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The second-most populous city in Oregon, Eugene had a population of 176,654 as of the 2020 United States census [10] and it covers city area of 44.21 sq mi (114.5 km 2 ). The Eugene-Springfield metropolitan statistical area is the second largest in Oregon after Portland. [11] In 2022, Eugene's population was estimated to have reached 179,887.
Follow our live updates on power outages, tree damage, traffic problems and other potential impacts expected to come with the winter storm in Oregon.
Eugene and large parts of Oregon found themselves in a deep freeze over the weekend. Here are the latest developments from in and around Lane County.
Willamette River. Willamette Valley basin. The Willamette Valley ( / wɪˈlæmɪt / ⓘ wil-AM-it) is a 150-mile (240 km) long valley in Oregon, in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. The Willamette River flows the entire length of the valley and is surrounded by mountains on three sides: the Cascade Range to the east, the Oregon ...
Trewartha climate types of Oregon. According to the Köppen climate classification, most of Western Oregon has a warm-summer Mediterranean climate (or Csb type), which features warm, dry summers, and wet winters with frequent overcast and cloudy skies. Eastern Oregon falls into the cold semi-arid climate (or BSk type), which features drier weather.
Much of the precipitation is received in the form of snow which accumulates in higher elevations from October through April. [9] The rain and snow melt drain into the McKenzie, Santiam, and Willamette rivers, which flow from the forest and provide high-quality drinking water to Eugene, Salem, Corvallis, and Albany. [citation needed]
Mapleton is an unincorporated community in Lane County, Oregon, United States. It is located on Oregon Route 126 and the Siuslaw River, 45 miles (72 km) west of Eugene and 15 miles (24 km) east of Florence. [3] It is also the western terminus of Oregon Route 36. As of the 2000 census, Mapleton had a total population of 918.
Oakridge is a city in Lane County, Oregon, United States. The population was 3,205 as of the 2010 census. It is located east of Westfir on Oregon Route 58, about 40 miles (64 km) east of Eugene and 150 miles (240 km) southeast of Portland.