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smoke and fires
Posted: Wed Aug 08, 2018 5:55 pm
by justm
Has anybody headed into the Emigrant wilderness via crabtree since the Dardanelle fire started ? How is the smoke ? Should I even bother going this weekend ? Thanks
Re: smoke and fires
Posted: Wed Aug 08, 2018 7:09 pm
by maverick
The Donnell Fire started just 7 days ago, already at over 13,000 acres and only 5% contained, Emigrant is probably the last place you want to go right now. 108 is still closed at Eagle Meadow Road from the west and at the top of Sonora Pass.
Re: smoke and fires
Posted: Wed Aug 08, 2018 7:25 pm
by RSC
I agree with maverick. I wanted to do a hike there on Monday and went part way up, but there was just no way. The Donnell fire is now at 17,941 acres and 4% contained.
Re: smoke and fires
Posted: Wed Aug 08, 2018 7:51 pm
by justm
yes I'm aware of the size , scope and all, I've been following it closely. Just wondered if anyone has been there . Thanks for the responses. I may go north , to the Mokelumne area. I'll check with the rangers there.
Re: smoke and fires
Posted: Wed Aug 08, 2018 8:59 pm
by RSC
On Monday I went up 108 and turned off at 4N26 (Crabtree Road), but didn't continue. As I said, there was just no way. The smoke was very very thick.
Re: smoke and fires
Posted: Wed Aug 08, 2018 11:47 pm
by SSSdave
Adequate sources for smoke information is on this HST dedicated thread.
http://www.highsierratopix.com/communit ... 34&t=18250
Or just look at the current day's satellite image. Well unless one cannot make sense of maps.
(manually select copy paste url our forum sw mutilates)
https://worldview.earthdata.nasa.gov/?p ... 4836968789
Re: smoke and fires
Posted: Thu Aug 09, 2018 7:50 am
by justm
Thanks for the info, very much appreciated. Looks like a fall hiking season, if that !!!