El Nino

We’ve already seen measurable snow in the higher elevations of the Northwest, and forecasters believe this is just the beginning.  The Pacific Northwest is in the midst of a meteorological transition, moving from dry to wet.  The area has been under an El Nino weather pattern for more than a year, but Charlotte Dewey, with the National Weather Service, says that’s changing.   “Right now, we’re at

Oregon could be in for extended summer weather, if Department of Forestry predictions hold true.  ODF Meteorologist Pete Parsons said much of Oregon will see average temperatures next month.   “About a half a degree above normal to a degree and a half above normal for around the state is the forecast for September. Precipitation: We’r...

National Weather Service Meteorologist Joey Clevenger says the storm will hit Stevens Pass especially hard at times.

With the start of summer less than three weeks away, what can the state of Oregon expect when it comes to soil moisture? Oregon Department of Forestry Lead Meteorologist Pete Parsons said the wetter than average spring is expected to continue into the summer months ...

As cooler weather starts to settle in to the area, the question for many is what can we expect this winter?   Will we see El Niño, will the northwest be under a La Niña?   According to Marilyn Lohman, meteorologist with the National Weather Service, the answer is neither.  She said temperatures...

As cooler weather starts to settle in to the area, the question for many is what can we expect this winter?   Will we see El Niño, will the northwest be under a La Niña?   According to Marilyn Lohman, meteorologist with the National Weather Service, the answer is neither.  She said temperatures...

You may remember, starting about this time last year, NOAA, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, was predicting a El Niño pattern for late 2018 and into early 2019.  During a typical El Niño season, the Northwest is dryer than normal with temperatures above normal.  However, the reg...

Summer is 2/3 of the way complete, but you wouldn’t know it across the Inland Northwest.  This summer won’t go down in the record books as being cool, but just not has hot as the past three to four years.  Marilyn Lohmann meteorologist with the National Weather Service says with a few exceptions, it’s been very dry, since late spring.   “We did have that ...

The first week plus of spring has been a welcomed change for many across the Northwest, especially after the February and March snow showers.   What can we expect as spring continues on?   Marilyn Lohmann, meteorologist with the National Weather Service says the outlook for April, May and June calls for above normal temperatures and above normal precipitation.   “...

Now that the 116th Congress is up and running, what are some of the biggest Ag issues lawmaker in D.C. will address?   For the previous congress much of the focus was on the 2018 Farm Bill and updating NAFTA.  For the next two years, Central Washington’s Dan Newhouse says trade and specifically the trade war with China will be near the top of the list.   “But I...