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An Upper Level High Pressure Ridge (Shaded “Arch” shape with arrows) takes over for the weekend, then an Upper Level Low Pressure Trough (Shaded “U” shape with arrows) moves in sending moisture filled storms out way. The graphics for days 3-7 show the next frontal systems that will be moving through the Pacific Northwest next Tuesday 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 8 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 5 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 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 a slight (20%) chance of isolated evening showers, a bit cooler with patchy fog late tonight and Saturday AM, partly cloudy and a bit warmer in the afternoon, a slight (20%) chance of evening showers, patchy fog late Saturday night,
- Partly cloudy with patchy AM fog, mostly sunny and a bit warmer Sunday afternoon, mostly clear at night,
- Partly cloudy and a bit warmer Monday, then mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Monday night.
- lows 36-42 highs 58-66.
- Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain Tuesday, rain likely (70%) Tuesday night,
- A bit cooler with a (40%) chance of rain Wednesday, a good (50%) chance of showers and a bit cooler Wednesday night and Thursday, mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of showers at night,
- Then mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of showers Friday.
- highs 55-52 lows near 37. (seasonal averages high 55 low 37)
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Forecast for Roseburg:
- Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening showers, partly cloudy with patchy fog late tonight and Saturday AM, mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of showers Saturday afternoon and evening, just partly cloudy late Saturday night,
- Partly cloudy with patchy AM fog, sunny and a bit warmer Sunday afternoon, mostly clear at night,
- Partly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain Monday, rain likely (70%) Monday night.
- lows 40-46 highs 62-69.
- Mostly cloudy a bit cooler with rain Tuesday, rain likely (60%) at night,
- Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of AM rain and snow, just mostly cloudy and a bit cooler Wednesday afternoon, a good (50%) chance of showers Wednesday night,
- Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of AM rain and snow showers, then mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of showers Thursday through Friday.
- highs 57-54 lows near 38. (seasonal averages high 57 low 39)
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Forecast for The South Oregon Coast Including Coos Bay and North Bend:
- Mostly cloudy this evening, partly cloudy late tonight,
- Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of showers Saturday and in the evening, just partly cloudy late Saturday night,
- Partly cloudy in the AM, sunny and a bit warmer Sunday afternoon, mostly clear in the evening, partly cloudy late at night,
- Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and a bit cooler Monday, then rain Monday night.
- lows 43-47 highs 58-62.
- Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit cooler Tuesday, rain likely (70%) and a bit cooler at night and Wednesday, a good (50%) chance of showers Wednesday night,
- Then mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a (40%) chance of showers Thursday through Friday.
- highs 54-52 lows 42-40. (seasonal averages high 54 low 41)
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Forecast for the Cascades in Lane County:
- Partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of isolated evening rain and snow showers, just partly cloudy late tonight,
- Partly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow showers Saturday afternoon, a slight (20%) chance of evening showers, just partly cloudy late at night,
- Partly cloudy Sunday AM, mostly sunny and a bit warmer Sunday afternoon, partly cloudy at night and Monday, a good (50%) chance of rain Monday night.
- snow level 4,500 ft. tonight, 5,500 ft. Saturday afternoon, free air freezing level 6,000 ft. Saturday night, 6,500 ft. rising to 8,000 ft. Sunday afternoon, 9,000 ft. Sunday night, 8,000 ft. Monday, then snow level 7,000 ft. Monday night.
- lows 27-33 highs 44-49.
- Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain and snow Tuesday, rain and snow likely (70%) at night,
- Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a (40%) chance of rain and snow Wednesday, rain and snow likely (70%) Wednesday night,
- Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow showers Thursday and Thursday night,
- Then mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of ran and snow showers Friday.
- snow level 5,000 ft. Tuesday, 4,000 ft. Tuesday night, 3,500 ft. Wednesday, 4,000 ft. Wednesday night and Thursday, then 4,000 ft. Thursday,
- highs 40-35 lows 28-25.
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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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