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An Upper Level Low Pressure Trough (Shaded “U” shape with blue arrows) is continuing to bring the wet weather. The graphics for days 1-3 show the next frontal system moving into the Pacific Northwest Saturday. The graphics for days 3-7 show the complex frontal systems that will push into Oregon Sunday and Monday.
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Air Quality Index:
Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 5 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 14 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 5 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: 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 UNTIL 1 AM FRIDAY FOR THE NORTHERN OREGON CASCADES AND THE CASCADES IN LANE COUNTY.
- A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM UNTIL 10 PM THURSDAY FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON CASCADES, THE SOUTHERN OREGON CASCADES, THE SISKIYOU MOUNTAINS, THE KLAMATH BASIN, AND NORTHERN AND EASTERN KLAMATH COUNTY.
- A WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM TODAY FOR CENTRAL AND EASTERN LAKE COUNTY.
- A WINTER STORM WARNING IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM TONIGHT ABOVE 2,500 FT. FOR EASTERN CURRY COUNTY, AND JOSEPHINE COUNTY.
- A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM TONIGHT ABOVE 1,500 FT. FOR EASTERN CURRY COUNTY, AND JOSEPHINE COUNTY.
- A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM TODAY ABOVE 2,500 FT. FOR CENTRAL DOUGLAS COUNTY.
- A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM TONIGHT ABOVE 2,000 FT. FOR THE EASTERN DOUGLAS COUNTY FOOTHILLS AND JACKSON COUNTRY.
- 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 and a bit cooler with showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms with small hail possible this afternoon and evening (0.25 in. of rain possible, more in storms), showers late tonight (0.25 in. of rain possible),
- Mostly cloudy with showers Friday (0.25 in. of rain possible), then rain and a bit warmer Friday night (0.25 in. of rain possible) through Saturday night.
- highs 45-52 lows 36-46.
- Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain likely (70%) Sunday through Monday (a bit cooler), showers likely (70%) Monday night,
- Cloudy and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of showers Tuesday, mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of showers at night,
- Then partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow showers and a bit cooler Wednesday.
- highs 56-47 lows 43-35. (seasonal averages high 48 low 35)
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Forecast for Roseburg:
- Mostly cloudy with snow showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms and a bit cooler this afternoon (0.25 in. of rain possible, 2-3 in. of snow possible, snow level 1,500 ft. rising to 2,500 ft. this afternoon), evening rain and snow showers, a good (50%) chance of rain and snow showers late tonight (0.10 in. of rain possible, snow level 2,500 ft. falling to 2,000 ft. late at night),
- Cloudy with AM rain and snow showers likely (70%), a good (50%) chance of rain and snow showers and a bit warmer Friday afternoon (0.25 in. of rain possible), rain Friday night (0.10 in. of rain possible, snow level 2,500 ft. rising to 3,000 ft. late at night),
- Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit warmer Saturday, cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Saturday night.
- highs 44-52 lows 36-43.
- Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer Sunday and Sunday night,
- Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Monday, rain likely (70%) at night,
- Cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers and a bit cooler Tuesday, a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow showers at night,
- Then partly cloudy and a bit cooler Wednesday.
- highs 55-49 lows 44-34. (seasonal averages high 51 low 37)
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Forecast for The South Oregon Coast Including Coos Bay and North Bend:
- Mostly cloudy and cooler with rain and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms this afternoon (0.25 in. of rain possible, more in storms) and windy (Winds: SW 20-30 mph decreasing to SW 10-15 mph late this afternoon), evening showers, coastal showers likely (70%) tonight while inland rain and snow showers likely (70%) late tonight (0.25 in. of rain possible, snow level 2,000 ft. late tonight),
- Mostly cloudy with coastal showers likely (70%) while inland AM showers likely (70%) and a good (50%) chance of showers in the afternoon and a bit warmer Friday (0.25 in. of rain possible, AM snow level 2,000 ft.) evening rain likely (70%), rain (0.25 in. of rain possible) late Friday night and windy (Wind: S 10-15 mph increasing to S 25-35 mph late at night at the shore while S 10-20 mph inland)
- Rain and windy (Wind: S 25-25 mph decreasing to S 15-25 mph in the afternoon while S 15-20 mph with AM gusts to 45 mph) and a bit warmer Saturday, then cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain Saturday night.
- highs 47-56 lows 40-49.
- Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer Sunday and at night,
- Cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and a bit cooler Monday, mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) Monday night,
- Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a (40%) chance of showers Tuesday, just mostly cloudy at night,
- Then partly cloudy Wednesday.
- highs 59-52 lows 49-38. (seasonal averages high 52 low 40)
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Forecast for the Cascades in Lane County:
- Mostly cloudy with snow showers and a bit cooler this afternoon (1-4 in. of snow possible) and breezy (Wind: SW 15-25 mph decreasing to SW 10-15 mph this afternoon), snow showers and cold tonight (2-5 in. of snow possible),
- Mostly cloudy with snow showers Friday (1-3 in. of snow possible), evening snow, rain and snow late Friday night (3-7 in. of snow possible),
- AM rain and snow, rain and a bit warmer Saturday afternoon (1-4 in. of snow possible), then rain at night.
- snow level 2,500 ft. this afternoon and tonight, at the surface Friday, 2,500 ft. Friday night, 4,500 ft. rising to 6,000 ft. Saturday, then 7,000 ft. Saturday night.
- highs 29-37 lows 22-33.
- A mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain Sunday, just mostly cloudy Sunday night,
- Cloudy and a bit warmer Monday with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow, rain and snow showers likely (70%) at night,
- Cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow showers and cooler Tuesday, mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of snow showers Tuesday night,
- Then a mix of clouds and sun with a (40%) chance of snow showers and a bit warmer Wednesday.
- snow level 6,000 ft. Sunday and Sunday night, 5,500 ft. Monday, 5,000 ft. Monday night, 3,000 ft. Tuesday, then at the surface Tuesday night and Wednesday.
- highs 40-42 cooling to 32 Tuesday and Wednesday lows 32-22.
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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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