Here is my weekly weather quiz question. What is  “Aphelion?”  Please remember to post your answer at the bottom of this page. The first person to post the correct answer will win a week of free personalized weather forecasts tailored to your needs.  Good luck.

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An Upper Level High Pressure Ridge  (Shaded “Arch” with blue arrows) is being replaced by an upper level low pressure trough (Shaded “U” shape with blue arrows). The graphic for days 1-3 shows the front moving toward Oregon. The graphic for days 3-7 shows a frontal system headed for us middle to late next week. For mountain snow conditions at the local ski areas check out their websites or give them a call.

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Air Quality Index:

Eugene-Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 7 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 18 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 2 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)

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Home Wood Heating Advisory:

Eugene-Springfield: GREEN – Burning is Allowed.

Oakridge: GREEN – Burning is Allowed.

*Note: Pellet stoves may be used anytime if they produce no visible emissions.

Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)

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Advisories:

• A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR TONIGHT FOR THE NORTHERN OREGON CASCADES AND THE CASCADES IN LANE COUNTY.
• A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SATURDAY UNTIL 10 AM SUNDAY ABOVE 2,000 FT. FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST AND THE CURRY COUNTY COAST, CENTRAL DOUGLAS COUNTY, EASTERN CURRY COUNTY, JOSEPHINE COUNTY, THE EASTERN DOUGLAS COUNTY FOOTHILLS, AND JACKSON COUNTY.
• A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SATURDAY UNTIL 10 AM SUNDAY FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON CASCADES, THE SOUTHERN OREGON CASCADES, THE SISKIYOU MOUNTAINS, THE KLAMATH BASIN, NORTHERN AND EASTERN KLAMATH COUNTY, AND WESTERN, CENTRAL, AND EASTERN LAKE COUNTY.
• A WINTER STORM WATCH IS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST, THE CURRY COUNTY COAST, CENTRAL DOUGLAS COUNTY, EASTERN CURRY COUNTY, JOSEPHINE COUNTY, THE EASTERN DOUGLAS COUNTY FOOTHILLS, THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON CASCADES, THE SOUTHERN OREGON CASCADES, THE SISKIYOU MOUNTAINS, THE KLAMATH BASIN, NORTHERN AND EASTERN KLAMATH COUNTY, AND WESTERN, CENTRAL, AND EASTERN LAKE COUNTY.
• A Permanent Health Advisory remains in effect for the South Umpqua River and Lawson Bar. Pools in the bedrock along the rivers edge are known to develop Blue-green Algae (cyanobacterial) blooms that can be harmful to pets and people if accidental ingestion occurs. Signs have been posted along several access areas along the river.

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Forecast for the Southern and lower Mid Willamette Valley including Eugene-Springfield and Albany-Corvallis:

• Mostly cloudy with rain this evening, showers likely (70%) late tonight (0.25 in. of rain possible),
• Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with showers Saturday and a slight (20%) chance of  thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening (0.25 in. of rain possible, small hail possible afternoon and evening), showers at night (0.25 in. of rain possible),
• A bit cooler with showers Sunday (snow level 1,000 ft.), showers at night (snow level 1,000 ft.),
• Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with showers Monday (snow level 1,000 ft.) and in the evening, then rain Monday night.
• lows 39-33 warming back to 39 Monday night highs 46-44 warming back to 46 Monday.
• Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit warmer Tuesday, showers Tuesday night,
• A bit warmer with rain likely (70%) Wednesday and at night,
• Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit warmer Thursday, a good (50%) chance of showers Thursday night,
• Then a bit cooler with a (30%) chance of showers Friday.
• highs near 53 lows 43-36. (seasonal averages high 54 low 36)

 

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Forecast for Roseburg:

• Mostly cloudy with evening rain, rain and snow likely (70%) late tonight (0.50 in. of rain possible, 1 in. of snow possible, snow level 3,500 ft. falling to 2,000 ft. late tonight),
• Rain and snow showers and a bit cooler Saturday (1-2 in. of snow possible, snow level 2,000 ft. falling to 1,500 ft. in the afternoon), showers, snow showers, and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms in the evening, rain and snow showers late Saturday night (2-4 in. of snow possible, snow level 2,000 ft. falling to 900 ft. late at night),
• Cloudy with AM rain and snow showers, showers and snow showers with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms and a bit cooler Sunday afternoon and evening, rain and snow showers late Sunday night (snow level 900 ft.),
• Rain and snow showers and a bit cooler Monday and in the evening, then rain and snow Monday night.
• lows 38-32 warming back to 38 Monday night highs 47-42.
• Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain likely (70%) Tuesday, showers likely (70%) at night
• A bit warmer with a (40%) chance of showers Wednesday and Wednesday night,
• Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain Thursday, a (30%) chance of showers at night,
• Then mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of showers Friday.
• highs 50-54 cooling back to 50 Friday lows 44-46 cooling to 42 Thursday night. (seasonal averages high 56 low 38)

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

• Cloudy with a rain this evening, a good (50%) chance of rain late tonight (0.75 in. of rain possible) and breezy (Wind: SW 15-25 mph decreasing and shifting W 10-15 mph late tonight),
• Mostly cloudy with coastal showers while inland rain and snow showers and a bit cooler Saturday (0.25 in. of rain possible, 1 in. of snow possible, snow level 1,500 ft., no snow accumulation expected), coastal showers with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms at night while inland showers, snow showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms Saturday night (snow level 1,500 ft. falling to 1,000 ft. late at night),
• Mostly cloudy with coastal showers, snow showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms Sunday AM with showers and a slight (20%) chance of coastal thunderstorm and a bit warmer in the afternoon and evening while inland showers, snow showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms Sunday and in the evening (snow level 300 ft. rising to 800 ft. in the afternoon), coastal showers late at night while inland rain and snow showers late Sunday night (snow level 1,000 ft. rising to 1,500 ft. late at night),
• Mostly cloudy with rain and snow showers and a bit cooler Monday, evening showers, then cloudy with rain late Monday night.
• lows 40-36 warming to 42 Monday night highs 45-47 cooling back to 45 Monday.
• Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain and breezy Tuesday, showers likely (70%) and a bit warmer Tuesday night and Wednesday, cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers Wednesday night,
• Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Thursday, then a (30%) chance of showers and a bit cooler Thursday night and Friday.
• highs 50-54 cooling back to 50 Friday lows 49-44. (seasonal averages high 54 low 41)

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Forecast for the Cascades in Lane County:

• Mostly cloudy with rain or snow this evening, showers late tonight (0.50 in. of rain possible, 4-8 in. of snow possible),
• Cloudy with showers and a bit cooler Saturday (0.50 in. of rain possible, 3-6 in. of snow possible), snow showers and a bit cooler Saturday night (2-5 in. of snow possible),
• Snow showers and a bit cooler Sunday through Monday evening (a bit warmer Monday), then rain or snow late at night.
• snow level 4,500 ft. falling to 3,000 ft. late tonight, 3,000 ft. Saturday, 2,000 ft. Saturday night, at there surface Sunday through Monday, then 3,000 ft. Monday night.
• lows near 28-18 warming to 24 Monday night highs 34-28 warming to 30 Monday.
• Cloudy with rain or snow and a bit warmer Tuesday, showers at night,
• Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of rain Wednesday, cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Wednesday night,
• Cloudy with rain likely (70%) and a bit warmer Thursday, then mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers at night and Friday (a bit cooler).
• snow level 3,500 ft. Tuesday, 5,000 ft. Tuesday night, 6,000 ft. Wednesday, 7,000 ft. Wednesday night and Thursday, 4,500 ft. Thursday night, then 3,500 ft. Friday.
• highs 34-42 cooling to 35 Friday lows 28-30 cooling to 27 Thursday night.

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**Because weather forecasting is a combination of science, intuition, and timing there can be no absolute guarantees that individual forecasts will be 100% accurate. Nature is in a constant state of flux and sudden unexpected weather events can happen.

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Get your local Eugene-Springfield and Lane County news on-line at eugenedailynews.com.

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Here is my weekly weather quiz question. What is  “Aphelion?”  Please remember to post your answer at the bottom of this page. The first person to post the correct answer will win a week of free personalized weather forecasts tailored to your needs.  Good luck.

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An Upper Level High Pressure Ridge  (Shaded “Arch” with blue arrows) is being replaced by an upper level low pressure trough (Shaded “U” shape with blue arrows). The graphic for days 1-3 shows the front moving toward Oregon. The graphic for days 3-7 shows a frontal system headed for us middle to late next week. For mountain snow conditions at the local ski areas check out their websites or give them a call.

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Air Quality Index:

Eugene-Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 16 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 17 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 21 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)

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Home Wood Heating Advisory:

Eugene-Springfield: GREEN – Burning is Allowed.

Oakridge: GREEN – Burning is Allowed.

*Note: Pellet stoves may be used anytime if they produce no visible emissions.

Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)

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Advisories:

• A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH TONIGHT FOR THE NORTHERN OREGON CASCADES.
• A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FFOR TONIGHT FOR THE CASCADES IN LANE COUNTY.
• A WINTER STORM WATCH IS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON  THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON CASCADES, THE SOUTHERN OREGON CASCADES, AND THE SISKIYOU MOUNTAINS.
• A Permanent Health Advisory remains in effect for the South Umpqua River and Lawson Bar. Pools in the bedrock along the rivers edge are known to develop Blue-green Algae (cyanobacterial) blooms that can be harmful to pets and people if accidental ingestion occurs. Signs have been posted along several access areas along the river.

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Forecast for the Southern and lower Mid Willamette Valley including Eugene-Springfield and Albany-Corvallis:

• Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit warmer this afternoon (0.25 in. of rain possible) and evening, showers late tonight (0.25 in. of rain possible),
• Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with showers Saturday (0.10 in. of rain possible, small hail possible afternoon and evening), showers at night,
• Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with showers likely (70%) Sunday, cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers Sunday night (snow level 1,000 ft.).
• highs 52-44 lows 39-33.
• Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with showers Monday (snow level 1,000 ft.) and Monday night (snow level 1,000 ft.),
• Mostly cloudy with rain Tuesday, rain likely (70%) Tuesday night and Wednesday (a bit warmer), cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Wednesday night,
• Then cloudy with rain likely (70%) Thursday.
• highs 46-53 lows near 40. (seasonal averages high 54 low 36)

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Forecast for Roseburg:

• Mostly cloudy with rain this afternoon (0.25 in. of rain possible) and this evening, rain likely (70%) late tonight (0.50 in. of rain possible, snow level 2,500 ft. late tonight),
• Showers Saturday AM with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow and snow showers, rain and snow showers likely (70%) and a bit cooler Saturday  afternoon (0.25 in. of rain possible, 1 in. of snow possible, snow level 2,000 ft.), evening rain and snow showers, a good (50%) chance of rain and snow showers late Saturday night (snow level 2,000 ft. falling to 1,000 ft. late at night),
• Cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain and snow showers, rain and snow showers and a bit cooler Sunday afternoon, then rain and snow showers likely (70%) Sunday night.
• highs 52-46 lows 40-33.
• Rain and snow showers likely (70%) and a bit warmer Monday, cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow showers Monday night,
• Cloudy and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of showers Tuesday and at night,
• Then cloudy and a bit warmer with a (30%) chance of rain Wednesday through Thursday.
• highs 48-56 lows 37-40. (seasonal averages high 56 low 38)

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

• Cloudy with a rain this afternoon and breezy (Wind: S 15-25 mph), evening rain, a good (50%) chance of rain late tonight (0.75 in. of rain possible) and breezy (Wind: SW 15-25 mph decreasing to SW 10-15 mph late tonight),
• Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM coastal showers with showers Saturday afternoon while a good (50%) chance of AM inland rain and snow showers and inland rain and snow showers and a bit cooler Saturday afternoon (0.25 in. of rain possible, snow level 1,500 ft. rising to 2,000 ft. in the afternoon) an breezy (Wind: SW 15-25 mph), coastal showers with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms in the evening and showers likely (70%) with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms late at night while inland evening showers with a good (50%) chance of inland showers and snow showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms late Saturday night (snow level 2,000 ft. falling to 1,000 ft. late at night),
• Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with coastal showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms while rain and snow showers inland Sunday (snow level 1,000 ft.), then rain and snow showers Sunday night.
• highs 52-46 lows 42-38.
• Mostly cloudy with rain and snow showers likely (70%) and a bit warmer Monday, cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers Monday night,
• Showers likely (70%) Tuesday, showers at night,
• Mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) and a bit warmer Wednesday and at night,
• Then mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Thursday.
• highs 48-54 lows 43-46. (seasonal averages high 54 low 41)

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Forecast for the Cascades in Lane County:

• Mostly cloudy with rain and snow and a bit warmer this afternoon (0.25 in. of rain possible, 1-3 in. of snow possible), rain and snow in the evening, showers late tonight (0.50 in. of rain possible, 4-8 in. of snow possible),
• Cloudy with showers and a bit cooler Saturday (3-6 in. of snow possible), then snow showers and a bit cooler Saturday night through Sunday night.
• snow level 5,000 ft. today, 4,500 ft. falling to 3,000 ft. late tonight, 3,000 ft. Saturday, then at the surface Saturday night through Sunday night.
• highs 38-28 lows near 28-18.
• Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with snow showers Monday and Monday night,
• Cloudy with snow Tuesday, rain or snow likely (70%) at night,
• Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow Wednesday, cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Wednesday night,
• Then rain likely (70%) and a bit warmer Thursday.
• snow level at the surface Monday and Monday night, 2,500 ft. Tuesday, 4,500 ft. Tuesday night, 5,500 ft. Wednesday, 6,500 ft. Wednesday night, then 8,000 ft. Thursday.
• highs 30-40 lows 24-26.

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**Because weather forecasting is a combination of science, intuition, and timing there can be no absolute guarantees that individual forecasts will be 100% accurate. Nature is in a constant state of flux and sudden unexpected weather events can happen.

________________

Get your local Eugene-Springfield and Lane County news on-line at eugenedailynews.com.

________________

Here is my weekly weather quiz question. What is  “Aphelion?”  Please remember to post your answer at the bottom of this page. The first person to post the correct answer will win a week of free personalized weather forecasts tailored to your needs.  Good luck.

________________

An Upper Level High Pressure Ridge  (Shaded “Arch” with blue arrows) is being replaced by an upper level low pressure trough (Shaded “U” shape with blue arrows). The graphic for days 1-3 shows the front moving toward Oregon. The graphic for days 3-7 shows a frontal system headed for us middle to late next week. For mountain snow conditions at the local ski areas check out their websites or give them a call.

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Air Quality Index:

Eugene-Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 9 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 15 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 3 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)

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Home Wood Heating Advisory:

Eugene-Springfield: GREEN – Burning is Allowed.

Oakridge: GREEN – Burning is Allowed.

*Note: Pellet stoves may be used anytime if they produce no visible emissions.

Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)

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Advisories:

• A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT FOR THE NORTHERN OREGON CASCADES.
• A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR FRIDAY NIGHT FOR THE CASCADES IN LANE COUNTY.
• A WINTER STORM WATCH IS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON CASCADES, THE SOUTHERN OREGON CASCADES , AND THE SISKIYOU MOUNTAINS.
• A Permanent Health Advisory remains in effect for the South Umpqua River and Lawson 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 occasional evening sprinkles, a (30%) chance of rain late tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain, rain and a bit warmer Friday afternoon (0.50 in. of rain possible) and evening, showers late Friday night (0.50 in. of rain possible),
• Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with showers Saturday (0.10 in. of rain possible) and at night,
• Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with showers likely (70%) Sunday and Sunday night.
• lows 40-33 highs 52-44.
• Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with showers Monday and Monday night,
• Showers and a bit warmer Tuesday, showers likely (70%) at night,
• Mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) and a bit warmer Wednesday, cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Wednesday night,
• Then cloudy with rain likely (70%) Thursday.
• highs 46-53 lows near 40. (seasonal averages high 54 low 36)

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Forecast for Roseburg:

• Mostly cloudy tonight,
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain, rain Friday afternoon (0.25 in. of rain possible) and at night (0.50 in. of rain possible, snow level 3,000 ft. late at night),
• Showers Saturday AM, rain and snow and a bit cooler Saturday  afternoon (0.25 in. of rain possible, snow level 2,500 ft. falling to 2,000 ft. in the afternoon), rain and snow showers Saturday night (snow level 2,000 ft.),
• Cloudy with AM rain and snow showers likely (70%), rain and snow showers and a bit cooler Sunday afternoon, then rain and snow showers Sunday night.
• lows 40-35 highs 53-44.
• Rain and snow showers and a bit warmer Monday, rain and snow showers likely (70%) Monday night,
• Cloudy and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of showers Tuesday and at night,
• Then cloudy and a bit warmer with a (30%) chance of rain Wednesday through Thursday.
• highs 46-56 lows 37-40. (seasonal averages high 56 low 38)

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

• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of coastal rain late tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain Friday AM, coastal rain in the afternoon and Friday night (0.75 in. of rain possible),
• Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with showers Saturday (0.25 in. of rain possible, snow level 2,000 ft.), coastal showers with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms at night while inland evening showers with inland showers and snow showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms late Saturday night (snow level 2,000 ft. falling to 1,500 ft. late at night),
• Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with showers and snow showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms Sunday, then rain and snow showers Sunday night.
• lows 45-38 highs 52-46.
• Mostly cloudy with rain and snow showers and a bit warmer Monday, showers Monday night through Tuesday night,
• Mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) and a bit warmer Wednesday and Wednesday night,
• Then mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Thursday.
• highs 47-54 lows 33-46. (seasonal averages high 54 low 41)

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Forecast for the Cascades in Lane County:

• Mostly cloudy tonight,
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain, rain and snow likely (70%) and a bit warmer Friday afternoon (0.25 in. of rain possible, 1-3 in. of snow possible), rain and snow in the evening, showers late Friday night (0.75 in. of rain possible, 5-8 in. of snow possible),
• Cloudy with showers and a bit cooler Saturday, then snow showers and a bit cooler Saturday night through Sunday night.
• free air freezing level 6,000 ft. tonight, snow level 5,500 ft. Friday, 5,000 ft. falling to 3,500 ft. late Friday night, 3,000 ft. Saturday, then at the surface Saturday night through Sunday night.
• lows near 26-28 cooling to 17 Sunday night highs 38-28.
• Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with snow showers Monday and through Tuesday, showers likely (70%) at night,
• Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of rain Wednesday, cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Wednesday night,
• Then rain likely (70%) and a bit warmer Thursday.
• snow level at the surface Monday, 2,500 ft. Monday night, 3,000 ft. Tuesday, 4,500 ft. Tuesday night, 5,500 ft. Wednesday, 6,500 ft. Wednesday night, then 8,000 ft. Thursday.
• highs 28-37 lows 24-26.

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**Because weather forecasting is a combination of science, intuition, and timing there can be no absolute guarantees that individual forecasts will be 100% accurate. Nature is in a constant state of flux and sudden unexpected weather events can happen.

________________

Get your local Eugene-Springfield and Lane County news on-line at eugenedailynews.com.

________________

Here is my weekly weather quiz question. What is  “Aphelion?”  Please remember to post your answer at the bottom of this page. The first person to post the correct answer will win a week of free personalized weather forecasts tailored to your needs.  Good luck.

________________

An Upper Level High Pressure Ridge  (Shaded “Arch” with blue arrows) is being replaced by an upper level low pressure trough (Shaded “U” shape with blue arrows). The graphic for days 1-3 shows the front moving southward to Oregon. The graphic for days 3-7 shows a frontal system headed for us next Tuesday. For mountain snow conditions at the local ski areas check out their websites or give them a call.

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Air Quality Index:

Eugene-Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 44 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 60 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.

Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 44 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)

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Home Wood Heating Advisory:

Eugene-Springfield: GREEN – Burning is Allowed.

Oakridge: GREEN – Burning is Allowed.

*Note: Pellet stoves may be used anytime if they produce no visible emissions.

Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)

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Advisories:

• A Permanent Health Advisory remains in effect for the South Umpqua River and Lawson 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 (40%) chance of rain and a bit cooler this afternoon (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), a good (50%) chance of rain at night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain, rain and a bit cooler Friday afternoon (0.25 in. of rain possible) and evening, showers late Friday night (0.50 in. of rain possible),
• Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with showers Saturday (0.10 in. of rain possible)and at night.
• highs 52-49 lows 40-35.
• Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with showers likely (70%)  Sunday and Sunday night,
• Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with showers Monday, showers likely (70%) and a bit warmer Monday night through Tuesday night,
• Then cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and a bit warmer Wednesday.
• highs 44-52 lows 36-40. (seasonal averages high 54 low 36)

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Forecast for Roseburg:

• Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler this afternoon, a slight (20%) chance of rain late tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain Friday (0.25 in. of rain possible), rain Friday night (0.50 in. of rain possible, snow level 3,000 ft. late at night),
• Then rain and snow and a bit cooler Saturday (0.25 in. of rain possible) and Saturday night.
• highs 55-48 lows 39-35.
• Cloudy and a bit cooler with rain and snow likely (70%) Sunday, rain and snow showers Sunday night,
• Rain and snow showers and a bit warmer Monday, rain and snow showers likely (70%) Monday night,
• Cloudy and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of showers Tuesday, rain and snow showers likely (70%) at night,
• Then cloudy and a bit warmer with a (30%) chance of rain Wednesday.
• highs 44-52 lows 35-38. (seasonal averages high 56 low 38)

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

• Mostly cloudy this afternoon, a slight (20%) chance of rain late tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Cloudy with AM rain, coastal rain and a bit warmer in the afternoon while a bit warmer with afternoon inland rain likely (70%) Friday (0.50 in. of rain possible), rain and a bit cooler at night(0.75 in. of rain possible) and Saturday (0.25 in. of rain possible, snow level 2,000 ft.), evening showers with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms, then showers late Saturday night.
• highs 52-48 lows 44-40.
• Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with showers Sunday, rain and snow showers Sunday night and Monday (warmer), showers likely (70%) and a bit warmer Monday night through Tuesday night,
• Then cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and a bit warmer Wednesday.
• highs 46-53 lows 38-42. (seasonal averages high 54 low 41)

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Forecast for the Cascades in Lane County:

• A mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler today, becoming mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain and snow tonight,
• Mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of AM rain and snow, rain and snow likely (70%) Friday afternoon (0.25 in. of rain possible, 2 in. of snow possible), rain and snow Friday night and Saturday (a bit cooler), then snow showers Saturday night.
• freer freezing level 6,000 ft. this afternoon, snow level 4,500 ft. tonight and Friday, 4,000 ft. Friday night, 3,000 ft. Saturday, then 2,500 ft. Saturday night,
• highs 38-34 lows near 26-28 cooling to 20 Saturday night.
• Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with snow showers Sunday through Monday, rain and snow showers likely (70%) Monday night,
• Snow showers likely (70%) and  a bit warmer Tuesday and at night,
• Cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow Wednesday.
• snow level at the surface Sunday through Monday, 3,000 ft. Monday night, at the surface Tuesday, 3,500 ft. Tuesday night, then 4,500 ft. Wednesday.
• highs 28-37 lows 22-26.

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**Because weather forecasting is a combination of science, intuition, and timing there can be no absolute guarantees that individual forecasts will be 100% accurate. Nature is in a constant state of flux and sudden unexpected weather events can happen.

________________

Get your local Eugene-Springfield and Lane County news on-line at eugenedailynews.com.

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Here is my weekly weather quiz question. What is  “Aphelion?”  Please remember to post your answer at the bottom of this page. The first person to post the correct answer will win a week of free personalized weather forecasts tailored to your needs.  Good luck.

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An Upper Level High Pressure Ridge  (Shaded “Arch” with blue arrows) has cleared us out and returned the sunshine, but it won’t last. The graphic for days 1-3 shows the front moving southward to Oregon Friday. The graphic for days 3-7 shows a frontal system headed for us next Tuesday. For mountain snow conditions at the local ski areas check out their websites or give them a call.

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Air Quality Index:

Eugene-Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 5 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 8 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 1 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)

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Home Wood Heating Advisory:

Eugene-Springfield: GREEN – Burning is Allowed.

Oakridge: GREEN – Burning is Allowed.

*Note: Pellet stoves may be used anytime if they produce no visible emissions.

Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)

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Advisories:

• A Permanent Health Advisory remains in effect for the South Umpqua River and Lawson Bar. Pools in the bedrock along the rivers edge are known to develop Blue-green Algae (cyanobacterial) blooms that can be harmful to pets and people if accidental ingestion occurs. Signs have been posted along several access areas along the river.

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Forecast for the Southern and lower Mid Willamette Valley including Eugene-Springfield and Albany-Corvallis:

• Mostly cloudy with areas of fog late tonight,
  Cloudy with areas of AM fog, a slight (20%) chance of rain and a bit cooler Thursday afternoon (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), a good (50%) chance of rain at night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain, rain and a bit cooler Friday afternoon (0.25 in. of rain possible) and evening, showers late Friday night (0.50 in. of rain possible),
• Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain Saturday, then showers at night.
• lows 35-40 cooling back to 35 Saturday night highs 52-49.
• Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain and snow showers likely (70%) Sunday (snow level 1,000 ft.), showers likely (70%) Sunday night,
• Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with showers Monday, showers likely (70%) and a bit warmer Monday night through Tuesday night,
• Then cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and a bit warmer Wednesday.
• highs 44-52 lows 36-40. (seasonal averages high 54 low 36)

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Forecast for Roseburg:

• Partly cloudy this evening, mostly cloudy with patchy fog and freezing fog late tonight and Thursday AM, mostly cloudy and a bit warmer in the afternoon, a slight (20%) chance of rain late at night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and a bit warmer Friday (0.25 in. of rain possible), rain Friday night (0.25 in. of rain possible) and Saturday, rain and snow showers Saturday night.
• lows 35-42 cooling to 37 Saturday night  highs 52-48.
• Cloudy and a bit cooler with rain and snow likely (70%) Sunday and Sunday night,
• Rain and snow showers and a bit warmer Monday, rain and snow showers Monday night,
• Cloudy and a bit warmer with a (40%) chance of rain and snow showers Tuesday, rain and snow showers likely (70%) at night,
• Then cloudy and a bit warmer with a (30%) chance of rain Wednesday.
• highs 45-53 lows 37-42 cooling to 40 Tuesday night. (seasonal averages high 56 low 38)

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

• Partly cloudy this evening, mostly cloudy with patchy fog late tonight,
• Patchy AM fog, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and a bit cooler Thursday afternoon, a slight (20%) chance of rain late Thursday night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Cloudy with a (30%) chance of AM rain, coastal rain and a bit warmer in the afternoon while a bit warmer with afternoon inland rain likely (70%) Friday (0.50 in. of rain possible), rain at night and Saturday, then showers Saturday night (0.50 in. of rain possible).
• lows 40-44 cooling back to 40 Saturday night highs 50-48.
• Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with showers likely (70%) Sunday through Monday (warmer), showers likely (70%) and a bit warmer Monday night through Tuesday night,
• Then cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and a bit warmer Wednesday.
• highs 47-53 lows 40-45. (seasonal averages high 54 low 41)

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Forecast for the Cascades in Lane County:

• Partly cloudy tonight,
• A mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler Thursday, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow in the evening, a (30%) chance of rain and a slight (20%) chance of snow Thursday night,
• Mostly cloudy with AM snow, rain and snow likely (70%) Friday, rain and snow  Friday night,
• Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a rain and snow Saturday, then snow showers Saturday night.
• free air freezing level 5,000 ft. rising to 5,500 ft. late tonight, 5,000 ft. Thursday, snow level 4,000 ft. Thursday night and Friday, 4,500 ft. Friday night, 3,500 ft. Saturday, then 2,500 ft. Saturday night,
• lows near 22-28 cooling to 20 Saturday night highs 38-34.
• Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with snow showers likely (70%) Sunday through Monday, rain and snow showers likely (70%) Monday night,
• Snow likely (70%) and  a bit warmer Tuesday, rain and snow showers likely (70%) at night,
• Cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow Wednesday.
• snow level at the surface Sunday through Tuesday, 3,500 ft. Tuesday night, then 4,500 ft. Wednesday.
• highs 27-37 lows 22-25.

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**Because weather forecasting is a combination of science, intuition, and timing there can be no absolute guarantees that individual forecasts will be 100% accurate. Nature is in a constant state of flux and sudden unexpected weather events can happen.

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Get your local Eugene-Springfield and Lane County news on-line at eugenedailynews.com.

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Here is my weekly weather quiz question. What is  “Aphelion?”  Please remember to post your answer at the bottom of this page. The first person to post the correct answer will win a week of free personalized weather forecasts tailored to your needs.  Good luck.

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The Upper Air flow (Shaded area with blue arrows) is bringing in more moisture from the Pacific Ocean. The graphic for days 1-3 shows the front moving southward through Oregon. The graphic for days 3-7 shows frontal movement continuing through next Tuesday. For mountain snow conditions at the local ski areas check out their websites or give them a call.

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Air Quality Index:

Eugene-Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 21 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 60 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.

Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 54 in the Moderate category measuring Particulate Matter.

Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)

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Home Wood Heating Advisory:

Eugene-Springfield: GREEN – Burning is Allowed.

Oakridge: GREEN – Burning is Allowed.

*Note: Pellet stoves may be used anytime if they produce no visible emissions.

Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)

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Advisories:

• A Permanent Health Advisory remains in effect for the South Umpqua River and Lawson 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 sun breaks and a slight (20%) chance of showers and a bit warmer this afternoon (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), mostly cloudy with patchy fog late tonight,
• Cloudy with patchy AM fog, a slight (20%) chance of rain Thursday afternoon (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain at night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Then mostly cloudy with rain Friday and Friday night.
• highs near 50 lows 36-42 cooling to 39 Friday night.
• Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain Saturday and Saturday night,
• Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain and snow showers likely (70%) Sunday (snow level 1,000 ft.), cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers Sunday night,
• Then mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain likely (70%) Monday through Tuesday.
• highs 48-45 warming to 50 Tuesday lows 36-40. (seasonal averages high 54 low 36)

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Forecast for Roseburg:

• Partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of drizzle this afternoon (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), just partly cloudy this evening, mostly cloudy with patchy fog and freezing fog late tonight and Thursday AM, mostly cloudy and a bit warmer in the afternoon, a slight (20%) chance of rain late at night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain Friday, then rain Friday night,
• highs near 52 lows 34-40.
• Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit cooler Saturday and Saturday night,
• Cloudy and a bit cooler with rain and snow likely (70%) Sunday and Sunday night,
• Rain and snow and a bit warmer Monday, rain likely (60%) Monday night,
• Then cloudy and a bit warmer with a (40%) chance of rain Tuesday.
• highs 50-47 warming to 52 Tuesday lows 37-42. (seasonal averages high 56 low 38)

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

• Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer today with a slight (20%) chance of coastal drizzle (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), partly cloudy this evening, mostly cloudy with patchy fog late tonight,
• Patchy AM fog, mostly cloudy Thursday afternoon, a slight (20%) chance of rain late Thursday night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Then mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of AM coastal rain with rain in the afternoon while a bit warmer with a (30%) chance of inland rain Friday, then rain at night,
• highs near 52 lows 40-44.
• Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain Saturday and Saturday night,
• Cloudy and a bit cooler with rain and snow likely (70%) Sunday, rain likely (70%) at night,
• Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit warmer Monday, then rain likely (70%) Monday night and Tuesday.
• highs 49-52 lows 38-46. (seasonal averages high 54 low 41)

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Forecast for the Cascades in Lane County:

• A mix of clouds and sun with and a bit warmer this afternoon, just partly cloudy tonight,
• A mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler Thursday, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow in the evening, a (30%) chance of rain and snow Thursday night,
• Mostly cloudy with AM snow, a bit warmer with a rain and snow likely (70%) Friday, then rain and snow  Friday night.
• snow level 3,000 ft. today, free air freezing level 5,000 ft. rising to 5,500 ft.late tonight, 5,000 ft. Thursday, snow level 4,000 ft. Thursday night and Friday, then 4,500 ft. Friday night.
• highs near 38 lows near 23-28.
• Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a rain and snow Saturday, snow Saturday night,
• Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with snow showers likely (70%) Sunday and at night,
• Cloudy with snow likely (70%) and a bit warmer Monday, rain and snow Monday night,
• Then mostly cloudy with rain and snow likely (70%) Tuesday.
• snow level  3,500 ft. Saturday, 2,500 ft. Saturday night, at the surface Sunday through Monday, 3,000 ft. Monday night, then 4,000 ft. Tuesday.
• highs 34-28 warming to 38 Tuesday lows 22-29.

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**Because weather forecasting is a combination of science, intuition, and timing there can be no absolute guarantees that individual forecasts will be 100% accurate. Nature is in a constant state of flux and sudden unexpected weather events can happen.

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Get your local Eugene-Springfield and Lane County news on-line at eugenedailynews.com.

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Here is my weekly weather quiz question. What is  “Aphelion?”  Please remember to post your answer at the bottom of this page. The first person to post the correct answer will win a week of free personalized weather forecasts tailored to your needs.  Good luck.

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The Upper Air flow (Shaded area with blue arrows) is bringing in more moisture from the Pacific Ocean. The graphic for days 1-3 shows the front moving southward through Oregon. The graphic for days 3-7 shows frontal movement continuing through next Tuesday. For mountain snow conditions at the local ski areas check out their websites or give them a call.

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Air Quality Index:

Eugene-Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 5 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 10 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 0 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)

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Home Wood Heating Advisory:

Eugene-Springfield: GREEN – Burning is Allowed.

Oakridge: GREEN – Burning is Allowed.

*Note: Pellet stoves may be used anytime if they produce no visible emissions.

Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)

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Advisories:

• A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON WEDNESDAY FOR THE NORTHERN OREGON CASCADES.
• A Permanent Health Advisory remains in effect for the South Umpqua River and Lawson Bar. Pools in the bedrock along the rivers edge are known to develop Blue-green Algae (cyanobacterial) blooms that can be harmful to pets and people if accidental ingestion occurs. Signs have been posted along several access areas along the river.

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Forecast for the Southern and lower Mid Willamette Valley including Eugene-Springfield and Albany-Corvallis:

• Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of scattered showers tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Cloudy with a (40%) chance of scattered AM showers, a slight (20%) chance of showers and a bit warmer Wednesday afternoon (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), mostly cloudy with patchy fog late Wednesday night,
• Cloudy with patchy AM fog and a slight (20%) chance of rain, a good (50%) chance of rain Thursday afternoon (under 0.10 in. of rain possible) and at night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Then mostly cloudy with rain Friday and Friday night.
• lows 36-40 highs near 50.
• Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain Saturday and Saturday night,
• Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain and snow showers likely (70%) Sunday, cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers Sunday night,
• Then mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain likely (70%) Monday through Tuesday.
• highs 50-47 lows 42-38. (seasonal averages high 53 low 36)

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Forecast for Roseburg:

• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening showers, mostly cloudy late tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM drizzle, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of drizzle Wednesday afternoon (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), just partly cloudy in the evening, mostly cloudy with patchy fog and freezing fog late Wednesday night and Thursday AM, mostly cloudy and a bit warmer in the afternoon, a slight (20%) chance of rain late at night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Mostly cloudy with rain Friday and Friday night,
• lows 36-34 warming to 40 Friday night highs near 52.
•  Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit cooler Saturday and Saturday night,
• Cloudy and a bit cooler with rain and snow likely (70%) Sunday, mostly cloudy with rain and snow likely (70%) at night and Monday (a bit warmer), rain likely (60%) Monday night,
• Then cloudy and a bit warmer with a (40%) chance of rain Tuesday.
• highs 50-47 warming to 52 Tuesday lows 37-42. (seasonal averages high 56 low 38)

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

• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening showers, a slight (20%) chance of drizzle late tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer Wednesday with a slight (20%) chance of coastal drizzle (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), partly cloudy in the evening, mostly cloudy with patchy fog late Wednesday night,
• Patchy AM fog, mostly cloudy Thursday afternoon, a slight (20%) chance of rain late Thursday night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Then mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain Friday and at night,
• lows 40-44 highs near 52.
• Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain Saturday and Saturday night,
• Cloudy and a bit cooler with rain and snow likely (70%) Sunday, rain likely (70%) at night,
• Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit warmer Monday, then rain likely (70%) and breezy Monday night and Tuesday.
• highs 49-52 lows 38-46. (seasonal averages high 54 low 41)

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Forecast for the Cascades in Lane County:

• Mostly cloudy with evening snow showers likely (70%), a good (50%) chance of snow showers late tonight (1-3 in. of snow possible),
• A mix of clouds and sun with a good (50%) chance of AM snow showers, a slight (20%) chance of snow showers and a bit warmer Wednesday afternoon, just partly cloudy at night,
• A mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow Thursday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow Thursday night,
• Then mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a rain and snow Friday and Friday night.
• snow level 2,500 ft. tonight, at the surface Wednesday, free air freezing level 4,500 ft. Wednesday night, snow level 3,500 ft. Thursday, 3,000 ft. Thursday night, 3,500 ft. Friday, then 3,500 ft. Friday night.
• lows near 19-27 highs near 37.
• Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a rain and snow Saturday, snow Saturday night,
• Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with snow showers likely (70%) Sunday and at night,
• Cloudy with snow likely (70%) and a bit warmer Monday, rain and snow Monday night,
• Then mostly cloudy with rain and snow likely (70%) Tuesday.
• snow level  3,000 ft. Saturday and Saturday night, at the surface Sunday through Monday, 3,000 ft. Monday night, then 4,500 ft. Tuesday.
• highs 34-28 lows 23-29.

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**Because weather forecasting is a combination of science, intuition, and timing there can be no absolute guarantees that individual forecasts will be 100% accurate. Nature is in a constant state of flux and sudden unexpected weather events can happen.

________________

Get your local Eugene-Springfield and Lane County news on-line at eugenedailynews.com.

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Here is my weekly weather quiz question. What is  “Aphelion?”  Please remember to post your answer at the bottom of this page. The first person to post the correct answer will win a week of free personalized weather forecasts tailored to your needs.  Good luck.

________________

The Upper Air flow (Shaded area with blue arrows) is bringing in more moisture from the Pacific Ocean. The graphic for days 1-3 shows the front moving southward through Oregon. The graphic for days 3-7 shows frontal movement continuing through next Tuesday. For mountain snow conditions at the local ski areas check out their websites or give them a call.

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Air Quality Index:

Eugene-Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 8 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 32 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 6 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)

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Home Wood Heating Advisory:

Eugene-Springfield: GREEN – Burning is Allowed.

Oakridge: GREEN – Burning is Allowed.

*Note: Pellet stoves may be used anytime if they produce no visible emissions.

Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)

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Advisories:

• A Permanent Health Advisory remains in effect for the South Umpqua River and Lawson Bar. Pools in the bedrock along the rivers edge are known to develop Blue-green Algae (cyanobacterial) blooms that can be harmful to pets and people if accidental ingestion occurs. Signs have been posted along several access areas along the river.

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Forecast for the Southern and lower Mid Willamette Valley including Eugene-Springfield and Albany-Corvallis:

• Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of showers today (0.10 in. of rain possible), a slight (20%) chance of showers tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers and a bit warmer Wednesday (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), just mostly cloudy at night,
• Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain Thursday, then a good (50%) chance of rain Thursday night.
• highs 48-50 cooling back to 48 Thursday lows 40-36 warming to 40 Thursday night.
• Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit warmer Friday and Friday night,
• Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain likely (70%) Saturday, rain at night,
• Showers likely (70%) Sunday, a (40%) chance of showers Sunday night,
• Then rain and snow likely (70%) Monday (snow level 1,000 ft.).
• highs 50-47 lows 42-38. (seasonal averages high 53 low 36)

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Forecast for Roseburg:

• Cloudy and a bit warmer with a (40%) chance of rain and snow showers today (0.10 in. of rain possible, snow level 1,500 ft. rising to 2,500 ft. this afternoon), mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM showers, partly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of showers Wednesday afternoon, just partly cloudy in the evening, mostly cloudy with patchy fog and freezing fog late Wednesday night and Thursday AM, a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of showers in the afternoon, then a slight (20%) chance of rain late at night.
• highs 48-52 lows 36-42.
• Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit cooler Friday through Saturday night,
• Cloudy with rain and snow showers likely (70%) Sunday, mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain and snow showers at night,
• Then mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain likely (60%) Monday.
• highs 50-52 lows 42-38 warming back to 42  Sunday night. (seasonal averages high 56 low 38)

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

• Cloudy with coastal showers likely (70%) and a bit warmer while a (40%) chance of inland showers today (0.10 in. of rain possible, AM snow level 2,000 ft.), mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a (30%) chance of coastal showers while a slight (20%) chance of inland showers Wednesday (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), just partly cloudy in the evening, mostly cloudy with patchy fog late at night,
• Mostly cloudy with patchy AM fog, a slight (20%) chance of showers Thursday afternoon, then a slight (20%) chance of rain late Thursday night.
• highs 50-52 lows 42-45.
• Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain Friday through Saturday night,
• A bit warmer with rain and snow likely (70%) Sunday, a good (50%) chance of showers at night,
• Then mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) Monday.
• highs 52-50 warming back to 52 Sunday lows 45-42 warming to 46 Monday. (seasonal averages high 54 low 41)

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Forecast for the Cascades in Lane County:

• Mostly cloudy snow showers likely (70%) and a bit warmer today (1-3 in. of snow possible), a good (50%) chance of snow showers tonight,
• A mix of clouds and sun with a good (50%) chance of AM snow showers, a slight (20%) chance of snow showers and a bit warmer Wednesday afternoon, just partly cloudy at night,
• A mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of snow Thursday, then mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain and snow Thursday night.
• snow level at the surface today, 2,500 ft. tonight and Wednesday, free air freezing level 4,000 ft. Wednesday night, snow level 3,000 ft. Thursday, then 3,500 ft. Thursday night.
• highs 30-37 cooling to 35 Thursday lows near 22-20 warming to 24 Thursday.
• Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a rain and snow Friday through Saturday night,
• Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler snow showers likely (70%) Sunday, a good (50%) chance of snow showers at night,
• Then snow likely (70%) and a bit warmer Monday.
• snow level 4,000 ft. Friday and Friday night, 3,500 ft. Saturday, 3,000 ft. Saturday night, 2,500 ft. Sunday, the at the surface Sunday night and Monday.
• highs 36-32 warming back to 36 Monday lows 28-24.

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**Because weather forecasting is a combination of science, intuition, and timing there can be no absolute guarantees that individual forecasts will be 100% accurate. Nature is in a constant state of flux and sudden unexpected weather events can happen.

________________

Get your local Eugene-Springfield and Lane County news on-line at eugenedailynews.com.

________________

Here is my weekly weather quiz question. What is  “Aphelion?”  Please remember to post your answer at the bottom of this page. The first person to post the correct answer will win a week of free personalized weather forecasts tailored to your needs.  Good luck.

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An Upper Level Low Pressure Trough (Shaded “U” shape with blue arrows) is swinging through the Pacific Northwest spreading moisture and cool air over the area. The graphic for days 1-3 shows the storm moving through. The graphic for days 3-7 shows frontal movement continuing through next Monday. For mountain snow conditions at the local ski areas check out their websites or give them a call.

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Air Quality Index:

Eugene-Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 6 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 11 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 1 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)

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Home Wood Heating Advisory:

Eugene-Springfield: GREEN – Burning is Allowed.

Oakridge: GREEN – Burning is Allowed.

*Note: Pellet stoves may be used anytime if they produce no visible emissions.

Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)

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Advisories:

• A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM TONIGHT FOR THE NORTHERN OREGON CASCADE FOOTHILLS, THE CASCADE FOOTHILLS IN LANE COUNTY,  AND THE NORTHERN OREGON CASCADES.
• A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM TUESDAY FOR THE EASTERN DOUGLAS COUNTY FOOTHILLS.
• A Permanent Health Advisory remains in effect for the South Umpqua River and Lawson 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 a good (50%) chance of scattered showers tonight (0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of showers Tuesday (0.10 in. of rain possible), a slight (20%) chance of showers Tuesday night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers and a bit warmer Wednesday (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), just mostly cloudy at night,
• Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain Thursday, then a good (50%) chance of rain Thursday night.
• lows 36-40 cooling back to 36 Wednesday night warming to 40 Thursday night highs 48-50 cooling back to 48 Thursday.
• Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit warmer Friday and Friday night,
• Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain likely (70%) Saturday, rain at night,
• Showers likely (70%) Sunday, a (40%) chance of showers Sunday night,
• Then rain and snow likely (70%) Monday (snow level 1,000 ft.).
• highs 50-47 lows 42-38. (seasonal averages high 53 low 36)

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Forecast for Roseburg:

• Cloudy with rain and snow showers likely (70%) tonight (0.10 in. of rain possible, 1-2 in. of snow possible, snow level 2,000 ft. falling to 1,500 ft.),
• Cloudy and a bit warmer with a (40%) chance of rain and snow showers Tuesday (0.10 in. of rain possible, snow level 1,500 ft. rising to 2,500 ft. in the afternoon), mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers at night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM showers, partly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of showers Wednesday afternoon, just partly cloudy in the evening, mostly cloudy with patchy fog and freezing fog late Wednesday night and Thursday AM, a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of showers in the afternoon, then a slight (20%) chance of rain late at night.
• lows near 36 highs 48-52.
• Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit cooler Friday through Saturday night,
• Cloudy with rain and snow showers likely (70%) Sunday, mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain and snow showers at night,
• Then mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain likely (60%) Monday.
• highs 50-52 lows 42-38 warming back to 42  Sunday night. (seasonal averages high 56 low 38)

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

• Mostly cloudy with coastal showers this evening and showers likely (70%) late tonight while inland showers likely (70%) tonight (0.25 in. of rain possible, evening snow level 2,000 ft. ),
• Cloudy with coastal showers likely (70%) and a bit warmer while a (40%) chance of inland showers Tuesday (0.10 in. of rain possible, AM snow level 2,000 ft.), mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Tuesday night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a (30%) chance of coastal showers while a slight (20%) chance of inland showers Wednesday (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), just partly cloudy in the evening, mostly cloudy with patchy fog late at night,
• Mostly cloudy with patchy AM fog, a slight (20%) chance of showers Thursday afternoon, then a slight (20%) chance of rain late Thursday night.
• lows 42-45 highs 50-52.
• Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain Friday through Saturday night,
• A bit warmer with rain and snow likely (70%) Sunday, a good (50%) chance of showers at night,
• Then mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) Monday.
• highs 52-50 warming back to 52 Sunday lows 45-42 warming to 46 Monday. (seasonal averages high 54 low 41)

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Forecast for the Cascades in Lane County:

• Mostly cloudy with snow showers tonight (3-6 in. of snow possible),
• Mostly cloudy snow showers likely (70%) and a bit warmer Tuesday (1-3 in. of snow possible), a good (50%) chance of snow showers Tuesday night,
• A mix of clouds and sun with a good (50%) chance of AM snow showers, a slight (20%) chance of snow showers and a bit warmer Wednesday afternoon, just partly cloudy at night,
• A mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of snow Thursday, then mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain and snow Thursday night.
• snow level at the surface tonight and Tuesday, 2,500 ft. Tuesday night and Wednesday, free air freezing level 4,000 ft. Wednesday night, snow level 3,000 ft. Thursday, then 3,500 ft. Thursday night.
• lows near 22-20 warming to 24 Thursday highs 30-37 cooling to 35 Thursday.
• Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a rain and snow Friday through Saturday night,
• Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler snow showers likely (70%) Sunday, a good (50%) chance of snow showers at night,
• Then snow likely (70%) and a bit warmer Monday.
• snow level 4,000 ft. Friday and Friday night, 3,500 ft. Saturday, 3,000 ft. Saturday night, 2,5900 ft. Sunday, the at the surface Sunday night and Monday.
• highs 36-32 warming back to 36 Monday lows 28-24.

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**Because weather forecasting is a combination of science, intuition, and timing there can be no absolute guarantees that individual forecasts will be 100% accurate. Nature is in a constant state of flux and sudden unexpected weather events can happen.

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An Upper Level Low Pressure Trough (Shaded “U” shape with blue arrows) is swinging through the Pacific Northwest spreading moisture and cool air over the area. The graphic for days 1-3 shows the storm moving through.  The graphic for days 3-7 shows frontal movement continuing through next Monday. For mountain snow conditions at the local ski areas check out their websites or give them a call.

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Air Quality Index:

Eugene-Springfield: The Air Quality Index is 6 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

Oakridge: The Air Quality Index is 37 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

Cottage Grove: The Air Quality Index is 22 in the Good category measuring Particulate Matter.

Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)

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Home Wood Heating Advisory:

Eugene-Springfield: GREEN – Burning is Allowed.

Oakridge: GREEN – Burning is Allowed.

*Note: Pellet stoves may be used anytime if they produce no visible emissions.

Data courtesy of Lane Regional Air Protection Agency (LRAPA)

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Advisories:

• A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON UNTIL 10 AM TUESDAY FOR THE EASTERN DOUGLAS COUNTY FOOTHILLS.
• A Permanent Health Advisory remains in effect for the South Umpqua River and Lawson 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 some sun peeks and showers likely (70%) and a bit warmer this afternoon (snow level 1,000 ft.), mostly cloudy a good (50%) chance of scattered showers tonight (0.10 in. of rain possible),
• Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers Tuesday (0.10 in. of rain possible), a slight (20%) chance of showers at night,
• Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM showers, a (40%) chance of showers Wednesday afternoon, then partly cloudy Wednesday night.
• highs 45-48 lows 35-38.
• Mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain Thursday, cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain at night,
• Mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) Friday and Friday night,
• Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain Saturday, rain likely (70%) at night,
• Then mostly cloudy with showers likely (70%) Sunday.
• highs near 48 lows 40-38. (seasonal averages high 53 low 36)

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Forecast for Roseburg:

• Cloudy with rain and snow showers likely (70%) and a bit warmer this afternoon (0.10 in. of rain possible, 1 in. of snow possible, snow level 1,000 ft. rising to 1,500 ft. this afternoon), cloudy with a good (50%) chance of evening rain and snow showers, rain and snow showers likely (70%) late tonight (0.10 in. of rain possible, 1-2 in. of snow possible, snow level 1,500 ft.),
• Cloudy and a bit warmer with a (40%) chance of rain and snow showers Tuesday (snow level 1,000 ft. rising to 2,000 ft. in the afternoon), mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow showers at night,
• Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of showers Wednesday, then just mostly cloudy with patchy fog and freezing fog late Wednesday night.
• highs 44-52 lows near 36.
• Mostly cloudy with patchy AM fog and freezing fog, a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of rain Thursday and at night,
• Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and a bit warmer Friday and Friday night,
• Cloudy with rain likely (70%) Saturday and at night,
• Then mostly cloudy with rain and snow likely (70%) Sunday.
• highs 52-50 lows 36-42 cooling back to 36 Saturday night. (seasonal averages high 56 low 38)

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

• Mostly cloudy with coastal showers (0.10 in. of rain possible) and a bit warmer this afternoon while inland rain and snow showers (snow level 1,500 ft. rising to 2,000 ft. this afternoon), coastal showers likely (70%) while a good (50%) chance of inland evening rain and snow showers with inland rain and snow showers likely (70%) late tonight (0.10 in. of rain possible, (snow level 1,500 ft. rising to 2,000 ft. ),
• Cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers and a bit warmer Tuesday (0.10 in. of rain possible, snow level 2,000 ft.), mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Tuesday night,
• Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of showers Wednesday, then just mostly cloudy with patchy fog Wednesday night.
• highs 47-52 lows 42-40.
• Mostly cloudy with patchy AM fog, a slight (20%) chance of rain Thursday afternoon, a slight (20%) chance of rain at night,
• Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain likely (70%) Friday through Saturday night,
• Then cloudy and a bit warmer with rain and snow likely (70%) Sunday.
• highs 52-50 warming back to 52 Sunday lows 45-42. (seasonal averages high 53 low 41)

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Forecast for the Cascades in Lane County:

• Mostly cloudy with snow showers and a bit warmer this afternoon (1-4 in. of snow possible), snow showers tonight (2-5 in. of snow possible),
• Mostly cloudy snow showers likely (70%) and a bit warmer Tuesday (2 in. of snow possible), a good (50%) chance of snow showers Tuesday night,
• A mix of clouds and sun with a good (50%) chance of AM snow showers, a slight (20%) chance of snow showers and a bit warmer Wednesday afternoon, then just partly cloudy Wednesday night.
• snow level at the surface today through Tuesday, 3,000 ft. Tuesday night, 2,500 ft. Wednesday, then free air freezing level 4,500 ft. Wednesday night.
• highs 28-36 lows near 20-22 cooling to 20 Wednesday night.
• A mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of snow Thursday, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain or snow at night,
• Cloudy and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow Friday, rain and snow likely (70%) Friday night and Saturday (a bit cooler), rain and snow Saturday night,
• Then mostly cloudy and a bit cooler snow showers likely (70%) Sunday.
• snow level 3,000 ft. Thursday, 4,000 ft. Thursday night through Friday night, 3,500 ft. Saturday, 3,000 ft. Saturday night, then at the surface Sunday.
• highs 36-32 lows 24-27.

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**Because weather forecasting is a combination of science, intuition, and timing there can be no absolute guarantees that individual forecasts will be 100% accurate. Nature is in a constant state of flux and sudden unexpected weather events can happen.

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Get your local Eugene-Springfield and Lane County news on-line at eugenedailynews.com.

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