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An Upper Level Low Pressure Trough (Shaded “U” shape with arrows) is sending us some more weather systems. The graphics for days 1-3 show the frontal system that moved through Oregon. The graphics for days 3-7 show a disturbance heading our way Monday, then what appears to be a break from storms Tuesday through next Thursday. A front can be seen off the Canada coast Thursday morning. An Upper Level High Pressure Ridge (Shaded “Arch” shape with arrows) takes over bringing sunshine and warmer temperatures for Tuesday through Friday of next week.
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 6 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 58 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 14 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 1 AM SATURDAY FOR THE COAST RANGE OF NORTHWEST OREGON , THE CENTRAL COAST RANGE OF WESTERN OREGON, THE NORTHERN OREGON CASCADE FOOTHILLS, THE CASCADE FOOTHILLS IN LANE COUNTY, AND THE NORTHERN OREGON CASCADES.
- A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM SATURDAY FOR THE CASCADES IN LANE COUNTY.
- A WINTER STORM WARNING IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM TONIGHT FOR CENTRAL DOUGLAS COUNTY.
- A WINTER STORM WARNING IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM SATURDAY FOR EASTERN CURRY COUNTY AND JOSEPHINE COUNTY.
- A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING UNTIL 11 AM SATURDAY FOR EASTERN CURRY COUNTY AND JOSEPHINE COUNTY.
- A WINTER STORM WARNING IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM SATURDAY FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON CASCADES, THE SOUTHERN OREGON CASCADES, AND THE SISKIYOU MOUNTAINS.
- A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM SATURDAY FOR THE KLAMATH BASIN, NORTHERN AND EASTERN KLAMATH COUNTY, AND WESTERN LAKE COUNTY.
- A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM SATURDAY FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON CASCADES, THE SOUTHERN OREGON CASCADES, AND THE SISKIYOU MOUNTAINS.
- A WINTER STORM WARNING IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM SATURDAY ABOVE 2,500 FT. FOR THE DOUGLAS COUNTY FOOTHILLS.
- A WINTER STORM WARNING IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM SATURDAY FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON CASCADES, THE SOUTHERN OREGON CASCADES, THE SISKIYOU MOUNTAINS, EASTERN CURRY COUNTY AND JOSEPHINE COUNTY.
- A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING UNTIL 1 AM SATURDAY FOR EASTERN CURRY COUNTY, JOSEPHINE COUNTY, AND JACKSON COUNTY.
- A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING UNTIL 5 AM SATURDAY FOR CENTRAL AND EASTERN LAKE COUNTY.
- A WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT 7 PM THIS EVENING FOR 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:
- Cloudy with evening rain and snow showers, a good (50%) chance of rain and snow showers late tonight (0.50 in. of rain possible, 2 in. of snow possible, snow level 500 ft.),
- A (40%) chance of AM rain and snow showers, rain and snow showers likely (70%) with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms and a bit warmer Saturday afternoon (0.10 in. of rain possible, little or no snow accumulation expected, snow level 1,000 ft.), a good (50%) chance of evening showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms, a good (50%) chance of showers late at night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible, more possible in storms),
- A mix of clouds and sun with a good (50%) chance of AM rain and snow showers, a good (50%) chance of showers and a bit warmer Sunday afternoon (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of showers Sunday night,
- Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a (40%) chance of showers Monday, then a slight (20%) chance of rain Monday night.
- lows 33-37 highs 47-52.
- Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain Tuesday and at night,
- A mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer Wednesday, partly cloudy and a bit warmer Wednesday night,
- Partly cloudy and a bit warmer Thursday and at night,
- Then a mix of clouds and sun with a slight (20%) chance of showers Friday.
- highs 55-59 lows 39-36. (seasonal averages high 58 low 38)
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Forecast for Roseburg:
- Mostly cloudy with showers, snow showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms this evening, a good (50%) chance of snow showers late tonight (0.25 in. of rain possible, 2-4 in. of snow possible, evening snow level 800 ft.),
- Cloudy with (40%) chance of AM rain and snow showers, a (40%) chance of showers, snow showers with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms and a bit warmer Saturday afternoon and evening (under 0.10 in. of rain possible, 1 in. of snow possible lower elevations while 1-2 in. of snow possible above 1,500 ft., snow level 600 ft. rising to 1,500 ft. in the afternoon), a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow showers late Saturday night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible, 1 in. of snow possible, snow level 2,000 ft. falling to 1,500 ft.late at night),
- Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a (30%) chance of rain and snow showers Sunday (under 0.10 in. of rain possible, snow level 1,500 ft. rising to 2,000 ft.), a (30%) chance of rain and snow showers Sunday night (snow level 2,500 ft. falling to 2,000 ft. late at night),
- Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow showers Monday, then a slight (20%) chance of showers at night.
- lows 34-38 highs 48-53.
- Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of showers Tuesday, mostly cloudy and a bit warmer Tuesday night and Wednesday, partly cloudy and a bit warmer at night and Thursday, mostly clear Thursday night,
- Then just mostly cloudy Friday.
- highs 59-66 lows near 38. (seasonal averages high 59 low 40)
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Forecast for The South Oregon Coast Including Coos Bay and North Bend:
- Mostly cloudy with showers and a slight (20%) chance of coastal evening thunderstorms with snow showers showers late evening then a good (50%) chance of showers and snow showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms late tonight while showers, evening inland snow showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms then a good (50%) chance of rain and snow showers late tonight (0.50 in. of rain possible, 1-2 in. of snow possible, snow level 1,000 ft. falling to 200 ft. late tonight),
- Cloudy with AM coastal showers likely (70%) with coastal showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms Saturday AM with showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms and a bit warmer Saturday afternoon while a good (50%) chance of inland AM rain and snow showers with showers, snow showers and a slight (20%) of thunderstorms in the afternoon (0.50 in. of rain possible, 1-2 in. of snow possible, snow level 900 ft. rising to 1,500 ft.), showers likely (70%) with a slight (20%) chance evening thunderstorms, a slight (20%) chance of coastal showers late at night while a slight (20%) chance of inland rain and snow showers late Saturday night (0.10 in. of rain possible, no snow accumulation expected, snow level 2,000 ft. falling to 1,500 ft. late at night),
- Mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of coastal showers while a (40%) chance of inland AM rain and snow showers with a (30%) chance of inland showers and a bit cooler Sunday afternoon (under 0.10 in. of rain possible, snow level 1,500 ft. rising to 2,000 ft), mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Sunday night,
- Cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain and snow showers, a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of showers Monday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers at night.
- lows 36-40 highs 47-50.
- Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of showers Tuesday, just partly cloudy Tuesday night,
- Mostly cloudy Wednesday, partly cloudy at night,
- Then partly cloudy Thursday through Friday.
- highs 55-62 cooling to 57 Friday lows 42-40. (seasonal averages high 54 low 42)
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Forecast for the Cascades in Lane County:
- Mostly cloudy with snow showers tonight (3-7 in. of snow possible),
- A slight (20%) chance of AM snow showers, a bit warmer with snow showers likely (70%) Saturday afternoon (1 in. of snow possible), mostly cloudy and cold with a good (50%) chance of snow showers Saturday night (2 in. of snow possible),
- A mix of clouds and sun with a good (50%) chance of snow showers Sunday (little or no accumulation of snow expected), mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of snow showers and cold Sunday night (1 in. of snow possible),
- Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of snow showers Monday, then a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow at night.
- snow level at the surface tonight, 1,500 ft. Saturday afternoon, 2,000 ft. Saturday night, at the surface Sunday, 2,000 ft. Sunday night and Monday afternoon, then 3,000 ft. Monday night.
- lows 17-24 highs 32-36.
- A mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer Tuesday with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Tuesday night,
- Partly cloudy and a bit warmer Wednesday through Thursday night,
- Then a mix of clouds and sun with a slight (20%) chance of showers Friday.
- snow level 3,500 ft. Tuesday, 6,000 ft. Tuesday night, free air freezing level 7,000 ft. Wednesday, 7,500 ft. Wednesday night, 7,000 ft. Thursday, 7,500 ft. Thursday night, then snow level 5,500 ft. Friday.
- highs 42-48 lows 30-28.
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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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