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Tim Chuey Weather

by | Dec 25, 2023 | Weather

December 25, 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

  • AN ICE STORM WARNING IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM TUESDAY FOR THE UPPER HOOD RIVER VALLEY.
  • A HIGH WIND WARNING IS IN EFFECT FOR THIS EVENING FOR EXPOSED BEACHES AND HEADLANDS FOR THE NORTH OREGON COAST.
  • A HIGH WIND WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM WEDNESDAY UNTIL 4 AM THURSDAY FOR THE KLAMATH BASIN, NORTHERN AND EASTERN KLAMATH COUNTY, AND WESTERN, CENTRAL AND EASTERN LAKE COUNTY.
  • A WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM WEDNESDAY UNTIL 4 AM THURSDAY FOR THE KLAMATH BASIN, NORTHERN AND EASTERN KLAMATH COUNTY, AND WESTERN, CENTRAL AND EASTERN LAKE COUNTY.
  • A WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM TUESDAY UNTIL 7 PM WEDNESDAY FOR EASTERN CURRY COUNTY AND JOSEPHINE COUNTY, THE EASTERN DOUGLAS COUNTY FOOTHILLS, AND JACKSON COUNTY.
  • A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL UNTIL 10 PM TONIGHT FOR THE CENTRAL COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE.
  • A WINTER STORM WATCH IS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING FOR THE UPPER HOOD RIVER VALLEY.
  • A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT THROUGH 10 AM TUESDAY FOR THE EASTERN COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE OF OREGON,
  • A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM TUESDAY FOR THE EAST SLOPES OF THE OREGON CASCADES, AND NORTH CENTRAL OREGON.
  • A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM TONIGHT FOR THE NORTHERN OREGON CASCADES.
  • A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM TUESDAY FOR THE EASTERN COLUMBIA GORGE OF OREGON AND NORTH CENTRAL OREGON.
  • A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM TONIGHT UNTIL 10 AM TUESDAY FOR WILLOWA COUNTY
  • A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM TONIGHT UNTIL 10 AM TUESDAY FOR THE NORTHERN BLUE MOUNTAINS OF OREGON.
  • A  BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT IS IN EFFECT FOR DANGEROUS SNEAKER WAVES FROM 9 PM TONIGHT UNTIL 6 AM TUESDAY FOR THE NORTH OREGON COAST AND THE CENTRAL OREGON COAST.
  • A HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM TONIGHT UNTIL 10 PM THURSDAY FOR FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST AND THE CURRY COUNTY COAST.
  • A HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM TODAY UNTIL 10 PM TUESDAY FOR FOR THE NORTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST AND CENTRAL OREGON COAST.
  • A WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM UNTIL 7 AM TUESDAY FOR THE GRANDE RONDE VALLEY.

HEALTH ADVISORIES

  • A PUBLIC HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR UNSAFE LEVELS OF FECAL BACTERIA IN OCEAN WATERS AT BEVERLY BEACH IN LINCOLN COUNTY. PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE WATER IN THIS AREA UNTIL THE ADVISORY IS LIFTED. UNSAFE LEVELS OF FECAL BACTERIA CAN CAUSE DIARRHEA, STOMACH CRAMPS, SKIN RASHES, UPPER RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND OTHER ILLNESSES. CHILDREN, THE ELDERLY, AND THOSE WITH A COMPROMISED IMMUNE SYSTEM SHOULD USE EXTRA CAUTION AS THEY ARE MORE VULNERABLE TO TO ILLNESSES FROM WATERBORNE BACTERIA. VISITORS SHOULD AVOID WADING IN NEARBY CREEKS, POLS OF WATER ON THE BEACH, OR IN DISCOLORED WATER, AND STAY CLEAR OF WATER RUNOFF FLOWING INTO THE OCEAN.
  • A RECREATIONAL USE HEALTH ADVISORY HAS BEEN EXPANDED FOR THE AREA FROM THE ROSS ISLAND LAGOON TO RIVERPLACE MARINA IN MULTNOMAH COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF A CYANOBACTERIA BLOOM. PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH SPEED WATER ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS OF THE LAKE AND SLOUGH WHERE BLOOMS ARE, AS THE MAJOR ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER, THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. THE OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THE AREA AND ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS CATCH AND RELEASE FISHING, CAMPING, HIKING, BILKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY. SPRAYS COULD LEAD TO THE RISK OF INHALING CYANOTOXINS. DRINKING WATER FROM THE LAKE IS ESPECIALLY DANGEROUS.
  • A RECREATIONAL USE HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR THE WILLAMETTE RIVER FROM ROSS ISLAND DOWNSTREAM (NORTH) TO THE AREA NEAR CATHEDRAL PARK IN PORTLAND, IN MULTNOMAH COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF A CYANOBACTERIA BLOOM. PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH SPEED WATER ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS OF THE LAKE AND SLOUGH WHERE BLOOMS ARE, AS THE MAJOR ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER, THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. THE OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THE AREA AND ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, CAMPING, HIKING, BILKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY. SPRAYS COULD LEAD TO THE RISK OF INHALING CYANOTOXINS.DO NOT DRINK THE WATER.
  • A RECREATIONAL USE HEALTH ADVISORY CONTINUES IN EFFECT FOR ARRONS LAKE, BUT HAS BEEN LIFTED FOR PETE’S SLOUGH AND STURGEON LAKE ON SAUVIE ISLAND DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF A CYANOBACTERIA BLOOM. PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH SPEED WATER ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS OF THE LAKE AND SLOUGH WHERE BLOOMS ARE, AS THE MAJOR ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER, THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. THE OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT THE AREA AND ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, CAMPING, HIKING, BILKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY. SPRAYS COULD LEAD TO THE RISK OF INHALING CYANOTOXINS.
  • A RECREATIONAL USE HEALTH ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR AGENCY LAKE AND EXTENDED THE ADVISORY FOR THE SOUTHERN PORTION OF UPPER KLAMATH LAKE, FROM HOWARD’S BAY SOUTH TO THE LINK RIVER DAM  IN KLAMATH COUNTY DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF A CYANOBACTERIA BLOOM. PEOPLE SHOULD AVOID SWIMMING AND HIGH SPEED WATER ACTIVITIES, SUCH AS WATER SKIING OR POWER BOATING, IN AREAS OF THE RESERVOIR WHERE BLOOMS ARE, AS THE MAJOR ROUTE OF EXPOSURE IS INGESTION OF WATER. TOXINS ARE NOT ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN, HOWEVER, THOSE WITH SKIN SENSITIVITIES MAY GET A PUFFY RED RASH. THE OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO VISIT AND ENJOY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS FISHING, CAMPING, HIKING, BILKING, PICNICKING, BIRD WATCHING, CANOEING, AND KAYAKING. BOATING IS SAFE AS LONG AS SPEEDS DO NOT CREATE EXCESSIVE WATER SPRAY. SPRAYS COULD LEAD TO THE RISK OF INHALING CYANOTOXINS.
  • A PERMANENT HEALTH ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE SOUTH UMPQUA RIVER BAR. POOLS IN THE BEDROCK ALONG THE RIVERS EDGE ARE KNOWN TO DEVELOP BLUE-GREEN ALGAE (CYANOBACTERIAL) BLOOMS THAT CAN BE HARMFUL TO PETS AND PEOPLE IF ACCIDENTAL INGESTION OCCURS. SIGNS HAVE BEEN POSTED ALONG SEVERAL ACCESS AREAS ALONG THE  RIVER.

THE WEATHER PATTERN

An Upper Level Low Pressure Trough (“U” shape) is moving over the Pacific Northwest. The graphics for days 1-3  show a cold front ready to move through Oregon Wednesday. The graphics for days 3-7   Thursday through Monday show more frontal systems approaching and moving into the Pacific Northwest.

Forecast For The South Willamette Valley Including Eugene-Springfield:

  • Mostly cloudy with evening rain, a (40%) chance of rain late tonight (0.25 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with a sight (20%) chance of AM rain, a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of showers Tuesday afternoon (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), a good (50%) chance of evening showers, rain likely (70%) late Tuesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain Wednesday (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), then showers Wednesday night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible).
  • lows 45-42 highs 56-57.
  • Clouds and sun with a good (50%) chance of showers, a mix of clouds and sun with a good (50%) chance of showers and a bit warmer Thursday afternoon, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening rain, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain late Thursday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) and a bit cooler Friday, rain likely (70%) at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a rain likely (70%) Saturday and in the evening, a good (50%) chance of rain Saturday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of rain Sunday, a (30%) chance of rain Sunday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a (30%) chance of rain Monday.
  • highs 53-49 lows 44-39. (seasonal averages high 46 low 34)

Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:

  • Mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) tonight then a good (50%) chance of rain late tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with patchy fog, a (30%) chance of rain and a bit cooler Tuesday, a (30%) chance of rain Tuesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with AM showers, showers with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms Wednesday afternoon (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), evening showers with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms, then showers likely (70%) late Wednesday night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible).
  • lows near 46 highs near 56.
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Thursday, a (20%) chance of rain Thursday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain, rain likely (70%) a bit warmer Friday afternoon, rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a rain Saturday, a good (50%) chance of rain Saturday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and a bit cooler Sunday, a (30%) chance of rain Sunday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a (30%) chance of rain Monday.
  • highs 58-50 lows 48-42. (seasonal averages high 48 low 36).

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

  • Mostly cloudy with evening coastal rain becoming a good (50%) chance of coastal rain late tonight with patchy fog while mostly cloudy with   patchy inland fog late tonight (0.25 in. of rain possible) and breezy (Wind: S 15-25 mph gusts to 40 mph decreasing to S 10-15 mph late at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM coastal rain with coastal rain and a bit cooler Tuesday afternoon while inland AM patchy fog and a good (50%) chance of inland rain rain and a bit cooler Tuesday (0.10 in. of rain possible), mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of evening coastal rain and coastal rain late at night while a (40%) chance of inland rain at night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible) and breezy (Wind: SE 15-25 mph),
  • Mostly cloudy with showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms Wednesday (0.50 in. of rain possible), coastal showers with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms at night while evening showers with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms and inland showers likely (70%) late Wednesday night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible).
  • lows 48-50 highs 62-60 warming back to 62 Wednesday.
  • Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and a bit warmer Thursday, a good (50%) chance of evening rain, rain likely (70%) Thursday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain likely (70%), rain and a bit cooler Friday, rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain Saturday, evening rain likely (70%), a good (50%) chance of rain late Saturday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain Sunday, a (40%) chance of rain Sunday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain Monday.
  • highs 63-57 lows 48-42t. (seasonal averages high 53 low 40)

Forecast for the Northern Oregon Cascades including Willamette Pass:

  • Mostly cloudy with rain tonight (0.25 in. of rain possible) and breezy tonight (Wind: S 15-25 mph gusts to 35 mph),
  • Clouds and sun with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain, a mix of clouds and sun and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of showers Tuesday afternoon, a good (50%) chance of evening showers, a good (50%) chance of rain late at night and windy (Wind: SE 15-20 mph gusts to 30 mph increasing to SE 20-30 mph gusts to 50 mph late at  night),
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit warmer Wednesday afternoon and windy (Wind: SE 20-30 mph gusts to 50 mph then gusts decreasing to 40 mph late afternoon), evening rain and snow showers, then showers likely (70%) and a (40%) chance of snow showers late Wednesday night.
  • snow level 6,000 ft. tonight, 6,000 ft. Tuesday, 7,000 ft. Tuesday night, then 5,500 ft. Wednesday and Wednesday night.
  • lows 32-34 cooling back to 32 Tuesday night warming back to 34 Wednesday night highs 42-40 warming back to 42 Wednesday.
  • Clouds and sun with a (40%) chance of AM rain and snow showers, a mix of clouds and sun with a (40%) chance of showers and a bit cooler Thursday afternoon, partly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain Thursday night,
  • Clouds and sun with a good (50%) chance of AM rain, rain likely (70%) and a bit warmer Friday afternoon, rain likely (70%) at night with snow likely (70%) late at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and snow and a bit cooler Saturday, evening rain and snow likely (70%), a good (50%) chance of rain and snow late Saturday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow Sunday, a (40%) chance of rain and snow Sunday night,
  • Then a mix of clouds and sun with a (40%) chance of rain and snow and a bit warmer Monday.
  •  snow level 5,500 ft. Thursday, 6,500 ft. Thursday night, 7,o00 ft. Friday, 6,500 ft. Friday night, 5,500 ft. Saturday, 5,000 ft. Saturday night, then 4,500 ft. Sunday through Monday.
  • highs 43-37 warming to warming to 39 Monday lows 34-28.