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 for the last time. What is a “Gust Front?” Here is the correct answer. A Gust Front is the leading edge of gusty surface winds from thunderstorm downdrafts; sometimes associated with a shelf cloud or roll cloud. See also gustnado or outflow boundary. 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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A blocking Upper Level High Pressure Ridge (Shaded “arch” shape with arrows) has taken over bringing sunshine and warmer temperatures. The graphics for days 3-7 show a frontal system approaching the Pacific Northwest Wednesday, but high pressure should keep it away from us.
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 54 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 54 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 24 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)
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ADVISORIES:
- A FREEZE WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM UNTIL 9 AM TODAY FOR THE LOWER COLUMBIA BASIN OF OREGON, THE JOHN DAY BASIN, THE FOOTHILLS OF THE NORTHERN BLUE MOUNTAINS OF OREGON, THE FOOTHILLS OF THE SOUTHERN BLUE MOUNTAINS OF OREGON, AND NORTH CENTRAL OREGON, EASTERN CURRY COUNTY, JOSEPHINE COUNTY, AND JACKSON COUNTY.
- A FROST ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM UNTIL 9 AM TODAY FOR CENTRAL DOUGLAS COUNTY, EASTERN CURRY COUNTY, JOSEPHINE COUNTY, AND JACKSON COUNTY.
- A FREEZE WATCH IS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS MORNING FOR EASTERN CURRY COUNTY, JOSEPHINE COUNTY, AND JACKSON COUNTY.
- A RED FLAG WARNING IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MONDAY FOR MODERATE TO STRONG EAST WIND WITH POOR OVERNIGHT RELATIVE HUMIDITY RECOVERIES FOR THE WESTERN KLAMATH NATIONAL FOREST AND THE SISKIYOU MOUNTAINS.
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:
- Sunny and a bit warmer today, clear with areas of frost and patchy fog late tonight and Monday AM, sunny and a bit cooler in the afternoon, clear with areas of frost and patchy fog Monday night,
- Patchy AM frost and fog, sunny and a bit warmer Tuesday, then clear Tuesday night.
- highs 75-73 warming back to 75 Tuesday lows 32-35.
- Mostly sunny and slightly cooler Wednesday and Thursday, clear both nights,
- Then mostly sunny and a bit cooler Friday and Saturday, mostly clear Friday night.
- highs 74-70 lows 37-42. (seasonal averages high 65 low 41)
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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 20th:
Ducks vs Washington State at Martin Stadium, Pullman, WA – Kickoff: 4:30 PM PDT – Too early for a preliminary weather forecast.
Beavers vs California at Reser Stadium, Corvallis–Kickoff 1:00 PM PDT – Too early for a preliminary weather forecast.
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Forecast for Roseburg:
- Sunny and a bit warmer today, clear tonight,
- Sunny Monday, clear Monday night,
- Sunny and a bit warmer Tuesday, then clear at night.
- highs 78-80 lows 37-44.
- Sunny and a bit cooler Wednesday , clear Wednesday night,
- Sunny and slightly warmer Thursday, clear both nights,
- Sunny and a bit cooler Friday, clear at night,
- Then sunny and a bit warmer Saturday.
- highs 80-72 warming to 75 Saturday lows near 46. (seasonal averages high 67 low 45)
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Forecast for The South Oregon Coast Including Coos Bay and North Bend,
- Patchy AM coastal frost, sunny this afternoon, clear tonight,
- Sunny and a bit cooler Monday, clear at night,
- AM clouds, sunny and a bit warmer Tuesday afternoon, then mostly clear Tuesday night.
- highs 72-69 warming back to 72 Tuesday lows 42-48.
- Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer Wednesday, clear Wednesday night,
- Partly cloudy and a bit warmer Thursday, clear at night,
- Then partly cloudy and a bit cooler Friday and Saturday, clear Friday night.
- highs 66-68 cooling to 64 Friday lows 49-47. (seasonal averages high 61 low 46)
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Forecast for the Cascades in Lane County:
- Sunny and breezy and a bit cooler today, clear tonight,
- Sunny and a bit warmer Monday and Tuesday, clear both nights.
- free air freezing level 12,000 ft. today, 13,000 ft. falling to 12,000 ft. late tonight, 12,000 ft. rising to 13,000 ft. Monday afternoon, then 13,000 ft. Monday night through Tuesday night.
- highs 55-62 lows 32-35.
- Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Wednesday, mostly clear Wednesday night,
- Mostly sunny Thursday, mostly clear at night,
- Mostly sunny and a bit cooler Friday and Saturday, mostly clear Friday night,
- free air freezing level 13,000 ft. Wednesday and Wednesday night, 12,000 ft. Thursday, then 13,000 ft. Thursday night through Saturday.
- highs 63-60 lows 36-38.
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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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