Soggy Autumn in the Pacific Northwest

Soils across western Washington and southern British Columbia were saturated for much of the season.

Published Dec 9, 2021

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Severe Flooding in the Pacific Northwest

Torrential rain in southern British Columbia and western Washington spurred deadly floods and mudslides that have damaged infrastructure and isolated communities.

Published Nov 18, 2021

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Northwest Ranges Make Rare Appearance

Clear skies between storm systems gave satellites a cloud-free view from the Coast Mountains in British Columbia to the Rockies in western Alberta.

Published Nov 2, 2021

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Extratropical Cyclones Drench West Coast

One of the most intense extratropical cyclones ever to strike the Pacific Northwest drew an equally historic amount of moisture onshore.

Published Oct 25, 2021

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