Spring's soggy weather likely to pay some dividends this summer

EWU weather expert says record rains recharge wetlands and could help reduce fire danger

By PAUL DELANEY

Staff Reporter

It you're sick of our soggy spring, rejoice that, a. it's almost over and, b. it promises to make things more pleasant this summer when it comes to the potential fire season.

That's the report from weather prognosticator Dr. Bob Quinn, long-time professor of geography at Eastern Washington University, as he explained how our weather lately – no matter be it in winter or spring – continues to set record and make news.

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