Southeast Alaska is experiencing a variety of climate change impacts that affect the region's ecosystems, traditions, and economy.

Salmon are crucial to the culture, food security, and economy of Southeast Alaska. Climate change could disrupt salmon life cycles and habitat.

State-level information for western states on their U.S. Drought Monitor process and description for making the weekly drought map.

El Niño has weather and climate implications for the Northwest, including warmer, drier winters.

Urban areas are heating up faster than rural areas, affecting public health and increasing energy demands in the Northwest.

Rapid warming and changing precipitation patterns in Alaska affect communities, industry, and natural resources.

Climate change can have a variety of negative mental health effects, particularly on vulnerable populations. However, there are ways to increase our resilience.

Drought affects agriculture, forests, rangelands, and people throughout the Northwest with increasing frequency and intensity due to climate change.

As ocean temperatures rise and sea ice declines, intense storms are likely to have a more significant impact on western Alaska’s coastal communities.

Atmospheric rivers are an important source of water, but they may cause more damage with climate change.

A summary of current and expected impacts due to climate change in the Northwest.

The 2021 heat dome caused record-breaking temperatures in the Northwest. Climate change increases the likelihood of heat waves like this.