"Zombie Wildfires in Alberta"
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Why Alberta and B.C. are still grappling with the threat of winter 'zombie' wildfires
69% Informative
A mild winter with not much precipitation has left northeastern Alberta relatively dry.
Continuing drought unchecked by an unexpectedly weak La Nina climate effect means more wildfires will survive and wake up come spring.
In the deep organic layers of sphagnum mosses and “peat,” fire can smoulder anaerobically for long periods, a phenomenon not limited to Canada .
Seasonal forecasts are expected to start sometime in February .
The overarching question is which climate effect pattern will hold weather sway over Western Canada .
A cooler La Nina cycle with increased precipitation is more elusive than the warm and dry climate of El Nino .
Overall, seasonal forecasts for temperature remain above normal for most of Canada , for most models.
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