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An Upper Level High Pressure Ridge (Shaded “Arch” shape with arrows) takes over for a while. The graphics for days 1-3 show weak disturbance that could bring us a slight chance for some showers for Easter Sunday. The graphics for days 3-7 show the frontal systems will move through the Pacific Northwest Wednesday through next 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 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 36 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 8 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 10 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 tonight and Saturday AM, partly cloudy in the afternoon, partly cloudy Saturday night,
- Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM showers, a slight (20%) chance of rain and a bit cooler Sunday afternoon (Easter), mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Sunday night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
- A mix of clouds and sun with a slight (20%) chance of showers and a bit cooler Monday, then just partly cloudy at night.
- lows 42-38 cooling to 32 Sunday night highs 62-56.
- Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer Tuesday, cloudy and a bit warmer with a (40%) chance of rain Tuesday night and Wednesday, mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of showers Wednesday night,
- Then mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) Thursday through Friday.
- highs near 58 lows 42-46. (seasonal averages high 58 low 38)
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Forecast for Roseburg:
- Mostly cloudy tonight and Saturday AM, partly cloudy and a bit warmer in the afternoon, mostly clear Saturday night,
- Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler Sunday (Easter) afternoon, a slight (20%) chance of rain at night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
- Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a (30%) chance of rain Monday, just partly cloudy at night.
- lows 43-34 highs 67-62.
- Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer Tuesday, cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain Tuesday night,
- Cloudy and a bit warmer with a (30%) chance of rain Wednesday, mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain at night,
- Then mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain likely (70%) Thursday and Friday, rain Thursday night.
- highs 62-64 cooling to 62 Friday lows 42-49. (seasonal averages high 59 low 40)
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Forecast for The South Oregon Coast Including Coos Bay and North Bend:
- Mostly cloudy tonight and Saturday AM, becoming mostly sunny in the afternoon, mostly clear in the evening, partly cloudy late Saturday night,
- Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler Sunday (Easter) with a slight (20%) chance of coastal rain in the afternoon, a slight (20%) chance of rain at night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
- A slight (20%) chance of AM showers, just mostly cloudy and a bit warmer Monday afternoon, then partly cloudy Monday night.
- lows 42-36 highs 58-54.
- Mostly cloudy Tuesday, cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain Tuesday night,
- Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a (40%) chance of rain Wednesday and at night,
- Then mostly cloudy with rain and a bit warmer Thursday through Friday.
- highs 55-59 lows 42-49. (seasonal averages high 54 low 42)
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Forecast for the Cascades in Lane County:
- Mostly cloudy tonight and Saturday AM, partly cloudy in the afternoon and Saturday night,
- A slight (20%) chance of AM rain and snow showers, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with a (30%) chance of rain or snow Sunday afternoon, becoming mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain at night,
- A mix of clouds and sun with a (30%) chance of AM snow showers, a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of snow showers Monday afternoon, just partly cloudy Monday night.
- free air freezing level 7,500 ft. tonight and Saturday, 7,500 ft. falling to 7,000 ft. Saturday night, snow level 5,500 ft. Sunday, 5,000 ft. falling to 4,000 ft. Sunday night, 2,000 ft. Monday, then free air freezing level 4,000 ft. Monday night.
- lows 32-24 highs 52-45.
- A mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer Tuesday, cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain and snow Tuesday night,
- Cloudy and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of rain Wednesday, mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain at night,
- Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain likely (70%) Thursday and Thursday night,
- Then mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) and a bit warmer Friday.
- free air freezing level 4,500 ft. Tuesday, snow level 5,000 ft. Tuesday night, 6,500 ft. Wednesday, 7,500 ft. Wednesday night, 7,000 ft. Thursday, 7,500 ft. Thursday night, then 8,000 ft. Friday.
- highs 50-47 warming to 50 Friday lows 34-37.
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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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