510  
FNUS56 KPDT 151208  
FWFPDT  
 
FIRE WEATHER PLANNING FORECAST FOR NE OREGON AND SE WASHINGTON  
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PENDLETON OR  
508 AM PDT WED JUL 15 2026  
 
   
DISCUSSION
 
 
THERE IS A LOW (LESS THAN 30%) CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS  
TODAY, MAINLY ACROSS THE CASCADES AND CENTRAL OREGON. ON THURSDAY,  
THE AREA THERE IS STILL SOME CHANCE IN THE CASCADES, BUT ALSO  
EASTERN OREGON. LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITIES AND LIGHTNING WILL ALLOW  
FOR ENHANCED FIRE WEATHER CONCERNS. AFTER THURSDAY, DRY AND HOT  
WEATHER IS EXPECTED THROUGH THE WEEKEND, THOUGH THERE COULD BE  
ADDITIONAL CHANCES OF THUNDERSTORMS EARLY NEXT WEEK.  
 
***WINDS ARE 20 FOOT 10 MINUTE AVERAGES ***  
***CWR: CHANCE OF WETTING RAIN 0.10 OR GREATER ***  
***VENTILATION INDEX IS DERIVED FROM TRANSPORT WIND  
MULTIPLIED BY THE MIXING HEIGHT IN 100'S OF FT.  
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.  
CATEGORIES: LOW (< 200), MODERATE (200-500),  
HIGH (500-700), AND VERY HIGH (> 700).  
-NOTE: MAX TRANSPORT WINDS MAY NOT OCCUR  
AT THE SAME TIME AS MAX MIXING HEIGHT. ***  
 
WAZ695-152345-  
EAST WASHINGTON SOUTH CENTRAL CASCADE MOUNTAINS-  
508 AM PDT WED JUL 15 2026  
   
TODAY
 
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY.  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....83-93...EXCEPT 74-83 RIDGES.  
* MIN HUMIDITY........21-31 PERCENT.  
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......  
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...SOUTH WINDS 1 TO 6 MPH.  
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....SOUTH WINDS 1 TO 6 MPH.  
* CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
* CHC OF LIGHTNING....10 PERCENT (VERY LOW CHANCE).  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......10500 FT AGL.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 5 TO 10 MPH.  
* VENTILATION INDEX...LOW (35-67) INCREASING TO MODERATE TO VERY  
HIGH (311-733) IN THE AFTERNOON.  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY. A SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS IN  
THE EVENING, THEN SHOWERS LIKELY AFTER MIDNIGHT.  
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....56-63.  
* MAX HUMIDITY........65-80 PERCENT.  
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...GOOD.  
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......  
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...NORTHWEST WINDS UP TO 5 MPH.  
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....LIGHT WINDS LESS THAN 5 MPH BECOMING  
NORTHWEST 1 TO 5 MPH AFTER MIDNIGHT.  
* CWR.................30 PERCENT.  
* CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......500 FT AGL.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 5 TO 10 MPH.  
* VENTILATION INDEX...LOW (48-178) DECREASING TO LOW (25-40) AFTER  
MIDNIGHT.  
   
THURSDAY
 
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS. A SLIGHT  
CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS IN THE AFTERNOON.  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....77-88...EXCEPT 68-78 RIDGES.  
* MIN HUMIDITY........37-52 PERCENT.  
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......  
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...UPSLOPE LESS THAN 5 MPH BECOMING SOUTH 2 TO  
7 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....NORTH WINDS 1 TO 5 MPH SHIFTING TO THE SOUTH  
2 TO 7 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
* CWR.................10 PERCENT.  
* CHC OF LIGHTNING....20 PERCENT (SLIGHT CHANCE).  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......9000 FT AGL.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHEAST AROUND 10 MPH SHIFTING TO THE  
SOUTHEAST IN THE AFTERNOON.  
* VENTILATION INDEX...LOW (51-113) INCREASING TO LOW TO HIGH  
(127-513) IN THE AFTERNOON.  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
 
   
FRIDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 47 TO 55. HIGHS 67 TO 82. WEST WINDS  
4 TO 10 MPH.    
SATURDAY
 
CLEAR. LOWS 46 TO 54. HIGHS 69 TO 83. WEST WINDS 4 TO  
10 MPH.    
SUNDAY
 
CLEAR. LOWS 49 TO 56. HIGHS 76 TO 90. NORTHWEST WINDS  
4 TO 9 MPH.    
MONDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 56 TO 62. HIGHS 78 TO 93. SOUTHEAST  
WINDS UP TO 5 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY WITH A SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS. LOWS  
60 TO 66. HIGHS 77 TO 91. TERRAIN DRIVEN WINDS LESS THAN 5 MPH.  
 

 
 
WAZ690-152345-  
KITTITAS VALLEY-  
508 AM PDT WED JUL 15 2026  
   
TODAY
 
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY THEN BECOMING MOSTLY SUNNY.  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....91-97...EXCEPT 80-91 RIDGES.  
* MIN HUMIDITY........15-20 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 SOUTHEAST 2  
TO 6 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
* CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
* CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......11000 FT AGL.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH AROUND 5 MPH SHIFTING TO THE SOUTH IN  
THE AFTERNOON.  
* VENTILATION INDEX...LOW (42-76) INCREASING TO MODERATE TO HIGH  
(424-610) IN THE AFTERNOON.  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS.  
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....64-70.  
* MAX HUMIDITY........52-67 PERCENT.  
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...MODERATE.  
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......  
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...NORTHWEST WINDS 2 TO 7 MPH.  
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....NORTHWEST WINDS 2 TO 7 MPH.  
* CWR.................10 PERCENT.  
* CHC OF LIGHTNING....10 PERCENT (VERY LOW CHANCE).  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......500 FT AGL.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST AROUND 10 MPH.  
* VENTILATION INDEX...LOW TO MODERATE (102-274) DECREASING TO LOW  
(45-55) AFTER MIDNIGHT.  
   
THURSDAY
 
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY THEN BECOMING MOSTLY SUNNY. A  
SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS IN THE MORNING.  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....88-95...EXCEPT 78-88 RIDGES.  
* MIN HUMIDITY........24-31 PERCENT.  
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......  
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...NORTHWEST WINDS 1 TO 6 MPH SHIFTING TO THE  
EAST 2 TO 7 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....NORTH WINDS 2 TO 7 MPH SHIFTING TO THE EAST  
3 TO 7 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
* CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
* CHC OF LIGHTNING....10 PERCENT (VERY LOW CHANCE).  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......10000 FT AGL.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH AROUND 15 MPH SHIFTING TO THE SOUTHEAST  
IN THE AFTERNOON.  
* VENTILATION INDEX...LOW (110-168) INCREASING TO MODERATE TO HIGH  
(444-640) IN THE AFTERNOON.  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
 
   
FRIDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 56 TO 62. HIGHS 83 TO 91. WEST WINDS  
6 TO 12 MPH.    
SATURDAY
 
CLEAR. LOWS 55 TO 61. HIGHS 84 TO 92. WEST WINDS 7 TO  
13 MPH.    
SUNDAY
 
CLEAR. LOWS 58 TO 63. HIGHS 88 TO 95. NORTHWEST WINDS  
6 TO 12 MPH.    
MONDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 63 TO 68. HIGHS 90 TO 97. NORTHEAST  
WINDS 1 TO 6 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 66 TO 72. HIGHS 90 TO 97. NORTH  
WINDS 1 TO 5 MPH.  
 

 
 
WAZ694-152345-  
YAKAMA ALPINE DISTRICT-  
508 AM PDT WED JUL 15 2026  
   
TODAY
 
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY.  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....87-95...EXCEPT 76-89 RIDGES.  
* MIN HUMIDITY........19-29 PERCENT.  
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......  
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...UPSLOPE LESS THAN 5 MPH BECOMING SOUTH 2 TO  
5 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....LIGHT LESS THAN 5 MPH BECOMING SOUTH 1 TO 5  
MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
* CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
* CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......11000 FT AGL.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH 5 TO 10 MPH.  
* VENTILATION INDEX...LOW (25-41) INCREASING TO MODERATE TO HIGH  
(347-643) IN THE AFTERNOON.  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS IN THE  
EVENING. A SLIGHT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS. SHOWERS LIKELY AFTER  
MIDNIGHT.  
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....54-61.  
* MAX HUMIDITY........79-94 PERCENT.  
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...EXCELLENT.  
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......  
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...WEST WINDS 1 TO 5 MPH IN THE EVENING  
BECOMING DRAINAGE WINDS LESS THAN 5 MPH.  
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....LIGHT WINDS LESS THAN 5 MPH.  
* CWR.................30 PERCENT.  
* CHC OF LIGHTNING....20 PERCENT (SLIGHT CHANCE).  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......500 FT AGL.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST AROUND 5 MPH SHIFTING TO THE  
NORTHWEST AFTER MIDNIGHT.  
* VENTILATION INDEX...LOW (107-193) DECREASING TO LOW (26-36) AFTER  
MIDNIGHT.  
   
THURSDAY
 
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS. A SLIGHT  
CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS IN THE AFTERNOON.  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....76-89...EXCEPT 69-81 RIDGES.  
* MIN HUMIDITY........36-51 PERCENT.  
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......  
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...WEST WINDS 3 TO 8 MPH.  
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....LIGHT LESS THAN 5 MPH BECOMING SOUTHWEST 2  
TO 7 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
* CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
* CHC OF LIGHTNING....10 PERCENT (VERY LOW CHANCE).  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......7000 FT AGL.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHEAST AROUND 10 MPH SHIFTING TO THE  
SOUTHWEST IN THE AFTERNOON.  
* VENTILATION INDEX...LOW (42-88) INCREASING TO MODERATE (212-380)  
IN THE AFTERNOON.  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
 
   
FRIDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 46 TO 54. HIGHS 72 TO 86. WEST WINDS  
4 TO 10 MPH.    
SATURDAY
 
CLEAR. LOWS 47 TO 54. HIGHS 75 TO 90. WEST WINDS 3 TO  
8 MPH.    
SUNDAY
 
CLEAR. LOWS 50 TO 57. HIGHS 80 TO 94. WEST WINDS 2 TO  
7 MPH.    
MONDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 56 TO 64. HIGHS 81 TO 95. TERRAIN  
DRIVEN WINDS LESS THAN 5 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 58 TO 66. HIGHS 80 TO 94. TERRAIN  
DRIVEN WINDS LESS THAN 5 MPH.  
 

 
 
ORZ691-WAZ691-152345-  
LOWER COLUMBIA BASIN OF OREGON-LOWER COLUMBIA BASIN OF WASHINGTON-  
508 AM PDT WED JUL 15 2026  
   
TODAY
 
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY.  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....92-100...EXCEPT 88-95 RIDGES.  
* MIN HUMIDITY........16-21 PERCENT.  
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......  
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...WEST WINDS 1 TO 5 MPH SHIFTING TO THE  
NORTHEAST 2 TO 7 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....NORTHEAST WINDS 2 TO 7 MPH.  
* CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
* CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......11000 FT AGL.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST AROUND 5 MPH SHIFTING TO THE EAST IN THE  
AFTERNOON.  
* VENTILATION INDEX...LOW (32-76) INCREASING TO MODERATE TO HIGH  
(262-536) IN THE AFTERNOON.  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY. A SLIGHT CHANCE OF  
THUNDERSTORMS IN THE EVENING. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS.  
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....61-67.  
* MAX HUMIDITY........58-73 PERCENT.  
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...GOOD...EXCEPT MODERATE RIDGES.  
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......  
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...WEST WINDS 2 TO 7 MPH.  
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....NORTHWEST WINDS 2 TO 7 MPH.  
* CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
* CHC OF LIGHTNING....20 PERCENT (SLIGHT CHANCE).  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......500 FT AGL.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST AROUND 10 MPH.  
* VENTILATION INDEX...LOW TO MODERATE (100-278) DECREASING TO LOW  
(28-48) AFTER MIDNIGHT.  
   
THURSDAY
 
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY THEN BECOMING MOSTLY SUNNY. A  
SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS IN THE MORNING.  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....83-97...EXCEPT 81-92 RIDGES.  
* MIN HUMIDITY........24-36 PERCENT.  
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......  
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...WEST WINDS 2 TO 7 MPH INCREASING TO 7 TO 13  
MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....WEST WINDS 4 TO 9 MPH.  
* CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
* CHC OF LIGHTNING....10 PERCENT (VERY LOW CHANCE).  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......10000 FT AGL.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST AROUND 10 MPH.  
* VENTILATION INDEX...LOW (54-118) INCREASING TO MODERATE TO HIGH  
(286-526) IN THE AFTERNOON.  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
 
   
FRIDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 54 TO 61. HIGHS 83 TO 92. SOUTHWEST  
WINDS 8 TO 14 MPH.    
SATURDAY
 
CLEAR. LOWS 55 TO 61. HIGHS 87 TO 94. WEST WINDS 5 TO  
11 MPH.    
SUNDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 58 TO 63. HIGHS 90 TO 97. WEST WINDS  
4 TO 10 MPH.    
MONDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 61 TO 66. HIGHS 90 TO 99. NORTHWEST  
WINDS 2 TO 7 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
A SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS. PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 64 TO  
69. HIGHS 91 TO 99. WEST WINDS 2 TO 7 MPH.  
 

 
 
ORZ692-WAZ692-152345-  
NORTHERN BLUE MOUNTAINS OF OREGON-BLUE MOUNTAINS OF WASHINGTON-  
508 AM PDT WED JUL 15 2026  
   
TODAY
 
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY THEN BECOMING MOSTLY SUNNY.  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....86-95...EXCEPT 79-85 RIDGES.  
* MIN HUMIDITY........21-28 PERCENT.  
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......  
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...UPSLOPE LESS THAN 5 MPH BECOMING NORTHEAST 1  
TO 6 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....LIGHT LESS THAN 5 MPH.  
* CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
* CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......10500 FT AGL.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST AROUND 5 MPH SHIFTING TO THE  
NORTHEAST IN THE AFTERNOON.  
* VENTILATION INDEX...LOW (35-87) INCREASING TO MODERATE TO HIGH  
(406-528) IN THE AFTERNOON.  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR.  
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....55-65.  
* MAX HUMIDITY........50-65 PERCENT.  
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...MODERATE.  
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......  
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...NORTHEAST WINDS 1 TO 5 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....10 PERCENT (VERY LOW CHANCE).  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......500 FT AGL.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....EAST AROUND 10 MPH.  
* VENTILATION INDEX...MODERATE (218-274) DECREASING TO LOW (29-43)  
AFTER MIDNIGHT.  
   
THURSDAY
 
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY THEN BECOMING PARTLY CLOUDY. A  
SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS. A SLIGHT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS IN THE  
AFTERNOON.  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....85-93...EXCEPT 80-85 RIDGES.  
* MIN HUMIDITY........28-35 PERCENT.  
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......  
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...UPSLOPE LESS THAN 5 MPH BECOMING NORTHWEST 1  
TO 6 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....LIGHT LESS THAN 5 MPH.  
* CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
* CHC OF LIGHTNING....20 PERCENT (SLIGHT CHANCE).  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......10500 FT AGL.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH 5 TO 10 MPH.  
* VENTILATION INDEX...LOW (34-76) INCREASING TO MODERATE TO HIGH  
(255-659) IN THE AFTERNOON.  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
 
   
FRIDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 51 TO 61. HIGHS 77 TO 88. WEST WINDS  
3 TO 8 MPH.    
SATURDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 50 TO 60. HIGHS 79 TO 89. WEST  
WINDS 1 TO 6 MPH.    
SUNDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 52 TO 61. HIGHS 81 TO 92. WEST WINDS  
1 TO 6 MPH.    
MONDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 55 TO 65. HIGHS 83 TO 93. NORTHWEST  
WINDS UP TO 5 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
A SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS. MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 57 TO  
67. HIGHS 82 TO 93. WEST WINDS UP TO 5 MPH.  
 

 
 
ORZ693-WAZ693-152345-  
CANYON GRASSLANDS OF WALLOWA COUNTY-  
SOUTHEAST WASHINGTON GRANDE RONDE VALLEY-  
508 AM PDT WED JUL 15 2026  
   
TODAY
 
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....85-94...EXCEPT 78-85 RIDGES.  
* MIN HUMIDITY........19-24 PERCENT.  
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......  
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...UPSLOPE LESS THAN 5 MPH BECOMING NORTHEAST 1  
TO 5 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....NORTH WINDS 1 TO 6 MPH.  
* CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
* CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......10000 FT AGL.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH 5 TO 10 MPH.  
* VENTILATION INDEX...LOW (49-73) INCREASING TO MODERATE TO HIGH  
(465-551) IN THE AFTERNOON.  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR.  
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....54-65.  
* MAX HUMIDITY........50-65 PERCENT...EXCEPT 47-54 PERCENT RIDGES.  
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...MODERATE.  
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......  
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...NORTHEAST WINDS 1 TO 5 MPH IN THE EVENING  
BECOMING DRAINAGE WINDS LESS THAN 5 MPH.  
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....NORTHEAST WINDS 1 TO 6 MPH IN THE EVENING  
BECOMING LIGHT WINDS LESS THAN 5 MPH.  
* CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
* CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......500 FT AGL.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....EAST 5 TO 10 MPH.  
* VENTILATION INDEX...MODERATE (224-268) DECREASING TO LOW (25-27)  
AFTER MIDNIGHT.  
   
THURSDAY
 
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY THEN BECOMING PARTLY CLOUDY. A  
SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS IN THE AFTERNOON.  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....89-98...EXCEPT 84-90 RIDGES.  
* MIN HUMIDITY........20-26 PERCENT.  
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......  
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...UPSLOPE LESS THAN 5 MPH BECOMING SOUTHEAST 1  
TO 6 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....LIGHT LESS THAN 5 MPH BECOMING SOUTHEAST 3  
TO 8 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
* CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
* CHC OF LIGHTNING....20 PERCENT (SLIGHT CHANCE).  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......14000 FT AGL.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHEAST AROUND 5 MPH INCREASING TO SOUTH  
AROUND 15 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
* VENTILATION INDEX...LOW (36-72) INCREASING TO HIGH TO VERY HIGH  
(636-1050) IN THE AFTERNOON.  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
 
   
FRIDAY
 
A SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS. MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 53 TO  
64. HIGHS 84 TO 93. NORTHWEST WINDS 1 TO 6 MPH.    
SATURDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 52 TO 62. HIGHS 84 TO 93.  
NORTHWEST WINDS 1 TO 6 MPH.    
SUNDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 52 TO 62. HIGHS 86 TO 95. NORTHWEST  
WINDS 1 TO 6 MPH.    
MONDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 54 TO 65. HIGHS 86 TO 95. NORTHEAST  
WINDS 1 TO 6 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
A SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS. MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 56 TO  
67. HIGHS 85 TO 94. NORTHWEST WINDS UP TO 5 MPH.  
 

 
 
ORZ701-152345-  
EASTERN COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE OF OREGON-  
508 AM PDT WED JUL 15 2026  
   
TODAY
 
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY THEN BECOMING PARTLY CLOUDY.  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....91-96.  
* MIN HUMIDITY........21-28 PERCENT.  
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......  
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...UPSLOPE LESS THAN 5 MPH BECOMING NORTH 1 TO  
5 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON. IN THE EASTERN COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE,  
WEST WINDS 1 TO 6 MPH.  
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....LIGHT LESS THAN 5 MPH BECOMING NORTH 2 TO 5  
MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
* CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
* CHC OF LIGHTNING....10 PERCENT (VERY LOW CHANCE).  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......8000 FT AGL.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST AROUND 5 MPH.  
* VENTILATION INDEX...LOW (27-59) INCREASING TO LOW TO MODERATE  
(90-250) IN THE AFTERNOON.  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS IN THE  
EVENING. A SLIGHT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS. SHOWERS LIKELY AFTER  
MIDNIGHT.  
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....55-61.  
* MAX HUMIDITY........74-89 PERCENT.  
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...EXCELLENT.  
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......  
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...WEST WINDS 2 TO 7 MPH...EXCEPT WEST 3 TO 8  
MPH IN THE EASTERN COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE.  
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....WEST WINDS 2 TO 7 MPH.  
* CWR.................30 PERCENT.  
* CHC OF LIGHTNING....20 PERCENT (SLIGHT CHANCE).  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......500 FT AGL.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST AROUND 10 MPH.  
* VENTILATION INDEX...LOW (96-150) DECREASING TO LOW (29-45) AFTER  
MIDNIGHT.  
   
THURSDAY
 
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY THEN BECOMING MOSTLY SUNNY. A  
SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS IN THE MORNING.  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....79-84...EXCEPT 73-82 RIDGES.  
* MIN HUMIDITY........36-50 PERCENT.  
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......  
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...NORTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 11 MPH...EXCEPT  
NORTHWEST 7 TO 13 MPH IN THE EASTERN COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE.  
GUSTS TO 25 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON. IN THE EASTERN COLUMBIA  
RIVER GORGE, GUSTS TO 30 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....NORTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 11 MPH.  
* CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
* CHC OF LIGHTNING....10 PERCENT (VERY LOW CHANCE).  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......5500 FT AGL.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 10 TO 15 MPH.  
* VENTILATION INDEX...LOW (50-120) INCREASING TO MODERATE (317-497)  
IN THE AFTERNOON.  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
 
   
FRIDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 48 TO 55. HIGHS 81 TO 86. WEST WINDS  
7 TO 13 MPH.    
SATURDAY
 
CLEAR. LOWS 50 TO 56. HIGHS 86 TO 91. WEST WINDS 4 TO  
9 MPH.    
SUNDAY
 
CLEAR. LOWS 53 TO 59. HIGHS 91 TO 96. WEST WINDS 4 TO  
9 MPH.    
MONDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 58 TO 65. HIGHS 91 TO 97. NORTH  
WINDS UP TO 5 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 60 TO 67. HIGHS 90 TO 95. TERRAIN  
DRIVEN WINDS LESS THAN 5 MPH.  
 

 
 
ORZ702-152345-  
EAST SLOPES OF THE MT. HOOD NATIONAL FOREST-  
508 AM PDT WED JUL 15 2026  
   
TODAY
 
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY THEN BECOMING PARTLY CLOUDY. A  
SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS IN THE AFTERNOON.  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....88-94...EXCEPT 81-88 RIDGES.  
* MIN HUMIDITY........22-31 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....10 PERCENT (VERY LOW CHANCE).  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......7000 FT AGL.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHEAST AROUND 5 MPH.  
* VENTILATION INDEX...LOW (27-51) INCREASING TO LOW TO MODERATE  
(178-272) IN THE AFTERNOON.  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS IN THE  
EVENING. A SLIGHT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS. SHOWERS LIKELY AFTER  
MIDNIGHT.  
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....51-60.  
* MAX HUMIDITY........75-90 PERCENT.  
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...EXCELLENT.  
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......  
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...DRAINAGE WINDS LESS THAN 5 MPH.  
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....LIGHT WINDS LESS THAN 5 MPH.  
* CWR.................40 PERCENT.  
* CHC OF LIGHTNING....20 PERCENT (SLIGHT CHANCE).  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......500 FT AGL.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 5 TO 10 MPH.  
* VENTILATION INDEX...LOW (52-112) DECREASING TO LOW (26-34) AFTER  
MIDNIGHT.  
   
THURSDAY
 
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY THEN BECOMING MOSTLY SUNNY. A  
SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS IN THE MORNING.  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....75-84...EXCEPT 67-78 RIDGES.  
* MIN HUMIDITY........41-56 PERCENT.  
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......  
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...UPSLOPE LESS THAN 5 MPH BECOMING WEST 1 TO 6  
MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....LIGHT LESS THAN 5 MPH BECOMING WEST 1 TO 5  
MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
* CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
* CHC OF LIGHTNING....10 PERCENT (VERY LOW CHANCE).  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......5000 FT AGL.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 5 TO 10 MPH.  
* VENTILATION INDEX...LOW (29-59) INCREASING TO MODERATE (243-349)  
IN THE AFTERNOON.  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
 
   
FRIDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 43 TO 51. HIGHS 71 TO 85. WEST WINDS  
3 TO 8 MPH.    
SATURDAY
 
CLEAR. LOWS 46 TO 53. HIGHS 76 TO 89. WEST WINDS 1 TO  
6 MPH.    
SUNDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 50 TO 58. HIGHS 81 TO 93. NORTHWEST  
WINDS UP TO 5 MPH.    
MONDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 57 TO 65. HIGHS 82 TO 93. TERRAIN  
DRIVEN WINDS LESS THAN 5 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 58 TO 66. HIGHS 80 TO 92. TERRAIN  
DRIVEN WINDS LESS THAN 5 MPH.  
 

 
 
ORZ695-152345-  
EAGLE CAP WILDERNESS-  
508 AM PDT WED JUL 15 2026  
   
TODAY
 
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....81-92...EXCEPT 70-81 RIDGES.  
* MIN HUMIDITY........22-34 PERCENT.  
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......  
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...NORTH WINDS 1 TO 5 MPH.  
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....NORTH WINDS 1 TO 5 MPH.  
* CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
* CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......10000 FT AGL.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH AROUND 5 MPH.  
* VENTILATION INDEX...LOW (54-102) INCREASING TO MODERATE TO HIGH  
(286-536) IN THE AFTERNOON.  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR.  
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....53-61.  
* MAX HUMIDITY........48-60 PERCENT.  
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...MODERATE.  
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......  
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...NORTHEAST WINDS 2 TO 5 MPH IN THE EVENING  
BECOMING DRAINAGE WINDS LESS THAN 5 MPH.  
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....NORTHEAST WINDS 2 TO 7 MPH.  
* CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
* CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......500 FT AGL.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHEAST AROUND 10 MPH.  
* VENTILATION INDEX...MODERATE (204-276) DECREASING TO LOW (27-37)  
AFTER MIDNIGHT.  
   
THURSDAY
 
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....85-96...EXCEPT 74-85 RIDGES.  
* MIN HUMIDITY........21-31 PERCENT.  
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......  
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...UPSLOPE LESS THAN 5 MPH BECOMING SOUTH 3 TO  
8 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....SOUTHEAST WINDS 2 TO 7 MPH SHIFTING TO THE  
SOUTH 7 TO 13 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
* CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
* CHC OF LIGHTNING....10 PERCENT (VERY LOW CHANCE).  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......12500 FT AGL.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHEAST AROUND 5 MPH INCREASING TO SOUTH  
AROUND 15 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
* VENTILATION INDEX...LOW (31-139) INCREASING TO VERY HIGH  
(991-1050) IN THE AFTERNOON.  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
 
   
FRIDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 53 TO 60. HIGHS 76 TO 91. NORTHWEST  
WINDS 3 TO 8 MPH.    
SATURDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 52 TO 59. HIGHS 76 TO 91.  
NORTHWEST WINDS 2 TO 7 MPH.    
SUNDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 52 TO 59. HIGHS 77 TO 92. NORTHWEST  
WINDS 2 TO 7 MPH.    
MONDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 55 TO 62. HIGHS 76 TO 91. NORTHWEST  
WINDS 2 TO 7 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
A SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS. MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 56 TO  
64. HIGHS 75 TO 90. WEST WINDS 1 TO 6 MPH.  
 

 
 
ORZ694-152345-  
GRANDE RONDE VALLEY OF OREGON-  
508 AM PDT WED JUL 15 2026  
   
TODAY
 
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....90-95.  
* MIN HUMIDITY........18-23 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.....NORTH AROUND 5 MPH.  
* VENTILATION INDEX...LOW (44-78) INCREASING TO MODERATE (288-482)  
IN THE AFTERNOON.  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR.  
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....56-61.  
* MAX HUMIDITY........56-65 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....10 PERCENT (VERY LOW CHANCE).  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......500 FT AGL.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH 5 TO 10 MPH.  
* VENTILATION INDEX...LOW TO MODERATE (196-246) DECREASING TO LOW  
(25-31) AFTER MIDNIGHT.  
   
THURSDAY
 
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY. A SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND  
THUNDERSTORMS IN THE AFTERNOON.  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....93-98.  
* MIN HUMIDITY........21-26 PERCENT.  
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......  
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...UPSLOPE LESS THAN 5 MPH BECOMING SOUTH 2 TO  
7 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....LIGHT LESS THAN 5 MPH BECOMING SOUTH 5 TO 10  
MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
* CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
* CHC OF LIGHTNING....10 PERCENT (VERY LOW CHANCE).  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......12500 FT AGL.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....EAST AROUND 5 MPH INCREASING TO SOUTH AROUND  
15 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
* VENTILATION INDEX...LOW (25-35) INCREASING TO HIGH TO VERY HIGH  
(673-1050) IN THE AFTERNOON.  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
 
   
FRIDAY
 
A SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS. MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 54 TO  
59. HIGHS 89 TO 94. NORTHWEST WINDS 6 TO 12 MPH.    
SATURDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 53 TO 58. HIGHS 89 TO 94.  
NORTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 11 MPH.    
SUNDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 53 TO 58. HIGHS 91 TO 96. NORTHWEST  
WINDS 4 TO 9 MPH.    
MONDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 57 TO 62. HIGHS 90 TO 95. NORTHWEST  
WINDS 2 TO 7 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
A SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS. MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 59 TO  
64. HIGHS 90 TO 95. NORTHWEST WINDS 1 TO 6 MPH.  
 

 
 
ORZ699-152345-  
WESTERN FORESTED BLUE MOUNTAINS-  
508 AM PDT WED JUL 15 2026  
   
TODAY
 
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY. A SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND  
THUNDERSTORMS IN THE AFTERNOON.  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....85-91...EXCEPT 78-86 RIDGES.  
* MIN HUMIDITY........22-28 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....20 PERCENT (SLIGHT CHANCE).  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......11000 FT AGL.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....EAST AROUND 5 MPH.  
* VENTILATION INDEX...LOW (40-72) INCREASING TO MODERATE TO HIGH  
(316-608) IN THE AFTERNOON.  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY. A SLIGHT CHANCE OF  
THUNDERSTORMS IN THE EVENING. A SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS.  
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....54-60.  
* MAX HUMIDITY........56-69 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....20 PERCENT (SLIGHT CHANCE).  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......500 FT AGL.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHEAST AROUND 10 MPH.  
* VENTILATION INDEX...LOW TO MODERATE (165-255) DECREASING TO LOW  
(25-35) AFTER MIDNIGHT.  
   
THURSDAY
 
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY THEN BECOMING PARTLY CLOUDY. A  
SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS. A SLIGHT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS IN THE  
AFTERNOON.  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....85-92...EXCEPT 79-87 RIDGES.  
* MIN HUMIDITY........19-32 PERCENT.  
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......  
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...UPSLOPE LESS THAN 5 MPH BECOMING WEST 1 TO 6  
MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....LIGHT LESS THAN 5 MPH BECOMING SOUTHWEST 2  
TO 7 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
* CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
* CHC OF LIGHTNING....20 PERCENT (SLIGHT CHANCE).  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......12000 FT AGL.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHEAST AROUND 5 MPH INCREASING TO SOUTH  
AROUND 15 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
* VENTILATION INDEX...LOW (35-103) INCREASING TO HIGH TO VERY HIGH  
(572-1050) IN THE AFTERNOON.  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
 
   
FRIDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 50 TO 55. HIGHS 79 TO 89. NORTHWEST  
WINDS 1 TO 6 MPH.    
SATURDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 49 TO 55. HIGHS 79 TO 89.  
NORTHWEST WINDS 1 TO 6 MPH.    
SUNDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 51 TO 57. HIGHS 81 TO 91. NORTHWEST  
WINDS 1 TO 6 MPH.    
MONDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 54 TO 61. HIGHS 81 TO 90. NORTH  
WINDS UP TO 5 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
A SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. MOSTLY  
CLOUDY. LOWS 56 TO 62. HIGHS 80 TO 89. TERRAIN DRIVEN WINDS LESS  
THAN 5 MPH.  
 

 
 
ORZ696-152345-  
JOHN DAY VALLEY-  
508 AM PDT WED JUL 15 2026  
   
TODAY
 
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY THEN BECOMING PARTLY CLOUDY. A  
CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND A SLIGHT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS IN THE  
AFTERNOON.  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....86-94...EXCEPT 81-86 RIDGES.  
* MIN HUMIDITY........20-25 PERCENT.  
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......  
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...UPSLOPE LESS THAN 5 MPH.  
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....LIGHT LESS THAN 5 MPH BECOMING NORTHEAST 1  
TO 5 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
* CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
* CHC OF LIGHTNING....20 PERCENT (SLIGHT CHANCE).  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......11500 FT AGL.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHEAST 5 TO 10 MPH.  
* VENTILATION INDEX...LOW (38-66) INCREASING TO MODERATE TO HIGH  
(400-610) IN THE AFTERNOON.  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND A  
SLIGHT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS IN THE EVENING, THEN A SLIGHT  
CHANCE OF SHOWERS AFTER MIDNIGHT.  
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....55-61.  
* MAX HUMIDITY........62-71 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....20 PERCENT (SLIGHT CHANCE).  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......500 FT AGL.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH 5 TO 10 MPH.  
* VENTILATION INDEX...LOW TO MODERATE (151-261) DECREASING TO LOW  
(25-29) AFTER MIDNIGHT.  
   
THURSDAY
 
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....85-95...EXCEPT 80-88 RIDGES.  
* MIN HUMIDITY........16-30 PERCENT.  
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......  
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...UPSLOPE LESS THAN 5 MPH BECOMING WEST 2 TO 7  
MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....LIGHT LESS THAN 5 MPH BECOMING WEST 2 TO 7  
MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
* CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
* CHC OF LIGHTNING....10 PERCENT (VERY LOW CHANCE).  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......12500 FT AGL.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHEAST AROUND 5 MPH INCREASING TO  
SOUTHWEST AROUND 15 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
* VENTILATION INDEX...LOW (25-65) INCREASING TO HIGH TO VERY HIGH  
(597-1019) IN THE AFTERNOON.  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
 
   
FRIDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 51 TO 56. HIGHS 83 TO 93. NORTHWEST  
WINDS 4 TO 9 MPH.    
SATURDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 52 TO 57. HIGHS 84 TO 93.  
NORTHWEST WINDS 1 TO 6 MPH.    
SUNDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 54 TO 59. HIGHS 86 TO 95. NORTH  
WINDS 1 TO 6 MPH.    
MONDAY
 
MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 58 TO 63. HIGHS 85 TO 93. NORTH  
WINDS 1 TO 6 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
A SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. MOSTLY  
CLOUDY. LOWS 58 TO 64. HIGHS 85 TO 93. NORTHWEST WINDS UP TO  
5 MPH.  
 

 
 
ORZ700-152345-  
CENTRAL MOUNTAINS OF OREGON-  
508 AM PDT WED JUL 15 2026  
   
TODAY
 
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY THEN BECOMING PARTLY CLOUDY. A  
CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND A SLIGHT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS IN THE  
AFTERNOON.  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....87-92...EXCEPT 80-86 RIDGES.  
* MIN HUMIDITY........19-25 PERCENT.  
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......  
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...UPSLOPE LESS THAN 5 MPH BECOMING NORTHWEST 2  
TO 7 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....LIGHT LESS THAN 5 MPH.  
* CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
* CHC OF LIGHTNING....20 PERCENT (SLIGHT CHANCE).  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......12000 FT AGL.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHEAST 5 TO 10 MPH.  
* VENTILATION INDEX...LOW (40-88) INCREASING TO MODERATE TO VERY  
HIGH (323-957) IN THE AFTERNOON.  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND A  
SLIGHT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS IN THE EVENING. A SLIGHT CHANCE OF  
SHOWERS AFTER MIDNIGHT.  
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....49-58.  
* MAX HUMIDITY........70-85 PERCENT...EXCEPT 65-74 PERCENT RIDGES.  
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...GOOD.  
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......  
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...NORTH WINDS 2 TO 7 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....20 PERCENT (SLIGHT CHANCE).  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......500 FT AGL.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH 5 TO 10 MPH.  
* VENTILATION INDEX...LOW TO MODERATE (169-377) DECREASING TO LOW  
(25-38) AFTER MIDNIGHT.  
   
THURSDAY
 
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....84-90...EXCEPT 78-85 RIDGES.  
* MIN HUMIDITY........15-30 PERCENT.  
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......  
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...UPSLOPE LESS THAN 5 MPH BECOMING WEST 4 TO 9  
MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....LIGHT LESS THAN 5 MPH BECOMING SOUTHWEST 2  
TO 7 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
* CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
* CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......11500 FT AGL.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST AROUND 5 MPH INCREASING TO SOUTHWEST  
AROUND 15 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
* VENTILATION INDEX...LOW (33-61) INCREASING TO HIGH TO VERY HIGH  
(601-1035) IN THE AFTERNOON.  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
 
   
FRIDAY
 
CLEAR. LOWS 44 TO 51. HIGHS 84 TO 90. NORTHWEST WINDS  
4 TO 9 MPH.    
SATURDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 47 TO 54. HIGHS 86 TO 91.  
NORTHWEST WINDS 3 TO 8 MPH.    
SUNDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 50 TO 57. HIGHS 87 TO 93. NORTHWEST  
WINDS 3 TO 8 MPH.    
MONDAY
 
MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 53 TO 62. HIGHS 85 TO 92. NORTHWEST  
WINDS 1 TO 6 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
A SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. MOSTLY  
CLOUDY. LOWS 52 TO 62. HIGHS 85 TO 92. NORTHWEST WINDS 1 TO  
6 MPH.  
 

 
 
ORZ703-152345-  
WARM SPRINGS RESERVATION-  
508 AM PDT WED JUL 15 2026  
   
TODAY
 
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY THEN BECOMING PARTLY CLOUDY. A  
CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND A SLIGHT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS IN THE  
AFTERNOON.  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....88-96...EXCEPT 76-87 RIDGES.  
* MIN HUMIDITY........19-24 PERCENT...EXCEPT 24-36 PERCENT RIDGES.  
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......  
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...UPSLOPE LESS THAN 5 MPH BECOMING NORTH 2 TO  
7 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....LIGHT LESS THAN 5 MPH BECOMING NORTHEAST 1  
TO 5 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
* CWR.................10 PERCENT.  
* CHC OF LIGHTNING....20 PERCENT (SLIGHT CHANCE).  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......10000 FT AGL.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHEAST AROUND 5 MPH.  
* VENTILATION INDEX...LOW (25-50) INCREASING TO MODERATE (232-438)  
IN THE AFTERNOON.  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY. SHOWERS LIKELY AND A SLIGHT  
CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS IN THE EVENING, THEN A CHANCE OF SHOWERS  
AFTER MIDNIGHT.  
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....53-60.  
* MAX HUMIDITY........64-74 PERCENT...EXCEPT 74-89 PERCENT RIDGES.  
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...GOOD...EXCEPT EXCELLENT RIDGES.  
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......  
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...NORTHWEST WINDS 2 TO 7 MPH.  
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....NORTHWEST WINDS 2 TO 7 MPH.  
* CWR.................20 PERCENT.  
* CHC OF LIGHTNING....20 PERCENT (SLIGHT CHANCE).  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......500 FT AGL.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 5 TO 10 MPH.  
* VENTILATION INDEX...LOW (78-150) DECREASING TO LOW (25-33) AFTER  
MIDNIGHT.  
   
THURSDAY
 
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....78-88...EXCEPT 65-75 RIDGES.  
* MIN HUMIDITY........30-41 PERCENT...EXCEPT 43-58 PERCENT RIDGES.  
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......  
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...NORTHWEST WINDS 2 TO 5 MPH INCREASING TO 5  
TO 11 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....WEST WINDS 2 TO 5 MPH INCREASING TO 5 TO 11  
MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
* CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
* CHC OF LIGHTNING....10 PERCENT (VERY LOW CHANCE).  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......7000 FT AGL.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST AROUND 5 MPH INCREASING TO WEST  
AROUND 15 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
* VENTILATION INDEX...LOW (45-75) INCREASING TO MODERATE TO HIGH  
(423-565) IN THE AFTERNOON.  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
 
   
FRIDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 45 TO 52. HIGHS 77 TO 91. WEST WINDS  
6 TO 12 MPH.    
SATURDAY
 
CLEAR. LOWS 48 TO 54. HIGHS 81 TO 94. WEST WINDS 4 TO  
9 MPH.    
SUNDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 52 TO 57. HIGHS 86 TO 97. NORTHWEST  
WINDS 3 TO 8 MPH.    
MONDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 59 TO 64. HIGHS 85 TO 95. NORTHEAST  
WINDS 1 TO 6 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
A SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS. PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 60 TO  
65. HIGHS 84 TO 96. NORTHWEST WINDS 2 TO 7 MPH.  
 

 
 
ORZ704-152345-  
NORTHERN DESCHUTES NATIONAL FOREST-  
508 AM PDT WED JUL 15 2026  
   
TODAY
 
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND A  
SLIGHT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS IN THE AFTERNOON.  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....86-93...EXCEPT 73-83 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.................20 PERCENT.  
* CHC OF LIGHTNING....20 PERCENT (SLIGHT CHANCE).  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......8500 FT AGL.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHEAST AROUND 5 MPH.  
* VENTILATION INDEX...LOW (27-81) INCREASING TO MODERATE (207-431)  
IN THE AFTERNOON.  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND A  
SLIGHT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS IN THE EVENING, THEN A SLIGHT  
CHANCE OF SHOWERS AFTER MIDNIGHT.  
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....49-56.  
* MAX HUMIDITY........72-87 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....20 PERCENT (SLIGHT CHANCE).  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......500 FT AGL.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 5 TO 10 MPH.  
* VENTILATION INDEX...LOW (87-143) DECREASING TO LOW (25) AFTER  
MIDNIGHT.  
   
THURSDAY
 
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....77-83...EXCEPT 64-74 RIDGES.  
* MIN HUMIDITY........32-37 PERCENT...EXCEPT 41-56 PERCENT RIDGES.  
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......  
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...UPSLOPE LESS THAN 5 MPH BECOMING WEST 4 TO 9  
MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....LIGHT LESS THAN 5 MPH BECOMING WEST 4 TO 10  
MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
* CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
* CHC OF LIGHTNING....10 PERCENT (VERY LOW CHANCE).  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......7000 FT AGL.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST AROUND 5 MPH INCREASING TO  
SOUTHWEST AROUND 15 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
* VENTILATION INDEX...LOW (44-64) INCREASING TO MODERATE TO HIGH  
(417-545) IN THE AFTERNOON.  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
 
   
FRIDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 41 TO 47. HIGHS 74 TO 87. WEST WINDS  
5 TO 11 MPH.    
SATURDAY
 
CLEAR. LOWS 44 TO 51. HIGHS 77 TO 91. NORTHWEST WINDS  
1 TO 6 MPH.    
SUNDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 48 TO 54. HIGHS 81 TO 94. NORTHWEST  
WINDS 1 TO 6 MPH.    
MONDAY
 
A SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS. PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 54 TO  
61. HIGHS 79 TO 92. NORTHEAST WINDS UP TO 5 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
A SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS. PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 53 TO  
61. HIGHS 78 TO 92. TERRAIN DRIVEN WINDS LESS THAN 5 MPH.  
 

 
 
ORZ705-152345-  
SOUTHERN DESCHUTES NATIONAL FOREST-  
508 AM PDT WED JUL 15 2026  
   
TODAY
 
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY THEN BECOMING PARTLY CLOUDY. A  
CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS IN THE AFTERNOON.  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....83-88...EXCEPT 73-82 RIDGES.  
* MIN HUMIDITY........20-32 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....30 PERCENT (CHANCE).  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......11000 FT AGL.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH 5 TO 10 MPH.  
* VENTILATION INDEX...LOW (54-94) INCREASING TO HIGH TO VERY HIGH  
(606-1016) IN THE AFTERNOON.  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY. A SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND  
THUNDERSTORMS IN THE EVENING.  
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....45-51.  
* MAX HUMIDITY........80-92 PERCENT...EXCEPT 69-84 PERCENT RIDGES.  
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...EXCELLENT...EXCEPT GOOD RIDGES.  
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......  
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...DRAINAGE WINDS LESS THAN 5 MPH.  
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....NORTH WINDS 1 TO 5 MPH IN THE EVENING  
BECOMING LIGHT WINDS LESS THAN 5 MPH.  
* CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
* CHC OF LIGHTNING....20 PERCENT (SLIGHT CHANCE).  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......500 FT AGL.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH 5 TO 10 MPH.  
* VENTILATION INDEX...LOW TO MODERATE (137-331) DECREASING TO LOW  
(25-34) AFTER MIDNIGHT.  
   
THURSDAY
 
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....78-84...EXCEPT 67-78 RIDGES.  
* MIN HUMIDITY........23-38 PERCENT.  
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......  
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...UPSLOPE LESS THAN 5 MPH BECOMING WEST 2 TO 7  
MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....LIGHT LESS THAN 5 MPH BECOMING WEST 3 TO 7  
MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
* CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
* CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......10000 FT AGL.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST AROUND 5 MPH INCREASING TO SOUTHWEST  
AROUND 15 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
* VENTILATION INDEX...LOW (33-65) INCREASING TO HIGH TO VERY HIGH  
(553-987) IN THE AFTERNOON.  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
 
   
FRIDAY
 
CLEAR. LOWS 39 TO 44. HIGHS 77 TO 89. WEST WINDS 1 TO  
6 MPH.    
SATURDAY
 
CLEAR. LOWS 43 TO 49. HIGHS 80 TO 90. WEST WINDS 1 TO  
6 MPH.    
SUNDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 45 TO 52. HIGHS 82 TO 92. NORTHWEST  
WINDS 1 TO 6 MPH.    
MONDAY
 
A SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS. MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 50 TO  
57. HIGHS 80 TO 88. NORTHEAST WINDS UP TO 5 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
A SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. PARTLY  
CLOUDY. LOWS 48 TO 56. HIGHS 79 TO 88. TERRAIN DRIVEN WINDS LESS  
THAN 5 MPH.  
 

 
 
ORZ697-152345-  
CENTRAL BLUE MOUNTAINS-  
508 AM PDT WED JUL 15 2026  
   
TODAY
 
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY THEN BECOMING PARTLY CLOUDY. A  
SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS IN THE AFTERNOON.  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....83-88...EXCEPT 77-84 RIDGES.  
* MIN HUMIDITY........24-29 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....10 PERCENT (VERY LOW CHANCE).  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......11000 FT AGL.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....EAST AROUND 5 MPH SHIFTING TO THE SOUTH IN  
THE AFTERNOON.  
* VENTILATION INDEX...LOW (52-92) INCREASING TO MODERATE TO VERY  
HIGH (389-757) IN THE AFTERNOON.  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY. A SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND  
THUNDERSTORMS IN THE EVENING.  
* 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....10 PERCENT (VERY LOW CHANCE).  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......500 FT AGL.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....EAST AROUND 10 MPH.  
* VENTILATION INDEX...LOW TO MODERATE (178-252) DECREASING TO LOW  
(25-39) AFTER MIDNIGHT.  
   
THURSDAY
 
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....86-91...EXCEPT 81-88 RIDGES.  
* MIN HUMIDITY........15-20 PERCENT.  
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......  
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...UPSLOPE LESS THAN 5 MPH BECOMING SOUTH 5 TO  
8 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....SOUTH WINDS 3 TO 8 MPH.  
* CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
* CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......12000 FT AGL.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHEAST AROUND 10 MPH INCREASING TO SOUTH  
AROUND 20 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
* VENTILATION INDEX...LOW (84-160) INCREASING TO VERY HIGH (1050)  
IN THE AFTERNOON.  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
 
   
FRIDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 48 TO 56. HIGHS 83 TO 89. NORTHWEST  
WINDS 1 TO 6 MPH.    
SATURDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 48 TO 56. HIGHS 83 TO 89.  
NORTHWEST WINDS 1 TO 6 MPH.    
SUNDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 50 TO 58. HIGHS 84 TO 90. NORTHWEST  
WINDS 1 TO 6 MPH.    
MONDAY
 
MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS. LOWS  
53 TO 61. HIGHS 81 TO 87. TERRAIN DRIVEN WINDS LESS THAN 5 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
A SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. MOSTLY  
CLOUDY. LOWS 53 TO 61. HIGHS 81 TO 87. TERRAIN DRIVEN WINDS LESS  
THAN 5 MPH.  
 

 
 
ORZ698-152345-  
SOUTHERN BLUE MOUNTAINS-  
508 AM PDT WED JUL 15 2026  
   
TODAY
 
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....84-89.  
* MIN HUMIDITY........19-24 PERCENT.  
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......  
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...SOUTHEAST WINDS UP TO 5 MPH.  
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....SOUTHEAST WINDS UP TO 5 MPH.  
* CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
* CHC OF LIGHTNING....10 PERCENT (VERY LOW CHANCE).  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......11500 FT AGL.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....EAST AROUND 5 MPH SHIFTING TO THE SOUTH IN  
THE AFTERNOON.  
* VENTILATION INDEX...LOW (55-95) INCREASING TO VERY HIGH (722-946)  
IN THE AFTERNOON.  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY.  
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....51-59.  
* MAX HUMIDITY........56-71 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.......500 FT AGL.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHEAST AROUND 10 MPH.  
* VENTILATION INDEX...LOW TO MODERATE (80-212) DECREASING TO LOW  
(34-44) AFTER MIDNIGHT.  
   
THURSDAY
 
 
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.  
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....87-93.  
* MIN HUMIDITY........10-15 PERCENT.  
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......  
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...UPSLOPE LESS THAN 5 MPH BECOMING SOUTH 5 TO  
8 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....LIGHT LESS THAN 5 MPH BECOMING SOUTH 5 TO 8  
MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
* CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
* CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
* MIXING HEIGHT.......12000 FT AGL.  
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH AROUND 10 MPH INCREASING TO AROUND 20  
MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
* VENTILATION INDEX...LOW (59-129) INCREASING TO VERY HIGH (1050)  
IN THE AFTERNOON.  
 
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
 
   
FRIDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 48 TO 57. HIGHS 86 TO 92. WEST WINDS  
4 TO 9 MPH.    
SATURDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 49 TO 57. HIGHS 86 TO 93.  
NORTHWEST WINDS 2 TO 7 MPH.    
SUNDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 51 TO 59. HIGHS 87 TO 93. NORTHWEST  
WINDS 1 TO 6 MPH.    
MONDAY
 
MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS. LOWS  
54 TO 62. HIGHS 85 TO 91. NORTHWEST WINDS 1 TO 6 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
A SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. MOSTLY  
CLOUDY. LOWS 53 TO 61. HIGHS 84 TO 90. WEST WINDS 1 TO 6 MPH.  
 

 
 
   
8-14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR WEDNESDAY JULY 22 THROUGH TUESDAY JULY 28
 
 
A GREATER CHANCE OF ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND NEAR NORMAL  
PRECIPITATION.  
 

 
 
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