DEQ: Rogue Valley

Current Conditions

LOCAL FIRE WEATHER Mar 17

DEQ: Rogue Valley

Cloudy

77°F

40°F

Moderate

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

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DEQ: Rogue Valley

The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) serves the Rogue Valley by protecting and improving air, water, and land quality. DEQ works with communities, local governments, and businesses to reduce pollution, safeguard public health, and ensure Oregon’s natural resources remain healthy for current and future generations.

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The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is the state agency responsible for protecting Oregon’s environment and public health. In the Rogue Valley, DEQ focuses on air quality management, water quality protection, waste and materials management, and environmental cleanup efforts that directly impact local communities.

DEQ’s work includes monitoring air quality and smoke impacts, regulating outdoor burning and emissions, protecting rivers and groundwater, overseeing waste disposal and recycling programs, and responding to environmental concerns and contamination. By partnering with residents, industries, and local agencies, DEQ helps balance environmental protection with the needs of a growing and diverse region.

Through science-based decision-making, education, and collaboration, DEQ is committed to keeping the Rogue Valley’s air clean, water safe, and landscapes resilient.

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7-Day Fire Weather Forecast

DEQ: Rogue Valley, 3030 Biddle Rd, Medford, OR 97504, USA

Today

Mar 17

77.4°F 40.3°F

Cloudy

Moderate Fire Conditions

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

Daylight	7:19am - 7:20pm
Precipitation	0%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity	21 - 71 %
Winds	SSW 6.3 - 7.2 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.24 m³/m³

Wed

Mar 18

79.5°F 48.4°F

Clear

Moderate Fire Conditions

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

Daylight	7:17am - 7:21pm
Precipitation	0%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity	19 - 51 %
Winds	NNE 7.4 - 17.2 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.23 m³/m³

Thu

Mar 19

75.3°F 50.6°F

Cloudy

Moderate Fire Conditions

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

Daylight	7:15am - 7:22pm
Precipitation	0%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity	26 - 50 %
Winds	S 5.3 - 6.7 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.22 m³/m³

Fri

Mar 20

77.3°F 53.3°F

Cloudy

Moderate Fire Conditions

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

Daylight	7:13am - 7:23pm
Precipitation	0%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity	29 - 76 %
Winds	NNW 5.7 - 5.6 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.21 m³/m³

Sat

Mar 21

59.3°F 43.1°F

Slight Continuous Rain

Moderate Fire Conditions

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

Daylight	7:12am - 7:24pm
Precipitation	5%, 6.2 mm
Rel. Humidity	40 - 92 %
Winds	NNW 10.1 - 13 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.20 m³/m³

Sun

Mar 22

60.5°F 37.4°F

Clear

Moderate Fire Conditions

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

Daylight	7:10am - 7:25pm
Precipitation	3%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity	29 - 80 %
Winds	N 3.5 - 5.4 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.20 m³/m³

Mon

Mar 23

58°F 43.4°F

Cloudy

Moderate Fire Conditions

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

Daylight	7:08am - 7:27pm
Precipitation	9%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity	42 - 65 %
Winds	NNW 4 - 6 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.20 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 3:17pm.

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