A "snow drought" in the western states is contributing to drought problems in the Colorado River basin, where less releases of water from Lake Powell to the southern basin states have already been...
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California’s below-average snowpack means another year of drought
California's dismal snowpack is leading to concerns about the state's water resources. The state faces its third year of drought, with some restrictions already in place.
The USDA reports that Colorado's statewide snowpack is 90% of median, raising water management concerns along the Colorado River.
Calif. non-profit reveals climate change impacts on water supply
A California non-profit news site says it is time to take climate change seriously and to consider its impact in making water projections, particularly considering the state's dwindling snowpack.
Disappointing levels of snowpack may contribute to ongoing drought conditions in Utah that may rival last year's severe drought.