Idaho fires

[westonhoma]

Forest service had unit 35 all closed out right before archery season while i was there scouting around from the Wapiti fire. Anyone been around that area lately? From Lowman to Stanley?

Could come back end of October for rifle but willl have to keep a close eye on things

 

[Spoonbill]

Forest service had unit 35 all closed out right before archery season while i was there scouting around from the Wapiti fire. Anyone been around that area lately? From Lowman to Stanley?

Could come back end of October for rifle but willl have to keep a close eye on things

Highway 21 is closed from Sourdough Lodge to Stanley. You can check the Boise National Forest website, but I checked a few days ago and most of the national forest was closed.

 

[westonhoma]

Highway 21 is closed from Sourdough Lodge to Stanley. You can check the Boise National Forest website, but I checked a few days ago and most of the national forest was closed.

Yup figured. It was closed couple weeks ago when i was there too. Thanks ya i am currently Googling any other info i can too

 

[ODB]

I hope this means what it infers...

 

[steelheadmike]

I hope this means what it infers...


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Let's hope it stays that way. Some more rain forecasted for next week should help even more.

 

[P Carter]

I hope this means what it infers...


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Wouldn't that be fantastic. Hopefully nothing picks up tomorrow through Sunday, and some rains next week put everything out.

 

[Jason Snyder]

It rained all the way from Lapwai to Council today. Lots of standing water in the two tracks.

 

[.204smokechaser]

I just about dried out. Hasn’t stopped raining since last night. Over 2.5” of rain!

 

[Rotnguns]

So looking at OnX and WFIGS, I get the impression that the Lava-Boulder fire is out after the rain? That's great news. Also, OnX shows no new hotspots on the perimeters of Nellie and Wapiti fires.

 

[P Carter]

So looking at OnX and WFIGS, I get the impression that the Lava-Boulder fire is out after the rain? That's great news. Also, OnX shows no new hotspots on the perimeters of Nellie and Wapiti fires.

I have no idea how accurate the information is, but from what I can see, that’s correct. None of the satellite services show hotspots, the aqi maps don’t show smoke.

It very well could be that there are hotspots and can/will flare up as the temps rise today, and I don’t think it’s wise to rely on the info we have to formally “make the call.” But, at a minimum, it seems like they’ve gone way, way down and may be at the mop-up stage.

 

[ODB]

I have no idea how accurate the information is, but from what I can see, that’s correct. None of the satellite services show hotspots, the aqi maps don’t show smoke.

It very well could be that there are hotspots and can/will flare up as the temps rise today, and I don’t think it’s wise to rely on the info we have to formally “make the call.” But, at a minimum, it seems like they’ve gone way, way down and may be at the mop-up stage.

AQI looks great. I’ve followed AQI throughout my travels and it’s been a pretty good representation of where/if things are popping off.

It’s funny, I’ve always been a cool/clear weather guy and my wife was concerned I’d be sad/depressed when we moved to Seattle a bunch of years ago. But I can tell you months of stultifying smoke in the valley and environs has affected me way more than persistent overcast/drizzle did.

 

[IDLassie]

Sitrepot as of yesterday the Lava fire is not out. It's only 6% contained.
Don't know where you guys get most of your information.

 

[ryanbauman23]

Anyone have any idea how long Forest Service takes to open the temporarily closed areas?

 

[IDVortex]

Anyone have any idea how long Forest Service takes to open the temporarily closed areas?

Depends. Not just on fire activity, but also safety concerns.

 

[Rotnguns]

Sitrepot as of yesterday the Lava fire is not out. It's only 6% contained.
Don't know where you guys get most of your information.

A day ago, OnX and WFIGS showed no Lava fire. Now, it's back again on both - OnX showing 16% containment. Must have been a glitch.

 

[TurkeyReaper69]

Anyone have any idea how long Forest Service takes to open the temporarily closed areas?

Depends, I work for a land management agency. I've seen some places closed for 6+ months after containment.

 

[TheTone]

Depends, I work for a land management agency. I've seen some places closed for 6+ months after containment.

Yep, really depends on the ranger district. I think an area near me technically still has some atv trails closed from a fire 3 years ago. The signage is terrible and the trails are heavily used.

 

[.204smokechaser]

Last Saturday 09/07 compared to this morning 09/14. Amazing what 2 plus inches of rain on a management fire does. Wish it would have gotten bigger to help the ungulates out with feed but take what you can get! I’m not for destructive fires but fires that clean up the landscape a little in areas that’s unfeasible/off limits to log is a good thing.

 

[Rotnguns]

Great before and after pictures! Looks very encouraging. Rain could be moving through SW Idaho Sunday and Monday, according to the forecast I read.

 

[.204smokechaser]

Great before and after pictures! Looks very encouraging. Rain could be moving through SW Idaho Sunday and Monday, according to the forecast I read.

Yeah I’ve started to take before and after pics when doing projects. Gives a good perspective on things. Another 1-1.5 inches of rain for us predicted from the Missoula office by Thursday it sounds like. Definitely turning real moist quick after the bleak outlook they had on September.

Still lots of people on the fires down south even if you don’t think there are. Still a lot of work to do on them.