Western U.S. Faces Potentially Intense Wildfire Season Amid Early Snow Melt
• Record-low snowpacks and early snow melts are significantly increasing wildfire risk in the Western U.S.
• New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado, and Wyoming are expected to face above-average wildfire potential this month.
• Residents are urged to take proactive measures, including creating defensible space and having evacuation plans.
NIFC forecasts increased wildfire risk in West
The National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) has released a concerning forecast for the upcoming wildfire season across the Western United States, highlighting the increased risk due to record-low snowpacks and early snow melts.
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