Colton Rural Fire Protection District #70

Colton Rural Fire Protection District #70

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LOCAL FIRE WEATHER Mar 17

Colton Rural Fire Protection District #70
Cloudy
62°F
48°F

Moderate

Clouds generally forming or developing, high temperatures forecasted for today.

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Colton Rural Fire Protection District #70

Colton Rural Fire Protection District #70 provides fire protection and emergency services to the residents of Colton, Oregon, and surrounding areas.

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Established to serve the rural community of Colton in Clackamas County, the Colton Rural Fire Protection District #70 is dedicated to safeguarding lives and property through fire suppression, emergency medical services, and public education. The district is committed to maintaining a high level of readiness and professionalism, ensuring rapid response times and effective service delivery. With a focus on community involvement and safety, the district also engages in various outreach and educational programs to promote fire prevention and safety awareness. The dedicated team of volunteer and career firefighters works tirelessly to protect the community and uphold the district's mission of service and protection.

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7-Day Fire Weather Forecast

Colton Rural Fire Protection District #70, Po Box 71, Colton, Or 97017

Today

Mar 17
61.7°F 48.3°F
Cloudy
Moderate Fire Conditions

Clouds generally forming or developing, high temperatures forecasted for today.

Daylight 7:17am - 7:18pm
Precipitation 11%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity 36 - 82 %
Winds NW 7.8 - 13.6 mp/h
Soil Moisture 0.25 m³/m³

Wed

Mar 18
62.7°F 44.2°F
Cloudy
Moderate Fire Conditions

Clouds generally forming or developing, elevated winds and high temperatures forecasted for today.

Daylight 7:15am - 7:19pm
Precipitation 3%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity 53 - 91 %
Winds W 8.1 - 18.3 mp/h
Soil Moisture 0.25 m³/m³

Thu

Mar 19
67.4°F 44.2°F
Cloudy
Moderate Fire Conditions

Clouds generally forming or developing, elevated winds and high temperatures forecasted for today.

Daylight 7:13am - 7:20pm
Precipitation 24%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity 49 - 90 %
Winds WSW 11.3 - 22 mp/h
Soil Moisture 0.24 m³/m³

Fri

Mar 20
64.5°F 51.6°F
Continuous Rain
Low Fire Conditions

Rain, not freezing, continuous, moderate, elevated winds and high temperatures forecasted for today.

Daylight 7:11am - 7:22pm
Precipitation 67%, 8.1 mm
Rel. Humidity 59 - 100 %
Winds SW 11.5 - 24.8 mp/h
Soil Moisture 0.24 m³/m³

Sat

Mar 21
51.2°F 35.4°F
Slight Rain Showers
Low Fire Conditions

Rain shower(s), slight, Generally favorable conditions for burning.

Daylight 7:10am - 7:23pm
Precipitation 56%, 6.6 mm
Rel. Humidity 54 - 99 %
Winds NNW 6.8 - 13.9 mp/h
Soil Moisture 0.29 m³/m³

Sun

Mar 22
52°F 32.7°F
Cloudy
Low Fire Conditions

Clouds generally forming or developing, Generally favorable conditions for burning.

Daylight 7:08am - 7:24pm
Precipitation 11%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity 48 - 91 %
Winds NE 5.4 - 12.1 mp/h
Soil Moisture 0.27 m³/m³

Mon

Mar 23
52.3°F 35.7°F
Cloudy
Low Fire Conditions

Clouds generally forming or developing, Generally favorable conditions for burning.

Daylight 7:06am - 7:26pm
Precipitation 33%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity 60 - 88 %
Winds NNE 5 - 7.6 mp/h
Soil Moisture 0.26 m³/m³

** Yellow or Red highlights indicates more dangerous fire weather conditions. Please verify burning status with your local fire agency.

Weather source: noaa.gov. Updated Mar 17 3:21pm.

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