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Tim Chuey Weather

by | Feb 1, 2024 | Weather

February 1, 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 HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM TONIGHT FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON COAST AND THE CURRY COUNTY COAST.
  • A WINTER STORM WATCH IS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY MORNING FOR CENTRAL AND EASTERN LAKE COUNTY.

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 High Pressure Ridge (“Arch” shape) has been helping to pump unseasonably warm air over the Pacific Northwest, but that’s going to change.  The graphics for days 1-3  show the complex frontal system that’s falling apart as it’s moving through Oregon. The graphics for days 3-7   Sunday through Thursday show a the parade of complex 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 a slight (20%) chance of evening showers, good (50%) chance of showers late tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM showers, a good (50%) chance of showers and cooler Friday afternoon (under 0.10 in. of rain possible), partly cloudy with a (40%) chance of evening showers, mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain late Friday night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • A mix of clouds and sun with a slight (20%) chance of showers Saturday, just partly cloudy at night,
  • Partly cloudy Sunday and in the evening, then mostly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of showers late Sunday night.
  • lows 42-33 warming to warming to 35 Sunday night highs near 52.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a slight (20%) chance of showers Monday, a (40%) chance of showers late Monday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of AM showers, partly cloudy with a (40%) chance of showers Tuesday afternoon, a slight (20%) chance of evening showers, a (30%) chance of showers at night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with a (40%) chance of showers Wednesday, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers Wednesday night,
  • Then mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers Thursday.
  • highs 50-48 lows 36-34. (seasonal averages high 50 low 35)

Forecast for the Umpqua Valley including Roseburg:

  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of showers tonight (under 0.10 in. of rain possible, snow level 3,000 ft. late tonight),
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain and snow showers, a (40%) chance of showers and a bit cooler Friday afternoon (under 0.10 in. of rain possible, snow level 3,000 ft.), a (30%) chance of rain and snow showers Friday night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible, snow level 2,500 ft. falling to 2,000 ft.),
  • Mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of AM rain and snow, a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain Saturday afternoon, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening rain, just partly cloudy late at night,
  • Partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM rain and snow, a slight (20%) chance of rain Sunday afternoon, then a (30%) chance of rain and snow Sunday night.
  • lows 42-34 warming to 38 Sunday night highs 50-52.
  • Mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of AM rain and snow, a (30%) chance of rain Monday afternoon and Monday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of AM rain and snow, a (30%) chance of rain and a bit cooler Tuesday afternoon, a (30%) chance of rain and snow at night,
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a (30%) chance of rain and snow Wednesday, a (40%) chance of rain and snow Wednesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a (40%) chance of rain and snow, then a good (50%) chance of showers Thursday afternoon.
  • highs 52-49 lows 39-36. (seasonal averages high 52  low 37).

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

  • Mostly cloudy with coastal showers likely (70%) with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms while inland evening showers with a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms this evening and tonight (0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy with showers likely (70%) and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms and a bit cooler Friday, coastal showers likely (70%) and a slight (20%) chance of thunderstorms at night while inland showers likely (70%) Friday night (under 0.10 in. of rain possible),
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of rain Saturday, a slight (20%) chance of evening rain, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of rain late at night,
  • Partly cloudy and a bit warmer with a slight (20%) chance of rain Sunday, then mostly cloudy with a (20%) of rain Sunday night.
  • lows 42-39 highs 52-55.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit cooler with a (30%) chance of rain Monday and Monday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain Tuesday,  a (30%) chance of rain at night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a (30%) chance of rain Wednesday, a (40%) chance of rain Wednesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of AM rain, then rain likely (70%) Thursday afternoon.
  • highs near 53 lows near 39. (seasonal averages high 54 low 41)

Forecast for the Northern Oregon Cascades including Willamette Pass:

  • Mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow showers tonight (0.10 in. of rain possible, 1 in. of snow possible),
  • A mix of clouds and sun and cooler with a good (50%) chance of rain showers and snow showers Friday (under 0.10 in. of rain possible, 1 in. of snow possible), partly cloudy with a (40%) chance of evening snow and rain showers,  a slight (20%) chance of snow and rain showers late Friday night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun with a slight (20%) chance of snow and rain showers Saturday, partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of evening snow and rain showers late at night,
  • Partly cloudy with a slight (20%) chance of AM snow showers, a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of snow and rain showers Sunday afternoon, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of snow and rain showers Sunday night.
  • snow level 4,000 ft. tonight, 3,500 ft. Friday, 2,000 ft. Friday night and Saturday, 2,500 ft. Saturday night and Sunday, then 3,500 ft. Sunday night.
  • lows 27-20 warming back to 27 Sunday night highs 34-36.
  • Mostly cloudy and a bit warmer with a good (50%) chance of snow and rain showers Monday,  a good (50%) chance of snow and rain showers  Monday night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun with a good (50%) chance of rain and snow showers and a bit cooler Tuesday, partly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of snow and rain showers at night,
  • A mix of clouds and sun and a bit cooler with snow and rain showers Wednesday, mostly cloudy with a good (50%) chance of snow and rain showers Wednesday night,
  • Mostly cloudy with AM rain and snow showers likely (70%), then showers likely (70%) and a bit cooler Thursday afternoon.
  • snow level 3,500 ft. Monday, 4,000 ft. Monday night, then 3,000 ft. Tuesday through Thursday.