Climate Impacts Group

WA wind touches everything, even at the bottom of the ocean

Everything you want to know about wind in Washington. Emeritus Climatologist Nick Bond is referenced. 

Despite early snowfall, Methow Valley remains ‘abnormally dry’ this winter

Although the Methow Valley looks and feels plenty wintry these days, the valley is designated as “abnormally dry” by the U.S. Drought Monitor, and snowpack in nearby mountains is below normal. Temperature and precipitation observations from the Washington State Climate Office are mentioned.

Applications Now Open for Climate Equity and Resilience Summer Institute

Are you a graduate student (master’s, doctoral, post-doc) or recent graduate (five years from a terminal degree) interested in understanding how climate justice connects to your research, work, or life? The Climate Equity and Resilience Summer Institute (CERSI) invites you to a transformative three-week summer program designed to deepen your knowledge and grow your community.

NW CASC Seeks Postdoc Focused on Coastal Squeeze

WA greenhouse gas emissions show pandemic dip in latest tallies

Washington greenhouse gas emissions hit lows not seen in decades during the first year of the COVID pandemic, according to the state’s latest emissions inventory released Monday. While it may be hard to draw conclusions from the reductions seen in the early years of the pandemic, future data might shed light on whether the state’s climate policies are driving the intended greenhouse gas emission reductions. Research by the UW Climate Impacts Group is referenced.  

La Niña or ‘La Nada’? WA starts winter with solid snowpack

Snowpack so far this winter is off to a decent start — though it’s too early in the season to make any sweeping conclusions, and broad swathes of Central and Eastern Washington are considered abnormally dry or suffering from drought. State Climatologist Guillaume Mauger is quoted. 

NW CASC Hiring 3 Grad Students for Winter Quarter – Apply by Dec. 23!

The NW CASC, a program within the UW Climate Impacts Group, is hiring three graduate students for Winter quarter. Click on each job title below to learn more about the role and how to apply. Applications are due over email by Dec. 23!

What’s new in WA snow country in winter 2024

After last season’s lackluster El Niño winter in the Pacific Northwest and beyond, atmospheric models predicted a return of La Niña. This naturally occurring global climate phenomenon is a favorite among Northwestern skiers and snowboarders, as it typically delivers cooler, wetter weather to our region. State climatologist emeritus Nick Bond is quoted.  

Video: Talking about climate and weather with the Washington State Climate Office

A look inside Washington State Climate Office, featuring State Climatologist Guillaume Mauger and Deputy State Climatologist Karin Bumbaco. 

It’s a La Niña winter – or is it? Why there’s uncertainty and how it will affect WA weather

We’ve known for a while that the upcoming winter was expected to see the effects of La Niña. But as the calendar turns to December, the weather pattern still hasn’t emerged. Deputy State Climatologist Karin Bumbaco is quoted.