US EditionOregon’s Record Low Snowpack Is Not Likely to Recover, Scientists Say
Oregon's snowpack is 30% below the previous record low, raising concerns for drought and irrigation shortages this year, officials say.
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Oregon’s record low snowpack is not likely to recover, scientists say
Oregon is currently in the middle of a record-breaking snow drought for this time of year. If conditions don’t change, it could spell a challenging year ahead for cities, wildlife and farming.
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DNyuzRecord snow drought in western U.S. raises concern for a spring of water shortages and wildfires
Except for California, most Western states are experiencing the worst snow drought in decades, not because of dry conditions but really warm temperatures that change snow to rain.
Record snow drought in Western US raises concern for a spring of water shortages and wildfires - WXXV News 25
By DORANY PINEDA and SETH BORENSTEIN A record snow drought with unprecedented heat is hitting most of the American West, depleting future water supplies, making it more vulnerable to wildfires and hurting winter tourism and recreation. Scientists say snow cover and snow depth are both at the lowest levels they’ve seen in decades, while at least 67 Western weather stations have measured their warmest December through early February on record. N…
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