Climatology of the Northeastern Washington Climate Division (#9)
In this edition of Climate Matters, we return to our Climate Division series in which we describe the local climate features in each of Washington’s 10 climate divisions, as defined by NOAA.
Read moreMay 2025 Snowpack and Drought Summary
Considerable snowmelt continued through May as warm and dry conditions continued in the mountains. The difference in snowpack coverage can be seen clearly by comparing maps of May 1 and June 1 SWE, courtesy of the National Operational Hydrologic Remote Sensing Center (NOHRSC).
Read moreEarly June Climate Outlook
ENSO-neutral conditions are very likely (74% chance) to continue through the summer according to the Climate Prediction Center (CPC). Neutral conditions typically do not play a large role in determining our average summer weather so the outlooks elaborated on below are determined mostly from seasonal forecast models.
Read moreMay 2025 Notable Weather Events
May 2025 featured near normal temperatures statewide, aside from some notable warm spells, and below normal rainfall when averaged statewide. The majority of the month’s rainfall occurred during a more active period of weather from May 11-20.
Read moreMay 2025 Climate Summary
May was another dry month for nearly all portions of the state and ranked as the 26th driest May statewide since 1895. On the heels of dry and warm conditions in April, concerns continue to grow for worsening drought conditions as we head into summer 2025.
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