Temperature Extremes

Drought Worsens Across Northern New England
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Drought Worsens Across Northern New England

In late September 2025, a continued lack of rainfall led to stunted vegetation, lowered water levels, and prompted early fall foliage.

Published Sep 26, 2025

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Summer Heat Lingers in the West
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Summer Heat Lingers in the West

A prolonged high-pressure weather system brought unusually warm September temperatures to British Columbia and the Pacific Northwest.

Published Sep 4, 2025

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Drought Parches the Yakima River Basin
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Drought Parches the Yakima River Basin

Farmers are facing the burden of dwindling reservoir water in this productive agricultural region of Washington state.

Published Aug 21, 2025

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Fleeting Glimpse of Rare Snow
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Fleeting Glimpse of Rare Snow

A short-lived storm dropped some of the largest accumulations in decades on Australia’s Northern Tablelands.

Published Aug 6, 2025

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Western Mountain Snow Melts Fast and Early
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Western Mountain Snow Melts Fast and Early

A warm and dry spring in the Pacific Northwest quickly depleted the seasonal snowpack, raising concern over summer water supplies and wildland fire risk.

Published Jun 27, 2025

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