Maddie Kristell
National Weather Service meteorologist in Seattle who specializes in regional weather patterns and fire-weather forecasting, and provides incident meteorology support during wildfires.
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Feb 11, 2026 • 14min
The snow flaked on us this year. That’s got meteorologists worried
Maddie Kristell, a National Weather Service meteorologist in Seattle who tracks regional weather and wildfire risks, joins to unpack an unusually warm winter. They talk low snowpack and impacts on skiing. They cover implications for summer water supply and heightened fire-weather concerns. Short-term forecasts and what residents and resorts should watch are also discussed.
