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Fire Weather in Central Calaveras Fire and Rescue Protection District |
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Weather plays a crucial factor in the prevention and suppression of wild land fires. A combination of factors including temperature, humidity, wind, and fuel moisture, and other aspects can combine to create conditions that can turn a small spark into a major conflagration. The links below are sites that gather the necessary data to predict fire behavior at any given time |
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This site gathers weather information at the Esperanza C.D.F. Fire Station, located at the intersection of Sheep Ranch Road, Mountain Ranch Road, and Railroad Flat Road. |
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This link takes you to the National Weather Service web site for the Sacramento area. |
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The U.S. Forest Service maintains this site. |
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This site will outline any dangerous weather conditions in the United States. |
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This is a very helpful glossary of terms pertaining with Fire Weather |
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