Vegetation moisture and flammability metrics to continue to be near or exceeding record levels for the time of year throughout NorCal. Particularly impressive is that vegetation is now at or above 90th percentile levels *for entire calendar year*...in early May. #CAwx #CAfire

Especially eyebrow-raising are "1000-hour fuel" conditions. This represents dryness of heavy vegetation--mainly trees & heavy timber in forests. Nearly all sites are reporting record low values--which is very concerning for risk in forested regions later this season. #CAwx #CAfire