Rising temperatures
Climate change has already caused an increase in global and local temperatures. Average annual temperatures in Thurston County are expected to continue to rise, including hotter summers and more frequent extreme heat events.
When thinking about rising temperatures in Olympia, what local impacts are you worried about?
Not sure how to get started? Start by completing one of these sentences: “Higher temperatures could cause…” or “More frequent extreme heat events could cause…”
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Heavy precipitation
Heavy precipitation can directly cause flooding, such as urban flash flooding and river flooding. The maximum total amount of precipitation (or magnitude) that falls during heavy and extreme precipitation events in Olympia appears likely to increase in the future.
When thinking about heavy precipitation in Olympia, what local impacts are you worried about?
Not sure how to get started? Start by completing one of these sentences: “More frequent extreme precipitation events could cause…” or “More int...
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Wildfires
With summers projected to become hotter and drier, wildfire risk is increasing in Washington. Areas that are not directly affected by wildfire can still be exposed to wildfire smoke.
When thinking about wildfires in Olympia and surrounding areas, what local impacts are you worried about?
Not sure how to get started? Start by completing one of these sentences: “More frequent wildfires could cause…” or “More frequent exposure to smoke could cause…”
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Reduced snowpacks
Higher temperatures are linked to early melting of snowpack, an important factor for water availability during spring and summer months in the Northwest. Around 80% of watersheds in Washington state are projected to experience reduced water flow in summer. These reductions pose a threat to the state’s freshwater ecological systems, and also have implications for water availability, irrigation, and hydropower generation.
When thinking about reduced snowpack in Olympia, what local impacts are you w...
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Sea level rise
Olympia could experience more than 1 foot of sea level rise by 2050. Sea level rise increases flood risk, land loss due to coastal erosion, and also magnifies storm-related flooding.
When thinking about sea level rise in Olympia, what local impacts are you worried about?
Not sure how to get started? Start by completing one of these sentences: “Sea level rise could cause…” or “More frequent flooding could cause…”
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