The climate pattern that tends to bring drier, warmer conditions to the southern half of the United States and wetter weather to the northern half has ended, NOAA said Thursday.
Tag Archives: Pacific Northwestern States (US)
Mushroom Boom: How to Plan a Foraging Adventure on the West Coast
Thanks to an unusually wet winter, mushroom hunters in the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond will be greatly rewarded. Here’s a primer for first-timers.
When Will the Rain Stop in California?
After a brief respite, rain is expected to return on Saturday and linger into early next week. Drier conditions could arrive after that.
Heavy Rain in California Causes Flooding But Offers Respite from Drought
Rain, snow and wind were battering parts of California on Saturday less than a week after another “atmospheric river” pounded the West Coast.
‘Atmospheric River’ Begins to Pound Western U.S. With Rain and Snow
As the Eastern United States starts to recover from a deadly weekend, the West is dealing with a fast-moving storm system that could bring flooding and mudslides, forecasters say.
Winter Weather Havoc Is Expected to Make a Cross-Country Run
A “major storm system” approaching the Pacific Coast is forecast to rumble across the U.S., dealing feet of snow in the West, blizzard conditions in the Northern Plains and tornadoes across the South, forecasters say.
Another Major Heat Wave Sweeps Central and Northeast U.S.
After deaths in the Pacific Northwest, parts of the central United States will see record-breaking temperatures, with the Northeast broiling on Thursday.
After Days of Punishing Heat, the Pacific Northwest Is Expected to Cool
Sunday was the seventh consecutive day in Portland, Ore., in which temperatures reached 95 degrees or higher, breaking the previous record of six days in a row.
Pacific Northwest Restaurants Struggle as Temperatures Spike
Punishing heat has owners closing early, canceling outdoor dining and wondering about their future in a region where air-conditioning is not the norm.
Fires, Then Floods: Risk of Deadly Climate Combination Rises
A new study found that the dangerous pairing of disasters may become more common in the American West as rains trigger runaway surges of mud and debris in areas damaged by wildfire.
‘Atmospheric River’ Threatens to Pummel the Pacific Northwest
Heavy rains in the mountains of Oregon and Washington are expected to cause flooding starting on Monday, forecasters said.
Climate Change Could Increase Risk of Wildfires 50% by Century’s End
Worsening heat and dryness could lead to a 50 percent rise in off-the-charts fires, according to a United Nations report.
Winter Storms Threaten to Disrupt Travel in the Northwest
Parts of Oregon and Washington were also bracing for single-digit temperatures as the Southern United States recorded temperatures more than 25 degrees above normal.
Dozens of Earthquakes Strike Off Oregon Coast, but Experts Say Not to Worry
At least 66 earthquakes rattled the Blanco Fracture Zone from Tuesday into Wednesday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
Landslides and Torrential Rains Batter British Columbia
Dozens of drivers were trapped by landslides, and the city of Merritt warned of a “mass sewage backup.” The rainfall was part of a system that also pummeled Washington State.
Tree DNA Sends a Poacher to Prison in 2018 Maple Fire Case
Loggers seeking a prized hardwood started the fire in the Olympic National Forest, prosecutors said. The use of timber DNA evidence was a first in a federal criminal trial.
When Kilauea Erupted, a New Volcanic Playbook Was Written
Scientists learned lessons from the 2018 outburst on the island of Hawaii that are changing how responders prepare for eruptions in other places.
La Niña Weather Pattern Likely to Prolong Western Drought, NOAA Says
The climate pattern may also bring some relief to Northern California and the Pacific Northwest this winter.
More ‘Murder Hornets’ Are Being Found and Destroyed
Officials hunting the Asian giant hornet in Washington State have so far destroyed three nests, and plan to eradicate a fourth — very carefully.
When Heat Waves, Wildfires and Drought Grip Oregon and Washington
As drought, record heat and wildfire smoke seize the Pacific Northwest, farm owners and fieldworkers struggle to adapt. Sometimes the response feels improvised or inadequate.
The Hunt Is on to Fix the Power Grid
Empowering consumers to control their electric consumption would free up power to meet demand elsewhere.
Hurricanes Get Names. What About Heat Waves?
Short, distinctive names are assigned to storms to raise awareness about their dangers. Some experts argue for doing the same for heat waves, which can be even deadlier.
This Flower Hides a Secret: It’s Actually a Carnivore
That this perennial wildflower digests trapped insects suggests that other plants’ appetites for animals may be overlooked.
America in 2090: The Impact of Extreme Heat, in Maps
Global warming will get worse unless we cut greenhouse gas emissions.
Heat-Related Deaths Increase as Temperatures Rise in the West
Record-breaking heat was expected throughout the West Coast this weekend, days after a deadly heat wave struck Oregon and Washington State.
Like in ‘Postapocalyptic Movies’: Heat Wave Killed Marine Wildlife en Masse
An early estimate points to a huge die-off along the Pacific Coast, and scientists say rivers farther inland are warming to levels that could be lethal for some kinds of salmon.
Climate Change Drove Western Heat Wave’s Extreme Records, Analysis Finds
A rapid analysis of last week’s record-breaking heat found that it would have been virtually impossible without the influence of human-caused climate change.
Heat-Related Death Toll Climbs to Nearly 100 in Washington State and Oregon
The heat wave in parts of the Pacific Northwest played a role in the deaths of dozens of people, some of whom lived alone.
Climate Change Is Behind Heat Dome
And there are fewer and fewer places to escape from the hot weather.
Pacific Northwest Continues to Bake Beneath ‘Heat Dome’
A wave of ocean air provided some relief after Portland, Ore., reached 116 degrees on Monday. Temperatures will climb into the upper 90s there on Tuesday, forecasters said.
Pacific Northwest Bakes in Record-Setting Heat Wave
A high of 102 degrees was recorded on Saturday at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, only the third time since 1945 that the high reached triple digits, the National Weather Service said.
Dazzling Skies, U.F.O. Sightings and Real-Life Monsters: The Week in Narrated Articles
Five articles from around The Times, narrated just for you.
How a Burst of Light in the Sky Illuminated Something Primal
Videos of a mysterious celestial phenomenon captured a once-common human emotion: awe at the wonder of the heavens.
SpaceX Rocket Debris Seen Over Seattle and Portland, Astronomers Say
Astronomers said the objects were debris from a SpaceX rocket. Not everyone got the memo.
Visited a National Park This Year? Now, Help Save It.
More people than ever visited national parks during the pandemic. We need to harness that interest for change.
Winter Storms Pummel U.S. With Snow, Ice and Extreme Cold
The harsh weather was a prelude to another winter storm that is expected to bring more snow, sleet and freezing rain to over 100 million Americans over the next several days.
Northwest’s Salmon Population May Be Running Out of Time
The Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office found that some salmon species are “on the brink of extinction.” Habitat loss, climate change and other factors are to blame, it said.
Dogs Once Made Pretty Nice Wool Blankets, Too
Indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest once bred dogs in large numbers and sheared them for wool.
‘This Does Not Look Good for Children’: Fires Pose Risk to Young Lungs
The wildfires blazing in the West could hinder developing lungs, worsen asthma and even lead to the condition in those who don’t have it but are genetically disposed to it.
Wildfires Live Updates: Rain Could Offer Some Relief for Oregon and Washington
Gov. Jay Inslee expressed confidence that Washington State could contain its fires, and offered help to Oregon, but warned that the air was still at “historically polluted levels.”
Fleeing the Trolls for the Grizzly Bears
When “civilization” oppresses, wilderness is the best therapy.
The Showdown in Portland
Why have militarized federal forces been deployed to an American city?
The U.S. Is Getting Shorter, as Mapmakers Race to Keep Up
Scientists are hard at work recalibrating where and how the nation physically sits on the planet. It’s not shrinkage — it’s “height modernization.”
Forty Years Later, Lessons for the Pandemic From Mount St. Helens
The tensions we now face between science, politics and economics also arose before the country’s most destructive volcanic eruption.
The Arrival of the ‘Murder Hornet’
We didn’t stop the coronavirus. But perhaps we can stop the giant hornets.
Why the U.S. Wasn’t Ready for the Coronavirus
“Are we ready to respond to a pandemic? I fear the answer is no,” one senior U.S. health official said in 2018.
The Coronavirus Outbreak in Washington State
“It’s fear, it’s every bad emotion you could have.” One woman fights to help her mother on lockdown in a virus-affected nursing home.