No idea but I'm going to keep a sharp eye on the subject because I remember that report and saw the photos about the Washington State tree.
BTW, I've got four inches of snow here and more is supposed to be on the way. That's probably no big deal where you live, tm, but hey, it's news here!
I've been covering things this afternoon as we expect a little snow and zero temperature this evening. I've spent several winters in your area and it never snowed.
Thanks for emailing the photos are the children near you playing snowball or making a snowman?