Episode

We're not blowing smoke, wildfire season could be bad in WA

Podcast: Seattle Now
Published: Jun 23, 2026
Duration seconds: 652
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Summary

It’s officially summer, and it’s looking like it might be a hot one. Low snowpack and a developing El Niño pattern could mean an earlier, stronger wildfire season. Seattle Times climate reporter Amanda Zhou has been watching the wildfire forecast and is here to bring us an update.