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A Upper Level 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 later this week. 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 through the Pacific Northwest Friday, then the next frontal systems will be approaching the Pacific Northwest Coast Sunday through next Tuesday.
Note: It looks like Willamette Pass Ski is closed for the season due to a lack of snow, but Hoodoo is open Thursday through Sunday from 9 AM- 4 PM or 9 PM. Mt. Ashland is open and reports 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 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 52 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 41 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 34 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 with patchy fog and freezing fog this AM, mostly sunny and a bit warmer this afternoon, partly cloudy tonight,
- A mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler Wednesday with a slight (20%) chance of afternoon rain (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), increasing clouds to mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) Wednesday night (0.50 in. of rain possible),
- Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit cooler Thursday, then showers likely (70%) at night.
- highs 58-54 lows 35-42 cooling to 40 Thursday night.
- Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of showers Friday, a (30%) chance of showers at night,
- A mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a (40%) chance of showers Saturday, mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain Saturday night,
- Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a (40%) chance of showers Sunday, then mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Sunday night and Monday (a bit cooler).
- highs 52-59 cooling to 53 Monday lows 40-36 warming back to 40 Sunday night. (seasonal averages high 55 low 36)
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Forecast for Roseburg:
- Sunny with patchy AM fog and freezing fog, partly cloudy and a bit warmer this afternoon, mostly cloudy this evening, just partly cloudy late tonight,
- Mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain and a bit cooler Wednesday afternoon, cloudy with evening rain, a good (50%) chance of rain late at night.
- Then mostly cloudy with rain and a bit cooler Thursday and Thursday night.
- highs 63-57 lows 39-42.
- Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with showers likely (70%) Friday, a (40%) chance of showers Friday night through Saturday evening, a (40%) chance of rain late Saturday night,
- Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain Sunday, rain likely (70%) at night,
- A good (50%) chance of AM rain, then a good (50%) chance of showers Monday afternoon.
- highs 53-60 cooling to 57 Monday lows 38-42. (seasonal averages high 57 low 39)
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Forecast for The South Oregon Coast Including Coos Bay and North Bend:
- Sunny with patchy AM fog, partly cloudy and a bit warmer this afternoon, mostly cloudy this evening, partly cloudy late tonight,
- Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a (40%) chance of rain Wednesday afternoon (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), evening rain, rain likely (60%) late Wednesday night (0.25 in. of rain possible),
- Mostly cloudy and breezy with rain and a bit cooler Thursday and at night.
- highs 59-53 lows 42-45.
- Mostly cloudy with showers likely (70%) and a bit cooler Friday, a (40%) chance of showers Friday night and Saturday, evening showers, a (40%) chance of showers late Saturday night,
- Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Sunday, rain likely (60%) at night,
- A good (50%) chance of AM rain, then a good (50%) chance of showers and a bit cooler Monday afternoon.
- highs 52-56 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:
- Patchy AM freezing fog, partly cloudy and a bit warmer today and tonight,
- A mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a (40%) chance of rain or snow Wednesday, rain and snow Wednesday night (1 in of snow possible),
- Mostly cloudy and breezy with rain and snow and a bit cooler Thursday (1-4 in. of snow possible), then rain and snow showers at night.
- free air freezing level 4,500 ft. tonight, 4,500 ft. rising to 6,500 ft. Tuesday afternoon, 7,000 ft. Tuesday night, snow level 5,000 ft. Wednesday and Wednesday night, then snow level 4,500 ft. Thursday and Thursday night.
- highs 43-38 lows 30-32 cooling to 29 Thursday night.
- Mostly cloudy with rain and snow showers likely (70%) and a bit cooler Friday, a (30%) chance of rain and snow showers Friday night,
- A mix of clouds and sun Saturday and a bit warmer with a (30%) chance of rain and snow showers, a (40%) chance of rain and snow at night,
- A mix of clouds and sun with a (40%) chance of rain and snow Sunday, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Sunday night,
- Then mostly cloudy and bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow Monday.
- snow level 4,500 ft. Friday, 4,000 ft, Friday night, 3,500 ft. Saturday, 5,500 ft. Saturday night and Sunday, 6,500 ft. Sunday night, then 4,500 ft. Monday.
- highs 35-42 cooling to 37 Monday lows 26-30.
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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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