NOAA: Marine Heatwave Similar to ‘The Blob’ That Preceded 3-Year California Snow Drought Still Lingers in the Pacific The new marine heatwave off the Pacific Coast is reminiscent of the early stages of the 2014โ2016 โblobโ that devastated marine life and is believed to have affected the weather. This yearโs expanse of unusually warm water stretches roughly from the Gulf of Alaska south to California and west all the way to Hawaii. Related: โThe Blobโ Is Reforming in […] SnowBrains | October 10, 2019 0 Comments