Record snow drought in Western US raises concern for a spring of water shortages and wildfires
- Posted on February 10, 2026
- By The Toronto Star
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Record snow drought in Western US raises concern for a spring of water shortages and wildfires

A record snow drought with unprecedented heat is hitting most of the American West, depleting future water supplies, making it more vulnerable to wildfires and hurting winter tourism and recreation.