Record Low Snowpack In Washington State

With the lowest water content since 1950, the governor orders first-ever mandatory water reductions in cities and towns, and growers face tighter regulations.

Governor, legislative leaders, announce $1 billion emergency drought legislation.

With snowpack at near record lows, Governor Jay Inslee declared a drought on the Olympic Peninsula, on the east side of the central Cascade Mountains including Yakima and Wenatchee, and the Walla Walla region.

Researchers plan to address concerns with a process that will examine ways to turn seawater into drinkable water.

Lowering greenhouse gases will reduce risk, scientists say.

Areas of Arizona, Nevada and Oregon are also declared disaster areas.

The site, developed by the U.S. Geological Survey provides maps and plots of reservoir storage, and other information on water resources in California.

National Weather Service says above-normal precipitation expected; it may continue through the winter in central and southern parts of the Golden State.

Repeat of last year’s extreme cold and snow events east of the Rockies unlikely.

State Water Efficiency And Enhancement Program highlights projects implement irrigation systems that reduce water and energy use.

Improving groundwater management and managing salinity are a couple tactics growers can use to cope with the effects of the drought.

Global warming trends fuel parched prediction from scientists.

The 223rd edition of the folksy regional forecast manual predicting extremes.

From continued drought in the West, to a possible early Polar Vortex visit in the East, forecasters are predicting an active autumn.

Farm Bill Tree Assistance Program covers drought-damaged orchards.

Tool utilizes 134 years of weather data to make predictions.

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