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Another Upper Level Low Pressure Trough (Shaded “U” shape with arrows) is slowly moving eastward. Short-lived Upper High Pressure Ridge (Shaded “Arch” shape with arrows) will dry us and warm us up a bit until the next Upper Level Low Pressure Trough moves in. The graphics for days 1-3 show the lull in disturbances early this week. The graphics for days 3-7 show what looks to be a strong storm system headed toward the Pacific Northwest late Wednesday through Thursday, then the next frontal system will be approaching the Pacific Northwest Coast by a week from today.
Note: It looks like Willamette Pass Ski is closed for the season due to a lack of snow, but Hoodoo is open Wednesday through Saturday from 9 AM- 9 PM. Mt. Ashland is open and report all lifts are operating. They will also be open 9 AM until 4 pm March 24th through April 1st for Spring break. Check their websites for details on days of operation and ski conditions.
Note: Daylight Saving Time begins at 2 AM Sunday March 11th so remember to “Spring Forward!” at bedtime Saturday night by turning your clocks ahead one hour. The authorities also suggest that you check the batteries in your smoke alarms, CO2 detectors, and Radon detectors and replace them if necessary.
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Air Quality Index:
Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 50 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 40 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 14 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 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:
- Partly cloudy to mostly sunny and a bit warmer this afternoon, partly cloudy with patchy fog late tonight and Tuesday AM, partly cloudy in the afternoon and at night,
- A mix of clouds and sun Wednesday, increasing clouds to mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) Wednesday night.
- highs near 55 lows 32-40.
- Mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) Thursday and Thursday night,
- A bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of showers Friday, mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of showers at night and Saturday (a bit warmer), a (30%) chance of rain Saturday night,
- Then mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of showers Sunday.
- highs 54-52 warming to 58 Sunday lows 40-36. (seasonal averages high 54 low 36)
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Forecast for Roseburg:
- Mostly cloudy with patchy AM fog and freezing fog, becoming sunny and a bit warmer today, partly cloudy tonight,
- Partly cloudy with patchy AM fog, partly cloudy and a bit warmer Tuesday afternoon, mostly cloudy in the evening, just partly cloudy Tuesday night,
- A slight (20%) chance of rain and a bit cooler Wednesday afternoon, then rain likely (70%) at night.
- highs 57-62 cooling to 60 Wednesday lows 33-43.
- Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit cooler Thursday and Thursday night,
- Mostly cloudy with showers likely (70%) Friday AM, rain and snow showers likely (70%) and a bit cooler in the afternoon, a (40%) chance of rain and snow showers Friday night,
- Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of AM rain and snow showers, a (30%) chance of showers and a bit warmer Saturday afternoon, then mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a (30%) chance of showers Saturday night and Sunday.
- highs 55-52 warming to 62 Sunday lows 42-36 warming to 40 Saturday night. (seasonal averages high 57 low 39)
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Forecast for The South Oregon Coast Including Coos Bay and North Bend:
- Mostly cloudy with patchy AM fog, partly cloudy and a bit warmer this afternoon and tonight,
- Patchy AM fog, partly cloudy and a bit warmer Tuesday, mostly cloudy in the evening, partly cloudy late Tuesday night,
- Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of rain Wednesday afternoon, then rain likely (60%) Wednesday night.
- highs 54-58 cooling back to 54 Wednesday lows 38-46.
- Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit cooler Thursday and Thursday night,
- Mostly cloudy with AM showers likely (70%), rain and snow showers and a bit cooler Friday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of showers Friday night,
- Rain and snow showers and a bit cooler Saturday, then mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain and snow showers Saturday night and Sunday.
- highs 54-52 warming back to 54 Sunday lows 43-39 warming back to 43 Saturday night. (seasonal averages high 54 low 41)
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Forecast for the Cascades in Lane County:
- A mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer today, partly cloudy tonight through Tuesday night,
- A mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler Wednesday, becoming mostly cloudy with rain likely (70% ) at night.
- free air freezing level 4,000 ft. today, 4,500 ft. tonight, at the surface rising to 4,500 ft. Tuesday afternoon, 6,500 ft. Tuesday night, then 5,500 ft. Wednesday and Wednesday night.
- highs 38-46 cooling to 44 Wednesday lows 24-32.
- Mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) and a bit cooler Thursday, rain at night,
- Mostly cloudy with showers likely (70%) and a bit cooler Friday, a (40%) chance of rain and snow showers Friday night and Saturday (a bit warmer), a (30%) chance of rain and snow showers Saturday night,
- A mix of clouds and sun with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow showers Sunday.
- snow level 4,500 ft. Thursday and Thursday night, 3,500 ft. Friday, 3,000 ft, Friday night and Saturday, 4,500 ft. Saturday night, then 3,500 ft. Sunday.
- highs 38-33 warming back to 38 Saturday and Sunday lows 30-25.
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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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