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Lake Mead is expected to drop nearly 33 feet by June 2028, with the situation not being the worst-case scenario. The nation's two largest reservoirs face a critical year due to a record-low snowpack and ongoing drought.

Lake Mead is projected to drop nearly 33 feet by June 2028, with the situation not even representing the worst-case scenario. The nation's two largest reservoirs face a critical year due to a record-low snowpack and ongoing drought, with no immediate relief expected.

Montana's wildfire risk is increasing due to a record-warm winter and summer heatwave, which are thinning snowpack and altering precipitation timing. Heavy rains in late June initially reduced wildfire threats, but prolonged July heat is now drying vegetation, prompting warnings from scientists about an ending reprieve.

Pueblo County farmers are adjusting to drought conditions caused by historically low snowpack reducing Arkansas River water supply. Milberger Farms, relying on the Bessemer Ditch, is leaving fields bare and spreading crops across multiple locations to conserve water, with melons and other crops affected but chilis remaining unaffected.

A father and his 18-month-old son were rescued by helicopter from a snowy Sierra trail near Freel Peak, a 10,881-foot summit above 10,000 feet, as authorities warned about dangerous weather conditions. The rescue occurred despite lingering snowpack in the high country, highlighting risks for hikers.

Before-and-after images of California's Sierra Nevada snowpack highlight a severe decline, with statewide snow levels at 20% of the historical average. The visual evidence underscores the ongoing 'snow drought' in the region.