NOAA predicts a strong 2026 El Niño: A warmer, drier winter and lower snowpack in Pacific Northwest
SEATTLE—Forecasters are tracking the likely emergence of a strong El Niño later this year, with some models suggesting it could rank among the most intense events in more than a century—a “super” El Niño. El Niño and its counterpart La Niña form the El Niño-Southern Oscillation, the dominant driver of year-to-year climate variability across the […]
Learn more about wildfire risks and safety in May
EVERETT—The Snohomish County Department of Emergency Management has been working with partners for more than a year on a plan to help people and businesses better adapt to rising wildfire risks. A pair of open house-style meetings in May will offer opportunities to learn more about Snohomish County’s first-ever Community Wildfire Protection Plan as well […]
