Map of El Nino weather patterns and how that impacts specific regions of the United States. With the PNW entering into El Nino in 2026, warmer and drier weather is expected.
March 2, 2026
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February 26, 2026 3:35 a.m.
Forecast shows drier summer for 2026
MOSES LAKE — The Spokane Ag Show at the beginning of February opened with a 2026 weather report from Dr. Art Douglas, a Professor for Environmental and Atmospheric Sciences at Creighton University. His report indicated that this year is going to be a dry season for much of the Pacific Northwest, including the Columbia Basin.