ShawniganLake Posted July 30, 2021 Report Share Posted July 30, 2021 1,165,000 acres burned in BC to date. The heavy smoke is actually smothering the fires to some degree. If it lifts and the fires are able to vent today or tomorrow they will see aggressive fire behaviour and growth. Rain is about the only way to slow these down at this point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShawniganLake Posted July 31, 2021 Report Share Posted July 31, 2021 Tremont creek fire east of Ashcroft is roaring tonight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShawniganLake Posted July 31, 2021 Report Share Posted July 31, 2021 BC fires were all very active this afternoon 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smerfylicious Posted July 31, 2021 Report Share Posted July 31, 2021 Cedar Creek Fire is intensifying to say the least. Look at them lightning strikes...also it's way too close to my favorite mountain lodge for comfort. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverFallsAndrew Posted August 2, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2021 The lightning the past few days has started a ton of fires across Oregon. Read an article over the weekend saying models predict fewer major fires in the Sierra Nevada after 2030, essentially because there will have been so many large fires by then that there won't be the fuel available to create these mega fires. 1 Quote Snowfall Precip 2022-23: 95.0" 2022-23: 17.39" 2021-22: 52.6" 2021-22: 91.46" 2020-21: 12.0" 2020-21: 71.59" 2019-20: 23.5" 2019-20: 58.54" 2018-19: 63.5" 2018-19: 66.33" 2017-18: 30.3" 2017-18: 59.83" 2016-17: 49.2" 2016-17: 97.58" 2015-16: 11.75" 2015-16: 68.67" 2014-15: 3.5" 2013-14: 11.75" 2013-14: 62.30 2012-13: 16.75" 2012-13: 78.45 2011-12: 98.5" 2011-12: 92.67" It's always sunny at Winters Hill! Fighting the good fight against weather evil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShawniganLake Posted August 3, 2021 Report Share Posted August 3, 2021 Some rain and higher humidity has calmed the fires in BC for now. Total area burned is up to 1,375,000 acres. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omegaraptor Posted August 5, 2021 Report Share Posted August 5, 2021 Dixie Fire is enormous. Goes from Paradise to Lake Almanor, so burning on both the westside and eastside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TacomaWaWx Posted August 5, 2021 Report Share Posted August 5, 2021 31 minutes ago, Omegaraptor said: Dixie Fire is enormous. Goes from Paradise to Lake Almanor, so burning on both the westside and eastside. It’s getting pretty serious down there and no rainfall in sight. 1 Quote Tacoma WA elevation 300’ Monthly rainfall-3.56” Warm season rainfall-11.14” Max temp-88 +80 highs-2 +85 highs-2 +90 highs-0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TacomaWaWx Posted August 5, 2021 Report Share Posted August 5, 2021 https://www.king5.com/amp/article/news/local/wildfire/protection-island-wildfire/281-855ae713-3483-4806-9f5a-105f04cad710 Quote Tacoma WA elevation 300’ Monthly rainfall-3.56” Warm season rainfall-11.14” Max temp-88 +80 highs-2 +85 highs-2 +90 highs-0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmy Supercell Posted August 5, 2021 Report Share Posted August 5, 2021 There is actual ash falling in Klamath Falls. First time I've witnessed that in the last 10 years. Red sun too. This smoke is from the Antelope Fire I'm reading on facebook. 1 Quote Ashland, KY Weather '23-'24 Winter Snowfall - 5.50" First freeze: 11/1 (32) Minimum: 2 on 1/17 Measurable snows: 4 Max 1 day snow: 3" (1/19) Thunders: 16 1/27, 1/28, 2/10, 2/22, 2/27, 2/28, 3/5, 3/6, 3/14, 3/15 3/26, 3/30, 3/31, 4/2, 4/3, 4/8, Severe storms: 2 ------------------------------------------------------- [Klamath Falls, OR 2010 to 2021] https://imgur.com/SuGTijl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TacomaWaWx Posted August 5, 2021 Report Share Posted August 5, 2021 1 Quote Tacoma WA elevation 300’ Monthly rainfall-3.56” Warm season rainfall-11.14” Max temp-88 +80 highs-2 +85 highs-2 +90 highs-0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWbyNW Posted August 5, 2021 Report Share Posted August 5, 2021 Hmm... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmy Supercell Posted August 5, 2021 Report Share Posted August 5, 2021 https://imgur.com/FengQKa 1 Quote Ashland, KY Weather '23-'24 Winter Snowfall - 5.50" First freeze: 11/1 (32) Minimum: 2 on 1/17 Measurable snows: 4 Max 1 day snow: 3" (1/19) Thunders: 16 1/27, 1/28, 2/10, 2/22, 2/27, 2/28, 3/5, 3/6, 3/14, 3/15 3/26, 3/30, 3/31, 4/2, 4/3, 4/8, Severe storms: 2 ------------------------------------------------------- [Klamath Falls, OR 2010 to 2021] https://imgur.com/SuGTijl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TacomaWaWx Posted August 6, 2021 Report Share Posted August 6, 2021 Getting ugly again this afternoon in northern CA. Quote Tacoma WA elevation 300’ Monthly rainfall-3.56” Warm season rainfall-11.14” Max temp-88 +80 highs-2 +85 highs-2 +90 highs-0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Jesse Posted August 6, 2021 Popular Post Report Share Posted August 6, 2021 Heading up north to Cub Creek tomorrow. 10 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cloud Posted August 6, 2021 Report Share Posted August 6, 2021 2 hours ago, Jesse said: Heading up north to Cub Creek tomorrow. Be safe Jesse! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShawniganLake Posted August 6, 2021 Report Share Posted August 6, 2021 The White Rock Lake fire moved an estimated 12 miles in 8 hrs late yesterday. Early reports are the community of Monte Lake has seen extensive damage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RentonHill Posted August 6, 2021 Report Share Posted August 6, 2021 10 hours ago, Jesse said: Heading up north to Cub Creek tomorrow. Do you know how long you'll be stationed there? Good luck and stay safe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FroYoBro Posted August 6, 2021 Report Share Posted August 6, 2021 11 hours ago, Jesse said: Heading up north to Cub Creek tomorrow. Good luck and thanks for helping out! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmy Supercell Posted August 6, 2021 Report Share Posted August 6, 2021 Greenville, CA burned down. 1 Quote Ashland, KY Weather '23-'24 Winter Snowfall - 5.50" First freeze: 11/1 (32) Minimum: 2 on 1/17 Measurable snows: 4 Max 1 day snow: 3" (1/19) Thunders: 16 1/27, 1/28, 2/10, 2/22, 2/27, 2/28, 3/5, 3/6, 3/14, 3/15 3/26, 3/30, 3/31, 4/2, 4/3, 4/8, Severe storms: 2 ------------------------------------------------------- [Klamath Falls, OR 2010 to 2021] https://imgur.com/SuGTijl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cloud Posted August 6, 2021 Report Share Posted August 6, 2021 3 minutes ago, Timmy_Supercell said: Greenville, CA burned down. Truly incredible and disturbing. If this continues for the next few summers, the western states landscapes will be forever changed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverFallsAndrew Posted August 6, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2021 They have like 4 days to get a handle on these... https://www.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/2021/08/06/oregon-wildfires-fire-near-mount-washington-closes-wilderness-pct-big-lake/5513663001/ 1 Quote Snowfall Precip 2022-23: 95.0" 2022-23: 17.39" 2021-22: 52.6" 2021-22: 91.46" 2020-21: 12.0" 2020-21: 71.59" 2019-20: 23.5" 2019-20: 58.54" 2018-19: 63.5" 2018-19: 66.33" 2017-18: 30.3" 2017-18: 59.83" 2016-17: 49.2" 2016-17: 97.58" 2015-16: 11.75" 2015-16: 68.67" 2014-15: 3.5" 2013-14: 11.75" 2013-14: 62.30 2012-13: 16.75" 2012-13: 78.45 2011-12: 98.5" 2011-12: 92.67" It's always sunny at Winters Hill! Fighting the good fight against weather evil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omegaraptor Posted August 7, 2021 Report Share Posted August 7, 2021 Susanville, CA right now. This fire extends almost all the way from Paradise to Susanville. Imagine a fire starting in Portland’s easternmost suburbs and going all the way over the Cascades to Dufur. That is the scale of this fire. It is enormous. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverFallsAndrew Posted August 7, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2021 9 hours ago, Omegaraptor said: Susanville, CA right now. This fire extends almost all the way from Paradise to Susanville. Imagine a fire starting in Portland’s easternmost suburbs and going all the way over the Cascades to Dufur. That is the scale of this fire. It is enormous. That is similar to the scope of the Santiam complex last September. The lions head went from warm springs to the beachie creek fire which stopped right by silver falls and mehema. 2 Quote Snowfall Precip 2022-23: 95.0" 2022-23: 17.39" 2021-22: 52.6" 2021-22: 91.46" 2020-21: 12.0" 2020-21: 71.59" 2019-20: 23.5" 2019-20: 58.54" 2018-19: 63.5" 2018-19: 66.33" 2017-18: 30.3" 2017-18: 59.83" 2016-17: 49.2" 2016-17: 97.58" 2015-16: 11.75" 2015-16: 68.67" 2014-15: 3.5" 2013-14: 11.75" 2013-14: 62.30 2012-13: 16.75" 2012-13: 78.45 2011-12: 98.5" 2011-12: 92.67" It's always sunny at Winters Hill! Fighting the good fight against weather evil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShawniganLake Posted August 7, 2021 Report Share Posted August 7, 2021 The 135,000 acre white rock lake fire continued to be pushed by high winds yesterday. The city of Vernon is mostly under an evacuation alert now. Something like 40,000 people Locally, We had an 80 acre fire flare up on the Mt Prevost yesterday. Only about 8 miles outside of Duncan. They issued a local state of emergency as the winds were pushing the fire towards populated areas. Rain came just in time last night. “DUNCAN, BC – A State of Local Emergency has been issued due to the wildfire burning on the north slope of Mount Prevost located in Electoral Area ‘E’ and the Municipality of North Cowichan. The wildfire has now grown to 32 hectares and will be monitored overnight with shifting weather conditions. Available fire response resources have been deployed to the site, and winds are expected to shift overnight which may exacerbate the fire.” 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omegaraptor Posted August 7, 2021 Report Share Posted August 7, 2021 Can't even see Mt Shasta from Mt Shasta City Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmy Supercell Posted August 7, 2021 Report Share Posted August 7, 2021 4 hours ago, SilverFallsAndrew said: That is similar to the scope of the Santiam complex last September. The lions head went from warm springs to the beachie creek fire which stopped right by silver falls and mehema. Hopefully just enough of that area was burned last year that no fires are near you from now on. That must have been frightening. Quote Ashland, KY Weather '23-'24 Winter Snowfall - 5.50" First freeze: 11/1 (32) Minimum: 2 on 1/17 Measurable snows: 4 Max 1 day snow: 3" (1/19) Thunders: 16 1/27, 1/28, 2/10, 2/22, 2/27, 2/28, 3/5, 3/6, 3/14, 3/15 3/26, 3/30, 3/31, 4/2, 4/3, 4/8, Severe storms: 2 ------------------------------------------------------- [Klamath Falls, OR 2010 to 2021] https://imgur.com/SuGTijl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmy Supercell Posted August 7, 2021 Report Share Posted August 7, 2021 37 minutes ago, Omegaraptor said: Can't even see Mt Shasta from Mt Shasta City I was able to see Mt. Shasta yesterday when it cleared from the 6th street overpass. Gone once again now. Quote Ashland, KY Weather '23-'24 Winter Snowfall - 5.50" First freeze: 11/1 (32) Minimum: 2 on 1/17 Measurable snows: 4 Max 1 day snow: 3" (1/19) Thunders: 16 1/27, 1/28, 2/10, 2/22, 2/27, 2/28, 3/5, 3/6, 3/14, 3/15 3/26, 3/30, 3/31, 4/2, 4/3, 4/8, Severe storms: 2 ------------------------------------------------------- [Klamath Falls, OR 2010 to 2021] https://imgur.com/SuGTijl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverFallsAndrew Posted August 9, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2021 Just found this pic of the East Troublesome Fire last October in Colorado. Pretty unbelievable. When I flew back a week later there was snow on the ground. 1 Quote Snowfall Precip 2022-23: 95.0" 2022-23: 17.39" 2021-22: 52.6" 2021-22: 91.46" 2020-21: 12.0" 2020-21: 71.59" 2019-20: 23.5" 2019-20: 58.54" 2018-19: 63.5" 2018-19: 66.33" 2017-18: 30.3" 2017-18: 59.83" 2016-17: 49.2" 2016-17: 97.58" 2015-16: 11.75" 2015-16: 68.67" 2014-15: 3.5" 2013-14: 11.75" 2013-14: 62.30 2012-13: 16.75" 2012-13: 78.45 2011-12: 98.5" 2011-12: 92.67" It's always sunny at Winters Hill! Fighting the good fight against weather evil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShawniganLake Posted August 10, 2021 Report Share Posted August 10, 2021 1.61 million acres burned in BC to date. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverFallsAndrew Posted August 11, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2021 On 8/10/2021 at 8:39 AM, ShawniganLake said: 1.61 million acres burned in BC to date. How did the recent rains impact the situation up there? Quote Snowfall Precip 2022-23: 95.0" 2022-23: 17.39" 2021-22: 52.6" 2021-22: 91.46" 2020-21: 12.0" 2020-21: 71.59" 2019-20: 23.5" 2019-20: 58.54" 2018-19: 63.5" 2018-19: 66.33" 2017-18: 30.3" 2017-18: 59.83" 2016-17: 49.2" 2016-17: 97.58" 2015-16: 11.75" 2015-16: 68.67" 2014-15: 3.5" 2013-14: 11.75" 2013-14: 62.30 2012-13: 16.75" 2012-13: 78.45 2011-12: 98.5" 2011-12: 92.67" It's always sunny at Winters Hill! Fighting the good fight against weather evil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverFallsAndrew Posted August 11, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2021 Here is a quick rundown on the active fires burning west of the Cascade Crest in Oregon. From south to north. Devil's Knob Complex 4,651 acres 5% contained Skyline Ridge Complex 3,087 acres 23% contained Rough Patch Complex 4,765 acres 3% contained Middle Fork Complex 5,097 acres 2% contained Knoll Fire 400 acres 0% contained Bull of the Woods Complex 666 (!) acres 0% contained Only one really active fire east of the Cascades in Oregon right now, way way out there south of Prairie City. Black Butte Fire 14, 521 acres 5% contained. Devil's Knob Complex, Rough Patch, and Middle Fork Complex have the potential to make some real serious noise in coming days. Given it's remote location I would guess the Black Butte Fire will end up burning some serious acreage though a lot of it is sagebrush and shrub. Quote Snowfall Precip 2022-23: 95.0" 2022-23: 17.39" 2021-22: 52.6" 2021-22: 91.46" 2020-21: 12.0" 2020-21: 71.59" 2019-20: 23.5" 2019-20: 58.54" 2018-19: 63.5" 2018-19: 66.33" 2017-18: 30.3" 2017-18: 59.83" 2016-17: 49.2" 2016-17: 97.58" 2015-16: 11.75" 2015-16: 68.67" 2014-15: 3.5" 2013-14: 11.75" 2013-14: 62.30 2012-13: 16.75" 2012-13: 78.45 2011-12: 98.5" 2011-12: 92.67" It's always sunny at Winters Hill! Fighting the good fight against weather evil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FroYoBro Posted August 11, 2021 Report Share Posted August 11, 2021 Hope Jesse is doing ok. That is brutal work out in this heat. I don’t envy him right now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShawniganLake Posted August 11, 2021 Report Share Posted August 11, 2021 51 minutes ago, SilverFallsAndrew said: How did the recent rains impact the situation up there? Big reprieve for now. Fire activity has been very subdued the past few days. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cloud Posted August 12, 2021 Report Share Posted August 12, 2021 Looks like the 3 alarm brush fire in South Hill that prompted evac orders is 100% contained. Thank goodness for that... crew made very good progress sometimes after 7-8pm when the wind died down. Unfortunately, one firefighter did have to go to the hospital for heat exhaustion. Hope that person is doing alright. This time of the year can be quite brutal with the fires. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cloud Posted August 13, 2021 Report Share Posted August 13, 2021 Schneider Springs Fires in Naches, WA exploded overnight and doubled in size to 13,600 acres. There is currently a level 3 evac orders in place. Fire was sparked on Aug. 3 by lightning. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverFallsAndrew Posted August 14, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2021 Oregon Fire Update: New Fire in Lake County: Patton Meadow 7,000 acres West of Cascade Crest: Devils Knob: 6,606 acres 12% containment Skyline Ridge 4,828 acres 30% Rough Patch 5,738 3% Middle Fork Complex 8,424 2% Knoll 544 30% Bull of the Woods Complex 1,193 0% Despite the extreme heat, winds have been calm these last few days and RH are pretty high. 1 Quote Snowfall Precip 2022-23: 95.0" 2022-23: 17.39" 2021-22: 52.6" 2021-22: 91.46" 2020-21: 12.0" 2020-21: 71.59" 2019-20: 23.5" 2019-20: 58.54" 2018-19: 63.5" 2018-19: 66.33" 2017-18: 30.3" 2017-18: 59.83" 2016-17: 49.2" 2016-17: 97.58" 2015-16: 11.75" 2015-16: 68.67" 2014-15: 3.5" 2013-14: 11.75" 2013-14: 62.30 2012-13: 16.75" 2012-13: 78.45 2011-12: 98.5" 2011-12: 92.67" It's always sunny at Winters Hill! Fighting the good fight against weather evil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShawniganLake Posted August 15, 2021 Report Share Posted August 15, 2021 Update: August 14, 6:45 pm The Tremont Creek wildfire has exhibited significant growth to the south and east. The fires edge is now within the northern boundary of the District of Logan Lake. Airtankers have been supporting throughout the afternoon and remain on scene. Ground crews, structure protection personnel and fire apparatus are established in Logan Lake to protect from ember cast and will maintain a 24 hour presence. The District of Logan Lake has issued an expanded Evacuation Order to include Highland Valley Copper Mine. For more information please refer to the District of Logan Lake. There has been aggressive fire near Tunkwa Lake this afternoon as a result of strong gusting winds. Structure protection has been established in this area and helicopters have been supporting with bucketing operations when visibility allows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShawniganLake Posted August 15, 2021 Report Share Posted August 15, 2021 What’s left of the village of Lytton has been evacuated due to a different wildfire spreading towards the community from the south. ER ISSUED FOR VILLAGE OF LYTTON Pursuant to Section 12 (1) of the BC Emergency Program Act, an Evacuation Order has been issued by Mayor Jan Polderman for properties currently under Evacuation Alert located in Lytton. A wildfire event located in the vicinity of Mowhokam Creek/George Road is threatening structures and the safety of residents. Because of the potential danger to life and safety, the Village has issued an evacuation order for properties in the following areas: • Ponderosa Heights • Loring Way • Kumsheen Secondary School • Lytton Pines Motel • Lytton Junction Esso Station • Kent Road • Lytton BC Wildfire Station • All other properties located within the Village of Lytton boundaries as shown on the attached map. If you are in any of these areas, you must leave immediately. If you have been evacuated due to wildfires, you should register with Emergency Support Services (ESS) whether you need the support or not. This will help ensure that your loved ones and communities know where you are and know that you are safe. You can self-register online at https://ess.gov.bc.ca/. If you require assistance with self-registration you can ask for help by calling the Emergency Support Services Info Line: 1-800-585-9559. We recommend you arrange to stay with friends or family. If you cannot stay with friends or family please report to the reception centre at Chilliwack Senior Secondary School, 46363 Yale Rd, Chilliwack. Jan Polderman_____ Mayor Village of Lytton Signed at 1900 hours on August 14, 2021. For more information contact: OR Village of Lytton Emergency Operations Centre Phone: 587 645 5183 eocinfo@lytton.ca TN 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWbyNW Posted August 16, 2021 Report Share Posted August 16, 2021 Some good news. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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