 63 Friday lows 53-50. (seasonal averages high 61 low 50)
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Forecast for the Cascades of Lane County: Mostly clear tonight, mostly sunny Saturday AM, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers late Saturday night, mostly cloudy Sunday AM, a (40%) chance of afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms, mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of showers late Sunday night, a mix of clouds and sun Monday with a slight (20%) chance of AM showers, a (30%) chance of showers and thunderstorms Monday afternoon and evening, then mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of showers late Monday night free air freezing level 11,000 ft. late tonight, snow level above 8,000 ft. Saturday through Monday, then above 8,000 ft. falling to 7,500 ft. Monday night lows near 42 highs 68-60. Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of AM showers, a good (50%) chance of showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms Tuesday afternoon and evening, a (40%) chance of showers late Tuesday night and Wednesday AM, a (30%) chance of showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms Wednesday afternoon and evening, a (30%) chance of showers late Wednesday night and Thursday AM, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers in the afternoon and evening, partly cloudy late Thursday night, then a mix of clouds and sun with a slight (20%) chance of showers Friday afternoon snow 7,000 ft. Tuesday, 7,000 ft. falling to 6,000 ft. late Tuesday night, 6,000 ft. Wednesday through Thursday, 6,000 ft. in the evening, free air freezing level 9,000 ft. late Thursday night and Friday AM, then snow level of 8,000 ft. Friday afternoon highs 52-56 lows near 39.
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**Because weather forecasting is a combination of science, intuition, and timing there can be no absolute guarantees that individual forecasts will be 100% accurate. Nature is in a constant state of flux and sudden unexpected weather events can happen.
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