Fire Season Rising: A record warm winter could lead to record wildfires this summer - Tucson Weekly
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By Victoria Gonzalez
Published on March 12, 2026.
A record warm winter could lead to record wildfires this summer, according to fire officials in Arizona. The unusually warm temperatures and low rainfall and low snowfall have led to concerns about a longer wildfire season. Flagstaff received only 26.6 inches of snow compared to the average of 65.5 inches. Meanwhile, Mount Lemmon received 34 inches of rain compared to its average of 60-96 inches. The drought is forecasted to continue and last longer after the summer months. The U.S. Forest Service and Arizona Department of Transportation are working to remove dead brush along the roads to reduce fire potential. The National Forest Service has issued a warning to visitors to the forests, warning them of potential wildfires.
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