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Air quality alerts are in effect for the Vancouver area and the western Columbia River Gorge as smoke from regional...
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National Weather Service forecasters say a shifting cold-air pattern could bring snow to Longview and Kelso by mid‑week, though confidence remains low on where accumulation will occur.
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Portland may see brief overnight snowfall as the Cascades brace for several inches under a new winter weather advisory.
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Forecasters say a pair of cold upper‑level systems could bring brief, localized lowland snow to Cowlitz County this week, though accumulation remains unlikely.
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A multi-day winter weather advisory covering southern Washington and north-central Oregon could affect travelers heading toward Mount St. Helens and other Cascade passes, with forecasters warning of heavy snow and hazardous driving conditions.
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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has initiated a pilot program deploying Meteodrones—autonomous weather drones—to collect atmospheric data and...
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After several calm, dry days, forecasters expect Pacific moisture to return this weekend, bringing light rain and cooler nights across Cowlitz County.
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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 dry weather, the Cascades finally got a healthy dose of snow this week, bringing relief to ski areas and water managers across southwest Washington.
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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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