Though the Okanagan91裸聊视频檚 fire danger rating is low to moderate at this point in July, wildfire season is still in full-swing.

With long-range weather forecasts predicting a drop in precipitation and a rise in temperature, a UBC Okanagan associate professor in earth, environmental and geographic sciences has detailed what the Okanagan is expecting this season.

91裸聊视频淪imply put, the Okanagan is a semi-desert area in a rain shadow,91裸聊视频� said associate professor David Scott.

91裸聊视频淏ecause of this lack of precipitation, we are vulnerable to fire because we are dry, and also because we have built up fuel loads by decades of fire suppression.91裸聊视频�

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The federal government recently released a that details the increased warmth in Canada91裸聊视频檚 future climate.

Scott said that that could impact Okanagan wildfire seasons in the future.

91裸聊视频淲hat that means for us is that summer starts earlier, summer is longer and there91裸聊视频檚 more opportunity to dry out the environment, so the fire danger is going to be greater overall,91裸聊视频� he said.

91裸聊视频淭hat91裸聊视频檚 not to say we won91裸聊视频檛 have cooler or damp summers in between 91裸聊视频� climate is always variable 91裸聊视频� but for the big picture and the long-term situation, we91裸聊视频檙e going to be dealing with greater fire danger and nastier wildfire seasons.91裸聊视频�

is a provincial government organization designed to prevent and mitigate the impact of wildfires. Communities are being encouraged and assisted through the programs to manage wildfire risks.

Scott said that , a wildfire program that has helped Okanagan homeowners, is one way to prepare for wildfire season in the Okanagan.

91裸聊视频淚t91裸聊视频檚 a program that91裸聊视频檚 full of straightforward and practical advice for homeowners on how to clean up their properties in preparation of wildfire season,91裸聊视频� he said.

91裸聊视频淧eople need to take responsibility for their land and manage their fire risk. The public shouldn91裸聊视频檛 feel like they91裸聊视频檙e helpless 91裸聊视频� there91裸聊视频檚 a lot they can do to help themselves.91裸聊视频�

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Time will tell what this wildfire season will look like in the Okanagan, and predictions are hard to come by.

91裸聊视频淲e91裸聊视频檙e really waiting to see what Mother Nature will do,91裸聊视频� said Scott.

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