![]() ![]() ![]() In northeastern Oregon, really warm temperatures could also be bad news. “That should influence these stream flows as we move into early spring and summer,” he said. Much of that is because of the severe drought in southwestern Oregon. Throughout Oregon, Oviatt said, the water year (measured Oct. “When (snowpack) comes out quickly, rapidly and early, then we run into water shortage situations much earlier in the summer than we normally encounter,” Oviatt said. He worries about snow melting too fast, if temperatures increase too quickly. “Not a real good sigal, but there’s still time for change,” Oviatt said. He says it could lead to less water for irrigators and fish.įorecasts for the next few months show above normal temperatures and equal or below normal chances of precipitation. That’s a big concern for Scott Oviatt, with the Natural Resources Conservation Service. In southwestern Oregon, the total amount of precipitation since this fall is well below normal. Southwestern parts of the state remain in severe drought, while northeastern Oregon has above normal snowpack. This spring, parts of Oregon are also in a drought, even though the state as a whole saw above normal snowpack. Summer streamflow is expected to be “near normal,” according to NRCS hydrologist Danny Tappa. North Idaho has seen normal amounts of precipitation so far this water year. “We’re going to need to continue to take action and figure out how we can best handle what’s going to be happening,” Bond said. He said it’s important to consider what will happen as the climate warms – and more snow is predicted to fall as rain, further reducing snowpack. It means there’s a potential for that much longer of a fire season,” Bond said.īond said he feels “pretty good about (Washington’s) water supplies.” “Summer is just going to start that much earlier than usual. But Bond says it could be bad news for wildfire season. In Washington, state climatologist Nick Bond is concerned about lower slopes on the eastside of the Cascades into the Columbia Basin. And In Northern Idaho, snowpack is normal to above normal.īut that doesn’t mean everywhere has that much snow. Thanks to big snows in January and February (which actually set records in some spots, like the North Cascades), snowpack is at 109% of normal in Washington. Having enough snowpack is critical for spring and summer runoff that will supply water for irrigation and salmon runs. ![]() That’s a good sign this time of year, when snowpack usually reaches its peak. Interesting facts about the Cascade Range include the fact that it is home to the North American Sasquatch, also known as Bigfoot, and the range's volcanic activity is closely monitored due to the potential for significant eruptions.For much of the Northwest, snowpack is above normal. These rivers are vital for agriculture, hydroelectric power, and transportation. The Cascade Range is also known for its significant hydrology with several rivers, including the Columbia River, Snake River, and Klamath River, originating from the range. Its melting glaciers feed the Puyallup, Cowlitz, and Nisqually rivers. ![]() Mount Rainier is the highest peak in Washington state and the most glaciated peak in the continental US. The range includes several notable peaks, including Mount Rainier, Mount Hood, and Mount Shasta. It was home to many Native American tribes before the arrival of Europeans. The range was formed due to volcanic activity and uplift millions of years ago. The Cascade Range is a mountain range in western North America, extending from southern British Columbia, Canada, to northern California, USA. ![]()
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