North Umpqua River shared RogueWeather.Com's post.
THUNDERSTORM THREAT WEST OF CASCADES DIMINISHED FOR TODAY AND TONIGHT And, the first big reason for that is the smoke we are dealing with. It is literally cutting off the ability for storms to form. They have formed east of the Cascades and will continue to through tonight. But, with the situation as it is, the Fire Weather Watch that had been up for the Siskiyous, Jackson County, and Western Siskiyou County has been dropped. We have just the slightest of chances to see an isolated storm pop up through about 11 tonight. Best odds of that would be in Western Siskiyou County especially over the marble Mountains, and also for the Siskiyou Mountains in Jackson County.
North Umpqua River shared Douglas County Government's post.
***UPDATE*** SEARCH AND RESCUE MISSION AT TOKETEE FALLS News Release from Douglas Co. Sheriff's Office Posted on August 15th, 2018 at 10:10 AM The search for 23 year-old Brian Lewinstein of Berkeley, California is continuing today. Lewinstein is presumed dead after falling from a cliff above Toketee Falls on Sunday. Search and Rescue personnel have been searching the area ever since. It is believed that Lewinstein fell into the top pool of the falls. "There are several factors at play that make this search problematic, such as the steepness of the terrain, the length of the fall and the fact that Mr. Lewinstein possibly landed in the first pool beneath the falls. If he landed in the falls there is a possibility he was washed down to the second pool or even into the North Umpqua River," said Wayne Stinson Emergency Management Coordinator. Divers are unable to search the pools due to dangerous water conditions. The search is expected to ramp down after today as searchers are comfortable they have searched all possible ground beneath the falls. "A deputy will continue to check the bodies of water where Mr. Lewinstein may be located. We are working closely with the Lewinstein family and will keep them aprised of our progress. Our hearts go out to them, said Sgt. Brad O'Dell. #DCSO; #DCSearchandRescue
North Umpqua River shared RogueWeather.Com's post.
The Red Flag Warning that goes into effect at 11 pm tonight has been upgraded to include Eastern Douglas County and the Cascades. This will be on a line from Glide east and to include all of Oregon Fire Zone 617. This also includes the Umpqua Divide from Southern Douglas County east and north to the Cascades. The Cascades of Jackson County and Klamath County are now also included as the thunderstorm coverage area is expected to expand tonight. A Fire Weather Watch continues for the Siskiyous, Jackson County, and Western Siskiyou County from late tonight through late Wednesday night.
North Umpqua River shared U.S. Forest Service - Umpqua National Forest's post.
Would you like to help the Umpqua National Forest complete some needed trail maintenance on the North Umpqua Trail? This Saturday, August 18th, we are working to clear cobble rock from the Marsters Segment. Volunteers should meet at Glide Ranger Station at 7:30 AM for carpooling to Marsters Trailhead located on Forest Road 4770 (Twin Lakes Rd). We will be working until early afternoon. Lunch, drinks, transportation, gloves and tools will be provided, but volunteers need to bring water and any personal items (eg sunscreen, hat). Volunteers need to wear sturdy shoes (hiking boots) and long pants. Volunteers must register/RSVP by Thursday the 16th for the August 18th trip to ensure there are enough lunches and seats available for transportation. Please register at the following website: signup.com/go/DNcsXZW On Saturday August 25th, we will be working on the Dread and Terror Segment performing tread work and light brushing. Volunteers should meet at Glide Ranger Station at 7:30 AM for carpooling to the Dread And Terror Connect Trailhead off of Forest Road 3401-711. We will be working until early afternoon. Lunch, drinks, transportation, gloves and tools will be provided, but volunteers need to bring water and any personal items (eg sunscreen, hat). Volunteers need to wear sturdy shoes (hiking boots) and long pants. Volunteers must register/RSVP by Thursday the 23rd for the August 25th trip to ensure there are enough lunches and seats available for transportation. Please register at the following website: signup.com/go/DNcsXZW
North Umpqua River shared Lemolo Lake / Crater Lake North KOA's post.
This just in from the forest service...As of Thursday, 8/16 @ 12 am a new (PUR) Public Use Restriction will be put in place and campfires will no longer be allowed anywhere, including your resort. So no portable charcoal bar-b-q's either. You can have propane grills. Smores are still good over a propane grill because we are Camping. #keepnitsafe #umpquanationalforest