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An upper level low (“U” shape) has crossed the coast and is moving through Oregon continuing the clouds and the chance of rain. A short-lived area of high pressure will dry us out Friday and Saturday, but the chance of rain returns by Sunday. A frontal system will be pushing into the Pacific Northwest late over the weekend increasing our chances for rain. Summer officially begins with the Summer Solstice at 10:04 AM PDT Friday .
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The Grass Pollen Count has risen and is listed as Moderate at 19 and Tree pollen is Low at 11 according to Oregon Allergy Associates.
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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: Cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of scattered AM showers, a mix of clouds and sun with a (40%) chance of showers this afternoon (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), partly cloudy this evening, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers late tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance showers Friday AM, partly cloudy in the afternoon and Friday night, a mix of clouds and sun Saturday, then mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of showers at night lows 48-53 highs 70-79. Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Sunday, rain likely (60%) Sunday night through Tuesday, mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of showers Tuesday night, then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Wednesday highs 72-67 warming to 74 Wednesday lows 52-56 cooling to 53 Tuesday night. (seasonal averages high 74 low 48)
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Forecast for the Umpqua Basin including Roseburg: Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers today, partly cloudy in the evening with a slight (20%) chance of showers, mostly cloudy late Thursday night and Friday AM, partly cloudy Friday afternoon through Saturday AM, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of afternoon rain, then mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain Saturday night lows 48-55 highs 72-82. Mostly cloudy with rain likely (60%) Sunday through Tuesday, a (40%) chance of showers at night, then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Wednesday highs 74-72 warming to 80 Wednesday lows 54-60 cooling to 56 Tuesday night. (seasonal averages high 77 low 53)
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Forecast for the South Oregon Coast including Coos Bay and North Bend: Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers today, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening showers, mostly cloudy at night and Friday AM, mostly sunny Friday afternoon, partly cloudy Friday night and Saturday AM, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Saturday afternoon and Saturday night highs 62-65 lows 50-55. Mostly cloudy with rain likely (60%) and cooler Sunday through Tuesday, then mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of showers Tuesday night, then a slight (20%) chance of showers and warmer Wednesday highs near 65 lows 53-56. (seasonal averages high 62 low 51)
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Forecast for the Cascades of Lane County: Cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow showers this AM, a mix of clouds and sun with a (40%) chance of scattered afternoon showers (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), partly cloudy with a (30%) chance of evening showers, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers late Thursday night, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Friday, just partly cloudy Friday night and Saturday, then mostly cloudy Saturday night snow level 5,500 ft. rising to 7,000 ft. this afternoon and tonight, 7,000 ft. rising to above 8,000 ft. Friday, free air freezing level 9,000 ft. rising to 10,000 ft. Friday night, then 11,000 ft. Saturday and Saturday night lows 35-42 highs 53-66. Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Sunday, rain likely (70%) Sunday night through Tuesday, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers at night, then a mix of clouds and sun with a (30%) chance of showers Wednesday snow level above 8,000 ft. Sunday through Wednesday highs 62-58 warming to 63 Wednesday lows near 42.
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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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