Here’s a summary of the fire potential by month – maps and additional information can be found in a PDF file available at the “More Information” link below.
June
- Above Normal – Much of California, southern Arizona, southwestern New Mexico, and central and southwestern interior Alaska will have above normal fire potential. Portions of Northern California, Oregon and Nevada will increase to above normal fire potential as well.
- Below Normal – Below normal fire potential will continue for much of the eastern half of the United States, with the notable exception of the Great Lakes, Northeast and south Atlantic states.
- Above Normal – Above normal fire potential will continue over most of California, Nevada and Oregon. Portions of Washington and Idaho will also experience above normal fire potential. Above normal fire potential will reduce to near normal conditions in Alaska and the Southwest. Fire potential will become above normal in the eastern Great Lakes states.
- Below Normal – Below normal fire potential will develop over northern Idaho, Montana and portions of Wyoming and Colorado. Portions of Texas and the southeast will also continue to see below normal fire potential.
- Above Normal – Above normal fire potential will remain over most of California, Nevada and Oregon. Portions of Washington and Idaho will also continue with above normal fire potential. Fire potential will expand to cover most of the Northeast.
- Below Normal – Below normal fire potential over the northern Rocky Mountains will return to normal, while portions of the south central U.S. remain lower.
