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17.
12.18.23 Rain likely and warmer today for your Monday.
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Here is my new weekly weather quiz question. What is  “Overcast?”

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An Upper Level High Pressure Ridge (“Arch” shape) is slowly moving eastward to be replaced by Upper Level Low Pressure (“U” shape) offshore. The graphics for days 1-3  show a front ready to move in Tuesday . The graphics for days 3-7  Thursday through Monday show active frontal systems moving through the Eastern Pacific region and into the Pacific Northwest. A cold front pushes through between Friday and Saturday.
Note: The Winter Solstice occurs at 7:27 pm this Thursday December 21st as the official beginning of astronomical Winter.
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Air Quality Index:
Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 83 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 88 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME in the ? category measuring Particulate Matter.
Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)
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ADVISORIES:
  • AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM TODAY FOR THE CENTRAL WILLAMETTE VALLEY AND THE SOUTH WILLAMETTE VALLEY.
  • AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10AM TODAY FOR NORTHERN AND EASTERN KLAMATH COUNTY, AND WESTERN, CENTRAL, AND EASTERN LAKE COUNTY.
  • A FREEZING FOG ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM TODAY FOR NORTH CENTRAL OREGON.
  • AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM TODAY FOR NORTH CENTRAL OREGON.
  • A FREEZING FOG ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM TODAY FOR CENTRAL OREGON.
  • AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM TODAY FOR NORTH CENTRAL OREGON.
  • A WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM TODAY UNTIL 7 AM TUESDAY FOR NORTHERN AND EASTERN KLAMATH COUNTY, AND WESTERN, CENTRAL, AND EASTERN LAKE COUNTY.
  • AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM TODAY FOR THE LOWER COLUMBIA.
  • AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM TODAY FOR THE FOOTHILLS OF THE NORTHERN BLUE MOUNTAINS OF OREGON AND CENTRAL OREGON.
  • AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM TODAY FOR THE LOWER COLUMBIA BASIN OF OREGON, WALLOWA COUNTY, THE JOHN DAY BASIN, AND THE FOOTHILLS OF THE SOUTHERN BLUE MOUNTAINS OF OREGON.
  • AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM TODAY FOR CENTRAL DOUGLAS COUNTY, EASTERN CURRY COUNTY AND JOSEPHINE COUNTY.
  • AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM TODAY FOR NORTH CENTRAL OREGON.
  • AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM TODAY FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST, THE CURRY COUNTY COAST, THE EASTERN DOUGLAS COUNTY FOOTHILLS, THE SISKIYOU MOUNTAINS, THE SOUTHERN OREGON CASCADES, AND THE KLAMATH BASIN.
  • AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST TONIGHT FOR HARNEY COUNTY, BAKER COUNTY, MALHEUR COUNTY, AND THE OREGON LOWER TREASURE VALLEY.
  • A WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM MONDAY  UNTIL 7 AM TUESDAY FOR NORTHERN AND EASTERN KLAMATH COUNTY, AND WESTERN, CENTRAL, AND EASTERN LAKE COUNTY.
  • A WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM TUESDAY FOR THE GRANDE RONDE VALLEY.
  • A WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TODAY UNTIL 1 AM TUESDAY FOR JACKSON COUNTY.
  • AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM TODAY FOR JACKSON COUNTY.

HEALTH ADVISORIES:

  • A PUBLIC HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR UNSAFE LEVELS OF FECAL BACTERIA IN OCEAN WATERS AT BEVERLY BEACH IN LINCOLN COUNTY. PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE WATER IN THIS AREA UNTIL THE ADVISORY IS LIFTED. UNSAFE LEVELS OF FECAL BACTERIA CAN CAUSE DIARRHEA, STOMACH CRAMPS, SKIN RASHES, UPPER RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND OTHER ILLNESSES. CHILDREN, THE ELDERLY, AND THOSE WITH A COMPROMISED IMMUNE SYSTEM SHOULD USE EXTRA CAUTION AS THEY ARE MORE VULNERABLE TO TO ILLNESSES FROM WATERBORNE BACTERIA. VISITORS SHOULD AVOID WADING IN NEARBY CREEKS, POOLS OF WATER ON THE BEACH, OR IN DISCOLORED WATER, AND STAY CLEAR OF WATER RUNOFF FLOWING INTO THE OCEAN.
  • A RECREATIONAL USE HEALTH ADVISORY HAS BEEN EXPANDED FOR THE AREA FROM THE ROSS ISLAND LAGOON TO RIVERPLACE MARINA IN MULTNOMAH COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF A CYANOBACTERIA BLOOM. PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH SPEED WATER ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS OF THE LAKE AND SLOUGH WHERE BLOOMS ARE, AS THE MAJOR ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER, THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. THE OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THE AREA AND ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS CATCH AND RELEASE FISHING, CAMPING, HIKING, BILKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY. SPRAYS COULD LEAD TO THE RISK OF INHALING CYANOTOXINS. DRINKING WATER FROM THE LAKE IS ESPECIALLY DANGEROUS.
  • A RECREATIONAL USE HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR THE WILLAMETTE RIVER FROM ROSS ISLAND DOWNSTREAM (NORTH) TO THE AREA NEAR CATHEDRAL PARK IN PORTLAND, IN MULTNOMAH COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF A CYANOBACTERIA BLOOM. PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH SPEED WATER ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS OF THE LAKE AND SLOUGH WHERE BLOOMS ARE, AS THE MAJOR ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER, THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. THE OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THE AREA AND ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, CAMPING, HIKING, BILKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY. SPRAYS COULD LEAD TO THE RISK OF INHALING CYANOTOXINS.DO NOT DRINK THE WATER.
  • A RECREATIONAL USE HEALTH ADVISORY CONTINUES IN EFFECT FOR ARRONS LAKE, BUT HAS BEEN LIFTED FOR PETE’S SLOUGH AND STURGEON LAKE ON SAUVIE ISLAND DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF A CYANOBACTERIA BLOOM. PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH SPEED WATER ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS OF THE LAKE AND SLOUGH WHERE BLOOMS ARE, AS THE MAJOR ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER, THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. THE OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THE AREA AND ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, CAMPING, HIKING, BILKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY. SPRAYS COULD LEAD TO THE RISK OF INHALING CYANOTOXINS.
  • A RECREATIONAL USE HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR AGENCY LAKE AND EXTENDED THE ADVISORY FOR THE SOUTHERN PORTION OF UPPER KLAMATH LAKE, FROM HOWARD’S BAY SOUTH TO THE LINK RIVER DAM  IN KLAMATH COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF A CYANOBACTERIA BLOOM. PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH SPEED WATER ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS OF THE RESERVOIR WHERE BLOOMS ARE, AS THE MAJOR ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER, THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. THE OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT AND ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, CAMPING, HIKING, BILKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY. SPRAYS COULD LEAD TO THE RISK OF INHALING CYANOTOXINS.
  • 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 likely (70%) and warmer today (0.10 in. of rain possible), rain tonight (0.50 in. of rain possible)
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain Tuesday (0.10 in. of rain possible), mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of evening rain, a slight (20%) chance of rain late at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler Wednesday, then mostly cloudy Wednesday night.
  • highs 50-58 cooling to 52 Wednesday lows 45-42 Wednesday night .
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of rain Thursday afternoon (Winter Solstice 7:27 PM), mostly cloudy a slight (20%) chance of evening rain, a good (50%) chance of rain Thursday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain likely (70%) Friday, evening rain likely (70%), a (40%) chance of rain late at night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with a (40%) chance of rain Saturday afternoon, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain with a slight (20%) chance of snow late Saturday night,
  • Clouds and sun with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain and snow, then a (30%) chance of rain and snow Sunday afternoon.
  • highs 52-48 lows 42-34. (seasonal averages high 46 low 34)
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Your Local College Football Games Weather Forecast:
THE VRBO FIESTA BOWL
Oregon Ducks vs. Liberty Flames at AT&T Stadium, Dallas, TX. –  Game time: 10 am – Way to early for a preliminary weather forecast. The weather forecast will be inconsequential because the stadium has a roof.
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Home Wood Heating Advisory:
Eugene-Springfield: YELLOW – Caution is advised. Burning wood in wood stoves or fireplaces is allowed but be prepared to curtail use  if a RED advisory is issued..
Oakridge: GREEN- Burning wood in wood stoves or fireplaces is allowed.
*Pellet stoves can be used anytime since they don’t produce the particulate smoke.
Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)
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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:
  • Cloudy and warmer with a  good (50%) of rain today, a good (50%) chance of evening rain, rain likely (70%) late tonight (0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with rain Tuesday (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), a good (50%) chance of rain at night (0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy Wednesday afternoon, partly cloudy in the evening, then mostly cloudy late Wednesday night.
  • highs near 55 lows 50-43.
  • Mostly cloudy start, partly cloudy Thursday afternoon (Winter Solstice 7:27 PM), mostly cloudy with a (0%) chance of rain  Thursday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and a bit cooler Friday, a good (50%) chance of rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain and snow, a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of rain Saturday afternoon, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening rain, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow late Saturday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain and snow, then a slight (20%) of rain and a bit warmer Sunday afternoon.
  • highs 55-48 warming to 50 Sunday lows 42-36 (seasonal averages high 48 low 36.

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Forecast for The South Oregon Coast Including Coos Bay and North Bend:

  • Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of AM coastal rain and coastal rain likely (70%) and a bit warmer this afternoon while a (40%) chance of inland rain and a bit warmer this afternoon (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), evening coastal rain with coastal rain and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms late tonight while inland rain tonight (0.25 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with AM coastal rain and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms and coastal rain and a bit cooler in the afternoon while inland rain and a bit cooler Tuesday (0.25 in. of rain possible), a (30%) chance of rain at night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain, just partly cloudy Wednesday afternoon, then partly cloudy Wednesday night.
  • highs 60-58 lows 52-42.
  • Partly cloudy and a bit warmer Thursday (Winter Solstice 7:27 PM), mostly cloudy with a slight (25%) chance of rain Thursday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain, rain likely (70%) and a bit cooler Friday afternoon, a good (50%) chance of rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a (30%) chance of rain Saturday, partly cloudy with a (30%) chance of evening rain, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain late Saturday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a (30%) chance of rain Sunday.
  • highs 60-54 warming to 57 Sunday lows 43-38. (seasonal averages high 53 low 40)
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Forecast for the Northern Oregon Cascades including the Cascades in Lane County:

  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain today (0.10 in. of rain possible), rain tonight (0.25 in. of rain possible) and breezy (Pass Winds: S 15-25 mph gusts to 45 mph),
  • Mostly cloudy with rain Tuesday, evening rain likely (70%),  then a good (50%) chance of rain late at night,
  • Partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain,  just partly cloudy and a bit warmer Wednesday, then partly cloudy Wednesday night.
  • snow level 7,500 ft. today, 7,000 ft. tonight, 6,500 ft. Tuesday, 6,000 ft. Tuesday night, 6,500 ft. Wednesday, then free air freezing level 9,000 ft. Wednesday night.
  • highs 43-45 lows 37-30.
  • Partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain a bit warmer Thursday (Winter Solstice 7:27 PM) and in the evening, a (40%) chance of rain and snow Thursday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) of AM rain and snow, rain and snow likely (70%) and a bit cooler Friday afternoon, evening snow and rain likely (70%), mostly cloudy with good (50%) chance of rain and snow late at night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow Saturday, partly cloudy with a (30%) chance of evening rain and snow, a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow late Saturday night,
  • Partly cloudy with a (30%) chance of AM snow and a slight (20%) chance of rain, then a (30%) chance of rain and a bit warmer Sunday afternoon.
  • snow level 6,000 ft. Thursday, 6,500 ft. Thursday night, 5,000 ft. Friday, 3,500 ft. Friday night, then 3,000 ft. Saturday through Sunday.
  • highs 45-33 warming to 37 Sunday lows 29-22.

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For all of your Eugene-Springfield and Lane County News, Weather, and Sports go to: EugeneDailyNews.com

Dec
17.
12.17.23 Patchy fog with a 50% chance of rain tonight. What about your Monday?
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Here is my weekly weather quiz question for the last time. What is  “Orographic Lifting?” Here is the correct answer  Orographic Lifting is the same as Upslope Flow; it occurs when air is forced to rise and cool due to terrain features such as hills or mountains. If the cooling is sufficient, water vapor condenses into clouds. Additional cooling results in rain or snow. It can cause extensive cloudiness and increased amounts of precipitation in higher terrain.

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Frontal systems are moving through Oregon brought rain pushed by Atmospheric Rivers. An Upper Level High Pressure Ridge (“Arch” shape) is slowly moving eastward. The graphics for days 1-3  show a front ready to move in Tuesday . The graphics for days 3-7  Wednesday through Sunday show active frontal systems moving through the Eastern Pacific region and into the Pacific Northwest. A cold front pushes through between Friday and Saturday.
Note: The Winter Solstice occurs at 7:27 pm this Thursday December 21st as the official beginning of astronomical Winter.
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Air Quality Index:
Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 90 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 69 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME in the ? category measuring Particulate Matter.
Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)
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ADVISORIES:
  • AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM MONDAY FOR THE CENTRAL WILLAMETTE VALLEY AND THE SOUTH WILLAMETTE VALLEY.
  • AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10AM MONDAY FOR NORTHERN AND EASTERN KLAMATH COUNTY, AND WESTERN, CENTRAL, AND EASTERN LAKE COUNTY.
  • A FREEZING FOG ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM MONDAY FOR NORTH CENTRAL OREGON.
  • AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM MONDAY FOR NORTH CENTRAL OREGON.
  • A FREEZING FOG ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM MONDAY FOR CENTRAL OREGON.
  • AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM MONDAY FOR NORTH CENTRAL OREGON.
  • A WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM MONDAY  UNTIL 7 AM TUESDAY FOR NORTHERN AND EASTERN KLAMATH COUNTY, AND WESTERN, CENTRAL, AND EASTERN LAKE COUNTY.
  • AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM MONDAY FOR THE LOWER COLUMBIA.
  • AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM MONDAY FOR THE FOOTHILLS OF THE NORTHERN BLUE MOUNTAINS OF OREGON AND CENTRAL OREGON.
  • AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM MONDAY FOR THE LOWER COLUMBIA BASIN OF OREGON, WALLOWA COUNTY, THE JOHN DAY BASIN, AND THE FOOTHILLS OF THE SOUTHERN BLUE MOUNTAINS OF OREGON.
  • AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM MONDAY FOR CENTRAL DOUGLAS COUNTY, EASTERN CURRY COUNTY AND JOSEPHINE COUNTY.
  • AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM MONDAY FOR NORTH CENTRAL OREGON.
  • AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM MONDAY FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST, THE CURRY COUNTY COAST, THE EASTERN DOUGLAS COUNTY FOOTHILLS, THE SISKIYOU MOUNTAINS, THE SOUTHERN OREGON CASCADES, AND THE KLAMATH BASIN.
  • AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST MONDAY FOR HARNEY COUNTY, BAKER COUNTY, MALHEUR COUNTY, AND THE OREGON LOWER TREASURE VALLEY.
  • A WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM MONDAY  UNTIL 7 AM TUESDAY FOR NORTHERN AND EASTERN KLAMATH COUNTY, AND WESTERN, CENTRAL, AND EASTERN LAKE COUNTY.
  • A WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM TUESDAY FOR THE GRANDE RONDE VALLEY.
  • A WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM MONDAY UNTIL 1 AM TUESDAY FOR JACKSON COUNTY.
  • AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM MONDAY FOR JACKSON COUNTY.

HEALTH ADVISORIES:

  • A PUBLIC HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR UNSAFE LEVELS OF FECAL BACTERIA IN OCEAN WATERS AT BEVERLY BEACH IN LINCOLN COUNTY. PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE WATER IN THIS AREA UNTIL THE ADVISORY IS LIFTED. UNSAFE LEVELS OF FECAL BACTERIA CAN CAUSE DIARRHEA, STOMACH CRAMPS, SKIN RASHES, UPPER RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND OTHER ILLNESSES. CHILDREN, THE ELDERLY, AND THOSE WITH A COMPROMISED IMMUNE SYSTEM SHOULD USE EXTRA CAUTION AS THEY ARE MORE VULNERABLE TO TO ILLNESSES FROM WATERBORNE BACTERIA. VISITORS SHOULD AVOID WADING IN NEARBY CREEKS, POLS OF WATER ON THE BEACH, OR IN DISCOLORED WATER, AND STAY CLEAR OF WATER RUNOFF FLOWING INTO THE OCEAN.
  • A RECREATIONAL USE HEALTH ADVISORY HAS BEEN EXPANDED FOR THE AREA FROM THE ROSS ISLAND LAGOON TO RIVERPLACE MARINA IN MULTNOMAH COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF A CYANOBACTERIA BLOOM. PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH SPEED WATER ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS OF THE LAKE AND SLOUGH WHERE BLOOMS ARE, AS THE MAJOR ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER, THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. THE OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THE AREA AND ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS CATCH AND RELEASE FISHING, CAMPING, HIKING, BILKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY. SPRAYS COULD LEAD TO THE RISK OF INHALING CYANOTOXINS. DRINKING WATER FROM THE LAKE IS ESPECIALLY DANGEROUS.
  • A RECREATIONAL USE HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR THE WILLAMETTE RIVER FROM ROSS ISLAND DOWNSTREAM (NORTH) TO THE AREA NEAR CATHEDRAL PARK IN PORTLAND, IN MULTNOMAH COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF A CYANOBACTERIA BLOOM. PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH SPEED WATER ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS OF THE LAKE AND SLOUGH WHERE BLOOMS ARE, AS THE MAJOR ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER, THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. THE OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THE AREA AND ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, CAMPING, HIKING, BILKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY. SPRAYS COULD LEAD TO THE RISK OF INHALING CYANOTOXINS.DO NOT DRINK THE WATER.
  • A RECREATIONAL USE HEALTH ADVISORY CONTINUES IN EFFECT FOR ARRONS LAKE, BUT HAS BEEN LIFTED FOR PETE’S SLOUGH AND STURGEON LAKE ON SAUVIE ISLAND DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF A CYANOBACTERIA BLOOM. PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH SPEED WATER ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS OF THE LAKE AND SLOUGH WHERE BLOOMS ARE, AS THE MAJOR ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER, THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. THE OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THE AREA AND ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, CAMPING, HIKING, BILKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY. SPRAYS COULD LEAD TO THE RISK OF INHALING CYANOTOXINS.
  • A RECREATIONAL USE HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR AGENCY LAKE AND EXTENDED THE ADVISORY FOR THE SOUTHERN PORTION OF UPPER KLAMATH LAKE, FROM HOWARD’S BAY SOUTH TO THE LINK RIVER DAM  IN KLAMATH COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF A CYANOBACTERIA BLOOM. PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH SPEED WATER ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS OF THE RESERVOIR WHERE BLOOMS ARE, AS THE MAJOR ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER, THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. THE OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT AND ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, CAMPING, HIKING, BILKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY. SPRAYS COULD LEAD TO THE RISK OF INHALING CYANOTOXINS.
  • 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 patchy fog and a good (50%) chance of rain tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) and warmer Monday (0.10 in. of rain possible), rain Monday night (0.50 in. of rain possible)
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain Tuesday (0.10 in. of rain possible), mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of evening rain, a slight (20%) chance of rain late at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler Wednesday, then mostly cloudy Wednesday night.
  • lows 37-45 cooling to 42 Wednesday night highs 50-58 cooling to 52 Wednesday.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of rain Thursday afternoon (Winter Solstice 7:27 PM), mostly cloudy a slight (20%) chance of evening rain, a good (50%) chance of rain Thursday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain likely (70%) Friday, evening rain likely (70%), a (40%) chance of rain late at night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with a (40%) chance of rain Saturday afternoon, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain with a slight (20%) chance of snow late Saturday night,
  • Clouds and sun with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain and snow, then a (30%) chance of rain and snow Sunday afternoon.
  • highs 52-48 lows 42-34. (seasonal averages high 46 low 34)
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Your Local College Football Games Weather Forecast:
THE VRBO FIESTA BOWL
Oregon Ducks vs. Liberty Flames at AT&T Stadium, Dallas, TX. –  Game time: 10 am – Way to early for a preliminary weather forecast. The weather forecast will be inconsequential because the stadium has a roof.
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Home Wood Heating Advisory:
Eugene-Springfield: YELLOW – Caution is advised. Burning wood in wood stoves or fireplaces is allowed but be prepared to curtail use  if a RED advisory is issued..
Oakridge: GREEN- Burning wood in wood stoves or fireplaces is allowed.
*Pellet stoves can be used anytime since they don’t produce the particulate smoke.
Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)
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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:
  • Mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Cloudy and warmer with a  good (50%) of rain Monday, a good (50%) chance of evening rain, rain likely (70%) late Monday night (0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with rain Tuesday (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), a good (50%) chance of rain at night (0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy Wednesday afternoon, partly cloudy in the evening, then mostly cloudy late Wednesday night.
  • lows 43-50 cooling back to 43 Wednesday night highs near 55.
  • Mostly cloudy start, partly cloudy Thursday afternoon (Winter Solstice 7:27 PM), mostly cloudy with a (0%) chance of rain  Thursday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and a bit cooler Friday, a good (50%) chance of rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain and snow, a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of rain Saturday afternoon, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening rain, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow late Saturday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain and snow, then a slight (20%) of rain and a bit warmer Sunday afternoon.
  • highs 55-48 warming to 50 Sunday lows 42-36 (seasonal averages high 48 low 36.

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Forecast for The South Oregon Coast Including Coos Bay and North Bend:

  • Mostly cloudy with a (40%) of early evening coastal rain and rain likely (70%) late tonight while a good (50%) chance of evening inland rain and inland rain likely (70%) late tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of AM coastal rain and coastal rain likely (70%) and a bit warmer Monday afternoon while a (40%) chance of inland rain and a bit warmer Monday afternoon (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), evening coastal rain with coastal rain and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms late at night while inland rain Monday night (0.25 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with AM coastal rain and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms and coastal rain and a bit cooler in the afternoon while inland rain and a bit cooler Tuesday (0.25 in. of rain possible), a (30%) chance of rain at night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain, just partly cloudy Wednesday afternoon, then partly cloudy Wednesday night.
  • lows 49-52 cooling to 42 Wednesday night highs 60-58.
  • Partly cloudy and a bit warmer Thursday (Winter Solstice 7:27 PM), mostly cloudy with a slight (25%) chance of rain Thursday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain, rain likely (70%) and a bit cooler Friday afternoon, a good (50%) chance of rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a (30%) chance of rain Saturday, partly cloudy with a (30%) chance of evening rain, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain late Saturday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a (30%) chance of rain Sunday.
  • highs 60-54 warming to 57 Sunday lows 43-38. (seasonal averages high 53 low 40)
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Forecast for the Northern Oregon Cascades including the Cascades in Lane County:

  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of evening rain, rain likely  (70%) late tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain Monday (0.10 in. of rain possible), rain Monday night (0.25 in. of rain possible) and breezy (Pass Winds: S 15-25 mph gusts to 45 mph),
  • Mostly cloudy with rain Tuesday, evening rain likely (70%),  then a good (50%) chance of rain late at night,
  • Partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain,  just partly cloudy and a bit warmer Wednesday, then partly cloudy Wednesday night.
  • snow level 7,000 ft. rising to above 8,000 ft. tonight, 7,500 ft. Monday, 7,000 ft. Monday night, 6,500 ft. Tuesday, 6,000 ft. Tuesday night, 6,500 ft. Wednesday, then free air freezing level 9,000 ft. Wednesday night.
  • lows 32-37 cooling to 30 Wednesday night highs 43-45.
  • Partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain a bit warmer Thursday (Winter Solstice 7:27 PM) and in the evening, a (40%) chance of rain and snow Thursday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) of AM rain and snow, rain and snow likely (70%) and a bit cooler Friday afternoon, evening snow and rain likely (70%), mostly cloudy with good (50%) chance of rain and snow late at night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow Saturday, partly cloudy with a (30%) chance of evening rain and snow, a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow late Saturday night,
  • Partly cloudy with a (30%) chance of AM snow and a slight (20%) chance of rain, then a (30%) chance of rain and a bit warmer Sunday afternoon.
  • snow level 6,000 ft. Thursday, 6,500 ft. Thursday night, 5,000 ft. Friday, 3,500 ft. Friday night, then 3,000 ft. Saturday through Sunday.
  • highs 45-33 warming to 37 Sunday lows 29-22.

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Dec
16.
12.17.23 Areas of AM fog, mostly sunny & a bit warmer today for your Sunday.
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Here is my weekly weather quiz question for the last time. What is  “Orographic Lifting?” Here is the correct answer  Orographic Lifting is the same as Upslope Flow; it occurs when air is forced to rise and cool due to terrain features such as hills or mountains. If the cooling is sufficient, water vapor condenses into clouds. Additional cooling results in rain or snow. It can cause extensive cloudiness and increased amounts of precipitation in higher terrain.

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Frontal systems are moving through Oregon brought rain pushed by Atmospheric Rivers. An Upper Level High Pressure Ridge (“Arch” shape) is trying to hold off the cold fronts. The graphics for days 1-3  show a front off the California coast . The graphics for days 3-7    Wednesday through Sunday show active frontal systems moving through the Eastern Pacific region and into the Pacific Northwest.
Note: The Winter Solstice occurs at 7:27 pm this Thursday December 21st as the official beginning of astronomical Winter.
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Air Quality Index:
Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 72 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 89 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 53 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)
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ADVISORIES:
  • AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM MONDAY FOR THE CENTRAL WILLAMETTE VALLEY AND THE SOUTH WILLAMETTE VALLEY.
  • A DENSE FOG ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON TODAY FOR THE CENTRAL WILLAMETTE VALLEY AND THE SOUTH WILLAMETTE VALLEY.
  • AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM MONDAY FOR THE LOWER COLUMBIA.
  • *AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM MONDAY FOR THE FOOTHILLS OF THE NORTHERN BLUE MOUNTAINS OF OREGON AND CENTRAL OREGON.
  • AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM MONDAY FOR THE FOOTHILLS OF THE NORTHERN BLUE MOUNTAINS OF OREGON AND CENTRAL OREGON.
  • AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM MONDAY FOR THE LOWER COLUMBIA BASIN OF OREGON, WALLOWA COUNTY, THE JOHN DAY BASIN, THE FOOTHILLS OF THE SOUTHERN BLUE MOUNTAINS OF OREGON, AND NORTH CENTRAL OREGON.
  • AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM MONDAY FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST, THE CURRY COUNTY COAST, CENTRAL DOUGLAS COUNTY, EASTERN CURRY COUNTY AND JOSEPHINE COUNTY, AND  EASTERN DOUGLAS COUNTY FOOTHILLS.
  • AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM MONDAY FOR NORTH CENTRAL OREGON.
  • AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST MONDAY FOR HARNEY COUNTY, BAKER COUNTY, MALHEUR COUNTY, AND
  • A DENSE FOG ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MST TODAY FOR THE OREGON LOWER TREASURE VALLEY.
  • AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MST SUNDAY FOR THE OREGON LOWER TREASURE VALLEY.
  • A WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM MONDAY  UNTIL 7 AM TUESDAY FOR NORTHERN AND EASTERN KLAMATH COUNTY, AND WESTERN, CENTRAL, AND EASTERN LAKE COUNTY.
  • A WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM MONDAY UNTIL 1 AM TUESDAY FOR JACKSON COUNTY.
  • AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT  UNTIL 10 AM MONDAY FOR JACKSON COUNTY.

HEALTH ADVISORIES:

  • A PUBLIC HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR UNSAFE LEVELS OF FECAL BACTERIA IN OCEAN WATERS AT BEVERLY BEACH IN LINCOLN COUNTY. PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE WATER IN THIS AREA UNTIL THE ADVISORY IS LIFTED. UNSAFE LEVELS OF FECAL BACTERIA CAN CAUSE DIARRHEA, STOMACH CRAMPS, SKIN RASHES, UPPER RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND OTHER ILLNESSES. CHILDREN, THE ELDERLY, AND THOSE WITH A COMPROMISED IMMUNE SYSTEM SHOULD USE EXTRA CAUTION AS THEY ARE MORE VULNERABLE TO TO ILLNESSES FROM WATERBORNE BACTERIA. VISITORS SHOULD AVOID WADING IN NEARBY CREEKS, POLS OF WATER ON THE BEACH, OR IN DISCOLORED WATER, AND STAY CLEAR OF WATER RUNOFF FLOWING INTO THE OCEAN.
  • A RECREATIONAL USE HEALTH ADVISORY HAS BEEN EXPANDED FOR THE AREA FROM THE ROSS ISLAND LAGOON TO RIVERPLACE MARINA IN MULTNOMAH COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF A CYANOBACTERIA BLOOM. PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH SPEED WATER ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS OF THE LAKE AND SLOUGH WHERE BLOOMS ARE, AS THE MAJOR ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER, THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. THE OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THE AREA AND ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS CATCH AND RELEASE FISHING, CAMPING, HIKING, BILKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY. SPRAYS COULD LEAD TO THE RISK OF INHALING CYANOTOXINS. DRINKING WATER FROM THE LAKE IS ESPECIALLY DANGEROUS.
  • A RECREATIONAL USE HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR THE WILLAMETTE RIVER FROM ROSS ISLAND DOWNSTREAM (NORTH) TO THE AREA NEAR CATHEDRAL PARK IN PORTLAND, IN MULTNOMAH COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF A CYANOBACTERIA BLOOM. PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH SPEED WATER ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS OF THE LAKE AND SLOUGH WHERE BLOOMS ARE, AS THE MAJOR ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER, THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. THE OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THE AREA AND ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, CAMPING, HIKING, BILKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY. SPRAYS COULD LEAD TO THE RISK OF INHALING CYANOTOXINS.DO NOT DRINK THE WATER.
  • A RECREATIONAL USE HEALTH ADVISORY CONTINUES IN EFFECT FOR ARRONS LAKE, BUT HAS BEEN LIFTED FOR PETE’S SLOUGH AND STURGEON LAKE ON SAUVIE ISLAND DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF A CYANOBACTERIA BLOOM. PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH SPEED WATER ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS OF THE LAKE AND SLOUGH WHERE BLOOMS ARE, AS THE MAJOR ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER, THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. THE OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THE AREA AND ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, CAMPING, HIKING, BILKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY. SPRAYS COULD LEAD TO THE RISK OF INHALING CYANOTOXINS.
  • A RECREATIONAL USE HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR AGENCY LAKE AND EXTENDED THE ADVISORY FOR THE SOUTHERN PORTION OF UPPER KLAMATH LAKE, FROM HOWARD’S BAY SOUTH TO THE LINK RIVER DAM  IN KLAMATH COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF A CYANOBACTERIA BLOOM. PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH SPEED WATER ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS OF THE RESERVOIR WHERE BLOOMS ARE, AS THE MAJOR ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER, THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. THE OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT AND ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, CAMPING, HIKING, BILKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY. SPRAYS COULD LEAD TO THE RISK OF INHALING CYANOTOXINS.
  • 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 areas of AM fog, mostly sunny and a bit warmer this afternoon mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain tonight,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and patchy fog and a bit warmer Monday (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), rain with patchy fog at night (0.10 in. of rain possible)
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain Tuesday, patchy fog in the afternoon, then a good (50%) chance of rain late Tuesday night.
  • highs 43-53 lows 37-44.
  • Clouds and sun with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler Wednesday afternoon, mostly cloudy with patchy fog late Wednesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with patchy fog and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of rain Thursday afternoon (Winter Solstice 7:27 PM), mostly cloudy with patchy fog and a slight (20%) chance of rain at night,
  • Patchy AM fog, mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of rain Friday, a (50%) chance of rain Friday night,
  • Clouds and sun with patchy AM fog and a (30%) chance of rain, then a mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler Saturday afternoon.
  • highs 50-46 warming back to 50 Friday cooling to 47 Saturday lows 42-38. (seasonal averages high 46 low 34)
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Your Local College Football Games Weather Forecast:
THE VRBO FIESTA BOWL
Oregon Ducks vs. Liberty Flames at AT&T Stadium, Dallas, TX. –  Game time: 10 am – Way to early for a preliminary weather forecast. The weather forecast will be inconsequential because the stadium has a roof.
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Home Wood Heating Advisory:
Eugene-Springfield: YELLOW – Caution is advised. Burning wood in wood stoves or fireplaces is allowed but be prepared to curtail use  if a RED advisory is issued..
Oakridge: GREEN- Burning wood in wood stoves or fireplaces is allowed.
*Pellet stoves can be used anytime since they don’t produce the particulate smoke.
Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)
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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:
  • Patchy AM fog, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and a bit warmer this afternoon, a (40%) chance of rain tonight,
  • Cloudy and a bit warmer with a (30%) of rain Monday and in the evening (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), then rain late at night (0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain likely (70%), rain likely (70%) Tuesday afternoon, then a good (50%) chance of rain Tuesday night.
  • highs 53-55 lows 43-49 cooling back to 43 Tuesday night.
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain, partly cloudy and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of rain Wednesday afternoon, partly cloudy in the evening, just mostly cloudy late Wednesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy start, sunny Thursday afternoon (Winter Solstice 7:27 PM), partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening rain, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain late at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain and a bit cooler Friday, a (30%) chance of rain Friday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of rain Saturday.
  • highs 54-49 lows near 42 (seasonal averages high 48 low 36.

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Forecast for The South Oregon Coast Including Coos Bay and North Bend:

  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) of rain today, a (40%) rain tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with AM coastal rain and coastal rain likely (70%) and a bit cooler this afternoon while inland rain likely (70%) and a bit cooler Monday (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), rain (0.25 in. of rain possible) and windy at night (Coastal Wind: S 20-30 mph) while Inland Wind: S 20-30 mph decreasing to S 10-20 mph late at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms and a bit cooler Tuesday, then a good (50%) chance of rain Tuesday night.
  • highs 62-55 lows 47-52 cooling to 48 Tuesday night.
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain, partly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain Wednesday afternoon, partly cloudy Wednesday night,
  • Partly cloudy and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of rain Thursday afternoon (Winter Solstice 7:27 PM), partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening rain, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain late at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a (40%) chance of rain Friday, a good (50%) chance of rain Friday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a (30%) chance of rain Saturday.
  • highs 62-56 lows near 42. (seasonal averages high 53 low 40)
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Forecast for the Northern Oregon Cascades including the Cascades in Lane County:

  • A mix of clouds and sun with a slight (20%) chance of rain and a bit warmer this afternoon, mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain tonight,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain Monday, rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit warmer Tuesday, evening rain likely (70%) with a slight (20%) chance of snow, then a good (50%) chance of rain and snow late Tuesday night.
  • snow level 7,500 ft. today, 8,000 ft. tonight, 7,000 ft. Monday and Monday night, 6,500 ft. Tuesday, then 6,000 ft. Tuesday night.
  • highs 46-40 warming to 42 Tuesday lows 33-36 cooling to 32 Tuesday night.
  • A mix of clouds and sun with a (30%) chance of rain and snow and a bit warmer Wednesday, partly cloudy Wednesday night,
  • Partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain a bit warmer Thursday afternoon (Winter Solstice 7:27 PM), partly cloudy at night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow Friday, mostly cloudy with good (50%) chance of rain and snow Friday night,
  • Then a mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with a (40%) chance of rain and snow Saturday.
  • snow level  5,500 ft. Wednesday, free air freezing level 9,000 ft. Thursday and Thursday night, 5,500 ft. Friday, 5,000 ft. Friday night, then 4,000 ft. Saturday.
  • highs 44-46 cooling to 36 Saturday lows 30-27.

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Dec
16.
12.126.23 Patchy frost and areas of fog tonight. What about Sunday?
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Here is my weekly weather quiz question for the last time. What is  “Orographic Lifting?” Here is the correct answer  Orographic Lifting is the same as Upslope Flow; it occurs when air is forced to rise and cool due to terrain features such as hills or mountains. If the cooling is sufficient, water vapor condenses into clouds. Additional cooling results in rain or snow. It can cause extensive cloudiness and increased amounts of precipitation in higher terrain.

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Frontal systems are moving through Oregon brought rain pushed by Atmospheric Rivers. An Upper Level High Pressure Ridge (“Arch” shape) is trying to hold off the cold fronts. The graphics for days 1-3  show a front off the California coast . The graphics for days 3-7   Tuesday through Saturday show active frontal systems moving through the Eastern Pacific region and into the Pacific Northwest.
Note: The Winter Solstice occurs at 7:27 pm Thursday December 21st as the official beginning of astronomical Winter.
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Air Quality Index:
Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 64 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 23 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 34 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)
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ADVISORIES:
  • AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM MONDAY FOR THE CENTRAL WILLAMETTE VALLEY AND THE SOUTH WILLAMETTE VALLEY.
  • A DENSE FOG ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON SUNDAY FOR THE CENTRAL WILLAMETTE VALLEY AND THE SOUTH WILLAMETTE VALLEY.
  • AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM MONDAY FOR THE LOWER COLUMBIA.
  • *AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM MONDAY FOR THE FOOTHILLS OF THE NORTHERN BLUE MOUNTAINS OF OREGON AND CENTRAL OREGON.
  • AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM MONDAY FOR THE FOOTHILLS OF THE NORTHERN BLUE MOUNTAINS OF OREGON AND CENTRAL OREGON.
  • AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM MONDAY FOR THE LOWER COLUMBIA BASIN OF OREGON, WALLOWA COUNTY, THE JOHN DAY BASIN, THE FOOTHILLS OF THE SOUTHERN BLUE MOUNTAINS OF OREGON, AND NORTH CENTRAL OREGON.
  • AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM MONDAY FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST, THE CURRY COUNTY COAST, CENTRAL DOUGLAS COUNTY, EASTERN CURRY COUNTY AND JOSEPHINE COUNTY, AND  EASTERN DOUGLAS COUNTY FOOTHILLS.
  • AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM MONDAY FOR NORTH CENTRAL OREGON.
  • AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST MONDAY FOR HARNEY COUNTY, BAKER COUNTY, MALHEUR COUNTY, AND
  • A DENSE FOG ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MST SUNDAY FOR THE OREGON LOWER TREASURE VALLEY.
  • AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON MST SUNDAY FOR THE OREGON LOWER TREASURE VALLEY.
  • A WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM MONDAY  UNTIL 7 AM TUESDAY FOR NORTHERN AND EASTERN KLAMATH COUNTY, AND WESTERN, CENTRAL, AND EASTERN LAKE COUNTY.
  • A WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM MONDAY UNTIL 1 AM TUESDAY FOR JACKSON COUNTY.
  • AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT  UNTIL 10 AM MONDAY FOR JACKSON COUNTY.

HEALTH ADVISORIES:

  • A PUBLIC HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR UNSAFE LEVELS OF FECAL BACTERIA IN OCEAN WATERS AT BEVERLY BEACH IN LINCOLN COUNTY. PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE WATER IN THIS AREA UNTIL THE ADVISORY IS LIFTED. UNSAFE LEVELS OF FECAL BACTERIA CAN CAUSE DIARRHEA, STOMACH CRAMPS, SKIN RASHES, UPPER RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND OTHER ILLNESSES. CHILDREN, THE ELDERLY, AND THOSE WITH A COMPROMISED IMMUNE SYSTEM SHOULD USE EXTRA CAUTION AS THEY ARE MORE VULNERABLE TO TO ILLNESSES FROM WATERBORNE BACTERIA. VISITORS SHOULD AVOID WADING IN NEARBY CREEKS, POLS OF WATER ON THE BEACH, OR IN DISCOLORED WATER, AND STAY CLEAR OF WATER RUNOFF FLOWING INTO THE OCEAN.
  • A RECREATIONAL USE HEALTH ADVISORY HAS BEEN EXPANDED FOR THE AREA FROM THE ROSS ISLAND LAGOON TO RIVERPLACE MARINA IN MULTNOMAH COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF A CYANOBACTERIA BLOOM. PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH SPEED WATER ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS OF THE LAKE AND SLOUGH WHERE BLOOMS ARE, AS THE MAJOR ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER, THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. THE OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THE AREA AND ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS CATCH AND RELEASE FISHING, CAMPING, HIKING, BILKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY. SPRAYS COULD LEAD TO THE RISK OF INHALING CYANOTOXINS. DRINKING WATER FROM THE LAKE IS ESPECIALLY DANGEROUS.
  • A RECREATIONAL USE HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR THE WILLAMETTE RIVER FROM ROSS ISLAND DOWNSTREAM (NORTH) TO THE AREA NEAR CATHEDRAL PARK IN PORTLAND, IN MULTNOMAH COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF A CYANOBACTERIA BLOOM. PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH SPEED WATER ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS OF THE LAKE AND SLOUGH WHERE BLOOMS ARE, AS THE MAJOR ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER, THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. THE OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THE AREA AND ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, CAMPING, HIKING, BILKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY. SPRAYS COULD LEAD TO THE RISK OF INHALING CYANOTOXINS.DO NOT DRINK THE WATER.
  • A RECREATIONAL USE HEALTH ADVISORY CONTINUES IN EFFECT FOR ARRONS LAKE, BUT HAS BEEN LIFTED FOR PETE’S SLOUGH AND STURGEON LAKE ON SAUVIE ISLAND DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF A CYANOBACTERIA BLOOM. PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH SPEED WATER ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS OF THE LAKE AND SLOUGH WHERE BLOOMS ARE, AS THE MAJOR ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER, THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. THE OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THE AREA AND ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, CAMPING, HIKING, BILKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY. SPRAYS COULD LEAD TO THE RISK OF INHALING CYANOTOXINS.
  • A RECREATIONAL USE HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR AGENCY LAKE AND EXTENDED THE ADVISORY FOR THE SOUTHERN PORTION OF UPPER KLAMATH LAKE, FROM HOWARD’S BAY SOUTH TO THE LINK RIVER DAM  IN KLAMATH COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF A CYANOBACTERIA BLOOM. PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH SPEED WATER ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS OF THE RESERVOIR WHERE BLOOMS ARE, AS THE MAJOR ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER, THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. THE OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT AND ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, CAMPING, HIKING, BILKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY. SPRAYS COULD LEAD TO THE RISK OF INHALING CYANOTOXINS.
  • 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 with patchy evening frost, mostly cloudy with patchy evening frost, areas of fog late tonight,
  • Mostly cloudy with areas of AM fog, mostly sunny and a bit warmer Sunday, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Sunday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and patchy fog and a bit warmer Monday (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), rain with patchy fog at night (0.10 in. of rain possible)
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain Tuesday, patchy fog in the afternoon, then a good (50%) chance of rain late Tuesday night.
  • lows 34-44 highs 43-53.
  • Clouds and sun with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler Wednesday afternoon, mostly cloudy with patchy fog late Wednesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with patchy fog and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of rain Thursday afternoon (Winter Solstice 7:27 PM), mostly cloudy with patchy fog and a slight (20%) chance of rain at night,
  • Patchy AM fog, mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of rain Friday, a (50%) chance of rain Friday night,
  • Clouds and sun with patchy AM fog and a (30%) chance of rain, then a mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler Saturday afternoon.
  • highs 50-46 warming back to 50 Friday cooling to 47 Saturday lows 42-38. (seasonal averages high 46 low 34)
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Your Local College Football Games Weather Forecast:
THE VRBO FIESTA BOWL
Oregon Ducks vs. Liberty Flames at AT&T Stadium, Dallas, TX. –  Game time: 10 am – Way to early for a preliminary weather forecast. The weather forecast will be inconsequential because the stadium has a roof.
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Home Wood Heating Advisory:
Eugene-Springfield: YELLOW – Caution is advised. Burning wood in wood stoves or fireplaces is allowed but be prepared to curtail use  if a RED advisory is issued..
Oakridge: GREEN- Burning wood in wood stoves or fireplaces is allowed.
*Pellet stoves can be used anytime since they don’t produce the particulate smoke.
Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)
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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:
  • Mostly clear with patchy evening fog, partly cloudy with patchy fog late tonight,
  • Patchy AM fog, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and a bit warmer Sunday afternoon, a (40%) chance of rain Sunday night,
  • Cloudy and a bit warmer with a (30%) of rain Monday and in the evening (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), then rain late at night (0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain likely (70%), rain likely (70%) Tuesday afternoon, then a good (50%) chance of rain Tuesday night.
  • lows 35-49 cooling to 43 Tuesday night highs 53-55.
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain, partly cloudy and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of rain Wednesday afternoon, partly cloudy in the evening, just mostly cloudy late Wednesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy start, sunny Thursday afternoon (Winter Solstice 7:27 PM), partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening rain, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain late at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain and a bit cooler Friday, a (30%) chance of rain Friday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of rain Saturday.
  • highs 54-49 lows near 42 (seasonal averages high 48 low 36.

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Forecast for The South Oregon Coast Including Coos Bay and North Bend:

  • Mostly clear this evening, partly cloudy late tonight,
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) of rain Sunday, a (40%) rain Sunday night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with AM coastal rain and coastal rain likely (70%) and a bit cooler this afternoon while inland rain likely (70%) and a bit cooler Monday (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), rain (0.25 in. of rain possible) and windy at night (Coastal Wind: S 20-30 mph) while Inland Wind: S 20-30 mph decreasing to S 10-20 mph late at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms and a bit cooler Tuesday, then a good (50%) chance of rain Tuesday night.
  • lows 40-52 cooling to 42 Tuesday night highs 62-55.
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain, partly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain Wednesday afternoon, partly cloudy Wednesday night,
  • Partly cloudy and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of rain Thursday afternoon (Winter Solstice 7:27 PM), partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening rain, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain late at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a (40%) chance of rain Friday, a good (50%) chance of rain Friday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a (30%) chance of rain Saturday.
  • highs 62-56 lows near 42. (seasonal averages high 53 low 40)
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Forecast for the Northern Oregon Cascades including the Cascades in Lane County:

  • Mostly clear tonight,
  • A mix of clouds and sun with a slight (20%) chance of rain and a bit warmer Sunday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain Sunday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain Monday, rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit warmer Tuesday, evening rain likely (70%) with a slight (20%) chance of snow, then a good (50%) chance of rain and snow late Tuesday night.
  • free air freezing level 11,000 ft. tonight, snow level 7,500 ft. Sunday, 8,000 ft. Sunday night, 7,000 ft. Monday and Monday night, 6,500 ft. Tuesday, then 6,000 ft. Tuesday night.
  • lows 33-36 cooling to 32 Tuesday night highs 46-40 warming to 42 Tuesday.
  • A mix of clouds and sun with a (30%) chance of rain and snow and a bit warmer Wednesday, partly cloudy Wednesday night,
  • Partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain a bit warmer Thursday afternoon (Winter Solstice 7:27 PM), partly cloudy at night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow Friday, mostly cloudy with good (50%) chance of rain and snow Friday night,
  • Then a mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with a (40%) chance of rain and snow Saturday.
  • snow level  5,500 ft. Wednesday, free air freezing level 9,000 ft. Thursday and Thursday night, 5,500 ft. Friday, 5,000 ft. Friday night, then 4,000 ft. Saturday.
  • highs 44-46 cooling to 36 Saturday lows 30-27.

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For all of your Eugene-Springfield and Lane County News, Weather, and Sports go to: EugeneDailyNews.com

Dec
15.
12.16.23 More fog and partly cloudy today for your Saturday. Air Stagnation Advisory & Dense fog advisory in effect.
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Here is my weekly weather quiz question. What is  “Orographic Lifting?”

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Frontal systems are moving through Oregon brought rain pushed by Atmospheric Rivers. An Upper Level High Pressure Ridge (“Arch” shape) is trying to hold off the cold fronts. The graphics for days 1-3  show the front is that was expected to move through. That’s why we saw some sunshine Friday afternoon. The graphics for days 3-7   Tuesday through Saturday show active frontal systems moving through the Eastern Pacific region and one just offshore next Saturday.
Note: The Winter Solstice occurs at 7:27 pm Thursday December 21st as the official beginning of astronomical Winter.
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Air Quality Index:
Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 64 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 95 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 59 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)
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ADVISORIES:
  • AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM MONDAY FOR THE SOUTH WILLAMETTE VALLEY.
  • A DENSE FOG ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM TODAY FOR THE SOUTH WILLAMETTE VALLEY.
  • AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM MONDAY FOR THE FOOTHILLS OF THE NORTHERN BLUE MOUNTAINS OF OREGON AND CENTRAL OREGON.
  • A DENSE FOG ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM MONDAY FOR THE FOOTHILLS OF THE NORTHERN BLUE MOUNTAINS OF OREGON AND CENTRAL OREGON.
  • AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM MONDAY FOR THE CENTRAL WILLAMETTE VALLEY.
  • AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM MONDAY FOR THE LOWER COLUMBIA BASIN OF OREGON, WALLOWA COUNTY, THE JOHN DAY BASIN, THE FOOTHILLS OF THE SOUTHERN BLUE MOUNTAINS OF OREGON, AND NORTH CENTRAL OREGON.
  • AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM MONDAY FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST, THE CURRY COUNTY COAST, CENTRAL DOUGLAS COUNTY, EASTERN CURRY COUNTY AND JOSEPHINE COUNTY, THE EASTERN DOUGLAS COUNTY FOOTHILLS, JACKSON COUNTY, THE SISKIYOU MOUNTAINS, THE SOUTHERN OREGON CASCADES, THE KLAMATH BASIN, NORTHERN AND EASTERN KLAMATH COUNTY, AND WESTERN, CENTRAL, AND EASTERN LAKE COUNTY.
  • AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST MONDAY FOR HARNEY COUNTY, BAKER COUNTY, MALHEUR COUNTY, AND THE OREGON LOWER TREASURE VALLEY.
  • A WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM TODAY FOR THE GRANDE RHONDE VALLEY.

HEALTH ADVISORIES:

  • A PUBLIC HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR UNSAFE LEVELS OF FECAL BACTERIA IN OCEAN WATERS AT BEVERLY BEACH IN LINCOLN COUNTY. PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE WATER IN THIS AREA UNTIL THE ADVISORY IS LIFTED. UNSAFE LEVELS OF FECAL BACTERIA CAN CAUSE DIARRHEA, STOMACH CRAMPS, SKIN RASHES, UPPER RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND OTHER ILLNESSES. CHILDREN, THE ELDERLY, AND THOSE WITH A COMPROMISED IMMUNE SYSTEM SHOULD USE EXTRA CAUTION AS THEY ARE MORE VULNERABLE TO TO ILLNESSES FROM WATERBORNE BACTERIA. VISITORS SHOULD AVOID WADING IN NEARBY CREEKS, POLS OF WATER ON THE BEACH, OR IN DISCOLORED WATER, AND STAY CLEAR OF WATER RUNOFF FLOWING INTO THE OCEAN.
  • A RECREATIONAL USE HEALTH ADVISORY HAS BEEN EXPANDED FOR THE AREA FROM THE ROSS ISLAND LAGOON TO RIVERPLACE MARINA IN MULTNOMAH COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF A CYANOBACTERIA BLOOM. PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH SPEED WATER ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS OF THE LAKE AND SLOUGH WHERE BLOOMS ARE, AS THE MAJOR ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER, THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. THE OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THE AREA AND ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS CATCH AND RELEASE FISHING, CAMPING, HIKING, BILKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY. SPRAYS COULD LEAD TO THE RISK OF INHALING CYANOTOXINS. DRINKING WATER FROM THE LAKE IS ESPECIALLY DANGEROUS.
  • A RECREATIONAL USE HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR THE WILLAMETTE RIVER FROM ROSS ISLAND DOWNSTREAM (NORTH) TO THE AREA NEAR CATHEDRAL PARK IN PORTLAND, IN MULTNOMAH COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF A CYANOBACTERIA BLOOM. PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH SPEED WATER ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS OF THE LAKE AND SLOUGH WHERE BLOOMS ARE, AS THE MAJOR ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER, THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. THE OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THE AREA AND ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, CAMPING, HIKING, BILKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY. SPRAYS COULD LEAD TO THE RISK OF INHALING CYANOTOXINS.DO NOT DRINK THE WATER.
  • A RECREATIONAL USE HEALTH ADVISORY CONTINUES IN EFFECT FOR ARRONS LAKE, BUT HAS BEEN LIFTED FOR PETE’S SLOUGH AND STURGEON LAKE ON SAUVIE ISLAND DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF A CYANOBACTERIA BLOOM. PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH SPEED WATER ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS OF THE LAKE AND SLOUGH WHERE BLOOMS ARE, AS THE MAJOR ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER, THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. THE OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THE AREA AND ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, CAMPING, HIKING, BILKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY. SPRAYS COULD LEAD TO THE RISK OF INHALING CYANOTOXINS.
  • A RECREATIONAL USE HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR AGENCY LAKE AND EXTENDED THE ADVISORY FOR THE SOUTHERN PORTION OF UPPER KLAMATH LAKE, FROM HOWARD’S BAY SOUTH TO THE LINK RIVER DAM  IN KLAMATH COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF A CYANOBACTERIA BLOOM. PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH SPEED WATER ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS OF THE RESERVOIR WHERE BLOOMS ARE, AS THE MAJOR ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER, THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. THE OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT AND ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, CAMPING, HIKING, BILKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY. SPRAYS COULD LEAD TO THE RISK OF INHALING CYANOTOXINS.
  • 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:
  • AM clouds with areas of dense fog, partly cloudy and a bit warmer with patchy fog this afternoon, partly cloudy with patchy evening fog, mostly cloudy with patchy fog and areas of frost late tonight,
  • Patchy AM fog, mostly cloudy Sunday, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of evening rain, rain likely (70%) with patchy fog late at night,
  • Patchy AM fog, mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain Monday, then rain Monday night.
  • highs 48-50 lows 33-44.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain Tuesday, evening rain likely (70%), a good (50%) chance of rain late Tuesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of AM rain, a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of rain Wednesday afternoon, a slight (20%) chance of rain at night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of rain Thursday (Winter Solstice 7:27 PM), partly cloudy in the evening, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain late Thursday night,
  • Then a mix of clouds and sun with a (40%) chance of rain Friday.
  • highs 57-50 lows 44-39. (seasonal averages high 46 low 34)
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Your Local College Football Games Weather Forecast:
THE VRBO FIESTA BOWL
Oregon Ducks vs. Liberty Flames at AT&T Stadium, Dallas, TX. –  Game time: 10 am – Way to early for a preliminary weather forecast. The weather forecast will be inconsequential because the stadium has a roof.
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Home Wood Heating Advisory:
Eugene-Springfield: YELLOW – Caution is advised. Burning wood in wood stoves or fireplaces is allowed but be prepared to curtail use  if a RED advisory is issued..
Oakridge: GREEN- Burning wood in wood stoves or fireplaces is allowed.
*Pellet stoves can be used anytime since they don’t produce the particulate smoke.
Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)
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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:
  • Some AM clouds with patchy fog, sunny and a bit warmer this afternoon, mostly clear with patchy evening fog, partly cloudy with patchy fog late tonight,
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and a bit warmer Sunday afternoon, patchy fog with a (30%) chance of rain at night,
  • Patchy AM fog, mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain likely (70%) Monday and in the evening, then rain late Monday night.
  • highs 52-56 lows 38-49.
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain, rain likely (70%) and a bit warmer Tuesday afternoon, a good (50%) chance of rain Tuesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of rain Wednesday, a slight (20%) chance of evening rain, just mostly cloudy late at night,
  • Mostly cloudy start, partly cloudy Thursday afternoon (Winter Solstice 7:27 PM) and evening, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain late Thursday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Friday.
  • highs 57-53 lows 47-42 (seasonal averages high 48 low 37.

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Forecast for The South Oregon Coast Including Coos Bay and North Bend:

  • Some AM clouds, sunny and warmer this afternoon, mostly clear in the evening, partly cloudy late tonight,
  • Mostly cloudy with a (30%) of rain and a bit cooler Sunday, a good (50%) chance of evening rain, rain likely (70%) at night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain likely (70%),  rain and a bit cooler Monday afternoon, rain and breezy Monday night.
  • highs 66-60 lows 42-54.
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit warmer Tuesday, evening rain likely (70%), a good (50%) chance of rain late Tuesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain Wednesday, partly cloudy with a (30%) chance of evening rain, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain late at night,
  • Partly cloudy and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of rain Thursday (Winter Solstice 7:27 PM) and Thursday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a (30%) chance of rain Friday.
  • highs 62-58 lows 46-42. (seasonal averages high 53 low 40)
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Forecast for the Northern Oregon Cascades including the Cascades in Lane County:

  • Some AM clouds, sunny and a bit warmer this afternoon, partly cloudy tonight,
  • A mix of clouds and sun with a slight (20%) chance of rain Sunday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Sunday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain Monday, rain at night.
  • free air freezing level 11,000 ft. today and tonight, snow level 7,000 ft. Sunday, 7,500 ft. Sunday night, 8,000 ft. Monday, then 7,000 ft. Monday night.
  • highs 48-43 lows 32-36.
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit cooler Tuesday, evening rain likely (70%), a (40%) chance of rain Tuesday night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow Wednesday, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening rain and snow, a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow late at night,
  • Partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow and a bit warmer Thursday (Winter Solstice 7:27 PM), a slight (20%) chance of evening rain, a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow late Thursday night,
  • Then a mix of clouds and sun with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow Friday.
  • snow level 7,000 ft. Tuesday, 6,500 ft. Tuesday night, 6,000 ft. Wednesday through Thursday, 6,500 ft. Thursday night, then 6,000 ft. Friday.
  • highs 42-43 lows 32-29.

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For all of your Eugene-Springfield and Lane County News, Weather, and Sports go to: EugeneDailyNews.com

Dec
15.
12.15.23 Areas of late night/AM fog, then partly cloudy and a bit warmer Saturday.
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Here is my weekly weather quiz question. What is  “Orographic Lifting?”

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Frontal systems are moving through Oregon brought rain pushed by Atmospheric Rivers. An Upper Level High Pressure Ridge (“Arch” shape) is trying to hold off the cold fronts. The graphics for days 1-3  show the cold front is that was expected to move through. That’s why we saw some sunshine this afternoon. The graphics for days 3-7   Monday through Friday show active frontal systems moving through the Eastern Pacific region.
Note: The Winter Solstice occurs at 7:27 pm Thursday December 21st as the official beginning of astronomical Winter.
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Air Quality Index:
Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 74 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 30 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 59 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)
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ADVISORIES:
  • AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM MONDAY FOR THE CENTRAL WILLAMETTE VALLEY AND THE SOUTH WILLAMETTE VALLEY.
  • AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM MONDAY FOR THE LOWER COLUMBIA BASIN OF OREGON, WALLOWA COUNTY, THE JOHN DAY BASIN, THE FOOTHILLS OF THE NORTHERN BLUE MOUNTAINS OF OREGON, THE FOOTHILLS OF THE SOUTHERN BLUE MOUNTAINS OF OREGON, NORTH CENTRAL OREGON,  AND CENTRAL OREGON.
  • AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM MONDAY FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST, THE CURRY COUNTY COAST, CENTRAL DOUGLAS COUNTY, EASTERN CURRY COUNTY AND JOSEPHINE COUNTY, THE EASTERN DOUGLAS COUNTY FOOTHILLS, JACKSON COUNTY, THE SISKIYOU MOUNTAINS, THE SOUTHERN OREGON CASCADES, THE KLAMATH BASIN, NORTHERN AND EASTERN KLAMATH COUNTY, AND WESTERN, CENTRAL, AND EASTERN LAKE COUNTY.
  • AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST MONDAY FOR HARNEY COUNTY, BAKER COUNTY, MALHEUR COUNTY, AND THE OREGON LOWER TREASURE VALLEY.
  • A WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM SATURDAY FOR THE GRANDE RHONDE VALLEY.

HEALTH ADVISORIES:

  • A PUBLIC HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR UNSAFE LEVELS OF FECAL BACTERIA IN OCEAN WATERS AT BEVERLY BEACH IN LINCOLN COUNTY. PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE WATER IN THIS AREA UNTIL THE ADVISORY IS LIFTED. UNSAFE LEVELS OF FECAL BACTERIA CAN CAUSE DIARRHEA, STOMACH CRAMPS, SKIN RASHES, UPPER RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND OTHER ILLNESSES. CHILDREN, THE ELDERLY, AND THOSE WITH A COMPROMISED IMMUNE SYSTEM SHOULD USE EXTRA CAUTION AS THEY ARE MORE VULNERABLE TO TO ILLNESSES FROM WATERBORNE BACTERIA. VISITORS SHOULD AVOID WADING IN NEARBY CREEKS, POLS OF WATER ON THE BEACH, OR IN DISCOLORED WATER, AND STAY CLEAR OF WATER RUNOFF FLOWING INTO THE OCEAN.
  • A RECREATIONAL USE HEALTH ADVISORY HAS BEEN EXPANDED FOR THE AREA FROM THE ROSS ISLAND LAGOON TO RIVERPLACE MARINA IN MULTNOMAH COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF A CYANOBACTERIA BLOOM. PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH SPEED WATER ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS OF THE LAKE AND SLOUGH WHERE BLOOMS ARE, AS THE MAJOR ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER, THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. THE OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THE AREA AND ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS CATCH AND RELEASE FISHING, CAMPING, HIKING, BILKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY. SPRAYS COULD LEAD TO THE RISK OF INHALING CYANOTOXINS. DRINKING WATER FROM THE LAKE IS ESPECIALLY DANGEROUS.
  • A RECREATIONAL USE HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR THE WILLAMETTE RIVER FROM ROSS ISLAND DOWNSTREAM (NORTH) TO THE AREA NEAR CATHEDRAL PARK IN PORTLAND, IN MULTNOMAH COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF A CYANOBACTERIA BLOOM. PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH SPEED WATER ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS OF THE LAKE AND SLOUGH WHERE BLOOMS ARE, AS THE MAJOR ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER, THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. THE OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THE AREA AND ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, CAMPING, HIKING, BILKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY. SPRAYS COULD LEAD TO THE RISK OF INHALING CYANOTOXINS.DO NOT DRINK THE WATER.
  • A RECREATIONAL USE HEALTH ADVISORY CONTINUES IN EFFECT FOR ARRONS LAKE, BUT HAS BEEN LIFTED FOR PETE’S SLOUGH AND STURGEON LAKE ON SAUVIE ISLAND DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF A CYANOBACTERIA BLOOM. PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH SPEED WATER ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS OF THE LAKE AND SLOUGH WHERE BLOOMS ARE, AS THE MAJOR ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER, THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. THE OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THE AREA AND ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, CAMPING, HIKING, BILKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY. SPRAYS COULD LEAD TO THE RISK OF INHALING CYANOTOXINS.
  • A RECREATIONAL USE HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR AGENCY LAKE AND EXTENDED THE ADVISORY FOR THE SOUTHERN PORTION OF UPPER KLAMATH LAKE, FROM HOWARD’S BAY SOUTH TO THE LINK RIVER DAM  IN KLAMATH COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF A CYANOBACTERIA BLOOM. PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH SPEED WATER ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS OF THE RESERVOIR WHERE BLOOMS ARE, AS THE MAJOR ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER, THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. THE OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT AND ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, CAMPING, HIKING, BILKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY. SPRAYS COULD LEAD TO THE RISK OF INHALING CYANOTOXINS.
  • 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 areas of fog tonight,
  • AM clouds with areas of fog, partly cloudy and a bit warmer with patchy fog Saturday afternoon, partly cloudy with patchy evening fog, mostly cloudy with patchy fog and areas of frost late Saturday night,
  • Patchy AM fog, mostly cloudy Sunday, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of evening rain, rain likely (70%) with patchy fog late at night,
  • Patchy AM fog, mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain Monday, then rain Monday night.
  • lows 34-44 highs 48-50.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain Tuesday, evening rain likely (70%), a good (50%) chance of rain late Tuesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of AM rain, a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of rain Wednesday afternoon, a slight (20%) chance of rain at night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of rain Thursday (Winter Solstice 7:27 PM), partly cloudy in the evening, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain late Thursday night,
  • Then a mix of clouds and sun with a (40%) chance of rain Friday.
  • highs 57-50 lows 44-39. (seasonal averages high 46 low 34)
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Your Local College Football Games Weather Forecast:
THE VRBO FIESTA BOWL
Oregon Ducks vs. Liberty Flames at AT&T Stadium, Dallas, TX. –  Game time: 10 am – Way to early for a preliminary weather forecast. The weather forecast will be inconsequential because the stadium has a roof.
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Home Wood Heating Advisory:
Eugene-Springfield: YELLOW – Caution is advised. Burning wood in wood stoves or fireplaces is allowed but be prepared to curtail use  if a RED advisory is issued..
Oakridge: GREEN- Burning wood in wood stoves or fireplaces is allowed.
*Pellet stoves can be used anytime since they don’t produce the particulate smoke.
Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)
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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:
  • Mostly cloudy with patchy fog tonight,
  • Some AM clouds with patchy fog, sunny and a bit warmer Saturday afternoon, mostly clear with patchy evening fog, partly cloudy with patchy fog late Saturday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and a bit warmer Sunday afternoon, patchy fog with a (30%) chance of rain at night,
  • Patchy AM fog, mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain likely (70%) Monday and in the evening, then rain late Monday night.
  • lows 36-49 highs 52-56.
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain, rain likely (70%) and a bit warmer Tuesday afternoon, a good (50%) chance of rain Tuesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of rain Wednesday, a slight (20%) chance of evening rain, just mostly cloudy late at night,
  • Mostly cloudy start, partly cloudy Thursday afternoon (Winter Solstice 7:27 PM) and evening, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain late Thursday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Friday.
  • highs 57-53 lows 47-42 (seasonal averages high 48 low 37.

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Forecast for The South Oregon Coast Including Coos Bay and North Bend:

  • Mostly cloudy with patchy evening fog, just mostly cloudy late tonight,
  • Some AM clouds, sunny and warmer Saturday, mostly clear in the evening, partly cloudy late Saturday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a (30%) of rain and a bit cooler Sunday, a good (50%) chance of evening rain, rain likely (70%) at night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain likely (70%),  rain and a bit cooler Monday afternoon, rain and breezy Monday night.
  • lows 39-54 highs 66-60.
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit warmer Tuesday, evening rain likely (70%), a good (50%) chance of rain late Tuesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain Wednesday, partly cloudy with a (30%) chance of evening rain, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain late at night,
  • Partly cloudy and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of rain Thursday (Winter Solstice 7:27 PM) and Thursday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a (30%) chance of rain Friday.
  • highs 62-58 lows 46-42. (seasonal averages high 53 low 40)
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Forecast for the Northern Oregon Cascades including the Cascades in Lane County:

  • Partly cloudy tonight,
  • Some AM clouds, sunny and a bit warmer Saturday afternoon, partly cloudy Saturday night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun with a slight (20%) chance of rain Sunday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Sunday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain Monday, rain at night.
  • free air freezing level 11,000 ft. tonight through Saturday night, snow level 7,000 ft. Sunday, 7,500 ft. Sunday night, 8,000 ft. Monday, then 7,000 ft. Monday night.
  • lows 29-36 highs 48-43.
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit cooler Tuesday, evening rain likely (70%), a (40%) chance of rain Tuesday night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow Wednesday, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening rain and snow, a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow late at night,
  • Partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow and a bit warmer Thursday (Winter Solstice 7:27 PM), a slight (20%) chance of evening rain, a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow late Thursday night,
  • Then a mix of clouds and sun with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow Friday.
  • snow level 7,000 ft. Tuesday, 6,500 ft. Tuesday night, 6,000 ft. Wednesday through Thursday, 6,500 ft. Thursday night, then 6,000 ft. Friday.
  • highs 42-43 lows 32-29.

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Dec
14.
12.15.23 Mostly cloudy, possible sun breaks, with patchy fog and a bit cooler today for your Friday.
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Here is my weekly weather quiz question. What is  “Orographic Lifting?”

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Frontal systems are moving through Oregon brought rain pushed by Atmospheric Rivers. An Upper Level High Pressure Ridge (“Arch” shape) is trying to hold off the cold front. The graphics for days 1-3  show the cold front is that was expected to move through. That’s why we saw some sunshine this afternoon. The graphics for days 3-7   Monday through Friday show active frontal systems moving through the Eastern Pacific region.
Note: The Winter Solstice occurs at 7:27 pm Thursday December 21st as the official beginning of astronomical Winter.
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Air Quality Index:
Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 77 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 74 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 83 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)
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ADVISORIES:
  • A DENSE FOG ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM TODAY FOR THE SOUTH WILLAMETTE VALLEY.
  • AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM SUNDAY FOR THE CENTRAL WILLAMETTE VALLEY AND THE SOUTH WILLAMETTE VALLEY.
  • AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM SATURDAY FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST, THE CURRY COUNTY COAST, CENTRAL DOUGLAS COUNTY, EASTERN CURRY COUNTY AND JOSEPHINE COUNTY, THE EASTERN DOUGLAS COUNTY FOOTHILLS, JACKSON COUNTY, THE SISKIYOU MOUNTAINS, THE SOUTHERN OREGON CASCADES, THE KLAMATH BASIN, NORTHERN AND EASTERN KLAMATH COUNTY, AND WESTERN, CENTRAL, AND EASTERN LAKE COUNTY.
  • AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST TONIGHT FOR HARNEY COUNTY, BAKER COUNTY, MALHEUR COUNTY, AND THE OREGON LOWER TREASURE VALLEY.
  • A WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TODAY UNTIL 10 AM SATURDAY FOR THE GRANDE RHONDE VALLEY.

HEALTH ADVISORIES:

  • A PUBLIC HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR UNSAFE LEVELS OF FECAL BACTERIA IN OCEAN WATERS AT BEVERLY BEACH IN LINCOLN COUNTY. PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE WATER IN THIS AREA UNTIL THE ADVISORY IS LIFTED. UNSAFE LEVELS OF FECAL BACTERIA CAN CAUSE DIARRHEA, STOMACH CRAMPS, SKIN RASHES, UPPER RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND OTHER ILLNESSES. CHILDREN, THE ELDERLY, AND THOSE WITH A COMPROMISED IMMUNE SYSTEM SHOULD USE EXTRA CAUTION AS THEY ARE MORE VULNERABLE TO TO ILLNESSES FROM WATERBORNE BACTERIA. VISITORS SHOULD AVOID WADING IN NEARBY CREEKS, POLS OF WATER ON THE BEACH, OR IN DISCOLORED WATER, AND STAY CLEAR OF WATER RUNOFF FLOWING INTO THE OCEAN.
  • A RECREATIONAL USE HEALTH ADVISORY HAS BEEN EXPANDED FOR THE AREA FROM THE ROSS ISLAND LAGOON TO RIVERPLACE MARINA IN MULTNOMAH COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF A CYANOBACTERIA BLOOM. PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH SPEED WATER ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS OF THE LAKE AND SLOUGH WHERE BLOOMS ARE, AS THE MAJOR ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER, THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. THE OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THE AREA AND ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS CATCH AND RELEASE FISHING, CAMPING, HIKING, BILKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY. SPRAYS COULD LEAD TO THE RISK OF INHALING CYANOTOXINS. DRINKING WATER FROM THE LAKE IS ESPECIALLY DANGEROUS.
  • A RECREATIONAL USE HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR THE WILLAMETTE RIVER FROM ROSS ISLAND DOWNSTREAM (NORTH) TO THE AREA NEAR CATHEDRAL PARK IN PORTLAND, IN MULTNOMAH COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF A CYANOBACTERIA BLOOM. PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH SPEED WATER ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS OF THE LAKE AND SLOUGH WHERE BLOOMS ARE, AS THE MAJOR ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER, THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. THE OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THE AREA AND ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, CAMPING, HIKING, BILKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY. SPRAYS COULD LEAD TO THE RISK OF INHALING CYANOTOXINS.DO NOT DRINK THE WATER.
  • A RECREATIONAL USE HEALTH ADVISORY CONTINUES IN EFFECT FOR ARRONS LAKE, BUT HAS BEEN LIFTED FOR PETE’S SLOUGH AND STURGEON LAKE ON SAUVIE ISLAND DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF A CYANOBACTERIA BLOOM. PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH SPEED WATER ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS OF THE LAKE AND SLOUGH WHERE BLOOMS ARE, AS THE MAJOR ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER, THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. THE OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THE AREA AND ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, CAMPING, HIKING, BILKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY. SPRAYS COULD LEAD TO THE RISK OF INHALING CYANOTOXINS.
  • A RECREATIONAL USE HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR AGENCY LAKE AND EXTENDED THE ADVISORY FOR THE SOUTHERN PORTION OF UPPER KLAMATH LAKE, FROM HOWARD’S BAY SOUTH TO THE LINK RIVER DAM  IN KLAMATH COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF A CYANOBACTERIA BLOOM. PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH SPEED WATER ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS OF THE RESERVOIR WHERE BLOOMS ARE, AS THE MAJOR ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER, THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. THE OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT AND ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, CAMPING, HIKING, BILKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY. SPRAYS COULD LEAD TO THE RISK OF INHALING CYANOTOXINS.
  • 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:
  • Areas of AM fog, mostly cloudy with possible sun breaks, patchy fog and a bit cooler this afternoon, mostly cloudy with patchy fog tonight,
  • Patchy AM fog, a mix of clouds and sun Saturday, partly cloudy with patchy fog at night,
  • Patchy AM fog, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Sunday afternoon, cloudy with a good (50%) chance of evening rain, then rain likely (70%) with patchy fog late Sunday night.
  • highs near 47 lows 34-39.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain and patchy fog Monday and in the evening, rain Monday night,
  • Patchy AM fog, mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain Tuesday, a good (50%) chance of rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with patchy fog and a (30%) chance of AM rain,  a bit cooler with patchy fog and a slight (20%) chance of rain Wednesday afternoon, patchy fog with a slight (20%) chance of evening rain, mostly cloudy with patchy fog late Wednesday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of rain Thursday (Winter Solstice 7:27 PM).
  • highs 52-57 cooling to 50 Thursday cooling to 49 Wednesday lows 46-39. (seasonal averages high 46 low 34)
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Your Local College Football Games Weather Forecast:
THE VRBO FIESTA BOWL
Oregon Ducks vs. Liberty Flames at AT&T Stadium, Dallas, TX. –  Game time: 10 am – Way to early for a preliminary weather forecast. The weather forecast will be inconsequential because the stadium has a roof.
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Home Wood Heating Advisory:
Eugene-Springfield: YELLOW – Caution is advised. Burning wood in wood stoves or fireplaces is allowed but be prepared to curtail use  if a RED advisory is issued..
Oakridge: GREEN- Burning wood in wood stoves or fireplaces is allowed.
*Pellet stoves can be used anytime since they don’t produce the particulate smoke.
Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)
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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:
  • Mostly cloudy with patchy AM fog, partly cloudy and a bit cooler this afternoon, mostly cloudy late tonight,
  • AM clouds, sunny and a bit warmer Saturday afternoon, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain late at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and a bit cooler Sunday, then rain Sunday night.
  • highs 50-55 cooling to 53 Sunday lows 38-44.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain Monday, rain Monday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain Tuesday, a good (50%) chance of rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a (30%) chance of rain Wednesday, a slight (20%) chance of rain Wednesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain, then partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Thursday afternoon (Winter Solstice 7:27 PM).
  • highs 56-54 lows 49-43. (seasonal averages high 48 low 37.

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Forecast for The South Oregon Coast Including Coos Bay and North Bend:

  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer today, mostly cloudy tonight,
  • Partly cloudy Saturday, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain late at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) of rain and a bit cooler Sunday, then rain Sunday night.
  • highs 63-60 lows 42-46.
  • Mostly cloudy with rain Monday, rain Monday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain Tuesday, evening rain likely (70%), a good (50%) chance of rain late at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of rain Wednesday, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening rain, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain late Wednesday night,
  • Then partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Thursday (Winter Solstice 7:27 PM).
  • highs 62-60 lows 49-43. (seasonal averages high 53 low 40)
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Forecast for the Northern Oregon Cascades including the Cascades in Lane County:

  • A mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler today, mostly cloudy tonight,
  • Partly cloudy and a bit warmer Saturday, partly cloudy at night,
  • Clouds and sun with a (20%) chance of AM rain, a mix of clouds and sun with a (40%) chance of rain and a bit cooler Sunday afternoon, a good (50%) chance of evening rain, then rain likely (70%) Sunday night.
  • free air freezing level 10,000 ft. rising to 11,000 ft. this afternoon, 11,000 ft. tonight through Saturday night, snow level 7,000 ft. Sunday, then 8,000 ft. Sunday night.
  • highs 40-47 cooling to 44 Sunday lows 29-34 .
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain Monday and Monday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain Tuesday, evening rain likely (70%), a (40%) chance of rain and snow late at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow Wednesday, a (40%) chance of evening rain and snow, a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow late Wednesday night,
  • Clouds and sun with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain and snow, then a (30%) chance of snow Thursday afternoon (Winter Solstice 7:27 PM).
  • snow level 7,500 ft. Monday, 7,000 ft. Monday night and Tuesday,  6,500 ft. Tuesday night, then 6,000 ft. Wednesday through Thursday.
  • highs near 42 lows 35-29.

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For all of your Eugene-Springfield and Lane County News, Weather, and Sports go to: EugeneDailyNews.com

Dec
14.
12.14.23 Patchy evening fog, more clouds with areas of fog late tonight. What about your Friday?
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Here is my weekly weather quiz question. What is  “Orographic Lifting?”

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Frontal systems are moving through Oregon brought rain pushed by Atmospheric Rivers. An Upper Level High Pressure Ridge (“Arch” shape) is trying to hold off the cold front. The graphics for days 1-3  show a cold front is that was expected to move in tonight is  slowing down. That’s why we saw some sunshine this afternoon. The graphics for days 3-7   Sunday through Thursday show active frontal systems moving through the Eastern Pacific region.
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Air Quality Index:
Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 54 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 19 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 59 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)
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ADVISORIES:
  • AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM SUNDAY FOR THE CENTRAL WILLAMETTE VALLEY AND THE SOUTH WILLAMETTE VALLEY.
  • AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM SATURDAY FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST, THE CURRY COUNTY COAST, CENTRAL DOUGLAS COUNTY, EASTERN CURRY COUNTY AND JOSEPHINE COUNTY, THE EASTERN DOUGLAS COUNTY FOOTHILLS, JACKSON COUNTY, THE SISKIYOU MOUNTAINS, THE SOUTHERN OREGON CASCADES, THE KLAMATH BASIN, NORTHERN AND EASTERN KLAMATH COUNTY, AND WESTERN, CENTRAL, AND EASTERN LAKE COUNTY.
  • AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST FRIDAY FOR HARNEY COUNTY, BAKER COUNTY, MALHEUR COUNTY, AND THE OREGON LOWER TREASURE VALLEY.
  • A WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM FRIDAY UNTIL 10 AM SATURDAY FOR THE GRANDE RHONDE VALLEY.

HEALTH ADVISORIES:

  • A PUBLIC HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR UNSAFE LEVELS OF FECAL BACTERIA IN OCEAN WATERS AT BEVERLY BEACH IN LINCOLN COUNTY. PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE WATER IN THIS AREA UNTIL THE ADVISORY IS LIFTED. UNSAFE LEVELS OF FECAL BACTERIA CAN CAUSE DIARRHEA, STOMACH CRAMPS, SKIN RASHES, UPPER RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND OTHER ILLNESSES. CHILDREN, THE ELDERLY, AND THOSE WITH A COMPROMISED IMMUNE SYSTEM SHOULD USE EXTRA CAUTION AS THEY ARE MORE VULNERABLE TO TO ILLNESSES FROM WATERBORNE BACTERIA. VISITORS SHOULD AVOID WADING IN NEARBY CREEKS, POLS OF WATER ON THE BEACH, OR IN DISCOLORED WATER, AND STAY CLEAR OF WATER RUNOFF FLOWING INTO THE OCEAN.
  • A RECREATIONAL USE HEALTH ADVISORY HAS BEEN EXPANDED FOR THE AREA FROM THE ROSS ISLAND LAGOON TO RIVERPLACE MARINA IN MULTNOMAH COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF A CYANOBACTERIA BLOOM. PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH SPEED WATER ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS OF THE LAKE AND SLOUGH WHERE BLOOMS ARE, AS THE MAJOR ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER, THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. THE OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THE AREA AND ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS CATCH AND RELEASE FISHING, CAMPING, HIKING, BILKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY. SPRAYS COULD LEAD TO THE RISK OF INHALING CYANOTOXINS. DRINKING WATER FROM THE LAKE IS ESPECIALLY DANGEROUS.
  • A RECREATIONAL USE HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR THE WILLAMETTE RIVER FROM ROSS ISLAND DOWNSTREAM (NORTH) TO THE AREA NEAR CATHEDRAL PARK IN PORTLAND, IN MULTNOMAH COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF A CYANOBACTERIA BLOOM. PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH SPEED WATER ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS OF THE LAKE AND SLOUGH WHERE BLOOMS ARE, AS THE MAJOR ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER, THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. THE OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THE AREA AND ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, CAMPING, HIKING, BILKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY. SPRAYS COULD LEAD TO THE RISK OF INHALING CYANOTOXINS.DO NOT DRINK THE WATER.
  • A RECREATIONAL USE HEALTH ADVISORY CONTINUES IN EFFECT FOR ARRONS LAKE, BUT HAS BEEN LIFTED FOR PETE’S SLOUGH AND STURGEON LAKE ON SAUVIE ISLAND DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF A CYANOBACTERIA BLOOM. PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH SPEED WATER ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS OF THE LAKE AND SLOUGH WHERE BLOOMS ARE, AS THE MAJOR ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER, THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. THE OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THE AREA AND ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, CAMPING, HIKING, BILKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY. SPRAYS COULD LEAD TO THE RISK OF INHALING CYANOTOXINS.
  • A RECREATIONAL USE HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR AGENCY LAKE AND EXTENDED THE ADVISORY FOR THE SOUTHERN PORTION OF UPPER KLAMATH LAKE, FROM HOWARD’S BAY SOUTH TO THE LINK RIVER DAM  IN KLAMATH COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF A CYANOBACTERIA BLOOM. PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH SPEED WATER ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS OF THE RESERVOIR WHERE BLOOMS ARE, AS THE MAJOR ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER, THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. THE OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT AND ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, CAMPING, HIKING, BILKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY. SPRAYS COULD LEAD TO THE RISK OF INHALING CYANOTOXINS.
  • 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 with patchy evening fog, mostly cloudy with areas of fog late tonight,
  • Areas of AM fog, mostly cloudy with patchy fog and a bit cooler Friday afternoon, mostly cloudy with patchy fog Friday night,
  • Patchy AM fog with a mix of clouds and sun Saturday, partly cloudy with patchy fog at night,
  • Patchy AM fog, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Sunday afternoon, cloudy with a good (50%) chance of evening rain, then rain likely (70%) with patchy fog late Sunday night.
  • lows 36-34 warming to 39 Sunday night highs near 47.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain and patchy fog Monday and in the evening, rain Monday night,
  • Patchy AM fog, mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain Tuesday, a good (50%) chance of rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with patchy fog and a (30%) chance of AM rain,  a bit cooler with patchy fog and a slight (20%) chance of rain Wednesday afternoon, patchy fog with a slight (20%) chance of evening rain, mostly cloudy with patchy fog late Wednesday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of rain Thursday.
  • highs 52-57 cooling to 50 Thursday cooling to 49 Wednesday lows 46-39. (seasonal averages high 46 low 34)
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Your Local College Football Games Weather Forecast:
THE VRBO FIESTA BOWL
Oregon Ducks vs. Liberty Flames at AT&T Stadium, Dallas, TX. –  Game time: 10 am – Way to early for a preliminary weather forecast. The weather forecast will be inconsequential because the stadium has a roof.
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Home Wood Heating Advisory:
Eugene-Springfield: YELLOW – Caution is advised. Burning wood in wood stoves or fireplaces is allowed but be prepared to curtail use  if a RED advisory is issued..
Oakridge: GREEN- Burning wood in wood stoves or fireplaces is allowed.
*Pellet stoves can be used anytime since they don’t produce the particulate smoke.
Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)
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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg
  • Becoming mostly cloudy with patchy fog late tonight,
  • Mostly cloudy with patchy AM fog, partly cloudy and a bit cooler Friday afternoon, mostly cloudy late Friday night,
  • AM clouds, sunny and a bit warmer Saturday afternoon, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain late at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and a bit cooler Sunday, then rain Sunday night.
  • lows 39-44 highs 50-55 cooling to 53 Sunday.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain Monday, rain Monday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain Tuesday, a good (50%) chance of rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a (30%) chance of rain Wednesday, a slight (20%) chance of rain Wednesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain, then partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Thursday afternoon.
  • highs 56-54 lows 49-43. (seasonal averages high 48 low 37.

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Forecast for The South Oregon Coast Including Coos Bay and North Bend:

  • Mostly clear this evening, mostly cloudy late tonight,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer Friday, mostly cloudy Friday night,
  • Partly cloudy Saturday, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain late at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) of rain and a bit cooler Sunday, then rain Sunday night.
  • lows 42-46 highs 63-60.
  • Mostly cloudy with rain Monday, rain Monday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain Tuesday, evening rain likely (70%), a good (50%) chance of rain late at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of rain Wednesday, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening rain, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain late Wednesday night,
  • Then partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Thursday.
  • highs 62-60 lows 49-43. (seasonal averages high 53 low 40)
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Forecast for the Northern Oregon Cascades including the Cascades in Lane County:

  • Partly cloudy tonight,
  • A mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler Friday, mostly cloudy Friday night,
  • Partly cloudy and a bit warmer Saturday, partly cloudy at night,
  • Clouds and sun with a (20%) chance of AM rain, a mix of clouds and sun with a (40%) chance of rain and a bit cooler Sunday afternoon, a good (50%) chance of evening rain, then rain likely (70%) Sunday night.
  • free air freezing 9,000 ft. rising to 10,000 ft. late tonight, 10,000 ft. rising to 11,000 ft. Friday afternoon, 11,000 ft. Friday night through Saturday night, snow level 7,000 ft. Sunday, then 8,000 ft. Sunday night.
  • lows 28-34 highs 40-47 cooling to 44 Sunday.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain Monday and Monday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain Tuesday, evening rain likely (70%), a (40%) chance of rain and snow late at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow Wednesday, a (40%) chance of evening rain and snow, a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow late Wednesday night,
  • Clouds and sun with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain and snow, then a (30%) chance of snow Thursday afternoon.
  • snow level 7,500 ft. Monday, 7,000 ft. Monday night and Tuesday,  6,500 ft. Tuesday night, then 6,000 ft. Wednesday through Thursday.
  • highs near 42 lows 35-29.

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For all of your Eugene-Springfield and Lane County News, Weather, and Sports go to: EugeneDailyNews.com

Dec
13.
12.14.23 More morning fog, mostly cloudy, 50% chance of rain today for your Thursday.
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Here is my weekly weather quiz question. What is  “Orographic Lifting?”

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Frontal systems are moving through Oregon brought rain pushed by Atmospheric Rivers. An Upper Level High Pressure Ridge (“Arch” shape) is trying to hold off the cold front. The graphics for days 1-3  show a cold front is that was expected to move in tonight is  slowing down. That’s why we saw some sunshine this afternoon. The graphics for days 3-7   Sunday through Thursday show active frontal systems moving through the Eastern Pacific region.
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Air Quality Index:
Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 74 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 110 in the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 84 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)
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ADVISORIES:
  • AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM SUNDAY FOR THE SOUTH WILLAMETTE VALLEY.
  • AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM SATURDAY FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST, THE CURRY COUNTY COAST, CENTRAL DOUGLAS COUNTY, EASTERN CURRY COUNTY AND JOSEPHINE COUNTY, THE EASTERN DOUGLAS COUNTY FOOTHILLS, JACKSON COUNTY, THE SISKIYOU MOUNTAINS, THE SOUTHERN OREGON CASCADES, THE KLAMATH BASIN, NORTHERN AND EASTERN KLAMATH COUNTY, AND WESTERN, CENTRAL, AND EASTERN LAKE COUNTY.
  • AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST FRIDAY FOR HARNEY COUNTY, BAKER COUNTY, MALHEUR COUNTY, AND THE OREGON LOWER TREASURE VALLEY.

HEALTH ADVISORIES:

  • A PUBLIC HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR UNSAFE LEVELS OF FECAL BACTERIA IN OCEAN WATERS AT BEVERLY BEACH IN LINCOLN COUNTY. PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE WATER IN THIS AREA UNTIL THE ADVISORY IS LIFTED. UNSAFE LEVELS OF FECAL BACTERIA CAN CAUSE DIARRHEA, STOMACH CRAMPS, SKIN RASHES, UPPER RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND OTHER ILLNESSES. CHILDREN, THE ELDERLY, AND THOSE WITH A COMPROMISED IMMUNE SYSTEM SHOULD USE EXTRA CAUTION AS THEY ARE MORE VULNERABLE TO TO ILLNESSES FROM WATERBORNE BACTERIA. VISITORS SHOULD AVOID WADING IN NEARBY CREEKS, POLS OF WATER ON THE BEACH, OR IN DISCOLORED WATER, AND STAY CLEAR OF WATER RUNOFF FLOWING INTO THE OCEAN.
  • A RECREATIONAL USE HEALTH ADVISORY HAS BEEN EXPANDED FOR THE AREA FROM THE ROSS ISLAND LAGOON TO RIVERPLACE MARINA IN MULTNOMAH COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF A CYANOBACTERIA BLOOM. PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH SPEED WATER ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS OF THE LAKE AND SLOUGH WHERE BLOOMS ARE, AS THE MAJOR ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER, THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. THE OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THE AREA AND ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS CATCH AND RELEASE FISHING, CAMPING, HIKING, BILKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY. SPRAYS COULD LEAD TO THE RISK OF INHALING CYANOTOXINS. DRINKING WATER FROM THE LAKE IS ESPECIALLY DANGEROUS.
  • A RECREATIONAL USE HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR THE WILLAMETTE RIVER FROM ROSS ISLAND DOWNSTREAM (NORTH) TO THE AREA NEAR CATHEDRAL PARK IN PORTLAND, IN MULTNOMAH COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF A CYANOBACTERIA BLOOM. PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH SPEED WATER ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS OF THE LAKE AND SLOUGH WHERE BLOOMS ARE, AS THE MAJOR ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER, THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. THE OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THE AREA AND ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, CAMPING, HIKING, BILKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY. SPRAYS COULD LEAD TO THE RISK OF INHALING CYANOTOXINS.DO NOT DRINK THE WATER.
  • A RECREATIONAL USE HEALTH ADVISORY CONTINUES IN EFFECT FOR ARRONS LAKE, BUT HAS BEEN LIFTED FOR PETE’S SLOUGH AND STURGEON LAKE ON SAUVIE ISLAND DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF A CYANOBACTERIA BLOOM. PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH SPEED WATER ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS OF THE LAKE AND SLOUGH WHERE BLOOMS ARE, AS THE MAJOR ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER, THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. THE OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THE AREA AND ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, CAMPING, HIKING, BILKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY. SPRAYS COULD LEAD TO THE RISK OF INHALING CYANOTOXINS.
  • A RECREATIONAL USE HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR AGENCY LAKE AND EXTENDED THE ADVISORY FOR THE SOUTHERN PORTION OF UPPER KLAMATH LAKE, FROM HOWARD’S BAY SOUTH TO THE LINK RIVER DAM  IN KLAMATH COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF A CYANOBACTERIA BLOOM. PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH SPEED WATER ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS OF THE RESERVOIR WHERE BLOOMS ARE, AS THE MAJOR ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER, THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. THE OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT AND ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, CAMPING, HIKING, BILKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY. SPRAYS COULD LEAD TO THE RISK OF INHALING CYANOTOXINS.
  • 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:
  • A mix of clouds and sun with patchy fog and a good (50%) chance of rain and a bit warmer today (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), partly cloudy with patchy evening fog, mostly cloudy with patchy fog late tonight,
  • Mostly cloudy with patchy fog and a bit cooler Friday, mostly cloudy with patchy fog at night,
  • Patchy AM fog with a mix of clouds and sun Saturday, mostly cloudy with patchy evening fog and a slight (20%) chance of rain, then mostly cloudy with patchy fog and a (40%) chance of rain late Saturday night.
  • highs 53-49 lows 37-34 warming to 38 Saturday night.
  • Cloudy and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of rain Sunday, rain likely (70%) Sunday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain Monday, rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) Tuesday, a good (50%) chance of rain Tuesday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of rain Wednesday.
  • highs 50-53 cooling to 49 Wednesday lows 42-44 cooling to 40 Tuesday night. (seasonal averages high 47 low 34)
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Your Local College Football Games Weather Forecast:
THE VRBO FIESTA BOWL
Oregon Ducks vs. Liberty Flames at AT&T Stadium, Dallas, TX. –  Game time: 10 am – Way to early for a preliminary weather forecast. The weather forecast will be inconsequential because the stadium has a roof.
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Home Wood Heating Advisory:
Eugene-Springfield: YELLOW – Caution is advised. Burning wood in wood stoves or fireplaces is allowed but be prepared to curtail use  if a RED advisory is issued..
Oakridge: GREEN- Burning wood in wood stoves or fireplaces is allowed.
*Pellet stoves can be used anytime since they don’t produce the particulate smoke.
Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)
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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain, partly cloudy and a bit cooler this afternoon and evening,  just mostly cloudy late tonight,
  • Mostly cloudy Friday, mostly cloudy at night,
  • Mostly cloudy Saturday, then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain late Saturday night.
  • highs 54-52 lows 39-42.
  • Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of AM rain, rain likely (70%) and a bit warmer Sunday afternoon, rain Sunday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain Monday and in the evening, rain likely (70%) late Monday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain likely (70%) Tuesday, a good (50%) chance of rain Tuesday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a (40%) chance of rain Wednesday.
  • highs 54-50 lows 46-42. (seasonal averages high 48 low 37)

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Forecast for The South Oregon Coast Including Coos Bay and North Bend:

  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of coastal rain and a bit warmer today while a slight (20%) chance of inland AM rain and a bit warmer today (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), just partly cloudy tonight,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer Friday, mostly cloudy Friday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer Saturday, then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Saturday night.
  • highs 60-63 lows 42-44.
  • Mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) a bit cooler Sunday, rain Sunday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain Monday, rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain Tuesday, evening rain likely (70%), a good (50%) chance of rain Tuesday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Wednesday.
  • highs 60-58 lows 47-43. (seasonal averages high 53 low 40)
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Forecast for the Northern Oregon Cascades including the Cascades in Lane County:

  • A mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain this afternoon, partly cloudy tonight,
  • A mix of clouds and sun with patchy fog Friday, partly cloudy at night,
  • Partly cloudy and a bit warmer Saturday, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening rain, then mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain Saturday night.
  • snow level 5,000 ft. today, free air freezing 9,000 ft. rising to 10,000 ft. late tonight, 10,000 ft. rising to 11,000 ft. Friday afternoon, t11,000 ft. Friday night, 11,000 ft. Saturday afternoon, then snow level 7,000 ft. Saturday night.
  • highs 44-46 lows 28-32.
  • Mostly cloudy with a (20%) chance of AM rain, rain likely (70%) and a bit cooler Sunday afternoon, rain Sunday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain Monday and at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with AM snow likely (70%),  a bit cooler with rain likely (70%) Tuesday afternoon, evening rain and snow likely (70%), a (40%) chance of rain and snow late Tuesday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow Wednesday.
  • snow level 7,000 ft. Sunday and Sunday night, 6,500 ft. Monday and Monday night, 6,000 ft. Tuesday and Tuesday night, then 5,500 ft. Wednesday.
  • highs 42-35 lows 33-27.

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For all of your Eugene-Springfield and Lane County News, Weather, and Sports go to: EugeneDailyNews.com

Dec
13.
12.13.23 Clouds, patchy fog, and a 50% chance of rain tonight. What about Thursday?
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Here is my weekly weather quiz question. What is  “Orographic Lifting?”

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Frontal systems are moving through Oregon brought rain pushed by Atmospheric Rivers. Now short-lived High Pressure drys us out for a couple days. The graphics for days 1-3  show a cold front is that was expected to move in tonight is  slowing down. That’s why we saw some sunshine this afternoon. The graphics for days 3-7   Saturday through Wednesday show active frontal systems moving through the Eastern Pacific region.
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Air Quality Index:
Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 48 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 16 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 50 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)
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ADVISORIES:
  • AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM SUNDAY FOR THE SOUTH WILLAMETTE VALLEY.
  • AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM SATURDAY FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST, THE CURRY COUNTY COAST, CENTRAL DOUGLAS COUNTY, EASTERN CURRY COUNTY AND JOSEPHINE COUNTY, THE EASTERN DOUGLAS COUNTY FOOTHILLS, JACKSON COUNTY, THE SISKIYOU MOUNTAINS, THE SOUTHERN OREGON CASCADES, THE KLAMATH BASIN, NORTHERN AND EASTERN KLAMATH COUNTY, AND WESTERN, CENTRAL, AND EASTERN LAKE COUNTY.
  • AN AIR STAGNATION ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM MST FRIDAY FOR HARNEY COUNTY, BAKER COUNTY, MALHEUR COUNTY, AND THE OREGON LOWER TREASURE VALLEY.

HEALTH ADVISORIES:

  • A PUBLIC HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR UNSAFE LEVELS OF FECAL BACTERIA IN OCEAN WATERS AT BEVERLY BEACH IN LINCOLN COUNTY. PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE WATER IN THIS AREA UNTIL THE ADVISORY IS LIFTED. UNSAFE LEVELS OF FECAL BACTERIA CAN CAUSE DIARRHEA, STOMACH CRAMPS, SKIN RASHES, UPPER RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND OTHER ILLNESSES. CHILDREN, THE ELDERLY, AND THOSE WITH A COMPROMISED IMMUNE SYSTEM SHOULD USE EXTRA CAUTION AS THEY ARE MORE VULNERABLE TO TO ILLNESSES FROM WATERBORNE BACTERIA. VISITORS SHOULD AVOID WADING IN NEARBY CREEKS, POLS OF WATER ON THE BEACH, OR IN DISCOLORED WATER, AND STAY CLEAR OF WATER RUNOFF FLOWING INTO THE OCEAN.
  • A RECREATIONAL USE HEALTH ADVISORY HAS BEEN EXPANDED FOR THE AREA FROM THE ROSS ISLAND LAGOON TO RIVERPLACE MARINA IN MULTNOMAH COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF A CYANOBACTERIA BLOOM. PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH SPEED WATER ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS OF THE LAKE AND SLOUGH WHERE BLOOMS ARE, AS THE MAJOR ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER, THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. THE OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THE AREA AND ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS CATCH AND RELEASE FISHING, CAMPING, HIKING, BILKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY. SPRAYS COULD LEAD TO THE RISK OF INHALING CYANOTOXINS. DRINKING WATER FROM THE LAKE IS ESPECIALLY DANGEROUS.
  • A RECREATIONAL USE HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR THE WILLAMETTE RIVER FROM ROSS ISLAND DOWNSTREAM (NORTH) TO THE AREA NEAR CATHEDRAL PARK IN PORTLAND, IN MULTNOMAH COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF A CYANOBACTERIA BLOOM. PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH SPEED WATER ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS OF THE LAKE AND SLOUGH WHERE BLOOMS ARE, AS THE MAJOR ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER, THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. THE OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THE AREA AND ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, CAMPING, HIKING, BILKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY. SPRAYS COULD LEAD TO THE RISK OF INHALING CYANOTOXINS.DO NOT DRINK THE WATER.
  • A RECREATIONAL USE HEALTH ADVISORY CONTINUES IN EFFECT FOR ARRONS LAKE, BUT HAS BEEN LIFTED FOR PETE’S SLOUGH AND STURGEON LAKE ON SAUVIE ISLAND DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF A CYANOBACTERIA BLOOM. PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH SPEED WATER ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS OF THE LAKE AND SLOUGH WHERE BLOOMS ARE, AS THE MAJOR ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER, THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. THE OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THE AREA AND ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, CAMPING, HIKING, BILKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY. SPRAYS COULD LEAD TO THE RISK OF INHALING CYANOTOXINS.
  • A RECREATIONAL USE HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR AGENCY LAKE AND EXTENDED THE ADVISORY FOR THE SOUTHERN PORTION OF UPPER KLAMATH LAKE, FROM HOWARD’S BAY SOUTH TO THE LINK RIVER DAM  IN KLAMATH COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF A CYANOBACTERIA BLOOM. PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH SPEED WATER ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS OF THE RESERVOIR WHERE BLOOMS ARE, AS THE MAJOR ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER, THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. THE OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT AND ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, CAMPING, HIKING, BILKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY. SPRAYS COULD LEAD TO THE RISK OF INHALING CYANOTOXINS.
  • 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 patchy fog and a good (50%) chance of rain tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with patchy fog and a good (50%) chance of rain and a bit warmer Thursday (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), partly cloudy with patchy evening fog, mostly cloudy with patchy fog late Thursday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with patchy fog and a bit cooler Friday, mostly cloudy with patchy fog at night,
  • Patchy AM fog with a mix of clouds and sun Saturday, mostly cloudy with patchy evening fog and a slight (20%) chance of rain, then mostly cloudy with patchy fog and a (40%) chance of rain late Saturday night.
  • lows 40-34 warming to 38 Saturday night highs 53-49.
  • Cloudy and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of rain Sunday, rain likely (70%) Sunday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain Monday, rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) Tuesday, a good (50%) chance of rain Tuesday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of rain Wednesday.
  • highs 50-53 cooling to 49 Wednesday lows 42-44 cooling to 40 Tuesday night. (seasonal averages high 47 low 34)
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Your Local College Football Games Weather Forecast:
THE VRBO FIESTA BOWL
Oregon Ducks vs. Liberty Flames at AT&T Stadium, Dallas, TX. –  Game time: 10 am – Way to early for a preliminary weather forecast. The weather forecast will be inconsequential because the stadium has a roof.
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Home Wood Heating Advisory:
Eugene-Springfield: YELLOW – Caution is advised. Burning wood in wood stoves or fireplaces is allowed but be prepared to curtail use  if a RED advisory is issued..
Oakridge: GREEN- Burning wood in wood stoves or fireplaces is allowed.
*Pellet stoves can be used anytime since they don’t produce the particulate smoke.
Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)
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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain late tonight,
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain, partly cloudy and a bit cooler Thursday afternoon and evening,  just mostly cloudy Thursday night,
  • Mostly cloudy Friday, mostly cloudy at night,
  • Mostly cloudy Saturday, then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain late Saturday night.
  • lows 44-39 warming to 42 Saturday night highs 54-52.
  • Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of AM rain, rain likely (70%) and a bit warmer Sunday afternoon, rain Sunday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain Monday and in the evening, rain likely (70%) late Monday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain likely (70%) Tuesday, a good (50%) chance of rain Tuesday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a (40%) chance of rain Wednesday.
  • highs 54-50 lows 46-42. (seasonal averages high 48 low 37)

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Forecast for The South Oregon Coast Including Coos Bay and North Bend:

  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain late tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of coastal rain and a bit warmer Thursday while a slight (20%) chance of inland AM rain and a bit warmer Thursday (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), just partly cloudy Thursday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer Friday, mostly cloudy Friday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer Saturday, then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Saturday night.
  • lows 45-42 warming to 44 Saturday night highs 60-63.
  • Mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) a bit cooler Sunday, rain Sunday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain Monday, rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain Tuesday, evening rain likely (70%), a good (50%) chance of rain Tuesday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Wednesday.
  • highs 60-58 lows 47-43. (seasonal averages high 53 low 40)
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Forecast for the Northern Oregon Cascades including the Cascades in Lane County:

  • Mostly cloudy tonight,
  • A mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain Thursday afternoon, partly cloudy Thursday night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun with patchy fog Friday, partly cloudy at night,
  • Partly cloudy and a bit warmer Saturday, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening rain, then mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain Saturday night.
  • free air freezing level 12,000 ft. falling to 11,000 ft. tonight, snow level 5,000 ft. Thursday, free air freezing 9,000 ft. rising to 10,000 ft. late Thursday night, 10,000 ft. rising to 11,000 ft. Friday afternoon, t11,000 ft. Friday night, 11,000 ft. Saturday afternoon, then snow level 7,000 ft. Saturday night.
  • lows 29-32 highs 44-46.
  • Mostly cloudy with a (20%) chance of AM rain, rain likely (70%) and a bit cooler Sunday afternoon, rain Sunday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain Monday and at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with AM snow likely (70%),  a bit cooler with rain likely (70%) Tuesday afternoon, evening rain and snow likely (70%), a (40%) chance of rain and snow late Tuesday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow Wednesday.
  • snow level 7,000 ft. Sunday and Sunday night, 6,500 ft. Monday and Monday night, 6,000 ft. Tuesday and Tuesday night, then 5,500 ft. Wednesday.
  • highs 42-35 lows 33-27.

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