DEQ: Willamette Valley

DEQ: Willamette Valley

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LOCAL FIRE WEATHER Oct 10

DEQ: Willamette Valley
Cloudy
58°F
41°F

Moderate

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

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DEQ: Willamette Valley

The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) serves Yamhill County 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: Willamette Valley, 525 NE Evans St, McMinnville, OR 97128, USA

Today

Oct 10
57.9°F 41°F
Cloudy
Moderate Fire Conditions

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

Daylight 7:22am - 6:36pm
Precipitation 10%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity 55 - 99 %
Winds SW 6.5 - 11.2 mp/h
Soil Moisture 0.15 m³/m³

Sun

Oct 11
64.5°F 40.3°F
Clear
Moderate Fire Conditions

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

Daylight 7:23am - 6:34pm
Precipitation 1%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity 31 - 87 %
Winds N 12 - 22.4 mp/h
Soil Moisture 0.15 m³/m³

Mon

Oct 12
65.6°F 38.9°F
Clear
Moderate Fire Conditions

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

Daylight 7:25am - 6:32pm
Precipitation 0%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity 28 - 74 %
Winds N 6.3 - 11 mp/h
Soil Moisture 0.15 m³/m³

Tue

Oct 13
66°F 42.9°F
Cloudy
Moderate Fire Conditions

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

Daylight 7:26am - 6:30pm
Precipitation 2%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity 33 - 77 %
Winds NE 6 - 4 mp/h
Soil Moisture 0.15 m³/m³

Wed

Oct 14
66.8°F 52.6°F
Cloudy
Moderate Fire Conditions

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

Daylight 7:27am - 6:29pm
Precipitation 3%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity 47 - 90 %
Winds NE 4.3 - 4 mp/h
Soil Moisture 0.14 m³/m³

Thu

Oct 15
74.6°F 48.9°F
Cloudy
Moderate Fire Conditions

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

Daylight 7:29am - 6:27pm
Precipitation 0%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity 37 - 96 %
Winds N 11.3 - 17.4 mp/h
Soil Moisture 0.14 m³/m³

Fri

Oct 16
77.6°F 52.1°F
Cloudy
Moderate Fire Conditions

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

Daylight 7:30am - 6:25pm
Precipitation 1%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity 17 - 61 %
Winds N 10.2 - 15 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 Oct 10 4:10pm.

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