Nov
04.
Here is my new weekly weather quiz question. What is a “Tail Cloud “?
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An Upper Level Low Pressure Trough (“U” shape) is still in control of our weather. The graphics for days 1-3 show the cold front that moves through the Pacific Northwest today. The graphics for days 3-7 Thursday through Monday show the frontal system that be to our northwest Friday, then move in Saturday and Sunday and another front follows next Monday.
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Air Quality Index:
Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 23 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 14 the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 16 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA.org)
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ADVISORIES:
- A HIGH WIND WARNING IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM TUESDAY FOR THE EASTERN COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE OF OREGON.
- A WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM TUESDAY FOR THE LOWER COLUMBIA BASIN OF OREGON, THE FOOTHILLS OF THE NORTHERN BLUE MOUNTAINS OF OREGON, THE FOOTHILLS OF THE SOUTHERN BLUE MOUNTAINS OF OREGON, AND NORTH CENTRAL OREGON.
- A WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM TUESDAY FOR CENTRAL OREGON.
- A BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM TONIGHT FOR THE BEACHES OF THE CLATSOP COUNTY COAST, THE TILLAMOOK COUNTY COAST, AND THE CENTRAL COAST OF OREGON.
- A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM TUESDAY ABOVE 4,500 FT. FOR THE NORTHERN BLUE MOUNTAINS OF OREGON.
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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 cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
- A mix of clouds and sun with a good (50%) chance of showers and a bit warmer Tuesday, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening showers, patchy fog and frost late Tuesday night,
- Patchy AM frost, sunny Wednesday, clear with areas of frost at night,
- Areas of AM frost, sunny and a bit warmer Thursday, mostly clear in the evening, then partly cloudy late Thursday night.
- lows 40-33 warming to 37 Thursday night highs 55-57.
- A mix of clouds and sun with a (40%) chance of rain and a bit warmer Friday, mostly cloudy with rain Friday night,
- Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit cooler Saturday, rain likely (70%) at night,
- Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain Sunday, rain Sunday night,
- Mostly cloudy with rain Monday (Veterans day).
- highs 62-54 lows near 44. (seasonal averages high 57 low 39)
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Your College Football Weather Forecast:
Saturday November 9th:
Ducks vs Maryland Terrapins, at Autzen Stadium, Game time: 4:00 pm- Weather forecast: Mostly cloudy 54 degrees chance of rain, cooling as the game progresses
Beavers vs San Jose State Spartans, at Reser Stadium: Game time 12:30 pm- Mostly cloudy 50 degrees chance of rain, warming to 55 as the game progresses
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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 patchy fog with a (30%) chance of early evening rain, patchy fog late tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
- Mostly cloudy patchy AM fog, partly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of showers Tuesday afternoon, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening showers, just partly cloudy with patchy fog late Tuesday night,
- Patchy AM fog, sunny and a bit warmer Wednesday, clear at night,
- Sunny and a bit warmer Thursday, mostly clear in the evening, then partly cloudy late Thursday night.
- lows 44-37 warming to 42 Thursday night highs 55-63.
- Partly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain Friday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers late Friday night,
- Mostly cloudy with AM rain, showers and a bit cooler Saturday afternoon, a (0%) chance of showers at night,
- Mostly cloudy with AM showers, showers and a bit warmer Sunday afternoon, evening showers, rain late Sunday night,
- Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain Monday (Veterans day).
- highs 65-59 warming to lows near 47. (seasonal averages high 58 low 42)
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Forecast for The South Oregon Coast Including Coos Bay and North Bend:
- Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of early evening rain, patchy coastal fog late tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
- Patchy AM coastal fog, just partly cloudy and a bit warmer Tuesday afternoon, mostly cloudy in the evening, clear with patchy late Tuesday night,
- Patchy AM fog, sunny and a bit warmer Wednesday, clear at night,
- Sunny and a bit warmer Thursday, mostly clear in the evening, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers late Thursday night .
- lows 42-44 highs 59-67.
- Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM showers, a slight (20%) chance of rain Friday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Friday night,
- Mostly cloudy with AM rain, showers and a bit cooler Saturday afternoon, showers likely (70%) at night,
- Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with showers Sunday, evening showers, rain late Sunday night,
- Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain Monday (Veterans day).
- highs 67-62 lows 43-47 cooling to 45 Saturday night. (seasonal averages high 59 low 45)
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Forecast for the Northern Oregon Cascades including the Cascades in Lane County:
- Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening showers, a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow showers late tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible, 1 in. of snow possible),
- Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with good (50%) rain and snow showers Tuesday and in the evening, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of evening rain and snow showers, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of snow showers late Tuesday night,
- Sunny and a bit warmer Wednesday, clear at night,
- Sunny and a bit warmer Thursday, then mostly clear Thursday night.
- snow level 4,000 ft. tonight, 3,500 ft. Tuesday and Tuesday night, free air freezing level 8,000 ft. rising to 12,000 ft. Wednesday afternoon, then 13,000 ft. Wednesday night through Thursday and Thursday night.
- lows 27-24 night warming to 26 Wednesday night highs 38-33 warming back to 38 Wednesday
- Mostly sunny and a bit warmer with a (40%) chance of rain Friday, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Friday night,
- Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain Saturday, rain and snow likely (70%) at night,
- Mostly cloudy with rain and snow Sunday, rain and snow (snow possibly heavy at times) Sunday night,
- Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain and snow (snow possibly heavy at times) Monday (Veterans day).
- snow level 8,000 ft. Friday, 7,500 ft. Friday night, 7,000 ft. Saturday, 5,500 ft. Saturday night, 6,000 ft. Sunday and Sunday night, then 4,500 ft. Monday.
- highs 37-47 cooling to 42 Saturday lows 25-32.