Anchorage received .8 inches of much-needed rain during July but the fire danger remains high and is expected to get worse before it gets better.
According to John See with the Anchorage Fire Department, the burn ban remains in place due to dry fuels. See also says he’s noticed some areas where the grasses are “curing” meaning they are returning to a burnable state.
June 2019 was the driest June on record. July 2019 was the 12th driest July. Through August 4th, Anchorage has received 5.89 inches of precipitation which is just .5 inches below the normal for this time of year.
The next best chance for Anchorage to receive any rain is Monday, August 12 though it will likely be small amounts. Current computer models show rain likely on August 15, but that’s a long way away and the chances will likely change as we get closer.