California ski resorts share tips on Annual Safety Day.
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Region 4 - using a centralized fire hire process for hiring permanent fire positions. Fire hire is a Forest Service process used to hire the majority of our permanent workforce in fire management. For more complete information please follow this link go.usa.gov/xtUx3

The High Sierra Ranger District has made the decision to pause Thursday's planned ignitions. Due to a change in forecast weather a weak to moderate East Wind (Mono Wind) event is predicted for Friday night - Saturday mid-day. This wind event is expected to impact the burn area.

Proposed Changes to Recreation Fees Identified by the Sierra National Forest – The Sierra National Forest is proposing to charge new fees at developed recreation sites. For more information in this proposal please follow the link...go.usa.gov/xt4u7

Sierra National Forest updates Closure Order for select recreation sites, roads, and trails. Forest Order 05-15-00-21-26 will be effective on Dec. 16, 2021 - Jan. 20, 2022. Supersedes Forest Order 05-15-00-21-23.
Many areas are now seasonally closed. go.usa.gov/xeFSa

Both ranger districts on the SNF are continuing with the Fall/Early Winter Prescribed Fire operations. Crews expect to start ignitions on the Jose Basin CCI FY21 Site Prep project 12/2/21 and on the Doublegate understory. ignitions will end on 12/4/21. See attached maps.

Sierra National Forest extends closure of some Rec-Sites, Roads, and Trails - with Forest Order 05-15-00-21-23 effective Nov. 18, 2021 - Dec.15, 2021. Superseding the previous Forest Order 05-15-00-21-22. For more information please go to our webpage: fs.usda.gov/sierra/

Fire Officials will take advantage of the weather system that will arrive today, with the first series of prescribed fires on the Bass Lake Ranger District.
With ignitions in 3 areas (maps), assisted by crews from the Angeles, San Bernardino, and Cleveland National Forests.

TERMINATION OF ORDER NO: 05-15-51-21-21
SIERRA NATIONAL FOREST
MERCED RIVER RECREATION SITE, ROAD & TRAIL CLOSURE
Effective immediately, Order No. 05-15-51-21-21, dated September 26, 2021, is terminated. go.usa.gov/xexGT

TERMINATION OF ORDER NO: 05-15-00-21-20
SIERRA NATIONAL FORESTFIRE RESTRICTIONS
Effective immediately, Order No. 05-15-00-21-20, dated September 22, 2021, is terminated.
Executed in Clovis, California, this 25 day of October 2021.

The National Weather Service (NWS) is forecasting heavy winter weather for the Sierra National Forest (SNF) Sun. Oct. 24, 2021 into Mon. Oct. 25, 2021. The weather system is expected to bring needed rainfall to the valley, and snow to the Southern Sierra. go.usa.gov/xMSKY

The Sierra National Forest will enhance the temporary fire restrictions that have been in place since June 24, 2021, effective on September 23, 2021, as a result of continued extremely high fire dangers on the SNF. View full Fire Restriction Order: go.usa.gov/xMNVH

Regional Order 21-07, effective August 31 - September 17, 2021; Answers to common questions regarding Forest Closure: go.usa.gov/xMgTf

USDA Forest Service Temporarily Closing All California National Forests for Public Safety - Regional Order Attached in the link
Public Inquiries:
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Regional Hotline: 707-562-9113
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Sierra National Forest issues Forest Order No. 05-15-51-21-18, Merced River Recreation Site, Road and Trail Closure - for full closure order go.usa.gov/xFJuf

The Sierra National Forest (SNF) would like to inform visitors who like to the Merced River at Hites Cove, not to swim, wade or allow their pets to enjoy the water. Due to Toxic Algal Mat for more information visit the Toxic Algal Mat FAQs web page go.usa.gov/x6hfa ..

BLUE FIRE UPDATE with Map:
Acres: Remains 400ac
Containment: 75%
Personnel: 175+
Structures Threatened: 2
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