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Tim Chuey Weather

by | Jan 19, 2024 | Weather

January 20, 2024

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 WINTER STORM WATCH IS IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON FOR THE UPPER HOOD RIVER VALLEY.
  • A WINTER STORM WATCH IS IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON FOR THE WESTERN COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE.
  • A FLOOD WARNING IS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THIS EVENING FOR THE COQUILLE RIVER AT COQUILLE AFFECTING COOS COUNTY.
  • A FLOOD WATCH IS IN EFFECT FROM THIS MORNING THROUGH MONDAY MORNING FOR THE CURRY COUNTY COAST.

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 hanging out along the Pacific Coasts of Washington, Oregon, and California. The graphics for days 1-3  show the front  becoming stationary to our south and another storm moving Northeastward from the northern California coast.. The graphics for days 3-7    Tuesday through Saturday show a the parade of frontal systems approaching the Pacific Northwest.

Note: Due to the heavy snowfall in the area Willamette Pass, Hoodoo, and Mt Ashland are all open for skiing, if you can get there through the snow and downed trees. Check their web pages for details.

Forecast For The South Willamette Valley Including Eugene-Springfield:

  • Mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain, a good (50%) chance of rain and a bit warmer this afternoon (o.10 in. of rain possible), rain tonight (o.25 in. of rain possible) ,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain Sunday (o.10 in. of rain possible), rain at night (0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with rain Monday, then rain Monday night.
  • highs 46-54 lows 42-45.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain Tuesday, rain Tuesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain Wednesday and Wednesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain Thursday, rain likely (70%) at night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain likely (70%) Friday.
  • highs 54-57 lows 45-47. (seasonal averages high 49 low 35)

Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:

  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain, rain likely (70%) and a bit cooler this afternoon (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), rain tonight (0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit cooler Sunday (0.10 in. of rain possible), rain at night (0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain Monday, then rain Monday night.
  • highs 57-54 lows 46-48.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain likely (70%) Tuesday, rain Tuesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy rain Wednesday, rain likely (70%) at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain likely (70%) and a bit cooler Thursday afternoon, rain Thursday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain Friday.
  • highs 56-60 lows 47-44 warming to 49 Thursday night. (seasonal averages high 51  low 37).

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

  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit cooler this afternoon (0.25 in. of rain possible), rain tonight (under 0.25 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain Sunday (0.25 in. of rain possible), rain at night (0.25 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit cooler Monday, then rain Monday night.
  • highs 56-58 cooling back to 56 Monday lows 48-50.
  • Mostly cloudy with rain AM rain likely (70%), rain and a bit warmer Tuesday afternoon, rain Tuesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain Wednesday, rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain Thursday, rain Thursday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain Friday.
  • highs 58-62 lows 48-50. (seasonal averages high 54 low 41)

Forecast for the Northern Oregon Cascades including Willamette Pass:

  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain today, rain and snow tonight (0.50 in. of rain possible, 1 in. of snow possible),
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain Sunday, rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with rain Monday, then rain Monday night.
  • snow level 5,500 ft. today, 5,000 ft. tonight, 5,500 ft. Sunday, then 6,000 ft. Sunday night through Monday night.
  • highs near 38 lows near 32.
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain and snow, rain likely (70%) and a bit cooler Tuesday afternoon, evening rain likely (70%), rain and snow late Tuesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with snow and rain Wednesday, rain and snow at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain and snow Thursday, rain and snow likely (70%) Thursday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain and snow, then rain likely (70%) and a bit warmer Friday.
  • snow level 5,500 ft. Tuesday through Wednesday, 5,000 ft. Wednesday night, 5,500 ft. Thursday, 6,500 ft. Thursday night, then 8,000 ft. Friday.
  • highs 37-42 lows 32-30 warming back to 32 Friday.