PMEL in the News
Chance of lowland winter snow highest in years
Snow clouds are on the horizon for the second half of the winter in the Western Washington with a La Nina-generated potential for lowland snow sticking for the first time in four years.
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Climate expert expects ‘some major flooding’ this winter
Federal climatologists predict that dry conditions will generally recede over the winter in Washington. Oregon, Idaho and parts of Northern California, providing an early and upbeat outlook on next year’s water supply. NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center forecast a 70 percent chance of a weak La Niña, a cooling of the ocean around the equator.
The Blob, Hangover Edition: Lingering Pool Of Warm Ocean Water Messing With Us
A vast pool of warmer-than-normal ocean water off of the West Coast continues to mess with our weather and sea life. It’s nicknamed “The Blob.” University of Washington research scientist and Washington State Climatologist Nick Bond coined the name for The Blob when he first noticed it offshore in 2014. It has swelled and waned and shifted around since.
Dungeness Crab Fishermen Gear Up For Possible Season Opening
Local Dungeness crab fishermen are gearing up for a possible season opener in two weeks, while keeping an eye on the forecast for “the blob.” That large patch of warm ocean water may be to blame for last year’s dismal crab season.