Washington faces a concerning 2026 wildfire season ahead. An exceptionally warm winter left record-low snowpack across the state, especially east of the Cascades, and a dry spring has further desiccated vegetation. The Northwest Coordination Center forecasts above-normal wildfire potential in eastern Washington in June, spreading statewide by August. An emerging El Niño event could bring warmer, drier conditions and northerly winds that transport smoke into western Washington more frequently than recent years. Smoke-Ready Week runs June 1-5 to help residents prepare.
Severe flooding in the Four Corners region where Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, and Utah meet has caused hundreds of power outages, evacuations, and overnight rescues. San Juan County emergency crews staged 20 rescues near Farmington and Shiprock, New Mexico, with about 1,500 people without power and 600 homes evacuated. Heavy rains—4 inches from Wednesday through Friday with more expected Saturday—fell on already-saturated ground, closing highways and bridges. Authorities warn rivers are expected to rise again as additional rain is forecast.
Heavy rain and flooding have impacted the Four Corners region where Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, and Utah meet. The National Weather Service issued a flood watch Sunday as residents dealt with evacuation fallout, contaminated floodwaters, and power outages. While no deaths were reported, San Juan County officials expect ongoing recovery efforts in the coming days.
Today: 53°F, SW 2 to 9 mph. Rain likely. Mostly cloudy. High near 53, with temperatures falling to around 51 in the afternoon. Southwest wind 2 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tonight: 39°F, SSW 7 to 10 mph. Rain. Cloudy. Low around 39, with temperatures rising to around 42 overnight. South southwest wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.