San Juan County stays abnormally dry as fire risk lingers

September 20, 2026

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San Juan County, Washington has been in D0 (Abnormally Dry) classification for 100% of its area continuously since early July 2026, as of the week ending Sept 21.¹ Normally the islands experience a narrow window in summer when conditions become dry enough to support fire spread, and this persistent dryness extends that risk window as the fire season reaches its typical fall peak.¹

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1. U.S. Drought Monitor (NIDIS / drought.gov)

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