November 6, 2025

Forest Service Cam offline since 6/24/21

Nov 6(Thurs)

Few Clouds, sun, winds dying after early morning

Bittinger 2NW Valley

precip .20

The Glades

Bittinger 4H

Top of Wisp

Canaan Heights/Davis 3SE

Climate Reference Network Canaan

Cabin Mt at Bald Knob

Cabin Mt-Western Sods

Bear Rocks-Dolly Sods

Canaan Valley Refuge

Dobbins High Bog Sods

Spruce Knob

Snowshoe

Mt.Davis

Flight 93

Elkins Airport

• Site Comparison

The Valley vs Cabin Mt

Bittinger 2NW Valley, Bittinger 4H, Mt.Davis

Canaan area temps

High Ground Comparison

Up High and Down Low

Up High, High Valley, Low Valley

The Valleys

Wv High Ground Cold Spots vs DCA

RTMA

Radar

void

Satellite

Flow

Current Surface Features and 500mb Height Anomalies and Flow

Ongoing Fire

UPDATE – 11/6 -3:30pm-Woodside Fire in the Vance Run/Big Mountain area of Pendleton County. Following from the Monongahela National Forest:WILDFIRE UPDATE:Quick FactsSize: Approximately 70-80 acres Location: South of Circleville, near the community of Big MountainContainment: 30% Cause: Under Investigation Resources: Approximately 70 personnel, 2 crews, 1 dozer, and 1 helicopter Start Date: November 5, 2025Status: This wildfire is being managed under unified command with the State of West Virginia and the USDA Forest Service, Monongahela National Forest. The fire is burning in an oak-hickory forest type, with very steep, mountainous terrain making ground access difficult. Safety of firefighters and the public are the top priorities. Planned Operations: Firefighters will continue to build and reinforce containment lines around the perimeter of the fire. Ground operations are supported by engines and hand crews. A Type-2 helicopter has been ordered and is scheduled to arrive later today.Public Safety: Smoke may be visible in Circleville, Big Mountain, Thornwood, and surrounding communities. Motorists are asked to be mindful as smoke can shift and may affect visibility while driving. Dry and windy conditions continue to create elevated fire danger across the area. Residents and visitors are strongly encouraged to avoid outdoor burning and to practice responsible fire safety at all times. Weather Forecast: Mostly cloudy today, with a high near 47. West, northwest winds around 10-15mph. Partly cloudy tonight, with a low of 29. southwest winds at 5 to 10 mph. Warmer tomorrow with a high of 58 degrees, and south-southwest winds at 10 to 20 mph. The low relative humidity and moderate winds mean the area remains in extreme fire danger.Closures: None at this time. Public are asked to stay out of the fire area for safety of themselves and firefighting resources.Air Operations: A Type-2 helicopter with water-dropping capabilities has been ordered and is scheduled to arrive later today. A reminder – flying drones over the fire is prohibited. Drones endanger our pilots and firefighters. If drones are detected near the fire, any air operations supporting the fire will stop.