Snow mold in Douglas County is one of the hot topics on Washington State University’s wheat variety crop tours this summer. Tours begin May 29 and run through July 1, throughout Eastern Washington.

Abnormal snowmelt is sweeping across Washington state and much of the West, ... Despite near-to-above-average snow accumulation earlier in the season, ... according to the University of Washington.

WA will see more rain, snow, cold temperatures in the forecast in the 2024-2025 winter, according to NOAA, UW experts, as La Niña expected.

• Drivers stranded: Major highways were shut down by snow and ice in multiple states over the weekend, including Missouri where at least 600 motorists were stranded amid extreme conditions.