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Nov 4, 2011 | Climate Matters, Extreme Cold, Rain and Snow, Seasonal

The Timing of Seasonal Closures of Mountain Passes in WA State

Storms are beginning to roll into the Pacific Northwest more or less on cue with the usual start to the wet season. But when is it liable to cool down enough for snow in the high country and hence winter recreation?

May 4, 2011 | Climate Matters, Seasonal

What is Spring?

As summarized in this newsletter, it was a remarkably cool and wet April for Washington state in 2011. All the grumbling about the lousy weather, in particular the common lament that it seemed like winter was never going to end, begs an interesting question.