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flag Warm temperatures turned rain into a snow drought, threatening water and agriculture in the western U.S.

flag The western U.S. faces a snow drought in early 2026 despite record rainfall from atmospheric rivers, as warm temperatures caused precipitation to fall as rain instead of snow. flag A December 2025 storm brought up to 24 inches of rain to Washington’s Cascades, triggering floods and landslides, while melting existing snowpack and cutting water storage in the Yakima Basin by about half. flag Though some snow has since fallen, levels remain well below average. flag Climate change is increasing the frequency of such events, threatening water supplies, agriculture, and winter recreation, prompting calls for better forecasting and planning.

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