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WA declares statewide drought emergency following poor snowpack

16 Apr 2024

Washington State declares a statewide drought emergency due to significantly low snowpack levels, with expectations of less than 75% of the normal water supply.

The Seattle Times

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Anchorage winter ties for second snowiest on record but hitting all-time mark unlikely

Anchorage, Alaska, United States

12 Apr 2024

A whopping 132.6 inches of snow -- more than 11 feet -- fell on the city this winter, as of the latest measurement Friday.

Alaska Public Media

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WA declares statewide drought emergency following poor snowpack

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