DEQ: Rogue Valley

Current Conditions

LOCAL FIRE WEATHER May 18

DEQ: Rogue Valley

Clear

75°F

39°F

Moderate

Cloud generally dissolving or becoming less developed, 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.

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

May 18

74.5°F 38.9°F

Clear

Moderate Fire Conditions

Cloud generally dissolving or becoming less developed, elevated winds and high temperatures forecasted for today.

Daylight	5:46am - 8:29pm
Precipitation	0%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity	17 - 78 %
Winds	NNW 11.8 - 15.4 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.09 m³/m³

Tue

May 19

78.2°F 47.9°F

Cloudy

Moderate Fire Conditions

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

Daylight	5:45am - 8:30pm
Precipitation	1%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity	19 - 62 %
Winds	NNW 11.6 - 14.8 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.09 m³/m³

Wed

May 20

78.7°F 51.5°F

Cloudy

Moderate Fire Conditions

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

Daylight	5:44am - 8:31pm
Precipitation	1%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity	26 - 71 %
Winds	NNW 10.8 - 10.3 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.09 m³/m³

Thu

May 21

84.1°F 50.1°F

Cloudy

Moderate Fire Conditions

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

Daylight	5:43am - 8:32pm
Precipitation	0%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity	24 - 72 %
Winds	NNW 12.4 - 12.3 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.09 m³/m³

Fri

May 22

86.8°F 52.4°F

Clear

Moderate Fire Conditions

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

Daylight	5:43am - 8:33pm
Precipitation	0%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity	22 - 71 %
Winds	NNW 12.4 - 12.8 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.09 m³/m³

Sat

May 23

87.3°F 55.1°F

Clear

Moderate Fire Conditions

Cloud generally dissolving or becoming less developed, elevated winds and high temperatures forecasted for today.

Daylight	5:42am - 8:33pm
Precipitation	0%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity	23 - 69 %
Winds	NNW 11.3 - 11.2 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.08 m³/m³

Sun

May 24

87.3°F 57.1°F

Cloudy

Moderate Fire Conditions

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

Daylight	5:41am - 8:34pm
Precipitation	2%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity	21 - 72 %
Winds	NNW 10.5 - 12.1 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.08 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 May 18 10:34pm.

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