National Weather Service warns of elevated June–July fire potential; snowpack near normal but melting

Jun 3, 2025

The National Weather Service told the Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District board that April 1 snowpack was near normal, drought persists in the Southwest, and above-normal significant fire potential is expected in June and July as grasses and brush dry and wind events increase fire risk.

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Tyler Solis of the National Weather Service in Reno briefed the Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District board June 3 on recent winter conditions, current snowpack, drought status and the seasonal fire-weather outlook.

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