Good Morning!
Friday, October 7, 2022
THIS MORNING: Passing clouds, 61°F
FORECAST FOR ASHFORD, WA:
Friday Morning: Passing clouds. Cool. Temperature 61°F (Feels like 61°F). Relative Humidity 62%. 0% chance of precipitation. Southeast winds at 4 mph.
Friday Afternoon: Sunny. Warm. Temperature 79°F (Feels like 79°F). Relative Humidity 42%. 0% chance of precipitation. North winds at 5 mph.
Friday Evening: Mostly clear. Cool. Temperature 62°F (Feels like 62°F). Relative Humidity 83%. 0% chance of precipitation. East winds at 4 mph.
Friday Night: Clear. Cool. Temperature 55°F (Feels like 54°F). Relative Humidity 88%. 0% chance of precipitation. Southeast winds at 5 mph.
Saturday Morning: Passing clouds. Cool. Temperature 53°F (Feels like 52°F). Relative Humidity 89%. 0% chance of precipitation. Southeast winds at 4 mph.
Saturday Afternoon: Sunny. Warm. Temperature 78°F (Feels like 79°F). Relative Humidity 43%. 0% chance of precipitation. North winds at 6 mph.
Forecast Updated: 10/07/2022 9:00 AM
2022 RESPONSES
Calls To Date:
| TYPE | 2022 | AVG | DIFF |
| Total: | 257 | 228 | +13% |
| EMS: | 193 (75%) | 165 (72%) | +17% |
| Fire: | 51 (20%) | 44 (19%) | +16% |
| Other: | 13 (5%) | 18 (8%) | -28% |
Total in 2021: 472 (1.30 calls/day)
So far in 2022, we've had an average of 0.94 calls per day
As of Friday, September 30, 2022
BURN PERMITS
Online Burn Permit Application
FIRE DANGER
Pierce County
MODERATE
Updated 10/07/2022
Lewis County
MODERATE
Updated 10/07/2022
Gifford Pinchot NF/USFS
HIGH
Updated 10/07/2022
BURN BANS
Pierce County
Effective Friday, August 5, 2022 at 12:01 AM, a county-wide outdoor burn ban will be in place for all land clearing and yard debris outdoor burning
Effective 08/05/2022 12:01 AM
Lewis County
Effective 12:01 A.M., July 15, 2022, the Lewis County Fire Marshal will be enacting burn restrictions on outdoor burning for all of unincorporated Lewis County, Washington.
Effective 07/15/2022 12:01 AM
DNR Pierce County
Effective July 7, 2022 at 12:01 AM. All debris burning on DNR jurisdiction is prohibited. This includes rule burning and permit burning. Campfires are allowed in approved, designated campgrounds only.
Effective 07/07/2022 12:01 AM
DNR Lewis County
Effective July 7, 2022 at 12:01 AM. All debris burning on DNR jurisdiction is prohibited. This includes rule burning and permit burning. Campfires are allowed in approved, designated campgrounds only.
Effective 07/07/2022 12:01 AM
Gifford Pinchot NF/USFS
Campfires are prohibited within the Forest except at these listed designated developed sites. Portable stoves, lanterns/heating devices using liquefied/bottled fuel, such as propane, are OK as they can be instantly switched off.
Effective 08/08/2022 12:01 AM
Air Quality
No Burn Ban
Effective 12/29/2020 03:08 PM
More Info: (360) 569-2752
Updated: 08/08/2022 07:08 PM by SRB
LINKS
You can explore our district or neighboring districts at the links below.
Please note that Pierce County Fire District #23 does not ensure or guarantee the content on any of the links contained on this site.
Bordering Fire Districts and Agencies
- South Pierce Fire & Rescue (District 17)
- Graham Fire and Rescue (District 21)
- Other Fire Districts in Pierce County
- Airlift Northwest
- Life Flight Network
Recreation, Attractions and Local Area Information
- Mount Rainier National Park
- Washington Department of Natural Resources
- Mount Tahoma Trails Association
- Mount Rainier Scenic Railroad
- EZ Times Horse Rides
- USFS Gifford Pinchot National Forest
- Mount Rainier Visitor Association
- Mount Rainier Area Webcams
- Faith Baptist Church
Weather and River Information
- Mount Rainier Recreational Forecast
- NWS Forecast: Ashford, WA | Elbe, WA
- Advanced Hydraulic Prediction Service - Nisqually River at National
- Real Time Telemetry - Nisqually River at National
- Current Weather Conditions in Ashford, WA
- Current Weather Conditions - Paradise, Mount Rainier NP
- Northwest Avalanche Center (NWAC)
Geologic Hazard Information
- USGS - What is a Lahar
- Lahar Sirens in Pierce County
- Mount Rainier Geology and Weather
- Pierce County - Mount Rainier Active Volcano Website
- United States Geological Survey (USGS) Cascades Volcano Observatory (CVO)
- USGS Cascades Volcano Observatory Weekly Update
- Pacific Northwest Seismic Network (PNSN)
- USGS Earthquake Hazards Program
- WA DNR - Volcanoes and Lahars
- USGS Volcano Notification System
Fire/EMS Information
- Cascade Regional Blood Services
- Fire Security for your Home
- Regional Public Information Network
- Washington State Fire Marshal
- Pierce County Fire Marshal
- Pierce County Department of Emergency Management
- National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians
- Washington State Office of Emergency Medical Services
- Puget Sound Clean Air Agency
- Pierce County Fire Danger
- How to make a fire ring
- Ready.gov - Prepare, Plan, Stay Informed
- InciWeb - National Wildfire Information
