Media reporting of drought in the Northwest

Tracking media representation of the Northwest’s drought over the past water year Erica Fleishman Over the past 20 years, the incidence, extent, and severity of drought increased in both the western United States in general and the Northwest in particular compared with twentieth century averages. For example, from 2000 through 2020, an average of 37%…

Drought Returns to the Pacific Northwest

We analyze current drought conditions using the US Water Watcher.

Spring Snowpack Numbers!

Looking for the latest snowpack numbers for the Pacific Northwest? Look no further.

Wildfires & Ecological Change–Climate Impacts CIRC 1.0 Final Report

Wildfires have increased in size and frequency in the Pacific Northwest. The trend is expected to continue.

Snowpack & Drought–Climate Impacts CIRC 1.0 Final Report

Rising temperatures in the Pacific Northwest are making it far more likely that precipitation will fall more as rain and less as snow.

Precipitation–Climate Impacts CIRC 1.0 Final Report

A look at annual and seasonal precipitation projections for the Pacific Northwest to the year 2100.