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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’s moving in today. 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 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 9 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 17 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 7 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 WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM TODAY FOR THE NORTHERN OREGON CASCADES.
- A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM TODAY 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 a (40%) chance of isolated AM showers, a (40%) chance of scattered showers this afternoon (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), a good (50%) chance of showers tonight and Saturday, a (40%) chance of evening showers, a slight (20%) chance of showers late Saturday night,
- Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of showers Sunday, a (40%) chance of evening showers, then a slight (20%) chance of showers late at night.
- highs 49-52 lows 36-34.
- A slight (20%) chance of AM showers, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer Monday afternoon, partly cloudy at night,
- Partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Tuesday afternoon and evening, a (30%) chance of showers at night,
- Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of showers Wednesday, a good (50%) chance of evening rain, rain likely (70%) late Wednesday night and Thursday AM, then a good (50%) chance of showers Thursday afternoon.
- highs 55-50 lows 34-39. (seasonal averages high 56 low 37)
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Forecast for Roseburg:
- Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow showers and a bit warmer today (0.10 in. of rain possible, 1 in. of snow possible, snow level 1,500 ft. rising to 2,000 ft.), a good (50%) chance of evening showers, a (40%) chance of rain and snow showers late tonight (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, (30%) chance of rain and snow showers Saturday night,
- Then mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow showers Sunday and Sunday night.
- highs 52-55 lows near 37.
- Partly cloudy and a bit warmer Monday through Tuesday, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Tuesday night,
- Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of rain Wednesday, rain likely (60%) at night,
- Then showers likely (70%) Thursday.
- highs 60-53 lows 37-43. (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 a (40%) chance of coastal showers today while a good (50%) chance of AM inland rain and snow showers with a good (50%) chance of inland showers this afternoon (0.25 in. of rain possible, (snow level 1,500 ft.rising to 2,000 ft. this afternoon), a (40%) chance of showers late tonight (0.10 in. of rain possible),
- Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of showers Saturday, a (30%) chance of showers at night,
- Mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of showers Sunday and a bit warmer, then a slight (20%) chance of showers at night.
- highs near 50 lows 40-38.
- Partly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of showers Monday, partly cloudy Monday night and Tuesday, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Tuesday night,
- Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Wednesday, rain likely (70%) at night,
- Then showers likely (70%) Thursday.
- highs 57-52 lows 40-44. (seasonal averages high 54 low 42)
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Forecast for the Cascades in Lane County:
- Mostly cloudy with scattered snow showers and a bit cooler today (1-3 in. of snow possible), a good (50%) chance of evening rain and snow showers, a good (50%) chance of snow showers late Friday night,
- Mostly cloudy with AM snow showers likely (70%), a good (50%) chance of snow showers Saturday afternoon and evening, a good (50%) chance of snow showers late Saturday night (1 in. of snow possible),
- Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM snow showers, a bit warmer with a (40%) chance of snow showers Sunday afternoon and evening, then a slight (20%) chance of snow showers late at night.
- snow level 2,000 ft. today, 2,500 ft. tonight through Saturday night, then 2,000 ft. Sunday and Sunday night.
- highs 35-33 lows near 22.
- 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, just mostly cloudy Tuesday night,
- Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a (40%) chance of rain and snow showers Wednesday, a good (50%) chance of rain and snow Wednesday night and Thursday AM, then a good (50%) chance of rain and snow showers and a bit cooler Thursday afternoon.
- free air freezing level 4,000 ft. Monday and Monday night, snow level 4,500 ft. Tuesday afternoon and Tuesday night, 5,000 ft. Wednesday, 5,500 ft. Wednesday night, then 4,000 ft. Thursday.
- highs 38-42 cooling back to 38 Thursday lows 23-30.
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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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