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An Upper Level Low Pressure Trough (Shaded “U” shape with arrows) will move away as an Upper Level High Pressure Ridge (Shaded “Arch” shape with arrows) starts to take over Wednesday for the beginning of some real spring weather. The graphics for days 1-3 show surface high pressure strengthening over the Pacific Northwest. The graphics for days 3-7 show a frontal system moving through Friday through Saturday.
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 are open 9 AM until 4 pm 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 10 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 6 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.
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 rain this evening, a slight (20%) chance of showers late tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
- Mostly cloudy Wednesday AM, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer in the afternoon, just partly cloudy Wednesday night and Thursday AM, mostly sunny and a bit warmer in the afternoon, partly cloudy Thursday night,
- Mostly cloudy Friday, then partly cloudy at night.
- lows 43-36 highs 60-64.
- A mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler Saturday and Sunday, partly cloudy Saturday night, mostly cloudy Sunday night,
- Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a (30%) chance of showers Monday, a (40%) chance of showers at night,
- Then cloudy and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of shower Tuesday.
- highs 62-56 warming to 58 Tuesday lows 35-38. (seasonal averages high 58 low 38)
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Forecast for Roseburg:
- Mostly cloudy with patchy fog late tonight and Wednesday AM, partly cloudy and a bit warmer in the afternoon, mostly clear in the evening, partly cloudy late at night,
- Partly cloudy in the AM, sunny and a bit warmer Thursday afternoon, mostly clear in the evening, partly cloudy late Thursday night,
- Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler Friday and at night.
- lows 44-40 warming to 43 Friday night highs near 66.
- Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler Saturday, partly cloudy Saturday night and Sunday, just mostly cloudy Sunday night,
- Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers and a bit warmer Monday and Monday night,
- Then mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of showers Tuesday.
- highs 66-60 warming to 63 Tuesday lows 42-48. (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 a slight (20%) chance of coastal showers late tonight, patchy fog late tonight,
- Mostly cloudy with patchy AM fog, mostly sunny and a bit warmer Wednesday afternoon, mostly clear in the evening, partly cloudy late Wednesday night,
- Partly cloudy Thursday AM, sunny and a bit warmer in the afternoon, mostly clear in the evening, partly cloudy late Thursday night,
- Then mostly cloudy and a bit warmer Friday and at night.
- lows 44-42 warming back to 44 Friday night highs 58-60.
- Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer Saturday, partly cloudy and a bit cooler Saturday night and Sunday, mostly cloudy Sunday night,
- Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of showers Monday and at night,
- Then cloudy with a (40%) chance of showers Tuesday.
- highs 60-53 warming to 56 Monday lows 42-40. (seasonal averages high 54 low 42)
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Forecast for the Cascades in Lane County:
- Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening rain, a slight (20%) chance of showers late tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
- Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Wednesday AM, just mostly cloudy and a bit warmer in the afternoon, partly cloudy Wednesday night Thursday AM, mostly sunny and a bit warmer in the afternoon, partly cloudy at night,
- A mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler Friday, partly cloudy in the evening, then mostly cloudy late at night.
- snow level 7,000 ft. tonight, 6,000 ft. Wednesday, free air freezing level 6,500 ft. Wednesday night, 6,000 ft. Thursday, 6,500 ft. Thursday night, then 6,500 ft. Friday and Friday night.
- lows 33-30 highs 48-53 cooling to 50 Saturday.
- A mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler Saturday and Sunday, partly cloudy Saturday night, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Sunday night,
- Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of showers Monday, a (30%) chance of showers at night,
- Then cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers Tuesday.
- freezing level 6,000 ft. Saturday, 6,500 ft. Saturday night and Sunday, snow level 5,500 ft. Sunday night, 6,000 ft. Monday, 6,500 ft. Monday night, then 7,000 ft. Tuesday.
- highs 50-43 warming to 48 Tuesday lows 26-30.
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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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