PRAIRIES: Wildfire Risk Forecast for Saturday, July 1, 2023

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A large area of low and moderate wildfire risk exists across Central Alberta and into Saskatchewan today after storms yesterday and more expected later today. The area of extreme risk in Northwestern Alberta has been replaced with high risk with a decrease in the winds that had elevated the risk in the first place. Extreme wildfire risk is continued to be expected in Southern Alberta and Saskatchewan with dry conditions and temperatures approaching and exceeding the 30°C mark. Much of Saskatchewan and Manitoba is under high risk for today, with far Northern Manitoba under low to moderate risk.

With it being Canada Day weekend, please make sure to check any fire bans and restrictions before setting off any fireworks this weekend.