Klamath County Fire District #5

Klamath County Fire District #5

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LOCAL FIRE WEATHER Apr 20

Klamath County Fire District #5
Cloudy
58°F
42°F

High

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

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Klamath County Fire District #5

Klamath County Fire District #5 provides comprehensive fire protection, emergency medical services, and rescue operations to the communities of Klamath County, Oregon.

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Klamath County Fire District #5 was established to serve the fire protection and emergency response needs of Klamath County and its surrounding areas. The district operates with a team of trained professionals and committed volunteers who are focused on delivering high-quality services and maintaining a high state of readiness. Emphasizing continuous training, community involvement, and collaboration with other local agencies, the district ensures a prompt and effective response to various emergencies. The mission of Klamath County Fire District #5 is to enhance public safety, promote fire prevention, and provide reliable and effective emergency services to protect the lives and property of the communities it serves.

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7-Day Fire Weather Forecast

Klamath County Fire District #5, 4950 Lakeshore Dr, Klamath Falls, OR 97601, USA

Today

Apr 20
58.4°F 42.4°F
Cloudy
High Fire Conditions

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

Daylight 6:17am - 7:54pm
Precipitation 25%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity 24 - 75 %
Winds S 20.7 - 32.7 mp/h
Soil Moisture 0.20 m³/m³

Tue

Apr 21
50.5°F 36°F
Light Continuous Snow
Low Fire Conditions

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

Daylight 6:16am - 7:55pm
Precipitation 66%, 6.65 mm
Rel. Humidity 46 - 95 %
Winds SW 16.6 - 23.7 mp/h
Soil Moisture 0.22 m³/m³

Wed

Apr 22
48.2°F 34.4°F
Slight Snow Showers
Low Fire Conditions

Snow shower(s), slight, Generally favorable conditions for burning.

Daylight 6:14am - 7:56pm
Precipitation 56%, 1.73 mm
Rel. Humidity 52 - 99 %
Winds W 17 - 20.8 mp/h
Soil Moisture 0.25 m³/m³

Thu

Apr 23
58.3°F 31.1°F
Cloudy
Low Fire Conditions

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

Daylight 6:13am - 7:57pm
Precipitation 1%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity 34 - 93 %
Winds NW 9.6 - 13 mp/h
Soil Moisture 0.24 m³/m³

Fri

Apr 24
61.5°F 35.8°F
Cloudy
Moderate Fire Conditions

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

Daylight 6:11am - 7:58pm
Precipitation 1%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity 27 - 76 %
Winds NNW 8.2 - 10.7 mp/h
Soil Moisture 0.23 m³/m³

Sat

Apr 25
58.8°F 38.6°F
Cloudy
Moderate Fire Conditions

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

Daylight 6:10am - 7:59pm
Precipitation 7%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity 31 - 68 %
Winds NW 16 - 16.6 mp/h
Soil Moisture 0.22 m³/m³

Sun

Apr 26
57.6°F 38.5°F
Slight Drizzle
Moderate Fire Conditions

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

Daylight 6:09am - 8:00pm
Precipitation 13%, 0.3 mm
Rel. Humidity 33 - 90 %
Winds NW 14.5 - 13.9 mp/h
Soil Moisture 0.21 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 20 12:24pm.

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Regional Partners

ODF Klamath-Lake District

ODF’s Klamath-Lake District protects 2.3 million acres of private, county, state and BLM forest lands across diverse Klamath and Lake counties. With extreme wildfire risk, the District works diligently on outreach, forest management, and prompt fire response. Committed to safeguarding communities, economies, and ecosystems in this uniquely fire-prone area, the exceptional District team stewards resources sustainably through service, safety, and stewardship.

Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF)

The Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) protects 16 million acres of Oregon's public and private forestlands from wildfire, manages 800,000+ acres of Oregon's state forests, enforces the Oregon Forest Practices Act and other rules and laws to conserve Oregon's forests, assists private forestland owners, and works with urban communities to help sustain Oregon's most "lived-in" forests - trees in urban areas, city parks, neighborhoods, and open spaces. ODF serves Oregonians by helping to keep forests healthy, working, and sustainable.

State of Oregon

Oregon is served by a coordinated network of state, regional, and local agencies that work together to protect communities, manage natural resources, and deliver essential services. From environmental protection to public safety, these agencies ensure responsive, equitable governance across the state’s diverse landscapes—supporting residents through collaboration, innovation, and a commitment to community well-being.