#Western US
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CultureEN
The West's Water Bank Is Running Dry
April 1 snowpack readings across the western U.S. hit record lows in 2026 — not because of a dry winter, but because it was too warm. The implications go far beyond drought.
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Minho Choi
CultureEN
The West's Snow Is Gone. The Water Crisis Is Just Starting.
In 2026, snow drought has left 65 of 70 Western U.S. river basins below 50% of normal snowpack. Lake Powell power generation, farm water rights, and wildfire risk all hang in the balance.
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Minho Choi