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Story summary
- NOAA forecasts significant drought impacts in the Western U.S. from April to June 2026, with 55% of the continental U.S. in drought.
- The snowpack is at record lows in Colorado, Utah, New Mexico, and Arizona, raising concerns about water shortages and wildfire risk.
- California's snowpack is 50% of normal.
- Flood risks remain low overall, but localized flooding is expected in certain areas.
