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http://eugenedailynews.com/2018/04/happy-anniversary-ill-bet-you-didnt-know-about-this-one/
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An Upper Level Low Pressure Trough (Shaded “U” shape with arrows) takes over returning the chances for precipitation. The graphics for days 1-3 show weak frontal systems that brought more clouds and a chance of showers for your Easter Sunday and early in the week. The graphics for days 3-7 show the frontal systems that will move through the Pacific Northwest Tuesday through next Sunday.
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Air Quality Index:
Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 8 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 16 in the Hood category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 4 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 FROST ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM UNTIL 9 AM TUESDAY FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST.
- A WIND 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:
- A mix of clouds and sun today with a good (50%) chance of AM showers, a slight (20%) chance of showers and a bit cooler this afternoon (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), partly cloudy with patchy fog late tonight,
- Mostly cloudy with patchy AM fog, just mostly cloudy and a bit warmer Tuesday afternoon, cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening rain, a (40%) chance of rain late Tuesday night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
- Cloudy and a bit warmer with a (40%) chance of rain Wednesday, a good (50%) chance of rain at night.
- highs 49-59 lows 30-45.
- Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain likely (70%) Thursday, rain Thursday night,
- Showers likely (70%) Friday and a bit warmer, rain likely (70%) at night,
- Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit cooler Saturday, showers Saturday night,
- Then cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers Sunday.
- highs 59-54 lows 49-42. (seasonal averages high 59 low 38)
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Eugene-Springfield Pollen Count
Grass………. Low (0)
Trees………. High (245)
Last Counted: 3/28/18
Data Courtesy of Oregon Allergy Associates.
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Forecast for Roseburg:
- Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow showers this AM, just partly cloudy and a bit cooler this afternoon, mostly clear with areas of frost late tonight,
- Areas of AM frost, mostly cloudy and a bit warmer Tuesday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Tuesday night,
- Then mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a (30%) chance of rain Wednesday, cloudy with a (%) chance of evening rain, rain likely (70%) late Wednesday night.
- highs 59-62 lows 33-46.
- Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain Thursday and Thursday night,
- Showers and a bit warmer Friday, rain likely (70%) and a bit cooler Friday night,
- Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit cooler Saturday, showers likely (70%) and cooler at night,
- Then mostly cloudy with showers likely (70%) Sunday.
- highs 66-60 lows 47-50 cooling back to 47 Friday night. (seasonal averages high 60 low 41)
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Forecast for The South Oregon Coast Including Coos Bay and North Bend:
- Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM coastal showers while a slight (20%) chance of AM inland rain and snow showers, just partly cloudy and a bit warmer this afternoon, mostly clear this evening, partly cloudy with areas of frost late tonight,
- Areas of AM frost, mostly cloudy and a bit warmer Tuesday afternoon, cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Tuesday night,
- Cloudy and a bit warmer with a (40%) chance of rain Wednesday, then rain at night.
- highs 53-59 lows 35-47.
- Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit cooler Thursday and Thursday night,
- Mostly cloudy with showers and a bit warmer Friday, rain and a bit cooler Friday night and Saturday, then showers likely (70%) Saturday night and Sunday (a bit warmer).
- highs near 56 lows 50-43. (seasonal averages high 54 low 42)
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Forecast for the Cascades in Lane County:
- A mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler today with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow showers this AM (1 in. of snow possible), just mostly clear and cold tonight,
- A mix of clouds and sun and warmer Tuesday, becoming cloudy with with a slight (20%) chance of evening rain and snow, a (40%) chance of rain and snow late Tuesday night (1 in. of snow possible),
- Then cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow Wednesday AM, a good 50%) chance of rain and a bit warmer in the afternoon (1 in. of snow possible) and at night.
- free air freezing level at the surface today, 4,000 ft. falling to the surface late tonight, 4,500 ft. rising to 7,000 ft. Tuesday afternoon, snow level 4,500 ft. Tuesday night, 5,000 ft. Wednesday, then 7,000 ft. Wednesday night.
- highs 34-50 lows 22-36.
- Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain likely (70%) Thursday, rain Thursday night,
- Mostly cloudy with showers likely (70%) and a bit warmer Friday, rain likely (70%) at night,
- Rain and a bit cooler Saturday, rain and snow showers and breezy Saturday night,
- Then mostly cloudy with rain and snow showers likely (70%) and a bit cooler Sunday.
- snow level 7,000 ft. Thursday, 8,000 ft. Thursday night and Friday, rain likely (70%) Friday night, 7,000 ft. Saturday, 4,500 ft. Saturday night, then 4,000 ft. Sunday.
- highs 47-50 Friday cooling to 42 Sunday lows 38-30.
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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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