Wildfire risk in the Upper Peninsula is low despite drought
Meteorologist Taylor Prislovski says Ontanogan and Gogebic counties are in drought, but rainfall may be on the horizon.
The western region of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula is in a drought after several weeks without significant rainfall. Drought conditions are moderate to severe in Ontonagon and Gogebic counties.
National Weather Service meteorologist Taylor Prislovski is based in Marquette. He says rain is on the way.
“We are expected to get some rainfall tomorrow, and that may—depending on where the heaviest rain falls—put a serious dent into the drought.” Prislovski also notes that ending drought is also dependent on where the heaviest rain fall is, and the amount of rain.
He says that wildfire risk is low due to the foliage on trees.
This story is a part of WDET’s ongoing series, the Detroit Tree Canopy Project.
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