It is extremely dry in much of California, southern Idaho, and Nevada.

A comparison of snow visible from a satellite in California and western Nevada, January 13, 2013 and January 13, 2014.

Red Flag Warnings, January 15, 2014
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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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NWS Los Angeles / Oxnard will be extending the Red Flag Warning until 1500 hrs on Friday, January 17th.