Good Morning!
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
THIS NIGHT: Broken clouds, 51°F
FORECAST FOR ASHFORD, WA:
Tuesday Night: Broken clouds. Cool. Temperature 51°F (Feels like 51°F). Relative Humidity 91%. 0% chance of precipitation. South winds at 1 mph.
Wednesday Morning: Scattered clouds. Cool. Temperature 54°F (Feels like 54°F). Relative Humidity 91%. 0% chance of precipitation. Northwest winds at 1 mph.
Wednesday Afternoon: Sunny. Mild. Temperature 66°F (Feels like 66°F). Relative Humidity 67%. 0% chance of precipitation. North winds at 7 mph.
Wednesday Evening: Clear. Cool. Temperature 55°F (Feels like 55°F). Relative Humidity 92%. 0% chance of precipitation. Northeast winds at 2 mph.
Wednesday Night: Clear. Cool. Temperature 49°F (Feels like 49°F). Relative Humidity 94%. 0% chance of precipitation. Southeast winds at 1 mph.
Thursday Morning: Sunny. Cool. Temperature 52°F (Feels like 52°F). Relative Humidity 88%. 0% chance of precipitation. North winds at 1 mph.
Forecast Updated: 10/04/2023 7:00 AM
2023 RESPONSES
Calls To Date:
| TYPE | 2023 | AVG | DIFF |
| Total: | 319 | 229 | +39% |
| EMS: | 220 (69%) | 167 (73%) | +32% |
| Fire: | 86 (27%) | 44 (19%) | +95% |
| Other: | 13 (4%) | 18 (8%) | -28% |
Total in 2022: 372 (1.02 calls/day)
So far in 2023, we've had an average of 1.17 calls per day
As of Saturday, September 30, 2023
BURN PERMITS
Online Burn Permit Application
FIRE DANGER
Pierce County
MODERATE
Updated 10/04/2023
Lewis County
MODERATE
Updated 10/04/2023
Gifford Pinchot NF/USFS
VERY HIGH
Updated 10/04/2023
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
Burn ban on - Gas and charcoal grills and small cooking fires are allowed. Land clearing and yard waste burns are NOT allowed.
Effective 09/23/2023 12:01 AM
DNR Pierce County
All debris burning on DNR jurisdiction is prohibited. This includes rule burning and permit burning. Campfires are allowed in approved, designated campgrounds only.
Effective 09/27/2023 12:01 AM
DNR Lewis County
All debris burning on DNR jurisdiction is prohibited. This includes rule burning and permit burning. Campfires are allowed in approved, designated campgrounds only.
Effective 09/27/2023 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: 10/03/2023 10:00 AM 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
