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Current Conditions

Ongoing Fires and Emergencies

Currently there are no ongoing fires or emergencies on the Forest, however when incidents occur, this is the location where we will provide up to date information.

Fire Restrictions were teminated on the Mendocino National Forest October 4, 08.

Please check the Incident Information System (InciWeb) for information about any current wildfires in the Pacific Southwest Region.

To report an emergency, please dial 911.

January 14, 2009 - The water system at Fouts Springs has been shut off for repairs and no water will be available at the site. Forest visitors in this area will need to bring water with them for both potable use, including drinking, as well as for any other needs. In addition to the Fouts Springs site, this shut-off will affect the Davis Flats Staging Area.

Local Weather

There are nearly 1,500 interagency Remote Automated Weather Stations (RAWS) strategically located throughout the United States - mostly in the Western states. Weather data from these stations is utilized to assist land management agencies with a variety of projects - monitoring air quality, rating fire danger, and providing information for research applications.

To provide the current weather conditions on the Mendocino National Forest, the data from these weather stations is available via the links ( [Symbol]: Denotes links to RAWS Station Data. ) on the graphical map or from the following list:

Alder Springs - 4554 ft / 1388 m
Eagle Peak - 3714 ft / 1132 m
Eel River - 1499 ft / 457 m
High Glade - 4839 ft / 1475 m
Mendocino Pass - 5420 ft / 1652 m
Soda Creek - 1726 ft / 526 m
Stonyford - 1168 ft / 356 m
Stony Gorge Reservoir - 801 ft / 244 m
Thomes Creek - 1099 ft / 335 m
Dispatch Weather Station in Willows - 140 ft / 42 m

NOTE - Due to the remoteness of the locations and their dependency on solar panels and batteries for power, there may be periods of time when data from a particular station may be unavailable.

Forest Road Conditions

As you travel through the forest, be prepared for icy, snowy conditions. Four-wheel drive vehicles and chains are strongly recommended. Forest Highway 7 (County Road 307) will be closed when it is deemed unsafe for travel. Please use caution. Carry emergency equipment in your vehicle. The public can call the Glenn County Public Works Department at 530-945-5448 for county road conditions in Glenn County, or the Highway Patrol at 707-463-4722 for local road conditions for Lake and South Mendocino counties.

Recreation Updates

General recreational information about the Mendocino National Forest, updated weekly or when there is new or changed information. Updated - January 9^th

Forest Activity Levels

Project Activity Levels are a forecast of fire weather conditions and, at certain levels, restrict activities otherwise permitted on the Forest.

Closures and Restrictions

The Forest Supervisor may issue Special Orders/Closures that will restrict or close the use of certain areas if the need arises. Such orders will be posted so that visitors to the National Forest can reasonably be expected to be familiar with them. Copies of the orders will also be available in the offices of Forest Supervisors and District Rangers.

Wildland Fire Status

Fire Restrictions on the Mendocino National Forest were lifted September 29, 2007.

The National Interagency Fire Center Wildland Fire Update is published daily during fire season and provides current information on the national wildland fire situation and more. The Incident Information System (InciWeb) displays any ongoing incident in the Pacific Southwest Region.

Additional information on fire conditions can be found on the Pacific Southwest Region Fire & Aviation web site.

Snow Reports

On the first of February, March, April, and May each year, snow depth and moisture content is measured at Anthony Peak. The Plaskett Meadows snow depth and moisture content is only measured on the first of April. The snow reports for previous years are available along with the current year's totals.

(Page Modified 1/12/09 )

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