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Another trough of low pressure is moving into Oregon (See “U” shape ) behind the high pressure ridge (See “Arch” shape”) that kept us hot and dry, then a cold front (map shows a front has moved down from the Gulf of Alaska) moved through Oregon today bringing temperatures back down again, way down.
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Advisories: NONE AT THIS TIME. Please note the following:
At the request of the U.S. Forest Service, ODOT is closing OR 242, the historic McKenzie Highway to the public. The highway is being used heavily by firefighters and equipment
associated with the Scott Mountain Fire, approximately six miles north
of OR 242. Eastbound motorists will be turned around at the White Branch Youth Compound. … Westbound motorists will be stopped at the Dee Wright Observatory.
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The summer Pollen Count Forecast season for the Eugene-Springfield area is over. From Allergy and Asthma Research Group.
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Here are your detailed forecasts. **
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Forecast for the Southern and lower Mid Willamette Valley including Eugene-Springfield and Albany-Corvallis: Mostly cloudy tonight and Friday AM, then a mix of clouds and sun and cooler Friday afternoon, partly cloudy in the evening, and mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers late Friday night and Saturday, and mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers late Saturday night lows 42-45 highs 73-69. AM clouds then a mix of clouds and sun with a slight (20%) chance of showers Sunday and Monday, partly cloudy in the evenings then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers, at night highs 75-70 lows 46-50. A mix of clouds and sun and warmer Tuesday through Thursday, and partly cloudy at night highs 78-86 lows 50-53. (seasonal averages high 81 low 50)
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Forecast for the Umpqua Basin including, Roseburg: Partly cloudy this evening, mostly cloudy tonight and Friday AM, sunny and cooler Friday, mostly clear in the evening, then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Friday night through Monday night lows near 50 highs 70-78. AM clouds then partly cloudy Tuesday afternoon and evening, clearing Tuesday night, sunny Wednesday AM, then partly cloudy Wednesday night and Thursday highs 77-89 lows 50-57. (seasonal averages high 85 low 54)
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Forecast for the South Oregon Coast including Coos Bay and North Bend: Mostly cloudy with patchy coastal fog tonight and Friday AM, then partly cloudy in the afternoon and evening, mostly cloudy Friday night with a slight (20%) chance of showers late, a slight (20%) chance of coastal showers all day Saturday and mainly in the AM inland, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers late Saturday lows 52-46 night highs 63-59. Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Sunday through Monday evening, AM clouds and fog Tuesday then partly cloudy Tuesday night through Thursday highs 60-66 lows 48-53. (seasonal averages high 68 low 53).
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Forecast for the Cascades of Lane County: Mostly cloudy and colder tonight with a slight (20%) chance of showers, AM clouds then a mix of clouds and sun Friday, becoming mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers late Friday night and Saturday AM, mostly cloudy Saturday and Saturday night with a slight (20%) chance of showers free air freezing level 12,000 ft. tonight falling to 11,000 ft. Friday, snow level 8,000 ft. Friday night, and 7,000 ft. Saturday and Saturday night lows 39-35 highs 54-58. Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Sunday through Monday evening, partly cloudy Monday night, and a mix of clouds and sun and warmer Tuesday through Thursday, and partly cloudy Tuesday night and Wednesday night snow level 7,000 ft. Sunday, 8,000 ft. Sunday night through Monday night, and a free air freezing level 12,000 ft. Tuesday, 14,000 ft. at night, and 15,000 ft. Wednesday through Thursday highs 63-54 then warming to 66-72 Tuesday through Thursday lows 37-52.
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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.