SMOKE MANAGEMENT FORECAST AND INSTRUCTIONS

SALEM FORESTRY WEATHER CENTER

OREGON DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY

ISSUED: Wednesday, July 1, 2026 3:30 PM Pete Parsons

1. DISCUSSION AND FORECAST FOR SOUTH CENTRAL OREGON ZONES 624 AND 625

********************** Off-Season Instructions **********************

Written forecasts/instructions have ended for the summer.

Verbal smoke clearance must be obtained for all prescribed burning by calling the ODF forecast office at 503-945-7401.

Office hours are Monday – Friday from 7 a.m. until 5 p.m. (closed weekends/holidays).

Written forecasts will resume no later than October 1st.

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We Need Your Feedback!

The Smoke Management Department is planning to “upgrade” this product so that it more effectively meets your needs. To assist us with this project, we are requesting feedback from you!

Below are a few questions to help you consider what changes would be most beneficial for you. All ideas are welcome!

Is the “Short-Term Discussion” useful? What would enhance it?

Is the “Long-term Discussion” useful? What would enhance it?

How could the “Dispersion” forecast better meet your needs?

Is the “Outlook” useful? What would enhance it?

Are the “Burning Instructions” clear and concise? How could they be improved for your use?

How do you access the forecast product (i.e., Email; web page; telephone recording)?

We are considering discontinuing or upgrading the phone recording of the forecast product. Is that something you currently use? Would you use it if you could get your specific forecast from it faster?

Please Email your feedback to: Peter.GJ.Parsons@odf.oregon.gov

Thank you!

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2. SPECIAL NOTES:

The smoke management forecaster is available at (503)

945-7401. The smoke management forecaster is available

to discuss specific burns. The duty forecaster phone

number is (503) 945-7401. Please call this number and

not individual's numbers to discuss daily burning. Please

avoid calling between 1:30 to 2:45 p.m.

http://www.odf.state.or.us/DIVISIONS/protection/fire_protection/

Daily/lmt.htm

To subscribe to or unsubscribe from the email list for this

product, please go to the link:

http://weather.smkmgt.com/mailman/listinfo/

Please ensure your units have been planned and accomplished by

checking: http://oregon.gov/ODF/FIRE/SMP/dailysmoke.shtml

A map of planned and/or accomplished burns is located at:

http://geo.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html

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