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UPDATE

Aviation discussion updated.

AVIATION...29/00Z TAFs

VFR condition prevail this afternoon, with the exception of some areas along the coast, coastal mountains, and the western slopes of the Cascades and foothills, where showers, MVFR ceilings and terrain obscurations are possible due to upslope winds. Shower activity will dissipate tonight, with MVFR ceilings spreading to much of the coast and the Umpqua Basin. This should burn off through the morning, with VFR then prevailing through the rest of the day.

PREV DISCUSSION

/Issued 244 PM PDT Sun Jun 28 2026/

DISCUSSION...Cool temperatures and cloudy skies continue today as an upper trough lingers over the area. Northerly flow aloft is keeping slight shower chances (20-40%) over the Cascades north of Crater Lake, but activity elsewhere should be minimal.

Overnight lows look to be on the cooler side again as well. Observations from areas east of the Cascades indicate a patchwork of brief frost/freeze conditions from Saturday night into this morning. Current observations show either warmer temperatures, higher humidities, or a combination of both. The conclusion, at least for this discussion, is low confidence in hazardous conditions and no need for a Frost Advisory. However, areas where cloud cover decreases this afternoon would see more radiational cooling. Individuals with sensitive plants or animals may want to consider preventative actions.

The upper trough remains in place but weakens through the week, bringing a gradual warming trend but with temperatures staying below seasonal norms through Thursday. Shortwaves following the trough look to keep afternoon breezes just above normal speeds, especially over elevated terrain. Winds of 10 to 20 mph with gusts approaching 30 mph may be present at higher elevations. Drier air aloft is minimizing thunderstorm chances through the forecast period.

Currently, Friday is showing a return to normal temperatures. A weak upper ridge looks to nudge daytime highs about 5 degrees above normal across the area. This would bring high 60s to mid 70s along the coast and high 80s to mid 90s to west side valleys. East of the Cascades would see temperatures in the mid to high 80s. A zonal flow pattern could keep uneventful seasonal conditions in place beyond next weekend. -TAD

MFR WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES

OR...CA...None.

PACIFIC COASTAL WATERS...Small Craft Advisory until 11 PM PDT Tuesday for PZZ350-356-370-376.

Hazardous Seas Warning until 11 AM PDT Monday for PZZ356-376.

Gale Watch from Monday morning through Tuesday evening for PZZ356-376.