I laughed out loud. Literally.
This from the liberal Moscow-Pullman Daily News:
Snowpacks are diminishing in Washington and Idaho quicker than anticipated, and it’s safe to say the climate is changing – even right here on the Palouse.
According to a study by researchers at Oregon State University, the two states – and the rest of the West – are seeing precipitation in the form of more rain and less snow, largely due to rising temperatures.
Those same researchers examined 1,766 long-term snow monitoring locations throughout the western United States and found snowpacks had diminished at more than 90 percent of those sites. One-third of those sites saw a significant decline.
At the same time, we get this from the Washington State Depart of Transportation (WSDOT):
The Washington State Department of transportation has expended the deadline to remove studded tires until April 15th. The decision was based on long-range forecasts that show the potential for some “significant” weather, including snow that could affect cross-state travel.
Studs will need to be removed by 11:59 pm on April 15th Starting April 16th, it will be a $136 traffic ticket, for driving with studded tires still on.
I guess that the government should have read the Daily News editorial first!