Today s weather will become mostly cloudy, but no showers are expected. 10-15 with gusts up to 20 mph. The overnight temperatures should be slightly warmer at 32-40 degrees. Little change is expected in the overall fire behavior today. The large heavy fuels will continue to burn with little spread through surrounding lighter fuels.
Short range spotting is still possible with torching.
The upper ridge above Cobalt Guard Station and the areas between Blackbird Creek and Musgrove Creek will be patrolled, as will the Cabin Creek drainage area. Mop-up will continue along the wilderness boundary and in the Hoodoo Cr., Blackeagle Cr. and Cabin Cr. areas. Crews will be working with excavator and dozer assistance at California Bar and Blackbird Mountain. The dozerline on road 061 and Pine Creek Ridge to the Girl Scout Camp will continue as will work on the dozerline at Rooker Basin. Backhoe work on the riparian rehab area at Blackbird Creek mine will also continue today.