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An Upper level High (Shaded “Arch” shape with blue arrows) to our Northwest is still sending cold air down to us from Canada. The days 1-3 graphic shows  surface low and frontal system that brought us some warmer air to replace That started the ice melting process. The graphic for days 3-7 shows another series frontal systems that will be headed our way next week. For mountain snow conditions at the local ski areas check out their websites or give them a call.

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Air Quality Index:

Eugene-Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 77 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.

Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 86 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.

Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 66 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.

Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)

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Home Wood Heating Advisory:

Eugene-Springfield: YELLOW – Caution is Advised.

Oakridge: YELLOW – Caution is Advised.

*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 WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM THIS EVENING FOR THE CENTRAL COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE AND THE UPPER HOOD RIVER VALLEY.
• A WINTER STORM WARNING IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM TUESDAY ABOVE 3,000 FT. FOR EASTERN CURRY COUNTY.
• A WINTER STORM WARNING IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM TUESDAY ABOVE 3,000 FT. FOR THE EASTERN DOUGLAS COUNTY FOOTHILLS, THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON CASCADES, THE SOUTHERN OREGON CASCADES, AND THE SISKIYOU MOUNTAINS.
• A WINTER STORM WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON UNTIL 7 AM TUESDAY FOR THE KLAMATH BASIN, NORTHERN AND EASTERN KLAMATH COUNTY, AND WESTERN, CENTRAL, AND EASTERN LAKE COUNTY.
• A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON FOR EASTERN CURRY COUNTY AND JOSEPHINE COUNTY.
• A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON UNTIL 7 AM TUESDAY FOR  THE KLAMATH BASIN, NORTHERN AND EASTERN KLAMATH COUNTY, AND WESTERN, CENTRAL, AND EASTERN LAKE COUNTY.
• A HIGH WIND WATCH IS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING FOR THE KLAMATH BASIN, NORTHERN AND EASTERN KLAMATH COUNTY, AND WESTERN, CENTRAL, AND EASTERN LAKE COUNTY.
• A FLOOD WATCH IS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON FOR THE CIURRY COUNTY COAST, EASTERN CURRY COUNTY, JOSEPHINE COUNTY.
  A Permanent Health Advisory remains 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.

 

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

• Mostly cloudy with showers and warmer today (0.25 in. of rain possible, small hail possible) and tonight (0.25 in. of rain possible, small hail possible),
• Mostly cloudy with AM showers likely (70%), rain Tuesday afternoon (0.25 in. of rain possible, small hail possible) and at night (0.25 in. of rain possible, small hail possible),
• Mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) and a bit cooler Wednesday, then cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers at night.
• highs 42-39 lows 36-29.
• A mix of clouds and sun with a slight (20%) chance of showers Thursday, just mostly cloudy Thursday night,
• A mix of clouds and sun clouds and sun Friday, becoming mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain at night,
• Then cloudy and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of rain Saturday and Sunday, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Saturday night.
• highs 39-45 lows 28-37. (seasonal averages high 46 low 34)

 

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Forecast for Roseburg:

• Patchy AM fog,  rain and snow showers and a bit cooler this afternoon (0.25 in. of rain possible, 2-4 in. of snow possible, snow level 2,500 ft.), evening rain and snow showers (snow showers possibly heavy at times), rain late tonight (0.50 in. of rain possible, snow level 2,500 ft. rising to 3,000 ft. late at night),
• Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain Tuesday (0.50 in. of rain possible, snow level 3,000 ft.), evening rain, rain and snow late Tuesday night (0.25 in. of rain possible, snow level 3,500 ft. falling to 2,500 ft. late at night),
• Mostly cloudy with AM rain and snow, rain and snow showers Wednesday afternoon, evening showers, then a good (50%) chance of rain and snow showers late Wednesday night.
• highs near 45 lows 37-40 cooling to 34 Wednesday night.
• Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain and snow showers and a bit cooler Thursday, just mostly cloudy Thursday night,
• Partly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow Friday, mostly cloudy with a (40%) of evening rain and snow, then mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain late Friday night through Sunday,
• highs 43-49 lows 32-38. (seasonal averages high 49 low 36)

 

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

• Mostly cloudy with coastal showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms while showers inland and  a bit cooler today (0.50 in. of rain possible, small hail possible) and this evening while inland evening showers and inland rain late tonight (0.50 in. of rain possible),
• Rain and a bit warmer Tuesday (0.50 in. of rain possible) through Wednesday AM, showers one  bit cooler in the afternoon, evening showers likely (70%), then rain and snow showers and colder Wednesday night.
• highs 48-52 cooling back to 48 Wednesday lows 42-37.
• Mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of AM rain and snow showers, a slight (20%) chance of showers  Thursday afternoon, just mostly cloudy Thursday night,
• Partly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain Friday, mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain Friday night and Saturday (a bit warmer), then rain likely (70%) Saturday night and Sunday.
• highs 50-53 lows 35-42. (seasonal averages high 51 low 40)

 

 

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Forecast for the Cascades in Lane County:

• Mostly cloudy with snow showers and a bit cooler today (2-5 in. of snow possible) and tonight (3-6 in. of snow possible),
• Showers Tuesday AM, rain or snow in the afternoon and at night,
• Mostly cloudy with snow and a bit cooler Wednesday, then cloudy with snow showers likely (70%) Wednesday night.
• snow level 2,500 ft. today through Tuesday, 4,000 ft. Tuesday night, 3,000 ft. Wednesday, then 2,500 ft. Wednesday night.
• highs 30-27 lows 26-15.
• A mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with a (40%) chance of snow showers Thursday, partly cloudy Thursday night,
• A mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer Friday, cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain and snow Friday night,
• Then mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow and a bit warmer Saturday, a (40%) chance of rain or snow at night,
• Then cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow Sunday.
• snow level at the surface Thursday, free air freezing level at the surface Thursday night and Friday, snow level 2,500 ft. Friday night, 4,500 ft. Saturday, then 5,000 ft. Saturday night and Sunday.
• highs 23-34 lows 14-23.

 

 

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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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