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Current Conditions
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Fire Situation Report
The Fire Situation Report provides current information on the fire situation on national forest lands in California.
Wildland Fire and Incident Information System
Inciweb is an information management system developed to provide the public with a single source of information related to wildland fire information. The Pacific Southwest Region is participating in Inciweb to efficiently present information on wildfires and other incidents.
Predictive Services
- Northern California Geographic Area Coordination Center
- Southern California Geographic Area Coordination Center
Weather
Current weather conditions from the National Weather Service are updated continually.
The National Weather Service (NWS) is the primary source of weather data, forecasts and warnings for the Unites States. Television weathercasters and private meteorology companies prepare their forecasts using this information. The NWS is the sole United States official voice for issuing warnings during life-threatening weather situations.
Daily Outlook - Northern California Fire Weather
- Current Fire Behavior Assessment (July 7, 2008) - Analysis of 2008 fire season, identifying fire behavior issues used by fire managers to identify values at risk associated with fire behavior. Produced by National Interagency Fire Center.
Fire Restriction Status
Fire Restrictions in the Lake Tahoe Basin Effective Saturday, July 12!
The Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit, US Forest Service will implement Fire Restrictions beginning Saturday, July 12,
2008. Campfires, including charcoal BBQs, are prohibited except in Developed Recreation Sites. The restrictions,
enforceable by a
Forest Order, limit campfires to only developed-fee recreation sites (campgrounds, camps and resorts),
restrict smoking, and establish other conditions to reduce the possibility of human-caused wildfires over an especially
dry summer season
Fire Restrictions in Surrounding Forests
The Eldorado National Forest, the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, and the Tahoe National Forest are currently under fire restrictions. Fire restrictions mean no campfires except in designated/developed campsites and no smoking. For more information, visit the forests listed above.
.Prescribed Fire Activity
The Prescribed Fire Activity page provides information on Current Prescribed Fire Operations around the Lake Tahoe Basin.
Fires and Emergencies
There are no fires or emergencies reported for the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit at this time.
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Lake Tahoe Basin Management
Unit Fire Weather Forecast (NOAA)
(Note: Information appears half way down the page!) - Northeast CA and Western NV Fire Weather Planning Forecast (NOAA)
For information on other incidents in California try these links:
Forest Service
Region 5
California
Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CDF)
Indices, Activity Levels and Burn Day Status
Please visit the Eldorado National Forest web site for information on Indices, Activity Levels and Burn Day Status.
Campground and Forest Road Information 2008
The Campground and Forest Road Information page provides information on campground openings and Forest road and gate openings and closures.
Current Weather Observations
Truckee Airport (National Weather Service)
South Lake Tahoe Airport (National Weather Service)
Current Weather Forecasts
Glenbrook, NV (National Weather Service)
Incline Village, NV (National Weather Service)
Reno, NV (National Weather Service)
Sacramento, CA (National Weather Service)
South Lake Tahoe, CA (National Weather Service)
Tahoe City (Dollar Point), CA (National Weather Service)
Tahoma, CA (National Weather Service)
Truckee, CA (National Weather Service)
River Flow Information
National Weather Service River Flow information for the:
- Carson River (Carson City, NV)
- East Fork of the Carson River (Gardnerville, NV)
- Susan River (Susanville, CA)
- Truckee River (Farad, CA)
- Truckee River (Reno, NV)
- Truckee River (Vista, NV)
- West Fork of the Carson River (Woodfords, CA)
California Department of Water Resources River Flow information for the:
- Truckee River from Lake Tahoe to Prosser Creek
- Truckee River: Little Truckee River to Reno
- Carson and Walker Rivers
State Highway Information
California
Nevada
The NV State Routes website requires you to click on the desired road. In the Lake Tahoe area you may be traveling on:
- IR80
- SR28
- SR206 (Kingsbury Grade)
- SR88
- SR431 (Mt. Rose Highway)
- US395
- US50
US Forest Service - Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU)
Last Modified: Monday, 08 September 2008 at 12:33:14 EDT