Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)

Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)

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LOCAL FIRE WEATHER Mar 17

Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)
Slight Drizzle
60°F
50°F

Moderate

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

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Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)

Protecting Oregon’s air, land, and water through science-based regulation, environmental stewardship, and public health protection.

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.

7-Day Fire Weather Forecast

Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), 700 NE Multnomah St, Portland, OR 97232, USA

Today

Mar 17
60.2°F 49.7°F
Slight Drizzle
Moderate Fire Conditions

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

Daylight 7:18am - 7:19pm
Precipitation 25%, 0.2 mm
Rel. Humidity 65 - 87 %
Winds ESE 5.2 - 8.3 mp/h
Soil Moisture 0.29 m³/m³

Wed

Mar 18
62°F 47.4°F
Cloudy
Moderate Fire Conditions

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

Daylight 7:16am - 7:20pm
Precipitation 5%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity 74 - 91 %
Winds S 7.4 - 19.5 mp/h
Soil Moisture 0.29 m³/m³

Thu

Mar 19
66°F 47.2°F
Slight Drizzle
Moderate Fire Conditions

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

Daylight 7:14am - 7:21pm
Precipitation 25%, 0.3 mm
Rel. Humidity 52 - 91 %
Winds SSE 6.8 - 15.7 mp/h
Soil Moisture 0.28 m³/m³

Fri

Mar 20
61.5°F 51.9°F
Slight Drizzle
Low Fire Conditions

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

Daylight 7:12am - 7:23pm
Precipitation 54%, 0.2 mm
Rel. Humidity 65 - 91 %
Winds SSW 7.7 - 21 mp/h
Soil Moisture 0.28 m³/m³

Sat

Mar 21
52.1°F 40.8°F
Slight Drizzle
Low Fire Conditions

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

Daylight 7:10am - 7:24pm
Precipitation 32%, 0.1 mm
Rel. Humidity 39 - 85 %
Winds NW 9.7 - 20.8 mp/h
Soil Moisture 0.28 m³/m³

Sun

Mar 22
54.5°F 36.9°F
Clear
Moderate Fire Conditions

State of sky on the whole unchanged, elevated winds forecasted for today.

Daylight 7:09am - 7:25pm
Precipitation 8%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity 43 - 78 %
Winds N 9.2 - 14.1 mp/h
Soil Moisture 0.28 m³/m³

Mon

Mar 23
52.3°F 36.5°F
Cloudy
Low Fire Conditions

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

Daylight 7:07am - 7:27pm
Precipitation 28%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity 50 - 83 %
Winds N 5.2 - 11 mp/h
Soil Moisture 0.28 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 Mar 17 3:22pm.

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