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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.
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.
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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...
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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...
A wonderful story of hope, good people, and sense of place. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/22/c...
‘They’re Small but They’re Mighty.’ Meet the Wisconsin Sisters Healing the Land.
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September 23, 2025 at 2:35 PM
A wonderful story of hope, good people, and sense of place. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/22/c...
State climatologist @larryoneill.bsky.social explains why almost 80% of the Northwest is in drought. www.opb.org/article/2025...
More than half of Northwest in severe, extreme drought, Oregon in historic dry period
Between April and July, Oregon experienced its fourth driest period since record keeping began in 1895, according to the state’s climatologist.
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September 11, 2025 at 3:49 PM
State climatologist @larryoneill.bsky.social explains why almost 80% of the Northwest is in drought. www.opb.org/article/2025...
Preventing wildfires in Oregon is a tall order, but preventing loss of life and structures may be far more feasible. www.axios.com/local/portla...
Hardening homes proves critical in Oregon wildfires
Making your home fire resistant is almost always cheaper than having to rebuild.
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August 28, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Preventing wildfires in Oregon is a tall order, but preventing loss of life and structures may be far more feasible. www.axios.com/local/portla...
Oregon state climatologist @laoneil.bsky.social explains why pyrocumulus clouds associated with wildfires, such as those on the Emigrant Fire, are becoming more common lookouteugene-springfield.com/story/latest...
Explosive Emigrant fire reburns forest, forms heat-fueled cloud
The Emigrant Fire, now the largest in Lane County this year, has scorched about 3,500 acres. Watch a time lapse of the pyrocumulus cloud it formed over the Willamette National Forest.
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August 27, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Oregon state climatologist @laoneil.bsky.social explains why pyrocumulus clouds associated with wildfires, such as those on the Emigrant Fire, are becoming more common lookouteugene-springfield.com/story/latest...
Water availability worldwide is decreasing as climate changes. To enhance water governance, management, and negotiation, Oregon State University offers a graduate certificate in Water Conflict Management and Transformation. Learn more at transboundarywaters.ceoas.oregonstate.edu/educational-...
Educational Opportunities in Water Conflict Management and Transformation | Program in Water Conflict Management and Transformation
Graduate Certificate in Water Conflict Management and Transformation
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August 26, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Water availability worldwide is decreasing as climate changes. To enhance water governance, management, and negotiation, Oregon State University offers a graduate certificate in Water Conflict Management and Transformation. Learn more at transboundarywaters.ceoas.oregonstate.edu/educational-...
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The Emigrant Fire in the central Oregon Cascades has burned over 6000 acres at this point in an area that has received record or near-record low precipitation since April 1st this year (based on 45 years of data), as shown by nearby SNOTEL stations.
August 26, 2025 at 6:19 PM
The Emigrant Fire in the central Oregon Cascades has burned over 6000 acres at this point in an area that has received record or near-record low precipitation since April 1st this year (based on 45 years of data), as shown by nearby SNOTEL stations.