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Record Snowpack Causes Big Run-Off Across Western USA

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The Western region of the USA has witnessed a remarkable snowfall season, with many areas reporting record-breaking accumulations almost 200% above the yearly average. The snowpack reached unprecedented levels from the Sierra Nevada to the Rocky Mountains, setting the stage for an eventful run-off period. This year in the Sierra Nevada mountains in California, the snow water equivalent numbers at […]
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At Least 13 Dead in Colorado’s Fierce Runoff Season | Streamflow 400% Normal in Some Areas

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4 people died in Colorado’s fierce rivers this weekend, bringing the total number of deaths to at least 13 in Colorado’s streams, river, and waterways during this year’s runoff season. Two more people are missing after accidents on rivers. Related: Paddleboarder Swept Away and Killed | Search Called Off for Missing Rafter | At Least 8 Deaths in Colorado Runoff On […]
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Snowmelt in Lake Tahoe Basin Will Be Massive and Deadly, Concerned Officials Warn

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The Lake Tahoe Basin still has about half of this year’s massive snowpack still attached to the mountain slopes. In fact, as winter continued into May (Squaw Valley saw 20″ of fresh snow in May) the snowpack actually grew. But summer is almost here, days are getting longer and temperatures are warming up. The increasing temperatures are already causing that snowpack […]
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