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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 the complex frontal system that moved through today. The graphics for days 3-7 show the next frontal system that will be moving into the Pacific Northwest next Wednesday through Friday.
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 29 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 4 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 5 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:
- Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), patchy fog late night,
- Patchy AM fog with a (40%) chance of showers, showers likely (70%) and a bit cooler in the afternoon, a slight (20%) chance of showers Saturday night with patchy fog again late,
- Mostly cloudy with patchy AM fog and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of showers Sunday, a slight (20%) chance of evening showers, patchy fog late Sunday night,
- Patchy AM fog, then partly cloudy and a bit warmer Monday and at night.
- lows 36-34 highs 48-56.
- Partly cloudy and a bit warmer Tuesday, a slight (20%) chance of evening rain, rain likely (70%) at night through Wednesday night,
- Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain likely (70%) Thursday, then showers likely (70%) and a bit cooler Thursday night and Friday.
- highs 58-47 lows 40-42 cooling to 35 Thursday night. (seasonal averages high 57 low 37)
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Forecast for Roseburg:
- Mostly cloudy with early evening snow showers, showers likely (70%) late this evening, a (40%) chance of rain and snow showers late tonight (0.10 in. of rain possible, 1 in. of snow possible, snow level 2,500 ft. late at night),
- Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain and snow showers, showers likely (60%) Saturday afternoon (0.10 in. of rain possible), a slight (20%) chance of showers with patchy fog late Saturday night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible) and Sunday AM, mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a (2%) chance of showers Sunday afternoon and evening, just mostly cloudy Sunday night,
- Then partly cloudy and a bit warmer Monday and at night.
- lows 38-36 warming back to 38 Monday night highs 52-59.
- Partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain, mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain Tuesday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain Tuesday night,
- Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain likely (60%) Wednesday and at night,
- Showers likely (70%) and a bit cooler Thursday, a good (50%) chance of rain and snow showers and colder Thursday night,
- Then mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain and snow likely (60%) Friday.
- highs 63-49 lows 42-44 cooling to 37 Thursday night. (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 showers tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
- A good (50%) chance of coastal showers Saturday while showers likely (70%) inland (0.10 in. of rain possible), a slight (20%) chance of showers with patchy fog at night and Sunday AM, a slight (20%) chance of showers and a bit warmer in the afternoon, just mostly cloudy at night,
- Partly cloudy and a bit warmer Monday and Monday night.
- lows 38-42 highs 49-56.
- Partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Tuesday AM, mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain in the afternoon, a good (50%) chance of rain Tuesday night,
- Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit cooler Wednesday and at night,
- Showers likely (70%) and a bit cooler Thursday, a good (50%) chance of showers Thursday night,
- Then mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with showers likely (60%) Friday.
- highs 60-48 lows 44-39. (seasonal averages high 54 low 42)
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Forecast for the Cascades in Lane County:
- Mostly cloudy with evening rain and snow showers likely (70%), rain and snow showers likely (70%) late tonight (0.25 in. of rain possible, 2-4 in. of snow possible),
- AM snow showers likely (70%), rain and snow showers likely (70%) and a bit cooler Saturday afternoon and evening (0.25 in. of rain possible, 1-4 in. of snow possible), a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow showers late Saturday night (0.10 in. of rain possible, 1 in. of snow possible),
- Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of snow showers and a bit warmer Sunday, a slight (20%) chance of evening rain and snow showers, a slight (20%) chance of snow showers late at night,
- Partly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow showers Monday, then just partly cloudy Monday night.
- snow level 3,000 ft. tonight, 2,500 ft. Saturday and Saturday night, 2,000 ft. Sunday, 3,000 ft. Sunday night, 3,500 ft. Monday, then free air freezing level 5,000 ft. Monday night.
- lows 24-22 warming to 25 Monday night highs 32-40.
- Partly cloudy and a bit warmer Tuesday and in the evening, mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain and snow late Tuesday night,
- A good (50%) chance of AM rain and snow, a bit warmer with rain and snow likely (70%) Wednesday afternoon and evening, a good (50%) chance of rain and snow Wednesday night,
- Cloudy with rain and a good (50%) chance of snow Thursday AM, rain and snow, heavy at times, and a bit cooler in the afternoon, snow showers likely (70%) Thursday night,
- Then mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with snow showers likely (70%) and possibly heavy at times Friday.
- snow level 5,500 ft. Wednesday, 6,000 ft. Wednesday night, 5,500 ft. falling to 3,500 ft. Thursday, at the surface Thursday night, then 1,500 ft. Friday.
- highs 44-32 lows 30-32 cooling to 22 Thursday night.
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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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