Major heatwave promises significant uptick in fire activity

Fire Safe Council of Siskiyou County 1 Minute

Dr. Daniel Swain

@Weather_West

Meanwhile, in shorter term, there is much higher confidence in a major heatwave across the Pacific Northwest interior and Great Basin (extending into interior NorCal) next week (Jun ~8-10). A significant uptick in fire activity is possible during this period. #CAwx #ORwx #WAwx

Map depicting a widespread region of much hotter than average temperatures (using ECMWF ensemble prediction) for early next week. The entire Pacific NW and northern California, as well as points east into Idaho and Great Basin, are affected.

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