Western US drought persists, water shortages intensify as the end of rainy season approaches
April 1 is traditionally considered the milestone date for evaluating winter rainfall and snowpack across the western US. Unfortunately, the
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What to expect from the first significant PNW fall storm this Friday-Sunday
The PNW has gotten a few teases of fall weather in early September, but overnight Thursday into Friday morning (9/17)
Another hot and dry summer comes to an end
As we close the books on the 2021 meteorological summer (June 1 – August 31), it is of little surprise
Will Seattle and Portland continue to avoid the heat and wildfire smoke in August?
Following the extreme heat wave in late June, it appeared that the PNW was in for a long and hot
PNW winter 2020-21 forecast: Will a giant warm blob cancel the effects of La Niña?
Before I get into the details, here’s a summary of what to expect this winter in the PNW (December-February): Near-normal
The Convergence Zone 