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Here is my new weekly weather quiz question. What is the “NSSL?”

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An Upper Level Low Pressure Trough (“U” shape) takes over from the High Pressure Ridge which has moved away to the east. The graphics for days 1-3  show the frontal system moving through the Pacific Northwest today. The graphics for days 3-7  Thursday through Monday show frontal activity in the Pacific Northwest through the period.

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Air Quality Index:
Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 48 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 42 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality is 44 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)
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ADVISORIES:
  • A FREEZE WARNING IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM TODAY FOR THE UPPER HOOD RIVER VALLEY.
  • A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM TODAY UNTIL 5 PM WEDNESDAY ABOVE 3,500 FT. FOR THE NORTHERN OREGON CASCADES AND THE CASCADES IN LANE COUNTY.
  • A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM TODAY UNTIL 5 PM WEDNESDAY ABOVE 4,500 FT. FOR THE EAST SLOPES OF THE OREGON CASCADES.

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:

  • Increasing clouds to mostly cloudy with rain and a bit cooler this afternoon (0.10 in. of rain possible), rain tonight (0.50 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy, possible sun peeks, showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms and a bit cooler Wednesday (0.10 in. of rain possible), a good (50%) chance of evening showers, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers late at night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • AM clouds and sun with a slight (20%) chance of showers, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a (40%) chance of showers Thursday afternoon, then partly , cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers Thursday night.
  • highs 56-52 warming to 55 Thursday lows 42-36.
  • Clouds and sun with a (40%) chance of AM snow showers, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with a (40%) chance of showers Friday afternoon, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers, widespread frost with a slight (20%) chance of snow showers late Friday night,
  • AM widespread frost, mostly sunny Saturday afternoon, clear with areas of evening frost, widespread frost late at night,
  • Widespread AM frost, mostly sunny and a bit warmer Sunday afternoon, mostly clear with areas of evening frost, widespread frost late Sunday night,
  • Widespread AM frost, then partly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of showers Monday afternoon.
  • highs 52-55 lows 32-29 warming back to 32 Sunday night (seasonal averages high 62 low 41)

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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 – Preliminary weather forecast – Cloudy, showers 45 degrees, warming to 49 by the end of the game.

Beavers vs Arizona Wildcats at  Arizona Stadium, Tucson, AZ – Kickoff 7:30 pm – Preliminary weather forecast – Clear 76 degrees, cooling as the game progresses.

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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:

  • Areas of AM fog, mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a (30%) chance of rain this afternoon (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), evening rain, showers late tonight (0.25 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with showers and a bit cooler Wednesday (0.10 in. of rain possible, snow level 3,000 ft.), mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers  at night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible, evening snow level 3,500 ft.),
  • Mostly cloudy start, partly cloudy and a bit warmer Thursday afternoon, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening showers, then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Thursday night.
  • highs 57-53 warming to 56 Thursday lows 46-38.
  •  Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain and snow showers, a bit cooler with a (40%) chance of showers Friday afternoon, a (30%) chance of evening showers, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow showers late Friday night,
  • Some AM clouds, sunny and a bit cooler Saturday afternoon, mostly clear at night,
  • Partly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of showers Sunday,
  • Then partly cloudy Monday.
  • highs 54-52 warming to 60 Monday lows 36-32 warming to 35 Saturday night (seasonal averages high 63 low 44)

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

  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain, patchy AM coastal fog while areas of inland AM fog, mostly cloudy with rain this afternoon, evening coastal rain and coastal showers late tonight while mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of inland showers this afternoon (0.10 in. of rain possible), evening coastal showers with coastal showers likely (70%) late tonight while inland rain Tuesday night (0.50 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with coastal showers Wednesday while inland AM showers likely (70%) and inland showers  Wednesday afternoon (0.25 in. of rain possible), a (40%) chance of evening showers, just mostly cloudy late at night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy start, partly cloudy and a bit warmer Thursday, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening showers, then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers late Thursday night.
  • highs 62-59 warming back to 62 Thursday lows 45-42.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a (40%) chance of showers Friday and in the evening, partly cloudy with a (30%) chance of showers late Friday night,
  • Mostly sunny Saturday, mostly clear at night,
  • Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Sunday, mostly clear Sunday night,
  • Then partly cloudy and a bit warmer Monday.
  • highs 62-64 lows 38-40. (seasonal averages high 62 low 46)

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

  • AM clouds and sun, increasing clouds with rain and a (20%) chance of snow and a bit cooler this afternoon, (0.10 in. of rain possible, little or no snow accumulation expected),  rain and snow tonight (1.00 in. of rain possible, 3-6 in. of snow possible, snow possibly heavy late),
  • Mostly cloudy with snow and rain showers (light snow accumulation) and cooler Wednesday, evening snow and rain showers likely (70%), a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow showers late at night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow showers and a bit warmer Thursday afternoon, then partly cloudy with slight (20%) chance of evening rain and snow showers, then a good (50%) chance of rain and snow showers late Thursday night.
  • snow level 4,500 ft today and tonight, 3,000 ft. Wednesday through Thursday night.
  • highs 46-34 warming to 37 Thursday lows 27-22.
  • A mix of clouds and sun with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow showers and a bit cooler Friday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of evening rain and snow showers, partly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of  rain and snow showers late Friday night,
  • Some AM clouds with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain and snow showers, becoming mostly sunny and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow showers Saturday afternoon, mostly clear with widespread evening frost,
  • Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Sunday, widespread evening frost, mostly clear late Sunday night,
  • Then mostly sunny and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of showers Monday.
  • snow level 3,000 ft. Friday, 2,000 ft. Friday night and Saturday, free air freezing level at the surface Saturday night, 8,000 ft. Sunday, 10,000 ft. Sunday night, then snow level 5,000 ft. Monday.
  • highs 35-33 warming to 47 Monday lows 19-24.

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Here is my new weekly weather quiz question. What is the “NSSL?”

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An Upper Level Low Pressure Trough (“U” shape) takes over from the High Pressure Ridge which has moved away to the east. The graphics for days 1-3  show the frontal system moving through the Pacific Northwest Tuesday. The graphics for days 3-7  Thursday through Monday show frontal activity in the Pacific Northwest through the period.

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Air Quality Index:
Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 45 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 28 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality is 45 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)
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ADVISORIES:
  • A FREEZE WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM TONIGHT UNTIL 10 AM TUESDAY FOR THE UPPER HOOD RIVER VALLEY.
  • A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM TUESDAY UNTIL 5 PM WEDNESDAY ABOVE 3,500 FT. FOR THE NORTHERN OREGON CASCADES AND THE CASCADES IN LANE COUNTY.
  • A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM TUESDAY UNTIL 5 PM WEDNESDAY ABOVE 4,500 FT. FOR THE EAST SLOPES OF THE OREGON CASCADES.
  • A WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM TONIGHT FOR THE EASTERN COLUMBIA GORGE OF OREGON AND THE LOWER COLUMBIA BASIN OF OREGON.

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 tonight,
  • Increasing clouds to mostly cloudy with rain and a bit cooler Tuesday afternoon (0.10 in. of rain possible), rain Tuesday night (0.50 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy, possible sun peeks, showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms and a bit cooler Wednesday, a good (50%) chance of evening showers, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers late at night,
  • AM clouds and sun with a slight (20%) chance of showers, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a (40%) chance of showers Thursday afternoon, then partly , cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers Thursday night.
  • lows 42-36 highs 56-52 warming to 55 Thursday.
  • Clouds and sun with a (40%) chance of AM snow showers, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with a (40%) chance of showers Friday afternoon, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers, widespread frost with a slight (20%) chance of snow showers late Friday night,
  • AM widespread frost, mostly sunny Saturday afternoon, clear with areas of evening frost, widespread frost late at night,
  • Widespread AM frost, mostly sunny and a bit warmer Sunday afternoon, mostly clear with areas of evening frost, widespread frost late Sunday night,
  • Widespread AM frost, then partly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of showers Monday afternoon.
  • highs 52-55 lows 32-29 warming back to 32 Sunday night (seasonal averages high 62 low 41)

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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 – Preliminary weather forecast – Cloudy, showers 45 degrees, warming to 49 by the end of the game.

Beavers vs Arizona Wildcats at  Arizona Stadium, Tucson, AZ – Kickoff 7:30 pm – Preliminary weather forecast – Clear 76 degrees, cooling as the game progresses.

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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:

  • Mostly cloudy with patchy evening and late night fog tonight,
  • Areas of AM fog, mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a (30%) chance of rain Tuesday afternoon (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), evening rain, showers late Tuesday night (0.25 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with showers and a bit cooler Wednesday (snow level 3,000 ft.), mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers  at night (evening snow level 3,500 ft.),
  • Mostly cloudy start, partly cloudy and a bit warmer Thursday afternoon, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening showers, then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Thursday night.
  • lows 44-46 cooling to 38 Thursday night highs 57-53 warming to 56 Thursday.
  •  Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain and snow showers, a bit cooler with a (40%) chance of showers Friday afternoon, a (30%) chance of evening showers, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow showers late Friday night,
  • Some AM clouds, sunny and a bit cooler Saturday afternoon, mostly clear at night,
  • Partly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of showers Sunday,
  • Then partly cloudy Monday.
  • highs 54-52 warming to 60 Monday lows 36-32 warming to 35 Saturday night (seasonal averages high 63 low 44)

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

  • Partly cloudy this evening, mostly cloudy with patchy coastal fog late tonight while patchy inland evening and areas of inland fog late tonight,
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain, patchy AM coastal fog while areas of inland AM fog, mostly cloudy with rain Tuesday afternoon, evening coastal rain and coastal showers late Tuesday night while mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of inland showers Tuesday afternoon (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), evening coastal showers with coastal showers likely (70%) late at night while inland rain Tuesday night (0.50 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with coastal showers Wednesday while inland AM showers likely (70%) and inland showers  Wednesday afternoon, a (40%) chance of evening showers, just mostly cloudy late at night,
  • Mostly cloudy start, partly cloudy and a bit warmer Thursday, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening showers, then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers late Thursday night.
  • lows 45-42 highs 62-59 warming back to 62 Thursday.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a (40%) chance of showers Friday and in the evening, partly cloudy with a (30%) chance of showers late Friday night,
  • Mostly sunny Saturday, mostly clear at night,
  • Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Sunday, mostly clear Sunday night,
  • Then partly cloudy and a bit warmer Monday.
  • highs 62-64 lows 38-40. (seasonal averages high 62 low 46)

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

  • Mostly cloudy tonight,
  • AM clouds and sun, increasing clouds with rain and a (20%) chance of snow and a bit cooler Tuesday afternoon, (0.10 in. of rain possible, little or no snow accumulation expected),  rain and snow Tuesday night (1.00 in. of rain possible, 3-6 in. of snow possible, snow possibly heavy late),
  • Mostly cloudy with snow and rain showers (light snow accumulation) and cooler Wednesday, evening snow and rain showers likely (70%), a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow showers late at night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow showers and a bit warmer Thursday afternoon, then partly cloudy with slight (20%) chance of evening rain and snow showers, then a good (50%) chance of rain and snow showers late Thursday night.
  • snow level 9,000 ft. falling to 8,000 ft. late tonight, 4,500 ft Tuesday and Tuesday night, 3,000 ft. Wednesday through Thursday night.
  • lows 30-22 highs 46-34 warming to 37 Thursday.
  • A mix of clouds and sun with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow showers and a bit cooler Friday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of evening rain and snow showers, partly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of  rain and snow showers late Friday night,
  • Some AM clouds with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain and snow showers, becoming mostly sunny and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow showers Saturday afternoon, mostly clear with widespread evening frost,
  • Mostly sunny and a bit warmer Sunday, widespread evening frost, mostly clear late Sunday night,
  • Then mostly sunny and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of showers Monday.
  • snow level 3,000 ft. Friday, 2,000 ft. Friday night and Saturday, free air freezing level at the surface Saturday night, 8,000 ft. Sunday, 10,000 ft. Sunday night, then snow level 5,000 ft. Monday.
  • highs 35-33 warming to 47 Monday lows 19-24.

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Here is my new weekly weather quiz question. What is the “NSSL?”

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An Upper Level Low Pressure Trough (“U” shape) takes over from the High Pressure Ridge which has moved away to the east. The graphics for days 1-3  show the frontal system moving through the Pacific Northwest Tuesday. The graphics for days 3-7  Thursday through Monday show frontal activity in the Pacific Northwest through the period.

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Air Quality Index:
Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 24 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 25 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality is 31 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:

  • A mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler today, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening showers, a (40%) chance of showers late tonight,
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain, rain and a bit cooler Tuesday afternoon and evening (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), showers late at night (0.25 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms and a bit cooler Wednesday, partly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of evening showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms, then a good (50%) chance of showers late Wednesday night.
  • highs 62-53 lows 42-37.
  • AM clouds and sun with a (40%) chance of showers, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a (40%) chance of showers Thursday afternoon, partly cloudy with a (40%) chance of showers Thursday  night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with a (40%) chance of showers Friday, partly cloudy with a (30%) chance of evening showers, partly cloudy with widespread frost late at night,
  • AM widespread frost, partly cloudy and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of showers Saturday, a slight chance of showers at night with widespread frost late Saturday night,
  • Widespread AM frost, then partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Sunday afternoon.
  • highs 54-52 lows 37-32 (seasonal averages high 62 low 41)

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Your Local College Football Games Weather Forecast:

October 21st

Ducks vs. Washington State Cougars at Autzen Stadium- Kickoff 12:30 pm – Ducks won 38-24.

Beavers have a bye week.

Next Game October 28th

Beavers vs Arizona Wildcats at  Arizona Stadium, Tucson, AZ – Kickoff 7:30 pm – Preliminary weather forecast – Clear 78 degrees, cooling as the game progresses.

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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:

  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler today, partly cloudy this evening, mostly cloudy with patchy fog late tonight,
  • Patchy AM fog, mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of showers Tuesday afternoon (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), showers at night (0.25 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with AM showers likely (70%), a bit cooler showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms Wednesday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of evening showers, then partly cloudy with a (30%) chance of showers late Wednesday night.
  • highs 62-53 lows 45-38.
  • Partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain and snow showers, a slight (20%) chance of showers and a bit warmer Thursday afternoon, a (30%)  chance of showers Thursday night,
  •  Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of AM rain and snow showers, a bit cooler with a (40%) chance of showers Friday afternoon, a (30%) chance of evening showers, a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow showers late Friday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain and snow showers, becoming partly cloudy and a bit cooler Saturday afternoon, a slight (20%) chance of showers Saturday night,
  • Then partly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of showers Sunday.
  • highs 55-53 warming back to 55 Sunday lows 40-34 (seasonal averages high 63 low 44)

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

  • Mostly cloudy and slightly cooler today, partly cloudy this evening, mostly cloudy with patchy inland fog late tonight,
  • Mostly cloudy with patchy AM fog, a slight (20%) chance of AM coastal showers and coastal showers likely (70%) and a bit cooler Tuesday afternoon while mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of inland showers Tuesday afternoon (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), evening coastal showers with coastal showers likely (70%) late at night while inland showers at night (0.50 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with showers likely (70%) Wednesday, a good (50%) chance of evening showers, then partly cloudy with a (30%) chance of showers late Wednesday night,
  • highs 63-59 lows 44-46 cooling to 42 Wednesday night.
  • Partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers and a bit warmer Thursday, a (40%) chance of showers Thursday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a (40%) chance of showers Friday, mostly cloudy with a (30%) of evening showers, partly cloudy with a (30%) chance of showers late at night,
  • Partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM showers, becoming sunny Saturday afternoon, mostly clear with a slight (20%) chance of showers Saturday night,
  • AM sun, then partly cloudy  and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of showers Sunday afternoon.
  • highs 62-60 warming back to 62 Sunday lows 42-37. (seasonal averages high 62 low 46)

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

  • AM clouds with a slight (20%) chance of showers, partly cloudy and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of showers this afternoon, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers tonight,
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain likely (70%) and a slight (20%) chance of snow, snow likely (70%) and a bit cooler Tuesday afternoon little or no snow accumulation expected, evening snow and rain snow and showers late at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with AM snow  showers, showers and snow showers and cooler with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow Wednesday afternoon, a good (50%) chance of evening showers and snow showers with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms, then partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers late Wednesday night.
  • snow level 7,500 ft. tonight, 5,500 ft. Monday, 4,500 ft. Monday night and Tuesday, 4,000 ft Tuesday night, 4,500 ft. Wednesday, then 3,500 ft. Wednesday night.
  • highs 48-33 lows 29-22.
  • AM clouds and sun with (40%) chance of snow showers and a slight (20%) chance of rain showers, a mix of clouds and sun with a (40%) chance of showers and a bit warmer Thursday afternoon, partly cloudy with good (50%) chance of rain and snow showers Thursday night,
  • AM clouds and sun with a good (50%) chance of snow showers, a mix of clouds and sun with a good (50%) chance of showers and a bit cooler Friday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of evening showers, partly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of  snow showers at night,
  • Partly cloudy with a (30%) chance of AM snow showers, a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow showers Saturday afternoon, a slight (20%) chance of evening showers, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of snow showers late Saturday night,
  • Partly cloudy with a slight (20%) of AM snow showers, then a slight (20%) chance of showers Sunday afternoon.
  • snow level 4,000 ft. Thursday through Friday, 3,000 ft. Friday night, 5,00 ft. Saturday, 3,500 ft. Saturday night, then 4,500 ft. Sunday.
  • highs 38-35 warming back to 38 Sunday lows 24-19.

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Here is my weekly weather quiz question for the last time. What is a “Nor’easter?” Here is the correct answer. Nor’easter is a strong low pressure system that affects the Mid Atlantic and New England States. It can form over land or over the coastal waters. These winter weather events are notorious for producing heavy snow, rain, and tremendous waves that crash onto Atlantic beaches, often causing beach erosion and structural damage. Wind gusts associated with these storms can exceed hurricane force in intensity. A nor’easter gets its name from the continuously strong northeasterly winds blowing in from the ocean ahead of the storm and over the coastal areas.

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An Upper Level Low Pressure Trough (“U” shape) takes over from the High Pressure Ridge which has moved away to the east. The graphics for days 1-3  show the frontal system moving through the Pacific Northwest Tuesday. The graphics for days 3-7  Wednesday through Sunday show frontal activity in the Pacific Northwest through the period.

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Air Quality Index:
Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 41 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 20 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:

  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening showers, just mostly cloudy late tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • A mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler Monday, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening showers, a (40%) chance of showers late Monday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain, rain and a bit cooler Tuesday afternoon and evening (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), showers late at night (0.25 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms and a bit cooler Wednesday, partly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of evening showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms, then a good (50%) chance of showers late Wednesday night.
  • lows 49-37 highs 62-53.
  • AM clouds and sun with a (40%) chance of showers, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a (40%) chance of showers Thursday afternoon, partly cloudy with a (40%) chance of showers Thursday  night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with a (40%) chance of showers Friday, partly cloudy with a (30%) chance of evening showers, partly cloudy with widespread frost late at night,
  • AM widespread frost, partly cloudy and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of showers Saturday, a slight chance of showers at night with widespread frost late Saturday night,
  • Widespread AM frost, then partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Sunday afternoon.
  • highs 54-52 lows 37-32 (seasonal averages high 62 low 41)

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Your Local College Football Games Weather Forecast:

October 21st

Ducks vs. Washington State Cougars at Autzen Stadium- Kickoff 12:30 pm – Ducks won 38-24.

Beavers have a bye week.

Next Game October 28th

Beavers vs Arizona Wildcats at  Arizona Stadium, Tucson, AZ – Kickoff 7:30 pm – Preliminary weather forecast – Clear 78 degrees, cooling as the game progresses.

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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:

  • Mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of evening showers, just mostly cloudy late tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler Monday, partly cloudy in the evening, mostly cloudy with patchy fog late Monday night,
  • Patchy AM fog, mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of showers Tuesday afternoon (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), showers at night (0.25 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with AM showers likely (70%), a bit cooler showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms Wednesday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of evening showers, then partly cloudy with a (30%) chance of showers late Wednesday night.
  • lows 53-38 highs 62-53.
  • Partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain and snow showers, a slight (20%) chance of showers and a bit warmer Thursday afternoon, a (30%)  chance of showers Thursday night,
  •  Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of AM rain and snow showers, a bit cooler with a (40%) chance of showers Friday afternoon, a (30%) chance of evening showers, a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow showers late Friday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain and snow showers, becoming partly cloudy and a bit cooler Saturday afternoon, a slight (20%) chance of showers Saturday night,
  • Then partly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of showers Sunday.
  • highs 55-53 warming back to 55 Sunday lows 40-34 (seasonal averages high 63 low 44)

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

  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening showers, just mostly cloudy late tonight,
  • Mostly cloudy and slightly cooler Monday, partly cloudy in the evening, mostly cloudy with patchy inland fog late Monday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with patchy AM fog, a slight (20%) chance of AM coastal showers and coastal showers likely (70%) and a bit cooler Tuesday afternoon while mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of inland showers Tuesday afternoon (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), evening coastal showers with coastal showers likely (70%) late at night while inland showers at night (0.50 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with showers likely (70%) Wednesday, a good (50%) chance of evening showers, then partly cloudy with a (30%) chance of showers late Wednesday night.
  • lows 52-44 warming to 46 Tuesday night cooling to 42 Wednesday night highs 63-59.
  • Partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers and a bit warmer Thursday, a (40%) chance of showers Thursday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a (40%) chance of showers Friday, mostly cloudy with a (30%) of evening showers, partly cloudy with a (30%) chance of showers late at night,
  • Partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM showers, becoming sunny Saturday afternoon, mostly clear with a slight (20%) chance of showers Saturday night,
  • AM sun, then partly cloudy  and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of showers Sunday afternoon.
  • highs 62-60 warming back to 62 Sunday lows 42-37. (seasonal averages high 62 low 46)

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

  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of evening showers, just mostly cloudy late tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • AM clouds with a slight (20%) chance of showers,  partly cloudy and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of showers Monday afternoon, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Monday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain likely (70%) and a slight (20%) chance of snow, snow likely (70%) and a bit cooler Tuesday afternoon little or no snow accumulation expected, evening snow and rain snow and showers late at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with AM snow  showers, showers and snow showers and cooler with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow Wednesday afternoon, a good (50%) chance of evening showers and snow showers with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms, then partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers late Wednesday night.
  • snow level 7,500 ft. tonight, 5,500 ft. Monday, 4,500 ft. Monday night and Tuesday, 4,000 ft Tuesday night, 4,500 ft. Wednesday, then 3,500 ft. Wednesday night.
  • lows 37-22 highs 48-33.
  • AM clouds and sun with (40%) chance of snow showers and a slight (20%) chance of rain showers, a mix of clouds and sun with a (40%) chance of showers and a bit warmer Thursday afternoon, partly cloudy with good (50%) chance of rain and snow showers Thursday night,
  • AM clouds and sun with a good (50%) chance of snow showers, a mix of clouds and sun with a good (50%) chance of showers and a bit cooler Friday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of evening showers, partly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of  snow showers at night,
  • Partly cloudy with a (30%) chance of AM snow showers, a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow showers Saturday afternoon, a slight (20%) chance of evening showers, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of snow showers late Saturday night,
  • Partly cloudy with a slight (20%) of AM snow showers, then a slight (20%) chance of showers Sunday afternoon.
  • snow level 4,000 ft. Thursday through Friday, 3,000 ft. Friday night, 5,00 ft. Saturday, 3,500 ft. Saturday night, then 4,500 ft. Sunday.
  • highs 38-35 warming back to 38 Sunday lows 24-19.

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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 a “Nor’easter?” Here is the correct answer. Nor’easter is a strong low pressure system that affects the Mid Atlantic and New England States. It can form over land or over the coastal waters. These winter weather events are notorious for producing heavy snow, rain, and tremendous waves that crash onto Atlantic beaches, often causing beach erosion and structural damage. Wind gusts associated with these storms can exceed hurricane force in intensity. A nor’easter gets its name from the continuously strong northeasterly winds blowing in from the ocean ahead of the storm and over the coastal areas.

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An Upper Level Low Pressure Trough (“U” shape) takes over from the High Pressure Ridge which has moved away to the east. The graphics for days 1-3  show the frontal system moving through the Pacific Northwest bringing rain and cooler temperatures. The graphics for days 3-7  Wednesday through Sunday show frontal activity in the Pacific Northwest Wednesday through Friday.

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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 20 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:

  • Patchy AM fog, mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of rain this afternoon and evening (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), a slight (20%) chance of rain late tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain, just mostly cloudy and a bit cooler Monday afternoon, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Monday night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun with a good (50%) chance of rain and a bit cooler Tuesday and in the evening, then rain likely (70%) late Tuesday night.
  • highs 65-60 lows 52-43.
  • A mix of clouds and sun with a (50%) chance of rain and a bit warmer Wednesday, partly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain Wednesday night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun with a (40%) chance of rain Thursday, mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of evening rain , partly cloudy with a (40%) chance of  rain late at night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with a (40%) chance of rain Friday, partly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain Friday night,
  • Then partly cloudy and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of rain Saturday.
  • highs 62-58 lows 44-39 (seasonal averages high 62 low 41)

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Your Local College Football Games Weather Forecast:

October 21st

Ducks vs. Washington State Cougars at Autzen Stadium- Kickoff 12:30 pm – Ducks win 38-24.

Beavers have a bye week.

Next Game October 28th

Beavers vs Arizona Wildcats at  Arizona Stadium, Tucson, AZ – Kickoff 7:30 pm – Preliminary weather forecast – Clear 78 degrees, cooling as the game progresses.

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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:

  • Mostly cloudy with patchy AM fog and showers likely (70%) with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms, showers with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms this afternoon (0.25 in. of rain possible), a good (50%) chance of evening showers, a slight (20%) chance of rain late tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with patchy AM fog and a slight (20%) chance of rain, mostly cloudy Monday afternoon, partly cloudy in the evening, mostly cloudy late at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of rain Tuesday afternoon, a (40%) chance of showers Tuesday night.
  • highs near 62 lows 54-45.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a (40%) chance of rain Wednesday, a slight (20%) chance of showers Wednesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain Thursday and at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a (40%) chance of rain Friday, a (30%) chance of rain Friday night,
  • Then partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Saturday.
  • highs near 63 lows 46-43 (seasonal averages high 64 low 44)

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

  • Mostly cloudy with AM showers and patchy fog, a bit warmer with showers likely (70%) this afternoon (0.10 in. of rain possible), a (30%) chance of evening coastal showers while a (30%) of evening inland showers and a slight (20%) chance of inland rain tonight,
  • Mostly cloudy with patchy fog and a slight (20%) chance of AM coastal rain, just mostly cloudy and a bit cooler Monday and in the evening, then partly cloudy at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain and a bit cooler Tuesday afternoon, then mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Tuesday night.
  • highs 66-64 lows 52-46.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of rain Wednesday, a (30%) chance of rain Wednesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain Thursday, a (40%) chance of rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain Friday, a (30%) chance of rain Friday night,
  • Then partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Saturday.
  • highs near 65 lows 48-44. (seasonal averages high 62 low 46)

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

  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain, rain this afternoon (0.10 in. of rain possible), evening rain likely (70%), a slight (20%) chance of rain late tonight,
  • Clouds and sun with a (30%) chance of AM rain, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler Monday afternoon, mostly cloudy in the evening, partly cloudy late Monday night,
  • Clouds and sun with a good (50%) chance of AM rain and a slight (20%) chance of snow, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow Tuesday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow Tuesday night.
  • snow level above 8,000 ft. today, 8,000 ft. tonight, 6,000 ft. Monday, then free air freezing level 9,000 ft. falling to 8,000 ft. late Monday night, 5,000 ft. Tuesday, then 6,500 ft Tuesday night.
  • highs 52-50 warming back to 52 Tuesday lows 39-32.
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain and snow likely (70%), a bit cooler with a (30%) chance of rain and snow Wednesday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of evening rain and snow, partly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow late Wednesday night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow and a bit cooler Thursday, mostly cloudy with good (50%) chance of rain and snow at night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun with a good (50%) chance of of rain and snow and a bit cooler Friday, partly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain and snow Friday night,
  • Then a mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with a (40%) chance of rain and snow Saturday.
  • snow level 7,000 ft. Wednesday, 6,000 ft. Wednesday night through Friday, 5,000 ft. Friday night, then 5,500 ft. Saturday.
  • highs 49-43 lows 32-28.

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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 a “Nor’easter?” Here is the correct answer. Nor’easter is a strong low pressure system that affects the Mid Atlantic and New England States. It can form over land or over the coastal waters. These winter weather events are notorious for producing heavy snow, rain, and tremendous waves that crash onto Atlantic beaches, often causing beach erosion and structural damage. Wind gusts associated with these storms can exceed hurricane force in intensity. A nor’easter gets its name from the continuously strong northeasterly winds blowing in from the ocean ahead of the storm and over the coastal areas.

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An Upper Level Low Pressure Trough (“U” shape) takes over from the High Pressure Ridge which has moved away to the east. The graphics for days 1-3  show the frontal system moving through the Pacific Northwest bringing rain and cooler temperatures. The graphics for days 3-7  Tuesday through Saturday show frontal activity in the Pacific Northwest Wednesday through Friday.

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Air Quality Index:
Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 35 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 13 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality is 16 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:

  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening rain, patchy fog with a good (50%) chance of rain late tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Patchy AM fog, mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of rain Sunday afternoon and evening (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), a slight (20%) chance of rain late Sunday night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain, just mostly cloudy and a bit cooler Monday afternoon, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Monday night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun with a good (50%) chance of rain and a bit cooler Tuesday and in the evening, then rain likely (70%) late Tuesday night.
  • lows 53-43 highs 65-60.
  • A mix of clouds and sun with a (50%) chance of rain and a bit warmer Wednesday, partly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain Wednesday night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun with a (40%) chance of rain Thursday, mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of evening rain , partly cloudy with a (40%) chance of  rain late at night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with a (40%) chance of rain Friday, partly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain Friday night,
  • Then partly cloudy and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of rain Saturday.
  • highs 62-58 lows 44-39 (seasonal averages high 62 low 41)

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Your Local College Football Games Weather Forecast:

Today October 21st

Ducks vs. Washington State Cougars at Autzen Stadium- Kickoff 12:30 pm – Ducks win 38-24.

Beavers have a bye week.

Next Game October 28th

Beavers vs Arizona Wildcats at  Arizona Stadium, Tucson, AZ – Kickoff 7:30 pm – Preliminary weather forecast – Clear 78 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 evening rain continuing late tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with patchy AM fog and showers likely (70%) with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms, showers with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms Sunday afternoon (0.25 in. of rain possible), a good (50%) chance of evening showers, a slight (20%) chance of rain late Sunday night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with patchy AM fog and a slight (20%) chance of rain, mostly cloudy Monday afternoon, partly cloudy in the evening, mostly cloudy late at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of rain Tuesday afternoon, a (40%) chance of showers Tuesday night.
  • lows 57-45 highs near 62.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a (40%) chance of rain Wednesday, a slight (20%) chance of showers Wednesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain Thursday and at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a (40%) chance of rain Friday, a (30%) chance of rain Friday night,
  • Then partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Saturday.
  • highs near 63 lows 46-43 (seasonal averages high 64 low 44)

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

  • Mostly cloudy with patchy coastal fog and a good (50%) chance of evening showers and coastal showers likely (70%) with patchy fog late tonight while a good (50%) chance of inland evening showers and inland showers likely (70%) late tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with AM showers and patchy fog, a bit warmer with showers likely (70%) Sunday afternoon (0.10 in. of rain possible), a (30%) chance of evening coastal showers while a (30%) of evening inland showers and a slight (20%) chance of inland rain Sunday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with patchy fog and a slight (20%) chance of AM coastal rain, just mostly cloudy and a bit cooler Monday and in the evening, then partly cloudy at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain and a bit cooler Tuesday afternoon, then mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Tuesday night.
  • lows 55-46 highs 66-64.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of rain Wednesday, a (30%) chance of rain Wednesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain Thursday, a (40%) chance of rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain Friday, a (30%) chance of rain Friday night,
  • Then partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Saturday.
  • highs near 65 lows 48-44. (seasonal averages high 62 low 46)

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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 (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain, rain Sunday afternoon (0.10 in. of rain possible), evening rain likely (70%), a slight (20%) chance of rain late Sunday night,
  • Clouds and sun with a (30%) chance of AM rain, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler Monday afternoon, mostly cloudy in the evening, partly cloudy late Monday night,
  • Clouds and sun with a good (50%) chance of AM rain and a slight (20%) chance of snow, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow Tuesday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow Tuesday night.
  • snow level above 8,000 ft. tonight and Sunday, 8,000 ft. Sunday night, 6,000 ft. Monday, then free air freezing level 9,000 ft. falling to 8,000 ft. late Monday night, 5,000 ft. Tuesday, then 6,500 ft Tuesday night.
  • lows 43-32 highs 52-50 warming back to 52 Tuesday.
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain and snow likely (70%), a bit cooler with a (30%) chance of rain and snow Wednesday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of evening rain and snow, partly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow late Wednesday night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow and a bit cooler Thursday, mostly cloudy with good (50%) chance of rain and snow at night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun with a good (50%) chance of of rain and snow and a bit cooler Friday, partly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain and snow Friday night,
  • Then a mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with a (40%) chance of rain and snow Saturday.
  • snow level 7,000 ft. Wednesday, 6,000 ft. Wednesday night through Friday, 5,000 ft. Friday night, then 5,500 ft. Saturday.
  • highs 49-43 lows 32-28.

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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 a “Nor’easter?” Here is the correct answer. Nor’easter is a strong low pressure system that affects the Mid Atlantic and New England States. It can form over land or over the coastal waters. These winter weather events are notorious for producing heavy snow, rain, and tremendous waves that crash onto Atlantic beaches, often causing beach erosion and structural damage. Wind gusts associated with these storms can exceed hurricane force in intensity. A nor’easter gets its name from the continuously strong northeasterly winds blowing in from the ocean ahead of the storm and over the coastal areas.

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An Upper Level High Pressure Ridge (“Arch” shape) is shifting away from us allowing frontal activity. The graphics for days 1-3  show a frontal system moving into the Pacific Northwest bringing rain and cooler temperatures. The graphics for days 3-7  Tuesday through Saturday show frontal activity in the Pacific Northwest Wednesday through Friday.

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Air Quality Index:
Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 66 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 35 in the Good 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:

  • Patchy AM fog, cloudy with possible lingering fog and a bit warmer today, a slight (20%) chance of evening showers, showers becoming likely (70%) late tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with showers Sunday (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), mostly cloudy with a good (50%) of evening showers, a slight (20%) chance of showers late at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM showers, mostly cloudy and a bit cooler Monday afternoon, then mostly cloudy Monday night.
  • highs 65-62 warming to 64 Monday lows 52-43.
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain, a good (50%) chance of rain and a bit cooler Tuesday, a good (50%) chance of rain Tuesday night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun with a (50%) chance of rain Wednesday, partly cloudy (50%) chance of rain Wednesday night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun with a good (50%) chance of rain Thursday, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Thursday night,
  • Then a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a (40%) chance of rain Friday.
  • highs 60-62 lows 42-44 (seasonal averages high 62 low 41)

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Your Local College Football Games Weather Forecast:

Today October 21st

Ducks vs. Washington State Cougars at Autzen Stadium- Kickoff 12:30 pm – Cloudy, lingering fog,  58 degrees, warming to 65 degrees by the end of the game.

Beavers have a bye week.

Next Game October 28th

Beavers vs Arizona Wildcats at  Arizona Stadium, Tucson, AZ – Kickoff 7:30 pm – Preliminary weather forecast – Clear 75 degrees, cooling as the game progresses.

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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:

  • Patchy AM fog, mostly cloudy and a bit warmer today, mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of evening rain, rain likely (70%) late tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with showers and a bit cooler Sunday (0.25 in. of rain possible), a good (50%) chance of showers at night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit warmer Monday, mostly cloudy Monday night.
  • highs 67-62 warming to 64 Monday lows 55-46.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of showers Tuesday afternoon, a (40%) chance of showers Tuesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of showers Wednesday, a slight (20%) chance of showers at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of showers Thursday and Thursday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of showers Friday.
  • highs near 63 lows 45-47 (seasonal averages high 64 low 44)

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

  • Patchy AM fog, mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of coastal afternoon rain while a slight (20%) chance of inland rain this afternoon, evening coastal rain likely (70%) with coastal rain late tonight while inland rain tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain, rain likely (70%) Sunday afternoon (0.10 in. of rain possible), a (40%) chance of rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy Monday, then mostly cloudy Monday night.
  • highs near 65 lows 54-45.
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM showers, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) of showers Tuesday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain Tuesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers Wednesday, a (30%) chance of showers at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of showers Thursday, a (40%) chance of showers Thursday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of showers Friday.
  • highs near 65 lows 47-45 warming back to 47 Thursday night. (seasonal averages high 62 low 46)

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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, a good (50%) chance of evening showers, mostly cloudy with showers late tonight,
  • Mostly cloudy with showers and cooler Sunday, cloudy with evening showers, a slight (20%) chance of showers late at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM showers, partly cloudy and a bit warmer Monday afternoon, partly cloudy in the evening, mostly cloudy late Monday night.
  • free air freezing level 12,000 ft. today, snow level above 8,000 ft. tonight, 8,000 ft. Sunday, 7,500 ft. Sunday night, 6,000 ft. Monday, then free air freezing level 11,000 ft. Monday night.
  • highs 65-47 warming to 52 Monday lows 42-34.
  • A mix of clouds and sun with a slight (20%) chance of rain Tuesday, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Tuesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) of rain and a bit cooler Wednesday, a (40%) chance of evening rain, partly cloudy  with a (40%) chance of rain at night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun with a good (50%) chance of rain and a bit cooler Thursday, mostly cloudy with good (50%) chance of rain Thursday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of of AM snow, then a mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of rain Friday afternoon.
  • snow level 6,000 ft. Tuesday, 7,000 ft. Tuesday night and Wednesday, then 6,000 ft. Wednesday night through Friday.
  • highs 52-44 lows near 32.

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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 a “Nor’easter?”

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An Upper Level High Pressure Ridge (“Arch” shape) is shifting away from us allowing frontal activity. The graphics for days 1-3  show a frontal system moving into the Pacific Northwest bringing rain and cooler temperatures. The graphics for days 3-7  Monday through Friday show frontal activity in the Pacific Northwest Wednesday through Friday.

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Air Quality Index:
Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 63 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 33 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality is 64 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 with patchy fog late tonight,
  • Patchy AM fog, cloudy and a bit warmer Saturday, a slight (20%) chance of evening showers, showers becoming likely (70%) late Saturday night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with showers Sunday (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), mostly cloudy with a good (50%) of evening showers, a slight (20%) chance of showers late at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM showers, mostly cloudy and a bit cooler Monday afternoon, then mostly cloudy Monday night.
  • lows 50-52 cooling to 43 Monday night highs 65-62 warming to 64 Monday.
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain, a good (50%) chance of rain and a bit cooler Tuesday, a good (50%) chance of rain Tuesday night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun with a (50%) chance of rain Wednesday, partly cloudy (50%) chance of rain Wednesday night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun with a good (50%) chance of rain Thursday, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Thursday night,
  • Then a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a (40%) chance of rain Friday.
  • highs 60-62 lows 42-44 (seasonal averages high 62 low 41)

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Your Local College Football Games Weather Forecast:

October 21st

Ducks vs. Washington State Cougars at Autzen Stadium- Kickoff 12:30 pm – Cloudy, lingering fog,  58 degrees, warming to 65 degrees by the end of the game.

Beavers have a bye week.

Next Game October 28th

Beavers vs Arizona Wildcats at  Arizona Stadium, Tucson, AZ – Kickoff 7:30 pm – Preliminary weather forecast – Clear 75 degrees, cooling as the game progresses.

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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:

  • Becoming mostly cloudy with patchy fog late tonight,
  • Patchy AM fog, mostly cloudy and a bit warmer Saturday, mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of evening rain, rain likely (70%) late Saturday night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with showers and a bit cooler Sunday (0.25 in. of rain possible), a good (50%) chance of showers at night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit warmer Monday, mostly cloudy Monday night.
  • lows 55-46 highs 67-62 warming to 64 Monday.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of showers Tuesday afternoon, a (40%) chance of showers Tuesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of showers Wednesday, a slight (20%) chance of showers at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of showers Thursday and Thursday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of showers Friday.
  • highs near 63 lows 45-47 (seasonal averages high 64 low 44)

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

  • Partly cloudy with patchy dense coastal fog tonight while mostly cloudy with patchy inland fog changing to areas of fog late tonight,
  • Patchy AM fog, mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of coastal afternoon rain while a slight (20%) chance of inland rain Saturday afternoon, evening coastal rain likely (70%) with coastal rain late Saturday night while inland rain Saturday night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain, rain likely (70%) Sunday afternoon (0.10 in. of rain possible), a (40%) chance of rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy Monday, then mostly cloudy Monday night.
  • lows 54-45 highs near 65.
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM showers, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) of showers Tuesday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain Tuesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers Wednesday, a (30%) chance of showers at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of showers Thursday, a (40%) chance of showers Thursday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of showers Friday.
  • highs near 65 lows 47-45 warming back to 47 Thursday night. (seasonal averages high 62 low 46)

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

  • Partly cloudy tonight,
  • A mix of clouds and sun  and a bit warmer Saturday, a good (50%) chance of evening showers, mostly cloudy with showers late Saturday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with showers and cooler Sunday, cloudy with evening showers, a slight (20%) chance of showers late at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM showers, partly cloudy and a bit warmer Monday afternoon, partly cloudy in the evening, mostly cloudy late Monday night.
  • free air freezing level 13,000 ft. falling to 12,000 ft. late tonight, 12,000 ft. Saturday, snow level above 8,000 ft. Saturday night, 8,000 ft. Sunday, 7,500 ft. Sunday night, 6,000 ft. Monday, then free air freezing level 11,000 ft. Monday night.
  • lows 45-34 highs 65-47 warming to 52 Monday.
  • A mix of clouds and sun with a slight (20%) chance of rain Tuesday, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Tuesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) of rain and a bit cooler Wednesday, a (40%) chance of evening rain, partly cloudy  with a (40%) chance of rain at night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun with a good (50%) chance of rain and a bit cooler Thursday, mostly cloudy with good (50%) chance of rain Thursday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of of AM snow, then a mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of rain Friday afternoon.
  • snow level 6,000 ft. Tuesday, 7,000 ft. Tuesday night and Wednesday, then 6,000 ft. Wednesday night through Friday.
  • highs 52-44 lows near 32.

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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 a “Nor’easter?”

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An Upper Level High Pressure Ridge (“Arch” shape) will start some clearing and a warming trend beginning. The graphics for days 1-3  show a frontal system moving toward the Pacific Northwest through Saturday. The graphics for days 3-7  Monday through Friday show frontal activity in the Pacific Northwest Wednesday through Friday.

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Air Quality Index:
Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 82 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 30 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality 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:

  • Mostly cloudy with patchy AM fog, partly cloudy and cooler with lingering patchy fog this afternoon, partly cloudy tonight,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer Saturday, mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) at night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain and a bit cooler Sunday, then mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) Sunday night.
  • highs 64-67 cooling to 63 Sunday lows 53 cooling to 50.
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Monday, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Monday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and a bit cooler Tuesday, rain likely (70%) at night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with a (50%) chance of rain Wednesday, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of evening rain, partly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain late Wednesday night,
  • Then a mix of clouds and sun with a (40%) chance of rain Thursday.
  • highs 63-60 lows near 44 (seasonal averages high 63 low 41)

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Your Local College Football Games Weather Forecast:

October 21st

Ducks vs. Washington State Cougars at Autzen Stadium- Kickoff 12:30 pm – Mostly cloudy 58 degrees, warming to 67 degrees by the end of the game.

Beavers have a bye week.

Next Game October 28th

Beavers vs Arizona Wildcats at  Arizona Stadium, Tucson, AZ – Kickoff 7:30 pm – Preliminary weather forecast – Clear 75 degrees, cooling as the game progresses.

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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:

  • Mostly cloudy with widespread AM fog, just mostly cloudy and a bit warmer this afternoon, partly cloudy with widespread evening fog, mostly cloudy with widespread fog late tonight,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler Saturday, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain at night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain likely (70%), a bit cooler with a showers and a slight (20%)  of thunderstorms Sunday afternoon, then a (40%) chance of rain Sunday night.
  • highs 78-70 lows 54-52.
  • Mostly cloudy Monday and Monday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain Tuesday afternoon, a good (50%) chance of rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain and a bit cooler Wednesday, a (30%) chance of rain Wednesday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain Thursday.
  • highs 62-59 lows 52-47 (seasonal averages high 65 low 44)

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

  • Mostly cloudy with patchy AM coastal fog while widespread AM inland fog, just mostly cloudy and a bit warmer this afternoon, partly cloudy with widespread evening and late night fog tonight,
  • Cloudy and cooler Saturday, mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) at night (0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain, rain likely (70%) and a bit cooler Sunday afternoon, then a (40%) chance of rain Sunday night.
  • highs 74-62 lows near 53.
  • Mostly cloudy Monday, mostly cloudy Monday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and a bit warmer Tuesday, a good (50%) chance of rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and a bit cooler Wednesday, a slight (20%) chance of rain Wednesday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain Thursday.
  • highs 62-64 lows 46-48. (seasonal averages high 62 low 46)

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

  • A mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler today, partly cloudy tonight,
  • A mix of clouds and sun  and a bit cooler Saturday, becoming mostly cloudy with rain Saturday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and cooler Sunday, evening rain likely (70%), with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms, a (%) chance of rain and snow late Sunday night.
  • free air freezing level 14,000 ft. today, 13,000 ft. falling to 12,000 ft. late tonight, 12,000 ft. Saturday, snow level above 8,000 ft. Saturday Saturday night, 8,000 ft. Sunday, then 7,000 ft. Sunday night.
  • highs 68-47 lows 47-38.
  • Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of AM rain and snow, partly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow Monday afternoon, a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow Monday night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow Tuesday, rain and slow likely (70%) at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and snow likely (70%) and a bit cooler Wednesday, a good (50%) chance of rain and snow Wednesday night,
  • Then a mix of clouds and sun with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow Thursday.
  • snow level 6,500 ft. Monday, 6,000 ft. Monday night, 6,500 ft. Tuesday night and Wednesday, 6,000 ft. Wednesday night, then 5,500 ft. Thursday.
  • highs 52-47 lows near 34.

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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 a “Nor’easter?”

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An Upper Level High Pressure Ridge (“Arch” shape) will start some clearing and a warming trend beginning. The graphics for days 1-3  show a frontal system moving through the Pacific Northwest tonight through Saturday. The graphics for days 3-7  Sunday through Thursday show frontal activity Sunday. Another front will be pushing through the Pacific Northwest Tuesday and next Wednesday.

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Air Quality Index:
Eugene/Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 74 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 13 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.
Cottage Grove: The Air Quality is 55 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.
Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)
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ADVISORIES:
  • A BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IS IN EFFECT FOR DANGEROUS SNEAKER WAVES UNTIL 5 AM FRIDAY FOR THE NORTH OREGON COAST AND THE CENTRAL OREGON COAST.
  • A BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IS IN EFFECT FOR DANGEROUS SNEAKER WAVES THROUGH LATE TONIGHT FOR THE NORTH OREGON COAST AND THE CENTRAL OREGON COAST.

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 this evening, partly cloudy with patchy fog late tonight,
  • Mostly cloudy with patchy AM fog, partly cloudy and cooler with lingering patchy fog Friday afternoon, partly cloudy Friday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer Saturday, mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) at night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain and a bit cooler Sunday, then mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) Sunday night.
  • lows 48-53 cooling to 50 Sunday night highs 64-67 cooling to 63 Sunday.
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Monday, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Monday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and a bit cooler Tuesday, rain likely (70%) at night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with a (50%) chance of rain Wednesday, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of evening rain, partly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain late Wednesday night,
  • Then a mix of clouds and sun with a (40%) chance of rain Thursday.
  • highs 63-60 lows near 44 (seasonal averages high 63 low 41)

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Your Local College Football Games Weather Forecast:

October 21st

Ducks vs. Washington State Cougars at Autzen Stadium- Kickoff 12:30 pm – Mostly cloudy 58 degrees, warming to 67 degrees by the end of the game.

Beavers have a bye week.

Next Game October 28th

Beavers vs Arizona Wildcats at  Arizona Stadium, Tucson, AZ – Kickoff 7:30 pm – Preliminary weather forecast – Clear 75 degrees, cooling as the game progresses.

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Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:

  • Clear this evening, mostly cloudy with widespread dense fog late tonight,
  • Mostly cloudy with widespread AM fog, just mostly cloudy and a bit warmer Friday afternoon, partly cloudy with widespread evening fog, mostly cloudy with widespread fog late Friday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler Saturday, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain at night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain likely (70%), a bit cooler with a showers and a slight (20%)  of thunderstorms Sunday afternoon, then a (40%) chance of rain Sunday night.
  • lows 54-56 highs 78-70.
  • Mostly cloudy Monday and Monday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain Tuesday afternoon, a good (50%) chance of rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain and a bit cooler Wednesday, a (30%) chance of rain Wednesday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain Thursday.
  • highs 62-59 lows 52-47 (seasonal averages high 65 low 44)

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

  • Mostly clear with patchy evening coastal fog and mostly cloudy with widespread dense coastal fog late tonight while mostly clear with widespread dense late evening and late night fog,
  • Mostly cloudy with patchy AM coastal fog while widespread AM inland fog, just mostly cloudy and a bit warmer Friday afternoon, partly cloudy with widespread evening and late night fog Friday night,
  • Cloudy and cooler Saturday, mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) at night (0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain, rain likely (70%) and a bit cooler Sunday afternoon, then a (40%) chance of rain Sunday night.
  • lows near 53 highs 74-62.
  • Mostly cloudy Monday, mostly cloudy Monday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and a bit warmer Tuesday, a good (50%) chance of rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and a bit cooler Wednesday, a slight (20%) chance of rain Wednesday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain Thursday.
  • highs 62-64 lows 46-48. (seasonal averages high 62 low 47)

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

  • Clear tonight,
  • A mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler Friday, partly cloudy Friday night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun  and a bit cooler Saturday, becoming mostly cloudy with rain Saturday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and cooler Sunday, evening rain likely (70%), with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms, a (%) chance of rain and snow late Sunday night.
  • free air freezing level 15,000 ft. tonight, 14,000 ft. Friday, 13,000 ft. falling to 12,000 ft. late Friday night, 12,000 ft. Saturday, snow level above 8,000 ft. Saturday Saturday night, 8,000 ft. Sunday, then 7,000 ft. Sunday night.
  • lows 47-38 highs 68-47.
  • Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of AM rain and snow, partly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow Monday afternoon, a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow Monday night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow Tuesday, rain and slow likely (70%) at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and snow likely (70%) and a bit cooler Wednesday, a good (50%) chance of rain and snow Wednesday night,
  • Then a mix of clouds and sun with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow Thursday.
  • snow level 6,500 ft. Monday, 6,000 ft. Monday night, 6,500 ft. Tuesday night and Wednesday, 6,000 ft. Wednesday night, then 5,500 ft. Thursday.
  • highs 52-47 lows near 34.

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