JACKSON, Wyo. — At long last, cold temperatures and precipitation are expected to put an end to wildfire season in western Wyoming. Bridger-Teton National Forest (BTNF) issued a Pack Trail Fire update on Thursday, Oct. 31, stating that “the weather forecast is predicted to bring fire-season ending conditions.”
The Pack Trail Fire is estimated to be 89,930 acres in size, a number that has held relatively steady for the past two weeks after periods of rapid growth. BTNF reports that the fire is 84% contained, with 234 personnel still at work. They’re using four engines, one helicopter, three ambulances and five heavy equipment.
BTNF shared that crews are focusing on both suppression repair activities and cold trailing. On the southwestern border of the fire, firefighters continue to monitor the spread.
“Additional snowfall along with persistent cold temperatures continue to aid fire suppression efforts,” BTNF’s update reads. “Another cold front is predicted to bring additional light snow accumulation to the area. Weather patterns will be seasonal with intermittent precipitation and cool temperatures.”
All residential evacuation areas within the Pack Trail Fire have been lifted. A forest closure remains in place until Nov. 15, or until rescinded. BTNF expects to provide another update on Monday, Nov. 4. Until then, see the fire’s page on InciWeb for more information.
