In case any of you might not be aware of it, we happen to be 29 inches of precip behind last year - 10 inches vs. 39 inches. Checking out the SNOTEL website, you can see that since 1981 (the start of their data), this is least amount of moisture on recent record. Yes, last year we had a record amount of precipitation and now this year it looks like we're headed towards the opposite record - crazy.
Now, take that knowledge and go to the inciweb.com website and you can see the Ely area has had 6 wildfires in the nearby mountains. The most recent being the Range Fire just on the edge of town.
If you're headed this way for scouting purposes, just prepare accordingly as it is hotter and drier than ever. Checking the 10-day forecast does not show any relief on the way.
Now, take that knowledge and go to the inciweb.com website and you can see the Ely area has had 6 wildfires in the nearby mountains. The most recent being the Range Fire just on the edge of town.
If you're headed this way for scouting purposes, just prepare accordingly as it is hotter and drier than ever. Checking the 10-day forecast does not show any relief on the way.
