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FNUS56 KPDT 232219  
FWFPDT  
 
FIRE WEATHER PLANNING FORECAST FOR OREGON  
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PENDLETON OR  
320 PM PDT WED JUL 23 2008  
 
   
DISCUSSION
 
THE AIR MASS WILL CONTINUE TO STABILIZE THIS EVENING  
AND OVERNIGHT DUE TO WESTERLY FLOW ACROSS THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST.  
WINDS IN THE COLUMBIA BASIN AND CASCADE EAST SLOPES WILL BE LOCALLY  
BREEZY LATE THIS AFTERNOON AND THIS EVENING AS MARINE AIR PUSHES  
THROUGH THE CASCADE GAPS. TEMPERATURES WILL GRADUALLY INCREASE AND  
RH'S WILL GRADUALLY DECREASE THURSDAY AND FRIDAY. LOCAL WIND AND RH  
PROBLEMS MAY ARISE AGAIN BY FRIDAY. COOLER TEMPERATURES WITH RISING  
RH VALUES WILL RETURN WITH ANOTHER PUSH OF MARINE AIR THIS WEEKEND.  
 
***WINDS ARE 20 FOOT 10 MINUTE AVERAGES***  
***CWR-CHANCE OF WETTING RAIN 0.10 OR GREATER***  
 
HIGH ELEVATION HAINES INDEX OBSERVED WEDNESDAY MORNING JULY 23  
SALEM...3 MEDFORD...4 SPOKANE...2 BOISE...2  
 
ORZ609-WAZ609-241115-  
EAST SLOPES OF NORTH OREGON CASCADES-  
EAST SLOPES OF THE SOUTHERN WASHINGTON CASCADES-  
320 PM PDT WED JUL 23 2008  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER..............CLEAR.  
MIN TEMPERATURE..........45-51.  
MAX HUMIDITY.............61-76 PERCENT...EXCEPT 50-65 PERCENT  
RIDGES.  
HUMIDITY RECOVERY........GOOD...EXCEPT MODERATE RIDGES.  
20-FOOT WINDS............  
VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...WEST WINDS 9 TO 16 MPH DECREASING TO 5 TO  
10 MPH AFTER MIDNIGHT. IN THE EASTERN  
COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE...WEST WINDS 15 TO 22  
MPH DECREASING TO 6 TO 12 MPH AFTER  
MIDNIGHT.  
RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....WEST WINDS 5 TO 11 MPH.  
CWR......................0 PERCENT.  
LAL......................1.  
HAINES INDEX.............4 (LOW).  
   
THURSDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER..............SUNNY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE..........83-88...EXCEPT 74-82 RIDGES.  
MIN HUMIDITY.............18-24 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS............  
VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...UPSLOPE LESS THAN 5 MPH BECOMING SOUTHWEST  
3 TO 8 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON. IN THE  
EASTERN COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE...WEST WINDS  
3 TO 6 MPH SHIFTING TO THE EAST 4 TO 9 MPH  
IN THE AFTERNOON.  
RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....SOUTHWEST WINDS 3 TO 7 MPH.  
CWR......................0 PERCENT.  
LAL......................1.  
HAINES INDEX.............4 (LOW).  
   
THURSDAY NIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER..............CLEAR.  
MIN TEMPERATURE..........50-55.  
MAX HUMIDITY.............58-72 PERCENT.  
HUMIDITY RECOVERY........MODERATE.  
20-FOOT WINDS............  
VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...WEST WINDS 2 TO 7 MPH.  
RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....WEST WINDS 3 TO 6 MPH.  
CWR......................0 PERCENT.  
LAL......................1.  
HAINES INDEX.............4 (LOW).  
   
FRIDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER..............SUNNY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE..........80-87...EXCEPT 73-80 RIDGES.  
MIN HUMIDITY.............19-26 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS............  
VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...WEST WINDS 2 TO 6 MPH INCREASING TO 7  
TO 13 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....WEST WINDS 3 TO 6 MPH INCREASING TO 7  
TO 12 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
CWR......................0 PERCENT.  
LAL......................1.  
HAINES INDEX.............3 (VERY LOW).  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
 
   
SATURDAY
 
CLEAR. LOWS 50 TO 55. HIGHS 75 TO 81. WEST WINDS 5 TO  
11 MPH.    
SUNDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 50 TO 56. HIGHS 79 TO 87. WEST WINDS  
6 TO 13 MPH.    
MONDAY
 
CLEAR. LOWS 49 TO 55. HIGHS 78 TO 86. WEST WINDS 3 TO  
8 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
CLEAR. LOWS 50 TO 56. HIGHS 77 TO 85. WEST WINDS 4 TO  
9 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY
 
CLEAR. LOWS 49 TO 55. HIGHS 75 TO 85. WEST WINDS  
3 TO 8 MPH.  
 

 
 
ORZ610-241115-  
EAST SLOPES OF CENTRAL OREGON CASCADES-  
320 PM PDT WED JUL 23 2008  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER..............CLEAR.  
MIN TEMPERATURE..........39-45.  
MAX HUMIDITY.............60-75 PERCENT.  
HUMIDITY RECOVERY........GOOD.  
20-FOOT WINDS............  
VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...SOUTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 11 MPH DECREASING  
TO 3 TO 6 MPH AFTER MIDNIGHT.  
RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....NORTHWEST WINDS 4 TO 9 MPH.  
CWR......................0 PERCENT.  
LAL......................1.  
HAINES INDEX.............4 (LOW).  
   
THURSDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER..............SUNNY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE..........83-88...EXCEPT 75-80 RIDGES.  
MIN HUMIDITY.............15-21 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS............  
VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...UPSLOPE LESS THAN 5 MPH BECOMING NORTH 3  
TO 6 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....NORTHWEST WINDS 2 TO 6 MPH.  
CWR......................0 PERCENT.  
LAL......................1.  
HAINES INDEX.............5 (MODERATE).  
   
THURSDAY NIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER..............CLEAR.  
MIN TEMPERATURE..........45-51.  
MAX HUMIDITY.............61-76 PERCENT.  
HUMIDITY RECOVERY........GOOD.  
20-FOOT WINDS............  
VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...NORTH WINDS 3 TO 6 MPH IN THE EVENING  
BECOMING DRAINAGE WINDS LESS THAN 5 MPH.  
RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....NORTHWEST WINDS 2 TO 5 MPH IN THE EVENING  
BECOMING LIGHT WINDS LESS THAN 5 MPH.  
CWR......................0 PERCENT.  
LAL......................1.  
HAINES INDEX.............4 (LOW).  
   
FRIDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER..............SUNNY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE..........83-88...EXCEPT 72-78 RIDGES.  
MIN HUMIDITY.............16-22 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS............  
VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...UPSLOPE LESS THAN 5 MPH BECOMING NORTHWEST  
5 TO 10 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....LIGHT LESS THAN 5 MPH BECOMING WEST 6 TO  
11 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
CWR......................0 PERCENT.  
LAL......................1.  
HAINES INDEX.............3 (VERY LOW).  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
 
   
SATURDAY
 
CLEAR. LOWS 46 TO 51. HIGHS 73 TO 82. WEST WINDS 6 TO  
12 MPH.    
SUNDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 46 TO 53. HIGHS 77 TO 87. WEST WINDS  
4 TO 9 MPH.    
MONDAY
 
CLEAR. LOWS 47 TO 52. HIGHS 76 TO 85. WEST WINDS 2 TO  
6 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
CLEAR. LOWS 47 TO 52. HIGHS 74 TO 84. WEST WINDS 4 TO  
9 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY
 
CLEAR. LOWS 46 TO 52. HIGHS 71 TO 85. WEST WINDS  
3 TO 8 MPH.  
 

 
 
ORZ611-241115-  
DESCHUTES NATIONAL FOREST-  
320 PM PDT WED JUL 23 2008  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER..............CLEAR.  
MIN TEMPERATURE..........40-45.  
MAX HUMIDITY.............53-68 PERCENT.  
HUMIDITY RECOVERY........MODERATE.  
20-FOOT WINDS............  
VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...NORTHWEST WINDS 6 TO 11 MPH IN THE EVENING  
BECOMING DRAINAGE WINDS LESS THAN 5 MPH.  
RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....NORTHWEST WINDS 4 TO 9 MPH.  
CWR......................0 PERCENT.  
LAL......................1.  
HAINES INDEX.............5 (MODERATE).  
   
THURSDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER..............SUNNY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE..........81-87...EXCEPT 76-82 RIDGES.  
MIN HUMIDITY.............13-19 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS............  
VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...UPSLOPE LESS THAN 5 MPH.  
RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....SOUTH WINDS 2 TO 5 MPH.  
CWR......................0 PERCENT.  
LAL......................1.  
HAINES INDEX.............5 (MODERATE).  
   
THURSDAY NIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER..............CLEAR.  
MIN TEMPERATURE..........43-48.  
MAX HUMIDITY.............55-70 PERCENT.  
HUMIDITY RECOVERY........GOOD...EXCEPT MODERATE RIDGES.  
20-FOOT WINDS............  
VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...DRAINAGE WINDS LESS THAN 5 MPH.  
RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....SOUTHEAST WINDS 2 TO 5 MPH IN THE EVENING  
BECOMING LIGHT WINDS LESS THAN 5 MPH.  
CWR......................0 PERCENT.  
LAL......................1.  
HAINES INDEX.............4 (LOW).  
   
FRIDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER..............SUNNY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE..........81-89...EXCEPT 73-82 RIDGES.  
MIN HUMIDITY.............14-20 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS............  
VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...UPSLOPE LESS THAN 5 MPH BECOMING WEST 5 TO  
8 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....LIGHT LESS THAN 5 MPH BECOMING WEST 5 TO  
10 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
CWR......................0 PERCENT.  
LAL......................1.  
HAINES INDEX.............3 (VERY LOW).  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
 
   
SATURDAY
 
CLEAR. LOWS 42 TO 49. HIGHS 72 TO 82. NORTHWEST WINDS  
6 TO 12 MPH.    
SUNDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 43 TO 49. HIGHS 74 TO 84. NORTHWEST  
WINDS 3 TO 8 MPH.    
MONDAY
 
CLEAR. LOWS 43 TO 51. HIGHS 73 TO 83. WEST WINDS 1 TO  
6 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
CLEAR. LOWS 42 TO 51. HIGHS 73 TO 81. WEST WINDS 2 TO  
7 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY
 
CLEAR. LOWS 42 TO 50. HIGHS 70 TO 80. WEST WINDS  
2 TO 7 MPH.  
 

 
 
ORZ630-241115-  
CENTRAL MOUNTAINS OF OREGON-  
320 PM PDT WED JUL 23 2008  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER..............CLEAR.  
MIN TEMPERATURE..........39-48...EXCEPT 45-50 RIDGES.  
MAX HUMIDITY.............53-68 PERCENT...EXCEPT 41-48 PERCENT  
RIDGES.  
HUMIDITY RECOVERY........MODERATE...EXCEPT POOR RIDGES.  
20-FOOT WINDS............  
VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...NORTHWEST WINDS 7 TO 12 MPH BECOMING WEST  
2 TO 5 MPH AFTER MIDNIGHT.  
RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....NORTH WINDS 7 TO 12 MPH SHIFTING TO THE  
NORTHWEST 3 TO 6 MPH AFTER MIDNIGHT.  
CWR......................0 PERCENT.  
LAL......................1.  
HAINES INDEX.............4 (LOW).  
   
THURSDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER..............SUNNY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE..........84-89...EXCEPT 79-84 RIDGES.  
MIN HUMIDITY.............11-16 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS............  
VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...UPSLOPE LESS THAN 5 MPH BECOMING NORTHEAST  
3 TO 6 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....NORTHEAST WINDS 2 TO 6 MPH.  
CWR......................0 PERCENT.  
LAL......................1.  
HAINES INDEX.............4 (LOW).  
   
THURSDAY NIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER..............CLEAR.  
MIN TEMPERATURE..........46-52.  
MAX HUMIDITY.............52-67 PERCENT...EXCEPT 42-48 PERCENT  
RIDGES.  
HUMIDITY RECOVERY........MODERATE...EXCEPT POOR RIDGES.  
20-FOOT WINDS............  
VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...NORTHEAST WINDS 3 TO 6 MPH IN THE EVENING  
BECOMING DRAINAGE WINDS LESS THAN 5 MPH.  
RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....NORTHEAST WINDS 2 TO 6 MPH SHIFTING TO THE  
WEST AFTER MIDNIGHT.  
CWR......................0 PERCENT.  
LAL......................1.  
HAINES INDEX.............4 (LOW).  
   
FRIDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER..............SUNNY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE..........86-91...EXCEPT 81-86 RIDGES.  
MIN HUMIDITY.............11-17 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS............  
VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...UPSLOPE LESS THAN 5 MPH BECOMING NORTHWEST  
5 TO 8 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....LIGHT LESS THAN 5 MPH BECOMING NORTHWEST 5  
TO 10 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
CWR......................0 PERCENT.  
LAL......................1.  
HAINES INDEX.............4 (LOW).  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
 
   
SATURDAY
 
CLEAR. LOWS 46 TO 52. HIGHS 79 TO 87. NORTHWEST WINDS  
4 TO 9 MPH.    
SUNDAY
 
CLEAR. LOWS 45 TO 53. HIGHS 81 TO 88. NORTHWEST WINDS  
4 TO 9 MPH.    
MONDAY
 
CLEAR. LOWS 46 TO 53. HIGHS 81 TO 88. WEST WINDS 1 TO  
6 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
CLEAR. LOWS 46 TO 53. HIGHS 80 TO 87. WEST WINDS 2 TO  
7 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY
 
CLEAR. LOWS 46 TO 53. HIGHS 76 TO 86. WEST WINDS  
2 TO 7 MPH.  
 

 
 
ORZ631-WAZ631-241115-  
COLUMBIA BASIN OF OREGON-LOWER COLUMBIA BASIN OF WASHINGTON-  
320 PM PDT WED JUL 23 2008  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER..............CLEAR.  
MIN TEMPERATURE..........49-54.  
MAX HUMIDITY.............54-69 PERCENT...EXCEPT 48-57 PERCENT  
RIDGES.  
HUMIDITY RECOVERY........MODERATE.  
20-FOOT WINDS............  
VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...WEST WINDS 10 TO 17 MPH BECOMING SOUTHWEST  
3 TO 6 MPH AFTER MIDNIGHT.  
RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....WEST WINDS 10 TO 17 MPH BECOMING SOUTHWEST  
3 TO 7 MPH AFTER MIDNIGHT.  
CWR......................0 PERCENT.  
LAL......................1.  
HAINES INDEX.............4 (LOW).  
   
THURSDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER..............SUNNY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE..........84-91...EXCEPT 80-85 RIDGES.  
MIN HUMIDITY.............14-19 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS............  
VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...SOUTHWEST WINDS 2 TO 5 MPH SHIFTING TO THE  
NORTHEAST 2 TO 6 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....WEST WINDS 3 TO 6 MPH SHIFTING TO THE  
NORTHEAST IN THE AFTERNOON.  
CWR......................0 PERCENT.  
LAL......................1.  
HAINES INDEX.............5 (MODERATE).  
   
THURSDAY NIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER..............CLEAR.  
MIN TEMPERATURE..........53-59.  
MAX HUMIDITY.............52-66 PERCENT...EXCEPT 47-55 PERCENT  
RIDGES.  
HUMIDITY RECOVERY........MODERATE.  
20-FOOT WINDS............  
VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...NORTHEAST WINDS 2 TO 6 MPH IN THE EVENING  
BECOMING DRAINAGE WINDS LESS THAN 5 MPH.  
RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....NORTHEAST WINDS 3 TO 6 MPH SHIFTING TO THE  
WEST AFTER MIDNIGHT.  
CWR......................0 PERCENT.  
LAL......................1.  
HAINES INDEX.............4 (LOW).  
   
FRIDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER..............SUNNY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE..........86-94...EXCEPT 81-88 RIDGES.  
MIN HUMIDITY.............13-18 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS............  
VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...UPSLOPE LESS THAN 5 MPH BECOMING WEST 5  
TO 10 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....WEST WINDS 3 TO 6 MPH INCREASING TO 6  
TO 11 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
CWR......................0 PERCENT.  
LAL......................1.  
HAINES INDEX.............4 (LOW).  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
 
   
SATURDAY
 
CLEAR. LOWS 54 TO 62. HIGHS 81 TO 89. WEST WINDS 5 TO  
10 MPH.    
SUNDAY
 
CLEAR. LOWS 55 TO 61. HIGHS 85 TO 93. WEST WINDS 6 TO  
12 MPH.    
MONDAY
 
CLEAR. LOWS 54 TO 61. HIGHS 85 TO 93. WEST WINDS 2 TO  
7 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
CLEAR. LOWS 55 TO 61. HIGHS 84 TO 91. WEST WINDS 4 TO  
9 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY
 
CLEAR. LOWS 55 TO 62. HIGHS 81 TO 90. WEST WINDS  
3 TO 8 MPH.  
 

 
 
ORZ632-241115-  
SOUTHERN BLUE AND STRAWBERRY MOUNTAINS-  
320 PM PDT WED JUL 23 2008  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER..............CLEAR.  
MIN TEMPERATURE..........40-47.  
MAX HUMIDITY.............56-71 PERCENT...EXCEPT 44-59 PERCENT  
RIDGES.  
HUMIDITY RECOVERY........MODERATE.  
20-FOOT WINDS............  
VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...NORTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH IN THE EVENING  
BECOMING DRAINAGE WINDS LESS THAN 5 MPH.  
RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....NORTHWEST WINDS 6 TO 11 MPH DECREASING TO  
3 TO 6 MPH AFTER MIDNIGHT.  
CWR......................0 PERCENT.  
LAL......................1.  
HAINES INDEX.............4 (LOW).  
   
THURSDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER..............SUNNY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE..........81-89...EXCEPT 77-82 RIDGES.  
MIN HUMIDITY.............12-18 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS............  
VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...UPSLOPE LESS THAN 5 MPH BECOMING NORTHEAST  
2 TO 5 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....LIGHT LESS THAN 5 MPH BECOMING NORTH 2 TO  
5 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
CWR......................0 PERCENT.  
LAL......................1.  
HAINES INDEX.............4 (LOW).  
   
THURSDAY NIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER..............CLEAR.  
MIN TEMPERATURE..........46-52.  
MAX HUMIDITY.............55-70 PERCENT...EXCEPT 44-56 PERCENT  
RIDGES.  
HUMIDITY RECOVERY........MODERATE.  
20-FOOT WINDS............  
VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...DRAINAGE WINDS LESS THAN 5 MPH.  
RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....NORTH WINDS 2 TO 5 MPH IN THE EVENING  
BECOMING LIGHT WINDS LESS THAN 5 MPH.  
CWR......................0 PERCENT.  
LAL......................1.  
HAINES INDEX.............4 (LOW).  
   
FRIDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER..............SUNNY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE..........84-91...EXCEPT 80-85 RIDGES.  
MIN HUMIDITY.............11-17 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS............  
VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...UPSLOPE LESS THAN 5 MPH BECOMING NORTHWEST  
5 TO 8 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....LIGHT LESS THAN 5 MPH BECOMING WEST 5 TO  
10 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
CWR......................0 PERCENT.  
LAL......................1.  
HAINES INDEX.............4 (LOW).  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
 
   
SATURDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 47 TO 53. HIGHS 77 TO 86.  
NORTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 11 MPH.    
SUNDAY
 
CLEAR. LOWS 45 TO 52. HIGHS 78 TO 88. NORTHWEST WINDS  
3 TO 8 MPH.    
MONDAY
 
CLEAR. LOWS 46 TO 53. HIGHS 80 TO 89. NORTHWEST WINDS  
1 TO 5 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
CLEAR. LOWS 47 TO 54. HIGHS 79 TO 88. WEST WINDS 2 TO  
7 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY
 
CLEAR. LOWS 47 TO 53. HIGHS 75 TO 88. WEST WINDS  
2 TO 7 MPH.  
 

 
 
ORZ633-WAZ633-241115-  
NORTHERN BLUE MOUNTAINS OF OREGON-BLUE MOUNTAINS OF WASHINGTON-  
320 PM PDT WED JUL 23 2008  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER..............CLEAR.  
MIN TEMPERATURE..........43-50.  
MAX HUMIDITY.............58-73 PERCENT...EXCEPT 50-60 PERCENT  
RIDGES.  
HUMIDITY RECOVERY........GOOD...EXCEPT MODERATE RIDGES.  
20-FOOT WINDS............  
VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...WEST WINDS 4 TO 9 MPH.  
RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....WEST WINDS 4 TO 9 MPH.  
CWR......................0 PERCENT.  
LAL......................1.  
HAINES INDEX.............4 (LOW).  
   
THURSDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER..............SUNNY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE..........78-87...EXCEPT 72-78 RIDGES.  
MIN HUMIDITY.............16-22 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS............  
VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...UPSLOPE LESS THAN 5 MPH.  
RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....LIGHT LESS THAN 5 MPH BECOMING NORTHEAST 2  
TO 5 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
CWR......................0 PERCENT.  
LAL......................1.  
HAINES INDEX.............5 (MODERATE).  
   
THURSDAY NIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER..............CLEAR.  
MIN TEMPERATURE..........47-54.  
MAX HUMIDITY.............49-64 PERCENT.  
HUMIDITY RECOVERY........MODERATE.  
20-FOOT WINDS............  
VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...DRAINAGE WINDS LESS THAN 5 MPH.  
RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....NORTHEAST WINDS 2 TO 5 MPH IN THE EVENING  
BECOMING LIGHT WINDS LESS THAN 5 MPH.  
CWR......................0 PERCENT.  
LAL......................1.  
HAINES INDEX.............4 (LOW).  
   
FRIDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER..............MOSTLY SUNNY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE..........81-90...EXCEPT 75-82 RIDGES.  
MIN HUMIDITY.............14-20 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS............  
VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...UPSLOPE LESS THAN 5 MPH BECOMING NORTHWEST  
5 TO 8 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....LIGHT LESS THAN 5 MPH BECOMING NORTHWEST 5  
TO 8 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
CWR......................0 PERCENT.  
LAL......................1.  
HAINES INDEX.............4 (LOW).  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
 
   
SATURDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 50 TO 55. HIGHS 74 TO 85. WEST  
WINDS 5 TO 11 MPH.    
SUNDAY
 
CLEAR. LOWS 46 TO 54. HIGHS 78 TO 90. NORTHWEST WINDS  
3 TO 8 MPH.    
MONDAY
 
CLEAR. LOWS 50 TO 55. HIGHS 78 TO 89. WEST WINDS 2 TO  
6 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
CLEAR. LOWS 49 TO 55. HIGHS 77 TO 88. WEST WINDS 2 TO  
7 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY
 
CLEAR. LOWS 49 TO 55. HIGHS 76 TO 87. NORTHWEST  
WINDS 2 TO 7 MPH.  
 

 
 
ORZ634-241115-  
EAGLE CAP DISTRICT-  
320 PM PDT WED JUL 23 2008  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER..............CLEAR.  
MIN TEMPERATURE..........44-49...EXCEPT 39-44 RIDGES.  
MAX HUMIDITY.............62-77 PERCENT...EXCEPT 55-64 PERCENT  
RIDGES.  
HUMIDITY RECOVERY........GOOD...EXCEPT MODERATE RIDGES.  
20-FOOT WINDS............  
VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...NORTHWEST WINDS 6 TO 11 MPH IN THE EVENING  
BECOMING DRAINAGE WINDS LESS THAN 5 MPH.  
RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....NORTH WINDS 7 TO 12 MPH DECREASING TO 3 TO  
6 MPH AFTER MIDNIGHT.  
CWR......................0 PERCENT.  
LAL......................1.  
HAINES INDEX.............4 (LOW).  
   
THURSDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER..............SUNNY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE..........75-84.  
MIN HUMIDITY.............17-22 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS............  
VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...UPSLOPE LESS THAN 5 MPH BECOMING NORTH 2  
TO 5 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....NORTH WINDS 2 TO 6 MPH.  
CWR......................0 PERCENT.  
LAL......................1.  
HAINES INDEX.............4 (LOW).  
   
THURSDAY NIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER..............CLEAR.  
MIN TEMPERATURE..........43-50.  
MAX HUMIDITY.............50-65 PERCENT...EXCEPT 37-46 PERCENT  
RIDGES.  
HUMIDITY RECOVERY........MODERATE...EXCEPT POOR RIDGES.  
20-FOOT WINDS............  
VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...NORTH WINDS 2 TO 5 MPH IN THE EVENING  
BECOMING DRAINAGE WINDS LESS THAN 5 MPH.  
RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....NORTH WINDS 3 TO 6 MPH IN THE EVENING  
BECOMING LIGHT WINDS LESS THAN 5 MPH.  
CWR......................0 PERCENT.  
LAL......................1.  
HAINES INDEX.............4 (LOW).  
   
FRIDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER..............MOSTLY SUNNY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE..........80-87.  
MIN HUMIDITY.............14-19 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS............  
VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...UPSLOPE LESS THAN 5 MPH BECOMING NORTHWEST  
4 TO 7 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....LIGHT LESS THAN 5 MPH BECOMING SOUTHEAST 5  
TO 10 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
CWR......................0 PERCENT.  
LAL......................1.  
HAINES INDEX.............5 (MODERATE).  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
 
   
SATURDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 47 TO 52. HIGHS 66 TO 81.  
NORTHWEST WINDS 4 TO 9 MPH.    
SUNDAY
 
CLEAR. LOWS 47 TO 52. HIGHS 68 TO 83. NORTHWEST WINDS  
2 TO 7 MPH.    
MONDAY
 
CLEAR. LOWS 48 TO 53. HIGHS 71 TO 84. TERRAIN DRIVEN  
LESS THAN 5 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
CLEAR. LOWS 48 TO 53. HIGHS 72 TO 82. WEST WINDS 1 TO  
6 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY
 
CLEAR. LOWS 47 TO 52. HIGHS 68 TO 82. NORTHWEST  
WINDS 1 TO 5 MPH.  
 

 
 
ORZ635-241115-  
WALLOWA DISTRICT-  
320 PM PDT WED JUL 23 2008  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER..............CLEAR.  
MIN TEMPERATURE..........47-56.  
MAX HUMIDITY.............58-73 PERCENT...EXCEPT 50-57 PERCENT  
RIDGES.  
HUMIDITY RECOVERY........GOOD...EXCEPT MODERATE RIDGES.  
20-FOOT WINDS............  
VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...NORTHWEST WINDS 3 TO 6 MPH IN THE EVENING  
BECOMING DRAINAGE WINDS LESS THAN 5 MPH.  
RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....NORTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 11 MPH DECREASING TO  
3 TO 6 MPH AFTER MIDNIGHT.  
CWR......................0 PERCENT.  
LAL......................1.  
HAINES INDEX.............4 (LOW).  
   
THURSDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER..............SUNNY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE..........82-93...EXCEPT 69-79 RIDGES.  
MIN HUMIDITY.............14-23 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS............  
VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...UPSLOPE LESS THAN 5 MPH.  
RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....LIGHT LESS THAN 5 MPH BECOMING NORTHEAST 2  
TO 5 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
CWR......................0 PERCENT.  
LAL......................1.  
HAINES INDEX.............4 (LOW).  
   
THURSDAY NIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER..............CLEAR.  
MIN TEMPERATURE..........49-58.  
MAX HUMIDITY.............47-62 PERCENT...EXCEPT 34-40 PERCENT  
RIDGES.  
HUMIDITY RECOVERY........MODERATE...EXCEPT POOR RIDGES.  
20-FOOT WINDS............  
VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...DRAINAGE WINDS LESS THAN 5 MPH.  
RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....NORTHEAST WINDS 2 TO 5 MPH IN THE EVENING  
BECOMING LIGHT WINDS LESS THAN 5 MPH.  
CWR......................0 PERCENT.  
LAL......................1.  
HAINES INDEX.............4 (LOW).  
   
FRIDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER..............MOSTLY SUNNY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE..........85-99...EXCEPT 78-84 RIDGES.  
MIN HUMIDITY.............12-20 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS............  
VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...UPSLOPE LESS THAN 5 MPH BECOMING WEST 4 TO  
7 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....LIGHT LESS THAN 5 MPH BECOMING NORTHWEST 5  
TO 8 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
CWR......................0 PERCENT.  
LAL......................1.  
HAINES INDEX.............5 (MODERATE).  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
 
   
SATURDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 51 TO 58. HIGHS 78 TO 89.  
NORTHWEST WINDS 2 TO 7 MPH.    
SUNDAY
 
CLEAR. LOWS 49 TO 57. HIGHS 79 TO 91. NORTHWEST WINDS  
2 TO 7 MPH.    
MONDAY
 
CLEAR. LOWS 51 TO 57. HIGHS 80 TO 91. TERRAIN DRIVEN  
LESS THAN 5 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
CLEAR. LOWS 50 TO 58. HIGHS 79 TO 90. WEST WINDS 1 TO  
6 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY
 
CLEAR. LOWS 51 TO 58. HIGHS 76 TO 89. NORTHWEST  
WINDS 1 TO 6 MPH.  
 

 
 
ORZ638-241115-  
BAKER VALLEY-  
320 PM PDT WED JUL 23 2008  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER..............CLEAR.  
MIN TEMPERATURE..........43-51.  
MAX HUMIDITY.............55-70 PERCENT.  
HUMIDITY RECOVERY........MODERATE.  
20-FOOT WINDS............  
VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...NORTHWEST WINDS 6 TO 13 MPH DECREASING TO  
3 TO 7 MPH AFTER MIDNIGHT.  
RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....NORTHWEST WINDS 6 TO 12 MPH DECREASING TO  
3 TO 7 MPH AFTER MIDNIGHT.  
CWR......................0 PERCENT.  
LAL......................1.  
HAINES INDEX.............4 (LOW).  
   
THURSDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER..............SUNNY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE..........82-89...EXCEPT 71-81 RIDGES.  
MIN HUMIDITY.............11-17 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS............  
VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...UPSLOPE LESS THAN 5 MPH.  
RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....LIGHT LESS THAN 5 MPH.  
CWR......................0 PERCENT.  
LAL......................1.  
HAINES INDEX.............4 (LOW).  
   
THURSDAY NIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER..............CLEAR.  
MIN TEMPERATURE..........46-54.  
MAX HUMIDITY.............47-62 PERCENT.  
HUMIDITY RECOVERY........MODERATE.  
20-FOOT WINDS............  
VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...NORTH WINDS 2 TO 6 MPH IN THE EVENING  
BECOMING DRAINAGE WINDS LESS THAN 5 MPH.  
RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....LIGHT WINDS LESS THAN 5 MPH.  
CWR......................0 PERCENT.  
LAL......................1.  
HAINES INDEX.............5 (MODERATE).  
   
FRIDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER..............SUNNY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE..........89-96...EXCEPT 80-86 RIDGES.  
MIN HUMIDITY.............10-15 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS............  
VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...UPSLOPE LESS THAN 5 MPH BECOMING NORTHWEST  
2 TO 5 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....LIGHT LESS THAN 5 MPH.  
CWR......................0 PERCENT.  
LAL......................1.  
HAINES INDEX.............5 (MODERATE).  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
 
   
SATURDAY
 
CLEAR. LOWS 51 TO 57. HIGHS 83 TO 93. NORTHWEST WINDS  
2 TO 7 MPH.    
SUNDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 51 TO 58. HIGHS 84 TO 95. NORTHWEST  
WINDS 3 TO 8 MPH.    
MONDAY
 
CLEAR. LOWS 48 TO 57. HIGHS 83 TO 93. NORTHWEST WINDS  
2 TO 6 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
CLEAR. LOWS 50 TO 57. HIGHS 81 TO 92. TERRAIN DRIVEN  
LESS THAN 5 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 51 TO 58. HIGHS 81 TO 91. TERRAIN  
DRIVEN LESS THAN 5 MPH.  
 

 
 
WAZ675-241115-  
EASTERN WASHINGTON SOUTHERN COLUMBIA BASIN-  
320 PM PDT WED JUL 23 2008  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER..............CLEAR.  
MIN TEMPERATURE..........50-56.  
MAX HUMIDITY.............56-71 PERCENT...EXCEPT 47-57 PERCENT  
RIDGES.  
HUMIDITY RECOVERY........MODERATE.  
20-FOOT WINDS............  
VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 17 MPH DECREASING TO  
3 TO 7 MPH AFTER MIDNIGHT.  
RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 17 MPH DECREASING TO  
4 TO 9 MPH AFTER MIDNIGHT.  
CWR......................0 PERCENT.  
LAL......................1.  
HAINES INDEX.............4 (LOW).  
   
THURSDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER..............SUNNY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE..........87-92...EXCEPT 80-86 RIDGES.  
MIN HUMIDITY.............13-19 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS............  
VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...UPSLOPE LESS THAN 5 MPH BECOMING EAST 3 TO  
6 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....WEST WINDS 3 TO 6 MPH SHIFTING TO THE EAST  
IN THE AFTERNOON.  
CWR......................0 PERCENT.  
LAL......................1.  
HAINES INDEX.............4 (LOW).  
   
THURSDAY NIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER..............CLEAR.  
MIN TEMPERATURE..........54-60.  
MAX HUMIDITY.............55-70 PERCENT...EXCEPT 45-54 PERCENT  
RIDGES.  
HUMIDITY RECOVERY........MODERATE.  
20-FOOT WINDS............  
VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...DRAINAGE WINDS LESS THAN 5 MPH.  
RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....EAST WINDS 3 TO 6 MPH IN THE EVENING  
BECOMING LIGHT WINDS LESS THAN 5 MPH.  
CWR......................0 PERCENT.  
LAL......................1.  
HAINES INDEX.............4 (LOW).  
   
FRIDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER..............SUNNY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE..........89-96...EXCEPT 84-90 RIDGES.  
MIN HUMIDITY.............12-20 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS............  
VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...UPSLOPE LESS THAN 5 MPH BECOMING SOUTHWEST  
5 TO 8 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....LIGHT LESS THAN 5 MPH BECOMING WEST 5 TO  
10 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
CWR......................0 PERCENT.  
LAL......................1.  
HAINES INDEX.............3 (VERY LOW).  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
 
   
SATURDAY
 
CLEAR. LOWS 55 TO 63. HIGHS 82 TO 91. WEST WINDS 6 TO  
11 MPH.    
SUNDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 55 TO 61. HIGHS 85 TO 94. WEST WINDS  
6 TO 12 MPH.    
MONDAY
 
CLEAR. LOWS 55 TO 62. HIGHS 85 TO 93. WEST WINDS 2 TO  
6 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
CLEAR. LOWS 56 TO 63. HIGHS 84 TO 92. WEST WINDS 4 TO  
9 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY
 
CLEAR. LOWS 55 TO 62. HIGHS 80 TO 91. WEST WINDS  
2 TO 6 MPH.  
 

 
 
WAZ681-241115-  
YAKAMA ALPINE DISTRICT-  
320 PM PDT WED JUL 23 2008  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER..............CLEAR.  
MIN TEMPERATURE..........44-49.  
MAX HUMIDITY.............55-70 PERCENT.  
HUMIDITY RECOVERY........MODERATE.  
20-FOOT WINDS............  
VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...WEST WINDS 7 TO 12 MPH SHIFTING TO THE  
NORTHWEST 3 TO 6 MPH AFTER MIDNIGHT.  
RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....NORTHWEST WINDS 7 TO 12 MPH DECREASING TO  
4 TO 8 MPH AFTER MIDNIGHT.  
CWR......................0 PERCENT.  
LAL......................1.  
HAINES INDEX.............4 (LOW).  
   
THURSDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER..............SUNNY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE..........77-85...EXCEPT 71-78 RIDGES.  
MIN HUMIDITY.............19-26 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS............  
VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...UPSLOPE LESS THAN 5 MPH BECOMING SOUTHEAST  
3 TO 6 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....WEST WINDS 2 TO 5 MPH SHIFTING TO THE  
SOUTH 3 TO 6 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
CWR......................0 PERCENT.  
LAL......................1.  
HAINES INDEX.............4 (LOW).  
   
THURSDAY NIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER..............CLEAR.  
MIN TEMPERATURE..........50-55.  
MAX HUMIDITY.............56-71 PERCENT.  
HUMIDITY RECOVERY........GOOD...EXCEPT MODERATE RIDGES.  
20-FOOT WINDS............  
VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...SOUTHEAST WINDS 3 TO 6 MPH SHIFTING TO THE  
WEST 2 TO 5 MPH AFTER MIDNIGHT.  
RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....SOUTHWEST WINDS 2 TO 6 MPH.  
CWR......................0 PERCENT.  
LAL......................1.  
HAINES INDEX.............4 (LOW).  
   
FRIDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER..............MOSTLY SUNNY.  
MAX TEMPERATURE..........77-86...EXCEPT 70-78 RIDGES.  
MIN HUMIDITY.............21-28 PERCENT.  
20-FOOT WINDS............  
VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...UPSLOPE LESS THAN 5 MPH BECOMING WEST 5 TO  
10 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....WEST WINDS 4 TO 9 MPH.  
CWR......................0 PERCENT.  
LAL......................1.  
HAINES INDEX.............3 (VERY LOW).  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
 
   
SATURDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 48 TO 53. HIGHS 67 TO 79. WEST  
WINDS 6 TO 11 MPH.    
SUNDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 49 TO 54. HIGHS 68 TO 83. WEST WINDS  
6 TO 11 MPH.    
MONDAY
 
CLEAR. LOWS 48 TO 54. HIGHS 69 TO 82. WEST WINDS 3 TO  
7 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 49 TO 55. HIGHS 68 TO 81. WEST  
WINDS 6 TO 12 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY
 
CLEAR. LOWS 48 TO 54. HIGHS 66 TO 77. WEST WINDS  
3 TO 8 MPH.  
 

 
 
   
8-14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR THURSDAY JULY 31 THROUGH WEDNESDAY AUGUST 6
 
 
NEAR TO SLIGHTLY ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND BELOW NORMAL  
PRECIPITATION AMOUNTS ARE EXPECTED DURING THIS PERIOD.  
 

 
 
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