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South Sherman Fire Protection District

South Sherman Fire Protection District

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LOCAL FIRE WEATHER Jan 17

South Sherman Fire Protection District
Fog or Ice
29°F
27°F

Moderate

Fog or ice fog, sky invisible, no appreciable change, elevated winds forecasted for today.

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South Sherman Fire Protection District

County: Sherman

The South Sherman Fire District serves over 387 square miles in southern Sherman County, Oregon, known for its dry conditions and challenging terrain. The district is entirely volunteer-operated, with approximately 25 members under the leadership of Chief Andy Miller. The district’s fleet includes various specialized vehicles for fire protection, including brush trucks and water tenders. The district is overseen by an elected Board of Directors, each serving a four-year term. 

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7-Day Fire Weather Forecast

South Sherman Fire Protection District, 109 Mill St, Grass Valley, OR 97029, USA

Today

Jan 17
28.6°F 27.1°F
Fog or Ice
Moderate Fire Conditions

Fog or ice fog, sky invisible, no appreciable change, elevated winds forecasted for today.

Daylight 7:37am - 4:49pm
Precipitation 1%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity 97 - 99 %
Winds E 11.2 - 16.8 mp/h
Soil Moisture 0.27 m³/m³

Sun

Jan 18
44.7°F 26.5°F
Fog or Ice
Low Fire Conditions

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

Daylight 7:36am - 4:50pm
Precipitation 2%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity 61 - 98 %
Winds SE 7.2 - 11.6 mp/h
Soil Moisture 0.27 m³/m³

Mon

Jan 19
40°F 29.6°F
Clear
Low Fire Conditions

Cloud development not observed or not observable, Generally favorable conditions for burning.

Daylight 7:35am - 4:51pm
Precipitation 1%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity 54 - 76 %
Winds ENE 4.2 - 7.2 mp/h
Soil Moisture 0.27 m³/m³

Tue

Jan 20
41.9°F 32.5°F
Cloudy
Low Fire Conditions

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

Daylight 7:35am - 4:53pm
Precipitation 0%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity 54 - 76 %
Winds NE 9.2 - 7.4 mp/h
Soil Moisture 0.26 m³/m³

Wed

Jan 21
38.3°F 32.2°F
Cloudy
Low Fire Conditions

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

Daylight 7:34am - 4:54pm
Precipitation 1%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity 61 - 78 %
Winds NE 6.1 - 7.6 mp/h
Soil Moisture 0.26 m³/m³

Thu

Jan 22
44.6°F 32.4°F
Cloudy
High Fire Conditions

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

Daylight 7:33am - 4:55pm
Precipitation 7%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity 52 - 84 %
Winds W 5 - 26.4 mp/h
Soil Moisture 0.26 m³/m³

Fri

Jan 23
40.8°F 21°F
Light Continuous Snow
High Fire Conditions

Continuous fall of snowflakes, slight, very high winds forecasted for today.

Daylight 7:32am - 4:57pm
Precipitation 18%, 2.3 mm
Rel. Humidity 68 - 95 %
Winds NNE 20.3 - 35.6 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 Jan 17 9:34am.

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