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An Upper Level Low Pressure Trough (Shaded “U” shape with blue arrows) will send us even more storms. The graphic for days 1-3 shows the frontal system moving through the Pacific Northwest and the next one pushing through on Friday. The graphic for days 3-7 shows the next complex frontal systems that will be moving into Oregon next Sunday and Wednesday. 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 18 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 17 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 6 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 HIGH WIND WATCH IS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON FOR THE NORTH OREGON COAST, THE CENTRAL COAST RANGE OF NORTHWEST OREGON.
• A HIGH WIND WATCH IS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON FOR THE CENTRAL OREGON COAST.
• A HIGH WIND WATCH IS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING FOR THE COAST RANGE OF NORTHWEST OREGON
• A HIGH WIND WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM TONIGHT UNTIL 11 AM FRIDAY FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST AND THE CURRY COUNTY COAST.
• A HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM UNTIL 11 PM FRIDAY FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST AND THE CURRY COUNTY COAST.
• A WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TODAY UNTIL 11 AM FRIDAY FOR JACKSON COUNTY.
• A HIGH WIND WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM UNTIL 5 PM FRIDAY FOR THE KLAMATH BASIN.
• A WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM FRIDAY FOR NORTHERN AND EASTERN KLAMATH COUNTY, AND CENTRAL, EASTERN AND WESTERN LAKE COUNTY.
• A HIGH WIND WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM UNTIL 5 PM FRIDAY FOR 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:

• Mostly cloudy with possible sun breaks and a good (50%) chance of showers and a bit cooler this afternoon (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), rain tonight (0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Mostly cloudy with AM rain, showers with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms and a bit cooler with rain Friday afternoon (0.10 in. of rain possible, more in storms) and windy (Wind: S 20-30 mph gusts to 40 mph in the afternoon), showers (0.10 in. of rain possible) and breezy (Wind: SW 15-25 mph decreasing and shifting S 5-10 mph late) at night,
• Mostly cloudy with AM showers, showers and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms Saturday afternoon, evening showers likely (70%), then a good (50%) chance of showers Saturday night.
• highs 62-52 lows 46-36.
• Cloudy with a (30%) chance of AM showers, a (30%) chance of afternoon rain Sunday, rain at night,
• Mostly cloudy with showers likely (70%) Monday, a (40%) chance of showers Monday night,
• Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a (30%) chance of showers Tuesday, a (40%) chance of showers at night,
• Then mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) Wednesday.
• highs 55-58 lows 39-37 warming to 43 Tuesday night. (seasonal averages high 59 low 39)

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Eugene-Springfield Pollen Count:

Grass………. Low (0)

Trees………. High (160)

Last Counted: 4/4/17

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 cooler this afternoon (0.10 in. of rain possible) rain tonight (0.10 in. of rain possible),
• AM rain, showers and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon (0.25 in. of rain possible) and breezy (Wind: S 10-20 mph increasing to SW 20-25 mph gusts to 40 mph in the afternoon), showers Friday night (0.25 in. of rain possible, snow level 3,500 ft. late at night),
• Mostly cloudy with AM rain and snow showers, showers, snow showers and with a slight (20-%) chance of thunderstorms and a bit cooler Saturday afternoon, then cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow showers Saturday night.
• highs 65-52 lows 47-37.
• Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow showers and a bit warmer Sunday, rain Sunday night,
• Showers likely (70%) and a bit warmer Monday, a (30%) chance of showers at night,
• Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of showers Tuesday, a (40%) chance of showers Tuesday night,
• Then cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers Wednesday.
• highs 55-62 lows 42-40 warming to 45 Tuesday night. (seasonal averages high 60 low 41)

 

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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 showers this afternoon (0.25 in. of rain possible), rain tonight (0.50 in. of rain possible) and breezy (Wind: Nw 5-10 mph shifting SE 10-15 mph this evening and S 15-25 mph late tonight at the shore while W 5-10 mph inland shifting S 10-20 mph late at night),
• Rain Friday AM, coastal showers with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms and a bit cooler in the afternoon (0.50 in. of rain possible, more in storms) and windy (Wind: S 30-45 mph decreasing to S 25-35 mph late afternoon at the shore while S 15-25 mph inland shifting SW 20-30 mph inland in the afternoon – gusts to 65 mph decreasing to 50 mph in the afternoon), showers at night (0.25 in. of rain possible) and breezy (Wind: SW 25-35 mph at the shore decreasing to SW 10-15 mph in the afternoon while SW 15-20 mph decreasing to SW 5-10 inland late at night).
• Mostly cloudy with coastal showers Saturday while inland AM rain and snow showers, shower snow showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms and a bit cooler Saturday afternoon (snow level 1,500 ft.), then a good (50%) chance of showers Saturday night.
• highs 62-52 lows 49-42.
• Cloudy and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of rain Sunday, rain at night,
• A good (50%) chance of showers Monday, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Monday night and Tuesday (a bit warmer), then cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers Tuesday night ,
• Then showers likely (70%) and breezy Wednesday.
• highs 55-58 lows 43-47. (seasonal averages high 54 low 42)

 

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Forecast for the Cascades in Lane County:

• Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow showers and a bit cooler this afternoon (0.10 in. of rain possible, 1 in. of snow possible), evening rain, rain and  snow (0.25 in. overran possible, 1 in. of snow possible) late tonight and breezy (Wind: SE 15-25 mph gusts to 50 mph late at night),
• Mostly cloudy with AM rain and snow, rain and snow showers and a bit cooler and breezy (Wind: S 20-30 mph gusts to 50 mph decreasing to 40 mph in the afternoon) Friday afternoon, rain and snow showers and colder Friday night (0.25 in. of rain possible),
• Mostly cloudy with snow showers and a bit cooler Saturday and at night.
• snow level 5,000 ft. today, 6,000 ft. tonight, 4,000 ft. Friday, 3,000 ft. Friday night, then 2,500 ft. Saturday and Saturday night.
• highs 46-33 lows 32-18.
• Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of AM snow showers, a bit warmer with a (40%) chance of snow Sunday afternoon, rain and snow Sunday night,
• Mostly cloudy with rain and snow showers likely (70%) Monday, a good (50%) chance of rain and snow showers at night,
• A bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow showers Tuesday, mostly cloudy with (30%) chance of rain and snow showers Tuesday night,
• Then mostly cloudy with rain and snow likely (70%) Wednesday.
• snow level  2,500 ft. Sunday, 4,000 ft. Sunday night, 3,000 ft. Monday, 3,500 ft. Monday night, 4,500 ft. Tuesday, 5,500 ft. Tuesday night, then 5,000 ft. Wednesday.
• highs 35-40 lows near 24-30.

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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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