Friday Top of the Scroll: After winter storms, California can expect a late start to the wildfire season
A series of late-season winter storms has filled reservoirs, boosted snowpack and left forecasters anticipating a late start to California’s wildfire season. And while the odds are also tilting toward a milder than normal fire season overall, that outlook could change by July, said National Interagency Fire Center meteorologist Jonathan O’Brien. … For now, Predictive Services is forecasting below-normal large fire activity in Southern California in May and June, and normal activity in Northern California.
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