drought Archives - Everett Post

New York City snow drought finally broken with half-inch of snow

Wednesday, February 1 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Residents of the Big Apple won't be walking in a winter wonderland any time soon, but a light dusting of snowfall overnight means the record for the latest snow in a season now stands as Feb. 1, 2023.The latest measurable snowfall... Read More.

New York City snow drought poised to break multiple records for lack of measurable snowfall

Monday, January 30 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- New Yorkers won't be walking in a winter wonderland any time soon. Multiple records are about to be broken in the Big Apple due to the lack of measurable snow this winter season.The first of those records -- the latest first... Read More.

‘Extreme’ drought completely eliminated in California; Colorado River Basin lags behind

Thursday, January 19 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- "Extreme" drought has been completely eliminated in California for the first time in nearly three years, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.While the drastic change for California has happened over the last few weeks, the most recent batch of rain has... Read More.

‘Extreme’ drought status nearly eliminated in California in wake of atmospheric rivers

Thursday, January 12 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Extreme drought, the second-highest level of drought, has been nearly eliminated in the state of California in the wake of storms caused by atmospheric rivers slamming the state over the last several weeks.However, the extreme influx of moisture was contained to... Read More.

Extreme drought nearly eliminated in California in wake of atmospheric rivers

Thursday, January 12 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Extreme drought, the second-highest level of drought, has been nearly eliminated in the state of California in the wake of storms caused by atmospheric rivers slamming the state over the last several weeks.Extreme drought fell from 27.1% last week to 0.32%... Read More.

California, Nevada no longer under ‘exceptional drought’ conditions following severe influx of rainfall

Thursday, January 5 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The severe storms pummeling the drought-stricken West Coast has alleviated the drought status in two states, but the onslaught of moisture is unlikely to eradicate the decades-long extreme drought plaguing the region.Portions of California and Nevada that were previously in "exceptional... Read More.

Could West Coast’s atmospheric river help undo drought conditions? Too early to tell, experts say

Thursday, December 29 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The atmospheric river currently impacting the West Coast, while creating dangerous weather conditions for millions of people, could possibly have a chance of temporarily reversing drought conditions in states that desperately need water, experts say.The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration describes... Read More.

Increased drought forces California to deliver less water to cities

Friday, December 2 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- California's ongoing drought and a poor forecast is forcing the state's water management agency to cut back on its fresh water supply to nearly 27 million residents.The state's Department of Water Resources announced Thursday an initial allocation of 5% of requested... Read More.

Bodies of water all over North America are drying up due to drought, climate change: Experts

Thursday, October 20 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Bodies of water all over North America are drying up as a result of drought and a decrease in precipitation, experts told ABC News.Earlier this year, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicted that the 22-year megadrought affecting the West would... Read More.

Barges idling along Mississippi River sign of supply chain woes to come should drought worsen: Experts

Monday, October 10 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The image of barges idling along the Mississippi River could be indicative of future economic woes should the drought conditions in the Midwest continue to worsen, according to experts.The lower-than-usual water levels on one of the most important trade routes in... Read More.

How to save on pricey pumpkins as drought, inflation impacts farmers ahead of Halloween

Tuesday, September 27 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- As prices continue to climb on an array of goods due to inflation and increased production costs -- like fuel for transportation -- farm owners have warned that pumpkins could have a higher price tag this season.With Halloween fast approaching, pumpkins... Read More.

Record flooding, drought part of range of weather extremes in US this summer

Thursday, September 22 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has released its 2022 Summer Climate Report, which outlines the extreme weather events from June to August in the U.S.The report also describes where this year ranked compared to previous summers, using data from dozens... Read More.

12 3 Next Last

Stories tagged with: drought

New York City snow drought finally broken with half-inch of snow

New York City snow drought poised to break multiple records for lack of measurable snowfall

‘Extreme’ drought completely eliminated in California; Colorado River Basin lags behind

‘Extreme’ drought status nearly eliminated in California in wake of atmospheric rivers

Extreme drought nearly eliminated in California in wake of atmospheric rivers

California, Nevada no longer under ‘exceptional drought’ conditions following severe influx of rainfall

Could West Coast’s atmospheric river help undo drought conditions? Too early to tell, experts say

Increased drought forces California to deliver less water to cities

Bodies of water all over North America are drying up due to drought, climate change: Experts

Barges idling along Mississippi River sign of supply chain woes to come should drought worsen: Experts

How to save on pricey pumpkins as drought, inflation impacts farmers ahead of Halloween

Record flooding, drought part of range of weather extremes in US this summer

Latest Local News

Another 105 Acres of Farmland Protected by Skagit County’s Farmland Legacy Program

Snohomish County PUD Rate Increase Coming

Snohomish County Emergency Management Receives Nationwide Recognition

Bye Bye 747, Hello 737 MAX

Follow Us on Facebook