Colton Rural Fire Protection District #70

Current Conditions

LOCAL FIRE WEATHER Jul 20

Cloudy

87°F

60°F

Moderate

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

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About

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.

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

Jul 20

87.4°F 60.3°F

Cloudy

Moderate Fire Conditions

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

Daylight	5:42am - 8:50pm
Precipitation	3%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity	41 - 89 %
Winds	NNE 4.8 - 7.8 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.14 m³/m³

Tue

Jul 21

96°F 66°F

Cloudy

High Fire Conditions

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

Daylight	5:43am - 8:49pm
Precipitation	3%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity	28 - 68 %
Winds	NW 6.1 - 12.8 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.15 m³/m³

Wed

Jul 22

96.7°F 69.4°F

Slight Drizzle

High Fire Conditions

Drizzle, not freezing, continuous, slight, elevated winds and very high temperatures forecasted for today.

Daylight	5:44am - 8:48pm
Precipitation	20%, 0.15 mm
Rel. Humidity	27 - 60 %
Winds	NNE 6.8 - 19 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.14 m³/m³

Thu

Jul 23

85.8°F 61.8°F

Cloudy

Low Fire Conditions

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

Daylight	5:45am - 8:47pm
Precipitation	31%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity	40 - 95 %
Winds	WSW 14 - 17.2 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.14 m³/m³

Fri

Jul 24

86°F 56.8°F

Clear

Moderate Fire Conditions

Cloud development not observed or not observable, elevated winds and high temperatures forecasted for today.

Daylight	5:46am - 8:46pm
Precipitation	1%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity	28 - 93 %
Winds	WSW 10.1 - 19.9 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.14 m³/m³

Sat

Jul 25

79.6°F 52.7°F

Cloudy

Moderate Fire Conditions

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

Daylight	5:47am - 8:45pm
Precipitation	0%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity	38 - 96 %
Winds	WSW 8.8 - 18.3 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.14 m³/m³

Sun

Jul 26

84.4°F 54°F

Clear

Moderate Fire Conditions

Cloud development not observed or not observable, high temperatures forecasted for today.

Daylight	5:48am - 8:44pm
Precipitation	0%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity	28 - 92 %
Winds	NW 7.5 - 8.1 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.14 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 Jul 20 9:18pm.

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