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With poor visibility from heavy smoke, firefighting aircraft have been grounded for the majority of the day.
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By Early Winters Outfitters. Praying they will be ok and the homes around them.
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This a picture of the fire activity that was viewed from the Okanogan County Fire District 6 Mazama Station. The fire backed down the hill and prompted a Level 3 evacuation.
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Mazama (Cedar Creek) fire plume…. Fire progressing east towards Wolf Creek drainage.
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With the wildfires in Okanogan County continuing to burn and even grow, emergency responders have let us know that the closure of the stretch of SR 20 west of Mazama will likely be in place at least through the rest of July, if not longer. You can still access Diablo Lake and Washington Pass from the west side and there are still routes to get to the Methow Valley, it just takes a little more time. We put together this blog for more information about alternate routes, why the closure is needed and reminders to be prepared for changing conditions. And of course, a reminder to never go past road closed signs. Especially when it's in place because of wildfires. https://wsdotblog.blogspot.com/.../multiple-wildfires...
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Smoke Outlook for 7/20 - 7/21
North Central Washington Cedar Ck, Delancy, Cub Creek 2
Smoke
Expect less smoke impacts today in the upper Methow Valley. The west wind component overnight resulted in clearer skies this morning. Mazama, Winthrop and Twisp may still experience periods of unhealthy and hazardous smoke as winds shift. SW transport winds overnight resulted in impacts to the Oroville area this morning. As the transport winds shift to the NW overnight expect degraded air quality in the Okanogan Valley including Tonasket, Conconully, Omak and Okanogan.
Weather and Health
Winds in the Cedar Ck fire vicinity will be westerly with gusts in the late afternoon. Northwest winds over the Cub Ck 2 fire will turn southwest in the afternoon. Expect cumulous buildup over the crest and into Methow Valley. N 95 masks are available in the Methow at Winthrop Town Hall, Twisp Town Hall, Mazama Store, Aero Methow, and Room One. Cleanairmethow.org has additional information regarding air quality and health.
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Mazama evacuation!!!
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July 20 fire perimeter infrared maps...
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32,400 acres!!! Major growth...
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Cub Creek 2 Fire-2021

An in-person public meeting is scheduled for July 21, 2021 at 6:00 pm at Mack-Lloyd Park. Fire managers will provide updates on the fires and an opportunity for the public to ask questions. If you are unable to attend in-person, please comment below and the answers will be included in the recorded event. The recording will be posted on the incidents' Facebook pages and YoutTube. Managers will remain available after the presentations and Q&As for individual discussions at different displayed maps.

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View from Mazama this evening looking south and west
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I headed down lost river road to Mazama for gas and found this! Fire is burning over the top of Sandy Butte and down the hill. Can literally hear the fire from Mazama trailhead.
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Cedar Creek fire tonight off Goat Creek Road, I won't be sleeping tonight😪
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Cedar Creek and Delancy Fires
Evening Update
July 19, 2021
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Fire Information Line - Cedar Creek and Delancy Fires: 509-557-0740 (8:00 am to 8:00 pm)
Winthrop, WA — Cedar Creek and Delancy Fires are burning on the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest in very steep and rocky terrain in heavy down fuels.
Cedar Creek Fire is burning south and west of State Route 20. Today, fire activity increased on all fire fronts, especially uphill to the south. The southeast portion of the fire pushed to the north and east of Sandy Butte where growth continued down the hill toward the highway. More fire line was secured along and above Highway 20. Crews continued to prepare and clear contingency line along Early Winters Creek. Aerial resources were used to moderate fire activity along the eastern and northern perimeter. The northern portion of the fire has backed down to State Route 20 and is holding along the roadway. On the western flank, fire activity increased the chance for movement up and down the slope.
The strategy of containment is to use indirect tactics and construct containment lines in areas with a high probability of success. The objective is to keep the fire in the higher elevations above the Valley and away from values at risk. The Cedar Creek fire is estimated at 5945 acres with 11% containment.
Delancy Fire saw increased activity on the edges yesterday with roll out and short uphill runs. The fire continued to creep and smolder in steep, rocky, sparsely vegetated terrain and remained unstaffed due to the rugged terrain and scarce resource availability. Managers are evaluating values and risks. Containment opportunities are being actively scouted on the east side up Lost Creek Road. The fire is being monitored by aircraft. The estimated size of this fire is approximately 154 acres.
Resources for additional information:
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/MazamaFires2021
Smoke Blog: https://wasmoke.blogspot.com/
Email: 2021.cedarcreek@firenet.gov
Highway Information: https://www.wsdot.com/traffic/traffical ... fault.aspx
Evacuations: https://www.okanogancounty.org/.../emer ... /index.php
Methow Conservancy (Wildfire Preparedness): https://methowconservancy.org/discover/ ... ecovery%20
Wildfire Ready Neighbors (House Assessments): https://wildfireready.dnr.wa.gov/
Resources: Total personnel – 351 : 4–type 1 hotshot crews, 3- type 2 hand crews, 1-camp crew, 1-heavy helicopter, 10-engines, 2-dozers 3-water tenders, 1-masticator, 3- skidgens,1-excavator, 1 – skidder and 143 overhead.
Closures:
For the safety of the firefighters and aircraft fighting these fires, a temporary flight restriction (TFR) has been placed over the area. Please consult the “Notice to Airmen” (NOTAM) for specifics. Wildfires are a “No Drone Zone” and any drones sighting in a TFR will immediately ground aerial firefighting resources and delay suppression actions.
State Route 20 (North Cascades Highway) remains closed approximately at milepost 182, 10 miles west of Winthrop to all traffic due to fire activity.
The Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest has implemented a Fire Emergency Area Closure as of July 15, 2021. The Closure includes facilities, roads, and trails. The Closure may be viewed in its entirety at the “Cedar Creek and Delancy Fires 2021” Facebook page.
The Forest Service Fire Emergency Area Closure is separate from the Washington State Department of Transportation’s (WSDOT) closure of portions of State Route 20 and may change or be lifted at different times depending on operational needs. WSDOT is working closely with the Forest Service and Okanogan County to identify where fire activity and firefighting operations warrant closure.
Evacuation Information: The Okanogan County Emergency Management (OCEM) evacuation has changed north of Highway 20. The area south of the Methow River has been increased to a Level 3 (Go/leave), and the area north of the Methow river has increased to Level 2 (Set) for the area west of the road closure at milepost 182. For the most up to date evacuation levels see the OCEM’s website.
Weather: Monday was dry and hot with temperatures 75 to 88 degrees. Tuesday will be slightly cooler after the passage of a cold front. Temperatures will be in the 80’s with dry air persisting throughout the area. Wind gusts to 25 mph will be possible, especially in the afternoon and evening.
Air Quality: Expect similar smoke impacts today in the upper Methow Valley. Increased impacts will occur in the lower Methow Valley, and the Columbia River Drainage toward Omak. Smoke will settle into the valleys overnight resulting in unhealthy to hazardous air in Winthrop and Mazama between 4:00 am to mid-afternoon. Mazama impacts may be worse today due to increased fire activity yesterday and a forecasted west wind this afternoon. Twisp may experience a shorter period of unhealthy air than Winthrop but should still have unhealthy air in the
morning and early afternoon. The Omak area is starting to have degraded air quality as of 3:00 am. Smoke should lift earlier than Monday.
Fire Restrictions: Campfire restrictions are in effect. Campfires are prohibited throughout the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, including developed campgrounds and congressionally designated Wilderness — call local ranger district offices for more information. https://tinyurl.com/yby4oysq
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Cub Creek 2 Fire
Evening Update
July 19, 2021
Public meeting notice: Wednesday, July 21, starting at 6 PM. The meeting will take place at the "Red Barn" (Mack Lloyd Park) on the west side of Winthrop.
Fire Information Line – (541)-670-0812 (8:00 am to 8:00 pm)
The fire is burning on Okanogan County Fire District 6 and Washington Department of Natural Resources protected lands and the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest.
Winthrop, WA — Cub Creek 2 – The fire remains split into two arms and continued to grow actively to the north and northeast into the evening hours. The east arm has burned over Valley Creek and is approximately 1 mile from First Butte Lookout. The objective is to keep the fire from moving out of the Boulder Creek drainage. The west arm is burning northeasterly paralleling the Chewuch River where it has crossed Forest Road 5140 and is moving towards Falls Creek. The fire has reached the Eastside Chewuck Rd along the 8 Mile Ranch. The majority of the left flank of the fire is lined with dozerline from the heel of the fire to Buck Lake. The portion of this line to First Creek Road is considered contained. The south line is being reinforced to prevent spread with water resources. Multiple water dropping aerial resources including heavy lift helicopters with buckets provided support to firefighters in all locations of the fire.
Today, firefighters looked for opportunities to tie existing dozerline on the west arm into Cub Creek and prepare Cub Creek Road as a holding line. On the east arm, firefighters worked and scouted opportunities to tie the south flank up to Ramsey Peak and tie the line into Pebble or Boulder Creeks. Private inholdings with structures and other infrastructure along the drainage to the north of the fire and near 20 Mile received preparations.
Local resource advisors provided input to protect natural and historical values on all fires.
The Cub Creek 2 Fire is estimated at 8,255 acres with a 5% containment. The fire is burning north pushed by diurnal winds during the day and south during the late evening and morning. Please only call 911 if flare-ups are near structures.
Evacuation Information: The Okanogan County Emergency Management (OCEM) evacuations for the Chewuch River drainage have been reevaluated and remain in effect. One Level 3 (Go) evacuation area is present for residences along East and West Chewuch Roads starting from approximately 4 miles north of Winthrop to just past the confluence of the Eight Mile Creek and the Chewuch River on the east and north, and along both sides of Cub Creek Road in the west. Two Level 2 (Set) zones are present: one for residences along East and West Chewuch Roads approximately 2 miles north to approximately 4 miles north of Winthrop, and one for residences on the north end of Rendezvous Road and along both sides of Little Cub Creek in the south, the 5215 Road in the north and wets. Please see the OCEM website for the most up-to-date evacuation levels and further information. The Red Cross Evacuation Center is on stand-by if needed at the Methow Valley Elementary School.
Resources for additional information:
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/CubCreek2Fire2021
Smoke Blog: https://wasmoke.blogspot.com/
Email: 2021.cubcreek2@firenet.gov
Highway Information: https://www.wsdot.com/traffic/traffical ... fault.aspx
Evacuations: https://www.okanogancounty.org/.../emer ... /index.php
Methow Conservancy (Wildfire Preparedness): https://methowconservancy.org/discover/ ... ecovery%20
Wildfire Ready Neighbors (House Assessments): https://wildfireready.dnr.wa.gov/
Resources: Total personnel–218 4-type 2 initial attack hand crews, 4-type 2 hand crews, 2- heavy helicopters, 1-light lift helicopter, 5-engines, 3-dozer, 3-water tenders, and 24 overhead.
Closures:
For the safety of the firefighters and aircraft fighting these fires, a temporary flight restriction (TFR) has been placed over the area. Please consult the “Notice to Airmen” (NOTAM) for specifics. Wildfires are a “No Drone Zone” and any drones sighting in a TFR will immediately ground aerial firefighting resources and delay suppression actions.
Forest Service Campgrounds have been swept and closed along the river drainage. Additionally, the following roads accessing the fire area have been closed:
• Rendezvous, Banker Pass, East and West Chewuch, and at the junction of the Forest Service Roads 39 and 37 due to down powerlines, rolling debris, and falling trees.
• Goat Creek Road at the junction of the 52 and 5225 Road
• 100 spur of West Fawn will be closed at the 5217 Road
• 100 spur of East Fawn will be closed at the 5217 Road
• 5215 Road
• 5008 Road 100 spur road in Bear Creek
• 5009 Road 100 spur road in Ramsey Creek
• 5009 Road 100 spur road in Pearrygin Creek
• 4225 Road
• 4235 Road
Weather: Monday was warmer and drier with southwest winds on ridges. There was heavy smoke in the valley this morning. Winds were west 5 mph turning to slope/valley at 3 - 7 mph after 10:00 am. West winds were 5–10 mph starting down Hwy 20 and aligned drainages around 1600 hrs. Temperatures were near 90 plus degrees in the valley and 80 degrees mid-slope and ridges. Relative humidity was very low at 14–20%.
Air Quality: Expect similar smoke impacts tomorrow in the upper Methow Valley. Increased impacts will occur in the lower Methow Valley and the Columbia River drainage toward Omak. Smoke will settle into valleys overnight resulting in unhealthy to hazardous air in Winthrop and Mazama between 4:00 am to mid-afternoon. Mazama may be worse due to increased fire activity yesterday and west winds this afternoon. Please monitor the air quality on the incident FB page above and the WA Smoke Blog and take appropriate actions. All vehicle traffic is advised to travel with lights on for safety.
Fire Restrictions: Campfire restrictions are in effect. Campfires are prohibited throughout the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, including developed campgrounds and congressionally designated Wilderness — call local ranger district offices for more information. https://tinyurl.com/yby4oysq
Northwest Incident Management Type 2 Team 8, led by Incident Commander Kevin Stock, is the team responsible for management of these fires.
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A Level 3 Immediate Evacuation (GO NOW) has been issued for the area on the State Route 20 side of the Methow River from the Mazama entrance (Lost River Road) east towards Winthrop to the Mazama Bible Camp Road. (SR 20 from Mazama to MP 182)
Evacuations are due to increased fire activity of the Cedar Creek Fire, burning Southwest of Mazama Washington.
Persons should be aware of their surroundings and take action NOW.
Be cautious of emergency vehicles responding.
This may be the only notice you receive.
Do Not wait for door to door notification, take action NOW. Evacuate towards Winthrop NOW.
State Route 20 is CLOSED west of Mile Post 182 (Mazama Bible Camp Road).
A Red Cross Shelter is in Stand-by status at the Methow Valley Elementary School in the Eagle Gym. Please call 509-670-5331 to contact the shelter.
For Fire Information call: 509-557-0740
View MAP of area:https://arcg.is/09bOvm
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^Do you have a link for the evac order?

If its clear, this sat loop shows were the smoke is heading with the wind direction.

GOES-West - Sector view: Pacific Northwest

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level 3 immediate evac

State route 20 side of the Methow R and west of the mazama entrance
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No air resources today so far due to smoke restriction of visibility

Afternoon update... One helicopter making water deops on Cub Creek Fire...
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cub creek 2 fire 8,255 acres

cedar creek fire 5,945 acres
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Delancy fire 7/19...
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Cub Creek 2 Fire
Morning Update
July 19, 2021
Fire Information Line – (541)-670-0812 (8:00 am to 8:00 pm)
The fire is burning on Okanogan County Fire District 6 and Washington Department of Natural Resources protected lands and the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest.
Winthrop, WA — Cub Creek 2 – The fire remains split into two arms and is growing actively to the north and northeast. The east arm has burned over Valley Creek and is approximately 1 mile from First Butte Lookout. The objective is to keep the fire from moving out of the Boulder Creek drainage. The west arm is burning north paralleling the Chewuch River where it has crossed Forest Road 5140 and moving towards Falls Creek. The fire has reached the Eastside Chewuck Rd along the 8 Mile Ranch. The majority of the left flank of the fire is lined with dozerline from the heel of the fire to Buck Lake. The portion of this line to First Creek Road is considered contained. The south line is being reinforced to prevent spread with water resources. Multiple water dropping aerial resources including super scoopers and fireboss planes plus heavy lift helicopters with buckets to provide support to firefighters in all locations of the fire.
Today, firefighters will look for opportunities to tie existing dozerline on the west arm into Cub Creek and prep Cub Creek Road as a holding line. On the east arm, firefighters will work and scout opportunities to tie the south flank up to Ramsey Peak and tie the line into Pebble or Boulder Creeks. Private inholdings with structures and other infrastructure along the drainage to the north of the fire and near 20 Mile will receive preparations.
Local resource advisors are providing input to protect natural and historical values on all fires.
The Cub Creek 2 Fire is estimated at 8,255 acres with a 5% containment. The fire is burning north pushed by diurnal winds during the day and south during the late evening and morning. Please only call 911 if flare-ups are near structures.
Evacuation Information: The Okanogan County Emergency Management (OCEM) evacuations for the Chewuch River drainage have been reevaluated and remain in effected. Please see the OCEM website for the most up-to-date evacuation levels and further information. The Red Cross Evacuation Center is on stand-by if needed at the Methow Valley Elementary School.
Resources for additional information:
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/CubCreek2Fire2021
Smoke Blog: https://wasmoke.blogspot.com/
Email: 2021.cubcreek2@firenet.gov
Highway Information: https://www.wsdot.com/traffic/traffical ... fault.aspx
Evacuations: https://www.okanogancounty.org/governme ... /index.php
Methow Conservancy (Wildfire Preparedness): https://methowconservancy.org/discover/ ... ecovery%20
Wildfire Ready Neighbors (House Assessments): https://wildfireready.dnr.wa.gov/
Resources: Total personnel–116 2-type 2 initial attack hand crews, 2-type 2 hand crews, 2- heavy helicopters, 1-medium lift helicopter, 1-light lift helicopter, 7-engines, 1-dozer, 3-water tenders, and 8 overhead.
Closures:
For the safety of the firefighters and aircraft fighting these fires, a temporary flight restriction (TFR) has been placed over the area. Please consult the “Notice to Airmen” (NOTAM) for specifics. Wildfires are a “No Drone Zone” and any drones sighting in a TFR will immediately ground aerial firefighting resources and delay suppression actions.
Forest Service Campgrounds have been swept and closed along the river drainage. Additional, the following roads accessing the fire area will be closed:
• Rendezvous, Banker Pass, East and West Chewuch, and at the junction of the Forest Service Roads 39 and 37 due to down powerlines, rolling debris, and falling trees.
• Goat Creek Road at the junction of the 52 and 5225 Road
• 100 spur of West Fawn will be closed at the 5217 Road
• 100 spur of East Fawn will be closed at the 5217 Road
• 5215 Road
• 5008 Road 100 spur road in Bear Creek
• 5009 Road 100 spur road in Ramsey Creek
• 5009 Road 100 spur road in Pearrygin Creek
• 4225 Road
• 4235 Road
Weather: Monday will be warmer and drier ahead of an approaching cold front with southwest winds on ridges. There will be some smoke this morning with some haze. Winds will become west 5 mph turning to slope/valley at 3 - 7 mph after 10:00 am. West winds will start at 5–10 mph starting down Hwy 20 and align drainages around 1600 hrs. Temperatures will be 85-90 degrees in the valley and 73-80 degrees mid-slope and ridges. Relative humidity will be dry at 14–20%.
Air Quality: Expect similar smoke impacts today in the upper Methow Valley. Increased impacts will occur in the lower Methow Valley and the Columbia River drainage toward Omak. Smoke will settle into valleys overnight resulting in unhealthy to hazardous air in Winthrop and Mazama between 4:00 am to mid-afternoon. Mazama may be worse today due to increased fire activity yesterday and forecasted west winds this afternoon. Please monitor the air quality on the incident FB page above and the WA Smoke Blog and take appropriate actions.
Fire Restrictions: Campfire restrictions are in effect. Campfires are prohibited throughout the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, including developed campgrounds and congressionally designated Wilderness — call local ranger district offices for more information. https://tinyurl.com/yby4oysq
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Cedar Creek and Delancy Fires
Morning Update
July 19, 2021
Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
Fire Information Line - Cedar Creek and Delancy Fires: 509-557-0740 (8:00 am to 8:00 pm)
Winthrop, WA — Cedar Creek and Delancy Fires are burning on the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest in very steep and rocky terrain in heavy down fuels.
Cedar Creek Fire is burning south and west of State Route 20. Yesterday activity picked up in the Huckleberry and Cedar Creek drainages along the southeastern flank of the fire. The southeast portion of the fire pushed to the top of Sandy Butte where growth slowed. The northeastern anchor point using Forest Service Road 200 was compromised last night by a handful of spot fires. Resources will utilize a contingency line off of Forest Service Road 100 while exploring options to potentially bring the fire down to State Route 20. Crews continue to prepare contingency line along Early Winters Creek. Forecasted winds from the west this afternoon could increase spread along the eastern flank. Aerial resources will be used to decrease fire activity along the eastern perimeter.
The northern portion of the fire backed down to State Route 20 and is holding along the roadway. On the western flank, fire activity increased pushing the fire up into the subalpine where vegetation becomes sparse.
The strategy of containment is to use indirect tactics and construct containment lines in areas with a high probability of success. The objective is to keep the fire in the higher elevations above the Valley and away from values at risk. The Cedar Creek fire is estimated at 5,945 acres.
Delancy Fire saw increased activity on the eastern edge yesterday with roll out and short uphill runs. The fire continues to creep and smolder in steep, rocky, sparsely vegetated terrain and remains unstaffed due to the rugged terrain and scarce resource availability. Managers are evaluating values and risks. Containment opportunities are being actively scouted on the east side up Lost Creek Road. The fire is being monitored by aircraft. The estimated size of this fire is approximately 154 acres.
Resources for additional information:
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/MazamaFires2021
Smoke Blog: https://wasmoke.blogspot.com/
Email: 2021.cedarcreek@firenet.gov
Highway Information: https://www.wsdot.com/traffic/traffical ... fault.aspx
Evacuations: https://www.okanogancounty.org/governme ... /index.php
Methow Conservancy (Wildfire Preparedness): https://methowconservancy.org/discover/ ... ecovery%20
Wildfire Ready Neighbors (House Assessments): https://wildfireready.dnr.wa.gov/
Resources: Total personnel – 477 : 3–type 1 hotshot crews, 2-type 2 initial attack hand crews 5- type 2 hand crews, 1-camp crew, 3-heavy helicopters, 1-light helicopter, 26-engines, 2-dozers 10-water tenders, 1-masticator, 2- skidgens,1-excavator and 140 overhead.
Closures:
For the safety of the firefighters and aircraft fighting these fires, a temporary flight restriction (TFR) has been placed over the area. Please consult the “Notice to Airmen” (NOTAM) for specifics. Wildfires are a “No Drone Zone” and any drones sighting in a TFR will immediately ground aerial firefighting resources and delay suppression actions.
State Route 20 (North Cascades Highway) remains closed approximately 16 miles west of Winthrop between Silver Star and Early Winters to all traffic due to fire activity between milepost 165 and 177.
The Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest has implemented a Fire Emergency Area Closure as of July 15, 2021. The Closure includes facilities, roads, and trails. The Closure may be viewed in its entirety at the “Cedar Creek and Delancy Fires 2021” Facebook page.
The Forest Service Fire Emergency Area Closure is separate from the Washington State Department of Transportation’s (WSDOT) closure of portions of State Route 20 and may change or be lifted at different times depending on operational needs. WSDOT is working closely with the Forest Service and Okanogan County to identify where fire activity and firefighting operations warrant closure.
Evacuation Information: The Okanogan County Emergency Management (OCEM) evacuation remains the same: Level 2 - Be Ready is issued for all persons living south of the Methow River and west of Lost River Road (Mazama entrance). For the most up to date evacuation levels see the OCEM’s website.
Weather: Monday will be warmer and drier ahead of an approaching cold front with an increase in southwest wind on the ridges. Smoke will lift out to the northeast with southwest transport wind. Westerly winds will increase Monday night into Tuesday as cooler air brings a change in wind direction from the west on average. Temperatures of 85-90 degrees in the valleys with 73-80 along the mid-slope and ridges. The relative humidity will be near 14-20% in the valleys and on ridges.
Air Quality: Expect similar smoke impacts today in the upper Methow Valley. Increased impacts will occur in the lower Methow Valley, and the Columbia River Drainage toward Omak. Smoke will settle into the valleys overnight resulting in unhealthy to hazardous air in Winthrop and Mazama between 4:00 am to mid-afternoon. Mazama impacts may be worse today due to increased fire activity yesterday and a forecasted west wind this afternoon. Twisp may experience a shorter period of unhealthy air than Winthrop but should still have unhealthy air in the
morning and early afternoon. The Omak area is starting to have degraded air quality as of 3:00 am. Smoke should lift this afternoon.
Fire Restrictions: Campfire restrictions are in effect. Campfires are prohibited throughout the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, including developed campgrounds and congressionally designated Wilderness — call local ranger district offices for more information. https://tinyurl.com/yby4oysq
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Good morning, here is a link to a website with a live streaming cam looking SW towards Sandy Butte and the Cedar Creek Fire. This camera runs 24/7 https://www.mazamatrailhead.com/p/web-cams.html
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