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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. 

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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. 

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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.

 

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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. 

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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

 

 

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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.

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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: 11
1/27, 1/28, 2/10, 2/22, 2/27, 2/28, 3/5, 3/6, 3/14, 3/15
3/26, 

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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: 11
1/27, 1/28, 2/10, 2/22, 2/27, 2/28, 3/5, 3/6, 3/14, 3/15
3/26, 

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[Klamath Falls, OR 2010 to 2021]
https://imgur.com/SuGTijl

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Greenville, CA burned down. 

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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: 11
1/27, 1/28, 2/10, 2/22, 2/27, 2/28, 3/5, 3/6, 3/14, 3/15
3/26, 

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[Klamath Falls, OR 2010 to 2021]
https://imgur.com/SuGTijl

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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.

 

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9 hours ago, Omegaraptor said:

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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. 

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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.

 

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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.”

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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.

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: 11
1/27, 1/28, 2/10, 2/22, 2/27, 2/28, 3/5, 3/6, 3/14, 3/15
3/26, 

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37 minutes ago, Omegaraptor said:

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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.

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: 11
1/27, 1/28, 2/10, 2/22, 2/27, 2/28, 3/5, 3/6, 3/14, 3/15
3/26, 

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[Klamath Falls, OR 2010 to 2021]
https://imgur.com/SuGTijl

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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. 

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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.

 

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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? 

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.

 

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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. 

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.

 

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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. 

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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. 

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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.

 

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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. 
 

 

 

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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
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