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An approaching Upper Level High Pressure Ridge (Shaded “Arch” shape with blue arrows) helps push a frontal system toward us as shown on the days 1-3 graphic. The graphic for days 3-7 shows more complex frontal systems heading our way. 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 19 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 62 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.

Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 55 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 HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST AND THE CURRY COUNTY COAST.
• AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM TONIGHT UNTIL 4 AM SUNDAY FOR CENTRAL DOUGLAS COUNTY, EASTERN CURRY COUNTY, JOSEPHINE COUNTY, JACKSON COUNTY, THE KLAMATH BASIN, NORTHERN AND EASTERN KLAMATH COUNTY, AND CENTRAL, EASTERN AND WESTERN LAKE 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:

• A mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer this afternoon, partly cloudy with patchy freezing fog late tonight and Friday AM, mostly sunny and a bit cooler in the afternoon, partly cloudy in the evening, mostly cloudy with patchy freezing fog late Friday night,
• Cloudy with patchy freezing fog Saturday AM, partly cloudy and a bit cooler  Saturday afternoon and evening, then mostly cloudy with patchy freezing fog late Saturday night.
• highs 50-47 lows 30-32.
• Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain Sunday, a slight (20%) chance  of showers Sunday night,
• Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer Monday, partly cloudy at night,
• A mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of rain Tuesday, mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain at night,
• Then cloudy and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance  of rain Wednesday.
• highs 48-46 warming to 48 Wednesday lows 35-32. (seasonal averages high 49 low 35)

 

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Forecast for Roseburg:

• Partly cloudy and a bit warmer this afternoon, partly cloudy with patchy freezing fog late tonight and Friday AM, sunny and a bit warmer Friday afternoon, then partly cloudy with patchy freezing fog late at night,
• Partly cloudy with patchy AM freezing fog, partly cloudy and a bit warmer Saturday afternoon, mostly clear in the evening, then patchy freezing fog late Saturday night.
• highs 49-54 lows 32-34.
• Mostly cloudy with patchy fog Sunday AM, partly cloudy and a bit cooler Sunday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Sunday night,
• Just mostly cloudy and cooler Monday, partly cloudy at night,
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and a bit cooler Tuesday, cloudy with a (40%) chance of  rain Tuesday night,
• Then cloudy and a bit warmer with rain likely (70%) Wednesday.
• highs 52-48 warming back to 52 Wednesday lows near 35. (seasonal averages high 51 low 37)

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

• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM showers, just mostly cloudy this afternoon, partly cloudy with patchy inland freezing fog late tonight and Friday AM, sunny and a bit warmer in the afternoon, partly cloudy Friday night with patchy inland freezing fog late at night,
• Patchy AM inland freezing fog, partly cloudy Saturday afternoon, then partly cloudy with patchy inland freezing fog late at night.
• highs 55-55 lows near 40.
• Mostly cloudy with patchy fog and a slight (20%) chance of AM rain, mostly cloudy and a bit warmer Sunday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Sunday night,
• Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer Monday, partly cloudy at night,
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and a bit cooler Tuesday, cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain at night,
• Then mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain likely (70%) Wednesday.
• highs 55-53 warming back to 55 Wednesday lows 40-42 . (seasonal averages high 52 low 40)

 

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Forecast for the Cascades in Lane County:

• A mix of clouds and sun with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow showers this afternoon (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), partly cloudy and cold tonight and Friday AM, mostly sunny and a bit warmer in the afternoon, then partly cloudy Friday night through Saturday night.
• snow level 2,500 ft. today, free air freezing level 5,000 ft. tonight, 4,500 ft. rising to 6,000 ft. Friday, 7,000 ft. Friday night, 7,500 ft. Saturday, then 9,000 ft. Saturday night.
• highs 33-40 lows 19-26.
• Partly cloudy Sunday, mostly cloudy at night,
• A mix of clouds and sun Monday, partly cloudy Monday night,
• Mostly cloudy Tuesday, then cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow Tuesday night and Wednesday.
• free air freezing level 9,000 ft. Sunday, 7,500 ft. Sunday night and Monday, 8,000 ft. Monday night, 7,000 ft. Tuesday, then snow level 5,500 ft. Tuesday night and Wednesday.
• highs 45-37 lows 20-26.

 

 

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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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