By Tahoe National Forest staff

Across the Tahoe National Forest, spotty rain occurred last weekend/early Monday with a slight short-term decrease in fire danger. This weekend, however, hotter temperatures, lower humidity and gusty northeast winds are predicted. This will bring us back into very high fire danger. North/northeast winds are frequently associated with severe fire conditions and serious wildfires and often extend through the month of October. We are not out of fire season and need everyone to be especially careful with fire.

Deer hunting season begins Sept. 26. All hunters and others who are camping/recreating in the forest need to remember that fire restrictions are still in effect which means that campfires can only be in designated campgrounds. Small, portable propane/liquid fuel stoves can be used in the back-country with a campfire permit. For those camped in campgrounds – please be sure to completely put out your campfire – even before you go to bed at night. Embers from a campfire can escape and start a wildfire while you sleep. Please be fire safe.