Good Morning!
Saturday, December 9, 2023
THIS EVENING: Overcast, 35°F
FORECAST FOR ASHFORD, WA:
Friday Evening: Overcast. Chilly. Temperature 35°F (Feels like 32°F). Relative Humidity 86%. 0% chance of precipitation. Southeast winds at 3 mph.
Friday Night: Overcast. Chilly. Temperature 35°F (Feels like 30°F). Relative Humidity 77%. 0% chance of precipitation. Southeast winds at 5 mph.
Saturday Morning: Rain showers. Overcast. Chilly. Temperature 38°F (Feels like 34°F). Relative Humidity 75%. 5% chance of precipitation. New rainfall of 0.09 in possible. South winds at 4 mph.
Saturday Afternoon: Heavy rain. Overcast. Cool. Temperature 42°F (Feels like 39°F). Relative Humidity 84%. 37% chance of precipitation. New rainfall of 0.45 in possible. Southeast winds at 5 mph.
Saturday Evening: Heavy rain. Overcast. Cool. Temperature 44°F (Feels like 41°F). Relative Humidity 87%. 61% chance of precipitation. New rainfall of 0.48 in possible. Southeast winds at 5 mph.
Saturday Night: Rain. Overcast. Cool. Temperature 46°F (Feels like 43°F). Relative Humidity 89%. 51% chance of precipitation. New rainfall of 0.30 in possible. Southeast winds at 7 mph.
Forecast Updated: 12/09/2023 1:00 AM
2023 RESPONSES
Calls To Date:
| TYPE | 2023 | AVG | DIFF |
| Total: | 377 | 273 | +38% |
| EMS: | 260 (69%) | 197 (72%) | +32% |
| Fire: | 102 (27%) | 54 (20%) | +89% |
| Other: | 15 (4%) | 22 (8%) | -32% |
Total in 2022: 372 (1.02 calls/day)
So far in 2023, we've had an average of 1.13 calls per day
As of Thursday, November 30, 2023
BURN PERMITS
Online Burn Permit Application
FIRE DANGER
Pierce County
LOW
Updated 12/09/2023
Lewis County
LOW
Updated 12/09/2023
Gifford Pinchot NF/USFS
LOW
Updated 11/06/2023
BURN BANS
Pierce County
No active burn ban. Small land clearing burns are allowed with a permit.
Effective 10/03/2023 12:00 PM
Lewis County
No active burn ban. Small land clearing burns are allowed with a permit.
Effective 10/09/2023 12:01 AM
DNR Pierce County
No active burn ban. Land clearing burns are allowed with a permit.
Effective 10/09/2023 12:01 AM
DNR Lewis County
No active burn ban. Land clearing burns are allowed with a permit.
Effective 10/09/2023 12:01 AM
Gifford Pinchot NF/USFS
No fire restrictions in effect
Effective 10/03/2023 12:01 AM
Air Quality
No Burn Ban
Effective 12/29/2020 03:08 PM
More Info: (360) 569-2752
Updated: 10/11/2023 01:36 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
- Wildfire Preparedness | Pierce County Conservation District
- 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
