Great Salt Lake may hit historic lows this year, despite long-awaited snowfall

By: Will Ruzanski

Outlets: Utah News Dispatch

Published: February 21, 2026

Words: 525

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 4 days ago

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Despite this week’s heavy snowfall, conservationists warn Utah’s snowpack — which hit a record low earlier this month — is likely not enough to keep the Great Salt Lake’s water levels from hitting new record lows later this year.

This article is published through the Great Salt Lake Collaborative, a solutions journalism initiative that partners news, education and media organizations to help inform people about the plight …

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