By: Skye Root
December 9, 2025
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General
After a warm, dry start to fall, Washington’s snowpack is sitting at just 42% of normal. The Cascades and upper Yakima Basin continue to show notable moisture deficits—now entering their third year. NRCS experts note that while early snow would be helpful, late-fall rain is just as important for rebuilding soil moisture and streamflows before… Moisture Levels Low for Third Year in a Row
