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El Niño Brings Dry Winter to Washington | Seattle News
Washington braces for a potentially record-breaking El Niño this winter, with forecasters giving an 81% chance of a “very strong” event starting in October. While typically bringing warmer, drier conditions to the Pacific Northwest — which could worsen existing droughts declared across all watersheds — there’s still a shot at snow, as past powerful El Niños delivered normal or above-normal snowpacks. With a 97% chance this pattern lasts through early 2027, expect more rain than snow, heightened wildfire risks, and ongoing pressure on fisheries and ecosystems. Listen in comfort:Get a discount…
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