Wildfire in Owens Valley, California

Wildfire March 30, 2025 – March 31, 2025 · Owens Valley, California

What the National Weather Service wrote

The Silver Fire began near Highway 6 and Silver Canyon Rd near Laws. The fire jumped Highway 6, causing it to be closed for several hours, and eventually reached its final size of 1,611 acres on April 2nd. No fatalities, injuries, or damaged structures were reported.

The wider storm

Strong low and mid level jets ahead of a deep low over the Pacific Northwest brought downslope winds to the Owens Valley. These winds helped spread the Silver Fire, which lasted into April.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1248772. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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