New SNAP Highlights feature precipitation and fire tools

June 18, 2020

University Relations

Summer has arrived in the Alaska Interior, which means long days, warm weather, bugs and smoke. Rain returns in force to the Southeast’s unique rainforest ecosystem this time of year, and its presence or absence dictates the cycle of wildfires common to south-central and the interior. High rivers and flooding can result from an overabundance of rain, while drought can lead to high fire seasons, challenging growing conditions, and difficulty generating hydroelectric power.

Screen shot of the newsletter front pageThe Scenarios Network for Alaska and Arctic Planning, part of the International Arctic Research Center at UAF, maintains a number of web tools that can help Alaskans put their experience into the context of climate data both historically and in the future. The first in a new series of seasonal SNAP Highlights features the Wildfire in Alaska Tool and the Daily Fire Tally Tool.

Find out more by downloading the summer 2020 SNAP Highlights (PDF). You'll also find information about some key datasets that have been produced or updated recently by the team.

For more information, email Mike DeLue at mdelue@alaska.edu.