WILLIAMS — Don’t forget that you have to register by the 8th for the free craft project for Kids at Old Trails True Value hardware store.
Daily Archives: April 7, 2015
How to tell when it is spring in Williams
WILLIAMS — You may wonder how we in Williams determine when spring arrives. Is the flowers blossoming in the Kaibab? Perhaps the leaves appearing on the Aspens. Or when the eyes of those with hay fever start to turn red.
Actually we usually realize it is spring when the classic cars begin their trek down the longest existing stretch of route 66 through Arizona. Today we got a visit from a ’57 Chevy from California.
Seems it is still a “right-of-passage” to travel route 66 through Williams and Flagstaff.
Utility work scheduled on SR 89A at Sixth Street in Cottonwood
COTTONWOOD — Utility work is scheduled on State Route 89A in Cottonwood at Sixth Street tomorrow, Wednesday, April 8 between 7 p.m. and 10 p.m.
Northbound SR 89A at Sixth Street (milepost 352) will be narrowed to one lane to provide a safe work zone for utility crews. Minimal delays expected during work hours.
Fire managers issue moderate fire danger rating today
WILLIAMS — Effective immediately, fire managers are raising the fire danger rating to “moderate” across the Williams Ranger District, Tusayan Ranger District and the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park.
The fire danger rating on the North Kaibab Ranger District and the North Zone of the Grand Canyon National Park remain low, but North Zone fire managers are continuously monitoring conditions on the Kaibab Plateau and will increase fire danger levels to moderate when appropriate.
Forest visitors are reminded to use extreme caution when camping as warming temperatures, lack of precipitation, lowering humidity levels and high winds are ideal conditions for wildfires to spark up. Visitors are also reminded to check with local district ranger offices and ask if any fire restrictions are in effect, as this can quickly change.
Fire managers use the National Fire Danger Rating System (NFDRS) to assist in determining Preparedness Levels and when Campfire and Smoking restrictions may be implemented. Using this tool helps Fire Managers to identify critical times when fires can become difficult to control.
For more information on fire activity updates, please call or visit: Fire Information Line: 928-635-8311