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What the historic snow drought means for water, wildfires and the future of the West

  • Written by Alejandro N. Flores, Professor of Geoscience, Boise State University
What the historic snow drought means for water, wildfires and the future of the WestThe snow drought was evident in Park City, Utah, on Feb. 9, 2026. This golf course is normally used for cross-country skiing in winter.Mario Tama/Getty Images

Across much of the Western United States, winter 2026 was the year the snow never came. Many ski resorts got by with snowmaking but shut down their winter operations early. Fire officials and...

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