Jun
20.
Here is my weekly weather quiz question. What is “Mackeral Sky? “
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An Upper Level Low Pressure Trough (“U” shape) over the Pacific Northwest will keep up the chances for rain. The graphics for days 1-3 show no frontal systems approaching the Pacific Northwest. The graphics for days 3-7 Saturday through Wednesday show no major frontal systems moving into Oregon.
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Air Quality Index:
Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 22 in the Good category measuring Ozone.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 5 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 19 in the Good category measuring Ozone.
Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)
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ADVISORIES
- A FREEZE WARNING IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM TODAY FOR THE KLAMATH BASIN, NORTHERN AND EASTERN KLAMATH COUNTY, WESTERN LAKE COUNTY, AND CENTRAL AND EASTERN LAKE COUNTY.
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 sunny and warmer today (Summer Solstice 7:57 am), clear to night,
- Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Thursday, partly cloudy at night,
- Partly cloudy and a bit cooler Friday, then partly cloudy Friday night.
- highs 78-85 cooling back to 78 Friday lows 50-52 cooling to 50 Friday night.
- Partly cloudy and a bit warmer Saturday, partly cloudy Saturday night,
- Partly cloudy and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of showers Sunday afternoon and at night,
- A mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of showers Monday and in the evening, just partly cloudy late Monday night,
- Then partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Tuesday.
- highs 80-75 lows near 52. (seasonal averages high 76 low 48)
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Eugene-Springfield Pollen Count:
Grass Pollen: High (32)
Weeds: Low (4)
Tree Pollen: Low (6)
Last counted: 6.20.23
Data courtesy of Oregon Allergy Associates.
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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:
- Sunny and warmer today (Summer Solstice 7:57 am), clear tonight,
- Sunny and warmer Thursday, clear in the evening, partly cloudy late at night,
- Partly cloudy and a bit cooler Friday, then partly cloudy Friday night.
- highs 82-88 cooling to 80 Friday low 53-55.
- Partly cloudy and a bit warmer Saturday, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening showers, just partly cloudy late Saturday night,
- Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM showers, a bit cooler with a (30%) chance of showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms Sunday afternoon, a slight (20%) chance of showers Sunday night,
- Partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM showers, mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a (30%) chance of showers Monday afternoon, then partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Monday night and Tuesday.
- highs 82-78 lows near 55. (seasonal averages high 78 low 53)
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Forecast for The South Oregon Coast Including Coos Bay and North Bend:
- Sunny and a bit warmer today (Summer Solstice 7:57 am), mostly clear tonight,
- AM clouds, sunny and a bit warmer Thursday, mostly cloudy at night,
- Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler Friday, then mostly cloudy Friday night.
- highs 70-72 cooling to 67 Friday lows 50-52.
- Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer Saturday, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers late Saturday night,
- Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of Sunday a slight (20%) chance of showers at night,
- Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a (30%) chance of showers Monday, a slight (20%) chance of showers Monday night,
- Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM showers, then partly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of showers Tuesday afternoon.
- highs 69-66 warming to 68 Tuesday lows near 52. (seasonal averages high 64 low 52)
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Forecast for the Northern Oregon Cascades including the Cascades in Lane County:
- Mostly sunny and warmer today (Summer Solstice 7:57 am), mostly clear tonight,
- Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Thursday, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening showers, just partly cloudy at night,
- Partly cloudy and a bit cooler Friday with a (50%) chance of afternoon showers, a slight (20%) chance of evening showers, then partly cloudy Friday night.
- free air freezing level 8,000 ft. rising to 9,000 ft. this afternoon, 10,000 ft. rising to 11,000 ft. late tonight, 10,000 ft. Thursday, then snow level above 8,000 ft. Friday and Friday night.
- highs 64-70 cooling to 65 Friday lows 39-43 cooling to 41 Friday night.
- Partly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of showers and thunderstorms Saturday afternoon, partly cloudy with a (40%) chance of evening showers, a slight (20%) chance of showers late Saturday night,
- Partly cloudy and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of showers Sunday afternoon and at night,
- A mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of showers Monday, partly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of evening showers , partly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers late Monday night,
- Clouds and sun with a slight (20%) chance of AM showers, then a mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with a (40%) chance of showers Tuesday afternoon.
- snow level above 8,000 ft. Saturday through Tuesday.
- highs 67-60 lows 44-42.
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