El Niño mostly to blame for low snowpack; La Niña transition expected by late summer
El Niño winters are generally known for being mild with low snowfall in the PNW. To date, the 2023-24 winter
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Transitioning to wet weather to start December
After an active start to November, the PNW has experienced several weeks of quiescent weather with few notable events to
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
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 