Single Publication

Special Statement

A Red Flag Warning is in affect until 2300 on 7/27. The Borel Fire was added to the Outlook.

Fire

Yesterday, westerly winds increased interior activity on the Trout Fire near Boone Meadow and in the Little Trout/Snow creek drainages. The Borel Fire was very active in the Mill Creek drainage. Tactical firing operations are possible today on the western side of the Trout Fire and significant eastern spread is possible on the Borel Fire. Expected fire behavior includes smoldering, single tree/small group torching, spotting, and potential uphill runs. Additional information can be found here SQF Lightning Fires Inciweb

Smoke

Yesterday, smoke transport was influenced by an increase in westerly winds and tracked to the east/northeast. Today, the dry westerly flow will increase, and smoke transport will again be generally to the east/northeast. Western foothill communities will see generally cleaner air with GOOD to MODERATE conditions expected. The north Owens Valley should see generally GOOD conditions with smoke staying to their south. The southern Owens Valley can expect MODERATE conditions during the day with the potential pockets of USG overnight as smoke settles. Westerly winds will continue into Saturday. Overnight smoke pooling from the Borel Fire is possible in Walker Basin tonight.