Heat Reduces Western Snowpack, Raising Drought Fears
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- Western snowpack has been wiped out due to an unprecedented mild winter and blistering spring heat.
- The upcoming months face higher risks of water shortages.
- Wildfires are also a heightened concern for the summer season.
Why it matters: Diminished snowpack directly threatens water supply for millions and increases wildfire risk across the Western US.
