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An upper level high (“Arch” shape with blue arrows and some shading cleared us out for most of today. 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 20 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 12 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 22 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 and a bit warmer this afternoon, becoming mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of late evening rain, rain likely (70%) late tonight (0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Mostly cloudy with AM showers likely (70%), a good (50%) chance of showers and a bit cooler Saturday afternoon (0.10 in. of rain possible), a good (50%) chance of showers Saturday night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain Sunday, showers likely (70%) at night.
• highs 62-55 lows 49-47 warming back to 49 Sunday.
• Cloudy and a bit warmer with rain likely (70%) Monday (Halloween) and Monday night,
• Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a (40%) chance of showers Tuesday, a slight (20%) chance of showers at night,
• Then mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of rain Wednesday and Wednesday night,
• Then mostly cloudy Thursday with a (40%) chance of a bit warmer Thursday.
• highs 55-60 lows 48-50 cooling back to 48 Wednesday night. (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 a good (50%) chance of showers, near 58 warming to near 60 and cooling toward the end of the game, Wind: S 5-10 mph.

Beavers vs Washington State at Reser Stadium, Corvallis, OR – Kickoff 7:45 PM – Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers, 57 and cooling as the game progresses, Wind: S 5-10 mph.

 

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Forecast for Roseburg:

• Partly cloudy with patchy lingering fog early this afternoon, a slight (20%) chance of evening rain, rain likely (70%) late tonight (0.10 in. of rain possible) and Saturday AM, rain likely (70%) in the afternoon (0.10 in. of rain possible), cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening rain, rain likely (70%) late at night through Sunday night.
• highs 62-56 lows 48-50.
• Cloudy with AM rain likely (70%), a (40%) chance of rain and a bit cooler Monday afternoon (Halloween) and Monday night,
• Cloudy and a bit warmer with a (40%) chance of rain Tuesday through Wednesday night,
• Then cloudy and a bit warmer with a (40%) chance of rain Thursday.
• highs 54-63 lows 47-50 cooling back to 47 Wednesday night. (seasonal averages high 61 low 43)

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

• Partly cloudy this afternoon, becoming cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening rain, rain late tonight (0.25 in. of rain possible),
• Cloudy with AM rain likely (70%), a good (50%) chance of rain Saturday afternoon (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), a sight (20%) chance of evening rain, rain likely (70%) late Saturday night (0.10 in. of rain possible) and Sunday, showers likely (70%) late at night.
• highs 60-58 lows near 52.
• Mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) Monday (Halloween), a (40%) chance of evening rain, a (40%)  chance of showers Monday night,
• Cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain Tuesday, mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain at night,
• Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain at night through Wednesday night,
• Then cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Thursday.
• highs 57-62 lows 50-53 cooling back to 50 Wednesday night. (seasonal averages high 59 low 45)

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Forecast for the Cascades in Lane County:

• Partly cloudy this afternoon, becoming mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening rain, becoming cloudy with rain likely (70%) late tonight (0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Mostly cloudy with rain Saturday AM, showers likely (70%) and a bit cooler in the afternoon (0.10 in. of rain possible), a good (50%) chance of showers Saturday night,
• Cloudy with rain and a bit cooler Sunday, then rain or snow showers likely (70%) at night.
• free air freezing level rising to 8,000 ft. this afternoon, snow level 8,000 ft. tonight, 6,000 ft. Saturday through Sunday, then 5,500 ft. Sunday night.
• highs 53-45 lows 38-35.
• Cloudy and a bit warmer with rain and snow likely (70%) Monday (Halloween), a good (50%) chance of rain and snow showers at night,
• Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain or snow showers and a bit warmer Tuesday, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Tuesday night,
• Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a (40%) chance of rain Wednesday, then a (30%) chance of rain Wednesday night and Thursday.
• snow level 5,500 ft. Monday, 5,000 ft. Monday night, 5,500 ft. Tuesday, 8,000 ft. Tuesday night, above 8,000 ft. Wednesday and Wednesday night, then 8,000 ft. Thursday.
• highs 44-53 lows 34-36.

 

 

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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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