WTF is with this bleeping weather?

[arch stanton]

Today reached 108 with a whopping 7% humidity. It's usually much muggier here on the Gulf. The low humidity alarm in my sim bay goes off severeal times a day. The environmental units just can't keep up.

[Homebrewer]

Pushing triple digits around here the last few days...pretty early for these parts too..

Did some hiking up in "The Park" last week before the post Memorial Day crowds invaded Yosemite. (see random pics)

Glad I did it then, because it's been mid to upper 90's up there this week.

LOTS of water going over all the falls this year.

[nando714]

Finally. Reaching 85 today. Love it.

[Amazing Larry]

On 5/18/2016 at 11:56 AM, Angel Dog and Beer said:

"This year's fire season is exceptionally dangerous because of the lack of rain we received in Southern California"

"This year's fire season is extremely dangerous because of the normal rainfall we've received here in the southland"

"This year's fire season is extraordinarily dangerous because of the high amount of rain we've received here in LA"

 

Like clockwork.

http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-california-fires-drought-20160607-snap-story.html

[Homebrewer]

Speaking of fire season...It's been HOT here for the last 10 days...

and here we go.

12:50pm - All roads leading to the fire area are CLOSED at this time. This includes: Wild Dove Rd at Jerseydale Rd, Round Tree Sadle Rd, Jerseydale Helipad & several Forest Service Roads.

(Notice dead trees in the foreground) There are millions of drought weakened and bark-beetle infested trees in these Mtns.

Ever burn a dried out Christmas tree? 

[Gavin]

2 hours ago, Homebrewer said:

Speaking of fire season...It's been HOT here for the last 10 days...

and here we go.

12:50pm - All roads leading to the fire area are CLOSED at this time. This includes: Wild Dove Rd at Jerseydale Rd, Round Tree Sadle Rd, Jerseydale Helipad & several Forest Service Roads.

(Notice dead trees in the foreground) There are millions of drought weakened and bark-beetle infested trees in these Mtns.

Ever burn a dried out Christmas tree? 

How prevalent are the dead trees from bark beetles? I've heard that they are becoming an epidemic and it's extremely difficult to eradicate them. 

[Homebrewer]

Very prevalent and very dangerous.  It's not really the beetles that are the problem tho..they are always in the eco-system. The problem has been the prolonged drought that weakened the trees enough that the beetles could get in and kill the trees. A healthy tree can withstand the beetles, but a weak tree can't.

The real problem is getting to millions of trees, cutting them down, and then finding something to do with all that wood, much of which is useless for lumber. It's a major problem up here, that's getting lots of attention and discussion. 

[Homebrewer]

 

 

3:39 P.M. Update: Incident Overview

Dove incident began June 7th, at approximately 12:24 pm on the Sierra National Forest.

All available resources were sent to this incident. This includes; 12 engines, water tender, 2, type one hotshot Crews, 2 air tankers, 2 helicopters, SNF Air attack and 3 dozers.

More resources have been called to assist the SNF. The fire is located in the Jersey Dale area and is active, growing to 20-30 acres in size. More information will be available tonight. 

Basic Information

Current as of	6/7/2016, 2:45:31 PM
Incident Type	Wildfire
Date of Origin	Tuesday June 07th, 2016 approx. 12:30 AM
Location	Jersey Dale
Incident Commander	Sierra National Forest

Current Situation

Total Personnel	100
Size	30 Acres
Fuels Involved	Fire is burning in heavy dead and down and is now getting into timber.

[Amazing Larry]

I "liked" that post but I don't like the fact that there is a fire near you. I just like the updates. Where are you getting those from? Cal Fire?

[Homebrewer]

1 minute ago, Lawrence said:

I "liked" that post but I don't like the fact that there is a fire near you. I just like the updates. Where are you getting those from? Cal Fire?

From the locals, the scanner, and a twitter feed here:

http://goldrushcam.com/sierrasuntimes/index.php/news/local-news/6992-mariposa-county-vegetation-fire-dove-fire

 

[Tank]

One year on New Year's Eve a buddy and I took some Christmas trees that were put outside for trash pickup and laid them across the street, then ignited them. Scared the crap out of us. They went up as fast as flash paper.

[gotbeer]

44 minutes ago, Tank said:

One year on New Year's Eve a buddy and I took some Christmas trees that were put outside for trash pickup and laid them across the street, then ignited them. Scared the crap out of us. They went up as fast as flash paper.

 

I knew it.  Pyro's become teachers.

[Tank]

2 hours ago, gotbeer said:

 

I knew it.  Pyro's become teachers.

burn baby burn, disco inferno.

#feelmyburn

[Homebrewer]

June 8, 2016 - Updated at 11:00 A.M.
Incident Overview

The Dove Fire began June 7th, at 12:30 in the area of Jerseydale work center. Initial attack of the fire was successful, as fire fighters were able to put a perimeter around both side of the fire by 5pm. They were able to stop the forward progression of the fire by 8pm and it was pronounced contained at that time. All 100 personnel remain on scene and will work for the next few days, June 8th and 9th crews will be involved in heavy mop up and putting out hot spots.

The fire stands at 50 acres and is 100% contained.

 

[Mark68]

First 90+ due tomorrow in Denver, to be followed by two more Friday & Saturday. Average first 90 degree day is June 9. Been humid around here the last few days and there were some big storms, especially Monday.

[Redondo]

Already hit 120 last Saturday. This week it's been between 110-116. 110 and under isn't so bad, but over 115 days and we all feel it here. I'm outside most of the day and we work 5-1 or 6-2.

[Taylor]

Those of you who live in Orange County should be banned from complaining about the weather.

[Homebrewer]

We're getting a nice break from the heat. Low 80's from here to the end of the forecast period..

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH.............

[Tank]

Arrived in Houston tonight. It was about 80 degrees when we landed but the humidity made it feel like 91. 

Thats going to be my story for the next nine days.

[nate]

We had back to back 90+ (exactly 90 in fact) degree days for the first time since 2013.  Blech

[gotbeer]

Today was cold, and had some kind of mist that wasn't really rain and wasn't really fog.  It's supposed to be summer dammit.

[Jay]

June Gloom in full effect...

 

[Tank]

It's raining here in Houston/Galveston.

[Redondo]

Got some high temps coming up. 

[gotbeer]

At those temps @Redondo  You might as well just get the fry pan out, and cook on the asphault for the next few days.