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Powder River Rural Fire Protection District

Powder River Rural Fire Protection District

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LOCAL FIRE WEATHER Feb 13

Powder River Rural Fire Protection District
Cloudy
38°F
27°F

Low

Clouds generally forming or developing, Favorable conditions for burning.

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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.

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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 13
37.9°F 27.4°F
Cloudy
Low Fire Conditions

Clouds generally forming or developing, Favorable conditions for burning.

Daylight 6:55am - 5:18pm
Precipitation 3%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity 76 - 96 %
Winds ENE 6.7 - 8.3 mp/h
Soil Moisture 0.31 m³/m³

Sat

Feb 14
38.2°F 31.8°F
Light Continuous Snow
Low Fire Conditions

Continuous fall of snowflakes, moderate, Favorable conditions for burning.

Daylight 6:54am - 5:19pm
Precipitation 46%, 5 mm
Rel. Humidity 69 - 99 %
Winds NNE 4.5 - 8.9 mp/h
Soil Moisture 0.31 m³/m³

Sun

Feb 15
44°F 32.6°F
Cloudy
Moderate Fire Conditions

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

Daylight 6:52am - 5:21pm
Precipitation 31%, 0.05 mm
Rel. Humidity 55 - 82 %
Winds ENE 8.3 - 15.2 mp/h
Soil Moisture 0.31 m³/m³

Mon

Feb 16
41.8°F 31.4°F
Slight Drizzle
High Fire Conditions

Drizzle, not freezing, continuous, slight, very high winds forecasted for today.

Daylight 6:50am - 5:22pm
Precipitation 69%, 0.4 mm
Rel. Humidity 52 - 94 %
Winds SSE 12.9 - 25.1 mp/h
Soil Moisture 0.31 m³/m³

Tue

Feb 17
33°F 24.8°F
Slight Snow Showers
Moderate Fire Conditions

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

Daylight 6:49am - 5:23pm
Precipitation 68%, 2.5 mm
Rel. Humidity 36 - 92 %
Winds SW 12.6 - 15.4 mp/h
Soil Moisture 0.31 m³/m³

Wed

Feb 18
33.2°F 21.4°F
Slight Drizzle
Low Fire Conditions

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

Daylight 6:47am - 5:25pm
Precipitation 45%, 0.6 mm
Rel. Humidity 36 - 81 %
Winds NW 7.5 - 10.7 mp/h
Soil Moisture 0.31 m³/m³

Thu

Feb 19
28.2°F 20.5°F
Light Continuous Snow
High Fire Conditions

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

Daylight 6:46am - 5:26pm
Precipitation 58%, 1.5 mm
Rel. Humidity 60 - 94 %
Winds W 11.8 - 28.4 mp/h
Soil Moisture 0.30 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 6:07pm.

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