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Flames from a wildfire burn close to a structure

Arizona Wildfire Season is Late; Still Coming and May Be Bad

May 20, 2015 Desert regions could face worst fires because of growing vegetation, followed by dryness.

Where's the Heat? Tucson's Weather Is Topsy-Turvy

May 15, 2015 Friday forecast calls for high of 75 in Old Pueblo, chance of rain; normal high is 90 degrees.
'Fire does have a role in natural landscapes.' - Coronado National Forest Spokesperson Heidi Schewel

Southern Arizona Fire Season Could Be Short But Severe

Apr 30, 2015 Spring storm systems are delaying start, but dry fuels are still abundant
Arizona Spotlight rich and colorful

Wind, Dryness Lead to SE Arizona's First Warning of Season

Apr 6, 2015 Weather Service's 'Red Flag' in effect through 8 p.m. Tuesday, could be extended beyond in 5 counties.

Abundant Honey Harvest Expected This Year

Mar 30, 2015 Southern Arizona beekeepers: Wet winter has led to widespread spring blooms, and that means honey.

Tucson's Winter Second Warmest on Record

Mar 4, 2015 Last year was warmest on what has been 'pattern for many years now,' meteorologist says.
Mount Lemmon Ski Valley, north of Tucson, in January 2012.

Snow Pack Not Likely Enough to Minimize Wildfire Season

Feb 24, 2015 Preparations for summer already under way; snow pack not what it should be, experts say.
Snow on the Colorado Rockies

Rockies Snow Pack Slightly Below Average

Feb 18, 2015 Measurements show pack at 90% of long-term average, rare decent news in drought-stricken region.
Wild poppies at Picacho Peak

Bountiful Brilliant Blooms Expected This Spring

Feb 9, 2015 Scientists say good wildflower conditions may be manifest in certain Sonoran Desert sites.
At Sabino Canyon's first bridge, on Tucson's northeast side, Jan. 30, 2015.

Tucson Winter Rain Has Been Reliable So Far

Feb 3, 2015 4 inches in 2 months gives region boost it needs in cycle, meteorologists say.
The St. Francis Cooling Center offers some temporary relief for Tucson's homeless population from the summer's extreme weather.

Homeless Families in Need of Shelter on Cold Nights

Jan 5, 2015 Salvation Army seeing fewer individuals seeking overnight shelter

Hard Freeze Warning for Southern Arizona

Dec 26, 2014 Temperatures down to 20s forecast through weekend; Salvation Army opens warm shelter to homeless in Tucson.

Tropical Storm Odile Bringing Heavy Rain to Tucson

Sep 16, 2014 Aside from flash flood dangers, water is mostly welcomed in Sonoran Desert after years of drought.
Flooding underneath La Cholla bridge at the Cañada Del Oro Wash in Tucson.

UPDATE: Arizona Storm Leaves 2 Dead; Statewide Emergency

Sep 8, 2014 Deaths in Tucson, Oracle Junction in flooded washes; major freeways closed most of Monday in Phoenix area.

Storm Closes Roads, Snarls Traffic, Damages School

Jul 26, 2013 Power poles down on South Side; up to one inch of raifall reported in some spots.
10/17/12. Rebecca Brukman. Image of landscape, featuring cloud cover, after monsoon.

Signs Point To Early Monsoon Rains

Jun 12, 2013 Forecaster predicts moisture will come not long after season's official start Saturday, similar to 2012.

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