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Here is my weekly weather quiz question. What is the “Numerical Weather Prediction?”

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Upper Level High Pressure (“Arch” shape) moves eastward as Upper Level Low Pressure (“U” shape) takes over. An atmospheric river will be aimed at us bringing rain. The graphics for days 1-3  show the a complex frontal system moving through the Pacific Northwest today and another front sliding through Saturday. The graphics for days 3-7   Monday through Friday show a cold front moving in Monday and a complex frontal system will approaching the coast next Friday.

Note: Don’t forget to turn your clocks back Saturday night at bedtime. Standard time begins officially at 2 am Sunday. We Fall Back! Also, the authorities say you should check your Smoke Alarm, CO2 Alarm, and your Radon Alarm to make sure the batteries are still charged. Replace if necessary.

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Air Quality Index:
Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 41 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 29 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality is 54 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 NOON MDT FOR HARNEY COUNTY.
  • A FLASH FLOOD WATCH IS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING FOR EASTERN CURRY COUNTY AND JOSEPHINE COUNTY (SMITH RIVER COMPLEX BURN SCAR).
  • A WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM UNTIL 11 PM SATURDAY FOR NORTHERN AND EASTERN KLAMATH COUNTY, AND WESTERN, CENTRAL, AND EASTERN LAKE COUNTY.

HEALTH ADVISORIES:

  • A RECREATIONAL USE HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR LAKE  EWAUNA 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 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 PUBLIC HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR UNSAFE LEVELS OF FECAL BACTERIA IN OCEAN WATERS AT HARRIS BEACH IN CURRY 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 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 AM fog, rain and a bit warmer this afternoon, rain tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with AM showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms, showers and a bit cooler Saturday afternoon (0.25 in. of rain possible), showers with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms Saturday night (Fall Back at bedtime),
  • Mostly cloudy and a under 0.10 in. of rain possible) a bit cooler with rain Sunday, rain with a slight (20%) chance of rain evening thunderstorms, rain with a slight (20%) of thunderstorms late Sunday night.
  • highs 67-60 lows 58-49.
  • Mostly cloudy with AM showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms, showers with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms  and a bit cooler Monday afternoon, showers with a slight (20%) chance of evening thunderstorms, rain late Monday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain Tuesday, evening rain likely (70%), a (30%) chance of rain late at night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun with a (40%) chance of rain Wednesday, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Wednesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (?20%) chance of AM rain, then rain likely (70%) Thursday afternoon.
  • highs near 55 lows 46-37 (seasonal averages high 57 low 39)

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Your Local College Football Games Weather Forecast:

Saturday November 4th

Ducks vs. University of California Bears at Autzen Stadium- Kickoff 2:30 pm – Weather forecast – Mostly cloudy, rain 64 degrees, cooling as the game progresses, slight chance of thunderstorms.

Beavers vs Colorado Buffaloes at Reser Stadium – Kickoff 7:00 pm – Weather forecast – Mostly cloudy, rain, 58 degrees, cooling as the game progresses, slight chance of thunderstorms.

 

 

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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:

  • Patchy AM fog, mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a (40%) chance of rain this afternoon, rain tonight (0.50 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with AM showers, showers and slightly cooler with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms Saturday afternoon and evening, rain late Saturday night (Fall Back at bedtime),
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain likely (70%), rain and a bit cooler Sunday afternoon, then rain Sunday night.
  • highs 69-60 lows 59-50.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain Monday, rain Monday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain 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 slight (20%) chance of evening rain, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) of rain late Wednesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain, then rain likely (70%) Thursday afternoon.
  • highs near 56 lows 45-39 (seasonal averages high 59 low 42)

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

  • Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of evening rain, just mostly cloudy late tonight,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit warmer Friday afternoon (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), coastal evening rain with coastal rain and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms late tonight while inland rain late tonight (under 1.00 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer and breezy (Wind: 15-25 mph, morning gusts to 40 mph) Saturday, evening showers, rain late Saturday night (Fall Back at bedtime),
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and breezy and a bit cooler Sunday, then rain and breezy Sunday night.
  • highs 66-68 cooling to 65 Sunday lows 57-52.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain and breezy Monday and Monday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain Tuesday, evening rain likely (70%), a good (50%) chance of rain late at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain Wednesday, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance evening rain, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain late Wednesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain, then rain likely (70%) Thursday afternoon.
  • highs near 62 lows 48-43 (seasonal averages high 60 low 45)

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Forecast for the Northern Oregon Cascades including the Cascades in Lane County:

  • A mix of clouds and sun with rain and a bit warmer this afternoon, rain tonight,
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms, showers and breezy (Wind: SW 15-25 mph gusts to 40 mph) and a bit cooler Saturday afternoon, showers with a slight (20%) of thunderstorms at night (Fall Back at bedtime),
  • Mostly cloudy with showers and a bit cooler Sunday, then showers Sunday night.
  • snow level 7,000 ft. today, above 8,000 ft. tonight and Saturday, then 6,500 ft. Saturday night through Sunday night.
  • highs 54-44 lows 44-34.
  • Mostly cloudy with AM snow showers and rain showers with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms (snow possibly heavy at times), and a bit cooler with showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms Monday afternoon and evening, rain and snow late Monday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and snow Tuesday and in the evening, a (30%) chance of rain and snow late Tuesday night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow and a bit warmer Wednesday, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow Wednesday night,
  • Clouds and sun with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain and snow, then a good (50%) chance of rain and snow and a bit warmer Thursday afternoon.
  • snow level 5,500 ft. Monday, 5,000 ft. Monday night and Tuesday, 4,500 ft. Tuesday night and Wednesday, 5,000 ft. Wednesday night, then 4,500 ft. Thursday.
  • highs 37-42 lows 29-26.

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


Here is my weekly weather quiz question. What is the “Numerical Weather Prediction?”

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Upper Level High Pressure (“Arch” shape) moves eastward as Upper Level Low Pressure (“U” shape) takes over. The graphics for days 1-3  show the a complex frontal system moving through the Pacific Northwest today a4nd another front sliding through Saturday. The graphics for days 3-7   Sunday through Thursday show a complex frontal system will approaching the coast Tuesday. Yet another front will be just offshore next Thursday.

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Air Quality Index:
Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 58 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 18 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality is 17 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)
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ADVISORIES:
  • A FLASH FLOOD WATCH IS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING FOR EASTERN CURRY COUNTY AND JOSEPHINE COUNTY (SMITH RIVER COMPLEX BURN SCAR).
  • A WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM UNTIL 11 PM SATURDAY FOR NORTHERN AND EASTERN KLAMATH COUNTY, AND WESTERN, CENTRAL, AND EASTERN LAKE COUNTY.

HEALTH ADVISORIES:

  • A RECREATIONAL USE HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR LAKE  EWAUNA 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 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 PUBLIC HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR UNSAFE LEVELS OF FECAL BACTERIA IN OCEAN WATERS AT HARRIS BEACH IN CURRY 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 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 a good (50%) chance of evening showers, a slight (20%) chance of showers with patchy fog late tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with patchy AM fog, rain and a bit warmer Friday afternoon, rain Friday night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with AM and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms, showers and a bit cooler Saturday afternoon (0.25 in. of rain possible), showers ()with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms Saturday night (Fall Back at bedtime),
  • Mostly cloudy and a under 0.10 in. of ra4in possiblebit cooler with rain Sunday, rain with a slight (20%) chance of rain evening thunderstorms, rain with a slight (20%) of thunderstorms late Sunday night.
  • lows 52-58 cooling to 49 Saturday night and Sunday night highs 67-60.
  • Mostly cloudy with AM showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms, showers with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms  and a bit cooler Monday afternoon, showers with a slight (20%) chance of evening thunderstorms, rain late Monday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain Tuesday, evening rain likely (70%), a (30%) chance of rain late at night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun with a (40%) chance of rain Wednesday, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Wednesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (?20%) chance of AM rain, then rain likely (70%) Thursday afternoon.
  • highs near 55 lows 46-37 (seasonal averages high 57 low 39)

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Your Local College Football Games Weather Forecast:

Saturday November 4th

Ducks vs. University of California Bears at Autzen Stadium- Kickoff 2:30 pm – Weather forecast – Mostly cloudy, rain 64 degrees, cooling as the game progresses, slight chance of thunderstorms.

Beavers vs Colorado Buffaloes at Reser Stadium – Kickoff 7:00 pm – Weather forecast – Mostly cloudy, rain, 58 degrees, cooling as the game progresses, slight chance of thunderstorms.

 

 

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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:

  • Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of evening showers, patchy fog tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Patchy AM fog, mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a (40%) chance of rain Friday afternoon, rain Friday night (0.50 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with AM showers, showers and slightly cooler with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms Saturday afternoon and evening, rain late Saturday night (Fall Back at bedtime),
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain likely (70%), rain and a bit cooler Sunday afternoon, then rain Sunday night.
  • lows 54-59 cooling to 50 Sunday night highs 69-60.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain Monday, rain Monday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain 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 slight (20%) chance of evening rain, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) of rain late Wednesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain, then rain likely (70%) Thursday afternoon.
  • highs near 56 lows 45-39 (seasonal averages high 59 low 42)

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

  • Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of evening rain, just mostly cloudy late tonight,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit warmer Friday afternoon (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), coastal evening rain with coastal rain and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms late tonight while inland rain late tonight (under 1.00 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer and breezy (Wind: 15-25 mph, morning gusts to 40 mph) Saturday, evening showers, rain late Saturday night (Fall Back at bedtime),
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and breezy and a bit cooler Sunday, then rain and breezy Sunday night.
  • lows 53-57 cooling to 52 Saturday night and Sunday night highs 66-68 cooling to 65 Sunday.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain and breezy Monday and Monday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain Tuesday, evening rain likely (70%), a good (50%) chance of rain late at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain Wednesday, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance evening rain, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain late Wednesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain, then rain likely (70%) Thursday afternoon.
  • highs near 62 lows 48-43 (seasonal averages high 60 low 45)

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Forecast for the Northern Oregon Cascades including the Cascades in Lane County:

  • Mostly cloudy with evening showers likely (70%), a slight (20%) chance of showers late tonight,
  • A mix of clouds and sun with rain and a bit warmer Friday afternoon, rain Friday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms, showers and breezy (Wind: SW 15-25 mph gusts to 40 mph) and a bit cooler Saturday afternoon, showers with a slight (20%) of thunderstorms at night (Fall Back at bedtime),
  • Mostly cloudy with showers and a bit cooler Sunday, then showers Sunday night.
  • snow level 7,500 ft. tonight, 7,000 ft. Friday, above 8,000 ft. Friday night and Saturday, then 6,500 ft. Saturday night through Sunday night.
  • lows 37-42 cooling to 36 Saturday night highs 48-54 cooling to 49 Saturday.
  • Mostly cloudy with AM snow showers and rain showers with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms (snow possibly heavy at times), and a bit cooler with showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms Monday afternoon and evening, rain and snow late Monday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and snow and a bit cooler Tuesday and in the evening, a (30%) chance of rain and snow late Tuesday night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow and a bit warmer Wednesday, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow Wednesday night,
  • Clouds and sun with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain and snow, then a good (50%) chance of rain and snow and a bit warmer Thursday afternoon.
  • snow level 5,500 ft. Monday, 5,000 ft. Monday night and Tuesday, 4,500 ft. Tuesday night and Wednesday, 5,000 ft. Wednesday night, then 4,500 ft. Thursday.
  • highs 44-38 lows 33-30.

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


Here is my weekly weather quiz question. What is the “Numerical Weather Prediction?”

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Upper Level High Pressure takes over. The graphics for days 1-3  show the a complex frontal system moving into the Pacific Northwest today. The graphics for days 3-7   Sunday through Thursday show a complex frontal system will be sliding in Sunday. Yet another front will be just offshore then moving in next Tuesday.

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Air Quality Index:
Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 42 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 59 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality is 70 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 6 AM MDT TODAY FOR HARNEY COUNTY, BAKER COUNTY, MALHEUR COUNTY, AND THE OREGON LOWER TREASURE VALLEY.
  • A FLASH FLOOD WATCH IS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING FOR EASTERN CURRY COUNTY AND JOSEPHINE COUNTY (SMITH RIVER COMPLEX BURN SCAR).

HEALTH ADVISORIES:

  • A RECREATIONAL USE HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR LAKE  EWAUNA 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 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 PUBLIC HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR UNSAFE LEVELS OF FECAL BACTERIA IN OCEAN WATERS AT HARRIS BEACH IN CURRY 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 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 AM rain and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms, showers likely (70%) and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms and as bit warmer this afternoon (0.50 in. of rain possible, more in storms), mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of evening showers, a slight (20%) chance of showers late tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with patchy dense AM fog, a slight (20%) chance of rain and a bit warmer Friday afternoon, rain at night (0.50 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with AM and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms, showers with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms and a bit cooler Saturday afternoon and evening, then rain likely (70%) late Saturday night.
  • highs 63-65 cooling back to 63 Saturday lows 50-54 cooling to 49 Saturday.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain Sunday, rain with a slight (20%) chance of rain evening thunderstorms, rain with a slight (20%) of thunderstorms late Sunday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms, rain and a bit cooler Monday afternoon, rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit cooler Tuesday and Tuesday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Wednesday.
  • highs 60-56 lows 48-44 (seasonal averages high 58 low 39)

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Your Local College Football Games Weather Forecast:

Saturday November 4th

Ducks vs. University of California Bears at Autzen Stadium- Kickoff 2:30 pm – Weather forecast – Mostly cloudy, rain 64 degrees, cooling as the game progresses

Beavers vs Colorado Buffaloes at Reser Stadium – Kickoff 7:00 pm – Weather forecast – Mostly cloudy, rain, 58 degrees, cooling as the game progresses.

 

 

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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:

  • Mostly cloudy with AM showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms, showers likely (70%) with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms and a bit warmer this afternoon (0.50 in. of rain possible), evening showers likely (70%), patchy fog with a good (50%) chance of showers late tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Patchy AM fog, mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a (30%) chance of rain Friday, rain at night (0.50 in. of rain possible),
  • Then mostly cloudy with AM showers, showers and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms Saturday afternoon, evening showers, then rain likely (70%) Saturday night.
  • highs 63-67 cooling to 64 Saturday lows 54-58 cooling to 51 Saturday night.
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain likely (70%), rain and a bit cooler Sunday afternoon and Sunday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain Monday, rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit cooler Tuesday and in the evening, rain likely (70%) late Tuesday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain Wednesday.
  • highs 62-55 lows 49-45 (seasonal averages high 59 low 42)

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

  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms today (0.75 in. of rain possible), cloudy with a good (50%) chance of coastal rain at night while inland evening showers likely (70%), patchy fog with a slight (20%) chance of showers late tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of coastal rain Friday while a (30%) chance of inland rain Friday afternoon (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), rain at night (under 1.00 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with AM showers, showers and breezy with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms Saturday afternoon, evening showers, then rain likely (70%) late Saturday night.
  • highs 67-69 cooling to 66 Saturday lows 54-56 cooling to 52 Saturday night.
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain likely (70%), rain a bit cooler Sunday afternoon, breezy with showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms Sunday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain Monday, rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain Tuesday, evening rain likely (70%), a good (50%) chance of rain late Tuesday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain Wednesday.
  • highs 65-62 lows 52-47. (seasonal averages high 60 low 45)

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Forecast for the Northern Oregon Cascades including the Cascades in Lane County:

  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit cooler today (1 in. of rain possible), cloudy with evening showers, a good (50%) chance of showers late tonight,
  • Clouds and sun with a good (50%) chance of AM showers, rain likely (70%) and a bit warmer Friday afternoon, rain at at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain Saturday, rain with a slight (20%) of evening thunderstorms, rain with a slight (20%) chance of evening thunderstorms, then rain likely (70%) Saturday night.
  • snow level above 8,000 ft. today, 8,000 ft. tonight, 7,500 ft. Friday, above 8,000 ft. Friday night and Saturday, then 7,000 ft. Saturday night.
  • highs 48-54 cooling to 49 Saturday lows 37-42 cooling to 36 Saturday night.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain Sunday, rain Sunday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with AM snow and rain, rain Monday and a bit cooler afternoon and evening, rain and snow late at night,
  • Mostly cloudy rain and snow and a bit cooler Tuesday, rain and snow Tuesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with  AM rain and snow likely (70%), then a good (50%) chance of rain with snow likely (70%) Wednesday afternoon.
  • snow level 6,500 ft. Sunday and Sunday night, 6,000 ft. Monday, 6,500 ft. Monday night, 6,000 ft. Tuesday,
  • highs 44-38 lows 33-30.

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


Here is my weekly weather quiz question. What is the “Numerical Weather Prediction?”

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Upper Level High Pressure takes over. The graphics for days 1-3  show the a complex frontal system moving into the Pacific Northwest Thursday. The graphics for days 3-7   Saturday through Wednesday show a complex frontal system will be sliding in Saturday and Sunday. Yet another front will be just offshore then moving in next Tuesday.

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Air Quality Index:
Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 58 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 60 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality 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 6 AM MDT FOR HARNEY COUNTY, BAKER COUNTY, MALHEUR COUNTY, AND THE OREGON LOWER TREASURE VALLEY.
  • A FLASH FLOOD WATCH IS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING FOR EASTERN CURRY COUNTY AND JOSEPHINE COUNTY (SMITH RIVER COMPLEX BURN SCAR).

HEALTH ADVISORIES:

  • A RECREATIONAL USE HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR LAKE  EWAUNA 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 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 PUBLIC HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR UNSAFE LEVELS OF FECAL BACTERIA IN OCEAN WATERS AT HARRIS BEACH IN CURRY 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 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 a good (50%) chance of evening rain, showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms late tonight (0.25 in. of rain possible, more in storms),
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms, showers likely (70%) and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms and as bit warmer Thursday afternoon (0.50 in. of rain possible, more in storms), mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of evening showers, a slight (20%) chance of showers late Thursday night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with patchy dense AM fog, a slight (20%) chance of rain and a bit warmer Friday afternoon, rain at night (0.50 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with AM and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms, showers with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms and a bit cooler Saturday afternoon and evening, then rain likely (70%) late Saturday night.
  • lows 53-50 warming to 54 Friday night cooling to 49 Saturday highs 63-65 cooling back to 63 Saturday.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain Sunday, rain with a slight (20%) chance of rain evening thunderstorms, rain with a slight (20%) of thunderstorms late Sunday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms, rain and a bit cooler Monday afternoon, rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit cooler Tuesday and Tuesday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Wednesday.
  • highs 60-56 lows 48-44 (seasonal averages high 58 low 39)

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Your Local College Football Games Weather Forecast:

Saturday November 4th

Ducks vs. University of California Bears at Autzen Stadium- Kickoff 2:30 pm – Weather forecast – Mostly cloudy, rain 64 degrees, cooling as the game progresses

Beavers vs Colorado Buffaloes at Reser Stadium – Kickoff 7:00 pm – Weather forecast – Mostly cloudy, rain, 58 degrees, cooling as the game progresses.

 

 

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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:

  • Cloudy with a (0%) chance of evening showers, showers with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms late tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with AM showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms, showers likely (70%) with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms and a bit warmer Thursday afternoon (0.50 in. of rain possible), evening showers likely (70%), patchy fog with a good (50%) chance of showers late Thursday night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Patchy AM fog, mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a (30%) chance of rain Friday, rain at night (0.50 in. of rain possible),
  • Then mostly cloudy with AM showers, showers and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms Saturday afternoon, evening showers, then rain likely (70%) Saturday night.
  • lows 55-58 cooling to 51 Saturday night highs 63-67 cooling to 64 Saturday.
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain likely (70%), rain and a bit cooler Sunday afternoon and Sunday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain Monday, rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit cooler Tuesday and in the evening, rain likely (70%) late Tuesday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain Wednesday.
  • highs 62-55 lows 49-45 (seasonal averages high 60 low 43)

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

  • Cloudy with coastal showers tonight while cloudy with inland evening showers and inland showers with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms late tonight (0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms Thursday (0.75 in. of rain possible), cloudy with a good (50%) chance of coastal rain at night while inland evening showers likely (70%), patchy fog with a slight (20%) chance of showers late Thursday night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of coastal rain Friday while a (30%) chance of inland rain Friday afternoon (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), rain at night (under 1.00 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with AM showers, showers and breezy with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms Saturday afternoon, evening showers, then rain likely (70%) late Saturday night.
  • lows 56-54 warming to 56 Friday night cooling to 52 Saturday night highs 67-69 cooling to 66 Saturday.
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain likely (70%), rain a bit cooler Sunday afternoon, breezy with showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms Sunday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain Monday, rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain Tuesday, evening rain likely (70%), a good (50%) chance of rain late Tuesday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain Wednesday.
  • highs 65-62 lows 52-47. (seasonal averages high 60 low 45)

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Forecast for the Northern Oregon Cascades including the Cascades in Lane County:

  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain tonight (0.25 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit cooler Thursday (1 in. of rain possible), cloudy with evening showers, a good (50%) chance of showers late Thursday night,
  • Clouds and sun with a good (50%) chance of AM showers, rain likely (70%) and a bit warmer Friday afternoon, rain at at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain Saturday, rain with a slight (20%) of evening thunderstorms, rain with a slight (20%) chance of evening thunderstorms, then rain likely (70%) Saturday night.
  • snow level above 8,000 ft. tonight and Thursday, 8,000 ft. Thursday night, 7,500 ft. Friday, above 8,000 ft. Friday night and Saturday, then 7,000 ft. Saturday night.
  • lows 43-37 warming to 42 Friday night cooling to 36 Saturday night highs 48-54 cooling to 49 Saturday.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain Sunday, rain Sunday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with AM snow and rain, rain Monday and a bit cooler afternoon and evening, rain and snow late at night,
  • Mostly cloudy rain and snow and a bit cooler Tuesday, rain and snow Tuesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with  AM rain and snow likely (70%), then a good (50%) chance of rain with snow likely (70%) Wednesday afternoon.
  • snow level 6,500 ft. Sunday and Sunday night, 6,000 ft. Monday, 6,500 ft. Monday night, 6,000 ft. Tuesday,
  • highs 44-38 lows 33-30.

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


Here is my weekly weather quiz question. What is the “Numerical Weather Prediction?”

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Upper Level High Pressure takes over. The graphics for days 1-3  show the a complex frontal system moving into the Pacific Northwest between Wednesday and Thursday. The graphics for days 3-7   Saturday through Wednesday show a complex frontal system will be sliding in Saturday and Sunday. Yet another front will be just offshore next Tuesday.

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Air Quality Index:
Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 127 in the Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups category measuring Particulate Matter.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 53 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality is 68 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)
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ADVISORIES:
  • NONE AT THIS TIME.

HEALTH ADVISORIES:

  • A RECREATIONAL USE HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR LAKE  EWAUNA 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 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 PUBLIC HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR UNSAFE LEVELS OF FECAL BACTERIA IN OCEAN WATERS AT HARRIS BEACH IN CURRY 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 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:

  • Cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain, mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain likely (70%) this afternoon (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), rain tonight (0.25 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with rain Thursday (0.75 in. of rain possible), cloudy with evening showers, a (40%) chance of showers late at night (0.50 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Friday, a (40%) of evening rain, then rain likely (70%) Friday night.
  • highs near 62 lows near 53.
  • Mostly cloudy with rain Saturday and Saturday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain Sunday, rain with a slight (20%) chance  of rain evening thunderstorms, rain late at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain Monday, rain Monday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy with rain Tuesday.
  • highs 62-58 lows 52-48 (seasonal averages high 58 low 40)

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Your Local College Football Games Weather Forecast:

Saturday November 4th

Ducks vs. University of California Bears at Autzen Stadium- Kickoff 2:30 pm – Weather forecast – Mostly cloudy, rain 59 degrees, cooling as the game progresses

Beavers vs Colorado Buffaloes at Reser Stadium – Kickoff 7:00 pm – Weather forecast – Cloudy, rain, 58 degrees, cooling as the game progresses.

 

 

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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:

  • Mostly cloudy with patchy AM fog, a bit warmer with a (30%) chance of rain today and this evening (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), cloudy with rain late tonight (0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms and a bit cooler Thursday (0.50 in. of rain possible), evening showers, rain likely (70%) late at night (0.50 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) Friday and in the evening, rain Friday night.
  • highs 67-63 lows near 55.
  • Mostly cloudy with rain Saturday through Sunday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain Monday, rain Monday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy with rain Tuesday.
  • highs 62-58 lows 53-49 (seasonal averages high 60 low 43)

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

  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a (40%) chance of rain today (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), evening coastal rain likely (70%) while a (40%) chance of inland evening rain, rain late tonight (0.25 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with and a bit cooler with showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms Thursday (1.00 in. of rain possible), evening coastal showers likely (70%) and a good (50%) chance of coastal rain late at night while inland evening showers with inland rain likely (70%) late at night (0.50 in. of rain possible),
  • Cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain, rain likely (70%) Friday afternoon, evening rain likely (70%), then showers late Friday night.
  • highs 69-67 warming back to 69 Friday lows 55-53 warming to 55 Friday night.
  • Mostly cloudy with AM showers, rain and breezy Saturday afternoon, evening rain, rain likely (70%) late Saturday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain likely (70%), rain a bit cooler Sunday afternoon, rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain Monday, rain Monday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain, then rain likely (70%) Tuesday afternoon.
  • highs 67-63 lows near 52. (seasonal averages high 60 low 45)

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Forecast for the Northern Oregon Cascades including the Cascades in Lane County:

  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of rain today (0.25 in. of rain possible), a good (50%) chance of rain tonight (0.25 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit cooler Thursday, showers at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) Friday and Friday night.
  • snow level above 8,000 ft. tonight through Thursday night, 7,500 ft. Friday, then above 8,000 ft. Friday night.
  • highs 53-49 lows 42-40.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain Saturday through Monday night,
  • AM rain and snow, then rain and a bit cooler Tuesday afternoon.
  • snow level above 8,000 ft. Saturday, above 7,500 ft. Saturday night, 6,500 ft. Sunday and Sunday night,  6,000 ft. Monday, 6,500 ft. Monday night, then 6,000 ft. Tuesday.
  • highs 47-39 lows 37-33.

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


Here is my weekly weather quiz question. What is the “Numerical Weather Prediction?”

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Upper Level High Pressure takes over. The graphics for days 1-3  show the a complex frontal system moving into the Pacific Northwest between Wednesday and Thursday. The graphics for days 3-7   Friday through Tuesday show a complex frontal system will be sliding in Saturday and Sunday. Yet another front will be just offshore next Tuesday.

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Air Quality Index:
Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 71 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 16 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality is 38 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)
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ADVISORIES:
  • NONE AT THIS TIME.

HEALTH ADVISORIES:

  • A RECREATIONAL USE HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR LAKE  EWAUNA 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 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 PUBLIC HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR UNSAFE LEVELS OF FECAL BACTERIA IN OCEAN WATERS AT HARRIS BEACH IN CURRY 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 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:

  • Cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain late tonight,
  • Cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain, mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain likely (70%) Wednesday afternoon (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), rain Wednesday night (0.25 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with rain Thursday (0.75 in. of rain possible), cloudy with evening showers, a (40%) chance of showers late at night (0.50 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Friday, a (40%) of evening rain, then rain likely (70%) Friday night.
  • lows 44-53 highs near 62.
  • Mostly cloudy with rain Saturday and Saturday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain Sunday, rain with a slight (20%) chance  of rain evening thunderstorms, rain late at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain Monday, rain Monday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy with rain Tuesday.
  • highs 62-58 lows 52-48 (seasonal averages high 58 low 40)

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Your Local College Football Games Weather Forecast:

Saturday November 4th

Ducks vs. University of California Bears at Autzen Stadium- Kickoff 2:30 pm – Weather forecast – Mostly cloudy, rain 59 degrees, cooling as the game progresses

Beavers vs Colorado Buffaloes at Reser Stadium – Kickoff 7:00 pm – Weather forecast – Cloudy, rain, 58 degrees, cooling as the game progresses.

 

 

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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:

  • Mostly cloudy with patchy fog and a (30%) chance of rain late this evening and late tonight,
  • Mostly cloudy with patchy AM fog, a bit warmer with a (30%) chance of rain Wednesday and in the evening (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), cloudy with rain late Wednesday night (0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms and a bit cooler Thursday (0.50 in. of rain possible), evening showers, rain likely (70%) late at night (0.50 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) Friday and in the evening, rain Friday night.
  • lows 52-56 highs 67-63.
  • Mostly cloudy with rain Saturday through Sunday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain Monday, rain Monday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy with rain Tuesday.
  • highs 62-58 lows 53-49 (seasonal averages high 60 low 43)

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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 tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a (40%) chance of rain Wednesday (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), evening coastal rain likely (70%) while a (40%) chance of inland evening rain, rain late Wednesday night (0.25 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with and a bit cooler with showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms Thursday (1.00 in. of rain possible), evening coastal showers likely (70%) and a good (50%) chance of coastal rain late at night while inland evening showers with inland rain likely (70%) late at night (0.50 in. of rain possible),
  • Cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain, rain likely (70%) Friday afternoon, evening rain likely (70%), then showers late Friday night.
  • lows 49-55 cooling to 53 Thursday night warming to 55 Friday night highs 69-67 warming back to 69 Friday.
  • Mostly cloudy with AM showers, rain and breezy Saturday afternoon, evening rain, rain likely (70%) late Saturday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain likely (70%), rain a bit cooler Sunday afternoon, rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain Monday, rain Monday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain, then rain likely (70%) Tuesday afternoon.
  • highs 67-63 lows near 52. (seasonal averages high 60 low 45)

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Forecast for the Northern Oregon Cascades including the Cascades in Lane County:

  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain late tonight,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of rain Wednesday (0.25 in. of rain possible), a good (50%) chance of rain Wednesday night (0.25 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit cooler Thursday, showers at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) Friday and Friday night.
  • snow level above 8,000 ft. tonight through Thursday night, 7,500 ft. Friday, then above 8,000 ft. Friday night.
  • lows 38-42 cooling to 40 Friday night highs 53-49.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain Saturday, rain Saturday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain Sunday, rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain Monday and Monday night,
  • AM rain and snow, then rain and a bit cooler Tuesday afternoon.
  • snow level above 8,000 ft. Saturday, above 7,500 ft. Saturday night, 6,500 ft. Sunday and Sunday night,  6,000 ft. Monday, 6,500 ft. Monday night, then 6,000 ft. Tuesday.
  • highs 47-39 lows 37-33.

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


Here is my weekly weather quiz question. What is the “Numerical Weather Prediction?”

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Upper Level High Pressure takes over. The graphics for days 1-3  show the no frontal systems moving through the Pacific Northwest. The graphics for days 3-7   Friday through Tuesday show a complex frontal system will be sliding in Saturday and Sunday. Yet another front will be offshore next Tuesday.

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Air Quality Index:
Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 71 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 42 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality is 76 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)
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ADVISORIES:
  • NONE AT THIS TIME.

HEALTH ADVISORIES:

  • A RECREATIONAL USE HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR LAKE  EWAUNA 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 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 PUBLIC HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR UNSAFE LEVELS OF FECAL BACTERIA IN OCEAN WATERS AT HARRIS BEACH IN CURRY 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 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 and a bit warmer today, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain late tonight,
  • Cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) of rain Wednesday afternoon (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), rain at night (0.25 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with rain Thursday, cloudy with evening showers, then a (40%) chance of showers late Thursday night.
  • highs near 62 lows 44-53 cooling to 50 Thursday night.
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM showers, a good (50%) chance of rain Friday afternoon,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain Saturday and at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain Sunday, rain likely (70%) Sunday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain Monday.
  • highs 62-58 lows 52-49 (seasonal averages high 58 low 40)

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Your Local College Football Games Weather Forecast:

Saturday November 4th

Ducks vs. University of California Bears at Autzen Stadium- Kickoff 2:30 pm – Weather forecast – Mostly cloudy, rain 59 degrees, cooling as the game progresses

Beavers vs Colorado Buffaloes at Reser Stadium – Kickoff 7:00 pm – Weather forecast – Cloudy, rain, 58 degrees, cooling as the game progresses.

 

 

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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:

  • Mostly cloudy with patchy AM fog, partly cloudy and a bit warmer this afternoon (Halloween), mostly cloudy tonight,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a (30%) chance of rain Wednesday and in the evening, rain likely (70%) late at night (0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit cooler Thursday and in the evening, then rain likely (70%) late Thursday night.
  • highs 67-63 lows 44-54.
  • Cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain, cloudy and a bit cooler with rain likely (70%) Friday afternoon, rain Friday night,
  •  Mostly cloudy with rain Saturday and in the evening, showers late at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with showers likely (70%) Sunday and in the evening, rain late Sunday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain Monday.
  • highs 62-59 lows 54-52 (seasonal averages high 60 low 43)

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

  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler today (Halloween), mostly cloudy tonight with a slight (20%) chance of coastal rain late,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a (30%) chance of rain Wednesday (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), evening coastal rain likely (70%) while a (40%) chance of inland evening rain, rain late at night (0.25 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and breezy and a bit cooler Thursday, then cloudy with rain likely (70%) Thursday night.
  • highs 66-68 cooling back to 66 Thursday lows 46-54.
  • Cloudy with rain likely (70%) Friday afternoon, rain land breezy Friday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and breezy Saturday, evening rain, showers late at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with showers likely (70%) Sunday and in the evening, rain Sunday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain Monday.
  • highs 67-64 lows near 53. (seasonal averages high 60 low 45)

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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 today (Halloween), mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain late tonight,
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain, a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of rain Wednesday afternoon, a good (50%) chance of evening rain, rain likely (70%) at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit cooler Thursday, then showers Thursday night.
  • free air freezing level 12,000 ft. today, snow level 8,000 ft. tonight, 8,000 ft. rising to above 8,000 ft. Wednesday afternoon through Thursday, then 8,000 ft.  Thursday night.
  • highs 56-48 lows 36-42 cooling to 38 Thursday night.
  • Mostly cloudy with AM showers likely (70%) Friday, rain likely (70%) Friday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain Saturday, rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain Sunday, rain Sunday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy with rain Monday.
  • snow level 7,500 ft. Friday, above 8,000 ft. Friday night, 8,000 ft. Saturday, above 8,000 ft. Saturday night, 7,000 ft. Sunday and Sunday night, then 6,500 ft. Monday.
  • highs 49-42 lows 38-35.

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


Here is my new weekly weather quiz question. What is the “Numerical Weather Prediction?”

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Upper Level High Pressure takes over. The graphics for days 1-3  show the no frontal systems moving through or approaching the Pacific Northwest. The graphics for days 3-7   Thursday through Monday show a complex frontal system approaching the Pacific Northwest Thursday and pushing through. Another complex frontal system will be offshore Saturday and next Sunday.

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Air Quality Index:
Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 59 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 10 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality is 56 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)
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ADVISORIES:
  • NONE AT THIS TIME.

HEALTH ADVISORIES:

  • A RECREATIONAL USE HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR LAKE  EWAUNA 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 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 PUBLIC HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR UNSAFE LEVELS OF FECAL BACTERIA IN OCEAN WATERS AT HARRIS BEACH IN CURRY 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 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 areas of frost late tonight,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer Tuesday, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain late Tuesday night,
  • Cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) of rain Wednesday afternoon (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), rain at night (0.25 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with rain Thursday, cloudy with evening showers, then a (40%) chance of showers late Thursday night.
  • lows 34-53 cooling to 50 Thursday night highs near 62.
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM showers, a good (50%) chance of rain Friday afternoon,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain Saturday and at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain Sunday, rain likely (70%) Sunday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain Monday.
  • highs 62-58 lows 52-49 (seasonal averages high 58 low 40)

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Your Local College Football Games Weather Forecast:

Saturday November 4th

Ducks vs. University of California Bears at Autzen Stadium- Kickoff 2:30 pm – Weather forecast – Mostly cloudy, rain 59 degrees, cooling as the game progresses

Beavers vs Colorado Buffaloes at Reser Stadium – Kickoff 7:00 pm – Weather forecast – Cloudy, rain, 58 degrees, cooling as the game progresses.

 

 

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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:

  • Mostly clear this evening, mostly cloudy with dense fog late tonight,
  • Mostly cloudy with patchy AM fog, partly cloudy and a bit warmer Tuesday afternoon (Halloween), mostly cloudy Tuesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a (30%) chance of rain Wednesday and in the evening, rain likely (70%) late at night (0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit cooler Thursday and in the evening, then rain likely (70%) late Thursday night.
  • lows 37-53 highs 67-63.
  • Cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain, cloudy and a bit cooler with rain likely (70%) Friday afternoon, rain Friday night,
  •  Mostly cloudy with rain Saturday and in the evening, showers late at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with showers likely (70%) Sunday and in the evening, rain late Sunday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain Monday.
  • highs 62-59 lows 54-52 (seasonal averages high 60 low 43)

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

  • Becoming mostly cloudy late tonight,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler Tuesday (Halloween), mostly cloudy Tuesday night with a slight (20%) chance of coastal rain late,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a (30%) chance of rain Wednesday (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), evening coastal rain likely (70%) while a (40%) chance of inland evening rain, rain late at night (0.25 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and breezy and a bit cooler Thursday, then cloudy with rain likely (70%) Thursday night.
  • lows 43-54 highs 66-68 cooling back to 66 Thursday.
  • Cloudy with rain likely (70%) Friday afternoon, rain land breezy Friday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and breezy Saturday, evening rain, showers late at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with showers likely (70%) Sunday and in the evening, rain Sunday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain Monday.
  • highs 67-64 lows near 53. (seasonal averages high 60 low 45)

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Forecast for the Northern Oregon Cascades including the Cascades in Lane County:

  • Clear this evening, partly cloudy late tonight,
  • A mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer Tuesday (Halloween), mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain late Tuesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain, a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of rain Wednesday afternoon, a good (50%) chance of evening rain, rain likely (70%) at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit cooler Thursday, then showers Thursday night.
  • free air freezing level 13,000 ft. falling to 12,000 ft. tonight, 12,000 ft. Tuesday, snow level 8,000 ft. Tuesday night, 8,000 ft. rising to above 8,000 ft. Wednesday afternoon through Thursday, then 8,000 ft.  Thursday night.
  • lows 32-42 cooling to 38 Thursday night highs 56-48.
  • Mostly cloudy with AM showers likely (70%) Friday, rain likely (70%) Friday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain Saturday, rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain Sunday, rain Sunday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy with rain Monday.
  • snow level 7,500 ft. Friday, above 8,000 ft. Friday night, 8,000 ft. Saturday, above 8,000 ft. Saturday night, 7,000 ft. Sunday and Sunday night, then 6,500 ft. Monday.
  • highs 49-42 lows 38-35.

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


Here is my new weekly weather quiz question. What is the “Numerical Weather Prediction?”

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Upper Level High Pressure takes over. The graphics for days 1-3  show the no frontal systems moving through or approaching the Pacific Northwest. The graphics for days 3-7   Thursday through Monday show a complex frontal system approaching the Pacific Northwest Thursday and pushing through. Another complex frontal system will be offshore Saturday then moving in next Sunday.

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Air Quality Index:
Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 70 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 68 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality is 71 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)
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ADVISORIES:
  • NONE AT THIS TIME.

HEALTH ADVISORIES:

  • A RECREATIONAL USE HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR LAKE  EWAUNA 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 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 PUBLIC HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR UNSAFE LEVELS OF FECAL BACTERIA IN OCEAN WATERS AT HARRIS BEACH IN CURRY 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 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:

  • Widespread AM frost, mostly sunny and slightly warmer this afternoon, partly cloudy with areas of frost tonight,
  • Areas of AM frost, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer Tuesday, mostly cloudy at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) of rain Wednesday afternoon, then rain Wednesday night.
  • highs 57-62 lows 34-50.
  • Mostly cloudy with rain Thursday and a slight (20%) chance of afternoon thunderstorms, rain Thursday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) Friday through Saturday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain likely (70%) Sunday.
  • highs 62-60 lows 52-50 (seasonal averages high 59 low 40)

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Your Local College Football Games Weather Forecast:

Saturday October 28th

Ducks vs. Utah Utes at Rice-Eccles Stadium, Salt Lake City, UT – Kickoff 12:30 pm – Ducks won easily 35-6.

Beavers vs Arizona Wildcats at  Arizona Stadium, Tucson, AZ – Kickoff 7:30 pm – Weather forecast – Clear 77 degrees, cooling as the game progresses.

 

 

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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:

  • Areas of AM fog and frost, sunny and a bit warmer this afternoon, mostly clear this evening, partly cloudy late tonight,
  • Areas of AM frost, mostly cloudy and a bit cooler Tuesday (Halloween), mostly cloudy at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain Wednesday, a good (50%) of evening rain, then rain late Wednesday night.
  • highs 64-62 warming to 65 Wednesday lows 37-53.
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain, showers and a bit cooler Thursday afternoon, showers likely (70%) Thursday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with showers likely (70%) Friday, rain likely (70%) at night,
  •  Mostly cloudy with rain Saturday, showers likely (70%) Saturday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with showers likely (70%) Sunday.
  • highs 63-60 lows 55-52 (seasonal averages high 61 low 43)

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

  • Sunny and a bit warmer today, partly cloudy this evening, mostly cloudy late tonight,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler Tuesday (Halloween), mostly cloudy at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain Wednesday and in the evening, then rain late Wednesday night,
  • highs 66-63 warming t0 65 Wednesday lows 43-54.
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain, showers and a bit cooler Thursday afternoon, cloudy with a (50%) showers Thursday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM showers, showers likely (70%) and a bit cooler Friday afternoon, rain likely (70%) at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain Saturday, showers likely (70%) Saturday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy with showers likely (70%) Sunday.
  • highs 66-68 cooling to 65 Sunday lows 54-52. (seasonal averages high 60 low 46)

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Forecast for the Northern Oregon Cascades including the Cascades in Lane County:

  • Sunny and a bit warmer today, clear this evening, partly cloudy late tonight,
  • A mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer Tuesday (Halloween), mostly cloudy at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain, a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of rain Wednesday afternoon, then rain Wednesday night.
  • free air freezing level 12,000 ft. today, 13,000 ft. falling to 12,000 ft. tonight, 11,000 ft. Tuesday, snow level 7,500 ft. Tuesday night, then 8,000 ft. Wednesday and Wednesday night.
  • highs 47-56 cooling to 54 Tuesday lows 32-40.
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms Thursday afternoon and evening, rain Thursday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain Friday, rain likely (70%) at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain Saturday, rain Saturday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain likely (70%) Sunday.
  • snow level  above 8,000 ft. Thursday and Thursday night, 8,000 ft. Friday, above 8,000 ft. Friday night, 8,000 ft. Saturday, 7,500 ft. Saturday night, then 7,000 ft. Sunday.
  • highs 47-49 cooling to 45 Sunday lows 39-37.

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


Here is my weekly weather quiz question for the last time. What is the “NSSL?”  Here is the correct answer. The NSSL is the National Severe Storms Laboratory – this is one of NOAA’s internationally known Environmental Research Laboratories, leading the way in investigations of all aspects of severe weather. Headquartered in Norman OK with staff in Colorado, Nevada, Washington, Utah, and Wisconsin, the people of NSSL, in partnership with the National Weather Service, are dedicated to improving severe weather warnings and forecasts in order to save lives and reduce property damage.

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Upper Level High Pressure takes over. The graphics for days 1-3  show the no frontal systems moving through or approaching the Pacific Northwest. The graphics for days 3-7   Wednesday through Sunday show a complex frontal system approaching the Pacific Northwest Thursday and pushing through. Another complex frontal system will be offshore Saturday then moving in next Sunday.

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Air Quality Index:
Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 70 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 is 67 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)
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ADVISORIES:
  • NONE AT THIS TIME.

HEALTH ADVISORIES:

  • A RECREATIONAL USE HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR LAKE  EWAUNA 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 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 PUBLIC HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR UNSAFE LEVELS OF FECAL BACTERIA IN OCEAN WATERS AT HARRIS BEACH IN CURRY 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 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:

  • Clear with widespread frost late tonight,
  • Widespread AM frost, mostly sunny and slightly warmer Monday afternoon, partly cloudy with areas of frost Monday night,
  • Areas of AM frost, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer Tuesday, mostly cloudy at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) of rain Wednesday afternoon, then rain Wednesday night.
  • lows 29-50 highs 57-62.
  • Mostly cloudy with rain Thursday and a slight (20%) chance of afternoon thunderstorms, rain Thursday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) Friday through Saturday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain likely (70%) Sunday.
  • highs 62-60 lows 52-50 (seasonal averages high 59 low 40)

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Your Local College Football Games Weather Forecast:

Saturday October 28th

Ducks vs. Utah Utes at Rice-Eccles Stadium, Salt Lake City, UT – Kickoff 12:30 pm – Ducks won easily 35-6.

Beavers vs Arizona Wildcats at  Arizona Stadium, Tucson, AZ – Kickoff 7:30 pm – Weather forecast – Clear 77 degrees, cooling as the game progresses.

 

 

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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:

  • Clear with areas of frost and dense fog late tonight,
  • Areas of AM fog and frost, sunny and a bit warmer Monday afternoon, mostly clear in the evening, partly cloudy late Monday night,
  • Areas of AM frost, mostly cloudy and a bit cooler Tuesday (Halloween), mostly cloudy at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain Wednesday, a good (50%) of evening rain, then rain late Wednesday night.
  • lows 34-53 highs 64-62 warming to 65 Wednesday.
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain, showers and a bit cooler Thursday afternoon, showers likely (70%) Thursday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with showers likely (70%) Friday, rain likely (70%) at night,
  •  Mostly cloudy with rain Saturday, showers likely (70%) Saturday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with showers likely (70%) Sunday.
  • highs 63-60 lows 55-52 (seasonal averages high 61 low 43)

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

  • Clear tonight,
  • Sunny and a bit warmer Monday, partly cloudy in the evening, mostly cloudy late Monday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler Tuesday (Halloween), mostly cloudy at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain Wednesday and in the evening, then rain late Wednesday night,
  • lows 42-54 highs 66-63 warming t0 67 Wednesday.
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain, showers and a bit cooler Thursday afternoon, cloudy with a (50%) showers Thursday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM showers, showers likely (70%) and a bit cooler Friday afternoon, rain likely (70%) at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain Saturday, showers likely (70%) Saturday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy with showers likely (70%) Sunday.
  • highs 66-68 cooling to 65 Sunday lows 54-52. (seasonal averages high 60 low 46)

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Forecast for the Northern Oregon Cascades including the Cascades in Lane County:

  • Clear tonight,
  • Sunny and a bit warmer Monday, clear in the evening, partly cloudy late Monday night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer Tuesday (Halloween), mostly cloudy at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain, a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of rain Wednesday afternoon, then rain Wednesday night.
  • free air freezing level 11,000 ft. rising to 12,000 ft. late tonight, 12,000 ft. Monday, 13,000 ft. falling to 12,000 ft. Monday night, 11,000 ft. Tuesday, snow level 7,500 ft. Tuesday night, then 8,000 ft. Wednesday and Wednesday night.
  • lows 27-35 highs 47-56 cooling to 54 Tuesday.
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms Thursday afternoon and evening, rain Thursday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain Friday, rain likely (70%) at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain Saturday, rain Saturday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain likely (70%) Sunday.
  • snow level  above 8,000 ft. Thursday and Thursday night, 8,000 ft. Friday, above 8,000 ft. Friday night, 8,000 ft. Saturday, 7,500 ft. Saturday night, then 7,000 ft. Sunday.
  • highs 52-48 lows 42-37.

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



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