A National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center report lists Utah at the center of the highest probability for above-average temperatures in the nation. Northern Utah is leaning toward a drier-than-average season. South of the Wasatch Front is listed in “equal chances,” which means there are no trends indicating a wet or dry summer overall.
Vegetation across Utah is extremely dry, and fire officials are preparing for another busy year. Here are the answers to some frequently asked questions about wildfires.