Join us for the PNW Water Summit
WHEN: November 4, 2025 7:30 am-4 pm PT (8:30 am to 5 pm MT)
WHERE: In person at Boise State University or Limited Virtual
Please register by October 30 to ensure an accurate catering count.
The Annual PNW Water Year Impacts Survey Is Now Live!
Happy 2026 Water Year! Now that water year 2025 is complete, we want to hear from you! How was the Pacific Northwest (Washington, Oregon, and Idaho) impacted?
We encourage you to fill out the PNW Water Year 2025 Impacts Survey.
Webinar Registration open for Planning for Heat in the Puget Sound Region
The Puget Sound Climate Preparedness Collaborative is hosting a Planning for Heat in the Puget Sound Region webinar on August 12 from 2-3:30 pm PST.
Karin Bumbaco, WASCO’s Deputy State Climatologist, will be presenting on the new June 2021 heat wave synthesis paper, along with presenters from the Washington State Department of Health, Pierce County Aging and Disability Resources, and King County.
Announcing the PNW Climate Ambassadors: Building Capacity for Public Climate Conversations
How do scientists develop confidence and experience having conversations with the general public around climate science, global and local impact, and solutions when their areas of expertise are in a disciplinary science such as oceanography or urban planning?
Read moreUW Libraries hosting alternative access to federal climate data
In light of growing concerns for the continued availability of federal climate data and tools, we would like to point you toward an ongoing effort at UW Libraries to gather alternative links to federal climate resources and websites.
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Pacific Northwest 2024 Water Year Impacts Assessment Released
Extreme Heat, Snowpack Variability, and Drought Response Highlighted in Annual Report
The fifth Pacific Northwest Water Year Impacts Assessment, released today, presents a detailed examination of seasonal climate conditions across Washington, Oregon, and Idaho for the 2024 water year (October 1, 2023–September 30, 2024).
Washington State Climate Office Launches New Website, Advancing Strategic Goals
The Washington State Climate Office (WASCO) has officially launched a new website and introduced an updated visual identity, marking a significant step forward in the Office’s ongoing evolution. This milestone comes nearly a year after the release of WASCO’s strategic plan and demonstrates a continued commitment to expanding climate services, strengthening science communication and community engagement, and supporting informed decision-making in the pursuit of state-wide and regional climate resilience using historical climate data and seasonal forecasts.
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