A warm ridge of high pressure off the Pacific Ocean may park itself over the region, delivering a burst of hot weather peaking Sunday through Tuesday and perhaps longer.
National Weather Service anticipating El Niño to play a hand in possible below-normal conditions.
You cannot prevent a natural disaster from taking everything you have, but you can lessen the blow if and when it happens.
Make sure your protected agriculture components are prepared for whatever may blow this way.
Some areas saw more than 200% above-average rainfall during April.
Snow and cold temperatures threatened tart cherries already in full bloom.
Wapato recorded all-time high of 80 degrees.
Experts say snowmelt occurring earlier than expected.
Extended range outlook cites El Niño as culprit in what could be one of the least active seasons in recent memory.
Temperatures dropped as low as -30° F in some areas, which has growers preparing for another rebuilding year.
Blooming trees hurt by freezing temperatures; some growers suffered significant loses.
Cherry and grape growers use wind machines, irrigation to protect early blooms and buds from freezing temperatures.
Below-average precipitation for the region during March helps lower high water levels from what has been a rather wet Dry Season.
Plastic coverings, sprinklers used to keep crops warm with consecutive nights of low temperatures.
Warm February puts cherry crop two weeks early.
Lowering greenhouse gases will reduce risk, scientists say.
Areas of Arizona, Nevada and Oregon are also declared disaster areas.
Web-based resource and weather station provides growers with a wealth of forecasting and information for both fruit and vegetable crops.
State and federal officials will discuss potential actions for the coming year.