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An Upper Level Low Pressure Trough (Shaded “U” shape with arrows) moves away from us and an Upper Level High Pressure Ridge Shaded “Arch” shape with arrows) starts to take over by late Friday afternoon. The graphics for days 3-7 show the next frontal systems that will be moving through the Pacific Northwest next Monday through Thursday.
Note: 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 6 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 7 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 4 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 WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM THIS EVENING FOR NORTH CENTRAL OREGON AND CENTRAL OREGON.
- A WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM THIS EVENING FOR NORTHERN AND EASTERN KLAMATH COUNTY, AND WESTERN, CENTRAL, AND EASTERN LAKE COUNTY.
- 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 showers tonight (0.25 in. of rain possible) and breezy (Wind: SW 15-25 mph decreasing to SW 5-15 mph late tonight),
- Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM showers, a slight (20%) chance of showers and a bit warmer Friday afternoon (under 0.10 in. of rain possible) and a bit cooler, partly cloudy Friday night.
- Partly cloudy and a bit warmer Saturday, mostly cloudy at night,
- Partly cloudy and a bit warmer Sunday and Sunday night.
- lows 40-35 warming to 39 Sunday night highs 53-64.
- Partly cloudy Monday, partly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain Monday night,
- Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain likely (70%) Tuesday and at night,
- A bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of rain Wednesday, then a good (50%) chance of showers and a bit cooler Wednesday night and Thursday.
- highs 64-52 lows 40-37. (seasonal averages high 55 low 37)
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Forecast for Roseburg:
- Mostly cloudy with evening showers, rain late tonight (0.10 in. of rain possible),
- Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a (40%) chance of showers Friday (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), a slight (20%) chance of evening showers, just partly cloudy Friday night and Saturday AM, mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of showers Saturday afternoon and evening, just mostly cloudy late at night,
- Partly cloudy and a bit warmer Sunday and Sunday night.
- lows 43-40 warming back to 43 Sunday night highs 58-67.
- Partly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain Monday, mostly cloudy a (30%) chance of rain Monday night,
- A bit cooler with rain likely (60%) chance of rain Tuesday and at night,
- Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain and a bit cooler Wednesday, showers likely (60%) at night,
- Then mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow showers Thursday.
- highs 68-53 lows 46-39. (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 evening showers, coastal rain likely (70%) late while inland rain late tonight (0.10 in. of rain possible),
- Mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of showers and a bit cooler Friday (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), just mostly cloudy in the evening at the shore becoming mostly clear late at night while a slight (20%) chance of inland evening showers then just partly cloudy inland late Friday night,
- Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of showers Saturday afternoon and evening, just mostly cloudy late Saturday night,
- Partly cloudy and a bit warmer Sunday and at night.
- lows 44-42 warming back to 44 Sunday night highs 54-62.
- Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and a bit cooler Monday, rain likely (70%) at night,
- Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit cooler Tuesday, rain likely (70%) and a bit cooler at night and Wednesday, showers likely (60%) Wednesday night,
- Then mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of showers Thursday.
- highs 62-50 lows 47-42. (seasonal averages high 54 low 41)
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Forecast for the Cascades in Lane County:
- Mostly cloudy with a rain and snow showers tonight (0.75 in. of rain possible, 3-7 in. of snow possible),
- Mostly cloudy with AM rain and snow showers likely (70%), a good (50%) chance of rain and snow showers and a bit warmer Friday afternoon (0.10 in of rain possible, 1 in. of snow possible), a slight (20%) chance of evening showers, becoming partly cloudy late Friday night,
- Partly cloudy and a bit warmer Saturday, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers at night,
- A mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer Sunday, then partly cloudy Sunday night.
- snow level 5,000 ft. tonight, 4,500 ft. Friday and Friday night, free air freezing level 4,500 ft. rising to 7,000 ft. Saturday, snow level 6,000 ft. Saturday night, free air freezing level 7,500 ft. rising to 8,000 ft. Sunday afternoon, then 9,000 ft. Sunday night.
- lows 30-27 warming to 32 Saturday night highs 39-48.
- Partly cloudy Monday, a slight (20%) chance of rain Monday night,
- Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain and snow likely (70%) Tuesday and at night,
- Then mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow showers Wednesday through Thursday.
- free air freezing level 8,000 ft. Monday, snow level 7,500 ft. Monday night, 5,500 ft. Tuesday, 4,500 ft. Tuesday night, 4,000 ft. Wednesday and Wednesday night, then 3,500 ft. Thursday.
- highs 48-35 lows 32-25.
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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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