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An upper level low pressure trough (Shaded “U” shape area with blue arrows) will be sending storms our way.  Check out days 1,2, & 3 graphic and you’ll see the next frontal system to bring us more rain. The days 3 through 7 graphic shows at least one more storm headed our way by Friday.

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Air Quality Index:

Eugene-Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 63 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.

Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 43 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 49 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

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

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Home Wood Heating Advisory:

Eugene-Springfield: GREEN – Burning is Allowed.

Oakridge: GREEN – Burning is Allowed.

*Note: Pellet stoves may be used anytime if they produce no visible emissions.

Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)

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Advisories:

• A WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM THIS EVENING FOR THE KLAMATH BASIN.
• A HIGH WIND WARNING IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM THIS EVENING FOR NORTHERN AND EASTERN KLAMATH COUNTY, AND  CENTRAL, EASTERN AND WESTERN LAKE COUNTY.
• A Blue-green Algae Health Advisory has been issued for Howard Bay located in Upper Klamath Lake. 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. Cell counts in other parts of the lake were low.
• A Permanent Health Advisory is in effect for the South Umpqua River and Lawson Bar. Pools in the bedrock along the rivers edge are known to develop Blue-green Algae (cyanobacterial) blooms that can be harmful to pets and people if accidental ingestion occurs. Signs have been posted along several access areas along the river.
• 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:

• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible) and Tuesday AM, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of afternoon rain (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),  a good (50%) chance of evening showers, rain likely (70%) late Tuesday night (0.50 in. of rain possible),
• Cloudy with AM rain likely (70%), a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of rain Wednesday afternoon (0.10 in. of rain possible), cloudy with a rain likely (70%) at night (0.25 in. of rain possible),
• Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of showers Thursday, then partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Thursday night.
• lows 49-53 cooling back to 49 Thursday night highs 62-65 cooling back to 62 Thursday night.
• Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers Friday, rain likely (70%) Friday night,
• Cloudy and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of showers Saturday, a good (50%) chance of showers at night,
• Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a (40%) chance of showers Sunday, cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers Sunday night,
• Then cloudy with a good (5o%) chance of showers Monday.
• highs 60-63 cooling back to 60 Saturday and Sunday lows near 52. (seasonal averages high 60 low 40)

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Your College Football Forecast:

Saturday October 29th: Preliminary Forecast:

Ducks vs Arizona State at Autzen Stadium, Eugene, OR – Kickoff 2:00 PM – Mostly cloudy with a good 50% chance of rain, near 60 warming to 63 and cooling toward the end of the game.

Beavers vs Washington State at Reser Stadium, Corvallis, OR – Kickoff 7:45 PM – Mostly cloudy with a good 50% chance of rain, 57 and cooling as the game progresses.

 

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Forecast for Roseburg:

• Mostly cloudy with evening showers likely (70%), a (40%) chance of showers late tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a (30%) chance of showers Tuesday (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), cloudy with a good (50%) chance of evening rain, rain late Tuesday night (0.25 in. of rain possible),
• Cloudy and a bit warmer with a (40%) chance of rain Wednesday (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), rain likely (70%) Wednesday night (0.25 in. of rain possible),
• A bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of rain Thursday, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers at night.
• lows 50-53 cooling back to 50 Thursday night highs 65-69 cooling to 62 Thursday.
• Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain Friday and Friday night,
• Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain likely (60%) Saturday, showers likely (60%) at night,
• Cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Sunday and Sunday night,
• Cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM showers, then a good (50%) chance of rain Monday afternoon.
• highs 63-60 lows near 52. (seasonal averages high 63 low 43)

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

• Mostly cloudy with coastal showers likely (70%) and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms tonight while inland showers likely (70%) this evening and a good (50%) chance of inland showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms late tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), breezy (Wind: S 20-30 mph at the shore while S 10-15 mph inland),
• Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a (30%) chance of showers Tuesday (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), evening rain likely (70%), rain late Tuesday night (0.50 in. of rain possible),
• Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with AM coastal rain and coastal rain likely (70%)  Wednesday afternoon and breezy (Wind: S 15-25 mph at the shore while S 10-20 mph inland) while inland AM rain likely (70%) and a good (50%) chance of inland afternoon rain (0.25 in. of rain possible), evening rain likely (70%), rain late Wednesday night (0.25 in. of rain possible),
• Cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Thursday, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain at night,
• lows 55-53 highs 65-67 cooling to 62 Thursday night.
• Cloudy with rain likely (60%) Friday through Monday AM, then rain likely (70%) in the afternoon.
• highs 63-59 lows near 53. (seasonal averages high 60 low 45)

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Forecast for the Cascades in Lane County:

• Mostly cloudy with evening showers likely (70%), a (40%) chance of showers late tonight (0.10 in. of rain possible),
• A mix of clouds and sun with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain and snow showers Tuesday, a slight (20%) chance of afternoon rain, a good (50%) chance of evening showers, rain late Tuesday night (0.50 in. of rain possible),
• Cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and a bit warmer Wednesday afternoon and evening, rain likely (70%) late Wednesday night,
• Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of showers Thursday and in the evening, then a slight (20%) chance of rain late at night.
• snow level 6,000 ft. tonight and Tuesday, 7,500 ft. Tuesday night,7,500 ft. to above 8,000 ft. Wednesday afternoon, 8,000 ft. Wednesday night, 6,500 ft. Thursday, then 7,500 ft. Thursday night.
• lows 35-42 highs 52-57 cooling back to 52 Thursday.
• Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers and a bit warmer Friday, rain likely (70%) Friday night and Saturday (a bit cooler, a good (50%) chance of showers Saturday night,
• Cloudy and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of rain Sunday, then cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers and a bit cooler Sunday night and Monday.
• snow level above 8,000 ft. Friday through Saturday, 8,000 ft. Saturday night, 7,000 ft.  Sunday and Sunday night, then 6,500 ft. Monday.
• highs 53-48 lows 42-38.
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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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