Check out my latest Eugene Daily News Weather Or Not column:
http://eugenedailynews.com/2018/10/the-wildfire-smoke-may-be-gone-but-what-about/
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Here is my weekly weather quiz question. What is a “Gust Front?” 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 Low Pressure Trough (Shaded “U” shape with arrows) is controlling our Fall weather pattern. The graphics for days 1-3 show the front moving through Oregon today. The graphics for days 3-7 show a cold front moving southward through the Northwest Friday night into Saturday.
Note: Due to the continued fire danger, the outdoor burning season has been delayed until October 20th. The next update on the burning season will be issued at 7 pm October 19th. Remember, burning is always prohibited within the city of Eugene.
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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 8 in the Good 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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ADVISORIES:
HEALTH 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 AM showers, a mix of clouds and sun with a slight (20%) chance of showers and a bit cooler this afternoon (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), just mostly cloudy tonight,
- AM clouds and sun, mostly sunny and a bit warmer Wednesday afternoon, mostly clear with patchy fog at night,
- Patchy fog Thursday AM, sunny and a bit warmer in the afternoon, then mostly clear with areas of fog Thursday night.
- highs 62-68 lows 45-38.
- Areas of AM fog, mostly sunny and a bit warmer Friday, clear at night,
- Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Saturday and Sunday, mostly clear both nights,
- Then mostly sunny and a bit cooler Monday.
- highs 70-74 cooling to 72 Monday lows 40-42. (seasonal averages high 68 low 42)
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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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Your College Football Forecast
Saturday October 13th:
Ducks vs Washington at Autzen Stadium – Kickoff: 12:30 PM PDT – Mostly sunny 65, warming to 73 by the end of the game.
The Beavers have a bye week.
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Forecast for Roseburg:
- Patchy fog with a good (50%) chance of scattered AM showers, a good (50%) chance of isolated showers and slightly warmer this afternoon (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), just mostly cloudy with patchy fog tonight,
- Mostly cloudy with patchy AM fog, becoming sunny and a bit warmer Wednesday afternoon, mostly clear at night,
- Patchy AM fog, sunny and a bit warmer Thursday, then clear Thursday night.
- highs 65-72 lows 46-42.
- Sunny and a bit warmer Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday, clear each night.
- highs 74-76 cooling to 75 Monday lows 42-46 cooling back to 42 Sunday night. (seasonal averages high 70 low 46)
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Forecast for The South Oregon Coast Including Coos Bay and North Bend,
- Patchy AM fog with a (40%) chance of scattered showers while a (40%) chance of isolated inland showers and a bit cooler this afternoon (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), mostly cloudy with patchy fog late tonight,
- AM clouds and patchy fog, sunny and a bit warmer Wednesday afternoon, mostly clear at night,
- Patchy AM fog, sunny and a bit warmer Thursday, then clear at night.
- highs 62-67 lows near46.
- Sunny and a bit warmer Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, clear each night,
- Then sunny but a bit cooler Monday.
- highs 67-69 cooling to 65 Monday lows 47-50. (seasonal averages high 62 low 47)
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Forecast for the Cascades in Lane County:
- Mostly cloudy with showers and a bit cooler today (0.25 in. of rain possible), a slight (20%) chance of showers tonight,
- Partly cloudy and a bit warmer Wednesday, mostly clear Wednesday night,
- Sunny and a bit warmer Thursday, then mostly clear at night.
- snow level 7,500 ft. falling to 6,500 ft. this afternoon, 6,500 ft. tonight, free air freezing level 7,500 ft. rising to 8,000 ft. Wednesday, 9,000 ft. falling to 8,000 ft. late Wednesday night, 9,000 ft. rising to 10,000 ft. Thursday afternoon, then 12,000 ft. Thursday night.
- highs 44-53 lows 35-32.
- Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Thursday and Friday, mostly clear both nights,
- Mostly sunny Saturday, Sunday and Monday, mostly clear Saturday night and Sunday night.
- free air freezing level 13,000 ft. Friday, 12,000 ft. Friday night, 14,000 ft. Saturday, 12,000 ft. Saturday night, then 13,000 ft. Sunday through Monday.
- highs near 60 lows near 35.
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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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