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November 3, 2023

Note: Weather is a constantly changing phenomenon and weather forecasting is a combination of science, experience, and intuition. The accuracy of any given forecast can chance due to unexpected changes in atmospheric conditions, so there are no guarantees the the actual weather will conform to the projected forecast.

ADVISORIES

  • A HIGH WIND WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT UNTIL 3 PM SATURDAY NEAR BEACHES AND HEADLANDS  FOR THE NORTH OREGON COAST AND THE CENTRAL OREGON COAST.
  • A WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM UNTIL 11 PM SATURDAY FOR NORTHERN AND EASTERN KLAMATH COUNTY, AND WESTERN, CENTRAL, AND EASTERN LAKE COUNTY.
  • A DENSE FOG ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM MDT TONIGHT UNTIL NOON  MDT SATURDAY FOR MALHEUR COUNTY.
  • A WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM UNTIL 11 PM SATURDAY FOR NORTHERN AND EASTERN KLAMATH COUNTY, AND WESTERN, CENTRAL AND EASTERN LAKE COUNTY.
  • A FLASH FLOOD WATCH IS IN EFFECT FROM EARLY SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE  SATURDAY AFTERNOON FOR EASTERN CURRY COUNTY AND JOSEPHINE COUNTY (SMITH RIVER COMPLEX BURN SCAR).

HEALTH ADVISORIES

  • A RECREATIONAL USE HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR LAKE  EWAUNA IN KLAMATH COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF A CYANOBACTERIA BLOOM. PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH SPEED WATER ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS OF THE LAKE AND SLOUGH WHERE BLOOMS ARE, AS THE MAJOR ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER, THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. THE OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THE AREA AND ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, CAMPING, HIKING, BILKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY. SPRAYS COULD LEAD TO THE RISK OF INHALING CYANOTOXINS.DO NOT DRINK THE WATER.
  • A 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 ICONTINUES 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.

THE WEATHER PATTERN

  • Upper Level High Pressure (“Arch” shape) is now moving toward us. An atmospheric river will be aimed at us bringing rain. The graphics for days 1-3  show the a complex frontal system moving through the Pacific Northwest Saturday with another following behind it. The graphics for days 3-7   Monday through Friday show a cold front moving in Monday and a complex frontal system will be pushing toward the coast next Friday.
  • Note: Don’t forget to turn your clocks back Saturday night at bedtime. Standard time begins officially at 2 am Sunday. We Fall Back! Also, the authorities say you should check your Smoke Alarm, CO2 Alarm, and your Radon Alarm to make sure the batteries are still charged. Replace if necessary.

Forecast For The South Willamette Valley Including Eugene-Springfield:

  • Mostly cloudy with rain tonight (0.75 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms, showers Saturday afternoon (0.50 in. of rain possible, more in storms), evening showers with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms, showers likely (70%) late Saturday night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible, more in storms) (Fall Back at bedtime),
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with showers Sunday, showers at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and breezy with showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms and a bit cooler Monday, then showers with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms Monday night.
  •  lows 59-44 highs 65-56.
  • Mostly cloudy with showers and a bit cooler Tuesday, evening showers likely (70%), partly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers late Tuesday night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun with a (40%) chance of showers Wednesday, just partly cloudy at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of showers Thursday afternoon, a good (50%) chance of showers Thursday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of showers Friday.
  • highs 55-53 lows 40-36 warming to 38 Thursday night (seasonal averages high 57 low 39)

Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:

  • Mostly cloudy with early evening likely becoming late evening rain, rain likely (70%) late tonight (0.50 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms Saturday and in evening, a good (50%) chance of rain late Saturday night (Fall Back at bedtime),
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain likely (70%), rain and a bit cooler Sunday afternoon and evening, showers with a slight (20%) thunderstorms late Sunday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms and breezy Monday, then rain Monday night.
  • lows 60-45 highs 63-56.
  • Mostly cloudy with AM showers, showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms  and a bit cooler Tuesday afternoon, evening showers likely (70%), a slight (20%) chance of showers late Tuesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM showers, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Wednesday afternoon, partly cloudy in the evening, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) of rain late at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Thursday afternoon, a (30%) chance of showers Thursday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy with a (40% ) chance of showers Friday.
  • highs near 55 lows 42-37 warming back to 42 Friday (seasonal averages high 58 low 42)

Forecast for the Oregon Coast including Coos Bay and North Bend:

  • Mostly cloudy with coastal rain tonight while inland evening rain and inland rain likely (70%) late tonight (in. of rain possible), breezy (Wind: S 15-25 mph),
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with showers (AM local heavy rain possible) and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms, breezy (Wind: S 15-25 mph, gusts to 40 mph shifting to SW 10-15 mph late) Saturday, evening coastal rain with a slight (20%) of thunderstorms while inland while inland showers with a slight (20%) of thunderstorms, rain likely (70%) late Saturday night (Fall Back at bedtime),
  • Mostly cloudy with coastal rain and a bit cooler Sunday while inland AM rain likely (70%) and inland rain and a bit cooler Sunday, showers with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms Sunday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy with showers and windy Monday and Monday night.
  • lows 57-47 highs 67-62.
  • Mostly cloudy with showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms Tuesday, evening showers likely (70%), a slight (20%) chance of showers late Tuesday  night,
  • Partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Wednesday, partly cloudy in the evening, mostly cloudy late at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers Thursday afternoon, a good (50%) chance of showers Thursday night,
  • Then showers likely (70%) Friday.
  • highs near 62 lows 42-44 (seasonal averages high 59 low 45)

Forecast for the Northern Oregon Cascades including Willamette Pass:

  • Mostly cloudy with rain tonight (0.75 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain,  showers with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms and a bit cooler Saturday afternoon and evening, showers likely (70%) late Saturday night (0.25 in. of rain possible, more in storms) (Fall Back at bedtime),
  • Mostly cloudy with showers and a bit cooler Sunday, showers at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain and snow showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms Monday (snow possibly heavy at times) rain and snow showers late Monday night.
  • snow level above 8,000 ft. tonight and Saturday, 6,500 ft. Saturday night , 6,000 ft. Sunday, 6,500 ft. Sunday night, 5,500 ft. Monday, then 5,000 ft. Monday night.
  • lows 45-29 highs 50-38.
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and snow showers and a bit cooler Tuesday and in the evening, a (30%) chance of rain and snow showers late Tuesday night,
  • Clouds and sun with a (30%) chance of AM rain and snow showers, a mix of clouds and sun with a slight (20%) chance of rain and snow showers and a bit warmer Wednesday afternoon, just partly cloudy at night,
  • Clouds and sun with a slight (20%) chance of AM showers, a mix of clouds and sun with slight (20%) chance of rain and snow showers and a bit warmer Thursday afternoon, a good (50%) chance of rain and snow showers Thursday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain and snow showers likely (70%) Friday.
  • snow level 4,500 ft. Tuesday, 4,000 ft. Tuesday night and Wednesday, free air freezing level 7,500 ft.Wednesday night, then snow level 4,500 ft. Thursday through Friday.
  • highs 36-42 cooling to 39 Friday lows 26-24 warming back to 26 Thursday night.