Wildland fire in the Arctic is changing rapidly. With half the state of Alaska lacking snow cover and experiencing deep drying, fuels are prepped, if the early spring produces some lightning, for fire. We could be off to the races to add another red stripe, maybe a much longer one than we've seen.
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Rick Thoman
Not every Alaska wildfire season is big, but the frequency of multi-million acre seasons is now about twice compared to 1950-2000. The wildfire season is short with most burning late May to early August. As snowmelt proceeds and the ground dries, the 2025 season will soon be upon us. #akwx #wildfire
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