Here is my weekly weather quiz question. What is a “Lenticular Cloud?
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An Upper Level High Pressure Ridge is moving in seriously warming us up to not only normal temperatures, but even above normal temperatures. The graphics for days 1-3 Show no frontal systems moving into Oregon. The graphics for days 3-7 Saturday through next Wednesday show a quiet weather pattern until a frontal system slides into the Pacific Northwest next Sunday and Monday.
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Air Quality Index:
Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 16 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 9 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 8 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)
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ADVISORIES:
- NONE AT THIS TIME.
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:
- Partly cloudy and a bit warmer today, partly cloudy tonight,
- Partly cloudy and a bit warmer Thursday, clear at night,
- Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Friday, then mostly clear Friday night.
- highs 74-83 lows 49-52.
- Mostly sunny and a bit cooler Saturday, mostly clear Saturday night,
- A mix of clouds and sun and colder Sunday, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers at night,
- Clouds and sun with a slight (20%) chance of AM showers, a bit cooler with a (30%) chance of showers Monday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening showers, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers late Monday night,
- Then a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a (30%) chance of showers Tuesday.
- highs 79-57 warming to 62 Tuesday lows 46-43 warning t0 45 Monday night. (seasonal averages high 64 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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Eugene-Springfield Pollen Count:
Grass Pollen: Low (0)
Tree Pollen: Very High (968)
Last counted: 4.25.23
Data courtesy of Oregon Allergy Associates.
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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:
- Partly cloudy and warmer today, partly cloudy tonight,
- Some AM clouds, sunny and a bit warmer Thursday afternoon, mostly clear at night,
- Sunny and a bit warmer Friday, then clear Friday night.
- highs 78-90 lows 52-55.
- Mostly sunny and a bit cooler Saturday, mostly clear Saturday night,
- Mostly cloudy and cooler Sunday, mostly cloudy at night,
- Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of showers and Monday night,
- Then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Tuesday.
- highs 83-59 warming to 63 Tuesday lows 49-44 warming to 46 Monday night. (seasonal averages high 66 low 44)
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Forecast for The South Oregon Coast Including Coos Bay and North Bend:
- Some AM clouds, mostly sunny and a bit warmer this afternoon, partly cloudy tonight,
- Some AM clouds, sunny and a bit warmer Thursday afternoon, mostly clear in the evening, mostly cloudy late at night,
- AM clouds, sunny and a bit warmer Friday afternoon, then mostly clear Friday night.
- highs 65-72 lows 46-48 cooling back to 46 Friday night.
- Mostly sunny and cooler Saturday, mostly clear in the evening, mostly clear in the evening, partly cloudy Saturday night,
- Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler Sunday, mostly cloudy at night,
- Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers and a bit cooler Monday, a slight (20%) chance of showers Monday night,
- Then mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of showers Tuesday.
- highs 64-55 warming to 57 Tuesday lows 44-42. (seasonal averages high 58 low 45)
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Forecast for the Northern Oregon Cascades including the Cascades in Lane County:
- Partly cloudy and warmer today, partly cloudy tonight,
- Partly cloudy and a bit warmer Thursday, mostly clear at night,
- Sunny and a bit warmer Friday, then clear Friday night.
- free air freezing level 12,000 ft. today and tonight, 12,000 ft. rising to 13.000 ft. 13,000 ft. Thursday afternoon, 14,000 ft. Thursday night and Friday, then 13,000 ft. Friday night.
- highs 63-74 lows 39-45.
- Mostly sunny and a bit cooler Saturday, mostly clear Saturday night,
- Partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance showers and colder Sunday afternoon, a (40%) chance of evening showers, mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of showers late at night,
- Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM snow showers, a mix of clouds and sun with a good (50%) chance of showers and a bit cooler Monday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of evening showers, partly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers late Monday night,
- Then a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of showers Tuesday.
- free air freezing level 13,000 ft. Saturday and Saturday night, snow level 8,000 ft. Sunday, 6,500 ft. Sunday night, 5,500 ft Monday, 6,000 ft. Monday night, then 6,500 ft. Tuesday.
- highs 72-55 cooling to 47 Monday warming to 53 Tuesday lows 40-32.
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