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An upper level trough of low pressure (Shaded “U” shape in blue arrows) is still moving through the Pacific Northwest keeping us in cool weather. A frontal system should move into the Pacific Northwest today. Upper level high pressure (Shaded “Arch” shape in blue arrows in first graphic) takes over to warm us up for the weekend. Another frontal system pushes through Tuesday. Since Autumn began in the evening yesterday that means today is the first full day of Autumn.

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Air Quality Index:

Eugene-Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 16 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 8 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 16 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

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

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Advisories:

• A Health Advisory remains in effect for ocean water contact at Neskowin Beach located in Tillamook County due to higher than normal levels of fecal bacteria. Contact with the water can result in diarrhea, stomach cramps, skin rashes, upper respiratory infections and other illnesses. Direct contact with the water should be avoided in this area until the advisory is lifted, especially by children and the elderly who may be more vulnerable to waterborne bacteria. Visitors should avoid wading in nearby creeks, pools of water on the beach, or in discolored water, and stay clear of water runoff flowing into the ocean.
• A Health Advisory remains in effect for ocean water contact at Nye Beach located in Lincoln County due to higher than normal levels of fecal bacteria. Contact with the water can result in diarrhea, stomach cramps, skin rashes, upper respiratory infections and other illnesses.Direct contact with the water should be avoided in this area until the advisory is lifted, especially by children and the elderly who may be more vulnerable to waterborne bacteria. Visitors should avoid wading in nearby creeks, pools of water on the beach, or in discolored water, and stay clear of water runoff flowing into the ocean.
• A Blue-Green Algae Health Advisory remains in effect for Agency Lake. Agency Lake is located just north of Upper Klamath Lake near Klamath Falls along Highway 97 in Klamath County. Water monitoring on the lake has confirmed the presence of high levels of blue-green algae and associated toxins that can be harmful to people and animals. Swallowing water while swimming or inhaling water droplets as a result of high-speed water activities, such as water skiing and power boating, should be avoided in areas where blooms are identified. Although toxins are not absorbed through the skin, contact with cells from a bloom can cause skin irritation and a red, puffy rash in individuals with skin sensitivities, or those who develop rashes easily.

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

• Cloudy with rain and a bit cooler this afternoon (0.10 in. of rain possible), a good (50%) chance of evening showers, just mostly cloudy with patchy fog late tonight and Saturday AM, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer in the afternoon, areas of low clouds and fog late Saturday night,
• Mostly sunny after areas of AM fog and low clouds and a bit warmer Sunday, then mostly cloudy with areas of fog late at night.
• highs 63-85 lows 50-45.
• AM fog and low clouds, sunny and a bit cooler Monday afternoon, mostly clear at night,
• Partly cloudy and a bit cooler Tuesday through Wednesday, mostly clear Wednesday night,
• Then mostly sunny and a bit cooler Thursday.
• highs 82-70 lows 52-46. (seasonal averages high 75 low 46)

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Your College Football Forecast

Saturday September 24th

Ducks vs. Colorado at Autzen Stadium Kickoff 2:30 PM – A mix of clouds and sun 72 warming to near 75 then cooling by the end of the game.

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Beavers vs Boise State at Reser Stadium Kickoff 12:30 PM – A mix of clouds and sun 68 warming to near 75 by the end of the game.

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Forecast for Roseburg:

• Cloudy with rain and a bit cooler this afternoon (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), mostly cloudy a (30%) chance of evening showers, just mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and drizzle late tonight,
• Patchy fog Saturday AM, sunny and a bit warmer in the afternoon, mostly clear Saturday night,
• Sunny and a bit warmer Sunday, then clear at night.
• highs 60-90 lows 50-55.
• Sunny and a bit warmer Monday, clear and cooler Monday night,
• Mostly sunny and a bit cooler Tuesday, mostly clear at night,
• Then mostly sunny and just a bit cooler Wednesday and Thursday, mostly clear Wednesday night.
• highs 90-74 lows 50-44. (seasonal averages high 77 low 50)

 

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

• Cloudy with rain this afternoon, a (40%) chance of evening coastal showers while a (30%) chance of inland evening showers and a slight (20%) chance of light rain and drizzle inland late tonight, mostly cloudy with patchy fog late tonight and Saturday AM, sunny and warmer in the afternoon, mostly clear Saturday night,
• Sunny and a bit warmer Sunday, then clear at night.
• highs 62-77 lows near 52.
• Sunny and a bit cooler Monday, mostly clear at night,
• Mostly sunny and a bit cooler Tuesday, partly cloudy Tuesday night,
• Then mostly sunny Wednesday and Thursday, mostly clear Wednesday night.
• highs 69-65 lows 52-47. (seasonal averages high 64 low 49)

 

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Forecast for the Cascades in Lane County:

• Cloudy with rain and a bit cooler this afternoon (0.10 in. of rain possible), mostly cloudy with showers likely (70%) this evening, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers late tonight (0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Partly cloudy in the AM,  sunny and warmer Saturday afternoon, clear Saturday night,
• Sunny and a bit warmer Sunday, then mostly clear at night.
• snow level above 8,000 ft. today and tonight, free air freezing level 12,000 ft. Saturday, 15,000 ft. Saturday night and Sunday, then 16,000 ft. Sunday night.
• highs 50-76 lows 40-43.
• Sunny Monday and Tuesday, clear at night,
• Mostly sunny and a bit cooler Wednesday and Thursday, mostly clear at night.
• free air freezing level 16,000 ft. Monday, 15,000 ft. Monday night and Tuesday, 14,000 ft. Tuesday night and Wednesday, 11,000 ft. Wednesday night, then 10,000 ft. Thursday.
• highs 78-60 lows 46-40.

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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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