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http://eugenedailynews.com/2018/03/we-need-them-when-that-orange-orb-in-the-sky-finally-peeks-out/
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An Upper Level Low Pressure Trough (Shaded “U” shape with arrows) moves in sending moisture filled storms our way. The graphics for days 1-3 show that complex frontal system that moved through Tuesday and the next one approaching the coast Thursday morning and then sliding southward along the coast. The graphics for days 3-7 show the next frontal system that will be moving toward the Pacific Northwest next Tuesday and Wednesday, but will slide southward like the one 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.
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Air Quality Index:
Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 7 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:
- Becoming mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers and thunderstorms this evening, a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of showers late tonight (0.10 in. of rain possible, more in storms),
- Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM showers, showers likely (70%) with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms and a bit cooler Thursday afternoon and evening (under 0.10 in. of rain possible, more in storms), a good (50%) chance of showers late at night (0.10 in. of rain possible),
- Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers Friday (0.10 in. of rain possible) through Saturday night.
- lows near 35 highs near 50.
- Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a (40%) chance of showers Sunday, a slight (20%) chance of showers Sunday night,
- Partly cloudy Monday through Tuesday, becoming mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain Tuesday night,
- Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain Wednesday,
- highs 52-56 lows 34-38. (seasonal averages high 56 low 37)
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Forecast for Roseburg:
- Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening showers, partly cloudy a (30%) chance of rain and snow showers late tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible, snow level 2,000 ft. late tonight),
- AM rain and snow showers likely (70%), rain and snow showers and a bit cooler Thursday afternoon (0.10 in. of rain possible), cloudy with evening showers, rain and snow showers likely (70%) late at night (0.10 in. of rain possible),
- Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain and snow showers and a bit warmer Friday (0.10 in. of rain possible, snow level 2,000 ft. rising to 2,500 ft.), a (30%) chance of evening rain and snow showers, a good (50%) chance of rain and snow showers late Friday night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible, snow level 3,000 ft. falling to 2,500 ft. late at night),
- Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow showers Saturday and Saturday night.
- lows near 37 highs 50-52.
- Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow showers Sunday and Sunday night,
- Partly cloudy and a bit warmer Monday and at night,
- Partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Tuesday AM, mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of rain Tuesday afternoon, a (30%) chance of rain Tuesday night,
- Then mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a (40%) chance of showers Wednesday.
- highs 52-62 cooling to 59 Wednesday lows 36-40. (seasonal averages high 58 low 39)
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Forecast for The South Oregon Coast Including Coos Bay and North Bend:
- Partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening coastal showers and mostly cloudy with coastal showers late tonight while partly cloudy this evening and mostly cloudy with inland showers likely (70%) late tonight (0.25 in. of rain possible),
- Mostly cloudy with showers Thursday (0.25 in. of rain possible, AM snow level 2,000 ft.) and in the evening, showers likely (70%) late at night (0.10 in. of rain possible, snow level 2,000 ft. late at night),
- Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a (40%) chance of showers Friday (0.10 in. of rain possible, AM snow level 2,000 ft.), a (30%) chance of showers Friday night,
- Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of showers Saturday and at night.
- lows near 38 highs near 50.
- Mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of showers Sunday and a bit warmer, a slight (20%) chance of showers at night,
- Partly cloudy and a bit warmer Monday, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Monday night,
- A slight (20%) chance of rain Tuesday AM, mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of rain in the afternoon, a (30%) chance of rain Tuesday night,
- Then mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of showers Wednesday.
- highs 52-57 cooling to 55 Wednesday lows 38-42. (seasonal averages high 54 low 42)
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Forecast for the Cascades in Lane County:
- Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of evening rain and snow showers, a slight (20%) chance of snow showers late tonight,
- A good (50%) chance of AM snow showers, snow showers likely (70%) and a bit cooler Thursday afternoon (2 in. of snow possible), cloudy with evening rain and snow showers likely (70%), a (40%) chance of rain and snow showers late at night (0.10 in. of rain possible, 1-3 in. of snow possible),
- Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of snow showers Friday (2 in. of snow possible), a good (50%) chance of rain and snow showers Friday night,
- Mostly cloudy with snow showers likely (70%) and a bit cooler Saturday, a good (50%) chance of evening rain and snow showers, a good (50%) chance of snow showers late Saturday night.
- snow level 2,500 ft. tonight, 2,000 ft. Thursday, 2,500 ft. Thursday night, 2,000 ft. Friday, 3,000 ft. Friday night, 2,500 ft. Saturday, then 2,000 ft. Saturday night.
- lows near 22 highs 35-33.
- Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM snow showers, a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow showers Sunday afternoon and evening, a slight (20%) chance of snow showers late at night,
- Partly cloudy and a bit warmer Monday and Monday night,
- Partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow showers and a bit warmer Tuesday, mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain and a slight (20%) chance of snow in the evening, then a (40%) chance of rain and snow late Tuesday night and Wednesday.
- snow level 2,000 ft. Sunday, 2,500 ft. Sunday night, free air freezing level 4,000 ft. Monday, 5,500 ft. Monday night, snow level 4,000 ft. Tuesday, 4,500 ft. Tuesday night, the 5,000 ft. Wednesday.
- highs 36-42 lows 22-28.
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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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