Recent rain causes boost of greenery. How this could impact us in the coming months

COACHELLA VALLEY, Calif. (KESQ) – Driving around the Coachella Valley, you may have noticed some extra greenery growing recently. Recent rain has spurred early growth of brush, weeds, and other plant life along center medians, local hillsides, and the open desert.

Landscapers have noticed the change, too, and say the growth is coming earlier than normal. According to those experts, this growth isn't typically seen until February.

It's a treat to look at – and could be indicative of a bigger bloom in the springtime. But with more plant life comes more fuel for brush and wildland fires.

News Channel 3 is speaking with local nurseries on what this could mean for our environment and with fire officials on how this boost in brush can result in higher fire risk come the dry months. Stay with us for more tonight.