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LOCAL FIRE WEATHER Feb 13

Moderate Drizzle

48°F

42°F

Moderate

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

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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

Feb 13

48.3°F 41.9°F

Moderate Drizzle

Moderate Fire Conditions

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

Daylight	7:14am - 5:34pm
Precipitation	75%, 2.2 mm
Rel. Humidity	78 - 93 %
Winds	S 7.8 - 22.1 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.29 m³/m³

Sat

Feb 14

47.4°F 38.9°F

Cloudy

High Fire Conditions

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

Daylight	7:13am - 5:36pm
Precipitation	36%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity	73 - 97 %
Winds	N 11.6 - 27.5 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.31 m³/m³

Sun

Feb 15

50.4°F 38.9°F

Cloudy

Moderate Fire Conditions

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

Daylight	7:11am - 5:37pm
Precipitation	22%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity	75 - 94 %
Winds	N 6.9 - 15 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.32 m³/m³

Mon

Feb 16

44.4°F 39°F

Continuous Rain

Moderate Fire Conditions

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

Daylight	7:10am - 5:39pm
Precipitation	57%, 11.1 mm
Rel. Humidity	77 - 95 %
Winds	S 9.9 - 17.9 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.34 m³/m³

Tue

Feb 17

44.9°F 36.5°F

Moderate Drizzle

Moderate Fire Conditions

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

Daylight	7:08am - 5:40pm
Precipitation	45%, 5.9 mm
Rel. Humidity	60 - 99 %
Winds	S 9.4 - 18.3 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.32 m³/m³

Wed

Feb 18

46°F 32.7°F

Slight Drizzle

Low Fire Conditions

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

Daylight	7:07am - 5:41pm
Precipitation	44%, 0.3 mm
Rel. Humidity	52 - 92 %
Winds	SW 3.3 - 6.7 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.31 m³/m³

Thu

Feb 19

41.9°F 35.2°F

Slight Drizzle

Moderate Fire Conditions

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

Daylight	7:05am - 5:43pm
Precipitation	70%, 0.9 mm
Rel. Humidity	86 - 97 %
Winds	SW 10.1 - 22.8 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.33 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 6:09pm.

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