DEQ: Rogue Valley

DEQ: Rogue Valley

Current Conditions

LOCAL FIRE WEATHER Apr 11

DEQ: Rogue Valley
Continuous Rain
56°F
48°F

Low

Rain, not freezing, continuous, moderate, elevated winds and 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) works to protect and enhance the quality of Oregon’s air, land, and water for current and future generations. DEQ’s mission is grounded in science, public health, and environmental accountability, ensuring that Oregon’s communities and natural resources remain healthy and resilient. 

Within the Before You Burn program, DEQ plays a critical role in providing guidance related to air quality, smoke impacts, and environmentally responsible burning practices. By coordinating with fire agencies, land managers, and community partners, DEQ helps ensure that outdoor burning activities are conducted in ways that minimize harmful emissions while supporting wildfire risk reduction and public safety goals. 

This account serves as an informational and coordination resource, helping residents and agencies understand how air quality considerations intersect with outdoor burning decisions across Oregon. 

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7-Day Fire Weather Forecast

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

Today

Apr 11
55.8°F 47.8°F
Continuous Rain
Low Fire Conditions

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

Daylight 6:36am - 7:48pm
Precipitation 80%, 15.9 mm
Rel. Humidity 73 - 96 %
Winds NW 11.5 - 16.1 mp/h
Soil Moisture 0.31 m³/m³

Sun

Apr 12
53°F 44.7°F
Slight Drizzle
Low Fire Conditions

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

Daylight 6:34am - 7:49pm
Precipitation 60%, 3.1 mm
Rel. Humidity 67 - 93 %
Winds NW 7.5 - 16.3 mp/h
Soil Moisture 0.29 m³/m³

Mon

Apr 13
53.1°F 46.5°F
Slight Drizzle
Moderate Fire Conditions

Drizzle, not freezing, continuous, slight, high temperatures forecasted for today.

Daylight 6:32am - 7:50pm
Precipitation 19%, 3.2 mm
Rel. Humidity 66 - 90 %
Winds NW 9.2 - 9.4 mp/h
Soil Moisture 0.28 m³/m³

Tue

Apr 14
61.4°F 41.8°F
Cloudy
Moderate Fire Conditions

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

Daylight 6:31am - 7:51pm
Precipitation 14%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity 33 - 77 %
Winds NW 11.1 - 12.3 mp/h
Soil Moisture 0.28 m³/m³

Wed

Apr 15
54°F 36.9°F
Light Continuous Snow
Low Fire Conditions

Continuous fall of snowflakes, slight, elevated winds forecasted for today.

Daylight 6:29am - 7:52pm
Precipitation 63%, 5.8 mm
Rel. Humidity 51 - 96 %
Winds NW 10.6 - 21.7 mp/h
Soil Moisture 0.29 m³/m³

Thu

Apr 16
55.8°F 34.8°F
Clear
Low Fire Conditions

State of sky on the whole unchanged, Generally favorable conditions for burning.

Daylight 6:28am - 7:54pm
Precipitation 14%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity 35 - 94 %
Winds NNW 4.5 - 7.2 mp/h
Soil Moisture 0.28 m³/m³

Fri

Apr 17
60°F 36°F
Cloudy
Low Fire Conditions

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

Daylight 6:26am - 7:55pm
Precipitation 1%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity 29 - 83 %
Winds NNW 4.3 - 4.3 mp/h
Soil Moisture 0.27 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 Apr 11 2:25am.

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