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An Upper Level Low Pressure Trough (“U” shape) is moving inland over the Pacific Northwest. The graphics for days 1-3  show the next front moving into Oregon Wednesday. The graphics for days 3-7     Saturday through Wednesday show a the parade of frontal systems approaching the Pacific Northwest.
Note: Willamette Pass, Hoodoo, and Mt Ashland are all open for skiing. Check their web pages for details.
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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 20 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 54 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)
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ADVISORIES:
  • A DENSE FOG ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM TODAY FOR THE EASTERN COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE OF OREGON.
  • A DENSE FOG ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM TODAY FOR THE OREGON LOWER TREASURE VALLEY.

HEALTH ADVISORIES:

  • A PUBLIC HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR UNSAFE LEVELS OF FECAL BACTERIA IN OCEAN WATERS AT BEVERLY BEACH IN LINCOLN COUNTY. PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE WATER IN THIS AREA UNTIL THE ADVISORY IS LIFTED. UNSAFE LEVELS OF FECAL BACTERIA CAN CAUSE DIARRHEA, STOMACH CRAMPS, SKIN RASHES, UPPER RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND OTHER ILLNESSES. CHILDREN, THE ELDERLY, AND THOSE WITH A COMPROMISED IMMUNE SYSTEM SHOULD USE EXTRA CAUTION AS THEY ARE MORE VULNERABLE TO TO ILLNESSES FROM WATERBORNE BACTERIA. VISITORS SHOULD AVOID WADING IN NEARBY CREEKS, POOLS OF WATER ON THE BEACH, OR IN DISCOLORED WATER, AND STAY CLEAR OF WATER RUNOFF FLOWING INTO THE OCEAN.
  • A RECREATIONAL USE HEALTH ADVISORY HAS BEEN EXPANDED FOR THE AREA FROM THE ROSS ISLAND LAGOON TO RIVERPLACE MARINA IN MULTNOMAH COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF A CYANOBACTERIA BLOOM. PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH SPEED WATER ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS OF THE LAKE AND SLOUGH WHERE BLOOMS ARE, AS THE MAJOR ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER, THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. THE OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THE AREA AND ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS CATCH AND RELEASE FISHING, CAMPING, HIKING, BILKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY. SPRAYS COULD LEAD TO THE RISK OF INHALING CYANOTOXINS. DRINKING WATER FROM THE LAKE IS ESPECIALLY DANGEROUS.
  • A RECREATIONAL USE HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR THE WILLAMETTE RIVER FROM ROSS ISLAND DOWNSTREAM (NORTH) TO THE AREA NEAR CATHEDRAL PARK IN PORTLAND, IN MULTNOMAH COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF A CYANOBACTERIA BLOOM. PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH SPEED WATER ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS OF THE LAKE AND SLOUGH WHERE BLOOMS ARE, AS THE MAJOR ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER, THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. THE OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THE AREA AND ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, CAMPING, HIKING, BILKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY. SPRAYS COULD LEAD TO THE RISK OF INHALING CYANOTOXINS.DO NOT DRINK THE WATER.
  • A RECREATIONAL USE HEALTH ADVISORY CONTINUES IN EFFECT FOR ARRONS LAKE, BUT HAS BEEN LIFTED FOR PETE’S SLOUGH AND STURGEON LAKE ON SAUVIE ISLAND DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF A CYANOBACTERIA BLOOM. PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH SPEED WATER ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS OF THE LAKE AND SLOUGH WHERE BLOOMS ARE, AS THE MAJOR ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER, THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. THE OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THE AREA AND ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, CAMPING, HIKING, BILKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY. SPRAYS COULD LEAD TO THE RISK OF INHALING CYANOTOXINS.
  • A RECREATIONAL USE HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR AGENCY LAKE AND EXTENDED THE ADVISORY FOR THE SOUTHERN PORTION OF UPPER KLAMATH LAKE, FROM HOWARD’S BAY SOUTH TO THE LINK RIVER DAM  IN KLAMATH COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF A CYANOBACTERIA BLOOM. PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH SPEED WATER ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS OF THE RESERVOIR WHERE BLOOMS ARE, AS THE MAJOR ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER, THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. THE OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT AND ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, CAMPING, HIKING, BILKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY. SPRAYS COULD LEAD TO THE RISK OF INHALING CYANOTOXINS.
  • 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 AM rain, showers and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms this afternoon (0.50 in. of rain possible, more in storms), evening showers with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms, showers late tonight (0.50 in. of rain possible, more in storms),
  • Mostly cloudy with AM showers likely (70%), a good (50%) of showers and a bit cooler Thursday afternoon (0.10 in. of rain possible), a good (50%) chance of evening showers, rain likely (70%) at night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Then mostly cloudy with rain Friday and Friday night.
  • highs 54-52 lows 44-49.
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit warmer Saturday, rain Saturday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain likely (70%), a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of rain Sunday afternoon, a good (50%) chance of rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of rain Monday, rain likely (70%) Monday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain likely (70%) Tuesday.
  • highs 57-62 cooling to 58 Tuesday lows near 49. (seasonal averages high 49 low 35)
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Home Wood Heating Advisory:
Eugene-Springfield: GREEN- Burning wood in wood stoves or fireplaces is allowed.
Oakridge: GREEN- Burning wood in wood stoves or fireplaces is allowed.
*Pellet stoves can be used anytime since they don’t produce the particulate smoke.
Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)
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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain likely (70%) and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms, showers likely (70%) with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms and cooler this afternoon (0.10 in. of rain possible), evening showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms, rain likely (70%) with a good (50%) chance of with rain and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms late tonight (0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with a (30%) of rain Thursday (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), partly cloudy with a (40%) chance evening rain, then cloudy a (40%) chance of rain late at night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain Friday and Friday night.
  • highs 53-55 lows 43-50.
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain, a bit warmer with rain likely (70%) Saturday afternoon, evening rain likely (70%), a good (50%) chance of rain late Saturday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of rain Sunday, a slight (20%) chance of rain late at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a (40%) chance of rain Monday, a (40%) chance of rain Monday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain likely (70%) Tuesday.
  • highs 59-64 cooling to 60 Tuesday lows 50-52. (seasonal averages high 51  low 37).

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Forecast for The South Oregon Coast Including Coos Bay and North Bend:

  • Mostly cloudy with coastal showers likely (70%) and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms and a bit warmer today while inland AM rain likely (70%) with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms with inland showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms and a bit warmer this afternoon (0.25 in. of rain possible), coastal showers showers with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms at night while inland rain with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a (30%) of rain Thursday (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), partly cloudy with a slight (20%) of evening coastal rain and cloudy with coastal rain late Thursday night while partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening inland rain and cloudy with inland rain late at night (0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain Friday, then rain Friday night.
  • highs 55-58 lows 48-46 warming to 50 Friday night.
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain, rain likely (70%) and a bit warmer Saturday afternoon, rain likely (70%) Saturday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain likely (70%), a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of rain Sunday afternoon, a good (50%) chance of rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of rain Monday, a good (50%) chance of evening rain, rain likely (70%) late Monday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain likely (70%) Tuesday.
  • highs 62-65 cooling to 63 Tuesday lows near 52. (seasonal averages high 54 low 41)
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Forecast for the Northern Oregon Cascades including the Cascades in Lane County:

  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain, showers and a bit cooler this afternoon (0.75 in. of rain possible), evening showers with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms, rain and snow showers late tonight (0.25 in. of rain possible, 1-3 in. of snow possible),
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain and snow showers Thursday afternoon, rain and snow likely (70%) late at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain with snow likely (70%), rain and a bit warmer Friday afternoon, rain Friday night.
  • snow level 5,500 ft. today, 4,000 ft. tonight, 4,500 ft. Thursday, 5,000 ft. Thursday night, 7,000 ft. Friday, then above 8,000 ft. Friday night.
  • highs 36-34 lows 30-28 warming to 36 Friday night.
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit warmer Saturday, rain likely (70%) Saturday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain likely (70%), a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of rain Sunday, a good (50%) chance of rain at night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun with good (50%) chance of rain and a bit warmer Monday and in the evening, rain likely (70%) late Monday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain Tuesday.
  • snow level  8,000 ft. Saturday through Monday night, then 7,500 ft. Tuesday.
  • highs 36-38 lows 35-38.

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