Chuey’s Corner – Eugene Daily News

"All The Leaves Are Brown And The Skies Are Grey"

Autumn is often a very pretty time of the year with the brightly colored leaves, but this year not so much. What do you do with all of those leaves once they fall? I'll explain.

Getting This Package Delivered Is Complicated

There is no chance that FedX, UPS, The US Postal Service or any other delivery company can deliver this package. Mars is a long way to ship a package. What's going to be in it?...

Here Is A New Way To See Inside A Hurricane.

We've has another serious hurricane season this year. There is a new development that should make the predicting of the strength and movement of hurricanes a bit easier and more accurate. I'll explain.

It's Important On Land And In The Sea, But Up There Too?

Archaeologists usually study societies which are long dead and buried, but a new type of archaeology is studying our current society members who travel in space. I'll explain.

Wildfires Are Still Going Strong In Oregon.

We have received significant rainfall, but it really hasn't done much to ease the drought or to help extinguish the many wildfires that are still raging. I'll explain.

Weather Or Not

“All The Leaves Are Brown And The Skies Are Grey”

Autumn is often a very pretty time of the year with the brightly colored leaves, but this year not so much. What do you do …

Getting This Package Delivered Is Complicated

There is no chance that FedX, UPS, The US Postal Service or any other delivery company can deliver this package. Mars is a long way …

Here Is A New Way To See Inside A Hurricane.

We’ve has another serious hurricane season this year. There is a new development that should make the predicting of the strength and movement of hurricanes …

It’s Important On Land And In The Sea, But Up There Too?

Archaeologists usually study societies which are long dead and buried, but a new type of archaeology is studying our current society members who travel in …

Wildfires Are Still Going Strong In Oregon.

We have received significant rainfall, but it really hasn’t done much to ease the drought or to help extinguish the many wildfires that are still …

Four Civilians Take An Historic Ride, Up And Back.

Ever want to take a trip into space, just a short one? If you can afford it you might get the chance. These four civilians …

What Goes Around Comes Around Again.

Just like in the movie “Groundhog Day” what goes around comes around again. The Autumnal Equinox is coming. What does it mean? I’ll explain.

Collecting Rock Samples On Mars Isn’t Easy

It’s not as easy as you my think to collect what we might call a simple rock sample when the sample is on far-off Mars. …

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Service Clubs

This Moose Isn’t Named Bullwinkle.

In the tenth installment of my series on service club organizations I’ll show you the Loyal Order Of Moose and let you see the …

“Assistance” Is Their First Name.

Assistance League® is a service club organization whose members perform a lot of good works for our local community. Do you know what those good …

Buffalo Isn’t Only Known For Snow and Its Wings.

Have you ever heard of Zonta? If you have I’ll bet you don’t know all of the things they do. If you have heard of …

Who Are The Soroptimists And What Are They Doing?

In this 7th part of my series on service club organizations I’ll show you the Soroptimists. How did they get started and what are they …

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Forecast For 10/25/2021

Today's High: 57

Today's Low: 48

Tomorrows High: 59

Evening showers, a slight chance of a thunderstorm, then rain tonight.

ADVISORIES

A HIGH SURF WARNING IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM TUESDAY FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL COAST AND THE CURRY COUNTY COAST. A HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM TUESDAY FOR THE NORTH OREGON COAST AND THE CENTRAL OREGON COAST. HEALTH ADVISORIES: A RECREATIONAL USE HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR MALHEUR RESERVOIR IN MALHEUR COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF AS CYANOBACTERIAL (HARMFUL ALGAE) BLOOM AND CYANOTOXINS (HARMFUL ALGAE TOXINS) ABOVE RECREATIONAL GUIDELINE VALUES FOR HUMAN EXPOSURE. PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS OF THE LAKE WHERE BLOOMS ARE IDENTIFIED. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH COULD LEAD TO INHALATION RISK. ALTHOUGH TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, PEOPLE WHO HAVE SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY EXPERIENCE A PUFFY RED RASH. A RECREATIONAL USE HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR FERN RIDGE LAKE IN LANE COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF AS CYANOBACTERIAL (HARMFUL ALGAE) BLOOM AND CYANOTOXINS (HARMFUL ALGAE TOXINS) ABOVE RECREATIONAL GUIDELINE VALUES FOR HUMAN EXPOSURE. PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS OF THE LAKE WHERE BLOOMS ARE IDENTIFIED. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH COULD LEAD TO INHALATION RISK. ALTHOUGH TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, PEOPLE WHO HAVE SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY EXPERIENCE A PUFFY RED RASH. A RECREATIONAL USE HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR EAGLE RIDGE PARK ON UPPER KLAMATH LAKE IN KLAMATH COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF AS CYANOBACTERIAL (HARMFUL ALGAE) BLOOM AND CYANOTOXINS (HARMFUL ALGAE TOXINS) ABOVE RECREATIONAL GUIDELINE VALUES FOR HUMAN EXPOSURE. PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS OF THE LAKE WHERE BLOOMS ARE IDENTIFIED. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH COULD LEAD TO INHALATION RISK. ALTHOUGH TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, PEOPLE WHO HAVE SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY EXPERIENCE A PUFFY RED RASH. A RECREATIONAL USE HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR FERN RIDGE LAKE IN LANE COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF AS CYANOBACTERIAL (HARMFUL ALGAE) BLOOM AND CYANOTOXINS (HARMFUL ALGAE TOXINS) ABOVE RECREATIONAL GUIDELINE VALUES FOR HUMAN EXPOSURE. PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH-SPEED WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS OF THE LAKE WHERE BLOOMS ARE IDENTIFIED. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY, WHICH COULD LEAD TO INHALATION RISK. ALTHOUGH TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, PEOPLE WHO HAVE SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY EXPERIENCE A PUFFY RED RASH. THE PUBLIC HEALTH ADVISORY THAT WAS ISSUED FOR UNSAFE LEVELS OF FECAL BACTERIA IN OCEAN WATERS AT CANNON BEACH AND TOLOVANA STATE PARK IN CLATSOP COUNTY HAS BEEN LIFTED. OFFICIALS RECOMMEND STAYING OUT OF LARGE POOLS OF WATER ON THE BEACH THAT ARE FREQUENTED BY BIRDS AND RUNOFF FROM THOSE POOLS, BECAUSE THE WATER MAY CONTAIN INCREASED BACTERIA FROM FECAL MATTER.

Weather Pattern

An Upper Level Low Pressure Trough (“U” shape) bringing more frontal systems returning moisture back to the northwest. The graphics for days 1-3 show strong frontal system that slammed into the Pacific Northwest . Another front will slide through Tuesday. The graphics for days 3-7 Thursday through next Monday show frontal activity Friday and Saturday with a front offshore next Monday.

Eugene Area Forecast

Mostly cloudy with evening showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms, rain tonight (0.25 in. of rain possible),
Mostly cloudy with AM rain, showers and a bit warmer Tuesday afternoon (0.25 in. of rain possible), showers Tuesday night (0.10 in. of rain possible),
Cloudy with a good (50%) of showers, rain and a bit warmer Wednesday afternoon (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), rain at night (0.10 in. of rain possible),
Cloudy and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of rain Thursday, then mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Thursday night.
lows 48-52 highs 59-68.
Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of showers Friday, partly cloudy with a with a slight (20%) chance of showers Friday night,
A mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with a (30%) chance of showers Saturday, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers at night,
A mix of clouds and sun with a slight (20%) chance of showers and a bit warmer Sunday, partly cloudy with a (30%) chance of showers Sunday night,
Then mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a (40%) chance of showers Monday.
highs 63-60 warming to 62 Sunday cooling back to 60 Monday lows near 42. (Seasonal Averages high 60 low 40)

_____ Your College Football Forecast: Saturday October 30th: Ducks vs Colorado Buffaloes at Folsom Field, Boulder Colorado, Kickoff: 12:30 pm. Weather forecast: Preliminary forecast- Sunny 64, warming to 72 by the end of the game. Beavers vs California Bears, at California Memorial Stadium, Berkeley, California, Kickoff: 4:00 pm. Weather Forecast: Preliminary forecast- Mostly cloudy 65, cooling throughout the game.

Umpqua Forecast

Mostly cloudy with evening showers likely (70%), showers late tonight (0.10 in. of rain possible),
Mostly cloudy with showers and slightly warmer Tuesday (0.10 in. of rain possible) and in the evening, showers likely (70%) late Tuesday night (0.10 in. of rain possible),
A (30%) chance of showers and a bit warmer Wednesday (0.10 in. of rain possible), a good (50%) chance of rain at night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
Mostly cloudy and warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain Thursday, then a slight (20%) chance of rain Thursday night.
lows 49-52 highs 59-70.
Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of showers Friday, a slight (20%) chance of showers Friday night,
Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Saturday, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening showers, just partly cloudy late at night,
AM clouds, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Sunday afternoon and evening, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain Sunday night,
Then mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of showers Monday.
highs near 63 lows 44-46. (Seasonal Averages high 63 low 44)

Coos Bay Forecast

Mostly cloudy with showers tonight (0.10 in. of rain possible),
Mostly cloudy with showers and a bit warmer Tuesday (0.10 in. of rain possible) and breezy (Wind: S 15-25 mph at the shore while S 15-25 inland decreasing and shifting SW 10-15 mph in the afternoon, evening coastal showers and coastal showers likely (70%) late Tuesday night while inland showers Tuesday night (0.10 in. of rain possible),
A bit warmer with a (30%) of showers Wednesday (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), evening coastal showers with coastal showers likely (70%) at night while a good (50%) chance of inland rain at night (0.10 in. of rain possible),
Mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain and warmer Thursday, then a (30%) chance of rain Thursday night.
lows 50-54 cooling to 52 Thursday night highs 58-72.
Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of showers and a bit cooler Friday and Friday night,
Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a (30%) chance of showers Saturday, a slight (20%) chance of showers at night,
A slight (20%) chance of showers and a bit warmer Sunday, a (30%) chance of rain Sunday night,
Then mostly cloudy and slightly warmer with a (30%) chance of showers Monday.
highs 66-69 lows 46-48. (Seasonal Averages high 61 low 46)

Cascades Forecast

Mostly cloudy with evening showers, rain or snow late tonight (0.50 in. of rain possible, 2-5 in. of snow possible),
Mostly cloudy with AM rain or snow, showers Tuesday afternoon (0.50 in. of rain possible, 1-3 in. of snow possible), showers Tuesday night (0.50 in. of rain possible),
A good (50%) chance of showers and a bit warmer Wednesday, cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Wednesday night,
Mostly cloudy and warmer with a good (50%) chance of rain Thursday, a (40%) chance of rain Thursday night.
snow level 5,500 ft. tonight, 6,000 ft. Tuesday, 7,000 ft. Tuesday night, 6,500 ft. Wednesday, then above 8,000 ft. Wednesday night through Thursday night.
lows 32-38 highs 40-53.
Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of showers Friday, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Friday night.
A mix of clouds and sun with slight (20%) chance of showers Saturday, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers at night,
Partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers and a bit cooler Sunday afternoon, a slight (20%) chance of showers Sunday night,
Then a mix of clouds and sun with a (30%) chance of showers Monday.
snow level 8,000 ft. Friday, 7,000 ft. Friday night, 6,500 ft. Saturday and Saturday night, 5,500 ft. Sunday, then 7,000 ft. Sunday night and Monday.
highs 49-47 lows near 32.