Feb
13.
The Jet Stream continues bringing rain and ice and snow to the Pacific Northwest. The graphics for days 1-3 show a surface low and complex frontal system pushing through the Pacific Northwest. The graphics for days 3-7 Sunday through Thursday show the very active series of frontal systems that will be heading our way through the period.
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Air Quality Index
Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 41 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 29 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 41 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA.org)
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ADVISORIES:
- AN ICE STORM WARNING IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM FRIDAY FOR THE CENTRAL OREGON COAST RANGE LOW LANDS, THE CENTRAL OREGON COAST RANGE LOWLANDS, THE WEST CENTRAL WILLAMETTE VALLEY, THE EAST CENTRAL WILLAMETTE VALLEY, THE BENTON COUNTY LOWLANDS, THE LINN COUNTY LOWLANDS, AND THE LANE COUNTY LOWLANDS.
- A WINTER STORM WARNING IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM FRIDAY FOR THE TUALATIN VALLEY, PORTLAND WEST HILLS AND CHEHALEM MOUNTAIN, INNER PORTLAND METRO, AND EAST PORTLAND METRO.
- A WINTER STORM WARNING IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM FRIDAY FOR THE NORTH OREGON COAST RANGE LOWLANDS, THE NORTH OREGON COAST RANGE, AND THE OUTER SOUTHEAST PORTLAND METRO.
- A WINTER STORM WARNING IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM FRIDAY FOR THE WEST COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE I-84 CORRIDOR, THE UPPER HOOD RIVER VALLEY, AND THE CENTRAL COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE I-84 CORRIDOR.
- A WINTER STORM WARNING IS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON FRIDAY FOR THE LOWER COLUMBIA RIVER.
- A WINTER STORM WARNING IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM MST FRIDAY FOR HARNEY COUNTY, BAKER COUNTY, MALHEUR COUNTY, AND THE OREGON LOWER TREASURE VALLEY.
- A WINTER STORM WARNING IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM FRIDAY FOR THE WEST COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE OF OREGON ABOVE 500 FT., THE WEST COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE I-84 CORRIDOR, THE UPPER HOOD RIVER VALLEY, AND THE CENTRAL COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE I-84 CORRIDOR.
- A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TODAY UNTIL 10 PM FRIDAY FOR THE NORTHERN BLUE MOUNTAINS OF OREGON AND THE SOUTHERN BLUE MOUNTAINS OF OREGON.
- A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TODAY UNTIL UNTIL 4 PM FRIDAY FOR THE JOHN DAY BASIN.
- A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TODAY UNTIL 10 PM FRIDAY FOR THE FOOTHILLS OF THE NORTHERN BLUE MOUNTAINS OF OREGON.
- A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM FRIDAY FOR THE CLACKAMAS COUNTY CASCADE FOOTHILLS, THE CASCADE FOOTHILLS OF OF MARION AND LINN COUNTIES, THE LANE COUNTY CASCADE FOOTHILLS, NORTH OREGON CASCADES, THE CASCADES OF MARION AND LINN COUNTIES, AND THE CASCADES OF LANE COUNTY.
- A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR THE EAST SLOPES OF THE OREGON CASCADES.
- A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM FRIDAY FOR THE CLATSOP COUNTY COAST AND THE TILLAMOOK COUNTY COAST,
- A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM FRIDAY FOR THE CLACKAMAS COUNTY CASCADE FOOTHILLS, THE NORTH OREGON.
- A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM FRIDAY FOR THE EASTERN COLUMBIA GORGE OF OREGON.
- A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM FRIDAY FOR CENTRAL OREGON.
- A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM FRIDAY FOR NORTH CENTRAL OREGON.
- A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM FRIDAY FOR THE OCHOCO AND THE JOHN DAY HIGHLANDS.
- A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM FRIDAY FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON CASCADES, THE SISKIYOU MOUNTAINS, AND THE SOUTHERN OREGON CASCADES.
- A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM FRIDAY FOR THE LOWER COLUMBIA BASIN OF OREGON AND THE FOOTHILLS OF THE SOUTHERN BLUE MOUNTAINS OF OREGON.
- A COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON FRIDAY FOR THE TUALATIN VALLEY, PORTLAND WEST HILLS AND CHEHLEM MOUNTAIN.
- A COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON FRIDAY FOR INNER PORTLAND METRO.
- A WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM TONIGHT FOR THE INNER PORTLAND METRO.
- A COLD WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON FRIDAY FOR THE WEST COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE I-84 CORRIDOR, THE UPPER HOOD RIVER VALLEY, THE CENTRAL COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE I-84 CORRIDOR, AND THE WEST COLUMBIA GORGE I-84 CORRIDOR.
- A HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM TONIGHT UNTIL 2 PM FRIDAY FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST AND AND THE CURRY COUNTY 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:
- Mostly cloudy with rain and freezing rain with a slight (20%) chance of snow late tonight (0.50 in. of rain 0.10 in. of ice accumulation possible, no snow accumulation expected),
- Mostly cloudy with AM rain and freezing rain likely (70%) and a (30%) chance of snow, a mix of clouds and sun and warmer with a good (50%) chance of snow and rain and freezing rain Friday afternoon (Valentine’s Day) (0.25 in. of rain possible, no snow accumulation expected, trace of ice accumulation possible), mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of a slight (20%) chance of evening rain, just mostly cloudy late Friday night,
- Cloudy and a bit warmer with rain likely (70%) Saturday afternoon, rain at night,
- Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain Sunday, then rain Sunday night.
- lows 32-42 highs 45-52.
- Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain Monday (President’s Day), a slight (20%) chance of rain Monday night,
- Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain Tuesday, rain likely (70%) at night,
- Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain Wednesday, rain likely (70%) Wednesday night,
- Then mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of rain Thursday.
- highs 50-53 cooling back to 50 Wednesday warming to 52 Thursday lows 38-40 (seasonal averages high 51 low 35)
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HOME WOOD HEATING ADVISORY:
The Eugene & Springfield: GREEN– Fireplace and wood stove used is allowed. Protect air quality by not heating with wood when possible.
Oakridge And Westfir: GREEN– Fireplace and wood stove used is allowed. 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:
- Mostly cloudy with rain tonight (snow level 3,500 ft. late tonight),
- Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain and snow, rain likely (70%) and a bit cooler Friday afternoon (Valentine’s Day)(snow level 3,500 ft.), partly cloudy in the evening, mostly cloudy Friday night,
- Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain Saturday afternoon, rain at night,
- Mostly cloudy with showers and a bit warmer Sunday, then showers Sunday night.
- lows 43-36 warming to 43 Sunday night highs 48-52 cooling to 50 Sunday.
- Mostly cloudy with AM showers, a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of showers Monday (President’s Day), a (30%) chance of evening showers, just mostly cloudy late Monday night,
- Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain Tuesday afternoon and evening, rain late at night,
- Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit cooler Wednesday, evening rain likely (70%), a good (50%) chance of showers Wednesday night,
- Then mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a (30%) chance of showers Thursday.
- highs 50-54 cooling back to 50 Monday warming to 54 Thursday lows 39-42. (seasonal averages high 54 low 38)
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Forecast for The South Oregon Coast Including Coos Bay and North Bend:
- Mostly cloudy with rain tonight,
- Mostly cloudy with AM coastal showers likely (70%) while inland AM rain, a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of showers Friday afternoon (Valentine’s Day), partly cloudy in the evening showers, mostly cloudy late Friday night,
- Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain, a good (50%) chance of showers and a bit warmer Saturday afternoon, then showers at night,
- Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with showers Sunday and in the evening, then showers Sunday night.
- lows 39-32 warming to 42 Sunday night highs 52-54.
- Patchy AM fog, mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with showers Monday (President’s Day), a (40%) chance of evening showers, just mostly cloudy late Monday night,
- Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain a bit warmer Tuesday afternoon, rain at night,
- Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain Wednesday, evening rain likely (70%), a good (50%) chance of showers Wednesday night,
- Then mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of showers Thursday.
- highs 53-56 cooling to 55 Wednesday and Thursday lows 37-40 cooling to 38 Wednesday night (seasonal averages high 54 low 41)
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Forecast for the Northern Oregon Cascades including the Cascades in Lane County:
- Mostly cloudy with evening snow and rain and freezing rain, rain likely (70%) with freezing rain late tonight (0.75 in. of rain possible, 4-8 in. of snow possible, trace of ice accumulation possible),
- Mostly cloudy with AM snow and rain and freezing rain (snow possibly heavy at times), snow and rain and freezing rain likely (70%) and a bit warmer Friday afternoon (Valentine’s Day)(0.50 in. of rain possible, 4-8 in. of snow possible, trace of ice accumulation possible), a (40%) chance of evening snow (1 in. of snow possible), a (30%) chance of evening snow (1 in. of snow possible,), just mostly cloudy late Friday night,
- Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of snow Saturday with rain likely (70%) in the afternoon, rain and snow at night,
- Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain and snow Sunday, then rain and snow Sunday night (snow possibly heavy at times).
- free air freezing level 4,500 ft. tonight, 2,500 ft. Friday, free air freezing level at the surface Friday night, snow level 4,000 ft. Saturday afternoon, 4,500 ft. Saturday night and Sunday, then 4,000 ft. Sunday night.
- lows 28-18 warming to 32 Saturday night highs 35-32 Friday.
- Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain and snow Monday (snow possibly heavy at times) (President’s Day), a good (50%) rain and snow Wednesday night,
- A mix of clouds and sun with a (40%) chance of rain and snow and a bit warmer Tuesday afternoon, rain and snow likely (70%) at night,
- Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain and snow Wednesday, rain and snow likely (70%) Wednesday night,
- Then mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with with snow and rain likely (70%) Thursday.
- snow level 4,000 ft. Monday through Tuesday, 5,000 ft. Tuesday night and Wednesday, then 4,000 ft. Wednesday night and Thursday.
- highs 36-32 warming to 37 Tuesday lows 32-26.