US Forest Service — Nez Perce - Clearwater National Forests
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Snowden Fire was started by lightning on June 7th, 2023, and is a little over half a mile northeast of Washington Creek Campground. It is approximately 100 acres, burning in mostly ponderosa pine and mixed conifer along Beaver Creek Road (NFSR #247).
Primarily in ponderosa pine and mixed conifer
Brushing and grading Beaver Creek Road (NFSR #247) and Shanghai Road (NFSR #250) from Canyon Work Center to Kelly Work Center.
12 hours: Inversion setup will calm winds and keep dense smoke in place. Increased moisture over the past couple of days will continue to produce good relative humidity recoveries overnight.
24 hours: Dense smoke will likely continue into the morning, keeping temperatures cool. Some clearing