/tags/snowpack snowpack en-US Copyright Wed, 03 Apr 2024 22:13:40 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2024-04-03/california-enters-spring-with-vital-snowpack-above-average-for-a-second-year California has entered spring with an above-average mountain snowpack and major reservoirs in good shape for a second consecutive year, staving off immediate water supply concerns but not allaying drought worries in a warming world. Wed, 03 Apr 2024 22:13:40 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2024-04-03/california-enters-spring-with-vital-snowpack-above-average-for-a-second-year AP Staff /environment-energy-and-transportation/2024-03-29/oregon-snowpack-levels-in-good-shape-now-but-spring-variables-still-in-play The approach of April marks a key time of the year. It’s when mountain snow usually peaks across Oregon — offering a hint at the severity of the coming wildfire season and about conditions for farmers who rely on irrigation. Fri, 29 Mar 2024 12:58:41 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2024-03-29/oregon-snowpack-levels-in-good-shape-now-but-spring-variables-still-in-play Alejandro Figueroa /environment-energy-and-transportation/2024-03-17/as-the-northwest-turns-toward-spring-agricultural-irrigators-fire-managers-and-water-experts-watch Across the Northwest, federal, state and regional officials are in general accord: There isn’t enough snow and with the start of spring just days away, the next couple of weeks will determine just how challenging it could get this summer for agricultural irrigators, fish and wildfires. Sun, 17 Mar 2024 14:32:34 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2024-03-17/as-the-northwest-turns-toward-spring-agricultural-irrigators-fire-managers-and-water-experts-watch Anna King /environment-energy-and-transportation/2024-03-04/earlier-snow-melt-is-stressing-trees-and-leading-to-more-intense-wildfires New research is showing a relationship between years with earlier snowmelt and increased stress on mountain forests like the Southern Oregon Cascades. That could lead to more wildfires. Mon, 04 Mar 2024 23:59:14 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2024-03-04/earlier-snow-melt-is-stressing-trees-and-leading-to-more-intense-wildfires Roman Battaglia /weather/2024-03-02/despite-stormy-february-california-snowpack-levels-are-below-average February’s monthly snow survey revealed California’s snowpack is at 80% of what’s average for this time of year. Experts say warmer storms, which brought lots of rain but less snowfall, are to blame. Sat, 02 Mar 2024 13:31:36 GMT /weather/2024-03-02/despite-stormy-february-california-snowpack-levels-are-below-average Manola Secaira /environment-energy-and-transportation/2024-01-17/storms-could-relieve-oregons-flagging-snowpacks-for-now The U.S. Department of Agriculture painted a dire picture of snow packs in its Jan. 1 water outlook report. That report showed that most Oregon snowpacks were well below normal levels. Wed, 17 Jan 2024 13:39:17 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2024-01-17/storms-could-relieve-oregons-flagging-snowpacks-for-now Antonio Sierra /environment-energy-and-transportation/2024-01-12/will-avalanches-in-california-worsen-with-climate-change Scientists say predicting the effects of climate change on avalanches is elusive: Many factors such as temperature, rain and winds are altered by the changing climate. Lower-elevation areas may see fewer avalanches, but uncertainties remain about higher elevations. Fri, 12 Jan 2024 23:37:44 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2024-01-12/will-avalanches-in-california-worsen-with-climate-change Rachel Becker /environment-energy-and-transportation/2024-01-03/california-snowpack-only-a-quarter-of-average-to-start-2024 It’s a stark contrast to where the state was at last year, when a series of atmospheric rivers brought extraordinarily high levels of precipitation to California. Wed, 03 Jan 2024 13:31:16 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2024-01-03/california-snowpack-only-a-quarter-of-average-to-start-2024 Manola Secaira /wildfire/2023-08-04/californias-wet-winter-lowered-the-risk-of-big-fires-experts-say This winter, researchers predicted record-breaking snowpack and precipitation would mean a reduced risk for massive wildfires. So far, that theory has held up. Sat, 05 Aug 2023 00:25:59 GMT /wildfire/2023-08-04/californias-wet-winter-lowered-the-risk-of-big-fires-experts-say Manola Secaira /npr-news/npr-news/2023-05-05/californias-epic-snowpack-is-melting-heres-what-to-expect Warmer temperatures are melting the state's historic snowpack. Already flooded communities downstream are scrambling to prepare for the surge. Fri, 05 May 2023 12:30:13 GMT /npr-news/npr-news/2023-05-05/californias-epic-snowpack-is-melting-heres-what-to-expect Nathan Rott, Claire Harbage