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An Upper Level Low Pressure Trough (Shaded “U” shape with blue arrows) has taken control of our weather once again. The graphic for days 1-3 shows the cold front moving through Oregon. The graphic for days 3-7 shows the next complex frontal systems that will be moving into Oregon Friday and Monday. 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 5 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 7 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 1 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 TONIGHT FOR CENTRAL AND EASTERN LAKE COUNTY.
• A FLOOD WARNING IS IN EFFECT FOR THE COLUMBIA RIVER AT VANCOUVER AFFECTING MULTNOMAH 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 likely (70%) with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms this evening, a good (50%) chance of showers tonight (0.25 in. of rain possible, more in storms, evening small hail possible),
• Cloudy and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of showers Wednesday (0.10 in. of rain possible), partly cloudy and colder with patchy fog late Wednesday night,
• Patchy AM fog, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer Thursday afternoon, becoming mostly cloudy rain at night (0.25 in. of rain possible) and Friday, then showers at night.
• lows 45-38 warming to 46 Thursday night cooling to 44 Friday night highs 55-59
• Mostly cloudy with showers and a bit cooler Saturday, a (40%) chance of showers and a bit cooler Saturday night,
• Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit cooler Sunday, cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers at night,
• Cloudy and a bit warmer with a (40%) chance of showers Monday, a slight (20%) chance of showers at night,
• Then cloudy with a (40%) chance of showers and a bit warmer Tuesday.
• highs 55-52 warming to 56 Tuesday lows near 42. (seasonal averages high 57 low 38)

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Eugene-Springfield Pollen Count:

Grass………. Low (0)

Trees………. Moderate (160)

Last Counted: 3/21/17

Data Courtesy of Oregon Allergy Associates.

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Forecast for Roseburg:

• Cloudy with showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms and gusty winds this evening, showers likely (70%) late tonight (0.25 in. of rain possible, more in storms),
• Mostly cloudy with AM showers likely (70%), a good (50%) chance of showers and a bit warmer Wednesday afternoon (0.10 in. of rain possible, snow level 3,000 ft. falling to 2,500 ft.), a (20%) chance of evening showers, just partly cloudy late Wednesday night,
• Patchy AM fog, mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain Thursday afternoon (under 0.10 in. of rain possible, snow level 3,000 ft.), rain at night (0.25 in. of rain possible) and Friday (a bit cooler), then increasing showers Friday night.
• lows 45-40 warming back to 45 Thursday night highs 58-62 cooling to 57 Friday.
• Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with showers Saturday, a slight (20%) chance of showers Saturday night,
• Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit cooler Sunday, showers at night,
• Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a (30%) chance of showers Monday, a slight (20%) chance of showers Monday night,
• Then mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a (40%) chance of showers Tuesday.
• highs near 56 lows 42-44. (seasonal averages high 59 low 40)

 

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

• Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of evening showers and thunderstorms, coastal showers tonight while inland showers likely (70%) late tonight (0.25 in. of rain possible),
• Mostly cloudy with showers likely (70%) Wednesday AM, a (40%) chance of showers and a bit cooler in the afternoon (0.10 in. of rain possible), just partly at night,
• Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain Thursday afternoon (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), rain at night (0.50 in. of rain possible) and Friday, then showers increasing and a bit cooler Friday night.
• lows 47-40 warming to 48 Thursday night cooling to 46 highs near 55.
• Cloudy with showers and a bit cooler Saturday, mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of showers Saturday night,
• Rain Sunday, showers likely (70%) at night,
• Cloudy and a bit warmer with a (40%) chance of showers Monday, mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of showers Monday night,
• Then cloudy and a bit cooler with a (40%) chance of showers Tuesday.
• highs near 54 lows 43-49 cooling to 47 Monday night. (seasonal averages high 54 low 42)

 

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Forecast for the Cascades in Lane County:

• Mostly cloudy with evening showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms, showers late tonight (0.25 in. of rain possible, more in storms, 2 in. of snow possible, evening gusty winds & small hail possible),
• Mostly cloudy with AM rain and snow showers likely (70%), a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow showers Wednesday (0.25 in. of rain possible, 2 in. of snow possible), partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening rain and snow showers, just partly cloudy and colder Wednesday night,
• Mostly sunny Thursday AM, partly cloudy and a bit warmer in the afternoon, becoming mostly cloudy with rain and snow Thursday night and Friday (a bit cooler), then rain and snow showers Friday night.
• snow level 5,500 ft. late tonight, 4,500 ft. Wednesday, 3,500 ft. Wednesday night, free air freezing level 3,500 ft. rising to 5,000 ft. Thursday afternoon, then snow level 5,000 ft. Thursday night through Friday night.
• lows 32-23 warming to 33 Thursday night cooling to 30 Friday night highs 43-48 cooling to 45 Friday.
• Mostly cloudy with rain and snow showers and a bit cooler Saturday, cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain and snow showers Saturday night,
• Mostly cloudy with rain and snow likely (70%) and a bit cooler Sunday, rain and snow showers likely (70%) Sunday night,
• Then mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a (40%) chance of rain and snow showers Monday and at night,
• Then cloudy and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow showers Tuesday.
• snow level 4,500 ft. Saturday and Saturday night, 4,000 ft. Sunday, then 4,500 ft. Sunday night, 4,000 ft. Monday, then 4,500 ft. Monday night and Tuesday.
• highs 42-38 lows near 28.