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Fremont-Winema National Forest

Fire Weather Watch issued July 20 at 12:40PM PDT until July 22 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Medford OR

12:40 PM — July 21st, 5:15 AM

The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Fire Weather Watch, which is in effect from Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Abundant lightning on dry fuels will likely create new ignitions across the region. Any fires that develop could spread rapidly. Numerous new fire starts could overwhelm initial attack. * AFFECTED AREA...Areas in southern Oregon along and east of the Cascades, along the western foothills and slopes of the Cascades, and over the Siskiyous, including Fire Weather Zones 617...621...622...623...624 and 625. * THUNDERSTORMS...Moving roughly north to northeast around 15 to 20 mph. Storm mode will be mostly wet thunderstorms, but dry lightning strikes can occur outside of wet cores. * OUTFLOW WINDS...Isolated gusts up to 45 mph. * DETAILED URL...View the hazard area in detail at https://weather.gov/wrh/hazards?wfo=mfr

Red Flag Warning issued July 20 at 12:37PM PDT until July 22 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR

12:37 PM — 8:45 PM

...The upper level low over the region will shift to the east just enough to allow for monsoonal moisture to move into the region. Instability will accompany the moisture and allow for increased chances of thunderstorms across central Oregon and the eastern mountains. Isolated dry thunderstorms could spark new wildfires and gusty outflow winds can affect fires already on the landscape... * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 698 Southern Blue Mountains, 700 Central Mountains of Oregon and 705 Southern Deschutes National Forest. * TIMING...From 11 AM to 11 PM PDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * THUNDERSTORMS...Isolated to scattered dry thunderstorms after 11 AM Wednesday. * OUTFLOW WINDS...Gusts from 25-35 mph

Air Quality Alert issued July 20 at 3:16PM PDT by NWS Medford OR

3:16 PM — July 22nd, 2:00 PM

Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Pollution Advisory for northern Jackson County...in effect until 2 PM PDT Wednesday. Wildfires burning in the region combined with forecast conditions will cause air quality levels to fluctuate and could be at unhealthy levels. Smoke levels can change rapidly depending on the weather. People at risk include infants and young children, people with heart or lung disease, older adults and pregnant people. People can take the following precautions to protect their health: * Follow local burn restrictions to prevent deteriorating air quality. * Avoid strenuous outdoor activity during periods of poor air quality. * People with heart or lung problems and young children are especially vulnerable. These people should stay indoors while smoke levels are high. * Use certified High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filters in indoor heating, ventilation, cooling and air purification systems. For additional information...please visit the web site at https://oregonsmoke.org

Overview

The Fremont-Winema National Forest is a 2.3 million-acre forest in south-central Oregon formed from the 2002 administrative merger of the Fremont and Winema National Forests. The forest is currently open for recreation with Christmas tree permits available. The Klamath Ranger District Office is temporarily closed, but the forest itself remains accessible. There is no active fire danger rating at this time, though a forest order (06-02-25-01) is in effect through the region. The heavily-timbered western portion borders Crater Lake National Park and the Cascade Range, while the eastern section extends into Oregon's Outback and the semi-arid highland belt. The forest offers extensive dispersed camping throughout, along with developed campgrounds (most are rustic with minimal amenities), rentable fire lookouts and cabins, and over 50 trails. Activities include fishing, hunting, boating, skiing, snowmobiling, biking, horseback riding, and bird watching. The forest contains four designated Wilderness areas and is traversed by major migratory bird flyways. Wildlife includes mule deer, Rocky Mountain elk, pronghorn antelope, black bears, mountain lions, and bobcats. Headquarters are located in Lakeview with seven ranger districts managing the area.

Campgrounds

Annie Creek Snow Park Aspen Cabin Aspen Point Aspen Point Group Campground Bald Butte Lookout Campbell Lake Campground Can Springs Campground Chewaucan Crossing Campground/Trailhead Clear Springs Campground Corral Creek Campground Corral Springs Campground Cottonwood Complex Currier Guard Station Currier Springs Horse Camp Dairy Point Campground Deadhorse Lake Campground Deep Creek Campground Digit Point Campground Doe Point Campground Dog Lake Campground Drake Peak Lookout Drews Creek Campground Eastbay Campground Farm Well Horse Camp/Trailhead Fourmile Lake Campground Fremont Point Cabin Hager Mountain Lookout Happy Camp Campground

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