Apr
21.
Here is my new weekly weather quiz question “What is a “Rear Flank Downdraft?”
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An Upper Level Low Pressure Trough (“U” shape) brought the Pacific Northwest a small chance of rain. Now it’s time for dry weather and sunshine. The graphics for days 1-3 show the cold front that moved through Oregon Saturday for cooling and a few showers. The next front is on the way. The graphics for days 3-7 Thursday through Monday show a frontal system that moved across the Pacific Northwest Wednesday. Another frontal system will weaken and push in Friday, then a complex frontal system will be offshore headed our way next Saturday.
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Air Quality Index:
Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 18 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 19 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 48 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)
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ADVISORIES:
- A FROST ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM TODAY FOR THE NORTH OREGON COAST RANGE LOWLANDS, THE NORTH OREGON COAST RANGE, THE UPPER HOOD RIVER VALLEY, AND THE CLACKAMAS COUNTY CASCADE FOOTHILLS.
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:
- Areas of AM frost, mostly sunny and a bit warmer this afternoon (Earth Day), mostly cloudy tonight,
- A mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer Tuesday, mostly clear in the evening, partly cloudy with patchy fog late at night,
- Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM showers, partly cloudy and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of showers Wednesday afternoon, then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Wednesday night.
- highs 67-72 cooling to 64 Wednesday lows 42-44.
- Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a showers likely (70%) Thursday, showers Thursday night.
- Mostly cloudy with showers likely (70%) and a bit warmer Friday, a good (50%) chance of showers at night,
- Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM showers, partly cloudy and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of showers Saturday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers Saturday night,
- Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM showers, then a mix of clouds and sun with a good (50%) of showers Sunday afternoon.
- highs 57-62 lows 47-43. (seasonal averages high 63 low 41)
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EUGENE-SPRINGFIELD POLLEN COUNT:
GRASS: ABSENT (0)
TREES: HIGH (1104)
WEEDS: LOW (12)
Measured 4.21.24
Data courtesy of Oregon Allergy Associates.
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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 and a bit warmer today (Earth Day), mostly cloudy tonight,
- Partly cloudy and a bit warmer Tuesday, partly cloudy at night,
- Mostly cloudy start, partly cloudy and a bit cooler Wednesday afternoon and evening, then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain late Wednesday night.
- highs 72-74 cooling to 67 Wednesday lows 46-43 warming to 45 Wednesday night.
- Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain, a bit cooler with rain likely (70%) Thursday afternoon, rain Thursday night,
- Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit warmer Friday, a good (50%) chance of rain at night,
- Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a (30%) chance of rain Saturday, a (30%) chance of rain Saturday night,
- Then mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a (40%) chance of rain Sunday.
- highs 58-64 lows 48-45. (seasonal averages high 65 low 43)
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Forecast for The South Oregon Coast Including Coos Bay and North Bend:
- Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer today (Earth Day), partly cloudy tonight,
- Mostly cloudy start, partly cloudy and cooler Tuesday afternoon and evening, mostly cloudy late at night,
- Mostly cloudy Wednesday, then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain late Wednesday night.
- highs 65-59 lows 44-42 warming back to 44 Wednesday night.
- Mostly cloudy with AM rain likely (70%), rain and a bit cooler Thursday afternoon, rain Thursday night,
- Mostly cloudy with AM rain likely (70%), a good (50%) chance of rain and a bit warmer Friday afternoon, a (40%) chance of rain at night,
- Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain Saturday and Saturday night,
- Then mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Sunday.
- highs 54-57 lows 47-44. (seasonal average high 57 low 45)
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Forecast for the Northern Oregon Cascades including the Cascades in Lane County:
- Mostly sunny and warmer today (Earth Day), becoming mostly cloudy tonight,
- A mix of clouds and sun with a slight (20%) chance of showers Tuesday afternoon, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Tuesday night,
- A mix of clouds and sun and cooler with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow showers Wednesday, then mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow showers Wednesday night.
- free air freezing level 10,000 ft. today and tonight, snow level 7,000 ft. falling to 5,000 ft. late Tuesday afternoon, 7,000 ft. falling to 5,500 ft. late Tuesday night, 5,000 ft. Wednesday, then 5,500 ft. Wednesday night.
- highs 62-52 lows 38-33.
- Mostly cloudy with rain and snow showers and a bit cooler Thursday, rain and snow showers Thursday night,
- Mostly cloudy with rain and snow showers Friday, rain showers likely (70%) with a (%) chance of snow showers at night,
- Mostly cloudy with rain and snow showers likely (70%) Saturday, a (50%) chance of rain and snow showers Saturday night,
- Then mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain and snow showers likely (70%) Sunday.
- snow level 5,000 ft. Thursday, 5,500 ft. Thursday night, then 5,000 ft. Friday through Sunday.
- highs 43-46 lows 34-32.
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