Increased Wildfire Danger over the Western U.S. from Wet and Cold Conditions

A cool, wet winter has created an increased wildfire threat by producing a bountiful volume of flammable grasses. 

The Great Wildfire Mystery and The Latest (Dry) Forecast

Wildfire acreage has been low even though the summer has been warm and dry for most of the region.

Another dangerous fire season is looming in the Western U.S., and the drought-stricken region is headed for a water crisis

Just about every indicator of drought is flashing red across the western U.S. after a dry winter and warm early spring. The snowpack is at less than half of normal…