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Washington faces snow drought amid accelerated melt
Abnormal snowmelt is sweeping across Washington state and much of the West, with rapid snowpack depletion raising concerns ...
Uncommon May nor’easter brings rain and snow to New England states just before Memorial Day weekend
An unusual May nor’easter was pulling away from New England on Friday after soaking the region and setting some record cold ...
A nor’easter is about to hit the Northeast in May. That’s very unusual.
This disruptive type of coastal storm is more typically seen during winter and rarely happens in May. It will bring heavy ...
Rare May nor'easter brings rain and chance of snow to New England before Memorial Day
An unusual May nor’easter is soaking New England and threatening to bring snow to higher elevations as the states prepared ...
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Washington Water Supply Update
Precipitation has been near normal, but that is largely due to a wet fall. Precipitation since January has been 78% statewide ...
‘Rapid snowmelt’ increases fire danger across the West
Record-breaking snowmelt heightens fire danger in the West, as NOAA warns of increased risks from above-average temperatures.
Mount Washington Observatory sees winter-like conditions during nor'easter
Amy Cotter, a weather observer and education specialist at the Mount Washington Observatory, discusses summit conditions amid a May nor'easter, including wind gusts, temperatures and snowfall totals ...
Three climbers killed after falling during hike in Washington State
In the Northern Cascades, officials say three climbers died after falling 200 feet when an anchor failed while they were ...