Dry weather and cold temperatures today and Friday, then some light showers later Saturday morning through the evening (less than 1/4"). An extended period of dry weather is likely Sunday through all of next week and probably to the end of the month, which means much below normal precipitation will continue. Expect night and morning […]
High pressure is expected to build in next Saturday through the end of the month so we'll likely be drier than normal Jan 21-31 with maybe a weak system or two sneaking in (light rain). As of 11am Jan 14, we've recorded 15.61" of precipitation in Cottage Grove since the start of the water year […]
Four to five storm systems will bring up to 2-3" of rainfall over the next 10-days (through Jan 19). We're currently behind by almost 5" (as of the start of the water year on Oct 1, we've recorded 15.07" of precipitation; normal to date is 19.93"). No chances for lowland snow through Jan 17. Strong […]
Although periods of rain and showers will occur through next weekend (Jan 15), the wettest parts of the storms will be aimed into California. Total rainfall for us through next weekend looks to be around 1.5-2". But parts of California can see a foot or more of rain (see rainfall map below), which means that […]
Afternoon data today (Wednesday) suggests it can get breezy tonight with some gusts to 20 mph (nothing to be concerned about). But on Thursday, stronger winds above us MAY mix down to the surface. Therefore, wind gusts on Thursday have the potential to be in the 30-35 mph range from the morning through the afternoon. […]
Typical Oregon weather over the next 10-days, except we'll be a little warmer than normal, so no chance for lowland snow (snow levels will mainly be 4000-5000', but could dip to 3500' at times)). It'll get breezy/windy Thursday morning with gusts up to 30 mph possible mainly between 9am and 3pm (Thursday). Otherwise, winds should […]
New Year's Eve: Isolated showers to about 9:00pm, then dry tonight and New Year's Day. Areas of dense fog is possible tonight and tomorrow morning. Generally speaking, periods of rain and showers Monday through the end of the week as several storms affect the area. Significant rain is not expected (2" over the next 10-days, […]
Up to 1" of rain/showers through Friday night. Could see a few wind gusts to 20 or 25 mph tonight (no biggie). Some light showers possible on Saturday (New Year's Eve) until about 6:00pm. Dry New Year's Day (Sunday). A series of 4-5 low pressure systems then affect the region late Monday morning through the […]
To sum up: periods of rain & showers over the next 10 days (through Jan 7) as about six low pressure systems affect the region. DRY New Year's Eve after 6:00pm and all of New Year's Day. At this time, total rainfall over the next 10-days should be under 3" so flooding concerns are minimal. […]
10:00am Tuesday: Strong winds (gusts up to 45 mph) will remain possible through early afternoon then gradually lessen (gusts up to 35 mph to about 6pm, then become 10 mph or less during the evening). Up to another 2/3" of rainfall is expected through midnight, heaviest falling before 5:00pm. This is on top of the […]
