Powder River Rural Fire Protection District

Current Conditions

LOCAL FIRE WEATHER Feb 23

Moderate Drizzle

48°F

38°F

Low

Drizzle, not freezing, continuous, moderate, Generally favorable conditions for burning.

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About

Powder River Rural Fire Protection District

The Powder River Rural Fire Protection District serves the community of Sumpter, Oregon, providing essential fire protection and emergency services to the local area.

Public Contact Information

Public Status Page
https://beforeyouburn.com/a/powder-river-rural-fire-protection-district
Non-Emergency Phone
(541) 519-4665

Established to safeguard the lives and property of Sumpter residents, the Powder River Rural Fire Protection District is dedicated to delivering high-quality fire suppression, prevention, and emergency response services. The district operates with a commitment to community safety, preparedness, and education, ensuring that residents are well-informed and protected. Over the years, the department has evolved to meet the growing needs of the community, incorporating modern techniques and equipment. With a team of trained and dedicated personnel, the district is always ready to respond to emergencies and support the community in times of need.

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7-Day Fire Weather Forecast

Powder River Rural Fire Protection District, Po Box 173, Sumpter, Or 97877

Today

Feb 23

47.9°F 38.2°F

Moderate Drizzle

Low Fire Conditions

Drizzle, not freezing, continuous, moderate, Generally favorable conditions for burning.

Daylight	6:39am - 5:32pm
Precipitation	53%, 2.5 mm
Rel. Humidity	47 - 87 %
Winds	SW 8.5 - 19.7 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.33 m³/m³

Tue

Feb 24

44.4°F 35.3°F

Light Continuous Snow

Low Fire Conditions

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

Daylight	6:37am - 5:33pm
Precipitation	88%, 10.03 mm
Rel. Humidity	78 - 99 %
Winds	NW 14.7 - 37.8 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.38 m³/m³

Wed

Feb 25

36.7°F 23°F

Light Continuous Snow

Low Fire Conditions

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

Daylight	6:36am - 5:34pm
Precipitation	38%, 0.7 mm
Rel. Humidity	56 - 87 %
Winds	NW 14.4 - 34.4 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.37 m³/m³

Thu

Feb 26

41.5°F 22.1°F

Cloudy

Low Fire Conditions

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

Daylight	6:34am - 5:36pm
Precipitation	1%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity	39 - 85 %
Winds	NW 4.7 - 6.5 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.36 m³/m³

Fri

Feb 27

47.6°F 25.7°F

Cloudy

Low Fire Conditions

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

Daylight	6:32am - 5:37pm
Precipitation	9%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity	37 - 82 %
Winds	NW 5.3 - 10.3 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.36 m³/m³

Sat

Feb 28

42.3°F 28.5°F

Slight Drizzle

Low Fire Conditions

Drizzle, not freezing, continuous, slight, Generally favorable conditions for burning.

Daylight	6:31am - 5:38pm
Precipitation	27%, 0.3 mm
Rel. Humidity	52 - 97 %
Winds	NE 4.4 - 4.9 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.35 m³/m³

Sun

Mar 1

44.7°F 31.6°F

Fog or Ice

Low Fire Conditions

Fog or ice fog, sky invisible, no appreciable change, Generally favorable conditions for burning.

Daylight	6:29am - 5:40pm
Precipitation	16%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity	66 - 98 %
Winds	NW 5.6 - 9.4 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.35 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 Feb 23 6:24pm.

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