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 winter sets in. A weak La Niña increases the odds of colder, wetter conditions, but persistent high-pressure systems have kept many storms from reaching the region.
📉 Is it time to worry?
Not yet. The real test comes in January and February. Forecasts show snow returning to higher elevations this weekend, offering a chance to reset.
At Root Ag Advisory, we’re monitoring these trends closely because today’s moisture patterns will influence water availability, forage conditions, and overall planning for 2025–26.
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