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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 4 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 13 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 10 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 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 becoming likely (70%) this afternoon (0.10 in. of rain possible), partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening showers, colder with patchy fog late tonight,
• Patchy AM fog, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer Thursday with a slight (20%) chance of afternoon rain, becoming mostly cloudy with rain at night (0.25 in. of rain possible) and Friday AM, showers in the afternoon, then showers likely (70%) at night.
• highs 55-59 cooling back to 55 Friday lows 38-46 cooling to 44 Friday night.
• Mostly cloudy with showers and a bit cooler Saturday, a slight (20%) chance of showers and a bit cooler Saturday night,
• Mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of AM rain, rain and a bit cooler Sunday afternoon, cloudy with showers likely (70%) at night,
• Cloudy and a bit warmer with a (40%) chance of showers Monday, a slight (20%) chance of showers at night,
• Then a mix of clouds and sun 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 (121)

Last Counted: 3/22/17

Data Courtesy of Oregon Allergy Associates.

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Forecast for Roseburg:

• Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers and a bit warmer this afternoon (0.10 in. of rain possible, snow level 3,000 ft.), a (20%) chance of evening showers, just partly cloudy late tonight,
• 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.
• highs 55-58 lows 39-45 cooling to 43 Friday night.
• 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, then a slight (20%) chance of showers Monday night and Tuesday.
• highs near 56 lows 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 (40%) chance of showers and a bit cooler this afternoon (0.10 in. of rain possible), just partly tonight,
• Mostly cloudy with afternoon coastal rain likely (70%) while a (30%) chance of inland 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.
• highs 53-56 lows 40-48 cooling to 46.
• Cloudy with increasing showers and a bit cooler Saturday, mostly cloudy with isolated showers Saturday night,
• Rain Sunday, showers at night,
• Cloudy and a bit warmer with a (40%) chance of showers Monday, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Monday night,
• Then cloudy and a bit cooler with a (40%) chance of showers Tuesday.
• highs near 55 lows 45-48. (seasonal averages high 54 low 42)

 

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Forecast for the Cascades in Lane County:

• Mostly cloudy with rain and snow showers and a bit cooler this afternoon (0.25 in. of rain possible, 2 in. of snow possible), a good (50%) chance of evening rain and snow showers, clearing to just partly cloudy and colder late tonight,
• Mostly sunny Thursday AM, partly cloudy and a bit warmer in the afternoon, becoming mostly cloudy with rain and snow Thursday night and Friday AM, rain and snow showers in the afternoon and Friday night.
• snow level 4,500 ft. today, 3,500 ft. tonight, free air freezing level at the surface rising to 5,500 ft. Thursday afternoon, then snow level 6,000 ft. Thursday night, 5,500 ft. Friday, then 5,000 ft. Friday night.
• highs 43-48 cooling back to 43 Friday lows 23-33 cooling to 30 Friday night.
• 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 a good (50%) chance of AM rain and snow, rain and snow and a bit cooler Sunday afternoon, rain and snow showers likely (70%) Sunday night,
• Cloudy and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow showers Monday, a (40%) chance of rain and snow showers at night,
• Then mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow showers Tuesday.
• snow level 4,500 ft. Saturday and Saturday night, 5,000 ft. Sunday and Sunday night, 4,000 ft. Monday,  4,500 ft. Monday night, then 4,000 ft. Tuesday.
• highs 42-38 lows near 28.