Blog•Mar 2, 2026
Early Summer Predictive Wildfire Outlooks: Significant Wildfire Potential Remains, But What Does It Look Like Compared To Last Year?
Predictive Services unveiled new spring‑summer wildfire potential maps, highlighting that significant fire risk persists into early summer. March has already recorded above‑average temperatures and below‑average precipitation across the western United States, intensifying drought conditions. The outlook suggests an early‑season fire season that could outpace last year’s activity, potentially serving as a precursor to a larger summer blaze. Stakeholders are being warned to brace for heightened ignition chances as the dry spell continues.
