SMOKE MANAGEMENT
FORECAST AND INSTRUCTIONS
SALEM FORESTRY
WEATHER CENTER
OREGON DEPARTMENT
OF FORESTRY
ISSUED:
Wednesday, July 1, 2026 3:20 PM Pete Parsons
1. DISCUSSION AND FORECAST FOR NORTHEAST
FORECAST AREA ZONES 637-646
********************** 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. Please call this number and not
individual's
numbers to discuss daily burning. For large burns (over
2000 tons) or burns extending over a
considerable period,
please request a
special forecast. Avoid calling
between 1:30 to 2:45 p.m.
http://www.odf.state.or.us/DIVISIONS/protection/fire_protection/
Daily/neo.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
?id=a7e321dc8fc444b7a33fbc67bc673a3b