Phillip Jackson Spokesperson for the North Carolina Forest Service

The North Carolina Forest Service expects high fire danger this week, despite parts of North Carolina picking up precipitation after the winter storm Friday. It seems counterintuitive: snow and ice melting will give our ground moisture which should decrease our risk of fires, but the Forest Service says that’s not the entire story. Not everyone across the state picked up decent precipitation from the winter storm, so if the snow or ice has already melted away that top layer of ground is now exposed to cold, dry air. Phillip Jackson of the North Carolina Forest Service joined Jeff Hamlin to discuss tips that everyone should follow to stay safe.