Fire season pauses for heavy rain in California

Wet storm in southwest

The fire season which has only slowed down, not ended, in southern California will definitely be paused for the next week or so. About five to six inches of rain will be arriving in some areas of southern California Thursday through Saturday according to the Predictive Services Unit in southern California. Most of the rest of the state as well as much of Arizona will also see very heavy rain. Can we call this a “season ending event” for California?

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INTERAGENCY FIRE WEATHER CENTER – PREDICTIVE SERVICES UNIT
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2014
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GEOGRAPHICAL AREA COORDINATION CENTER

Two storms will bring rain to the region. The first storm, the weaker of the two will bring 1-2 inches of rain to the central coast with lesser amounts elsewhere today and tonight. A strong storm Friday will produce over 4 inches of rain and a few thunderstorms on south-facing slopes of Southern CA. Strong southwest winds will occur Friday. Elevations above 6,000 feet will see periods of heavy snow Friday and Saturday. The storm will depart Sunday afternoon with drier and warmer weather returning by Monday.

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Author: Bill Gabbert

After working full time in wildland fire for 33 years, he continues to learn, and strives to be a Student of Fire.

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  1. It was only a short pause. 03/08/2014…. CA-CNF Gun Fire. 75 acres, rapid ROS. Multiple ground and air resources committed.

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