Mist-Birkenfeld Rural Fire Protection District

Current Conditions

LOCAL FIRE WEATHER Feb 13

Heavy Drizzle

48°F

40°F

Moderate

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

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About

Mist-Birkenfeld Rural Fire Protection District

The Mist-Birkenfeld Rural Fire Protection District provides fire protection and emergency services to the rural communities of Mist and Birkenfeld in Columbia County, Oregon.

Public Contact Information

Website
https://www.mistbirkenfeldrfpd.org/
Public Status Page
https://pfsadmin-staging.alp1n3.com/a/mist-birkenfeld-rural-fire-protection-district
Non-Emergency Phone
(503) 755-2710

Founded to serve the rural areas of Mist and Birkenfeld, the Mist-Birkenfeld Rural Fire Protection District is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of its community members. The agency offers a range of services including fire suppression, emergency medical response, and public safety education. With a dedicated team of volunteers and professional staff, the district focuses on rapid response and effective management of emergencies. The district also engages with the community through various outreach programs to promote fire safety and preparedness.

Boundary Map

7-Day Fire Weather Forecast

Mist-Birkenfeld Rural Fire Protection District, 12525 Hwy 202, Mist, Or 97016

Today

Feb 13

47.5°F 40.2°F

Heavy Drizzle

Moderate Fire Conditions

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

Daylight	7:17am - 5:36pm
Precipitation	96%, 6.6 mm
Rel. Humidity	80 - 96 %
Winds	S 7 - 19 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.30 m³/m³

Sat

Feb 14

45.3°F 36.7°F

Moderate Drizzle

Moderate Fire Conditions

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

Daylight	7:16am - 5:37pm
Precipitation	13%, 1.8 mm
Rel. Humidity	62 - 95 %
Winds	NNE 6.5 - 19.7 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.31 m³/m³

Sun

Feb 15

46°F 38°F

Fog or Ice

Low Fire Conditions

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

Daylight	7:14am - 5:38pm
Precipitation	18%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity	82 - 99 %
Winds	NE 3.9 - 13.6 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.29 m³/m³

Mon

Feb 16

38.7°F 33.6°F

Light Continuous Snow

Moderate Fire Conditions

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

Daylight	7:13am - 5:40pm
Precipitation	69%, 9 mm
Rel. Humidity	91 - 99 %
Winds	SSE 6.7 - 18.8 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.29 m³/m³

Tue

Feb 17

40.5°F 28.9°F

Slight Snow Showers

Moderate Fire Conditions

Snow shower(s), slight, elevated winds forecasted for today.

Daylight	7:11am - 5:41pm
Precipitation	57%, 3.7 mm
Rel. Humidity	77 - 100 %
Winds	SSE 8.7 - 15.9 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.29 m³/m³

Wed

Feb 18

43.3°F 27.1°F

Slight Drizzle

Low Fire Conditions

Drizzle, not freezing, continuous, slight, Favorable conditions for burning.

Daylight	7:09am - 5:43pm
Precipitation	62%, 1.2 mm
Rel. Humidity	73 - 98 %
Winds	SSW 4.1 - 8.1 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.29 m³/m³

Thu

Feb 19

38.7°F 33.3°F

Light Continuous Snow

Moderate Fire Conditions

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

Daylight	7:08am - 5:44pm
Precipitation	81%, 1.8 mm
Rel. Humidity	92 - 99 %
Winds	WSW 10.6 - 24.6 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.32 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 13 6:08pm.

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