The Western U.S. has seen a slower start to the fire season, but California can still expect “above normal” potential for large wildfires this summer.
in the Sierra foothills will lead to above-normal fire potential in many lower-elevation valleys.
Northern California received well-above-average rain this year, and snowpack readings reached more than 160% of average seasonal peak, according to the report. Quiet fire activity is expected at elevations above 6,500 feet through July.But by June, the mountains and forests around the Bay Area as well as the Sacramento Valley and nearby foothills are projected to have above-normal fire potential.
The report also noted that there is a large number of dead and downed trees and plants in the northern Sacramento Valley because of a heavy snowstorm in February that caused extensive damage. That will increase the potential of significant wildfires. Southern California should be near or only slightly above normal fire potential this summer, which should be “significantly cooler” than 2018, according to the report. Offshore wind events should continue at a slightly below-normal rate for the remainder of the spring.
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