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As drought drags on, some water users are cut off

Although the Methow basin has been in drought for more than a year, for most people, the official drought declaration doesn’t impose any conservation measures. But 98 water users haven’t been able to water their fields since July 22 because the Methow River has been below the minimum flows. Washington State Deputy Climatologist Karin Bumbaco is quoted.  

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Washington water supply update

The drought declared April 16 is still in effect. While there was hope for some relief in the fall, it’s looking like the anticipated La Niña conditions will be later and weaker than initially hoped according to experts who met July 24 for Ecology’s monthly Water Supply Availability Committee (WSAC) meeting. The Office of the Washington State Climatologist is referenced.  

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What to know about Washington wildfires and smoke in Seattle

Click the link below to learn where the fires are burning, and what it means for travel, hiking and Seattle’s air quality. Emeritus Washington state climatologist Nick Bond is quoted. 

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Life and death in the heat. What it feels like when Earth’s temperatures soar to record highs

As the warming Earth sizzled through a week with four of the hottest days ever measured, the world focused on cold, hard numbers that showed the average daily temperature for the entire planet. People from around the globe describe what record-setting heat actually feels like. Washington State Deputy Climatologist Karin Bumbaco is quoted. 

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Drought Status Update for the Pacific Northwest

Drought and it’s impacts define summer in the Pacific Northwest. This report summarizes current conditions, outlook, and takeaways regarding snowpack, heat, and drought throughout the summer in the Pacific Northwest. Washington State Deputy Climatologist Karin Bumbaco is a co-author.  

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Grad student field trip to La Conner

Seattle-area graduate students took a field trip to La Conner and the Swinomish Reservation [on July 17] and afterward gave the Swinomish Tribe high marks for its focus on environmental protection. CIG scientist Rishi Sugla is mentioned. 

  

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What one of Seattle’s hottest starts to July means for the rest of summer

After a rather cool June, July began with a ravenous desire to make up ground, kick-starting summer conditions across Western Washington with over a week of above-average temperatures, the hottest day since the hottest day ever in 2021 and record daytime and overnight highs. Washington State Deputy Climatologist Karin Bumbaco is quoted.  

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Special Edition Drought Status Update for Pacific Northwest Tribal Nations

Report summarizing current conditions, outlook, and takeaways regarding snowpack, heat, and drought as it applies to tribal lands in the Pacific Northwest. Washington State Deputy Climatologist is a co-author.  

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‘Most of our snow is already gone,’ Washington climatologist says; recent heat wave had little impact

The recent spate of hot weather sent many Clark County residents scrambling to find a cool escape. However, the soaring temperatures had little impact on snowpack melt coming from the mountains. Washington State Deputy Climatologist Karin Bumbaco is quoted. 

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Meet the Rare, ‘Beautiful’ Birds That Thrive in Snow and Are at Risk Because of Climate Change

The Mount Rainier white-tailed ptarmigan is specialized to dwell in high alpine environments—that is to say, it thrives in cold weather. But as the planet heats up because of human-caused climate change, these birds are in trouble. Now, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service hopes to protect them from that fate by listing them as “threatened” under the Endangered Species Act. The federal agency announced its decision this month, citing climate change as the primary reason. Nick Bond, Emeritus State Climatologist, is quoted.  

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