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September 23, 2025Monthly Weather Review

Counter Rotating Vortices during Northern California’s 2021 Dixie Fire

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NLNeil P. LareauKFKatherine ForrestCCCraig B. Clements

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Overview

Observational analysis reveals how counter-rotating vortices impact fire spread and intensity during the 2021 Dixie Fire in California.

Key Points

  • Counter-rotating vortices significantly influence fire spread and intensity in the Dixie Fire.
  • Doppler radar observations show winds exceeding 40 m/s contributing to a 'y-shaped' fire perimeter.
  • The study uses detailed aerial observations to link vortex dynamics with lateral fire spread mechanisms.
  • Understanding vortex behavior can enhance wildfire management strategies in complex terrain.

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Lareau et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d475a031b076d99fa6df22https://doi.org/10.1175/mwr-d-24-0254.1
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