Washington’s mountains received plenty of precipitation this winter. The problem is that it fell as rain. On April 8, 2026, the Department of Ecology declared a statewide drought emergency after ...

These systems often bring a mix of wet snow, gusty winds and temperature swings that increase the risk of hypothermia.

WESTERN WASHINGTON — After snow levels plunged following a storm packing rain and wind, parts of western Washington are getting hit with lowland snow as it continues to pile up in the mountains.

A new federal report found that Washington has entered spring with a growing water crisis ahead. The report describes a “March Meltdown” across much of the Western United States, suffering from a ...

President Donald Trump delivers the commencement address to the United States Coast Guard Academy. by KOMO News Staff SEATTLE — Washington state officials have declared a statewide drought emergency ...

SNOQUALMIE PASS, Wash. – Cross-state travel will be very limited on Friday due to snow-related closures on several main routes, according to the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT).