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FNUS56 KPDT 161743
FWFPDT
FIRE WEATHER PLANNING FORECAST FOR NE OREGON AND SE WASHINGTON
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PENDLETON OR
1043 AM PDT THU JUL 16 2026
...ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS THROUGH THIS EVENING, MAINLY BLUE
MOUNTAINS...
DISCUSSION
ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS ARE ONGOING ACROSS EASTERN
PORTIONS OF THE COLUMBIA BASIN, BLUE MOUNTAIN FOOTHILLS, AND BLUE
MOUNTAINS LATE THIS MORNING. ADDITIONAL THUNDERSTORMS ARE
EXPECTED TO DEVELOP THIS AFTERNOON, MAINLY OVER THE BLUE
MOUNTAINS. BREEZY TO WINDY CONDITIONS ARE FORECAST THROUGH THE
COLUMBIA GORGE AND INTO THE BASIN THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING, BUT
RH SHOULD REMAIN ABOVE CRITICAL VALUES. DRIER WEATHER WILL RETURN
FRIDAY THROUGH THE WEEKEND.
***THUNDERSTORMS IMPLY STRONG GUSTY WINDS ***
***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. ***
WAZ695-162315-
EAST WASHINGTON SOUTH CENTRAL CASCADE MOUNTAINS-
1043 AM PDT THU JUL 16 2026
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY. A SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS. A
SLIGHT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS IN THE AFTERNOON.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....79-90...EXCEPT 70-80 RIDGES.
* MIN HUMIDITY........36-51 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...NORTHEAST WINDS 1 TO 6 MPH SHIFTING TO THE
SOUTHEAST 3 TO 8 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....SOUTHEAST WINDS 3 TO 8 MPH.
* CWR.................10 PERCENT.
* CHC OF LIGHTNING....20 PERCENT (SLIGHT CHANCE).
* MIXING HEIGHT.......9000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....EAST AROUND 10 MPH.
* VENTILATION INDEX...LOW (64-112) INCREASING TO MODERATE TO VERY
HIGH (210-738) IN THE AFTERNOON.
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....46-54.
* MAX HUMIDITY........69-84 PERCENT.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...GOOD.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...WEST WINDS 5 TO 11 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....WEST WINDS 5 TO 11 MPH.
* CWR.................0 PERCENT.
* CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST AROUND 15 MPH.
* VENTILATION INDEX...LOW TO MODERATE (125-269) DECREASING TO LOW
(46-84) AFTER MIDNIGHT.
FRIDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....75-84...EXCEPT 65-75 RIDGES.
* MIN HUMIDITY........24-39 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...WEST WINDS 2 TO 7 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....WEST WINDS 2 TO 7 MPH.
* CWR.................0 PERCENT.
* CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......6500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST AROUND 10 MPH.
* VENTILATION INDEX...LOW (70-118) INCREASING TO MODERATE (283-435)
IN THE AFTERNOON.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
SATURDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 46 TO 53. HIGHS 67 TO 81. WEST
WINDS 4 TO 9 MPH.
SUNDAY
CLEAR. LOWS 47 TO 55. HIGHS 72 TO 87. NORTHWEST WINDS
4 TO 10 MPH.
MONDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 51 TO 58. HIGHS 77 TO 92. WEST
WINDS 1 TO 6 MPH.
TUESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 59 TO 66. HIGHS 77 TO 92. WEST
WINDS UP TO 5 MPH.
WEDNESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 57 TO 64. HIGHS 76 TO 90. WEST
WINDS 2 TO 7 MPH.
WAZ690-162315-
KITTITAS VALLEY-
1043 AM PDT THU JUL 16 2026
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY THEN BECOMING MOSTLY SUNNY. A
CHANCE OF SHOWERS IN THE MORNING.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....89-96...EXCEPT 80-90 RIDGES.
* MIN HUMIDITY........23-30 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...NORTH WINDS 2 TO 7 MPH SHIFTING TO THE
SOUTHEAST 4 TO 9 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....EAST WINDS 3 TO 8 MPH.
* CWR.................0 PERCENT.
* CHC OF LIGHTNING....10 PERCENT (VERY LOW CHANCE).
* MIXING HEIGHT.......9500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH AROUND 10 MPH SHIFTING TO THE SOUTHEAST
IN THE AFTERNOON.
* VENTILATION INDEX...LOW (102-158) INCREASING TO HIGH TO VERY HIGH
(657-841) IN THE AFTERNOON.
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....56-61.
* MAX HUMIDITY........57-72 PERCENT.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...GOOD...EXCEPT MODERATE RIDGES.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...NORTHWEST WINDS 8 TO 14 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....NORTHWEST WINDS 8 TO 14 MPH.
* CWR.................0 PERCENT.
* CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 15 TO 20 MPH.
* VENTILATION INDEX...MODERATE TO HIGH (327-521) DECREASING TO LOW
(55-85) AFTER MIDNIGHT.
FRIDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....85-92...EXCEPT 76-85 RIDGES.
* MIN HUMIDITY........16-23 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...WEST WINDS 4 TO 9 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....SOUTHWEST WINDS 3 TO 8 MPH.
* CWR.................0 PERCENT.
* CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......7000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST AROUND 10 MPH.
* VENTILATION INDEX...LOW (82-142) INCREASING TO MODERATE TO HIGH
(415-523) IN THE AFTERNOON.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
SATURDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 55 TO 61. HIGHS 83 TO 91.
NORTHWEST WINDS 6 TO 12 MPH.
SUNDAY
CLEAR. LOWS 56 TO 61. HIGHS 87 TO 94. NORTHWEST WINDS
7 TO 13 MPH.
MONDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 59 TO 65. HIGHS 89 TO 96. NORTHWEST
WINDS 3 TO 8 MPH.
TUESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 66 TO 72. HIGHS 90 TO 97. TERRAIN
DRIVEN WINDS LESS THAN 5 MPH.
WEDNESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 65 TO 71. HIGHS 90 TO 97.
NORTHWEST WINDS 2 TO 7 MPH.
WAZ694-162315-
YAKAMA ALPINE DISTRICT-
1043 AM PDT THU JUL 16 2026
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY THEN BECOMING MOSTLY SUNNY. A
CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND A SLIGHT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS IN THE
MORNING.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....76-90...EXCEPT 70-82 RIDGES.
* MIN HUMIDITY........37-52 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...WEST WINDS 4 TO 9 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....NORTHEAST WINDS 2 TO 7 MPH SHIFTING TO THE
SOUTHWEST 3 TO 8 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
* CWR.................0 PERCENT.
* CHC OF LIGHTNING....20 PERCENT (SLIGHT CHANCE).
* MIXING HEIGHT.......7500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHEAST AROUND 10 MPH SHIFTING TO THE
SOUTHWEST IN THE AFTERNOON.
* VENTILATION INDEX...LOW (57-103) INCREASING TO LOW TO MODERATE
(188-396) IN THE AFTERNOON.
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....45-52.
* MAX HUMIDITY........68-83 PERCENT.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...GOOD.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...WEST WINDS 5 TO 11 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....WEST WINDS 5 TO 11 MPH.
* CWR.................0 PERCENT.
* CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 10 TO 15 MPH.
* VENTILATION INDEX...LOW TO MODERATE (144-254) DECREASING TO LOW
(36-60) AFTER MIDNIGHT.
FRIDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....77-87...EXCEPT 68-79 RIDGES.
* MIN HUMIDITY........19-34 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...SOUTHWEST WINDS 3 TO 8 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....SOUTHWEST WINDS 3 TO 8 MPH.
* CWR.................0 PERCENT.
* CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......6500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST AROUND 10 MPH.
* VENTILATION INDEX...LOW (54-96) INCREASING TO MODERATE (333-471)
IN THE AFTERNOON.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
SATURDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 46 TO 54. HIGHS 73 TO 88. WEST
WINDS 3 TO 8 MPH.
SUNDAY
CLEAR. LOWS 48 TO 55. HIGHS 77 TO 91. WEST WINDS 3 TO
8 MPH.
MONDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 52 TO 60. HIGHS 80 TO 93. WEST
WINDS 1 TO 6 MPH.
TUESDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 58 TO 66. HIGHS 80 TO 94. TERRAIN
DRIVEN WINDS LESS THAN 5 MPH.
WEDNESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 56 TO 64. HIGHS 79 TO 93. WEST
WINDS 1 TO 5 MPH.
ORZ691-WAZ691-162315-
LOWER COLUMBIA BASIN OF OREGON-LOWER COLUMBIA BASIN OF WASHINGTON-
1043 AM PDT THU JUL 16 2026
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY THEN BECOMING MOSTLY SUNNY. A
SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS IN THE MORNING.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....84-98...EXCEPT 81-92 RIDGES.
* MIN HUMIDITY........25-37 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...NORTHWEST WINDS 2 TO 7 MPH INCREASING TO
WEST 8 TO 14 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 25 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....NORTH WINDS 4 TO 9 MPH SHIFTING TO THE WEST
6 TO 12 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
* CWR.................0 PERCENT.
* CHC OF LIGHTNING....10 PERCENT (VERY LOW CHANCE).
* MIXING HEIGHT.......8500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST AROUND 10 MPH.
* VENTILATION INDEX...LOW (55-109) INCREASING TO MODERATE TO HIGH
(245-539) IN THE AFTERNOON.
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....53-61.
* MAX HUMIDITY........57-72 PERCENT.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...MODERATE.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...SOUTHWEST WINDS 9 TO 15 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....SOUTHWEST WINDS 9 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR.................0 PERCENT.
* CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 15 TO 20 MPH.
* VENTILATION INDEX...MODERATE (288-442) DECREASING TO LOW (38-122)
AFTER MIDNIGHT.
FRIDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....84-93...EXCEPT 80-88 RIDGES.
* MIN HUMIDITY........16-23 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...WEST WINDS 5 TO 11 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....WEST WINDS 5 TO 11 MPH.
* CWR.................0 PERCENT.
* CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......7000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST AROUND 10 MPH.
* VENTILATION INDEX...LOW (70-182) INCREASING TO MODERATE (310-464)
IN THE AFTERNOON.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
SATURDAY
CLEAR. LOWS 55 TO 61. HIGHS 86 TO 94. WEST WINDS 5 TO
11 MPH.
SUNDAY
CLEAR. LOWS 56 TO 61. HIGHS 89 TO 96. WEST WINDS 5 TO
11 MPH.
MONDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 59 TO 64. HIGHS 89 TO 97. WEST
WINDS 2 TO 7 MPH.
TUESDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 64 TO 69. HIGHS 91 TO 99. WEST
WINDS 1 TO 6 MPH.
WEDNESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY WITH A SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS. LOWS
63 TO 68. HIGHS 91 TO 99. WEST WINDS 2 TO 7 MPH.
ORZ692-WAZ692-162315-
NORTHERN BLUE MOUNTAINS OF OREGON-BLUE MOUNTAINS OF WASHINGTON-
1043 AM PDT THU JUL 16 2026
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY. A SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND
THUNDERSTORMS.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....86-94...EXCEPT 81-87 RIDGES.
* MIN HUMIDITY........26-34 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...UPSLOPE LESS THAN 5 MPH BECOMING NORTHWEST 1
TO 6 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....EAST WINDS 1 TO 6 MPH IN THE MORNING
BECOMING LIGHT LESS THAN 5 MPH.
* CWR.................0 PERCENT.
* CHC OF LIGHTNING....20 PERCENT (SLIGHT CHANCE).
* MIXING HEIGHT.......8500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....EAST AROUND 5 MPH SHIFTING TO THE SOUTH IN
THE AFTERNOON.
* VENTILATION INDEX...LOW (29-57) INCREASING TO LOW TO MODERATE
(134-426) IN THE AFTERNOON.
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY. A SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND
THUNDERSTORMS IN THE EVENING.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....51-61.
* MAX HUMIDITY........56-71 PERCENT.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...MODERATE.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...WEST WINDS 3 TO 8 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....WEST WINDS 3 TO 8 MPH.
* CWR.................0 PERCENT.
* CHC OF LIGHTNING....20 PERCENT (SLIGHT CHANCE).
* MIXING HEIGHT.......500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST AROUND 10 MPH.
* VENTILATION INDEX...LOW TO MODERATE (85-253) DECREASING TO LOW
(36-66) AFTER MIDNIGHT.
FRIDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....80-89...EXCEPT 75-81 RIDGES.
* MIN HUMIDITY........22-31 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...NORTHWEST WINDS 1 TO 6 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....LIGHT LESS THAN 5 MPH BECOMING NORTHWEST 1
TO 6 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
* CWR.................0 PERCENT.
* CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......5500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 5 TO 10 MPH.
* VENTILATION INDEX...LOW (37-83) INCREASING TO LOW TO MODERATE
(153-245) IN THE AFTERNOON.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
SATURDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 51 TO 61. HIGHS 79 TO 89. WEST
WINDS 1 TO 6 MPH.
SUNDAY
CLEAR. LOWS 51 TO 60. HIGHS 80 TO 91. WEST WINDS 1 TO
6 MPH.
MONDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 53 TO 62. HIGHS 82 TO 92. NORTHWEST
WINDS 1 TO 6 MPH.
TUESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 57 TO 67. HIGHS 83 TO 93.
NORTHWEST WINDS UP TO 5 MPH.
WEDNESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF SHOWERS. LOWS 56 TO
66. HIGHS 81 TO 92. WEST WINDS 1 TO 6 MPH.
ORZ693-WAZ693-162315-
CANYON GRASSLANDS OF WALLOWA COUNTY-
SOUTHEAST WASHINGTON GRANDE RONDE VALLEY-
1043 AM PDT THU JUL 16 2026
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY THEN BECOMING PARTLY CLOUDY. A
SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....90-99...EXCEPT 84-91 RIDGES.
* MIN HUMIDITY........20-25 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...UPSLOPE LESS THAN 5 MPH BECOMING SOUTHWEST 1
TO 6 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....SOUTHEAST WINDS 3 TO 8 MPH.
* CWR.................0 PERCENT.
* CHC OF LIGHTNING....20 PERCENT (SLIGHT CHANCE).
* MIXING HEIGHT.......12500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....EAST AROUND 5 MPH INCREASING TO SOUTH AROUND
15 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
* VENTILATION INDEX...LOW (39-61) INCREASING TO MODERATE TO VERY
HIGH (491-1050) IN THE AFTERNOON.
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY. A SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND
THUNDERSTORMS IN THE EVENING.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....52-64.
* MAX HUMIDITY........60-75 PERCENT.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...GOOD...EXCEPT MODERATE RIDGES.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...DRAINAGE WINDS LESS THAN 5 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....WEST WINDS UP TO 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 (79-185) DECREASING TO LOW (26-34) AFTER
MIDNIGHT.
FRIDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....85-94...EXCEPT 79-87 RIDGES.
* MIN HUMIDITY........26-33 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...UPSLOPE LESS THAN 5 MPH BECOMING NORTH 1 TO
6 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....LIGHT LESS THAN 5 MPH BECOMING NORTH 2 TO 6
MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
* CWR.................0 PERCENT.
* CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......6500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH AROUND 5 MPH SHIFTING TO THE SOUTHWEST
IN THE AFTERNOON.
* VENTILATION INDEX...LOW (25-45) INCREASING TO LOW TO MODERATE
(174-366) IN THE AFTERNOON.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
SATURDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 52 TO 63. HIGHS 84 TO 93.
NORTHWEST WINDS 1 TO 6 MPH.
SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 51 TO 62. HIGHS 85 TO 94. WEST WINDS
1 TO 6 MPH.
MONDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 52 TO 63. HIGHS 85 TO 94. NORTH
WINDS 1 TO 6 MPH.
TUESDAY
A SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS. PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 56 TO
67. HIGHS 86 TO 95. NORTH WINDS 1 TO 6 MPH.
WEDNESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND A SLIGHT
CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 55 TO 66. HIGHS 84 TO 93. NORTHWEST
WINDS 1 TO 6 MPH.
ORZ701-162315-
EASTERN COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE OF OREGON-
1043 AM PDT THU JUL 16 2026
TODAY
* 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........37-52 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...NORTHWEST WINDS 6 TO 12 MPH...EXCEPT
NORTHWEST 8 TO 14 MPH IN THE EASTERN COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE.
GUSTS TO 30 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON. IN THE EASTERN COLUMBIA
RIVER GORGE, GUSTS TO 30 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....NORTHWEST WINDS 6 TO 12 MPH.
* CWR.................0 PERCENT.
* CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......5000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 10 TO 15 MPH.
* VENTILATION INDEX...LOW (61-121) INCREASING TO MODERATE (319-451)
IN THE AFTERNOON.
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....47-54.
* MAX HUMIDITY........73-88 PERCENT.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...EXCELLENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...WEST WINDS 6 TO 12 MPH. GUSTS TO 30 MPH IN
THE EVENING.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....WEST WINDS 5 TO 11 MPH.
* CWR.................0 PERCENT.
* CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST AROUND 20 MPH DECREASING TO AROUND 10
MPH AFTER MIDNIGHT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...MODERATE (214-358) DECREASING TO LOW (35-71)
AFTER MIDNIGHT.
FRIDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....82-87...EXCEPT 77-84 RIDGES.
* MIN HUMIDITY........24-34 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...NORTHWEST WINDS 3 TO 8 MPH...EXCEPT
NORTHWEST 4 TO 10 MPH IN THE EASTERN COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....NORTHWEST WINDS 3 TO 8 MPH.
* CWR.................0 PERCENT.
* CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......5500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 10 TO 15 MPH.
* VENTILATION INDEX...LOW (56-160) INCREASING TO MODERATE (330-452)
IN THE AFTERNOON.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
SATURDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 50 TO 56. HIGHS 84 TO 89. WEST
WINDS 5 TO 11 MPH.
SUNDAY
CLEAR. LOWS 51 TO 57. HIGHS 88 TO 93. WEST WINDS 4 TO
10 MPH.
MONDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 55 TO 61. HIGHS 90 TO 95. NORTHWEST
WINDS 2 TO 7 MPH.
TUESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 60 TO 67. HIGHS 91 TO 96. TERRAIN
DRIVEN WINDS LESS THAN 5 MPH.
WEDNESDAY
A SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS. PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS
59 TO 65. HIGHS 90 TO 95. NORTHWEST WINDS 1 TO 6 MPH.
ORZ702-162315-
EAST SLOPES OF THE MT. HOOD NATIONAL FOREST-
1043 AM PDT THU JUL 16 2026
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY THEN BECOMING MOSTLY SUNNY. A
SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS IN THE MORNING.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....75-84...EXCEPT 66-78 RIDGES.
* MIN HUMIDITY........41-56 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 BECOMING NORTHWEST 2
TO 7 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
* CWR.................0 PERCENT.
* CHC OF LIGHTNING....10 PERCENT (VERY LOW CHANCE).
* MIXING HEIGHT.......5000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 5 TO 10 MPH.
* VENTILATION INDEX...LOW (33-63) INCREASING TO LOW TO MODERATE
(195-285) IN THE AFTERNOON.
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....42-49.
* MAX HUMIDITY........68-83 PERCENT.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...GOOD.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...NORTHWEST WINDS 2 TO 7 MPH IN THE EVENING
BECOMING DRAINAGE WINDS LESS THAN 5 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....NORTHWEST WINDS 1 TO 6 MPH.
* CWR.................0 PERCENT.
* CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 15 TO 20 MPH.
* VENTILATION INDEX...LOW TO MODERATE (169-243) DECREASING TO LOW
(45-65) AFTER MIDNIGHT.
FRIDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....79-86...EXCEPT 72-80 RIDGES.
* MIN HUMIDITY........23-36 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.......5000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST AROUND 10 MPH.
* VENTILATION INDEX...LOW (61-93) INCREASING TO MODERATE (269-355)
IN THE AFTERNOON.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
SATURDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 45 TO 53. HIGHS 73 TO 88. WEST
WINDS 1 TO 6 MPH.
SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 47 TO 55. HIGHS 78 TO 91. WEST WINDS
1 TO 6 MPH.
MONDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 53 TO 61. HIGHS 81 TO 92. TERRAIN
DRIVEN WINDS LESS THAN 5 MPH.
TUESDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 59 TO 67. HIGHS 81 TO 93. TERRAIN
DRIVEN WINDS LESS THAN 5 MPH.
WEDNESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY WITH A SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS. LOWS
56 TO 64. HIGHS 80 TO 92. TERRAIN DRIVEN WINDS LESS THAN 5 MPH.
ORZ695-162315-
EAGLE CAP WILDERNESS-
1043 AM PDT THU JUL 16 2026
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY. A SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND
THUNDERSTORMS.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....85-96...EXCEPT 75-86 RIDGES.
* MIN HUMIDITY........22-32 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...SOUTH WINDS 3 TO 8 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....SOUTH WINDS 4 TO 9 MPH.
* CWR.................0 PERCENT.
* CHC OF LIGHTNING....20 PERCENT (SLIGHT CHANCE).
* MIXING HEIGHT.......11500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHEAST AROUND 5 MPH INCREASING TO SOUTH
AROUND 15 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
* VENTILATION INDEX...LOW (29-119) INCREASING TO VERY HIGH
(922-1050) IN THE AFTERNOON.
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY. A SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND
THUNDERSTORMS IN THE EVENING.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....53-60.
* MAX HUMIDITY........61-74 PERCENT.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...GOOD.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...NORTH WINDS 2 TO 7 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....NORTH WINDS 2 TO 7 MPH.
* CWR.................0 PERCENT.
* CHC OF LIGHTNING....20 PERCENT (SLIGHT CHANCE).
* MIXING HEIGHT.......500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH AROUND 10 MPH.
* VENTILATION INDEX...LOW (69-167) DECREASING TO LOW (25-44) AFTER
MIDNIGHT.
FRIDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....82-94...EXCEPT 73-83 RIDGES.
* MIN HUMIDITY........25-36 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...UPSLOPE LESS THAN 5 MPH BECOMING WEST 2 TO 5
MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....SOUTH WINDS 2 TO 7 MPH.
* CWR.................0 PERCENT.
* CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......7000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH 5 TO 10 MPH.
* VENTILATION INDEX...LOW (25-71) INCREASING TO MODERATE TO HIGH
(306-634) IN THE AFTERNOON.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
SATURDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 52 TO 59. HIGHS 76 TO 91.
NORTHWEST WINDS 2 TO 7 MPH.
SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 51 TO 58. HIGHS 76 TO 91. NORTHWEST
WINDS 2 TO 7 MPH.
MONDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 53 TO 60. HIGHS 76 TO 91. NORTH
WINDS 2 TO 7 MPH.
TUESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 56 TO 63. HIGHS 76 TO 91.
NORTHWEST WINDS 2 TO 7 MPH.
WEDNESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF SHOWERS. LOWS 55 TO
62. HIGHS 74 TO 89. NORTH WINDS 2 TO 7 MPH.
ORZ694-162315-
GRANDE RONDE VALLEY OF OREGON-
1043 AM PDT THU JUL 16 2026
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY THEN BECOMING PARTLY CLOUDY. A
SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....94-99.
* MIN HUMIDITY........20-25 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...NORTHEAST WINDS UP TO 5 MPH SHIFTING TO THE
SOUTH 2 TO 7 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....NORTH WINDS 1 TO 6 MPH SHIFTING TO THE SOUTH
3 TO 7 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
* CWR.................0 PERCENT.
* CHC OF LIGHTNING....20 PERCENT (SLIGHT CHANCE).
* MIXING HEIGHT.......11000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....EAST AROUND 5 MPH INCREASING TO SOUTH AROUND
15 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
* VENTILATION INDEX...LOW (25-33) INCREASING TO HIGH TO VERY HIGH
(605-1050) IN THE AFTERNOON.
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY. A SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND
THUNDERSTORMS IN THE EVENING.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....54-59.
* MAX HUMIDITY........59-69 PERCENT.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...MODERATE.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...NORTHWEST WINDS 7 TO 13 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....NORTHWEST WINDS 7 TO 13 MPH.
* CWR.................0 PERCENT.
* CHC OF LIGHTNING....20 PERCENT (SLIGHT CHANCE).
* MIXING HEIGHT.......500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST AROUND 15 MPH.
* VENTILATION INDEX...LOW TO MODERATE (150-268) DECREASING TO LOW
(38-74) AFTER MIDNIGHT.
FRIDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....89-94.
* MIN HUMIDITY........20-25 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...NORTHWEST WINDS 2 TO 7 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....NORTH WINDS 2 TO 7 MPH.
* CWR.................0 PERCENT.
* CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......6500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST AROUND 10 MPH.
* VENTILATION INDEX...LOW (49-89) INCREASING TO LOW TO MODERATE
(141-281) IN THE AFTERNOON.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
SATURDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 53 TO 58. HIGHS 90 TO 95.
NORTHWEST WINDS 4 TO 9 MPH.
SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 52 TO 57. HIGHS 91 TO 96. NORTHWEST
WINDS 4 TO 9 MPH.
MONDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 55 TO 60. HIGHS 90 TO 95. NORTH
WINDS 4 TO 9 MPH.
TUESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 59 TO 64. HIGHS 91 TO 96.
NORTHWEST WINDS 1 TO 6 MPH.
WEDNESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF SHOWERS. LOWS 58 TO
63. HIGHS 89 TO 94. NORTHWEST WINDS 1 TO 6 MPH.
ORZ699-162315-
WESTERN FORESTED BLUE MOUNTAINS-
1043 AM PDT THU JUL 16 2026
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY. A SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND
THUNDERSTORMS.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....86-93...EXCEPT 80-88 RIDGES.
* MIN HUMIDITY........21-33 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...UPSLOPE LESS THAN 5 MPH BECOMING WEST 2 TO 7
MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....SOUTHEAST WINDS 1 TO 6 MPH SHIFTING TO THE
SOUTHWEST 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 10 TO 15 MPH.
* VENTILATION INDEX...LOW (35-85) INCREASING TO MODERATE TO VERY
HIGH (407-1050) IN THE AFTERNOON.
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....49-54.
* MAX HUMIDITY........62-76 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.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....NORTHWEST WINDS 1 TO 6 MPH.
* CWR.................0 PERCENT.
* CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST AROUND 10 MPH.
* VENTILATION INDEX...LOW TO MODERATE (137-291) DECREASING TO LOW
(26-40) AFTER MIDNIGHT.
FRIDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....82-91...EXCEPT 77-86 RIDGES.
* MIN HUMIDITY........19-28 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...UPSLOPE LESS THAN 5 MPH BECOMING NORTHWEST 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.......10000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 5 TO 10 MPH.
* VENTILATION INDEX...LOW (28-50) INCREASING TO MODERATE TO HIGH
(213-659) IN THE AFTERNOON.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
SATURDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 50 TO 55. HIGHS 80 TO 90.
NORTHWEST WINDS UP TO 5 MPH.
SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 50 TO 55. HIGHS 81 TO 91. NORTHWEST
WINDS 1 TO 6 MPH.
MONDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 52 TO 59. HIGHS 80 TO 90. NORTH
WINDS UP TO 5 MPH.
TUESDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 55 TO 63. HIGHS 81 TO 90.
NORTHWEST WINDS UP TO 5 MPH.
WEDNESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF SHOWERS. LOWS 54 TO
61. HIGHS 80 TO 89. TERRAIN DRIVEN WINDS LESS THAN 5 MPH.
ORZ696-162315-
JOHN DAY VALLEY-
1043 AM PDT THU JUL 16 2026
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY. A SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND
THUNDERSTORMS IN THE MORNING.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....86-96...EXCEPT 81-88 RIDGES.
* MIN HUMIDITY........16-31 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...UPSLOPE LESS THAN 5 MPH BECOMING WEST 3 TO 8
MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....SOUTHEAST WINDS 2 TO 7 MPH SHIFTING TO THE
WEST 3 TO 8 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 SOUTHWEST
AROUND 15 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
* VENTILATION INDEX...LOW (25-57) INCREASING TO HIGH TO VERY HIGH
(570-1050) IN THE AFTERNOON.
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....50-56.
* MAX HUMIDITY........60-73 PERCENT.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...GOOD...EXCEPT MODERATE RIDGES.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...NORTHWEST WINDS 3 TO 8 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....NORTHWEST WINDS 3 TO 8 MPH.
* CWR.................0 PERCENT.
* CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 10 TO 15 MPH.
* VENTILATION INDEX...MODERATE (306-474) DECREASING TO LOW (29-43)
AFTER MIDNIGHT.
FRIDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....84-93...EXCEPT 79-86 RIDGES.
* MIN HUMIDITY........15-21 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 BECOMING NORTHWEST 2
TO 6 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
* CWR.................0 PERCENT.
* CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......8500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 5 TO 10 MPH.
* VENTILATION INDEX...LOW (27-41) INCREASING TO MODERATE TO HIGH
(305-577) IN THE AFTERNOON.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
SATURDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 52 TO 57. HIGHS 84 TO 93.
NORTHWEST WINDS 1 TO 6 MPH.
SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 52 TO 58. HIGHS 86 TO 95. NORTHWEST
WINDS 1 TO 6 MPH.
MONDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 56 TO 61. HIGHS 85 TO 93. NORTH
WINDS 1 TO 6 MPH.
TUESDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 58 TO 64. HIGHS 86 TO 94.
NORTHWEST WINDS UP TO 5 MPH.
WEDNESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF SHOWERS. LOWS 57 TO
63. HIGHS 85 TO 93. NORTH WINDS UP TO 5 MPH.
ORZ700-162315-
CENTRAL MOUNTAINS OF OREGON-
1043 AM PDT THU JUL 16 2026
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....85-91...EXCEPT 79-87 RIDGES.
* MIN HUMIDITY........15-30 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...WEST WINDS UP TO 5 MPH INCREASING TO 5 TO 11
MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....LIGHT LESS THAN 5 MPH BECOMING SOUTHWEST 4
TO 9 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 (29-55) INCREASING TO HIGH TO VERY HIGH
(554-1050) IN THE AFTERNOON.
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....44-51.
* MAX HUMIDITY........62-74 PERCENT.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...GOOD...EXCEPT MODERATE RIDGES.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...NORTHWEST WINDS 4 TO 9 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....NORTHWEST WINDS 4 TO 9 MPH.
* CWR.................0 PERCENT.
* CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST AROUND 15 MPH DECREASING TO AROUND
5 MPH AFTER MIDNIGHT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...MODERATE (289-455) DECREASING TO LOW (25-41)
AFTER MIDNIGHT.
FRIDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....86-91...EXCEPT 79-86 RIDGES.
* MIN HUMIDITY........11-20 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 1 TO 5
MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
* CWR.................0 PERCENT.
* CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......9500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 5 TO 10 MPH.
* VENTILATION INDEX...LOW (25-41) INCREASING TO MODERATE TO VERY
HIGH (377-791) IN THE AFTERNOON.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
SATURDAY
CLEAR. LOWS 47 TO 54. HIGHS 85 TO 91. NORTHWEST WINDS
3 TO 8 MPH.
SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 48 TO 55. HIGHS 87 TO 93. NORTHWEST
WINDS 3 TO 8 MPH.
MONDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 52 TO 60. HIGHS 85 TO 91. NORTHWEST
WINDS 2 TO 7 MPH.
TUESDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 53 TO 63. HIGHS 86 TO 92. WEST
WINDS 1 TO 6 MPH.
WEDNESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF SHOWERS. LOWS 51 TO
61. HIGHS 85 TO 91. NORTHWEST WINDS 1 TO 6 MPH.
ORZ703-162315-
WARM SPRINGS RESERVATION-
1043 AM PDT THU JUL 16 2026
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY. A SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS IN
THE MORNING.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....78-89...EXCEPT 65-75 RIDGES.
* MIN HUMIDITY........30-41 PERCENT...EXCEPT 43-58 PERCENT RIDGES.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...NORTH WINDS 1 TO 6 MPH INCREASING TO
NORTHWEST 7 TO 13 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 MPH IN THE
AFTERNOON.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....NORTHWEST WINDS 1 TO 6 MPH INCREASING TO
WEST 7 TO 13 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
* CWR.................0 PERCENT.
* CHC OF LIGHTNING....10 PERCENT (VERY LOW CHANCE).
* MIXING HEIGHT.......6500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH AROUND 5 MPH INCREASING TO WEST AROUND
15 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
* VENTILATION INDEX...LOW (53-83) INCREASING TO MODERATE TO HIGH
(304-568) IN THE AFTERNOON.
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....44-51.
* MAX HUMIDITY........65-79 PERCENT.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...GOOD.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...WEST WINDS 4 TO 9 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....WEST WINDS 7 TO 13 MPH DECREASING TO 2 TO 7
MPH AFTER MIDNIGHT.
* CWR.................0 PERCENT.
* CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST AROUND 20 MPH DECREASING TO AROUND 10
MPH AFTER MIDNIGHT.
* VENTILATION INDEX...MODERATE (221-305) DECREASING TO LOW (29-59)
AFTER MIDNIGHT.
FRIDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....82-91...EXCEPT 70-79 RIDGES.
* MIN HUMIDITY........18-24 PERCENT...EXCEPT 24-36 PERCENT RIDGES.
* 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 BECOMING WEST 2 TO 7
MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
* CWR.................0 PERCENT.
* CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......6500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 5 TO 10 MPH.
* VENTILATION INDEX...LOW (40-82) INCREASING TO MODERATE (316-390)
IN THE AFTERNOON.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
SATURDAY
CLEAR. LOWS 48 TO 54. HIGHS 79 TO 93. WEST WINDS 3 TO
8 MPH.
SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 50 TO 55. HIGHS 84 TO 96. WEST WINDS
4 TO 9 MPH.
MONDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 56 TO 61. HIGHS 85 TO 95. NORTHWEST
WINDS 2 TO 7 MPH.
TUESDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 61 TO 66. HIGHS 85 TO 96.
NORTHWEST WINDS 2 TO 7 MPH.
WEDNESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY WITH A SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS. LOWS
59 TO 64. HIGHS 84 TO 96. NORTHWEST WINDS 2 TO 7 MPH.
ORZ704-162315-
NORTHERN DESCHUTES NATIONAL FOREST-
1043 AM PDT THU JUL 16 2026
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....78-83...EXCEPT 64-74 RIDGES.
* MIN HUMIDITY........31-36 PERCENT...EXCEPT 39-54 PERCENT RIDGES.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...UPSLOPE LESS THAN 5 MPH BECOMING WEST 4 TO
10 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....NORTHWEST WINDS 1 TO 6 MPH SHIFTING TO THE
WEST 6 TO 12 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
* CWR.................0 PERCENT.
* CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......5500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST AROUND 5 MPH INCREASING TO WEST
AROUND 15 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
* VENTILATION INDEX...LOW (44-70) INCREASING TO MODERATE (305-443)
IN THE AFTERNOON.
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....40-47.
* MAX HUMIDITY........69-84 PERCENT.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...GOOD.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...WEST WINDS 4 TO 10 MPH IN THE EVENING
BECOMING DRAINAGE WINDS LESS THAN 5 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....WEST WINDS 6 TO 12 MPH BECOMING SOUTHWEST UP
TO 5 MPH AFTER MIDNIGHT.
* CWR.................0 PERCENT.
* CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 10 TO 15 MPH.
* VENTILATION INDEX...LOW TO MODERATE (195-269) DECREASING TO LOW
(27-43) AFTER MIDNIGHT.
FRIDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....83-89...EXCEPT 70-79 RIDGES.
* MIN HUMIDITY........18-23 PERCENT...EXCEPT 22-35 PERCENT RIDGES.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...UPSLOPE LESS THAN 5 MPH BECOMING NORTHWEST 1
TO 5 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....0 PERCENT.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......6500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 5 TO 10 MPH.
* VENTILATION INDEX...LOW (39-67) INCREASING TO MODERATE (357-445)
IN THE AFTERNOON.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
SATURDAY
CLEAR. LOWS 44 TO 51. HIGHS 76 TO 90. WEST WINDS 2 TO
7 MPH.
SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 46 TO 52. HIGHS 79 TO 93. WEST WINDS
2 TO 7 MPH.
MONDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 52 TO 58. HIGHS 79 TO 92. NORTHWEST
WINDS 1 TO 6 MPH.
TUESDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 54 TO 61. HIGHS 78 TO 92. TERRAIN
DRIVEN WINDS LESS THAN 5 MPH.
WEDNESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF SHOWERS. LOWS 52 TO
59. HIGHS 77 TO 91. NORTHWEST WINDS UP TO 5 MPH.
ORZ705-162315-
SOUTHERN DESCHUTES NATIONAL FOREST-
1043 AM PDT THU JUL 16 2026
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....78-85...EXCEPT 67-79 RIDGES.
* MIN HUMIDITY........21-36 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....0 PERCENT.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......10000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST AROUND 5 MPH INCREASING TO AROUND
15 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
* VENTILATION INDEX...LOW (25-57) INCREASING TO MODERATE TO VERY
HIGH (458-1002) IN THE AFTERNOON.
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....39-44.
* MAX HUMIDITY........70-85 PERCENT.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...GOOD.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...WEST WINDS 2 TO 7 MPH IN THE EVENING
BECOMING DRAINAGE WINDS LESS THAN 5 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....WEST WINDS 2 TO 7 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.....WEST 5 TO 10 MPH.
* VENTILATION INDEX...LOW TO MODERATE (167-317) DECREASING TO LOW
(25-26) AFTER MIDNIGHT.
FRIDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....83-88...EXCEPT 73-82 RIDGES.
* MIN HUMIDITY........12-26 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 2 TO 6
MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
* CWR.................0 PERCENT.
* CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......10000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH AROUND 5 MPH INCREASING TO SOUTHWEST
AROUND 15 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
* VENTILATION INDEX...LOW (35-69) INCREASING TO HIGH TO VERY HIGH
(518-918) IN THE AFTERNOON.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
SATURDAY
CLEAR. LOWS 43 TO 49. HIGHS 79 TO 90. WEST WINDS 1 TO
6 MPH.
SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 43 TO 50. HIGHS 81 TO 92. WEST WINDS
1 TO 6 MPH.
MONDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 49 TO 56. HIGHS 80 TO 88. WEST
WINDS 1 TO 6 MPH.
TUESDAY
A SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. MOSTLY
CLOUDY. LOWS 50 TO 57. HIGHS 80 TO 89. TERRAIN DRIVEN WINDS LESS
THAN 5 MPH.
WEDNESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND A SLIGHT
CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 48 TO 55. HIGHS 78 TO 87. WEST
WINDS UP TO 5 MPH.
ORZ697-162315-
CENTRAL BLUE MOUNTAINS-
1043 AM PDT THU JUL 16 2026
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY. A SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND
THUNDERSTORMS IN THE MORNING.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....87-92...EXCEPT 82-88 RIDGES.
* MIN HUMIDITY........14-21 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...SOUTH WINDS 2 TO 7 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....SOUTH WINDS 2 TO 7 MPH.
* CWR.................0 PERCENT.
* CHC OF LIGHTNING....20 PERCENT (SLIGHT CHANCE).
* MIXING HEIGHT.......11500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHEAST AROUND 10 MPH INCREASING TO SOUTH
AROUND 20 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
* VENTILATION INDEX...LOW (55-111) INCREASING TO VERY HIGH (1050)
IN THE AFTERNOON.
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....47-56.
* MAX HUMIDITY........67-82 PERCENT.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...GOOD.
* 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.......500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 10 TO 15 MPH.
* VENTILATION INDEX...MODERATE (248-396) DECREASING TO LOW (32-46)
AFTER MIDNIGHT.
FRIDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....86-91...EXCEPT 81-87 RIDGES.
* MIN HUMIDITY........12-18 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...UPSLOPE LESS THAN 5 MPH BECOMING SOUTHWEST 1
TO 6 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....LIGHT LESS THAN 5 MPH BECOMING SOUTHWEST 2
TO 6 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
* CWR.................0 PERCENT.
* CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......9500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST AROUND 5 MPH INCREASING TO SOUTHWEST
AROUND 15 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
* VENTILATION INDEX...LOW (33-57) INCREASING TO VERY HIGH (770-964)
IN THE AFTERNOON.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
SATURDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 48 TO 56. HIGHS 83 TO 89.
NORTHWEST WINDS 1 TO 6 MPH.
SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 48 TO 56. HIGHS 84 TO 90. NORTHWEST
WINDS 1 TO 6 MPH.
MONDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 51 TO 59. HIGHS 82 TO 88. NORTH
WINDS UP TO 5 MPH.
TUESDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 53 TO 61. HIGHS 82 TO 88.
NORTHWEST WINDS UP TO 5 MPH.
WEDNESDAY
A CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND A SLIGHT CHANCE OF
THUNDERSTORMS. MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 51 TO 60. HIGHS 80 TO 86.
TERRAIN DRIVEN WINDS LESS THAN 5 MPH.
ORZ698-162315-
SOUTHERN BLUE MOUNTAINS-
1043 AM PDT THU JUL 16 2026
TODAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY. A SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND
THUNDERSTORMS IN THE MORNING.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....88-94.
* MIN HUMIDITY........11-16 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...SOUTH WINDS 2 TO 7 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....SOUTH WINDS 2 TO 7 MPH.
* CWR.................0 PERCENT.
* CHC OF LIGHTNING....20 PERCENT (SLIGHT CHANCE).
* MIXING HEIGHT.......11500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH AROUND 5 MPH INCREASING TO AROUND 20
MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
* VENTILATION INDEX...LOW (32-74) INCREASING TO VERY HIGH (1050) IN
THE AFTERNOON.
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR.
* MIN TEMPERATURE.....47-56.
* MAX HUMIDITY........66-76 PERCENT.
* HUMIDITY RECOVERY...GOOD.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...NORTHWEST WINDS 3 TO 8 MPH.
* RIDGES/UPR SLOPES....NORTHWEST WINDS 3 TO 8 MPH.
* CWR.................0 PERCENT.
* CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 10 TO 15 MPH.
* VENTILATION INDEX...MODERATE (295-449) DECREASING TO LOW (45-57)
AFTER MIDNIGHT.
FRIDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
* MAX TEMPERATURE.....86-92.
* MIN HUMIDITY........7-12 PERCENT.
* 20-FOOT WINDS.......
* VALLEYS/LWR SLOPES...UPSLOPE LESS THAN 5 MPH BECOMING SOUTHWEST 2
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.....WEST AROUND 5 MPH INCREASING TO SOUTHWEST
AROUND 15 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
* VENTILATION INDEX...LOW (40-60) INCREASING TO VERY HIGH (748-896)
IN THE AFTERNOON.
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
SATURDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 48 TO 57. HIGHS 87 TO 93.
NORTHWEST WINDS 1 TO 6 MPH.
SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 49 TO 57. HIGHS 87 TO 93. NORTHWEST
WINDS 2 TO 7 MPH.
MONDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 52 TO 60. HIGHS 85 TO 91. NORTHWEST
WINDS 2 TO 7 MPH.
TUESDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 53 TO 61. HIGHS 85 TO 91. WEST
WINDS UP TO 5 MPH.
WEDNESDAY
A CHANCE OF SHOWERS. MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 52 TO 60.
HIGHS 84 TO 90. WEST WINDS UP TO 5 MPH.
8-14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR THURSDAY JULY 23 THROUGH WEDNESDAY JULY 29
A GREATER CHANCE OF ABOVE-NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND NEAR-NORMAL
PRECIPITATION.
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