Washington Snowpack

Washington Snowpack Has Become Ho-hum
Washington Snowpack Has Become Ho-hum
Washington Snowpack Has Become Ho-hum
The great start the Washington snowpack enjoyed back in November and early December has somewhat waned, thanks to a quiet and uneventful December.  Latest snowpack numbers for much of the Evergreen State are still above normal, but not by the measure we saw a month or two ago.  Right n...
Much Of Washington’s Snowpack In Good Shape
Much Of Washington’s Snowpack In Good Shape
Much Of Washington’s Snowpack In Good Shape
Weather patterns have been on the relatively dry side across the Northwest as we start the month of December.  But that doesn’t mean snowpacks aren’t in good shape across the Evergreen state.   Matt Warbritton with NRCS said thanks to a very active November, in which an atmospheric river brought multiple wet systems to the region, "Overall snowpack across the state is maintaining at higher le
Washington Snowpack Off To A Good Start
Washington Snowpack Off To A Good Start
Washington Snowpack Off To A Good Start
The new snow year is just a few days old, but the snowpack is already showing signs of life in Washington.  NRCS’ Matt Warbritton said the pack is already looking good for the Washington Cascades, and he expects that to continue as the system that rolled through the region late Monday and early Tuesday continues to dump snow.     ...
Reclamation Announces Another Yakima Water Reduction
Reclamation Announces Another Yakima Water Reduction
Reclamation Announces Another Yakima Water Reduction
Earlier this month, the Bureau of Reclamation announced its August 2024 forecast of total water supply available for the Yakima basin.  Those figures indicate the water supply will not fully meet irrigation demands this season.  The total water supply available for the May 21-September 30 period indicates senior water rights will receive 100% of full entitlements, while junior water rights will re
Washington Snowpack Ho-Hum For Early March
Washington Snowpack Ho-Hum For Early March
Washington Snowpack Ho-Hum For Early March
When it comes to the snowpack in Washington’s higher elevations, it’s not looking bad; but it’s also not looking fabulous.  That’s how Scott Pattee with NRCS-Washington is describing the statewide snowpack, which is sitting at 99% of average.  Pattee noted while the Northwes...
Washington Snowpack Disappointing To Start February
Washington Snowpack Disappointing To Start February
Washington Snowpack Disappointing To Start February
After such a strong start to the snow season, things have turned quiet, and a little discouraging when it comes to Washington’s snowpack.   “Statewide we're sitting at 92% of normal; that is down from 106% just one month ago.  And that's jus...
December's Snow A Bit Of A Disappointment, Pattee Says
December's Snow A Bit Of A Disappointment, Pattee Says
December's Snow A Bit Of A Disappointment, Pattee Says
The Washington snowpack is looking good for this time of year.   But good is not great.   Scott Pattee with NRCS Washington said December was a bit of a letdown after such as strong start to the snow year in November.   “Quite a bit less than it was last month.  But surprisingly, ...
Washington Snowpack Off To A Good Start
Washington Snowpack Off To A Good Start
Washington Snowpack Off To A Good Start
Thanks to several back-to-back systems rolling across the state, Washington’s snowpack is off to a great start.  Scott Pattee with NRCS Washington said the current snowpack is 132% of average, and those figures are fairly evenly distributed across the state.   "The h...