Taking Good Weather Observations

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Taking Good Weather Observations

 

Weather Observations
The purpose of taking weather observations during a wildfire or prescribed fire project is to record environmental conditions prevalent at the site. Depending on the size of the project and the complexity of the terrain, several separate weather observation sites may be necessary to adequately convey weather conditions representative of the entire burn site.

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NIFC

National Interagency Fire Center
3833 S. Development Avenue
Boise, Idaho 83705
208-387-5512
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