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Meteorological Minute | Seasonal Wildfire Forecasting

What goes into a seasonal wildfire forecast? Three of the biggest indicators on the upcoming wildfire season are regional drought status, the El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO), and snowpack in early spring. Watch DEQ’s Meteorological Minute for a look at these factors in greater detail.

  • March 16 2026

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