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Southern Arizona 'Drought-Free' for First Time in Five Years

Monsoon, El Niño bring plenty of moisture, but not enough to end being water smart.

El Niño Winds, Rain 'Scrub' Arizona's Atmosphere

State air quality director says rains, cold temperatures help purify air.

De-Icer on Northern Arizona Roads Harms Pine Trees

Coconino County, Flagstaff switch back to environmentally friendlier cinders.

Arizona Spotlight for the 2015 holiday season

More local StoryCorps conversations; exploring the "Xenophobia Blues"; discovering Comet Catalina, and some of the year's best stories.

UA Delegation in Paris Hopes for Global Climate Accord

Students, faculty hear world leaders trying to reach consensus.

El Niño Rains Predicted to Reduce Drought Severity

Above-average winter precipitation expected; will help, but won't end drought.

2015 May Be Hottest Year on Record in Arizona and Globally

Night-time and winter temperatures in the state run higher than normal, readings show.

Forecast: El Niño Winter Could Bring Snow on Cactus

Monsoon was normal; strong El Niño storms likely on the way in February, March, April.

UA Research: Sierra Nevada Snowpack Lowest in 500 Years

Runoff from winter snowfalls provides California with 30% of its water supply.

Yuma Area Rainfall Was One for the Records

Those records are augmented by Weather Service's corps of volunteer storm watchers.

Forests Worldwide Vulnerable to Drought, UA Researcher Says

UA scientist contributes to climate change findings

UA Hurricane Watchers Predict More Storms This Year

Researchers still expect six Atlantic hurricanes during next two months

Sunday Storms Slow Two Tucson Area Wildfires

Blazes burning in Catalinas, Santa Ritas lose speed after recent monsoon downpour.

Drought Means Well-Drilling Boom in Groundwater Quest

Arizonans tapping into hundreds of billions of gallons stashed underground as shortage nears.

Meteorologist: Incoming Storm is Start of Monsoons

Weather system will likely bring heavy winds, heavy rain by the weekend

Arizona Fire Season Looks Bad, But Not Worst in West

El Niño weather makes Pacific Northwest and California more susceptible to fire.

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