2025 Fire Season Outlook December, 2024 - Following recent rainfall that has moderated fire activity, CAL FIRE is transitioning to Winter Preparedness staffing levels statewide. This adjustment aligns with a seasonal decrease in fire activity and aims to strategically optimize resources as fire risks lessen during the cooler months.Although California experienced a …

Jan 22, 2025 · Fires are possible throughout the year in California, but the peak fire season in Northern California usually begins in June or July and runs through late October or November. However, the Southern California peak fire season starts earlier, beginning in late spring (May-June) and runs until October. 1

Since January 7, 2025, a series of destructive wildfires have affected the Los Angeles metropolitan area and surrounding regions. As of January 31, 2025, two fires remain active, which include the Palisades Fire, and the Eaton Fire. [5]

Forecasts indicate that above-normal temperatures and below-normal precipitation will persist through February, sustaining elevated fire risk, particularly in Southern California. An increased frequency of offshore wind events may also heighten fire concerns in specific areas.

Southern California: The first significant rainfall is usually in November or December, making the fire season longer on average than Northern California. Northern California: The rainy season usually starts in October, giving the region a shorter wildfire season.

Most fires happen between the months of April and October, as weather becomes warmer and drier. In Southern California in particular, the hot and dry Santa Ana winds increase wildfire risk in October and November. Some of the worst wildfires in …

The timing of fire season in Southern California is similar, peaking between late spring and fall. The severity and duration of peak activity in either part of the state is modulated in part by weather events: downslope/offshore wind events can lead to critical fire weather, while onshore flow and Pacific weather systems can bring conditions ...

5 days ago · Find up-to-date statistics on CA wildfires and CAL FIRE activity. We combine state and federal data to track the number of fires and acres burned in California.

Nov 15, 2024 · “Southern California is still dry,” Clements said. “They are going to remain at risk, especially if there is another wind event. The Mountain Fire was a wind-driven fire. The fuels were...

Dec 7, 2024 · It’s December, but wildfire season is not over yet in Southern California. An unusual warm weekend followed by dry conditions and gusty Santa Ana winds is expected to bring elevated fire...

Jan 8, 2025 · At least 24 people have died in the Palisades Fire along the coast in Los Angeles and the Eaton Fire in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains. All of Southern California is experiencing drought conditions, with close to zero rainfall …

Jan 8, 2025 · While fire season in Southern California is generally thought to stretch from May to October, recent research has shown that rising temperatures and decreased precipitation trends are...

Jan 27, 2025 · The additional fatality was attributed to the Palisades Fire, bringing its total to 12 deaths, while 17 people died in the Eaton Fire in the Altadena area of LA County. Jan 24, 2025, 3:49 PM EST ...

The timing of fire season in Southern California is similar, peaking between late spring and fall. The severity and duration of peak activity in either part of the state is modulated in part by weather events: downslope/offshore wind events can lead to critical fire weather, while onshore flow and Pacific weather systems can bring conditions ...

Sep 22, 2024 · Chavez is “always” concerned about what Santa Ana winds could unleash on the fire season in Southern California. The region has already been highlighted by the National Interagency Fire Center as a...

Sep 12, 2024 · Southern California’s fire season typically starts in late spring, around May or June, and continues until October or November, thanks partly to the hot and dry Santa Ana winds. In...

Jan 8, 2025 · It’s January, well past the time of year when fire season in Southern California is supposed to end. But in this part of the semi-arid chaparral called Los Angeles, fire season can now be any...

5 days ago · Park Williams, a professor of geography at UCLA and an author of the report, said fires during cool seasons in Southern California require four conditions: widespread grass or brush that can burn ...

Dec 15, 2024 · While cool, moist weather has helped firefighters contain 35 percent of the Franklin Fire, Southern California looks to remain in full-fledged fire season for most of December, if not longer.

Jun 29, 2024 · Southern California has been among the areas hit by the blazes: The year’s second largest – the Post Fire – burned nearly 16,000 acres northwest of Santa Clarita. Closer …

Nov 8, 2023 · The typical California fire season lasts from late spring to late fall, with some regional differences resulting from local weather patterns in Southern California and Northern California.

Jan 9, 2025 · These "fire weather" days are increasing in many parts of the world, with climate change making these conditions more severe and the fire season lasting longer in many parts of the world ...

6 days ago · The first significant storm of the season brought snow and downpours to Southern California that doused wildfires and caused some ash and mud to flow across streets in the Los Angeles area on ...

Jan 8, 2025 · Follow continuing coverage of the wildfires in Southern California. The wildfires burning in and around Los Angeles have razed neighborhoods, killed at least 29 people and forced desperate ...

6 days ago · Rain is easing after Southern California’s first significant storm of the season brought weekend downpours that aided firefighters but caused ash, mud and debris to flow across streets in ...

As summer intensifies, Southern California’s national forests are under heightened fire restrictions to mitigate wildfire risks. Angeles National Forest, Cleveland National Forest, San Bernardino National Forest, and other areas have updated their guidelines to ensure visitor safety and protect the natural environment.