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An Upper Level Low pressure Trough is sliding our way to return the rain. The graphics for days 1-3 show a front moving over Oregon late today through Wednesday. The graphics for days 3-7 show a frontal system along the coast next Tuesday.
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Air Quality Index:
Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 30 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 18 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 15 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:
- Partly cloudy and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of showers late this afternoon (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), becoming cloudy with evening showers likely (70%), a good (50%) chance of showers late tonight (0.10 in. of rain possible),
- Mostly cloudy with a (40%) of AM showers, a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of showers Wednesday afternoon (under 0.10 in. of rain possible) and at night,
- A bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of showers Thursday, just mostly cloudy in the evening, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers late Thursday night.
- highs 72-60 lows 52-43.
- A mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of showers Friday , just partly cloudy Friday night,
- Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Saturday, Sunday, mostly clear Saturday night and Sunday night,
- Then mostly sunny but a bit cooler Monday.
- highs 63-82 cooling to 75 Monday lows 42-49. (seasonal averages high 66 low 42)
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Eugene-Springfield Pollen Count
Grass………. Moderate (8)
Trees………. High (239)
Last Counted: 5/3/18
Data Courtesy of Oregon Allergy Associates
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Forecast for Roseburg:
- Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a (40%) chance of showers this afternoon (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), cloudy with a (30%) chance of showers tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
- Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Wednesday and a bit cooler in the afternoon, a slight (20%) chance of showers late Wednesday night and Thursday, a bit cooler in the afternoon, just mostly cloudy Thursday night.
- highs 78-66 lows 52-45.
- Partly cloudy and a bit warmer Friday, mostly clear Friday night,
- Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Saturday and Sunday, mostly clear Saturday night, clear Sunday night,
- Then sunny but a bit cooler Monday.
- highs 70-86 cooling to 80 Monday lows 46-53. (seasonal averages high 68 low 46)
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Forecast for The South Oregon Coast Including Coos Bay and North Bend:
- Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with showers becoming likely (70%) this afternoon (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), evening coastal showers likely (70%) and a good (50%) chance of coastal showers late tonight while , a (30%) chance of inland showers tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
- Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers and a bit cooler Wednesday (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), a slight (20%) chance of showers late at night and Thursday then partly cloudy at night.
- highs 64-58 lows 52-45.
- Partly cloudy and a bit warmer Friday, mostly clear Friday night,
- Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Saturday, mostly clear at night,
- Sunny Sunday and a bit warmer, clear Sunday night,
- Then sunny but a bit cooler Monday.
- highs 60-68 cooling to 63 Monday lows 46-52. (seasonal averages high 58 low 46)
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Forecast for the Cascades in Lane County:
- A mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a slight chance of showers this afternoon, showers likely (70%) with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms late this afternoon and evening (0.25 in. of rain possible, more in storms), showers likely (70%) late tonight (0.25 in. of rain possible, more in storms),
- Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers and a bit cooler Wednesday, a slight (20%) chance of showers at night,
- Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of AM rain and snow showers, a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow showers Thursday afternoon and Thursday night.
- snow level above 8,000 ft. this afternoon and tonight, 6,500 ft. Wednesday and Wednesday night, 5,500 ft. Thursday, then 4,500 ft. Thursday night.
- highs 66-49 lows 40-30.
- A mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow showers Friday, just partly cloudy at night,
- Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Saturday, mostly clear Saturday night,
- Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Sunday, mostly clear at night,
- Then mostly sunny but a bit cooler Monday.
- snow level 3,500 ft. Friday afternoon, free air freezing level 7,000 ft. rising to 9,000 ft. late Friday night, 9,000 ft. rising to 11,000 ft. Saturday, 11,000 ft. rising to 13,000 ft. Saturday night, 13,000 ft. falling to 12,000 ft. Sunday afternoon, 12,000 ft. Sunday night and Monday AM, then snow level above 8,000 ft. Monday afternoon.
- highs 49-68 lows 33-39.
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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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