Current and forecast weather continues to be a major factor for fire managers as they plan operations on the Ridge and Three Lakes fires. Crews and an incident meteorologist are collecting localized data to track and predict wind speed and direction, high and low temperatures, and maximum and minimum humidity at multiple times throughout the day and night. This information enables fire managers to strategize what actions to take, where and when, ensuring they are staying ahead of and influencing the direction and intensity of the fire’s movement.
During the management of these fires...