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An upper level low pressure trough (Shaded “U” shape area with blue arrows) will be sending more 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 the parade of storms headed our way.

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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 35 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 19 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 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:

• Partly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of evening showers (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), just mostly cloudy with patchy fog late tonight and Friday AM, partly cloudy in the afternoon, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening rain, rain likely (70%) late Friday night (0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Mostly cloudy with showers likely (70%) and a bit cooler Saturday (0.10 in. of rain possible), a good (50%) chance of showers Saturday night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Then mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain likely (70%) Sunday and at night.
• lows near 48 highs 62-55.
• Cloudy and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of rain Monday (Halloween), mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of showers Monday night,
• A mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a (40%) chance of showers Tuesday, mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of showers at night,
• Then mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of rain Wednesday through Thursday (a bit warmer).
• highs 57-60 cooling to 56 Wednesday warming back to 60 Thursday lows 44-46. (seasonal averages high 59 low 40)

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Your College Football Forecast:

Ducks vs Arizona State at Autzen Stadium, Eugene, OR – Kickoff 2:00 PM – Mostly cloudy with showers likely, near 58 warming to near 60 and cooling toward the end of the game.

Beavers vs Washington State at Reser Stadium, Corvallis, OR – Kickoff 7:45 PM – Mostly cloudy with showers likely, 57 and cooling as the game progresses.

 

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Forecast for Roseburg:

• Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of scattered evening showers (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), mostly cloudy with areas of fog late tonight and Friday AM, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain with patchy lingering fog in the afternoon, a (30%) chance of evening rain, rain late Friday night (0.10 in. of rain possible) and Saturday AM, afternoon rain likely (70%) (0.10 in. of rain possible), cloudy with a good (50%) chance of evening  rain, rain likely (70%) late at night,
• Mostly cloudy with AM rain, showers  likely (70%) and a bit cooler Sunday afternoon and Sunday night.
• lows 46-50 highs 62-56.
• Cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain and a bit cooler Monday (Halloween) and Monday night,
• Cloudy and a bit warmer with a (40%) chance of rain Tuesday, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain at night,
• Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain and a bit warmer Wednesday and Wednesday night,
• Then cloudy and a bit warmer with a (40%) chance of showers Thursday.
• highs 58-62 lows near 48. (seasonal averages high 61 low 43)

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

• Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of evening showers, patchy fog and a good (50%) chance of isolated showers late tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Areas of AM fog, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Friday afternoon (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), cloudy with a (30%) chance of evening rain, rain late Friday night (0.25 in. of rain possible),
• Cloudy with AM coastal rain likely (70%) while inland AM rain, a good (50%) chance of rain Saturday afternoon (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), cloudy with a good (50%) chance of evening rain, rain likely (70%) late Saturday night (0.10 in. of rain possible)and Sunday AM, showers in the afternoon, then showers likely (70%) Sunday night.
• lows near 52 highs near 62.
• Mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) Monday (Halloween), a (40%) chance of rain Monday night,
• Cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain Tuesday, mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain at night,
• Mostly cloudy with rain likely (60%) Wednesday, a good (50%) chance of rain at night,
• Then cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers Thursday.
• highs 62-60 lows 50-53. (seasonal averages high 59 low 45)

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Forecast for the Cascades in Lane County:

• Mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of evening rain and snow showers, partly cloudy late tonight and Friday AM, mostly sunny in the afternoon, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening rain, becoming cloudy with rain likely (70%) late Friday night,
• Mostly cloudy with rain Saturday AM, showers likely (70%) and a bit cooler in the afternoon, a good (50%) chance of showers Saturday night,
• Cloudy with rain and a bit cooler Sunday, then rain likely (70%) at night.
• snow level 5,500 ft. tonight, free air freezing level 7,500 ft. rising to 8,000 ft. Friday afternoon, snow level 8,000 ft. Friday night, then 6,000 ft. Saturday through Sunday night.
• lows 35-38 cooling back to 35 Sunday night highs 53-46.
• Cloudy and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow Monday (Halloween), a (40%) chance of rain and snow showers at night,
• Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain and snow showers and a bit warmer Tuesday, partly cloudy with a (40%) chance of showers Tuesday night,
• Then mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of rain Wednesday through Thursday (a bit warmer).
• snow level 5,500 ft. Monday and Monday night, 6,000 ft. Tuesday, 7,500 ft. Tuesday night, 7,000 ft. Wednesday, 6,500 ft. Wednesday night, then 7,000 ft. Thursday.
• highs 46-50 cooling to 47 Wednesday warming back to 50 Thursdaylows near 35.

 

 

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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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