Record-low snowpack triggers state emergency in Utah, threatens water supply and farms
Utah officials declared a statewide emergency after one of the worst snow seasons on record, with mountain snowpack ending near all-time lows.
Over 60% of Utah is now in extreme drought, with farmers facing reduced water allocations and Salt Lake City urging residents to cut outdoor water use by 20%.
The Great Salt Lake gained only six inches of water level from spring runoff instead of the usual two feet due to dry soil absorbing most of the snow.
Joel Ferry said the drought is shaping up to be one of the worst in recorded history, while Wilhelmsen noted small reservoirs are critically low and will significantly impact local communities.
Warmer temperatures cause snow to melt earlier and turn winter precipitation into rain, which runs off quickly and is harder to store.
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