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Climate Anomalies and the 2003 Wildfire Season

Program for Climate, Ecosystem and Fire Applications. Climate Anomalies and the 2003 Wildfire Season. Timothy Brown and Beth Hall Desert Research Institute. Year-to-Date Wildfire Statistics (as of 10/17/03). 2003 Year-to-Date Managed Fire Statistics (as of 10/17/03).

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Climate Anomalies and the 2003 Wildfire Season

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  1. Program for Climate, Ecosystem and Fire Applications Climate Anomalies and the 2003 Wildfire Season Timothy Brown and Beth Hall Desert Research Institute

  2. Year-to-Date Wildfire Statistics (as of 10/17/03)

  3. 2003 Year-to-Date Managed Fire Statistics (as of 10/17/03)

  4. Season Climate Highlights • Long-term drought in West • Persistent summer ridge in West • Westward shift of monsoon • No significant wind events in many regions

  5. Next Season Outlook Workshops • Eastern Area (late-January) • Whole U.S. (early April)

  6. Key Upcoming Climate Highlights • Winter ENSO? • Will western drought conditions persist? • Southwest monsoon strength/location?

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