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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 front that moved through Oregon and the next one that will push in Friday. The graphic for days 3-7 shows the next complex frontal systems that will be moving into Oregon Sunday into Monday and Wednesday through Thursday. 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 13 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 3 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 WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM TONIGHT UNTIL 11 AM FRIDAY FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON CASCADES, NORTHERN AND EASTERN KLAMATH COUNTY,  AND WESTERN LAKE COUNTY.
•  A WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM UNTIL 5 PM FRIDAY FOR EASTERN AND CENTRAL 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:

• A mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer today with a (30%) chance of rain this afternoon (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), becoming mostly cloudy with rain tonight (0.25 in. of rain possible) and Friday AM, showers with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms and a bit cooler in the afternoon (0.25 in. of rain possible), showers likely (70%) late at night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Mostly cloudy with AM showers likely (70%), a good (50%) chance of showers Saturday afternoon, a slight (20%) chance of showers in the evening, then just mostly cloudy and a bit cooler late Saturday night.
• highs 58-55 lows 46-42.
• Cloudy with rain and a bit cooler Sunday afternoon, evening rain likely (70%), showers likely (70%) late at night,
• Cloudy and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of showers Monday, mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of showers at night,
• Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers Tuesday, a (30%) chance of showers Tuesday night,
• Then mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of rain Wednesday.
• highs 52-55 lows 44-40. (seasonal averages high 57 low 38)

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Eugene-Springfield Pollen Count:

Grass………. Low (0)

Trees………. Moderate (78)

Last Counted: 3/23/17

Data Courtesy of Oregon Allergy Associates.

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Forecast for Roseburg:

• Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a (30%) chance of rain this afternoon (under 0.10 in. of rain possible, snow level 3,500 ft.), rain at night (0.25 in. of rain possible) and Friday (0.50 in. of rain possible and a bit cooler), cloudy with scattered showers likely (70%) Friday night (0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with AM showers, scattered showers Saturday afternoon (snow level 3,500 ft.), isolated evening showers, then just mostly cloudy Saturday night.
• highs 59-55 lows 45-40.
• Mostly cloudy with AM rain likely (70%), rain and a bit warmer Sunday afternoon and at night,
• Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with showers likely (70%) Monday, a (40%) chance of showers Monday night and Tuesday (a bit warmer), a slight (20%) chance of showers Tuesday night,
• Then mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a (40%) chance of rain Wednesday.
• highs 56-59 lows 44-42. (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 and a bit warmer with afternoon coastal rain while a (30%) chance of inland rain and warmer this afternoon (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), rain tonight (0.50 in. of rain possible) and breezy (Wind: S 15-25 mph at the shore while S 10-15 mph inland),
• Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit warmer Friday (0.50 in. of rain possible), increasing coastal showers while scattered showers inland Friday night (0.25 in. of rain possible),
• Mostly cloudy with increasing AM showers scattered showers and a bit cooler Saturday afternoon, then a slight (20%) chance of isolated evening showers, just mostly cloudy late  Saturday night.
• highs near 54 lows 48-45.
• Mostly cloudy with AM rain likely (70%), rain Sunday afternoon and rain at night,
• Cloudy and a bit cooler with showers likely (70%) Monday, mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of showers Monday night through Tuesday night,
• Then mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a (40%) chance of rain Wednesday.
• highs 54-56 lows 48-45. (seasonal averages high 54 low 42)

 

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Forecast for the Cascades in Lane County:

• Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow late this afternoon, rain and snow tonight (0.50 in. of rain possible, 2-5 in. of snow possible),
• Cloudy with rain and snow Friday AM, rain and snow showers and a bit cooler in the afternoon (0.50 in. of rain possible, 2-4 in. of snow possible), rain and snow showers at night,
• Mostly cloudy with rain and snow showers Saturday, a slight (20%) chance of evening rain and snow showers, then just mostly cloudy late Saturday night.
• snow level 4,000 ft. this afternoon, 5,000 ft. tonight and Friday, 4,500 ft. Friday night, then 4,000 ft. Saturday and Saturday night.
• highs 46-40 lows 33-29.
• Mostly cloudy with rain and snow likely (70%) and a bit cooler Sunday, rain and snow showers likely (70%) Sunday night,
• Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain and snow showers likely (70%) Monday, a good (50%) chance of rain and snow at night,
• A bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow Tuesday, a (30%) chance of rain and snow Tuesday night,
• Then mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and a bit warmer Wednesday.
• snow level 4,000 ft. Sunday, 5,000 ft. Sunday night, 4,000 ft. Monday through Tuesday, 5,000 ft. Tuesday night, then 6,000 ft. Wednesday.
• highs 42-38 lows 29-27.

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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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