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The Oregon Climate Change Research Institute, established by the legislature in 2007, focuses on climate change and its effects on natural and human systems.
Snow drought creates stress for sectors, organisms, and needs including but not limited to the ski industry, fishes, and electricity supply. bendbulletin.com/2026/02/11/o...
Oregon snowpack at record low as Northwest faces deepening snow drought - The Bulletin
Oregon’s snowpack has fallen to its lowest level on record for this time of year, part of a broader snow drought gripping the Pacific Northwest and raising concerns about water […]
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February 12, 2026 at 5:25 AM
Snow drought creates stress for sectors, organisms, and needs including but not limited to the ski industry, fishes, and electricity supply. bendbulletin.com/2026/02/11/o...
Despite likely storms in the coming weeks, @larryoneill.bsky.social and climatologists across the Pacific Northwest detail potential water scarcity during this year's growing season www.opb.org/article/2026...
Oregon’s record low snowpack is not likely to recover, scientists say
Oregon is currently in the middle of a record-breaking snow drought for this time of year. If conditions don’t change, it could spell a challenging year ahead for cities, wildlife and farming.
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February 12, 2026 at 5:20 AM
Despite likely storms in the coming weeks, @larryoneill.bsky.social and climatologists across the Pacific Northwest detail potential water scarcity during this year's growing season www.opb.org/article/2026...
Snow conditions currently are lousy across most of the western United States, but may improve later in February. www.drought.gov/drought-stat...
Snow Drought Current Conditions and Impacts in the West | February 5, 2026 | Drought.gov
NIDIS and its partners release these snow drought updates for the western U.S. every 4 weeks from December through June.
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February 5, 2026 at 7:01 PM
Snow conditions currently are lousy across most of the western United States, but may improve later in February. www.drought.gov/drought-stat...
Is "regular winter weather" and a reprieve from snow drought in Oregon's future? State climatologist @larryoneill.bsky.social says there's a distinct possibility. www.opb.org/article/2026...
Oregon’s on track to break low snowpack records, but there’s still hope for snow
Oregon is experiencing its lowest snowpack for this time of year. But that could change, as mountain areas are expecting snowfall this weekend, and low-lying valleys might see snow later this month.
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February 5, 2026 at 5:36 PM
Is "regular winter weather" and a reprieve from snow drought in Oregon's future? State climatologist @larryoneill.bsky.social says there's a distinct possibility. www.opb.org/article/2026...
What makes the Fire Program Analysis Fire-Occurrence Database (Short 2022) even better? An additional 270 attributes associated with each of the >2M wildfires it documents. Learn more about the augmented data, led by Yavar Pourmohamad and @mojisadegh.bsky.social, here: mailchi.mp/blm/friday-f...
Friday Flash – Fire Ignitions and Attributes Dataset
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February 3, 2026 at 3:56 PM
What makes the Fire Program Analysis Fire-Occurrence Database (Short 2022) even better? An additional 270 attributes associated with each of the >2M wildfires it documents. Learn more about the augmented data, led by Yavar Pourmohamad and @mojisadegh.bsky.social, here: mailchi.mp/blm/friday-f...
Snow drought in the western United States is the present. Is it also the future? www.nytimes.com/2026/02/01/s...
Snow Drought in the West Reaches Record Levels
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February 1, 2026 at 6:55 PM
Snow drought in the western United States is the present. Is it also the future? www.nytimes.com/2026/02/01/s...
Thanks to the Joint Fire Science Program for highlighting this work led by our colleagues Yavar Pourmohamad and @mojisadegh.bsky.social on predicting where and when human-caused wildfire ignitions are most likely across the western United States. mailchi.mp/blm/friday-f...
Friday Flash – Modeling Human Ignitions
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January 23, 2026 at 8:18 PM
Thanks to the Joint Fire Science Program for highlighting this work led by our colleagues Yavar Pourmohamad and @mojisadegh.bsky.social on predicting where and when human-caused wildfire ignitions are most likely across the western United States. mailchi.mp/blm/friday-f...
Oregon Climate Service director and state climatologist @larryoneill.bsky.social featured in this new podcast on Oregon's snow conditions and 2025 climate. soundcloud.com/oregonoutdoo...
Will Oregon's mountains get any more snow this winter? Plus, where did 2025 rank in terms of heat, rain?
In this episode, host Zach Urness talks with Oregon state climatologist Larry O'Neill about the state's lack of mountain snow and whether it's going to rally this winter. Then, they talk about where 2
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January 18, 2026 at 11:24 PM
Oregon Climate Service director and state climatologist @larryoneill.bsky.social featured in this new podcast on Oregon's snow conditions and 2025 climate. soundcloud.com/oregonoutdoo...
A major step in marine conservation www.nytimes.com/2026/01/17/c...
World’s First Treaty to Protect the High Seas Becomes Law
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January 17, 2026 at 8:30 PM
A major step in marine conservation www.nytimes.com/2026/01/17/c...
What's "snow water equivalent," and how does it affect Oregon's water supply? The USDA Northwest Climate Hub explains. www.climatehubs.usda.gov/hubs/northwe...
Snow Water Equivalent (SWE) — Its Importance in the Northwest | USDA Climate Hubs
Estimated reading time: 6 minutes Key points:
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January 16, 2026 at 3:12 PM
What's "snow water equivalent," and how does it affect Oregon's water supply? The USDA Northwest Climate Hub explains. www.climatehubs.usda.gov/hubs/northwe...
"The E.P.A. plans to stop tallying gains from the health benefits caused by curbing two of the most widespread deadly air pollutants, fine particulate matter and ozone, when regulating industry" www.nytimes.com/2026/01/12/c...
E.P.A. to Stop Considering Lives Saved When Setting Rules on Air Pollution
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January 12, 2026 at 7:05 PM
"The E.P.A. plans to stop tallying gains from the health benefits caused by curbing two of the most widespread deadly air pollutants, fine particulate matter and ozone, when regulating industry" www.nytimes.com/2026/01/12/c...
Record Warmth, Rain Instead of Snow Intensifies Snow Drought Across the West. myemail.constantcontact.com/January-2026...
January 2026 Snow Drought Status Update
Email from NOAA/NIDIS Record Warmth, Rain Instead of Snow Intensifies Snow Drought Across the West Snow Drought Update January 8, 2026 Snow Drought Status Update Record Warmth, Rain Instead of Snow
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January 8, 2026 at 10:10 PM
Record Warmth, Rain Instead of Snow Intensifies Snow Drought Across the West. myemail.constantcontact.com/January-2026...
Oregon is in snow drought. Oregon State Climatologist @larryoneill.bsky.social discusses how much snow the state needs to avoid potential water shortages. capitalpress.com/2026/01/05/o...
Oregon sees snow shortage to start 2026, storm won’t solve problem | Capital Press
Oregon’ snowpack was poor to start the new year and while a significant storm the first week of 2026 could help, it won’t solve the shortage.
capitalpress.com
January 7, 2026 at 3:42 PM
Oregon is in snow drought. Oregon State Climatologist @larryoneill.bsky.social discusses how much snow the state needs to avoid potential water shortages. capitalpress.com/2026/01/05/o...
New open-access publication on prediction of wildfire occurrence across the western United States. Led by Yavar Pourmohamad with authors including @occri.bsky.social director Erica Fleishman and OCCRI research partners John Abatzoglou and Moji Sadegh. doi.org/10.1029/2025...
doi.org
January 5, 2026 at 4:42 PM
New open-access publication on prediction of wildfire occurrence across the western United States. Led by Yavar Pourmohamad with authors including @occri.bsky.social director Erica Fleishman and OCCRI research partners John Abatzoglou and Moji Sadegh. doi.org/10.1029/2025...
Throughout this year, OCCRI will be developing the eighth Oregon climate assessment for release in early 2027. Would you like us to address particular topics that we haven't explored in the past? Post your comments below.
January 5, 2026 at 3:17 PM
Throughout this year, OCCRI will be developing the eighth Oregon climate assessment for release in early 2027. Would you like us to address particular topics that we haven't explored in the past? Post your comments below.
Doing right by wildland firefighters. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/19/u...
U.S. Will Pay $450,000 to Wildfire Fighters With Cancer
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December 19, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Doing right by wildland firefighters. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/19/u...
State climatologist @larryoneill.bsky.social explains why atmospheric rivers may become more common in a warming climate. www.opb.org/article/2025...
As climate changes, the PNW could experience stronger and more frequent atmospheric rivers
As the climate changes, atmospheric rivers hold more moisture, and that means more rainfall, according to Oregon's climatologist.
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December 19, 2025 at 1:37 AM
State climatologist @larryoneill.bsky.social explains why atmospheric rivers may become more common in a warming climate. www.opb.org/article/2025...
Did you miss December Pacific Northwest Drought & Climate Outlook webinar? A recording is now available: conta.cc/4iWwFDD
Recording Available: December Pacific Northwest Drought & Climate Outlook Webinar
Email from NOAA/NIDIS Get the latest conditions and outlooks Pacific Northwest DEWS National Integrated Drought Information System Drought.gov Pacific Northwest Drought Early Warning System December
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December 15, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Did you miss December Pacific Northwest Drought & Climate Outlook webinar? A recording is now available: conta.cc/4iWwFDD
The West is fairly wet. Just not snowy. Learn more here: myemail.constantcontact.com/December-202...
December 2025 Snow Drought Status Update
Email from NOAA/NIDIS Winter Begins With Rain Instead of Snow; Snow Drought Takes Hold Across the West Snow Drought Update December 11, 2025 Snow Drought Status Update Winter Begins With Rain Instea
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December 11, 2025 at 6:33 PM
The West is fairly wet. Just not snowy. Learn more here: myemail.constantcontact.com/December-202...
OCCRI is playing a primary role in development of the Plan for a Resilient Oregon, led by Governor Kotek's office. Learn more about the Plan, including opportunities for participation, here: oregoncapitalchronicle.com/briefs/want-...
Want a say in Oregon’s natural disaster budget? New ‘resilience’ forum offers a chance • Oregon Capital Chronicle
Oregonians may soon have greater input in how the next statewide budget seeks to mitigate natural disasters.
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October 20, 2025 at 2:49 PM
OCCRI is playing a primary role in development of the Plan for a Resilient Oregon, led by Governor Kotek's office. Learn more about the Plan, including opportunities for participation, here: oregoncapitalchronicle.com/briefs/want-...
Register for the Pacific Northwest Water Summit on 4 November in Boise, Idaho, and online. The event focuses on increasing drought and climate resilience across economic sectors that depend on the region's water supply. www.drought.gov/events/pacif...
Pacific Northwest Water Summit | November 4, 2025 | Drought.gov
The Pacific Northwest Water Summit, led by the Idaho Department of Water Resources and Boise State University, is a new iteration of the annual Idaho Fall Water Supply Meeting held each year to recap ...
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October 10, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Register for the Pacific Northwest Water Summit on 4 November in Boise, Idaho, and online. The event focuses on increasing drought and climate resilience across economic sectors that depend on the region's water supply. www.drought.gov/events/pacif...
What impacts did you observe and what actions did you take during the 2025 water year (October 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025) due to abnormally dry or abnormally wet conditions? Please participate in the annual Pacific Northwest Water Year Impacts Survey: uwashington.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
2024 Water Year Impacts Survey
Water year 2024 has now ended and conditions were warmer than normal and drier than normal for a majority of the Northwest, on average. How was the Northwest (Washington, Oregon, or Idaho) impacted? ...
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October 1, 2025 at 7:11 PM
What impacts did you observe and what actions did you take during the 2025 water year (October 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025) due to abnormally dry or abnormally wet conditions? Please participate in the annual Pacific Northwest Water Year Impacts Survey: uwashington.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
Register for the 2025 Pacific Northwest water summit. Nov 4 in Boise or limited virtual participation. Agenda and more details at myemail.constantcontact.com/Register-for...
Register for the 2025 Pacific Northwest Water Summit
Email from NOAA/NIDIS Register today Pacific Northwest DEWS Join Us: Pacific Northwest Water Summit November 4, 2025 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. In Person at Boise State University or Limited Virtual The Idah
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September 29, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Register for the 2025 Pacific Northwest water summit. Nov 4 in Boise or limited virtual participation. Agenda and more details at myemail.constantcontact.com/Register-for...