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Warm temperatures turned rain into a snow drought, threatening water and agriculture in the western U.S.
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.
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.
Though some snow has since fallen, levels remain well below average.
Climate change is increasing the frequency of such events, threatening water supplies, agriculture, and winter recreation, prompting calls for better forecasting and planning.
Las temperaturas cálidas convirtieron la lluvia en una sequía de nieve, amenazando el agua y la agricultura en el oeste de los EE.UU.