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LOCAL FIRE WEATHER Oct 22

Cloudy

62°F

45°F

High

Clouds generally forming or developing, very high winds and 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

Oct 22

61.5°F 44.5°F

Cloudy

High Fire Conditions

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

Daylight	7:36am - 6:12pm
Precipitation	2%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity	51 - 90 %
Winds	NNW 12.2 - 28.4 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.13 m³/m³

Fri

Oct 23

58.2°F 37.8°F

Cloudy

Low Fire Conditions

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

Daylight	7:38am - 6:11pm
Precipitation	0%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity	50 - 88 %
Winds	SSW 5 - 13.9 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.13 m³/m³

Sat

Oct 24

60.9°F 41.1°F

Cloudy

Moderate Fire Conditions

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

Daylight	7:39am - 6:09pm
Precipitation	3%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity	36 - 76 %
Winds	N 3.7 - 4.3 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.13 m³/m³

Sun

Oct 25

63°F 48.8°F

Cloudy

Low Fire Conditions

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

Daylight	7:40am - 6:07pm
Precipitation	45%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity	28 - 54 %
Winds	NE 2.6 - 5.1 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.13 m³/m³

Mon

Oct 26

67°F 48.5°F

Cloudy

Low Fire Conditions

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

Daylight	7:42am - 6:06pm
Precipitation	44%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity	22 - 47 %
Winds	NNE 6 - 17.4 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.13 m³/m³

Tue

Oct 27

61.3°F 52.1°F

Cloudy

Moderate Fire Conditions

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

Daylight	7:43am - 6:04pm
Precipitation	24%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity	31 - 68 %
Winds	SW 6.2 - 19.9 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.18 m³/m³

Wed

Oct 28

61.8°F 52.1°F

Cloudy

High Fire Conditions

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

Daylight	7:44am - 6:03pm
Precipitation	13%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity	49 - 72 %
Winds	ENE 4.7 - 25.9 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 Oct 22 11:48am.

Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)

Local Partner Agencies

County

DEQ: County Seasonal Burning

Status

DEQ: Permit Required (Portland Metro)

Status

DEQ: Tri-County Prohibited

Status

DEQ: Willamette Valley

Status

Jackson County

DEQ: Rogue Valley

Status

Klamath County

DEQ: Klamath Falls

Status

Lake County

DEQ: Lakeview

Status

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