796  
FNUS56 KPDT 181343  
FWFPDT  
 
FIRE WEATHER PLANNING FORECAST FOR NE OREGON AND SE WASHINGTON  
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PENDLETON OR  
643 AM PDT THU SEP 18 2025  
 
   
DISCUSSION  
WARM AND DRY CONDITIONS WILL CONTINUE ACROSS THE  
AREA THROUGH SATURDAY, WHILE LOCALLY BREEZY WEST WINDS WILL BEGIN  
TO DEVELOP THROUGH THE CASCADE GAPS LATTER HALF SATURDAY. AN  
UPPER LOW AND SURFACE COLD FRONT PASSAGE SUNDAY WILL BRING BREEZY  
WINDS THROUGH THE LOWER ELEVATIONS AND CASCADE GAPS WITH COOLER  
TEMPERATURES. LIGHT TO MODERATE SHOWERS WILL ALSO IMPACT THE  
CASCADE CREST, NORTHERN BLUES, AND WALLOWA COUNTY. DRY CONDITIONS  
AND LIGHT WINDS LOOK TO RETURN BY MONDAY(CONFIDENCE 60-75%).  
 
***WINDS ARE 20 FOOT 10 MINUTE AVERAGES***  
***CWR-CHANCE OF WETTING RAIN 0.10 OR GREATER***  
***VENTILATION INDEX IS DERIVED FROM THE  
TRANSPORT WIND MULTIPLIED BY THE MIXING  
HEIGHT IN 100'S OF FEET. INDEX CATEGORIES  
ARE A GENERALIZED INDICATOR AND USERS ARE  
ENCOURAGE TO DEVELOP CRITERIA THAT ARE  
SUITABLE AND REPRESENTATIVE OF DISPERSION  
CONDITIONS IN THEIR LOCAL AREA OF INTEREST.***  
NOTE: MAX TRANSPORT WINDS MAY NOT OCCUR  
AT THE SAME TIME AS MAX MIXING HEIGHT.  
 
WAZ695-182330-  
EAST WASHINGTON SOUTH CENTRAL CASCADE MOUNTAINS-  
643 AM PDT THU SEP 18 2025  
   
TODAY  
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY THEN BECOMING MOSTLY SUNNY.  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....71-78...EXCEPT 63-71 RIDGES.  
* MIN HUMIDITY........32-46 PERCENT.  
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......  
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...NORTHWEST WINDS 1 TO 6 MPH.  
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....NORTHWEST WINDS 1 TO 6 MPH.  
* CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
* CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......7500 FT AGL.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST AROUND 10 MPH.  
* VENTILATION INDEX...POOR (25-117) INCREASING TO POOR TO FAIR  
(123-273) IN THE AFTERNOON.  
   
TONIGHT  
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR.  
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....47-54.  
* MAX HUMIDITY........56-71 PERCENT.  
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...MODERATE.  
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......  
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...NORTHWEST WINDS 1 TO 5 MPH.  
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....NORTHWEST WINDS 1 TO 5 MPH.  
* CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
* CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......NEAR SURFACE.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST AROUND 10 MPH.  
* VENTILATION INDEX...POOR (26-146) DECREASING TO POOR (25-76)  
AFTER MIDNIGHT.  
   
FRIDAY  
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....76-83...EXCEPT 68-75 RIDGES.  
* MIN HUMIDITY........26-36 PERCENT.  
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......  
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...UPSLOPE LESS THAN 5 MPH.  
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....LIGHT LESS THAN 5 MPH.  
* CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
* CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......7000 FT AGL.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST AROUND 5 MPH SHIFTING TO THE  
SOUTHWEST IN THE AFTERNOON.  
* VENTILATION INDEX...POOR (25-55) INCREASING TO POOR (79-163) IN  
THE AFTERNOON.  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...  
   
SATURDAY  
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 46 TO 54. HIGHS 64 TO 79. WEST  
WINDS 2 TO 7 MPH.    
SUNDAY  
COOLER. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS. PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 44 TO  
51. HIGHS 52 TO 66. WEST WINDS 4 TO 9 MPH.    
MONDAY  
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 39 TO 45. HIGHS 62 TO 74. WEST WINDS  
3 TO 8 MPH.    
TUESDAY  
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 46 TO 52. HIGHS 66 TO 78. SOUTHEAST  
WINDS 1 TO 5 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF SHOWERS. LOWS 48 TO  
54. HIGHS 61 TO 74. WEST WINDS 1 TO 6 MPH.  
 
 
 
WAZ690-182330-  
KITTITAS VALLEY-  
643 AM PDT THU SEP 18 2025  
   
TODAY  
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....78-85...EXCEPT 70-79 RIDGES.  
* MIN HUMIDITY........28-33 PERCENT.  
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......  
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...NORTH WINDS 3 TO 8 MPH.  
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....NORTHWEST WINDS 4 TO 9 MPH IN THE MORNING  
BECOMING LIGHT LESS THAN 5 MPH.  
* CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
* CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......7000 FT AGL.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 5 TO 10 MPH.  
* VENTILATION INDEX...POOR (41-133) INCREASING TO POOR TO FAIR  
(158-280) IN THE AFTERNOON.  
   
TONIGHT  
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR.  
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....52-59.  
* MAX HUMIDITY........50-65 PERCENT.  
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...MODERATE.  
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......  
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...NORTHWEST WINDS 2 TO 7 MPH.  
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....NORTHWEST WINDS 3 TO 8 MPH.  
* CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
* CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......NEAR SURFACE.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST AROUND 10 MPH.  
* VENTILATION INDEX...POOR TO FAIR (98-200) DECREASING TO POOR  
(29-103) AFTER MIDNIGHT.  
   
FRIDAY  
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....81-86...EXCEPT 72-81 RIDGES.  
* MIN HUMIDITY........26-31 PERCENT.  
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......  
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...NORTHWEST WINDS 1 TO 6 MPH IN THE MORNING  
BECOMING UPSLOPE LESS THAN 5 MPH.  
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....NORTHWEST WINDS 2 TO 7 MPH IN THE MORNING  
BECOMING LIGHT LESS THAN 5 MPH.  
* CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
* CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......6500 FT AGL.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH AROUND 10 MPH SHIFTING TO THE SOUTHWEST  
IN THE AFTERNOON.  
* VENTILATION INDEX...POOR (27-85) INCREASING TO POOR (31-139) IN  
THE AFTERNOON.  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...  
   
SATURDAY  
CLEAR. LOWS 52 TO 59. HIGHS 79 TO 86. WEST WINDS 3 TO  
8 MPH.    
SUNDAY  
NOT AS WARM. PARTLY CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF SHOWERS.  
LOWS 52 TO 58. HIGHS 67 TO 75. WEST WINDS 5 TO 11 MPH.    
MONDAY  
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 44 TO 50. HIGHS 71 TO 77. WEST WINDS  
6 TO 12 MPH.    
TUESDAY  
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 49 TO 55. HIGHS 75 TO 82. NORTH  
WINDS 1 TO 6 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF SHOWERS. LOWS 52 TO  
58. HIGHS 73 TO 80. WEST WINDS 2 TO 7 MPH.  
 
 
 
WAZ694-182330-  
YAKAMA ALPINE DISTRICT-  
643 AM PDT THU SEP 18 2025  
   
TODAY  
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....76-83...EXCEPT 68-78 RIDGES.  
* MIN HUMIDITY........29-39 PERCENT.  
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......  
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...UPSLOPE LESS THAN 5 MPH.  
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....LIGHT LESS THAN 5 MPH.  
* CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
* CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......6500 FT AGL.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH AROUND 5 MPH SHIFTING TO THE SOUTH IN  
THE AFTERNOON.  
* VENTILATION INDEX...POOR (25-48) INCREASING TO POOR TO FAIR  
(121-219) IN THE AFTERNOON.  
   
TONIGHT  
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR.  
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....49-56.  
* MAX HUMIDITY........58-73 PERCENT.  
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...GOOD...EXCEPT MODERATE RIDGES.  
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......  
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...DRAINAGE WINDS LESS THAN 5 MPH.  
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....LIGHT WINDS LESS THAN 5 MPH.  
* CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
* CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......NEAR SURFACE.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST AROUND 5 MPH.  
* VENTILATION INDEX...POOR (25-72) DECREASING TO POOR (25-47) AFTER  
MIDNIGHT.  
   
FRIDAY  
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....79-85...EXCEPT 71-80 RIDGES.  
* MIN HUMIDITY........26-36 PERCENT.  
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......  
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...UPSLOPE LESS THAN 5 MPH.  
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....LIGHT LESS THAN 5 MPH.  
* CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
* CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......6500 FT AGL.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHEAST AROUND 5 MPH SHIFTING TO THE SOUTH  
IN THE AFTERNOON.  
* VENTILATION INDEX...POOR (25-37) INCREASING TO POOR (66-152) IN  
THE AFTERNOON.  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...  
   
SATURDAY  
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 47 TO 55. HIGHS 70 TO 82. WEST  
WINDS 2 TO 7 MPH.    
SUNDAY  
COOLER. PARTLY CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF SHOWERS. LOWS  
47 TO 54. HIGHS 58 TO 71. WEST WINDS 4 TO 10 MPH.    
MONDAY  
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 40 TO 46. HIGHS 66 TO 77. WEST WINDS  
3 TO 8 MPH.    
TUESDAY  
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 46 TO 53. HIGHS 70 TO 81. SOUTH  
WINDS 1 TO 5 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF SHOWERS. LOWS 48 TO  
56. HIGHS 64 TO 76. WEST WINDS 2 TO 7 MPH.  
 
 
 
ORZ691-WAZ691-182330-  
LOWER COLUMBIA BASIN OF OREGON-LOWER COLUMBIA BASIN OF WASHINGTON-  
643 AM PDT THU SEP 18 2025  
   
TODAY  
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....79-85.  
* MIN HUMIDITY........29-35 PERCENT.  
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......  
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...WEST WINDS 1 TO 6 MPH.  
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....NORTHWEST WINDS 2 TO 7 MPH SHIFTING TO THE  
NORTH 2 TO 5 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
* CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
* CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......6500 FT AGL.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST AROUND 5 MPH.  
* VENTILATION INDEX...POOR (25-64) INCREASING TO POOR (102-182) IN  
THE AFTERNOON.  
   
TONIGHT  
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY.  
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....53-58.  
* MAX HUMIDITY........60-75 PERCENT.  
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...GOOD...EXCEPT MODERATE RIDGES.  
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......  
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...NORTHWEST WINDS 1 TO 5 MPH IN THE EVENING  
BECOMING DRAINAGE WINDS LESS THAN 5 MPH.  
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....NORTHWEST WINDS 2 TO 6 MPH.  
* CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
* CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......NEAR SURFACE.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST AROUND 5 MPH.  
* VENTILATION INDEX...POOR (30-100) DECREASING TO POOR (25-48)  
AFTER MIDNIGHT.  
   
FRIDAY  
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY THEN BECOMING MOSTLY SUNNY.  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....82-87.  
* MIN HUMIDITY........28-37 PERCENT.  
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......  
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...UPSLOPE LESS THAN 5 MPH.  
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....WEST WINDS 2 TO 5 MPH IN THE MORNING  
BECOMING LIGHT LESS THAN 5 MPH.  
* CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
* CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......5500 FT AGL.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST AROUND 5 MPH.  
* VENTILATION INDEX...POOR (25-40) INCREASING TO POOR (71-135) IN  
THE AFTERNOON.  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...  
   
SATURDAY  
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 54 TO 59. HIGHS 81 TO 87.  
SOUTHWEST WINDS 4 TO 10 MPH.    
SUNDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY WITH A SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS. LOWS  
54 TO 60. HIGHS 71 TO 78. SOUTHWEST WINDS 7 TO 13 MPH.    
MONDAY  
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 46 TO 51. HIGHS 75 TO 80. SOUTHWEST  
WINDS 5 TO 11 MPH.    
TUESDAY  
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 50 TO 55. HIGHS 79 TO 84. NORTH  
WINDS 1 TO 6 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY WITH A SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS. LOWS  
53 TO 58. HIGHS 75 TO 82. SOUTHWEST WINDS 3 TO 8 MPH.  
 
 
 
ORZ692-WAZ692-182330-  
NORTHERN BLUE MOUNTAINS OF OREGON-BLUE MOUNTAINS OF WASHINGTON-  
643 AM PDT THU SEP 18 2025  
   
TODAY  
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....77-84...EXCEPT 72-77 RIDGES.  
* MIN HUMIDITY........22-34 PERCENT.  
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......  
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...UPSLOPE LESS THAN 5 MPH.  
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....LIGHT LESS THAN 5 MPH.  
* CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
* CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......8000 FT AGL.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHEAST AROUND 5 MPH.  
* VENTILATION INDEX...POOR (25-38) INCREASING TO POOR (79-181) IN  
THE AFTERNOON.  
   
TONIGHT  
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY.  
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....51-59.  
* 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....LIGHT WINDS LESS THAN 5 MPH.  
* CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
* CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......NEAR SURFACE.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH AROUND 5 MPH.  
* VENTILATION INDEX...POOR (25-69) DECREASING TO POOR (25-41) AFTER  
MIDNIGHT.  
   
FRIDAY  
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY THEN BECOMING MOSTLY SUNNY.  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....76-84...EXCEPT 71-76 RIDGES.  
* MIN HUMIDITY........32-42 PERCENT.  
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......  
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...UPSLOPE LESS THAN 5 MPH.  
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....LIGHT LESS THAN 5 MPH.  
* CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
* CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......7000 FT AGL.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH AROUND 5 MPH.  
* VENTILATION INDEX...POOR (25-35) INCREASING TO POOR (43-115) IN  
THE AFTERNOON.  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...  
   
SATURDAY  
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 52 TO 59. HIGHS 72 TO 82.  
SOUTHWEST WINDS 2 TO 7 MPH.    
SUNDAY  
COOLER. A SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS. PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS  
50 TO 57. HIGHS 61 TO 72. SOUTHWEST WINDS 4 TO 9 MPH.    
MONDAY  
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 42 TO 49. HIGHS 67 TO 77. SOUTHWEST  
WINDS 4 TO 9 MPH.    
TUESDAY  
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 48 TO 54. HIGHS 74 TO 83. SOUTH  
WINDS 1 TO 6 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF SHOWERS. LOWS 50 TO  
57. HIGHS 70 TO 79. SOUTHWEST WINDS 1 TO 6 MPH.  
 
 
 
ORZ693-WAZ693-182330-  
CANYON GRASSLANDS OF WALLOWA COUNTY-  
SOUTHEAST WASHINGTON GRANDE RONDE VALLEY-  
643 AM PDT THU SEP 18 2025  
   
TODAY  
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....79-87...EXCEPT 73-79 RIDGES.  
* MIN HUMIDITY........18-25 PERCENT.  
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......  
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...UPSLOPE LESS THAN 5 MPH.  
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....SOUTH WINDS 2 TO 5 MPH IN THE MORNING  
BECOMING LIGHT LESS THAN 5 MPH.  
* CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
* CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......10000 FT AGL.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHEAST AROUND 5 MPH.  
* VENTILATION INDEX...POOR (25-56) INCREASING TO POOR (49-173) IN  
THE AFTERNOON.  
   
TONIGHT  
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY THEN BECOMING MOSTLY CLOUDY.  
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....49-59...EXCEPT 55-60 RIDGES.  
* MAX HUMIDITY........49-62 PERCENT...EXCEPT 44-51 PERCENT RIDGES.  
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...MODERATE.  
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......  
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...DRAINAGE WINDS LESS THAN 5 MPH.  
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....LIGHT WINDS LESS THAN 5 MPH.  
* CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
* CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......NEAR SURFACE.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....EAST AROUND 5 MPH.  
* VENTILATION INDEX...POOR (35-95) DECREASING TO POOR (25-49) AFTER  
MIDNIGHT.  
   
FRIDAY  
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY THEN BECOMING PARTLY CLOUDY.  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....78-86...EXCEPT 72-79 RIDGES.  
* MIN HUMIDITY........27-34 PERCENT.  
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......  
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...UPSLOPE LESS THAN 5 MPH.  
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....LIGHT LESS THAN 5 MPH.  
* CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
* CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......8500 FT AGL.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHEAST AROUND 5 MPH.  
* VENTILATION INDEX...POOR (25-44) INCREASING TO POOR (39-119) IN  
THE AFTERNOON.  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...  
   
SATURDAY  
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 50 TO 59. HIGHS 76 TO 85. TERRAIN  
DRIVEN WINDS LESS THAN 5 MPH.    
SUNDAY  
COOLER. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS. PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 48 TO  
57. HIGHS 64 TO 73. WEST WINDS 2 TO 7 MPH.    
MONDAY  
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 39 TO 49. HIGHS 69 TO 78. SOUTHWEST  
WINDS 2 TO 7 MPH.    
TUESDAY  
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 44 TO 54. HIGHS 77 TO 85. SOUTH  
WINDS 1 TO 5 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY WITH A SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS. LOWS  
48 TO 57. HIGHS 74 TO 82. SOUTH WINDS 1 TO 5 MPH.  
 
 
 
ORZ701-182330-  
EASTERN COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE OF OREGON-  
643 AM PDT THU SEP 18 2025  
   
TODAY  
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....78-83.  
* MIN HUMIDITY........30-41 PERCENT.  
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......  
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...NORTHWEST WINDS 1 TO 5 MPH...EXCEPT  
NORTHWEST 2 TO 7 MPH IN THE EASTERN COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE.  
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....WEST WINDS 1 TO 5 MPH IN THE MORNING  
BECOMING LIGHT LESS THAN 5 MPH.  
* CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
* CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......5000 FT AGL.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 5 TO 10 MPH.  
* VENTILATION INDEX...POOR (25-113) INCREASING TO POOR TO FAIR  
(157-255) IN THE AFTERNOON.  
   
TONIGHT  
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY.  
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....51-56.  
* MAX HUMIDITY........59-74 PERCENT.  
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...GOOD.  
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......  
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...NORTHWEST WINDS 1 TO 6 MPH IN THE EVENING  
BECOMING DRAINAGE WINDS LESS THAN 5 MPH. IN THE EASTERN  
COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE, WEST WINDS 2 TO 7 MPH.  
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....LIGHT WINDS LESS THAN 5 MPH.  
* CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
* CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......NEAR SURFACE.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 5 TO 10 MPH.  
* VENTILATION INDEX...POOR (70-166) DECREASING TO POOR (25-76)  
AFTER MIDNIGHT.  
   
FRIDAY  
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....82-87.  
* MIN HUMIDITY........28-39 PERCENT.  
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......  
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...UPSLOPE LESS THAN 5 MPH.  
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....LIGHT LESS THAN 5 MPH.  
* CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
* CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......4500 FT AGL.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST AROUND 5 MPH SHIFTING TO THE NORTHEAST  
IN THE AFTERNOON.  
* VENTILATION INDEX...POOR (25-46) INCREASING TO POOR (61-125) IN  
THE AFTERNOON.  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...  
   
SATURDAY  
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 51 TO 57. HIGHS 79 TO 84. WEST  
WINDS 4 TO 9 MPH.    
SUNDAY  
NOT AS WARM. A SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS. PARTLY CLOUDY.  
LOWS 52 TO 57. HIGHS 68 TO 74. WEST WINDS 4 TO 10 MPH.    
MONDAY  
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 45 TO 50. HIGHS 76 TO 81. WEST WINDS  
4 TO 9 MPH.    
TUESDAY  
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 50 TO 55. HIGHS 79 TO 84. EAST  
WINDS 1 TO 5 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF SHOWERS. LOWS 52 TO  
57. HIGHS 74 TO 79. WEST WINDS 1 TO 6 MPH.  
 
 
 
ORZ702-182330-  
EAST SLOPES OF THE MT. HOOD NATIONAL FOREST-  
643 AM PDT THU SEP 18 2025  
   
TODAY  
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....77-82...EXCEPT 70-77 RIDGES.  
* MIN HUMIDITY........32-45 PERCENT.  
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......  
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...UPSLOPE LESS THAN 5 MPH.  
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....LIGHT LESS THAN 5 MPH.  
* CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
* CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......5000 FT AGL.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST AROUND 5 MPH.  
* VENTILATION INDEX...POOR (25-50) INCREASING TO POOR (54-144) IN  
THE AFTERNOON.  
   
TONIGHT  
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY.  
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....49-57.  
* MAX HUMIDITY........54-69 PERCENT.  
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...MODERATE.  
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......  
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...DRAINAGE WINDS LESS THAN 5 MPH.  
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....LIGHT WINDS LESS THAN 5 MPH.  
* CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
* CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......NEAR SURFACE.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 5 TO 10 MPH.  
* VENTILATION INDEX...POOR (27-87) DECREASING TO POOR (25-40) AFTER  
MIDNIGHT.  
   
FRIDAY  
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....80-85...EXCEPT 73-81 RIDGES.  
* MIN HUMIDITY........28-36 PERCENT.  
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......  
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...UPSLOPE LESS THAN 5 MPH.  
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....LIGHT LESS THAN 5 MPH.  
* CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
* CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......4500 FT AGL.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....EAST AROUND 5 MPH.  
* VENTILATION INDEX...POOR (25-29) INCREASING TO POOR (54-120) IN  
THE AFTERNOON.  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...  
   
SATURDAY  
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 49 TO 56. HIGHS 69 TO 83. TERRAIN  
DRIVEN WINDS LESS THAN 5 MPH.    
SUNDAY  
COOLER. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS. PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 48 TO  
55. HIGHS 58 TO 72. WEST WINDS 1 TO 6 MPH.    
MONDAY  
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 43 TO 49. HIGHS 68 TO 79. TERRAIN  
DRIVEN WINDS LESS THAN 5 MPH.    
TUESDAY  
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 49 TO 54. HIGHS 70 TO 82. TERRAIN  
DRIVEN WINDS LESS THAN 5 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF SHOWERS. LOWS 50 TO  
56. HIGHS 64 TO 77. TERRAIN DRIVEN WINDS LESS THAN 5 MPH.  
 
 
 
ORZ695-182330-  
EAGLE CAP WILDERNESS-  
643 AM PDT THU SEP 18 2025  
   
TODAY  
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....74-84...EXCEPT 64-73 RIDGES.  
* MIN HUMIDITY........21-29 PERCENT.  
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......  
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...UPSLOPE LESS THAN 5 MPH.  
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....LIGHT LESS THAN 5 MPH.  
* CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
* CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......9000 FT AGL.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH AROUND 5 MPH.  
* VENTILATION INDEX...POOR (25-53) INCREASING TO POOR TO FAIR  
(145-257) IN THE AFTERNOON.  
   
TONIGHT  
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY THEN BECOMING MOSTLY CLOUDY.  
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....53-59...EXCEPT 48-56 RIDGES.  
* MAX HUMIDITY........40-52 PERCENT.  
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...MODERATE...EXCEPT POOR RIDGES.  
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......  
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...DRAINAGE WINDS LESS THAN 5 MPH.  
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....LIGHT WINDS LESS THAN 5 MPH.  
* CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
* CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......NEAR SURFACE.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHEAST AROUND 5 MPH.  
* VENTILATION INDEX...POOR (25-65) DECREASING TO POOR (25-55) AFTER  
MIDNIGHT.  
   
FRIDAY  
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY THEN BECOMING PARTLY CLOUDY.  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....75-84...EXCEPT 65-75 RIDGES.  
* MIN HUMIDITY........25-35 PERCENT.  
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......  
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...UPSLOPE LESS THAN 5 MPH.  
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....LIGHT LESS THAN 5 MPH.  
* CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
* CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......8500 FT AGL.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHEAST AROUND 5 MPH SHIFTING TO THE  
SOUTHWEST IN THE AFTERNOON.  
* VENTILATION INDEX...POOR (25-46) INCREASING TO POOR (45-183) IN  
THE AFTERNOON.  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...  
   
SATURDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 49 TO 57. HIGHS 66 TO 80. TERRAIN  
DRIVEN WINDS LESS THAN 5 MPH.    
SUNDAY  
COOLER. A SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS. PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS  
45 TO 54. HIGHS 55 TO 70. WEST WINDS 2 TO 7 MPH.    
MONDAY  
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 36 TO 46. HIGHS 60 TO 74. WEST WINDS  
2 TO 7 MPH.    
TUESDAY  
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 44 TO 52. HIGHS 66 TO 80. SOUTH  
WINDS 1 TO 6 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY WITH A SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS. LOWS  
46 TO 55. HIGHS 62 TO 77. SOUTH WINDS 2 TO 6 MPH.  
 
 
 
ORZ694-182330-  
GRANDE RONDE VALLEY OF OREGON-  
643 AM PDT THU SEP 18 2025  
   
TODAY  
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....83-88.  
* MIN HUMIDITY........16-21 PERCENT.  
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......  
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...UPSLOPE LESS THAN 5 MPH BECOMING SOUTHEAST 1  
TO 5 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....LIGHT LESS THAN 5 MPH BECOMING SOUTH 3 TO 6  
MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
* CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
* CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......7000 FT AGL.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH AROUND 5 MPH.  
* VENTILATION INDEX...POOR (27-55) INCREASING TO FAIR (231-335) IN  
THE AFTERNOON.  
   
TONIGHT  
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY THEN BECOMING MOSTLY CLOUDY.  
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....49-54.  
* MAX HUMIDITY........61-76 PERCENT.  
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...GOOD...EXCEPT MODERATE RIDGES.  
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......  
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...DRAINAGE WINDS LESS THAN 5 MPH.  
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....LIGHT WINDS LESS THAN 5 MPH.  
* CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
* CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......NEAR SURFACE.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH AROUND 5 MPH.  
* VENTILATION INDEX...POOR (33-77) DECREASING TO POOR (30-52) AFTER  
MIDNIGHT.  
   
FRIDAY  
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY THEN BECOMING PARTLY CLOUDY.  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....83-88.  
* MIN HUMIDITY........28-33 PERCENT.  
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......  
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...UPSLOPE LESS THAN 5 MPH.  
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....LIGHT LESS THAN 5 MPH BECOMING NORTH 2 TO 5  
MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
* CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
* CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......5500 FT AGL.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST AROUND 5 MPH.  
* VENTILATION INDEX...POOR (27-43) INCREASING TO POOR (57-129) IN  
THE AFTERNOON.  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...  
   
SATURDAY  
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 48 TO 53. HIGHS 82 TO 87. TERRAIN  
DRIVEN WINDS LESS THAN 5 MPH.    
SUNDAY  
NOT AS WARM. A SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS. PARTLY CLOUDY.  
LOWS 48 TO 53. HIGHS 71 TO 76. WEST WINDS 2 TO 7 MPH.    
MONDAY  
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 40 TO 45. HIGHS 75 TO 80. SOUTHWEST  
WINDS 2 TO 7 MPH.    
TUESDAY  
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 45 TO 50. HIGHS 81 TO 86. SOUTHEAST  
WINDS 2 TO 7 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF SHOWERS. LOWS 47 TO  
52. HIGHS 77 TO 82. SOUTH WINDS 2 TO 7 MPH.  
 
 
 
ORZ699-182330-  
WESTERN FORESTED BLUE MOUNTAINS-  
643 AM PDT THU SEP 18 2025  
   
TODAY  
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....77-84...EXCEPT 71-78 RIDGES.  
* MIN HUMIDITY........19-28 PERCENT.  
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......  
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...UPSLOPE LESS THAN 5 MPH.  
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....LIGHT LESS THAN 5 MPH.  
* CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
* CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......9500 FT AGL.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHEAST AROUND 5 MPH.  
* VENTILATION INDEX...POOR (25-51) INCREASING TO POOR TO FAIR  
(127-327) IN THE AFTERNOON.  
   
TONIGHT  
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY THEN BECOMING MOSTLY CLOUDY.  
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....50-56.  
* MAX HUMIDITY........51-66 PERCENT.  
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...MODERATE.  
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......  
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...DRAINAGE WINDS LESS THAN 5 MPH.  
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....LIGHT WINDS LESS THAN 5 MPH.  
* CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
* CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......NEAR SURFACE.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHEAST AROUND 5 MPH.  
* VENTILATION INDEX...POOR (38-102) DECREASING TO POOR (25-45)  
AFTER MIDNIGHT.  
   
FRIDAY  
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY THEN BECOMING PARTLY CLOUDY.  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....77-83...EXCEPT 72-78 RIDGES.  
* MIN HUMIDITY........24-36 PERCENT.  
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......  
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...UPSLOPE LESS THAN 5 MPH.  
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....LIGHT LESS THAN 5 MPH.  
* CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
* CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......8500 FT AGL.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHEAST AROUND 5 MPH SHIFTING TO THE  
SOUTHWEST IN THE AFTERNOON.  
* VENTILATION INDEX...POOR (25-35) INCREASING TO POOR (51-187) IN  
THE AFTERNOON.  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...  
   
SATURDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 50 TO 56. HIGHS 71 TO 80. TERRAIN  
DRIVEN WINDS LESS THAN 5 MPH.    
SUNDAY  
A SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS. PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 47 TO  
53. HIGHS 62 TO 70. WEST WINDS 1 TO 6 MPH.    
MONDAY  
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 39 TO 46. HIGHS 67 TO 76. SOUTHWEST  
WINDS 1 TO 6 MPH.    
TUESDAY  
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 46 TO 52. HIGHS 73 TO 82. SOUTHEAST  
WINDS 1 TO 5 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF SHOWERS. LOWS 48 TO  
54. HIGHS 69 TO 77. SOUTH WINDS 1 TO 5 MPH.  
 
 
 
ORZ696-182330-  
JOHN DAY VALLEY-  
643 AM PDT THU SEP 18 2025  
   
TODAY  
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....79-87...EXCEPT 74-79 RIDGES.  
* MIN HUMIDITY........17-28 PERCENT.  
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......  
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...UPSLOPE LESS THAN 5 MPH.  
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....LIGHT LESS THAN 5 MPH.  
* CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
* CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......10000 FT AGL.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHEAST AROUND 5 MPH.  
* VENTILATION INDEX...POOR (25-49) INCREASING TO POOR TO FAIR  
(69-329) IN THE AFTERNOON.  
   
TONIGHT  
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY THEN BECOMING MOSTLY CLOUDY.  
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....52-57.  
* MAX HUMIDITY........58-69 PERCENT.  
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...MODERATE.  
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......  
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...DRAINAGE WINDS LESS THAN 5 MPH.  
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....LIGHT WINDS LESS THAN 5 MPH.  
* CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
* CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......NEAR SURFACE.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH 5 TO 10 MPH.  
* VENTILATION INDEX...POOR (55-149) DECREASING TO POOR (25-53)  
AFTER MIDNIGHT.  
   
FRIDAY  
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY THEN BECOMING PARTLY CLOUDY.  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....79-87...EXCEPT 74-79 RIDGES.  
* MIN HUMIDITY........24-32 PERCENT.  
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......  
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...UPSLOPE LESS THAN 5 MPH.  
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....LIGHT LESS THAN 5 MPH.  
* CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
* CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......7000 FT AGL.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHEAST AROUND 5 MPH SHIFTING TO THE WEST  
IN THE AFTERNOON.  
* VENTILATION INDEX...POOR (25-37) INCREASING TO POOR (37-121) IN  
THE AFTERNOON.  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...  
   
SATURDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 52 TO 58. HIGHS 76 TO 84. TERRAIN  
DRIVEN WINDS LESS THAN 5 MPH.    
SUNDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 50 TO 55. HIGHS 67 TO 76. WEST  
WINDS 2 TO 7 MPH.    
MONDAY  
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 43 TO 49. HIGHS 73 TO 81. SOUTHWEST  
WINDS 2 TO 7 MPH.    
TUESDAY  
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 49 TO 54. HIGHS 79 TO 88. TERRAIN  
DRIVEN WINDS LESS THAN 5 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF SHOWERS. LOWS 50 TO  
56. HIGHS 73 TO 82. SOUTH WINDS 1 TO 5 MPH.  
 
 
 
ORZ700-182330-  
CENTRAL MOUNTAINS OF OREGON-  
643 AM PDT THU SEP 18 2025  
   
TODAY  
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....79-84...EXCEPT 73-79 RIDGES.  
* MIN HUMIDITY........16-31 PERCENT.  
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......  
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...UPSLOPE LESS THAN 5 MPH BECOMING NORTH 1 TO  
5 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....LIGHT LESS THAN 5 MPH.  
* CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
* CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......9000 FT AGL.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHEAST AROUND 5 MPH SHIFTING TO THE SOUTH  
IN THE AFTERNOON.  
* VENTILATION INDEX...POOR (25-40) INCREASING TO POOR TO FAIR  
(116-352) IN THE AFTERNOON.  
   
TONIGHT  
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY THEN BECOMING MOSTLY CLOUDY.  
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....47-53.  
* MAX HUMIDITY........64-78 PERCENT...EXCEPT 58-66 PERCENT RIDGES.  
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...GOOD...EXCEPT MODERATE RIDGES.  
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......  
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...NORTH WINDS 1 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.  
* CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......NEAR SURFACE.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH 5 TO 10 MPH.  
* VENTILATION INDEX...POOR (75-157) DECREASING TO POOR (25-40)  
AFTER MIDNIGHT.  
   
FRIDAY  
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY THEN BECOMING PARTLY CLOUDY.  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....79-84...EXCEPT 73-78 RIDGES.  
* MIN HUMIDITY........23-33 PERCENT.  
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......  
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...UPSLOPE LESS THAN 5 MPH.  
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....LIGHT LESS THAN 5 MPH.  
* CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
* CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......5500 FT AGL.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH AROUND 5 MPH SHIFTING TO THE WEST IN  
THE AFTERNOON.  
* VENTILATION INDEX...POOR (25-29) INCREASING TO POOR (71-155) IN  
THE AFTERNOON.  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...  
   
SATURDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 48 TO 55. HIGHS 75 TO 82. WEST  
WINDS 1 TO 6 MPH.    
SUNDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 45 TO 52. HIGHS 68 TO 74. WEST  
WINDS 2 TO 7 MPH.    
MONDAY  
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 38 TO 46. HIGHS 74 TO 81. SOUTHWEST  
WINDS 2 TO 7 MPH.    
TUESDAY  
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 44 TO 52. HIGHS 79 TO 85. SOUTHEAST  
WINDS 1 TO 6 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY  
A SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS. MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS  
45 TO 53. HIGHS 72 TO 77. SOUTHWEST WINDS 2 TO 7 MPH.  
 
 
 
ORZ703-182330-  
WARM SPRINGS RESERVATION-  
643 AM PDT THU SEP 18 2025  
   
TODAY  
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....78-84...EXCEPT 68-76 RIDGES.  
* MIN HUMIDITY........27-33 PERCENT...EXCEPT 34-46 PERCENT RIDGES.  
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......  
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...UPSLOPE LESS THAN 5 MPH.  
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....LIGHT LESS THAN 5 MPH.  
* CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
* CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......5500 FT AGL.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH AROUND 5 MPH.  
* VENTILATION INDEX...POOR (25-45) INCREASING TO POOR (107-197) IN  
THE AFTERNOON.  
   
TONIGHT  
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY.  
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....51-56.  
* MAX HUMIDITY........59-70 PERCENT.  
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...MODERATE...EXCEPT GOOD RIDGES.  
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......  
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...NORTHWEST WINDS 1 TO 6 MPH IN THE EVENING  
BECOMING DRAINAGE WINDS LESS THAN 5 MPH.  
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....NORTHWEST WINDS 1 TO 5 MPH IN THE EVENING  
BECOMING LIGHT WINDS LESS THAN 5 MPH.  
* CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
* CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......NEAR SURFACE.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 5 TO 10 MPH.  
* VENTILATION INDEX...POOR (60-146) DECREASING TO POOR (25-39)  
AFTER MIDNIGHT.  
   
FRIDAY  
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY THEN BECOMING MOSTLY SUNNY.  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....80-86...EXCEPT 71-79 RIDGES.  
* MIN HUMIDITY........26-31 PERCENT...EXCEPT 31-42 PERCENT RIDGES.  
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......  
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...UPSLOPE LESS THAN 5 MPH.  
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....LIGHT LESS THAN 5 MPH.  
* CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
* CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......5000 FT AGL.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH AROUND 5 MPH.  
* VENTILATION INDEX...POOR (25-28) INCREASING TO POOR (63-127) IN  
THE AFTERNOON.  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...  
   
SATURDAY  
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 51 TO 56. HIGHS 75 TO 85. WEST  
WINDS 2 TO 7 MPH.    
SUNDAY  
COOLER. A SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS. PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS  
50 TO 55. HIGHS 64 TO 75. WEST WINDS 4 TO 9 MPH.    
MONDAY  
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 45 TO 50. HIGHS 74 TO 82. SOUTHWEST  
WINDS 2 TO 7 MPH.    
TUESDAY  
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 50 TO 55. HIGHS 76 TO 84. TERRAIN  
DRIVEN WINDS LESS THAN 5 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF SHOWERS. LOWS 51 TO  
56. HIGHS 69 TO 79. SOUTHWEST WINDS 1 TO 6 MPH.  
 
 
 
ORZ704-182330-  
NORTHERN DESCHUTES NATIONAL FOREST-  
643 AM PDT THU SEP 18 2025  
   
TODAY  
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....77-83...EXCEPT 66-75 RIDGES.  
* MIN HUMIDITY........27-32 PERCENT...EXCEPT 33-46 PERCENT RIDGES.  
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......  
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...UPSLOPE LESS THAN 5 MPH.  
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....LIGHT LESS THAN 5 MPH.  
* CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
* CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......5500 FT AGL.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHEAST AROUND 5 MPH.  
* VENTILATION INDEX...POOR (25-31) INCREASING TO POOR (78-182) IN  
THE AFTERNOON.  
   
TONIGHT  
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY.  
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....45-52.  
* MAX HUMIDITY........63-75 PERCENT.  
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...GOOD.  
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......  
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...DRAINAGE WINDS LESS THAN 5 MPH.  
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....LIGHT WINDS LESS THAN 5 MPH.  
* CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
* CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......NEAR SURFACE.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH AROUND 5 MPH.  
* VENTILATION INDEX...POOR (65-153) DECREASING TO POOR (25-36)  
AFTER MIDNIGHT.  
   
FRIDAY  
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY THEN BECOMING MOSTLY SUNNY.  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....80-86...EXCEPT 69-78 RIDGES.  
* MIN HUMIDITY........27-33 PERCENT...EXCEPT 33-46 PERCENT RIDGES.  
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......  
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...UPSLOPE LESS THAN 5 MPH.  
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....LIGHT LESS THAN 5 MPH.  
* CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
* CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......5500 FT AGL.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH AROUND 5 MPH SHIFTING TO THE WEST IN  
THE AFTERNOON.  
* VENTILATION INDEX...POOR (25-30) INCREASING TO POOR (34-98) IN  
THE AFTERNOON.  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...  
   
SATURDAY  
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 45 TO 52. HIGHS 68 TO 82. WEST  
WINDS 2 TO 7 MPH.    
SUNDAY  
A CHANCE OF SHOWERS. PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 44 TO 51.  
HIGHS 59 TO 72. WEST WINDS 4 TO 9 MPH.    
MONDAY  
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 39 TO 45. HIGHS 69 TO 82. SOUTHWEST  
WINDS 2 TO 7 MPH.    
TUESDAY  
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 44 TO 51. HIGHS 72 TO 84. SOUTH  
WINDS 1 TO 6 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF SHOWERS. LOWS 46 TO  
52. HIGHS 64 TO 76. SOUTHWEST WINDS 2 TO 7 MPH.  
 
 
 
ORZ705-182330-  
SOUTHERN DESCHUTES NATIONAL FOREST-  
643 AM PDT THU SEP 18 2025  
   
TODAY  
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....76-81...EXCEPT 68-75 RIDGES.  
* MIN HUMIDITY........20-33 PERCENT.  
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......  
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...UPSLOPE LESS THAN 5 MPH.  
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....LIGHT LESS THAN 5 MPH.  
* CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
* CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......8000 FT AGL.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHEAST AROUND 5 MPH SHIFTING TO THE SOUTH  
IN THE AFTERNOON.  
* VENTILATION INDEX...POOR (25-47) INCREASING TO POOR TO FAIR  
(117-269) IN THE AFTERNOON.  
   
TONIGHT  
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY THEN BECOMING MOSTLY CLOUDY.  
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....43-50.  
* MAX HUMIDITY........68-83 PERCENT...EXCEPT 57-72 PERCENT RIDGES.  
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...GOOD...EXCEPT MODERATE RIDGES.  
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......  
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...DRAINAGE WINDS LESS THAN 5 MPH.  
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....LIGHT WINDS LESS THAN 5 MPH.  
* CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
* CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......NEAR SURFACE.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH 5 TO 10 MPH.  
* VENTILATION INDEX...POOR (75-181) DECREASING TO POOR (25-47)  
AFTER MIDNIGHT.  
   
FRIDAY  
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY THEN BECOMING PARTLY CLOUDY.  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....78-83...EXCEPT 68-76 RIDGES.  
* MIN HUMIDITY........27-37 PERCENT.  
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......  
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...UPSLOPE LESS THAN 5 MPH.  
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....LIGHT LESS THAN 5 MPH.  
* CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
* CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......8000 FT AGL.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH AROUND 5 MPH SHIFTING TO THE SOUTHWEST  
IN THE AFTERNOON.  
* VENTILATION INDEX...POOR (25-28) INCREASING TO POOR TO FAIR  
(84-206) IN THE AFTERNOON.  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...  
   
SATURDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 43 TO 50. HIGHS 69 TO 78. TERRAIN  
DRIVEN WINDS LESS THAN 5 MPH.    
SUNDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY WITH A SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS. LOWS  
40 TO 46. HIGHS 62 TO 71. WEST WINDS 1 TO 6 MPH.    
MONDAY  
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 36 TO 43. HIGHS 72 TO 80. SOUTHWEST  
WINDS 1 TO 5 MPH.    
TUESDAY  
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 41 TO 49. HIGHS 74 TO 82. TERRAIN  
DRIVEN WINDS LESS THAN 5 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY  
COOLER. MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF SHOWERS. LOWS  
41 TO 49. HIGHS 64 TO 72. SOUTHWEST WINDS 1 TO 5 MPH.  
 
 
 
ORZ697-182330-  
CENTRAL BLUE MOUNTAINS-  
643 AM PDT THU SEP 18 2025  
   
TODAY  
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY THEN BECOMING PARTLY CLOUDY.  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....76-83...EXCEPT 71-78 RIDGES.  
* MIN HUMIDITY........17-23 PERCENT.  
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......  
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...UPSLOPE LESS THAN 5 MPH.  
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....LIGHT LESS THAN 5 MPH.  
* CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
* CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......10000 FT AGL.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHEAST 5 TO 10 MPH.  
* VENTILATION INDEX...POOR (25-62) INCREASING TO FAIR TO GOOD  
(260-542) IN THE AFTERNOON.  
   
TONIGHT  
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY.  
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....48-55.  
* MAX HUMIDITY........44-59 PERCENT.  
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...MODERATE.  
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......  
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...DRAINAGE WINDS LESS THAN 5 MPH.  
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....LIGHT WINDS LESS THAN 5 MPH.  
* CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
* CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......NEAR SURFACE.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....EAST AROUND 5 MPH.  
* VENTILATION INDEX...POOR (52-114) DECREASING TO POOR (25-48)  
AFTER MIDNIGHT.  
   
FRIDAY  
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY.  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....78-83...EXCEPT 73-79 RIDGES.  
* MIN HUMIDITY........22-27 PERCENT.  
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......  
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...UPSLOPE LESS THAN 5 MPH.  
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....LIGHT LESS THAN 5 MPH.  
* CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
* CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......8500 FT AGL.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....EAST AROUND 5 MPH SHIFTING TO THE SOUTH IN  
THE AFTERNOON.  
* VENTILATION INDEX...POOR (25-37) INCREASING TO POOR TO FAIR  
(141-251) IN THE AFTERNOON.  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...  
   
SATURDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 47 TO 54. HIGHS 71 TO 77. TERRAIN  
DRIVEN WINDS LESS THAN 5 MPH.    
SUNDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 44 TO 50. HIGHS 63 TO 70. WEST  
WINDS 2 TO 7 MPH.    
MONDAY  
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 37 TO 43. HIGHS 68 TO 75. WEST WINDS  
2 TO 7 MPH.    
TUESDAY  
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 43 TO 49. HIGHS 72 TO 80. SOUTHEAST  
WINDS 1 TO 5 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY WITH A SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS. LOWS  
44 TO 51. HIGHS 68 TO 74. SOUTHWEST WINDS 1 TO 6 MPH.  
 
 
 
ORZ698-182330-  
SOUTHERN BLUE MOUNTAINS-  
643 AM PDT THU SEP 18 2025  
   
TODAY  
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY THEN BECOMING PARTLY CLOUDY.  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....78-84.  
* MIN HUMIDITY........14-19 PERCENT.  
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......  
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...UPSLOPE LESS THAN 5 MPH BECOMING SOUTHEAST 3  
TO 6 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....LIGHT LESS THAN 5 MPH BECOMING SOUTHEAST 2  
TO 5 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
* CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
* CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......8500 FT AGL.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHEAST AROUND 10 MPH.  
* VENTILATION INDEX...POOR (32-76) INCREASING TO FAIR TO GOOD  
(344-550) IN THE AFTERNOON.  
   
TONIGHT  
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY.  
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....49-55.  
* MAX HUMIDITY........42-57 PERCENT.  
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...MODERATE.  
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......  
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...DRAINAGE WINDS LESS THAN 5 MPH.  
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....LIGHT WINDS LESS THAN 5 MPH.  
* CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
* CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......NEAR SURFACE.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....EAST AROUND 10 MPH.  
* VENTILATION INDEX...POOR (90-166) DECREASING TO POOR (25-54)  
AFTER MIDNIGHT.  
   
FRIDAY  
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY.  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....77-83.  
* MIN HUMIDITY........19-24 PERCENT.  
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......  
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...UPSLOPE LESS THAN 5 MPH.  
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....LIGHT LESS THAN 5 MPH.  
* CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
* CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......8000 FT AGL.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHEAST AROUND 5 MPH SHIFTING TO THE SOUTH  
IN THE AFTERNOON.  
* VENTILATION INDEX...POOR (25-37) INCREASING TO POOR TO FAIR  
(163-235) IN THE AFTERNOON.  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...  
   
SATURDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 48 TO 53. HIGHS 74 TO 81. WEST  
WINDS 1 TO 6 MPH.    
SUNDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 44 TO 50. HIGHS 67 TO 75. WEST  
WINDS 2 TO 7 MPH.    
MONDAY  
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 37 TO 42. HIGHS 72 TO 77. WEST WINDS  
2 TO 7 MPH.    
TUESDAY  
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 43 TO 48. HIGHS 76 TO 82. SOUTHEAST  
WINDS 2 TO 7 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY WITH A SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS. LOWS  
45 TO 50. HIGHS 71 TO 77. SOUTHWEST WINDS 2 TO 7 MPH.  
 
 
 
.8-14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 25 THROUGH WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 1...  
 
A GREATER CHANCE OF BELOW NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND ABOVE NORMAL  
PRECIPITATION.  
 
 
CLICK HERE TO GO TO PREVIOUS BULLETINS.
The Nexlab OR Page
The Nexlab WA Page
Main Text Page