Pacific Ocean

The World Meteorological Association says the La Niña weather pattern will last through the end of 2022.  That’s the first time this century it will have lasted for three consecutive winters in the northern hemisphere.  La Niña conditions i...

Removing the four lower Snake River dams in eastern Washington has been a controversial topic for the Northwest farming community for over a generation. Supporters of removing the dams say it will help the environment and specifically salmon runs as they return upstream to spawn ...

The National Weather Services has made it official. La Niña has developed in the Pacific Ocean for the fall and winter months. And USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey said the weather pattern will have global implications. "The correlations between weather and La Niña are weaker in some parts of the globe and stronger in others but one thing to consider is that in the southern hemisphere we see

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...

The 2018 Atlantic Hurricane Season forecast is for near to above normal activity.  With an indication of that outlook arriving Friday with the development of the first named storm of the season, Alberto.   Also released this year's Hurricane Outlook for the Eastern and Central Pacific Basins.  USDA Me...