Utahns who survived this summer’s fires face the possibility of flooding and devastating mudslides this week — and the danger will continue for three years.
“There’s definitely potential for flooding where there are burn scars,” said National Weather Service meteorologist Christine Kruse.
It’s a particular concern for areas affected by the Pole Creek and Bald Mountain fires, which have burned 102,188 acres and 18,620 acres, respectively. (As of Monday morning, Pole Creek was 81 percent contained; Bald Mountain was 97 percent contained.)
Rain is forecast to begin Monday night and continue for roughly the next week.