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Tim Chuey Weather

by | Jan 23, 2024 | Weather

January 23, 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 DENSE FOG ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM WEDNESDAY FOR THE EASTERN COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE OF OREGON.
  • A DENSE FOG ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM WEDNESDAY FOR THE OREGON LOWER TREASURE 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 inland over the Pacific Northwest. The graphics for days 1-3  show the next front moving into Oregon Wednesday. The graphics for days 3-7    Friday through Tuesday show a the parade of frontal systems approaching the Pacific Northwest.

Note: Willamette Pass, Hoodoo, and Mt Ashland are all open for skiing. Check their web pages for details.

Forecast For The South Willamette Valley Including Eugene-Springfield:

  • Mostly cloudy with rain tonight (0.50 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain, showers and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms Wednesday afternoon (0.50 in. of rain possible, more in storms), evening showers with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms, showers late Wednesday night (0.50 in. of rain possible, more in storms),
  • Mostly cloudy with AM showers likely (70%), a good (50%) of showers and a bit cooler Thursday afternoon (0.10 in. of rain possible), a good (50%) chance of evening showers, rain likely (70%) at night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Then mostly cloudy with rain Friday and Friday night.
  • lows 44-49  highs 54-52.
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit warmer Saturday, rain Saturday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain likely (70%), a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of rain Sunday afternoon, a good (50%) chance of rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of rain Monday, rain likely (70%) Monday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain likely (70%) Tuesday.
  • highs 57-62 cooling to 58 Tuesday lows near 49. (seasonal averages high 49 low 35)

Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:

  • Cloudy with a good (50%) chance of early evening rain, rain tonight (0.10 in. of rain possible) and breezy (Wind: S 15-25 mph decreasing to S 10-15 mph late tonight),
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain likely (70%) and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms, showers likely (70%) with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms and cooler Wednesday afternoon (0.10 in. of rain possible), evening showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms, rain likely (70%) with a good (50%) chance of with rain and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms late  Wednesday night (0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with a (30%) of rain Thursday (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), partly cloudy with a (40%) chance evening rain, then cloudy a (40%) chance of rain late at night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain Friday and Friday night.
  • lows 46-42 warming to 50 Friday night highs 53-55.
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain, a bit warmer with rain likely (70%) Saturday afternoon, evening rain likely (70%), a good (50%) chance of rain late Saturday night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of rain Sunday, a slight (20%) chance of rain late at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a (40%) chance of rain Monday, a (40%) chance of rain Monday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain likely (70%) Tuesday.
  • highs 59-64 cooling to 60 Tuesday lows 50-52. (seasonal averages high 51  low 37).

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

  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of evening rain, rain late tonight (0.25 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with coastal showers likely (70%) and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms and a bit warmer Wednesday while inland AM rain likely (70%) with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms with inland showers and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms and a bit warmer Wednesday afternoon (0.25 in. of rain possible), coastal showers showers with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms at night while inland rain with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms Wednesday night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a (30%) of rain Thursday (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), partly cloudy with a slight (20%) of evening coastal rain and cloudy with coastal rain late Thursday night while partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening inland rain and cloudy with inland rain late at night (0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with rain Friday, then rain Friday night.
  • lows 49-46 warming to 50 Friday night highs 55-58.
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain, rain likely (70%) and a bit warmer Saturday afternoon, rain likely (70%) Saturday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain likely (70%), a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of rain Sunday afternoon, a good (50%) chance of rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of rain Monday, a good (50%) chance of evening rain, rain likely (70%) late Monday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain likely (70%) Tuesday.
  • highs 62-65 cooling to 63 Tuesday lows near 52. (seasonal averages high 54 low 41)

Forecast for the Northern Oregon Cascades including Willamette Pass:

  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of evening rain, rain and snow late tonight (0.50 in. of rain possible, 2 in. of snow possible, snow possibly heavy late at night),
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain, showers and a bit cooler Wednesday afternoon (0.75 in. of rain possible), evening showers with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms, rain and snow showers late Wednesday night (0.25 in. of rain possible, 1-3 in. of snow possible),
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain and snow showers Thursday afternoon, rain and snow likely (70%) late at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain with snow likely (70%), rain and a bit warmer Friday afternoon, rain Friday night.
  • snow level 4,000 ft. tonight, 5,500 ft. Wednesday, 4,000 ft. Wednesday night, 4,500 ft. Thursday, 5,000 ft. Thursday night, 7,000 ft. Friday, then above 8,000 ft. Friday night.
  • lows 28-30 cooling back to 28 Thursday night warming to 36 Friday night highs 36-34.
  • Mostly cloudy with rain and a bit warmer Saturday, rain likely (70%) Saturday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain likely (70%), a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of rain Sunday, a good (50%) chance of rain at night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun with good (50%) chance of rain and a bit warmer Monday and in the evening, rain likely (70%) late Monday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with rain Tuesday.
  • snow level  8,000 ft. Saturday through Monday night, then 7,500 ft. Tuesday.
  • highs 36-38 lows 35-38.