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The graphics for days 1-3 show the warm front that moved through Oregon today. An Upper Level Low Pressure Trough will persist through the weekend to keep the precipitation chance with us. The graphics for days 3-7 show the next frontal system that will move through the Pacific Northwest Saturday.

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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 10 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 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 sun breaks and a slight (20%) chance of showers and a bit cooler this afternoon, partly cloudy this evening, partly cloudy tonight,
• A mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer Friday, partly cloudy Friday night,
• A mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler Saturday, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers in the evening, then mostly cloudy late Saturday night.
• highs 69-72 cooling back to 69 Saturday night lows near 48.
• A mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler Sunday, partly cloudy Sunday night,
• Partly cloudy and a bit warmer Monday and at night,
• Then mostly sunny and a bit warmer Tuesday and Wednesday, clear Tuesday night.
• highs 67-80 lows 40-47. (seasonal averages high 70 low 46)

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Eugene-Springfield Pollen Count:

Grass………. High (20)

Trees………. Moderate (19)

Last Counted: 5/31/17

Data Courtesy of Oregon Allergy Associates.

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Forecast for Roseburg:

• Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of showers this afternoon (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), a slight (20%) chance of evening showers, just partly cloudy late tonight,
• Mostly cloudy Friday AM, partly cloudy and a bit warmer Friday afternoon, mostly clear at night,
• Mostly sunny in the AM, partly cloudy and a bit cooler Saturday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers late Saturday night.
• highs 74-78 cooling to 72 Saturday lows 52-50.
• Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of showers Sunday, just partly cloudy Sunday night and Monday (a bit warmer), mostly clear at night,
• Then mostly sunny and a bit warmer Tuesday and Wednesday, mostly clear Tuesday night.
• highs 69-82 lows 47-52. (seasonal averages high 73 low 50)

 

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

• Mostly cloudy this afternoon, mostly cloudy tonight and Friday AM with a slight (20%) chance of AM coastal showers, just partly cloudy and a bit warmer Friday afternoon,  partly cloudy Friday night,
• Mostly cloudy Saturday AM, partly cloudy and a bit cooler Saturday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers late at night.
• highs 62-60 lows 50-52 cooling back to 50 Saturday night.
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Sunday afternoon, partly cloudy at night and Monday, mostly clear Monday night,
• Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Tuesday and Wednesday, mostly clear Tuesday night,
• Then mostly sunny and a bit warmer Wednesday.
• highs 58-62 lows 47-52. (seasonal averages high 60 low 49)

 

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Forecast for the Cascades in Lane County:

• Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of showers this afternoon (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), partly cloudy and colder tonight with a slight (20%) chance of evening showers,
• Partly cloudy in the AM, mostly sunny and a bit warmer Friday afternoon, mostly clear at night,
• Partly cloudy and a bit cooler Saturday, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers late Saturday night.
• snow level 8,000 ft. rising to above 8,000 ft. this afternoon, 8,000 ft. late tonight, free air freezing level 12,000 ft. rising to 13,000 ft. Friday afternoon, 13,000 ft. Friday night and Saturday, then snow level above 8,000 ft. Saturday night.
• highs 58-65 cooling to 62 Saturday lows 38-42 cooling to 40 Saturday night.
• Partly cloudy and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of showers Sunday and in the evening, just partly cloudy late at night,
• Mostly sunny in the AM, partly cloudy and a bit warmer Monday afternoon and evening, mostly clear Monday night,
• Mostly sunny and warmer Tuesday, mostly clear at night,
• Then mostly sunny and a bit warmer Wednesday.
• snow level above 8,000 ft. falling to 7,500 ft. Sunday afternoon and evening, free air freezing level 7,500 ft. late Sunday night, 7,500 ft. rising to 11,000 ft. Monday afternoon, 11,000 ft. rising to 12,000 ft. Monday night, 12,000 ft rising to 14,000 ft. Tuesday afternoon, then 14,000 ft. rising to 15,000 ft,Tuesday night, then 15,000 ft. falling to 14,000 ft. Wednesday afternoon.
• highs 53-68 lows 32-40.

 

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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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