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An upper level Low (Shaded “U” shape with blue arrows) moves toward us bringing an increase in marine airflow from the West and that means a change in our weather to a chance of showers. Here comes a frontal system to add showers into the mix. It’s back to sunshine and no rain starting Saturday as High Pressure takes over to dry us out and warm us up.

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Air Quality Index:

Eugene-Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 29 in the Good category measuring Ozone.

Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 11 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 30 in the Good category measuring Ozone.

Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA).

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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 cloudy with showers and much cooler today (0.10 in. of rain possible), a good (50%) chance of showers tonight (0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of AM showers, a mix of clouds and sun with a slight (20%) chance of showers and a bit warmer Friday afternoon (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), partly cloudy Friday night and and Saturday AM, mostly sunny and a bit warmer Saturday afternoon, partly cloudy in the evening, then clear late Saturday night.
• highs 66-79 lows 52-46 warming to 50 Saturday night .
• Sunny and a bit warmer Sunday, clear in the evening, partly cloudy late Sunday night,
• AM clouds and sun, then sunny and a bit warmer Monday afternoon, Tuesday and Wednesday, clear each night.
• highs 82-85 lows 52-55 cooling back to 52 Tuesday night. (seasonal averages high 75 low 49)

 

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Eugene-Springfield Pollen Count:

Grass………. High (160)

Trees………. Moderate (20)

Last Counted: 6/22/16

Data Courtesy of Oregon Allergy Associates.

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Forecast for Roseburg:

• Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of AM showers, showers likely (60%)  and a bit warmer this afternoon (0.10 in. of rain possible), a (30%) chance of showers tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
• A slight (20%) chance of showers Friday AM, partly cloudy and a bit warmer in the afternoon, mostly clear Friday night,
• Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Saturday, then mostly clear Saturday night.
• highs 69-84 lows 52-50 warming to 55 Saturday night.
• Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Sunday, partly cloudy at night and Monday, mostly clear Monday night,
• Then sunny Tuesday and Wednesday, clear Tuesday night.
• highs 85-88 lows near 60. (seasonal averages high 78 low 53)

 

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Forecast for The South Oregon Coast Including Coos Bay and North Bend:

• Mostly cloudy with AM showers, showers likely (70%) and a bit cooler this afternoon (0.20 in. of rain possible), a (40%) chance of showers tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM showers, just partly cloudy a bit warmer Friday afternoon, mostly clear Friday night,
• Sunny and a bit warmer Saturday, mostly clear in the evening, then partly cloudy late Saturday night.
• highs 62-66 lows 54-52.
• Partly cloudy Sunday and at night,
• Mostly cloudy Monday AM, sunny in the afternoon, mostly clear Monday night,
• Then mostly sunny Tuesday and Wednesday and mostly clear Tuesday night.
• highs near 65 lows 55-53. (seasonal averages high 63 low 51)

 

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Forecast for the Cascades in Lane County:

• Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of AM showers, a bit cooler with showers becoming likely (70%) this afternoon (0.10 in. of rain possible) and tonight (0.25 in. of rain possible),
• A slight (20%) chance of AM rain and snow showers, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer Friday aftern00n, partly cloudy at night,
• Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Saturday, partly cloudy in the evening, then clear late Saturday night.
• snow level above 8,000 ft. today 8,000 ft. falling to 6,500 ft. late tonight, 6,000 ft. rising to 7,500 ft. Friday afternoon, free air freezing level 11,000 ft. Friday night, then 13,000 ft. Saturday and Saturday night.
• highs 54-72 lows 37-42.
• Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Sunday and Monday, clear both nights,
• Then sunny both Tuesday and Wednesday, clear Tuesday night.
• free air freezing level 13,000 ft. Sunday through Monday, 14,000 ft. Monday night and Tuesday, then 15,000 ft Tuesday night and Wednesday.
• highs near 74 lows 45-48.

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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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