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Snow drought and early, accelerated snowmelt raise concerns as we head into summer.

Drought Persistence Expected in the Northern Great Plains into Summer.

Snow drought conditions remain over much of the Southwest U.S., Sierra Nevada, and Rocky Mountains.

Recent storms bring some snow drought relief, but below-normal snowpack remains. 

Western snow drought remains as storms continue to track to the Pacific Northwest and Northern Rockies.

Drought Conditions Likely to Persist through Winter Season