Smoke starting to creep into Lake Tahoe basin
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/23/2015 - 8:22pm
Firefighters on the Washington Fire lines south of Markleeville enjoyed lighter winds as they fought the flames on Tuesday, but the winds were just strong enough to push some smoke into the Lake Tahoe basin.
Temperatures near Markleeville were 81-85 degrees with winds in the fire area moving up slope/up valley at 5 mph to 10 mph. Ridge top winds were light in the morning.
Calm winds are expected for the rest of the week with temperatures in the 90s.
There is a slight chance for thunderstorms and showers through Monday, June 29.
As of 7 p.m. Tuesday, the fire has burned 16,543 acres.
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