#California's snowpack is at 10–20%, a new record low. That number matters more than most people realize.
When the snowpack is low, that moisture disappears faster. Vegetation dries out weeks earlier than normal, and the drier the grass and brush, the easier it ignites, and the faster fire moves through it.
#Fire activity in California does not follow a predictable schedule, and conditions this year are a reminder that preparation cannot wait.