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http://eugenedailynews.com/2018/04/i-feel-the-earth-move-but-some-people-cant/
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Here is my weekly weather quiz question for the last time. What is a “Disdrometer?” Here is the correct answer. A Disdrometer is a piece of equipment that measures and records the size distribution of raindrops. I’ll have a new weekly weather quiz question for you starting Monday. The first person to post the correct answer as a comment on this page will win a week of free personalized weather forecasts tailored to your needs. Good luck.
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An Upper Level High Pressure Ridge takes over bringing dry and sunny weather at least for a while. The graphics for days 3-7 show the frontal systems that will be affecting the Pacific Northwest from Wednesday through next Sunday.
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Air Quality Index:
Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 14 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 11 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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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:
- Clear tonight,
- Mostly sunny and warmer Monday, clear at night,
- Sunny and a bit warmer Tuesday, partly cloudy Tuesday night and Wednesday AM, mostly sunny and a bit warmer in the afternoon, then partly cloudy Wednesday night.
- lows 36-47 highs 75-78.
- Partly cloudy and a bit cooler Thursday, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Thursday night,
- Mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of showers and a bit cooler Friday, a (40%) chance of showers Friday night and Saturday, then cloudy with a (40%) chance of showers Saturday night and Sunday.
- highs 67-59 lows 47-44. (seasonal averages high 62 low 40)
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Eugene-Springfield Pollen Count
Grass………. Low (0)
Trees………. Moderate (41)
Last Counted: 4/18/18
Data Courtesy of Oregon Allergy Associates
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Forecast for Roseburg:
- Clear tonight,
- Sunny and and warmer Monday and Tuesday, clear at night,
- Then partly cloudy and a bit warmer Wednesday and Wednesday night.
- lows 40-52 highs 82-85.
- Partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers and a bit cooler Thursday, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Thursday night,
- Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a (30%) chance of showers Friday and at night,
- Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of showers and a bit cooler Saturday and Saturday night,
- Then mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a (30%) chance of showers Sunday.
- highs 75-62 lows 49-45. (seasonal averages high 64 low 43)
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Forecast for The South Oregon Coast Including Coos Bay and North Bend:
- Clear tonight,
- Sunny and a bit warmer Monday, clear Monday night,
- Sunny Tuesday AM, partly and a bit cooler Tuesday afternoon, mostly clear in the evening, partly cloudy late at night,
- Then partly cloudy and a bit warmer Wednesday and Wednesday night.
- lows 39-50 highs 70-67 warming back to 70 Wednesday.
- Partly cloudy and cooler with a slight (20%) chance of showers Thursday, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Thursday night,
- Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a (30%) chance of showers Friday and at night,
- A (40%) chance of showers Saturday and Saturday night,
- Then mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a (30%) chance of showers Sunday.
- highs 60-56 lows 48-46. (seasonal averages high 56 low 44)
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Forecast for the Cascades in Lane County:
- Clear tonight,
- Mostly sunny and warmer Monday and Tuesday, mostly clear at night,
- Then partly cloudy and a bit cooler Wednesday and Wednesday night.
- free air freezing level 8,000 ft. rising to 9,000 ft. late tonight, 10,000 ft. rising to 11,000 ft. Monday afternoon, then 12,000 ft. Monday night through Wednesday night.
- lows 32-43 highs 62-68.
- Partly cloudy and a bit cooler Thursday, mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of showers Thursday night,
- A mix of clouds and sun and much cooler with a (40%) chance of showers Friday, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers at night and Saturday, cloudy and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of showers Saturday night,
- Then cloudy and a bit cooler with a (40%) chance of rain and snow showers Sunday.
- free air freezing level 12,000 ft. Thursday, snow level above 8,000 ft. Thursday and Friday, 7,500 ft. Friday night, 5,500 ft. Saturday, 6,000 ft. Saturday night, then 5,500 ft. Sunday.
- highs 62-45 lows 40-34.
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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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