Utah and Washington are facing water challenges as snowpack levels are low, leading to concerns about floods and droughts. Communities are preparing for potential flooding in Salt Lake County, while Washington state is bracing for a dry summer with a drought emergency declared for most of the state. Climate change is impacting the region, causing more rain than snow and affecting water resources.
Officials are bracing for summer as snowpack, which the state relies on for drinking water, hydropower and more, sits at perhaps the lowest level in a decade. https://t.co/ySFkMXNs0X
With low snowpack and a dry, warm summer forecast, Washington’s Department of Ecology declared a drought emergency for nearly the entire state on Tuesday: https://t.co/WPEhKslhPX
Just getting to the average range for peak snowpack this year was not a given after a significantly dry fall and early winter. That “snow drought” finally ended in February and March. “Average is awesome," a state official said. https://t.co/PMrXhqEJRU
Water experts meet to discuss current conditions and what to expect this spring. | By @Amyjoi16 https://t.co/D9AcIveRdG
With low snowpack and a dry, warm summer forecast, Washington’s Department of Ecology declared a drought emergency for nearly the entire state on Tuesday. https://t.co/WPEhKslhPX
Climate change is causing more rain and less snow. Statewide snowpack is currently at 68% and streams in many basins are already below 75% of normal. https://t.co/F2EROUgUFW
Officials are bracing for a dry summer ahead as snowpack, which Washington relies on for drinking water, hydropower and more, sits at perhaps the lowest level in a decade. https://t.co/62G5FuxHH7
NOT THIS TIME 💦: With spring runoff already underway in certain regions, communities across Salt Lake County are ramping up flood preparations after 2023's flooding issues. https://t.co/dp7i05gPuh @ArielleHarrison
Wrapping up another great snow year in Utah, here's the latest flood outlook during the spring melt https://t.co/ceysv68aRP