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'Escape Room' is a sometimes clever, mostly silly horror thriller that wears out its welcome as the film progresses. Keep Reading

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'Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse' is not only one of the best Spider-Man movies ever made, it's the best animated movie of the year. Keep Reading

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Despite tackling such heady topics as race, police brutality and gentrification, 'Blindspotting' is a smart and funny film thanks to terrific direction, wonderful perfomances and a sharp screenplay. Keep Reading

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Film Fanatic: ‘Venom’ Review

'Venom' is an outlier in today's superhero landscape by embracing the silliness of the genre for better or worse. Keep Reading

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Despite its relevancy on current events, 'BlacKkKlansman' fails in its execution due to tone and lack of character development. Keep Reading

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Mile 22 is a forgetabble and ugly action movie that fails on every level. Keep Reading

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Film Fanatic: ‘Eighth Grade’ Review

'Eighth Grade' is a gloriously awkward look into the life of a 13-year-old girl in the age of social media. Keep Reading

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Not even The Rock can save 'Skyscraper' from feeling like a generic action movie. Keep Reading

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'Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom' is a lazy sequel where characters make moronic decisions. Keep Reading

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Film Fanatic: ‘Deadpool 2’ Review

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Forecast For 04/21/2019

Today's High: 63

Today's Low: 40

Tomorrows High: 65

Have a Very Happy Easter. Enjoy the sun and warmer temps.

ADVISORIES

A FLOOD WARNING IS IN EFFECT UNTIL THURSDAY APRIL 25TH OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR THE JOHN DAY RIVER AT SERVICE CREEK AND THE GRANDE RONDE AT TROY AFFECTING WALLOWA COUNTY. A FLOOD ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8:15 AM TODAY FOR RAPID RISES FOR SOUTHERN MORROW COUNTY, WHEELER COUNTY, NORTHEASTERN CROOK COUNTY, UMATILLA COUNTY, UNION COUNTY, WALLOWA COUNTY, GILLIAM COUNTY, AND GRANT COUNTY. HEALTH ADVISORIES: A PERMANENT HEALTH ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE SOUTH UMPQUA RIVER BAR. POOLS IN THE BEDROCK ALONG THE RIVERS EDGE ARE KNOWN TO DEVELOP BLUE-GREEN ALGAE (CYANOBACTERIAL) BLOOMS THAT CAN BE HARMFUL TO PETS AND PEOPLE IF ACCIDENTAL INGESTION OCCURS. SIGNS HAVE BEEN POSTED ALONG SEVERAL ACCESS AREAS ALONG THE RIVER.

Weather Pattern

An Upper Level Low Pressure Trough (Shaded “U” shape with arrows) is following behind a High Pressure Ridge (Shaded “Arch” shape with arrows). The ridge is weak but will keep the rain away though the rest of the weekend into Monday. The graphics for days 1-3 a frontal well to our northwest Monday. The graphics for days 3-7 show a front system moving in by Tuesday night. Another front moves in next Saturday.

Eugene Area Forecast

AM clouds, partly cloudy and a bit warmer this afternoon (Easter), partly cloudy tonight,
A mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer Monday, becoming mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain late Monday night,
A mix of clouds and sun with a slight (20%) chance of showers Tuesday, mostly cloudy in the evening, then partly cloudy late at night.
highs 63-69 lows 40-49.
A mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler Wednesday, mostly cloudy Wednesday night,
A mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler Thursday, partly cloudy at night,
A mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of showers Friday, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Friday night,
Then a mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of showers Saturday.
highs 66-62 lows 43-40. (seasonal averages high 62 low 40)

Umpqua Forecast

AM clouds with patchy fog, partly cloudy and warmer this afternoon (Easter), partly cloudy with patchy fog late tonight,
Partly cloudy and a bit warmer Monday, mostly cloudy Monday night,
Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer Tuesday and Tuesday night.
highs 66-76 lows 43-54.
Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler Wednesday through Thursday night,
Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler Friday and in the evening, partly cloudy late at night,
Then mostly cloudy and a bit cooler Saturday.
highs 74-64 lows 49-46. (seasonal averages high 63 low 43)

Coos Bay Forecast

AM clouds with patchy fog, partly cloudy and a bit warmer this afternoon (Easter), partly cloudy with patchy fog late tonight,
Partly cloudy and a bit warmer Monday, mostly cloudy at night,
Then mostly cloudy and a bit warmer Tuesday and Tuesday night.
highs 57-64 lows 42-49.
Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler Wednesday and Wednesday night,
Mostly cloudy Thursday, partly cloudy in the evening, mostly cloudy with a alight (20%) chance of showers late at night,
Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler Friday and in the evening, partly cloudy late at night,
Then mostly cloudy and slightly cooler Saturday.
highs 60-57 lows near 45. (seasonal averages high 56 low 44)

Cascades Forecast

AM clouds and sun, mostly sunny and a bit warmer this afternoon (Easter), partly cloudy tonight,
Partly cloudy and warmer Monday, just mostly cloudy at night,
Cloudy with a (40%) chance of AM showers, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of showers Tuesday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening showers, then just mostly cloudy Tuesday night.
snow level 5,500 ft. tonight, free air freezing level 7,500 ft. rising to 8,000 ft. Sunday, 9,000 ft. Sunday night, 10,000 ft. rising to 11,000 ft. Monday afternoon, 11,000 ft. Monday night, then snow level above 8,000 ft. Tuesday and Tuesday night.
highs 52-57 lows 32-43.
Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer Wednesday and Wednesday night,
A mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler Thursday, partly cloudy at night,
A mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of showers Friday, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow showers Friday night,
Then a mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with a (30%) chance of showers Saturday.
free air freezing level 11,000 ft. Wednesday through Thursday, 9,000 ft Thursday night, snow level 6,000 ft. Friday, 5,500 ft. Friday night, and 5,000 ft. Saturday.
highs 58-48 lows 37-33.

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‘The Highwaymen’ Trailer

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‘Long Shot’ Trailer

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‘Ma’ Trailer

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‘Yesterday’ Trailer

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‘Shaft’ Trailer

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‘Dumbo’ International Trailer

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