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Here is my weekly weather quiz question. “What is the “Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale?”
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An Upper Level Low Pressure Trough (“U” shape) is moving closer to the Pacific Coast. The graphics for days 1-3 show a weak cold front moving through the Pacific Northwest Friday. The graphics for days 3-7 Monday through Friday show a weak cold front falling apart as it approaches the coast Thursday.
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Air Quality Index:
Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 37 in the Good category measuring Ozone.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 18 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 28 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA.org)
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ADVISORIES:
- A FREEZE WATCH IS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING FOR THE KLAMATH BASIN, NORTHERN AND EASTERN KLAMATH COUNTY AND WESTERN, 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:
- Partly cloudy this evening, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers late tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
- A mix of clouds and sun with a good (50%) chance of AM showers (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), a mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler Saturday afternoon, mostly clear Saturday night,
- Mostly sunny and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of showers Sunday afternoon (Father’s Day), mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening showers, just partly cloudy late at night,
- Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Monday, partly cloudy Mondayat night,
- lows 46-42 warming to 45 Monday night highs 67-70.
- Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Tuesday and Tuesday night,
- Sunny and a bit warmer Wednesday (Juneteenth), partly cloudy at night,
- Sunny and a bit warmer Thursday, partly cloudy in the evening, mostly clear late Thursday night,
- Then sunny Friday.
- highs 77-84 lows 48-52. (seasonal averages high 74 low 47)
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EUGENE-SPRINGFIELD POLLEN COUNT:
GRASS: HIGH (199)
TREES: LOW (7)
WEEDS: LOW (2)
Measured 6.14.24
Data courtesy of Oregon Allergy Associates.
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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:
- Becoming mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers late tonight,
- Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain, partly cloudy and a bit cooler Saturday afternoon, mostly clear with patchy fog late Saturday night,
- Patchy AM fog, partly cloudy and a bit warmer Sunday afternoon (Father’s Day), a slight (20%) chance of evening rain, just partly cloudy late Sunday night,
- Then partly cloudy Monday, then partly cloudy Monday night.
- lows 49-45 warming to 48 Monday night highs 69-72.
- Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Tuesday, mostly clear Tuesday night,
- Partly cloudy and a bit warmer Wednesday (Juneteenth) and Wednesday night.
- Then mostly sunny and a bit warmer Thursday and Friday, mostly clear Thursday night.
- highs 80-88 lows 52-55. (seasonal average high 76 low 52)
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Forecast for The South Oregon Coast Including Coos Bay and North Bend:
- Becoming mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of late evening coastal rain lasting overnight with patchy fog while mostly cloudy with late evening inland rain with patchy fog late tonight,
- Mostly cloudy patchy AM fog and a slight (20%) chance of rain, just partly cloudy and a bit warmer Saturday afternoon, mostly clear in the evening, partly cloudy with patchy fog late Saturday night,
- Patchy AM fog, partly cloudy and a bit warmer Sunday afternoon (Father’s Day), partly cloudy Sunday night with a slight (20%) chance of inland evening rain, just partly cloudy late at night,
- Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of showers Monday, partly cloudy in the evening, mostly cloudy at night.
- lows 47-43 warming to 46 Monday night highs 63-64.
- Partly cloudy and a bit warmer Tuesday, partly cloudy Tuesday night,
- Partly cloudy Wednesday (Juneteenth) and in the evening, mostly cloudy at night,
- Then partly cloudy Thursday through Friday.
- highs near 68 lows near 50. (seasonal average high 63 low 51)
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Forecast for the Northern Oregon Cascades including the Cascades in Lane County:
- Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers tonight,
- Mostly cloudy with good (50%) chance of AM rain and snow showers, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of showers Saturday afternoon, just partly cloudy Saturday night,
- Mostly sunny and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow showers Sunday, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of evening showers, a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow showers late at night,
- Mostly sunny with a slight (20%) chance of showers and a bit cooler Monday, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Monday night.
- snow level 7,000 ft. falling to 5,000 ft. late tonight, 4,500 ft. Saturday, free air freezing level 6,500 ft. falling to 6,000 ft. late Saturday night, snow level 5,500 ft. Sunday afternoon, snow level 5,000 ft. Sunday night, 5,500 ft. Monday, then 6,500 ft. Monday night.
- lows 33-30 warming to 35 Monday night highs 48-52 cooling to 49 Monday.
- Mostly cloudy and warmer with a slight (20%) chance of showers Tuesday, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening showers, mostly clear with a slight (20%) chance of showers late Tuesday night,
- Sunny and a bit warmer Wednesday (Juneteenth), partly cloudy at night,
- Then sunny and a bit warmer Thursday and Friday, partly cloudy in the evening, mostly clear late Thursday night,
- snow level 7,000 ft. Tuesday, 8,000 ft. Tuesday night, free air freezing level 11,000 ft. Wednesday, 12,000 ft. Wednesday night, 13,000 ft. Thursday, then 14,000 ft. Thursday night and Friday.
- highs 62-73 lows 39-46.
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