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A Midwinter Warm Spell Keeps Winter at Bay in Cowlitz County

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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Feb 3, 2026

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Blood Shortage Hits Cowlitz County as Regional Supply Declared ‘Code Red’

Bloodworks Northwest has declared a Code Red alert after winter storms led to a severe blood shortage across the Pacific Northwest, with possible impacts for Cowlitz County hospitals.

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Jan 28, 2026

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