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Is smoke and fires too bad in Sierra now?

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Sep 10, 2020 at 3:21 pm #3675577

Doug Coe
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@sierradoug
Locale: Bay Area, CA, USA

Doug—I went to the article and clicked on the link in it and saw that layer…without even logging in.

Sep 10, 2020 at 3:42 pm #3675579

Alex Wallace
BPL Member

@feetfirst
Locale: Sierra Nevada North

I’m pretty sure it’s open to all, for now. I logged out of my account and it still shows up under “+Stacked Base Layer.” Scroll to the bottom of the layers under “Live Satellites” and you should see “GOES Live.” Be sure to increase the layer’s transparency for it to show up.

Sep 10, 2020 at 7:08 pm #3675623

BlackHatGuy
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@sleeping
Locale: The Cascades

Thanks! I really need to get a CalTopo account.

Sep 11, 2020 at 4:18 pm #3675747

Paul Wagner
BPL Member

@balzaccom
Locale: Wine Country

This doesn’t show smoke but it is an excellent interactive map from the NY Times showing where the West is burning

nytimes.com/interactive/2020/us/fires-map-tracker.html

Sep 17, 2020 at 6:40 pm #3676613

Jane Baack
BPL Member

@janeb

For those planning a trip in the Sierra: Yosemite is closed as of 5p.m. today, Sept. 17, because of smoke and poor quality. King’s Canyon and Sequoia are also closed. Check websites to learn when these temporary closures may be lifted and better air quality returns.

Sep 17, 2020 at 6:53 pm #3676615

Jane Baack
BPL Member

@janeb

OOPS! That should be closure because of smoke and poor AIR quality. Yosemite has plenty of quality! but the air right now is bad enough to cause temporary closure. Hope this doesn’t ruin any plans for this weekend.

Sep 17, 2020 at 6:57 pm #3676616

BlackHatGuy
Spectator

@sleeping
Locale: The Cascades

I thought you meant poor quality of visitors… :-)

Sep 17, 2020 at 7:45 pm #3676621

Doug Coe
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@sierradoug
Locale: Bay Area, CA, USA

It doesn’t ruin my plans since I don’t have any. I’m timid and have given up on the Sierra for this year. I might try a trip or two down the coast sometime though.

Sep 18, 2020 at 12:39 am #3676638

Russ W
BPL Member

@gatome83
Locale: Southeastern US

I’m going to write up a good post trip for y’all. Presently winding down in Fresno after a 7 day solo Sierra adventure from Crescent Meadows (supposed to be 10). A bit more drama than I had hoped involving snow, heat, bears, planned off-trail, Delorme mini problems w/questionable return messaging, sliding rocks, smoke, closed trails, rattle snakes, a 22 mile exit hike for a 14 mile per day/58 year old dude, closed parks and roads, a total of 5 people seen the entire trip, a trapped rental car coated in ash…and all you can eat double-doubles once I survived the whole ordeal! A nice relaxing vacation! Give me a week or so and I’ll fill in the details!
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