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Most of the Western U.S. saw significantly less snow than usual this winter, and record warmth wiped out what little did fall. Many states are bracing for a summer of water shortages, and Oregon residents are bracing for an early start to wildfire season this year.
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Oregon Prepares for a Challenging Summer of Water Shortages and High Fire Risk
After a warm winter that brought more rain than snow, the state’s snowpack was the lowest it has ever been.