Here is my weekly weather quiz question. What is a “Surface Weather Chart “?
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An Upper Level Low Pressure Trough (“U” shape) takes over. The graphics for days 1-3 show the cold front pushing through Oregon and another front along the coast Friday. The graphics for days 3-7 Sunday through Thursday show the front that continues it’s easterly movement Saturday and the cold frontal system that will slide through Tuesday.
Note:
Even with a late start to the ’24 outdoor burning season, the fall burning season for Eugene, Springfield, Oakridge and their urban growth boundaries (UGBs) ends tomorrow Thursday October 31st at 5pm. Violations for burning during the closed season may result in fines ranging from $50 to $2,500 or more. Outdoor burning may continue for the remainder of Lane County, but residents should verify the daily advisory status to ensure burning is permitted. Residents can check the advisory status by visiting LRAPA’s website or calling the LRAPA daily outdoor burning advisory at 541-726-3976. Coastal residents should call 541-997-1757.
ADVISORIES:
- A WINTER STORM WARNING IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM FRIDAY FOR THE CASCADES OF MARION AND LINN COUNTIES.
- A WINTER STORM WARNING IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM FRIDAY FOR THE CASCADES OF LANE COUNTY.
- A WINTER STORM WARNING IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 P M FRIDAY ABOVE 5,000 FT. FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON CASCADES (THE HIGH CENTRAL CASCADES IN KLAMATH AND DOUGLAS COUNTIES).
- A WINTER STORM WARNING IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM FRIDAY ABOVE 5,000 FT. THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON CASCADES, THE SISKIYOU MOUNTAINS, AND THE SOUTHERN OREGON CASCADES.
- A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM FRIDAY FOR THE NORTH OREGON CASCADES.
- A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM FRIDAY ABOVE 4,000 FT. FOR THE EAST SLOPES OF THE OREGON CASCADES.
- A HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TODAY UNTIL 5 AM FRIDAY FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST AND THE CURRY COUNTY COAST.
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.
Forecast for the Southern and lower Mid Willamette Valley including Eugene-Springfield and Albany-Corvallis:
- Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with showers today (0.75 in. of rain possible, more in storms) and a slight (20%) chance of afternoon thunderstorms (Halloween), showers with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms tonight (1.00 in. of rain possible, more in storms),
- Mostly cloudy with showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms and a bit warmer Friday and in the evening, showers likely (70%) late at night (0.10 in. of rain possible),
- Mostly cloudy with showers and a bit cooler Saturday, then showers with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms Saturday night.
- highs 55-57 cooling back to 55 Saturday lows 46-42.
- Mostly cloudy with showers likely (70%) and a bit warmer Sunday (Daylight Saving Time Ends at 2 am), mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of evening showers, partly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers late Sunday night,
- Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain, partly cloudy and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of showers Monday afternoon, rain likely (70%) at night,
- Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of rain Tuesday afternoon, a (40%) chance of evening rain, partly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain late Tuesday night,
- Then mostly sunny Wednesday.
- highs near 57 lows 40-42 cooling to 38 Wednesday night. (seasonal averages high 58 low 40)
Your College Football Weather Forecast:
Saturday November 2nd:
Ducks vs Michigan Wolverines, Michigan Stadium (nicknamed “The Big House”), Ann Arbor, Michigan, Game time: 12:30 pm- Weather forecast: Mostly sunny 48 degrees warming to 57 degrees by the end of the game.
The Beavers have a bye week.
Next game Saturday November 9th:
Beavers vs San Jose State, at Reser Stadium: Game time 12:30 pm- Way to soon for a preliminary weather forecast.
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HOME WOOD HEATING ADVISORY:
Eugene & Springfield: GREEN – Fireplace and wood stove use permitted.
Oakridge and Westfir: GREEN – Fireplace and wood stove use permitted.
The use of pellet stoves is always allowed.
Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA.org)
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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:
- Mostly cloudy with showers (0.50 in. of rain possible) and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms this afternoon (Halloween), showers with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms tonight (0.25 in. of rain possible),
- Mostly cloudy with AM rain, a bit warmer with showers and a slight (20%)chance of thunderstorms Friday afternoon (0.75 in. of rain possible) and evening, rain likely (70%) late at night (0.25 in. of rain possible),
- Mostly cloudy with rain Saturday, then rain Saturday night.
- highs 56-58 cooling back to 56 Saturday lows 48-44.
- Partly cloudy with AM rain likely (70%), a good (50%) chance of rain and a bit warmer Sunday (Daylight Saving Time Ends at 2 am), a (40%) chance of rain Sunday night,
- Partly cloudy and a bit warmer with a (40%) chance of rain Monday, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain at night,
- Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Tuesday, partly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain Tuesday night,
- Then sunny and a bit warmer Wednesday.
- highs 56-59 lows 40-38 warming to 43 Monday night. (seasonal averages high 60 low 43)
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Forecast for The South Oregon Coast Including Coos Bay and North Bend:
- Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with showers (0.50 in. of rain possible) and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms today (Halloween), showers with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms tonight (0.50 in. of rain possible),
- Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms Friday (0.75 in. of rain possible) and in the evening, rain likely (70%) late at night (0.25 in. of rain possible),
- Mostly cloudy with rain Saturday, then rain Saturday night.
- highs 62-63 lows 48-45.
- Partly cloudy with AM rain likely (70%), a good (50%) chance of rain and a bit warmer Sunday afternoon (Daylight Saving Time Ends at 2 am), a (40%) chance of rain Sunday night,
- Partly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Monday, evening rain likely (70%), mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain late at night,
- Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Tuesday, a (30%) chance of rain Tuesday night,
- Then mostly sunny and a bit warmer Wednesday.
- highs 64-67 lows 43-46 cooling to 42 Tuesday night. (seasonal average high 60 low 45).
Forecast for the Northern Oregon Cascades including the Cascades in Lane County:
- Mostly cloudy with rain and snow showers (1.50 in. of rain possible, 8-14 in. of snow possible, snow possibly heavy at times) and cooler today (Halloween), rain and snow showers tonight (1.50 in. of rain possible, 5-11 in. of snow possible, snow possibly heavy at times),
- Mostly cloudy with AM rain showers and snow showers (snow possibly heavy at times), rain showers and snow showers a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms Friday afternoon, evening snow showers and rain showers with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms, showers late at night,
- Then mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain and snow showers Saturday, rain and snow showers Saturday night.
- snow level 4,000 ft. today, 5,000 ft. tonight, 5,500 ft. Friday, then 4,500 ft. Friday night through Saturday night.
- highs 34-36 cooling to 32 Saturday lows 32-28.
- Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain and snow showers likely (70%) Sunday (Daylight Saving Time Ends at 2 am), mostly cloudy with rain showers likely (70%) and a (40%) chance of snow showers Sunday night,
- A mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow Monday, rain and snow likely (70%) at night,
- Mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) and a good (50%) chance of snow and a bit cooler Tuesday, a (40%) chance of rain and snow Tuesday night,
- Then sunny and a bit warmer Wednesday.
- snow level 4,500 ft. Sunday and Sunday night, 5,000 ft. Monday, 5,500 ft. Monday night, 5,000 ft. Tuesday and Tuesday night, then free air freezing level 10,000 ft. Wednesday.
- highs 34-39 cooling to 37 Tuesday warming to 42 Wednesday lows 24-30 cooling to 24 Tuesday night.