Low snowpack raises drought, wildfire concerns across West

Name: Low snowpack raises drought, wildfire concerns across West
Uploaded: 2026-04-02T19:44:56Z
Duration: 10 min 12 s
Description: Experts warn below-average snowpack across the Western U.S. could increase wildfire risk, strain water supplies and impact ecosystems. Officials say the trend may signal worsening conditions tied to climate change.

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Experts warn below-average snowpack across the Western U.S. could increase wildfire risk, strain water supplies and impact ecosystems. Officials say the trend may signal worsening conditions tied to climate change.