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Drought declarations expand as Oregon deals with the aftermath of historically warm winter

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://lincolnchronicle.org/drought-declarations-expand-as-oregon-deals-with-the-aftermath-of-historically-warm-winter/

Here's what you need to know about flooding in northeastern Ontario on Sunday
Several municipalities in northeastern Ontario continue to prepare for more potential flooding this week as the snow pack in the northern parts of watersheds melts.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/sudbury/flooding-northeastern-ontario-9.7177793?cmp=rss

N.W.T. gov't hopes for 'rebound' in spring water levels this year on Mackenzie River
Heavy winter snowpack to the south could potentially push the Mackenzie River closer to normal levels after years of low water, says Anna Coles, a senior hydrologist with the Government of the Northwest Territories.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/snowpack-flooding-nwt-snowmelt-9.7175494?cmp=rss

The 2026 western U.S. snowpack is even worse than you think.
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https://www.linkedin.com/posts/daniel-tappa-8a2a06a3_the-2026-western-us-snowpack-is-even-worse-share-7446194071208947712-I7HO
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Vancouver Island's low snowpack likely to affect salmon populations: researchers
Researchers say that low snowpack levels on Vancouver Island are likely to stress salmon populations that are already dealing with the impacts of habitat degradation, overfishing and hotter waters.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/vancouver-island-snowpack-low-9.7172637?cmp=rss

Vancouver Island's low snowpack likely to affect salmon populations: researchers
Researchers say that low snowpack levels on Vancouver Island are likely to stress salmon populations that are already dealing with the impacts of habitat degradation, overfishing and hotter waters.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/vancouver-island-snowpack-low-9.7172637?cmp=rss

Scientists Finally Know Where The Colorado River’s Missing [sic] Water Is Going
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https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/04/260413232421.htm <-- shared technical article
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https://doi.org/10.1029/2024GL109826 <-- shared paper
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Heavy snowpack in Rockies could reduce drought, wildfire risk in N.W.T. this summer, experts say
Northern parts of the Canadian Rockies, which supply much of the N.W.T. water, have seen above-average snowfall. But scientists say it is too soon to know if the snow will alleviate drought, reduce wildfire risk or increase the risk of flooding in the territory.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/heavy-snowpack-in-rockies-brings-hope-ahead-of-spring-melt-in-n-w-t-9.7165600?cmp=rss

Popular South Okanagan beach reaches historically low water level
The International Osoyoos Lake Board of Control says Osoyoos Lake measured about 30 centimetres lower than what is typical for the month of March. A low snow pack, warm winter, and reduced inflows into the lake are said to have contributed to the issue.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/osoyoos-lake-water-levels-9.7163970?cmp=rss