DEQ: Willamette Valley

Current Conditions

LOCAL FIRE WEATHER Sep 20

Clear

81°F

49°F

Moderate

Cloud development not observed or not observable, 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

Sep 20

81°F 48.9°F

Clear

Moderate Fire Conditions

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

Daylight	6:57am - 7:13pm
Precipitation	0%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity	35 - 93 %
Winds	SW 6.5 - 9.6 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.19 m³/m³

Mon

Sep 21

75.4°F 51.2°F

Cloudy

Moderate Fire Conditions

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

Daylight	6:58am - 7:11pm
Precipitation	0%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity	44 - 96 %
Winds	SW 4.6 - 12.1 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.18 m³/m³

Tue

Sep 22

76.2°F 52.1°F

Cloudy

Moderate Fire Conditions

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

Daylight	7:00am - 7:09pm
Precipitation	0%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity	29 - 89 %
Winds	W 14.5 - 10.1 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.17 m³/m³

Wed

Sep 23

73.1°F 50.1°F

Cloudy

Moderate Fire Conditions

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

Daylight	7:01am - 7:08pm
Precipitation	1%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity	33 - 88 %
Winds	N 4.3 - 6 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.17 m³/m³

Thu

Sep 24

70.8°F 48.7°F

Continuous Rain

Moderate Fire Conditions

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

Daylight	7:02am - 7:06pm
Precipitation	23%, 15.4 mm
Rel. Humidity	42 - 98 %
Winds	W 7.7 - 8.3 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.23 m³/m³

Fri

Sep 25

66.2°F 48.1°F

Moderate Drizzle

Low Fire Conditions

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

Daylight	7:03am - 7:04pm
Precipitation	32%, 4.2 mm
Rel. Humidity	37 - 94 %
Winds	W 13.2 - 14.5 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.30 m³/m³

Sat

Sep 26

67.3°F 44.8°F

Clear

Moderate Fire Conditions

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

Daylight	7:04am - 7:02pm
Precipitation	4%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity	39 - 94 %
Winds	NNE 7.6 - 11.4 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.26 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 Sep 20 2:23am.

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