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Check out my latest Eugene Daily News Weather Or Not Column That Pioneer Spirit Still Lives Within Us. Where To Next?

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Here is my new weekly weather quiz question. What is the difference between the “Visible” satellite view and the “Enhanced Infrared” satellite view? Also, how does that difference help forecast the weather over Western Oregon? Please remember to post your answer as a comment by clicking on “no comments /comments” in the upper right hand portion of this page under the caption, then add your comment. The first person to post the correct answer will win a week of free personalized weather forecasts tailored to your needs. The answer has to be a comment to win. An email answer will not count. Good luck.

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ADVISORIES:

• A FREEZE WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM UNTIL 8 AM FRIDAY FOR EASTERN CURRY COUNTY, JOSEPHINE COUNTY, AND JACKSON COUNTY.
• A FROST ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM UNTIL 8 AM FRIDAY FOR EASTERN CURRY COUNTY, JOSEPHINE COUNTY, AND JACKSON COUNTY.
• A FROST ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM UNTIL 8 AM SATURDAY FOR EASTERN CURRY COUNTY, JOSEPHINE COUNTY, AND JACKSON COUNTY.
• A FREEZE WATCH IS IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING FOR EASTERN CURRY COUNTY, JOSEPHINE COUNTY, AND JACKSON COUNTY.

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A Blue-Green Algae warning has been lifted for Walterville Pond, Dorena Reservoir and Dexter Reservoir,  but continues for Fern Ridge Reservoir and  at Devils Lake. Water monitoring has confirmed the presence of blue-green algae that can produce toxins, state public health officials said. The algae levels are likely associated with dangerous cyanotoxin concentrations in the water that can be harmful to humans and animals. Swallowing or inhaling water droplets, as well as skin contact with water, should be avoided according to the authorities.

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A high pressure ridge (Shaded “Arch” shape) will be taking over drying us out and warming us up. A frontal system slide into the Pacific Northwest early next week bringing back the chance of liquid precipitation (I’m sure you know that would mean rain).

Your Saturday College Football Forecasts:

The Ducks vs Colorado at Folsom Stadium in Boulder: Kickoff 3 PM- Partly cloudy temperature near 50 warming to near 54, then cooling down by the end of the game.

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The Beavers have a Bye week, not playing.

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Forecast for the Southern and lower Mid Willamette Valley including Eugene-Springfield and Albany-Corvallis:

• Partly cloudy with areas of possibly dense fog late tonight (visibility 0.25 miles or less).
• Mostly cloudy with areas of possibly dense patchy early AM fog (visibility 0.25 miles or less), mostly sunny Friday afternoon, partly cloudy in the evening, mostly cloudy with areas of fog late Friday night and Saturday AM and patchy early AM frost in outlying areas, mostly sunny in the afternoon,  evening, partly cloudy with patchy fog late Saturday night and Sunday AM, partly cloudy in the afternoon, becoming mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening rain, then a (40%) chance of rain late Sunday night.
• lows 35-46 cooling to 42 Sunday night highs 60-67.
• Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of showers Monday, a (30%) chance of showers Monday night,
• A mix of clouds and sun with a slight (20%) chance of showers Tuesday, partly cloudy at night,
• A mix of clouds and sun Wednesday, mostly cloudy at night,
• Then a mix of clouds and sun with a slight (20%) chance of rain Thursday.
• highs 65-62 lows near 45. (seasonal averages high 71 low 44)

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Forecast for the South Oregon Coast including Coos Bay and North Bend:

• Mostly clear tonight,
• Sunny Friday and Saturday, clear Friday night, mostly clear Saturday night.
• Sunny Sunday, partly cloudy in the afternoon, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Sunday evening, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers at night.
• lows 45-50 highs 68-70.
• Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of Monday and Monday evening, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers at night,
• Partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Tuesday, then just partly cloudy Tuesday night Wednesday.
• highs 65-62 lows 50-52. (seasonal averages high 63 low 48)

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Forecast for the Cascades of Lane County: