WA snowpack starts off strong, but El Niño warming looms
El Niño conditions are expected to begin pushing warm, tropical air into the Pacific Northwest, likely cutting into a much needed snowpack over the winter.
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El Niño conditions are expected to begin pushing warm, tropical air into the Pacific Northwest, likely cutting into a much needed snowpack over the winter.
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