Low snowpack raises concerns for Wenatchee-area agriculture

By: Renee Diaz

Outlets: Wenatchee World

Published: March 6, 2026

Words: 988

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

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Snowpack across Washington is far below normal this winter, raising concerns about water supply for agriculture in North Central Washington as growers prepare for the upcoming growing season.

Mountain snow melts through spring and summer, feeding rivers and irrigation systems during the dry growing season. The Washington Department of Ecology reported there’s not enough snow in Washington this year and the final weeks of winter continue to be warm …

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