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An Upper Level Low Pressure Trough (Shaded “U” shape with blue arrows) has taken control as Upper Level High Pressure (Shaded “U” shape with blue arrows) weakens. The graphics for days days 1-3 show the next frontal system moving into Oregon today. The graphics for days 3-7 show no complex frontal systems approaching the Pacific Northwest between Christmas Day and next Friday.
NOTE: Hoodoo Ski reports they are opening today.
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Air Quality Index:
Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 58 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 85 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 12 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)
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Home Wood Heating Advisory:
(Posted Daily)
Eugene-Springfield: YELLOW – Caution Is Advised.
Oakridge: YELLOW – Caution Is Advised.
*Note: Pellet stoves may be used anytime if they produce no visible emissions.
Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency
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Advisories:
- A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM SATURDAY FOR THE NORTHERN OREGON CASCADE FOOTHILLS.
- A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM SATURDAY FOR THE LOWER COLUMBIA BASIN OF OREGON, THE FOOTHILLS OF THE NORTHERN BLUE MOUNTAINS OF OREGON, THE FOOTHILLS OF THE SOUTHERN BLUE MOUNTAINS OF OREGON, AND NORTH CENTRAL OREGON,
- A PERMANENT HEALTH ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE SOUTH UMPQUA RIVER 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 areas of drizzle or light freezing drizzle this AM, a (30%) chance of rain and a bit warmer this afternoon (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), a good (50%) chance of rain or freezing rain late tonight (under 0.10 in.of rain possible),
- Mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of AM rain or freezing rain, partly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain Saturday afternoon, partly cloudy in the evening, patchy freezing fog late Saturday night,
- Cloudy with a (40%) chance of AM rain and freezing rain, a bit cooler with rain likely (70%) in the afternoon and evening, a (40%) chance of rain Sunday night.
- highs 38-40 cooling back to 38 Sunday lows 32-29.
- Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of AM freezing rain, a bit warmer with a (40%) of rain Monday afternoon (Christmas Day) and Monday night,
- Mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain and a bit warmer Tuesday, a good (50%) chance of rain at night,
- Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain Wednesday and Wednesday night,
- Then a mix of clouds and sun with a (30%) chance of rain Thursday.
- highs near 42 lows 32-29. (seasonal averages high 45 low 33)
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Forecast for Roseburg:
- Areas of patchy fog and freezing fog this AM, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and a bit cooler this afternoon and evening, a slight (20%) chance of rain late tonight,
- Mostly cloudy with patchy fog and and a slight (20%) chance of rain in the AM, mostly cloudy a bit warmer Saturday afternoon, a slight (20%) chance of rain with patchy freezing fog late at night (under 0.10 in.of rain possible),
- Cloudy with AM rain likely (70%), a good (50%) chance of rain Sunday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of showers Sunday night.
- highs 40-44 lows 35-38 cooling to 36 Sunday night.
- Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a (30%) chance of rain and snow Monday (Christmas Day) and Monday night,
- Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a (40%) chance of rain Tuesday and Tuesday night,
- A slight (20%) chance of AM rain and snow showers, a slight (20%) chance of showers and a bit cooler Wednesday afternoon and Wednesday night,
- Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain and snow showers, then a slight (20%) chance of showers Thursday afternoon.
- highs 48-45 lows 33-30. (seasonal averages high 47 low 36)
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Forecast for The South Oregon Coast Including Coos Bay and North Bend:
- Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of coastal rain this afternoon, a slight (20%) chance of rain tonight (under 0.10 in.of rain possible),
- Patchy fog and a slight (20%) chance of rain Saturday AM, mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of showers in the afternoon, a slight (20%) chance of evening coastal showers and a (40%) chance of coastal rain at night while a slight (20%) chance of inland rain Saturday night (under 0.10 in.of rain possible),
- Cloudy with AM rain likely (70%), a good (50%) chance of rain Sunday afternoon, a (40%) chance of showers Sunday night.
- highs 48-52 cooling to 50 Sunday lows 37-40 cooling to 38 Sunday night.
- Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance rain and a bit warmer Monday (Christmas Day) through Tuesday night,
- Then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Wednesday through Thursday.
- highs 52-50 lows 37-35. (seasonal averages high 51 low 40)
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Forecast for the Cascades in Lane County:
- Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM snow, and a bit cooler with a (30%) chance of snow to his afternoon, an good (50%) chance of snow tonight,
- A mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of snow Saturday AM, a slight (20%) chance of afternoon snow, partly cloudy in the evening, mostly cloudy at night,
- Cloudy with rain or snow likely (70%) and a bit warmer Sunday afternoon, evening rain and snow likely (70%), then a good (50%) chance of rain or snow late Sunday night.
- snow level at the surface today, 2,500 ft. tonight, at the surface Saturday afternoon, free air freezing level at the surface Saturday evening, snow level 4,000 ft. Sunday, then 4,500 ft. Sunday night.
- highs 33-28 warming to 32 Sunday lows 22-25.
- Mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of snow and freezing rain Monday AM (Christmas Day), a bit warmer with a (40%) chance of rain and snow Monday afternoon through Tuesday, a good (50%) chance of rain and snow Tuesday night,
- A good (50%) chance of rain and snow Wednesday, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow Wednesday night,
- Then a mix of clouds and sun with a slight (20%) chance of snow Thursday.
- snow level 3,000 ft. Monday, 4,000 ft. Monday night, 4,500 ft. Tuesday, 5,000 ft. Tuesday night, 3,500 ft. Wednesday and Wednesday night, then 2,500 ft. Thursday.
- highs 35-32 lows 25-22.
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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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