Western U.S. Faces Early Wildfire Season Amid Heat Wave and Snowmelt
• Early heat wave and rapid snowmelt in the western U.S. are raising concerns about a severe wildfire season.
• High-altitude forests are drying out sooner than usual, increasing the risk of extreme fire-weather conditions.
• Climate change is exacerbating the correlation between early snowmelt and more severe fires.
Western U.S. faces devastating early wildfire season
The western United States is preparing for a potentially devastating early wildfire season due to an unprecedented heat wave and rapid snowmelt.
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