Jan
23.
That persistent Upper Level High Pressure Ridge (“Arch” shape) continues sending cold air from the north over the Pacific Northwest keeping us colder than normal. The graphics for days 1-3 show a weak cold front moving in from the northwest today. The graphics for days 3-7 Monday through Friday show a stationary front that plants itself just inland of the West Coast. A frontal system will be to our West-North West over the ocean next Thursday.
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Air Quality Index
Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 113 in the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups category measuring Particulate Matter.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 84 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 92 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA.org)
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ADVISORIES:
- A COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM TODAY UNTIL 10 AM SUNDAY FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON CASCADES, THE SISKIYOUS MOUNTAINS, AND THE SOUTHERN OREGON CASCADES.
- A WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM TODAY UNTIL 10 PM SATURDAY FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON CASCADES, THE SISKIYOUS MOUNTAINS, AND THE SOUTHERN OREGON CASCADES.
- A WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM TODAY UNTIL 10 PM SATURDAY FOR THE KLAMATH BASIN, NORTHERN AND EASTERN KLAMATH COUNTY, AND WESTERN, CENTRAL, AND EASTERN LAKE COUNTY.
- A WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM TODAY UNTIL 10 PM SATURDAY FOR THE CURRY COUNTY COAST.
- A WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM TODAY UNTIL 10 PM SATURDAY FOR EASTERN CURRY COUNTY AND JOSEPHINE COUNTY, AND JACKSON COUNTY.
- AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON TODAY FOR THE KLAMATH BASIN, NORTHERN AND EASTERN KLAMATH COUNTY, AND WESTERN, CENTRAL, AND EASTERN LAKE COUNTY.
- AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON TODAY FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST.
- AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON TODAY FOR CENTRAL DOUGLAS COUNTY, AND THE EASTERN DOUGLAS COUNTY FOOTHILLS.
- AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON TODAY FOR EASTERN CURRY COUNTY AND JOSEPHINE COUNTY, AND JACKSON COUNTY.
- A COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM TONIGHT UNTIL 10 AM SUNDAY FOR THE KLAMATH BASIN, NORTHERN AND EASTERN KLAMATH COUNTY, AND WESTERN, CENTRAL, AND EASTERN LAKE COUNTY.
- A FREEZE WATCH IS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST.
- A FREEZE WATCH IS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST.
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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:
- Patchy AM fog and frost, mostly sunny and slightly cooler this afternoon, mostly clear with widespread frost late tonight,
- Widespread AM frost, sunny Saturday afternoon, clear with patchy frost at night,
- Widespread AM frost, sunny Sunday afternoon, then mostly clear Sunday night.
- highs near 44 lows 26-23 warming to 25 Sunday night. .
- Sunny Monday, mostly clear Monday night,
- Sunny and a bit warmer Tuesday, mostly clear in the evening, partly cloudy late at night,
- Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Wednesday, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening rain, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain late Wednesday night,
- Then mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of rain Thursday.
- highs 44-47 cooling to 45 Thursday lows 27-32. (seasonal averages high 49 low 35)
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HOME WOOD HEATING ADVISORY:
The Eugene & Springfield: RED -Fireplace and wood stove use is prohibited unless it is your only source of heating.
Oakridge And Westfir: YELLOW – Fireplace and wood stove used is cautioned. Protect air quality by not heating with wood when possible.
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
- Patchy AM fog, partly cloudy and a bit cooler this afternoon, mostly clear tonight,
- Sunny Saturday, clear at night,
- Sunny and a bit warmer Sunday, then mostly clear Sunday night.
- highs 45-46 lows 28-25 warming back to 28 Sunday night.
- Sunny and a bit warmer Monday, clear Monday night,
- Sunny and a bit warmer Tuesday, mostly clear at night,
- Mostly sunny and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain Wednesday, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening rain, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Wednesday night,
- Then mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a (40%) chance of rain Thursday.
- highs 49-52 cooling back to 49 Thursday lows 30-35 (seasonal averages high 51 low 37)
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Forecast for The South Oregon Coast Including Coos Bay and North Bend:
- AM sun with patchy coastal AM frost and fog while widespread inland AM frost, partly cloudy and a bit cooler this afternoon, mostly clear tonight,
- Sunny Saturday, clear at night,
- Sunny and a bit warmer Sunday, mostly clear Sunday night,
- highs 52-54 lows 29-30.
- Sunny and a bit warmer Monday, clear Monday night,
- Sunny and a bit cooler Tuesday, mostly clear at night,
- Partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Wednesday and in the evening, mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain Wednesday night,
- Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain, then rain likely (70%) and a bit cooler Thursday afternoon.
- highs 55-53 lows 30-35. (seasonal averages high 54 low 41)
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Forecast for the Northern Oregon Cascades including the Cascades in Lane County:
- Sunny and cooler today, mostly clear tonight,
- Sunny and a bit cooler Saturday, mostly clear at night,
- Sunny and a bit warmer Sunday, then clear Sunday night,
- free air freezing level at the surface late today through Sunday, then 6,500 ft. Sunday night night.
- highs 33-26 warming to 42 Sunday low 14-19.
- Sunny and warmer Monday, clear Monday night,
- Sunny and a bit warmer Tuesday, mostly clear at night,
- Mostly sunny Wednesday, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow Wednesday night,
- Then a mix of clouds and sun with a (40%) chance of rain and snow Thursday.
- free air freezing level 9,000 ft. Monday and Monday night, 11,000 ft. Tuesday, 10,000 ft. Tuesday night, 11,000 ft. Wednesday, then snow level 4,500 ft. Wednesday night and Thursday.
- highs 44-45 cooling to 40 Thursday lows 24-27 cooling to 25 Wednesday night.