La Nina

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Farmers and skiers have been asking the same question the past week or so; where is the snow?

It’s been over a month since the National Weather Service declared a La Nina, but here’s an interesting side note; this is the fifth time in six winters that we will be dealing with La Niña or La Niña-like conditions.

The Climate Prediction Center says La Niña conditions emerged in September, and are expected to persist through the end of the year.

The National Weather Service recently issued a La Nina watch, meaning the possibility of the global weather pattern returning later this year, or into early next.

Washington is in the final weeks of the snow season, and the 2024-2025 season has been a bit of a disappointment when it comes to the snowpack.  As of Monday, the statewide snowpack was sitting at 86% of average.  Matt Warbritton with NRCS noted in some regions of the state continue to see persistent and pervasive snowpack deficits.   “Notably i...

The past 12-18 months have been very good for the livestock industry across both the Northwest and the country.  Will the trend continue this year?   Many experts say yes.  Jackie Madill, Executive Director of the Washington State Beef Commission said La Nina will help address grazing needs   “Going into a more mild, and wetter weather system always helps here in the Pacific Northwest, so I'm exci