This has been a really benign wildfire season thus far this 12 months, with far fewer than regular wildfires over the western U.S., with significantly lower than regular space burnt (see figures under).
Variety of wildfires by 12 months: WA DNR space
The world burned by 12 months: WA DNR Space
The world burned by 12 months, California.
However we can’t turn out to be complacent! Traditionally, probably the most threatening wildfire season within the Northwest is the top of August and early September because the environment begins to chill.
However why? What’s so threatening in regards to the cool late summer season/early autumn durations? All is revealed within the podcast.
And I additionally present the forecast for the following week. Very nice within the west, however a bit toasty within the east.
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