Coverage of prolonged dry conditions and their environmental, agricultural, and economic impacts
Washington's snow drought has deepened, marking the third-lowest snowpack on record and the warmest start to a water year since 1895, with experts warning of heightened wildfire risks by summer.
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Snowpack levels across much of the Western U.S., including Oregon, are plunging to historic lows, putting a strain on water...
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A persistent high‑pressure ridge is delivering a midwinter warm‑spell across southwest Washington, keeping temperatures unusually mild while limiting local snow accumulation.
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After weeks of cold, dry weather, rain is returning to Longview and Kelso this week, restoring the region’s typical winter rhythm and replenishing local watersheds.
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Federal SNOTEL data from the Mt Hood Test Site shows snow water equivalent holding near 10 inches in mid-January 2026, underscoring a warm-winter pattern that can ripple into Southwest Washington’s summer drought and wildfire risk.
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