Snowpack has not improved in Nevada or the West

By: Jeniffer Solis

Outlets: Nevada Current

Published: February 12, 2026

Words: 737

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 6 days ago

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Snowpacks continue to look grim across Nevada and most of the western United States, as high temperatures and dry weather hamper snow accumulation.

That’s an issue for the West where snowpack acts as a natural reservoir, providing a steady stream of spring runoff for cities, agriculture, and natural habitats during warmer drier months.

Without adequate snowfall, reservoirs along the Colorado River – including Lake Powell in Utah and Arizona and Nevada’s Lake Mead – …

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