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Winter driving: What to know about tire and chain requirements in Washington state
This is the last step before a mountain pass is closed due to winter weather conditions. If you're planning on traveling to the mountains or the North Pole, the WSDOT and Washington State Patrol ...
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Gone winter rockhounding in Washington state? You can find agates, fossils, gemstones
Popular rockhounding areas along the Columbia Basin in Washington are hot spots for agates and fossils. The gemstone Carnelian is considered an agate. Courtesy WA Department of Natural Resources ...
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Why does it seem like everyone’s getting sick? Look out for these 6 winter illnesses in WA
These illnesses are on the rise in Washington state this winter. Getty Images It’s called feeling under the weather for a reason. Winter often brings a spike in illnesses, and Washington state ...
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WA is seeing a dry winter, including fifth-driest January on record. Here’s why it matters
The Washington State Department of Ecology delivered an update on the state’s water supply amid drought, dry winter. Grant County PUD Citing the Washington State Climate Office, the update ...
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It’s a La Niña winter – or is it? Why there’s uncertainty and how it will affect WA weather
NOAA released its 2024-2025 winter outlook in Oct., showing below average temperatures in Washington state. Courtesy of NOAA NOAA breaks its forecasts into three categories for each area ...
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Plan ahead: Washington State Ferries’ winter sailing schedule starts Sunday
Beginning Sunday, December 29, the winter sailing schedule will officially start on all ten routes with the Washington State Ferries (WSF) system. Annually, WSF switches from the busy summer ...