weather forecast

The National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center recently announced a La Niña watch. If their prediction holds up, the Pacific Northwest could see more rain this fall and winter — and maybe some relief from the region’s stubborn drought conditions.

Forecasters say an atmospheric river will bring up to half an inch of rain to the Eugene area over the coming days, with northern Oregon expected to see up to three inches.

Despite the presence of onshore winds, wildfire smoke won’t begin to leave the area until Sunday. Rebecca Muessle is a meteorologist with the National…

A change in weather could help diminish wildfire smoke blanketing much of the state. But the air quality probably will not improve until early next week.…

Air quality in western Lane County remains at Very Unhealthy levels today due to smoke and ash from several wildfires."The good news is," said Will Ahue,…