2026 Could Be A Very Dry Year For Oregon
As the irrigation season approaches, Oregonians are bracing for a potential water crisis. The forecast isn't looking good for farmers and communities alike.
Oregon drought
Odds Are Against A Normal Snowpack In Oregon This Winter
Oregon's snowpack is shaping up to be one for the record books, and not for good reasons.
The U.S. & Northwest Dry To Start February
It’s unusual to see drought conditions worsened during a typically wet season. Here’s a closer look at the science behind it.
Oregon’s Snowpack Remains Well Below Normal
The Northwest saw several systems roll in from the Pacific to wrap up 2025. What sort of impact did those systems have on the snowpack across Oregon?
Dry Conditions To Kick Off The New Year
Much of the Northwest is dealing with dry conditions to start 2026. And as USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey explains, it’s not just the Northwest starting the New Year dry.
Final Topsoil Report Of 2025 Shows Dry Conditions In The NW
The USDA released its final topsoil moisture report for the year last week, and it reflects late summer and early fall drought impacts.
Drought Conditions Improving Across The NW
As to be expected as we move into November, drought conditions across the Northwest are starting to improve.
Drought Declared In Oregon’s Jefferson County
Dry conditions continue to persist in Oregon. Earlier this week, Governor Tina Kotek declared a drought emergency in Jefferson County.
Soils Continue To Dry Out Across the Northwest
It’s dry across the Northwest, even for late September.
Northwest Home To Some Of The Driest Soils In The U.S.
As we get ready to say goodbye to September, it should come as no surprise that soils are dry, if not really dry, across the United States.