Record snow drought in Western US raises concern for a spring of water shortages and wildfires

February 10, 2026View Original

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

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Most Western states, except for California, are experiencing the worst snow drought in decades.
Confidence: 100%
The snow drought in most Western states is due to really warm temperatures.
Confidence: 100%
Warm temperatures are changing snow to rain in affected Western states.
Confidence: 100%

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Western US(location)California(location)