Light snowfall on campus | Angela Palermo
Why Moscow has seen less snow this year
Two university experts offer their take on the low snowfall

Moscow’s diminished snowfall this season, though it appears alarming, is nothing to worry about in the long run.  This late into the winter season, one would usually expect to see […]

Map displaying power outages around the Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho area
What to do during a power outage
A check list of things to do without power

Weather advisories sent to the Palouse community this morning warned of high winds and possible flooding. When the storm hit, some residents were temporarily left without power and essential utilities. While outages may be inconvenient, but there are ways to deal with them responsibly and safely.

OPINION: Let it snow, I’ll stay inside
Winter is nearly as terrible as the pandemic, but we can overcome it

Snow is massively overrated. The beautiful photos of snowcapped mountains leave me inspired and in awe, wanting to go visit those types of places for myself. Until I remembered snow is one of the most troublesome nuisances of my existence, especially in 2020.

News Update
Expect flooding in Moscow area Wednesday night
Heavy rainfall could cause Paradise Creek to flood

The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for Benewah, Kootenai, Latah, Lewis, Nez Perce, Shoshone, Asotin, Garfield and Whitman counties. The watch is in effect from Tuesday evening […]

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Idaho shook by a 6.5 magnitude earthquake
Earthquake felt in Moscow, Idaho around 5 p.m.

A 6.5 magnitude earthquake with an epicenter roughly 44 miles west of Challis, Idaho was confirmed by the United States Geological Survey on Twitter. The earthquake was felt in Moscow, […]

Modeling the Northwest’s climate
A University of Idaho professor works on a model of climate in real time

As students return for the spring semester, they were greeted with a winter weather advisory and around a foot of snow.

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Blaine Eckles on student safety
UI Dean of Students discusses holiday travel

Q: Driving home over break can be a rough trip for many students who have long, potentially icy roads between Moscow and home. What advice would you give those students […]