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Check out my latest Eugene Daily News Weather Or Not column:

We Need Them When That Orange Orb In The Sky Finally Peeks Out.

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Here is my weekly weather quiz question. What is a “Diablo Wind?”   The first person to post the correct answer as a comment on this page will win a week of free personalized weather forecasts tailored to your needs.  Good luck.

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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 hillside in Friday. The graphics for days 3-7 show the next frontal system that will be moving toward the Pacific Northwest next Wednesday and Thursday.

Note: Willamette Pass Ski is closed for the season due to a lack of snow, but Hoodoo is open Thursday through Monday 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 16 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 29 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 8 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.

OakridgeGREEN – 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:

  • Mostly cloudy with showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms and a bit cooler this afternoon (0.10 in. of rain possible, more in storms), evening showers likely (70%) and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms, a good (50%) chance of showers late tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible, more in storms),
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM showers, a good (50%) chance of showers Friday afternoon (under 0.10 in. of rain possible) through Saturday, a (40%) chance of evening showers, a slight (20%) chance of showers at night.
  • highs near 50 lows 33-36 cooling back to 33 Friday night.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of showers Sunday, a slight (20%) chance of evening showers, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers late Sunday night,
  • Partly cloudy Monday through Tuesday evening, becoming mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain late 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 rain and snow showers and a bit cooler this afternoon (0.10 in. of rain possible, 1 in. of snow possible, snow level 2,000 ft. rising to 2,500 ft.), cloudy with evening rain and snow showers, rain and snow showers likely (70%) late tonight (0.10 in. of rain possible, 1 in. of snow possible, snow level 2,500 ft. falling to 2,000 ft. late tonight),
  • Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain and snow showers and a bit warmer Friday (0.10 in. of rain possible, snow level 1,500 ft. rising to 2,500 ft.), a (30%) chance of evening 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 (snow level 2,500 ft. rising to 3,000 ft. in the afternoon) and Saturday night.
  • highs 50-52 lows near 37.
  • 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, mostly clear in the evening, partly cloudy at night and Tuesday, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Tuesday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of showers Wednesday.
  • highs 53-62 cooling to 59 Wednesday lows 36-42. (seasonal averages high 58 low 39)

 

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Forecast for The South Oregon Coast Including Coos Bay and North Bend:

  • Mostly cloudy with showers today (0.25 in. of rain possible), coastal showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms this evening with showers likely (70%) and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms late tonight while inland evening showers and inland showers likely late tonight (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 coastal showers Friday while a (%) chance of inland AM rain and snow showers with a (%) chance of showers in the afternoon (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.
  • highs near 50 lows near 38.
  • 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 and Tuesday AM, mostly cloudy 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 38-43. (seasonal averages high 54 low 42)

 

 

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Forecast for the Cascades in Lane County:

  • Mostly cloudy with rain and snow showers likely (70%) and a bit cooler this afternoon (1-3 in. of snow possible), cloudy with evening rain and snow showers likely (70%), a (40%) chance of rain and snow showers late  tonight (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 (1-3 in. of snow possible), a good (50%) chance of rain and snow showers Friday night (1 in. of snow possible),
  • AM snow showers likely (70%), a good (50%) chance of snow showers and a bit cooler Saturday afternoon (2 in. of snow possible), a good (50%) chance of evening rain and snow showers, a good (50%) chance of snow showers late Saturday night (1 in. of snow possible).
  • snow level 1,500 ft. rising to 3,000 ft. today, 2,500 ft. tonight, 2,000 ft. Friday, then 2,500 ft. Friday night through Saturday night.
  • highs 35-33 lows near 22.
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of snow showers and a bit warmer Sunday, a (40%) chance of evening rain and snow showers, 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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