Dear Big Sur MAAC Community and Members:

Attached please find the agenda packet for the BSMAAC meeting scheduled for nextFriday, November 6, 2020 at 10:00 a.m.

The meeting will be conducted virtually and will begin with members providing reflections upon Senator Bill Monning’s service to our community.

You many access the meeting online using the following link: https://montereycty.zoom.us/j/97640519279

Or Telephone: +1 669 900 6833  

Webinar ID: 976 4051 9279

If you have any questions or need further information, please feel free to contact met atandersony@co.monterey.ca.us. 

BSMAAC Members, please use the personalized log-in information you received to access the meeting.

Sincerely,

Yuri 

Yuri C. Anderson | Chief of Staff

I am hoping to watch a storm through these windows next weekend. From NOAA:

A significant pattern change is forecast to develop near the end of next week as a cold system drops south from the Gulf of Alaska. Temperatures will cool significantly starting Friday as a much cooler airmass sweeps across our area from the north. That part of the forecast is relatively high confidence. However, forecast confidence is low regarding precipitation potential, which will depend to a large extent on the trajectory of the system as it moves south. The ECMWF digs the system south just offshore, maintaining over-water trajectory, and brings widespread precipitation to our area from late Friday through Saturday morning. The GFS, on the other hand, forecasts a more inland trajectory and only grazes the northern end of our area with precipitation. The Canadian is similar to the drier GFS. The NBM keeps POPs mostly below 15%, which seems too low given that the ECMWF has shown a wet solution for two consecutive runs. Also, several ECMWF ensemble members are wet starting Friday evening. So, have boosted POPs above the NBM late in the extended forecastperiod.

We all remember the horrible burn over that critically injured Casey Allen. There have been other money raising efforts, but this one is a specific gofundme for him started by his fiancé so that they can stay close to the hospital for his treatment.

https://www.gofundme.com/f/26fojbl76o

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Neither fire has grown in size for several days, and the containment on Coleman continues to grow while Dolan’s containment remains stagnant, so there is no need for any further posts on these two, unless there is a change.

Copperhead Canyon is down between Lockwood and Bradley, on the southern most part of MoCo. A new wildfire broke out there this afternoon. Copperhead Canyon is 7 miles from Lockwood and 12 miles from Bradley. Here is what WildCAD published:

10/26/2020 12:55

LPF-3241

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In honor of Deetjen’s Big Sur Inn who is hoping to have good news for us and offer ways for us to support it by year’s end.

PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROJECT CONTINUES ON STATE ROUTE 1

FROM BIG SUR TO CARMEL

MONTEREY COUNTY – A Caltrans pavement rehabilitation construction project along State Route 1 from the Torre Canyon Bridge in Big Sur to just south of Carpenter Street in Carmel will continue next week.

With most of the paving work complete, and with temporary striping and the center line rumble strip now installed, the next phase of this project will focus on permanent striping of the highway. It will also focus on installation of shoulder backing to conform the level of the newly paved road to existing shoulders, roads, and driveways.

Overnight roadwork will focus on placement of the permanent striping. Crews will move through various locations along the roadway and anticipate striping up to seven miles each night.

Every effort is being made so that, weather permitting, application of the permanent striping can take place along the entire length of the project over the course of one week.

This overnight work will take place from Sunday, Oct. 25, through Friday, Oct. 30.Overnight roadwork hours will be Sunday from 9 pm to 6 am, and Monday through Thursday from 7 pm to 6 am.

Because of the distances involved in the work zone, motorists overnight will encounter one-way traffic control and can expect delays of 20 to 25 minutes. 

Daytime work next week will focus on application of shoulder backing to conform the level of the newly paved road with existing roads and driveways.

Daytime roadwork hours will be Monday through Thursday, from 8 am to 3 pm, and Friday, from 8 am to 1 p.m.

Again, because of the longer range of the work area, motorists can expect daytime delays of 15 to 20 minutes, with occasional delays of up to 30 minutes.

Guardrail and permanent signage installation will also take place during daytime hours.

Electronic message signs will be activated to inform the public about this roadwork. This roadwork is necessary for the safety of travelers and to protect adjacent properties. The contractor for this $24 million project is Granite Rock Company of San Jose, CA. It is scheduled to be completed by next summer.

Below: Installation of Shoulder Backing Along Highway 1

DOLAN and COLEMAN FIRES
Friday, October 23, 2020 9:00 AM
Los Padres National Forest
DOLAN INCIDENT STATISTICS Start date: August 18, 2020
Size: Approximately 124,924 acres Percent Contained: 98%
Cause: Under Investigation Resources Assigned: 208 personnel
• Engines: 2
• Handcrews: 3
• Helicopters: 1
• Dozers: 3
• Excavators 6
COLEMAN INCIDENT STATISTICS Start date: October 18, 2020
Size: Approximately 574 acres Percent Contained: 20%
Cause: Under Investigation Resources Assigned: 185 personnel
• Engines: 6
• Handcrews: 7
• Helicopters: 5
• Dozers: 4
• Water Tenders 2
EVACUATIONS:
There are no mandatory evacuations in effect for any portions of the Dolan or Coleman Fires.
CLOSURES:
• The Monterey Ranger District of the Los Padres NF remains closed under Closure Order Forest Order Number 05-07-51-20-22.
• Nacimiento-Ferguson RD is closed to all traffic (public and residential) from Highway 1 to the Fort Hunter Liggett base boundary line (16 miles inland).
SAFETY:
A Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) is in place above the Coleman and Dolan fire area.
Wildfires are a No Drone Zone. Visit Know Before You Fly: http://knowbeforeyoufly.org.
TODAY:
Coleman Fire
Handcrews will continue to go direct with handline in order to increase containment on the fire. Helicopters remain committed to the fire and will conduct water bucket drops as needed. The remaining perimeter of the fire will be assessed to see where additional dozer work and handline can be safely completed to increase containment.
Dolan Fire
The last of the suppression repair work along Highway 1 is expected to be complete today. Two excavators continue to repair line around Cone Peak while another two conduct suppression work repair in the area of Arroyo Secco.
YESTERDAY:
Coleman Fire
Light winds made for little fire growth yesterday. Handcrews continued to build handline resulting in an increase in the fires containment.
Dolan Fire
Repair work around the Merrel Ranch was completed yesterday. Work around the Cone Peak area was slow due to steep terrain.
WEATHER:
Temperatures will remain in the 70s to low 80s over most of the fire area. Light winds will shift from the southeast to southwest, with gusts only reaching 10 mph. Humidites continue to increase, resulting in very light fire behavior.
SUMMARY:
The Coleman fire started at approximately 1200 pm on October 18, 2020, and is estimated at 574 acres with 20% containment.
The Dolan Fire started on August 18, 2020 on the Monterey Ranger District of the Los Padres National Forest. The fire has grown to 124,924 acres and is 98% contained. The Monterey Ranger District remains under a Closure Order for visitor and firefighter safety. The Nacimiento- Fergusson Road remains closed.
Inciweb: inciweb.nwcg.gov, search “Dolan”
Twitter: @LosPadresNF/ Facebook: @lospadresnationalforest Fire Information: 831-244-3762 (8 am to 6 pm daily) Email: 2020.dolan@firenet.gov