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California on fire: Wind, sun, dry conditions blamed for blazes around the state
San Jose Mercury News· 15 hours ago“To have three activated this year already in quick succession of one another is significant,” said...
California and National Drought Summary for June 11, 2024, 10 Day Weather Outlook, and California ...
Sierra Sun Times· 6 days agoA highly variable precipitation pattern was noted across the contiguous 48 states this past week, resulting in a significant number of changes in the Drought Monitor depiction ...
Drought tool feeling heat: Climate change challenges data used by scientists to assess arid states...
The Columbian· 4 days agoLOS ANGELES — Known for its glowing swaths of yellow, orange and red, the U.S. Drought Monitor has...
California announces plan for insurance policies in high wildfire-risk areas
NBC San Diego· 5 days agoWhether you live in the Sierra or the foothills, along the coast or in a city, California is not a...
La Niña watch is officially on: When will we feel its impact?
The Hill· 6 days agoLa Niña conditions are predicted to take hold over the Pacific Ocean as soon as July, setting the...
NASA Satellites Find Snow Didn’t Offset Southwest US Groundwater Loss - NASA
NASA· 2 days agoRecord snowfall in recent years has not been enough to offset long-term drying conditions and...
New Mexico governor declares emergency as thousands flee wildfire
NPR· 11 hours agoAbout 20 wildfires currently burning are considered large, and include blazes in California and Washington state. On Tuesday, two wildfires menaced Ruidoso, a high-altitude ...
El Niño makes an exit, but La Niña could bring dry conditions back to California
Los Angeles Times· 5 days agoAfter a year of dominance, El Niño’s wrath has come to end — but its climate-churning counterpart,...
Central Oregon gets a break from drought, but threats still loom
The Bulletin· 5 days agoAfter more than four years of consistent drought, Central Oregon is finally getting a break. June...
Wildfire smoke prompts Napa County air advisory
Napa Valley Register· 21 hours agoUpdated at 4:45 p.m. Tuesday — Smoke and ash from wildfires in Sonoma and Colusa counties led Bay Area air quality officials to extend a health advisory...