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La Niña conditions appeared in October, and these conditions are forecasted to stick around through the winter months. La Niña is a weather phenomenon that favors a more active jet stream across the northern half of the country, which can create more winter storms.

The pattern generally means cool and wet weather for the Northwest and northern Rockies, but drier conditions in the Southwest.

Researchers are working on the largest study of hail in the U.S. in 40 years.

Hot, dry weather and abundant fuels created the perfect storm for lightning-caused fires on the Western Slope and in southeastern Utah. Drought forecasters are predicting little relief later this summer.

As the Trump administration considers a major overhaul of the nation's leading disaster relief agency, a new poll finds the majority of Americans think the government should help affected communities in Wyoming and across the U.S.

In recent weeks, destructive and deadly flash floods have hit several parts of the country, including the Mountain West. A New York Times analysis found the National Weather Service has vacant senior leadership positions at many offices overseeing areas vulnerable to flash floods.

Typical weather balloon flights are being restored in other offices.

Colorado and Wyoming will fly one balloon a day, a potential public safety risk, meteorologists say.

Winter is coming. But how much snow will it bring? Federal forecasters recently released their outlook for the season, and projections for the Mountain West are all over the map.

The federal government is spending another $15.3 million to improve climate projections of extreme weather. That’s to help communities in the Mountain West and beyond prepare for future disasters brought on by climate change.