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fires and Smith Rock

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Jason A · · WASHINGTON · Joined Sep 2019 · Points: 20

Looking at climbing in Smith Rocks Thurs thru Sat. Does anyone know if the fires have caused any restrictions or closures?

Tim Page · · Bend, OR · Joined Nov 2012 · Points: 10

There are no fires near Smith Right now that I know of. Depending on where you're coming from there could be road closures though. 

Jason A · · WASHINGTON · Joined Sep 2019 · Points: 20

thanks Tim!

Mark S Warren · · Bend, OR · Joined Mar 2019 · Points: 0

The smoke yesterday was bad.. enough that we bailed. The Smith Rock webcam is a good local resource. 

https://smithrock.com/webcam

Artem Vee · · Portland, OR · Joined Mar 2014 · Points: 708

Photo from that same day in the West Cave of the Monkey. Look at that gorgeous Oregon landscape!

Realistically, there is no way to predict if you will be smoked out. All depends on the location of the fires and the direction of the wind - both of which change quite rapidly.

Angella M · · Seattle · Joined Nov 2019 · Points: 0

My sister was there this morning and it was clear

Steve M · · Redmond, OR · Joined Jun 2018 · Points: 0

We’ve had easterly winds.  As soon as the prevailing west winds kick in we’ll be blanketed in smoke.  

Joseph Brody · · Campbell, CA · Joined Nov 2019 · Points: 59

I have a trip planned for Smith Rock in a week a little over a week.  I hope everting is good by then.

Joseph Brody · · Campbell, CA · Joined Nov 2019 · Points: 59

The air looks good at Smith Rock today

https://www.purpleair.com/map?opt=1/i/mAQI/a10/cC0#10.59/44.4188/-121.2019

Steve M · · Redmond, OR · Joined Jun 2018 · Points: 0

And here’s the smoke.  Let’s pray for some moisture next week for the western half of the state.  Enjoy your weekend fellas.

Artem Vee · · Portland, OR · Joined Mar 2014 · Points: 708

Wow! Look at the Marsupials. The wombat looks great. If you look closely enough you can even see the Monkey. Stellar condies

Artem Vee · · Portland, OR · Joined Mar 2014 · Points: 708

Joseph Brody · · Campbell, CA · Joined Nov 2019 · Points: 59
Artem Vee wrote:

What a difference a day makes.  Bend area was looking good the other day. 

fossil · · Terrebonne OR · Joined May 2015 · Points: 126

This was when it was nice today!

Donovan Allen · · Soft Lake City · Joined May 2012 · Points: 356

Any updates here?

C J · · Denver, CO · Joined Jun 2014 · Points: 617

https://smithrock.com/webcam

Looks pretty terrible.

J P · · Portland, OR · Joined Jan 2016 · Points: 465
Donovan Allen wrote:

Any updates here?

Based on offshore weather patterns, most of the state is not likely to improve much until this weekend. And that depends on how strong these upcoming fronts are.

Donovan Allen · · Soft Lake City · Joined May 2012 · Points: 356

Thanks for the info JP

Princess Puppy Lovr · · Rent-n, WA · Joined Jun 2018 · Points: 1,756
fossil wrote:

This was when it was nice today!

I can finally get on 5 gallon buckets without a crowd!!

Mark S Warren · · Bend, OR · Joined Mar 2019 · Points: 0
Princess Puppy Lovr wrote:

I can finally get on 5 gallon buckets without a crowd!!

Still improbable.

Artem Vee · · Portland, OR · Joined Mar 2014 · Points: 708

Just cleared up here in Smith!

Guideline #1: Don't be a jerk.

Pacific Northwest
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