As we head into the summer of 2026, the Sierra landscape looks different than years past. After a winter of unpredictable precipitation and a significant March heatwave, the "missing snowpack" has many residents in the Truckee region asking: What does this mean for the fire season ahead?

In this episode, JD Hoss sits down with Dawn Johnson from the National Weather Service to break down the 2026 weather outlook. They discuss how early snowmelt translates into fire risk, the specific climate patterns driving this year's conditions, and how the NWS is evolving its Red Flag Warning system to keep the community safer.

National Weather Service - Reno (For local fire weather updates)

Watch Duty App (Real-time wildfire tracking)