Emerald City? Not This Summer! - Saturday Snapshots

With its multitudes of evergreen trees and usually rainy climate, the city of Seattle, Washington, is nicknamed The Emerald City. But this year the green has turned yellow or brown because of drought, and much of the state has battled wildfires. According to the National Weather Service, Seattle set a new record for driest May 1 to July 31, with just 0.9 inches of precipitation. 

Here are the effects of drought on my Pacific Northwest lawn, south of Seattle. Luckily, rain is forecast for this weekend. Keep your fingers crossed!

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