WA-SES-162-YTC-Rye Grass

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#1

Kittitas County - Yakima Training Center -
T17N R20E S35 46 55.518, -120 17.610 .
Effective 06/16/2019 - 2030 . . 17N R20E Sec 35
500 acres per wildcad last update but in this wind, I’m sure it’s bigger.
ALOT of false “smoke in the area” calls at the local levels in Yakima County.

https://www.weather.gov/spot/php/forecast.php?snumunum=1910960.0&lat=46.855792729803824&lon=-120.17510071664347&z=10
Spot Weather Forecast as of 2019-06-16 8:55 PM PDT

DISCUSSION…A dry westerly flow will continue through the
first of the week providing warm dry windy conditions. Winds
will slightly decreases in the overnight period and then increase
mid morning through early night.
DETAILS AT THE LINK ABOVE.

#2

Morning Briefing - YTC Rye Grass. Yakima Training Center. ICT4. 1 mile W of Ellensburg, WA. Start 6/16. Full Suppression. Cause:
Unknown. 500 acres. 50% containment. 100% dozer lined. Grass. Minimal Fire Behavior.

With that weather report, we shall see if it holds. BTW, I’m still learning how to use the site :slight_smile:

https://gacc.nifc.gov/nwcc/content/products/intelligence/MORNINGBRIEF.pdf?2019-06-17%2011:20:20

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#3

Name Change - WIPPEL CREEK - now 760 acres last Wildcad update