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#Colorado ski towns see ‘strong’ decline in spring break bookings due to low-snowfall season, market study shows: Steamboat reservations for March down 10%; Western Slope towns promote off-mountain sp... The Yampa River Core Trail runs right through downtown Steamboat. Photo credit City of Steamboat Springs. Click the link to read the article on the Steamboat Pilot & Today website (Andrea Teres…

#Colorado ski towns see ‘strong’ decline in spring break bookings due to low-snowfall season, market study shows: Steamboat reservations for March down 10%; Western Slope towns promote off-mountain spring break activities -- Steamboat Pilot & Today #snowpack coyotegulch.blog/2026/03/14/c...

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Real-time snowpack intelligence for Mt. Rainier. 7 SNOTEL ground sensors + NASA MODIS satellite + live NPS webcams, all piped through an hourly GitHub Actions pipeline. Basin avg SWE: 18.3” and climbing. ❄️📡
🔗 bdgroves.github.io/rainier-snowpack
#WAwx #PNWwx #Cascades #MtRainier #Snowpack #SNOTEL

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#Drought news March 12, 2026: The low #snowpack throughout the Central Rockies, especially #Colorado, remains a major concern heading into the spring coyotegulch.blog/2026/03/12/d...

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Record-low #snowpack tests #Colorado’s recreation economy — Katy Marquardt Hill (CU Boulder Today) Photo credit: University of Colorado at Boulder Click the link to read the article on the University of Colorado website (Katy Marquardt Hill): March 11, 2026 Colorado’s snowpack is at its lowest i…

Record-low #snowpack tests #Colorado's recreation economy -- Katy Marquardt Hill (CU Boulder Today) coyotegulch.blog/2026/03/13/r...

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Snow Drought Current Conditions and Impacts in the West | March 12, 2026 | Drought.gov NIDIS and its partners release these snow drought updates for the Western U.S. every 4 weeks from December through June.

Warm February further reduces record low snowpack
www.drought.gov/drought-stat...
#watercycle #snowpack #snowdrought #wildfire #water
#hydrology

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#Whitebarkpine🌲 CUT-OFF MOUNTAIN?

The past 10 yrs—on foot or bike or skis—
I’ve noticed an increase of the DRYING OUT
of the top 10cm of soil, of vernal streams &
springs below 2400 to 1000m.

Where #SNOWPACK once lingered till
the end of JULY, it‘s now gone by
the end of MAY.

#ClimateBREAKDOWN

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EXCEPTIONAL HEATWAVE BREWING FOR NEXT WEEK IN COLORADO

A powerful ridge is about to park itself over the West next week -- stronger and closer to Colorado than anything we’ve seen in a long time.

#COWX #Colorado #Snowpack #Heatwave #COsnow

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Dry pasture with cattle and mountains in the background in Madison County, Montana, on March 8, 2026.

Dry pasture with cattle and mountains in the background in Madison County, Montana, on March 8, 2026.

Screenshot of the Condition Monitoring Observer Reports app showing the location of the report in southwest Montana. For more information, visit go.unl.edu/cmor_drought.

Screenshot of the Condition Monitoring Observer Reports app showing the location of the report in southwest Montana. For more information, visit go.unl.edu/cmor_drought.

This week’s CMOR photo is from Madison County, #Montana.

“Winter seems to have missed us this year. Current #snowpack is trending at the lowest level for the Ruby River Basin since records of SNOTEL sites began in 1981.”

Submit your photos: go.unl.edu/cmor_drought

#drought #drought2026

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#Snowpack news March 9, 2026 Westwide SNOTEL basin-filled map March 8, 2026. Colorado snowpack basin-filled map March 8, 2026.

#Snowpack news March 9, 2026 coyotegulch.blog/2026/03/09/s...

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February Storms Brought Needed Snow, but Early Warmth Limits Seasonal Recovery — NRCS #snowpack #runoff Click the link to read the release on the NRCS website: March 6, 2026 February storms increased Colorado’s snowpack from 53 to 60 percent of median. Warm early season conditions and limited s…

February Storms Brought Needed Snow, but Early Warmth Limits Seasonal Recovery -- NRCS #snowpack #runoff coyotegulch.blog/2026/03/08/f...

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California’s Sierra Nevada Snowpack Declines Rapidly Due to Early Spring Heat Wave In late February and early March 2026, California experienced a dramatic reduction in its Sierra Nevada snowpack following an intense winter heat wave. NASA satellite imagery reveals that snow levels that had accumulated after major storms in mid-February diminished substantially in less than ten days, with temperatures soaring 15 to 20 degrees above normal. According to UC Agriculture and Natural Resources climate scientist Daniel Swain, the speed of the snow loss is extraordinary. The northern Sierra currently holds only 38% of its average snowpack, while the southern Sierra is at 83%, a notable drop from earlier levels near 98%. The reduced snowpack has significant implications for California, which relies on it for roughly 30% of its water supply. Experts attribute the trend to climate change, as warmer winters increasingly cause precipitation to fall as rain rather than snow and shift snowlines higher in elevation. Continued above-average temperatures may further diminish snow reserves, impacting water availability and raising wildfire risks during the summer months. While there is still moisture in the mountains, the early snow loss foreshadows a longer dry season and increased stress on California’s ecosystems and water resources.

California’s Sierra Nevada Snowpack Declines Rapidly Due to Early Spring Heat Wave

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👥 Usuarios: It's clickbait ⚠️

#california #snowpack #heatwave

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Two in a row for a record low | National Snow and Ice Data Center Snow-covered area across the western United States was 38 percent of average for February, ranking last in the 26-year satellite record. The is the second month in a row to reach a record low. Snow wa...

nsidc.org/snow-today/m...
#NSIDC #snow #water #SWE #drought #snowpack #wildfires
#west

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#Drought news February 5, 2026: As of March 3, snow water equivalent is less than 70 percent of normal across the Central Rockies, less than 50% in the Four Corners region #snowpack coyotegulch.blog/2026/03/05/d...

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According to The National Snow and Ice Data Center the Snow-covered area in February across the western United States was 62 percent below average, at 387,000 square kilometers (149,000 square miles), ranking last in the 26-year satellite record.
#snowpack #drought #climate
#water #wildfire #change

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Record snow drought in Western US fuels wildfire and water shortage fears
Record snow drought in Western US fuels wildfire and water shortage fears YouTube video by Associated Press

Ominous lack of snowpack in the West.
youtu.be/x4h16hIo8Cw
#snowpack #water #earlywarming
#hydrology #wildfire

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Snow that melts too early doesn't just disappoint skiers — it dries out forests during the hottest months and fuels #wildfires. This year, a warm January drained the Sierra Nevada's #snowpack to only 59% of its average water content, raising alarm bells for climate scientists. #FireSeason

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We didn't chase the storm — we built the system. 🌨️🏔️

7 SNOTEL stations. Mt. Rainier. 8AM daily. Fully automated snowpack pipeline in Python + R.

This is what chasing looks like in GIS. 🌪️❄️

bdgroves.github.io/rainier-snowpack

#MtRainier #Snowpack #GIS #Python #RStats #WaWx #Cascades

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#Snowpack news March 2, 2026 Westwide SNOTEL basin-filled map March 1, 2026. Colorado snowpack basin-filled map March 1, 2026. The graphs below show missing data over the weekend.

#Snowpack news March 2, 2026 coyotegulch.blog/2026/03/02/s...

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Western U.S. Faces Water Shortages and Increased Wildfires Due to Low Snowpack The western United States is grappling with unprecedented low snowpack levels in the winter of 2026, a trend that could exacerbate both ecological and political challenges. Snow accumulation is at less than half of its normal levels across nine states, particularly in areas from Washington to Arizona and New Mexico. Climate scientist Daniel Swain warns that this snow drought is likely to result in a drier summer, which could lead to increased wildfire risks. Forests that typically rely on snowmelt for hydration are drying out faster, making them more vulnerable to fires. This issue is compounded by a tense negotiation over the allocation of water from the Colorado River Basin, which serves 40 million people. Current snowfall is insufficient to replenish the water levels in crucial reservoirs like Lake Mead and Lake Powell, leaving the region in a precarious position. The situation is worsened by climate change, which has resulted in warmer winters, causing rain instead of snow even at higher elevations. Experts are concerned that unless significant snowfall occurs soon, the region will face even more severe water shortages and wildfire risks. With water-sharing agreements in the Colorado River Basin set to expire at the end of 2026, states are racing against time to find a new framework for managing water resources in an era of diminishing snowpack and increasing droughts.

Western U.S. Faces Water Shortages and Increased Wildfires Due to Low Snowpack

🤖 IA: It's not clickbait ✅
👥 Usuarios: It's not clickbait ✅

#snowpack #wildfires #coloradoriver

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Winter plagued by ‘freakishly bad’ atmospheric pattern, meteorologists say — The #Durango Herald #snowpack #drought Click the link to read the article on The Durango Herald website (Scout Edmondson). Here’s an excerpt: February 26, 2026 Last week, Southwest Colorado saw enough snow to cancel school and sna…

Winter plagued by ‘freakishly bad’ atmospheric pattern, meteorologists say -- The #Durango Herald #snowpack #drought coyotegulch.blog/2026/03/01/w...

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#Heinz .. NOT enjoying the ice covered #snowpack
#Majestic #GoldenRetriever

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Wolf Creek Ski Area receives nearly 5 feet of snow, #snowpack jumps — The #PagosaSprings Sun Westwide SNOTEL basin-filled map February 28, 2026. Click the link to read the article on the Pagosa Springs Sun website (Clayton Chaney): February 26, 2026 A “real” winter storm rolled through Pag…

Wolf Creek Ski Area receives nearly 5 feet of snow, #snowpack jumps -- The #PagosaSprings Sun coyotegulch.blog/2026/03/01/w...

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#Drought news February 26, 2026: Below-average snow-water equivalency remains a concern in much of the West #snowpack coyotegulch.blog/2026/02/26/d...

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Snow drought is worsening wildfire risk and water storage concerns in #Colorado, according to experts: Gripped by #drought, northwest Colorado’s #snowpack has seen record lows that are likely to lead ... Click the link to read the article on the Sky-Hi News website (Ryan Spencer). Here’s an excerpt: February 23, 2026 Colorado’s record-low snowpack is already raising concerns about increased w…

Snow drought is worsening wildfire risk and water storage concerns in #Colorado, according to experts: Gripped by #drought, northwest Colorado’s #snowpack has seen record lows that are likely to lead to reduced streamflows in the spring -- Sky-Hi News coyotegulch.blog/2026/02/24/s...

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Snowpack acts as the West’s most important natural reservoir.

It stores water through winter and releases it in summer. This year, much of the western US faces a significant deficit.

From the air, you can see where the snow should be — and where it isn’t.

📸 Len Necefer
#LightHawk #Snowpack

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An extremely warm atmospheric river in California, but flood risk modest; plus snowpack update YouTube video by Weather West

Via @WeatherWrst
An extremely warm atmospheric river in #California, but #flood risk modest; plus, #snowpack update
www.youtube.com/live/u2W2sc_... via @YouTube

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#Snowpack news February 23, 2026 Visit the post for more.

#Snowpack news February 23, 2026 coyotegulch.blog/2026/02/23/s...

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UN declares Earth has entered a period of 'water bankruptcy' that is likely impossible to reverse Rivers are shrinking and aquifers are falling, raising fears of “water bankruptcy” as billions experience increasing water shortages.

"The report estimates that 3 out of 4 people live in countries facing water shortages, contamination, or drought"

www.earth.com/news/un-decl... #aquifers #coloradoriver #drought #freshwater #groundwater #rainfall #rockymountains #shortage #snowpack #water #waterbankruptcy #waterstress

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Weather Swings Change Outlook for Sierra Snowpack – KneeDeep Times February's drought and deluge confirms that uncertainty may be a given for California snowpack, western water supply, and wildfire risk.

California started the new year with a promising #snowpack, but a warm, dry January brought the #SierraNevada snowpack down to just 59% of average water content. Fire managers are watching closely to see what this week brings. @weatherwest.bsky.social

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Seasonal #snowpack update -- Becky Bolinger (ClimateBecky.com) #ColoradoRiver #COriver #aridification coyotegulch.blog/2026/02/17/s...

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